I really need help on what to get with...

12/27/2007 10:21:42 AM · #1

my Strobe/Flash Kit

I need some sort of adapter to sync with my camera. Would I get this: Hot Shoe Adapter

And if so, how do I use it. Im new to all this stuff and equipment, so Im not sure what the heck I am doing.

If this is not what I need, what do I need. The cord from the strobe/flash, does not fit into the camera. Please help. Im begging you, please please please.

Thank you all in advance for any advice.

Jamie

12/27/2007 10:26:00 AM · #2

The PC Sync Cord that came with your lights does not fit in your camera. Correct?

Can you show us what the plug on the back of your lights looks like?

I ask because you may be able to use this:

//www.alienbees.com/rft1.html

Message edited by author 2007-12-27 10:29:36.

12/27/2007 10:48:19 AM · #3

First let me ask this:

What is a hotshoe exactly? Is this something that is already on your camera? Sorry, I just have no idea what I am doing when it comes to this side of setup.

You are correct the PC sync cord does not fit my camera. I can't get a picture of it now, but if you look at the link to the picture of the lights, I think it shows it on there. BTW, I have a Canon Rebel XTI.

Thanks,

12/27/2007 11:13:16 AM · #4

The hot shoe is the piece on top of the camera just behind the flash.

The metal slots for a flash or a wireless trigger to go:

//a.img-dpreview.com/reviews/CanonEOS400D/Images/inhand02.jpg

I will go take a photo of my alien bees plug and see if it matches what you need

12/27/2007 11:15:10 AM · #5

Jamie. This is the EXACT same thing as I have. Here's what you have to do. The hotshoe will plug into the flash and then the other end into your hotshoe. Because there is only 1 hole for you to hook it up the flash the other one will flash automatically when the other one does.

If you want to hook up both you will need a 3 way splitter that allows you to hook up more than one flash. I'm guessing you might be able to buy them at radio shack. It would be in the radio section. You could also get it at a computer store.

Take the cable that came with the flashes to make sure that you get the right size splitter.

12/27/2007 11:19:25 AM · #6

what size plug is on the light. Because if you can go wireless I would HIGHLY recommend it

Message edited by author 2007-12-27 11:30:41.

12/27/2007 11:29:48 AM · #7

Originally posted by Dirt_Diver:

Okay, so what you are saying is, I need to buy the hotshoe, correct? Which I linked in my original post below. I also need to get a 3 way splitter, but bring the pc sync cord with me? Correct?

12/27/2007 11:34:24 AM · #8

Originally posted by bennettjamie:

Originally posted by Dirt_Diver:
Jamie. This is the EXACT same thing as I have. Here's what you have to do. The hotshoe will plug into the flash and then the other end into your hotshoe. Because there is only 1 hole for you to hook it up the flash the other one will flash automatically when the other one does.

If you want to hook up both you will need a 3 way splitter that allows you to hook up more than one flash. I'm guessing you might be able to buy them at radio shack. It would be in the radio section. You could also get it at a computer store.

Take the cable that came with the flashes to make sure that you get the right size splitter.

Okay, so what you are saying is, I need to buy the hotshoe, correct? Which I linked in my original post below. I also need to get a 3 way splitter, but bring the pc sync cord with me? Correct?

Correct, if you want to cord all flashes.

I personally am going wireless so I don't have to wire all this. But you are correct

12/27/2007 11:38:42 AM · #9

Thank you so much for your help! Really appreciate it!

Originally posted by Dirt_Diver:

Originally posted by bennettjamie:

Originally posted by Dirt_Diver:
Jamie. This is the EXACT same thing as I have. Here's what you have to do. The hotshoe will plug into the flash and then the other end into your hotshoe. Because there is only 1 hole for you to hook it up the flash the other one will flash automatically when the other one does.

If you want to hook up both you will need a 3 way splitter that allows you to hook up more than one flash. I'm guessing you might be able to buy them at radio shack. It would be in the radio section. You could also get it at a computer store.

Take the cable that came with the flashes to make sure that you get the right size splitter.

Okay, so what you are saying is, I need to buy the hotshoe, correct? Which I linked in my original post below. I also need to get a 3 way splitter, but bring the pc sync cord with me? Correct?

Correct, if you want to cord all flashes.

I personally am going wireless so I don't have to wire all this. But you are correct

12/27/2007 11:43:53 AM · #10

You're welcome also you might want to look into something like this.

This is what others have and what I will be getting soon.

ebay link

12/27/2007 01:41:29 PM · #11

So, If I bought this, this would be all I would need, or would I need other stuff? I just went to the ritz camera store to ask him what he thought I needed and he said what I needed would be about $70.00. Not sure now....I will trust you. So this is all I would need?

Originally posted by Dirt_Diver:

You're welcome also you might want to look into something like this.

This is what others have and what I will be getting soon.

ebay link

12/27/2007 02:51:26 PM · #12

I am going to give you more advice if you choose to listen I don't care but this is what I have come to realize. Wolf/Ritz camera is a rip off. You can expect higher prices from them.

12/27/2007 03:13:13 PM · #13

Yea I noticed that when I went in there. I won't use them again. I didn't buy anything from them needless to say. Thanks for the advice.

Originally posted by rex:

I am going to give you more advice if you choose to listen I don't care but this is what I have come to realize. Wolf/Ritz camera is a rip off. You can expect higher prices from them.