Malcolm Stewart wrote (edited for space):
> I've used the Canon off-camera shoe and it works fine
> (without any cables) with
> my 550EXs on Photax metal shoes mounted on metal stands. The
> Canon off-camera
> shoe has a plastic base (providing insulation), and there is
> also a tripod screw
> socket. (I had the off-camera shoes already so it was a
> "zero" cost solution
> for me <g>. Actually found a use for them!)
> Being able to turn the 550Ex's heads round by 180deg so as to
> point into the
> brollies is great as this points the sensors at the subject
> illuminated by my
> ST-E2.
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So Malcolm,
Were the 550EX flashes at anytime placed onto the metal shoes without the
insulation of a plastic shoe. This would make the contact pins on the flash
touch the metal on the lightstand. If you have done this and have no
problems, then there is no short circuit issue.
Thanks.
Peter K
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