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D7000 SB600 and Flash Bracket Do I need a sync cord?
Jan 13, 2014 09:53:56 #
I have just obtained (for free) a Bower Flash Bracket, which I am excited to start playing around with and learning the ins and outs of my SB600 off camera.
In searching here and the web, it appears I need a cord from camera to flash. My question is - do I really need a sync cord when I can wireless control my flash with my camera?
All that I have searched just states I need the sync cord, but does not provide me why I need the cord. Why can I not just use the commander mode of my in camera flash to fire my SB600?
I have tested it and the SB600 fires, so what am I missing? Or maybe what am I losing for not using a sync cord?
Thanks for any and all help. GP
In searching here and the web, it appears I need a cord from camera to flash. My question is - do I really need a sync cord when I can wireless control my flash with my camera?
All that I have searched just states I need the sync cord, but does not provide me why I need the cord. Why can I not just use the commander mode of my in camera flash to fire my SB600?
I have tested it and the SB600 fires, so what am I missing? Or maybe what am I losing for not using a sync cord?
Thanks for any and all help. GP
Jan 13, 2014 10:00:17 #
GPoyner wrote:
I have just obtained (for free) a Bower Flash Brac... (show quote)
The only time I have felt the need for a cord is when the flash is several meters into my garden, it's pouring of rain and I would like to retrieve it without getting wet.
You are not missing anything. Not many cameras have the Commander Mode, less is more.
Jan 13, 2014 10:04:04 #
Commander mode works fine. You don't need a cord unless the line of sight to your flash is obstructed - just make sure that the Speedlight's wireless remote sensor faces the camera.
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Jan 13, 2014 10:15:04 #
Yes a cord would be handy in that situation...thank you
Searcher wrote:
The only time I have felt the need for a cord is when the flash is several meters into my garden, it's pouring of rain and I would like to retrieve it without getting wet.
You are not missing anything. Not many cameras have the Commander Mode, less is more.
You are not missing anything. Not many cameras have the Commander Mode, less is more.
Jan 13, 2014 10:16:00 #
Thank you, that is what I thought...but could only find that I needed a sync cord.
ecobin wrote:
Commander mode works fine. You don't need a cord unless the line of sight to your flash is obstructed - just make sure that the Speedlight's wireless remote sensor faces the camera.
Jan 14, 2014 08:46:39 #
Jan 14, 2014 09:25:26 #
Yes and it worked...I just wanted to make sure that I wasn't missing something or losing some capability with the flash. Thank you
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Jan 14, 2014 10:57:45 #
GPoyner wrote:
I have just obtained (for free) a Bower Flash Brac... (show quote)
You can. The only time you may have problems with this is if you are outside on a bright day using it for fill flash. 95% of the time it will work.
Jan 14, 2014 13:42:08 #
Jan 14, 2014 16:15:32 #
amehta
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GPoyner wrote:
I have just obtained (for free) a Bower Flash Brac... (show quote)
I tried it without the cord, and occasionally the flash would not fire. It just wasn't worth taking a chance, so I got the cord. A little more of a hassle having to wind it around the bracket, but worth the peace of mind. If I wasn't paying close attention, I wouldn't even realize the shots where it didn't fire, so I wouldn't shoot those again.
Jan 14, 2014 19:44:20 #
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Jan 15, 2014 12:13:10 #
amehta wrote:
I tried it without the cord, and occasionally the flash would not fire. It just wasn't worth taking a chance, so I got the cord. A little more of a hassle having to wind it around the bracket, but worth the peace of mind. If I wasn't paying close attention, I wouldn't even realize the shots where it didn't fire, so I wouldn't shoot those again.
I use a short cord too. It's more reliable.
Jan 15, 2014 13:50:58 #
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