On 27 Aug 02 at 11:08, Vesa Perala wrote:
> > > Whether T3-60, N3-60 or RS-60, they all use 3 ordinary wires
> > > (common/shield (bare copper), white & read IIRC)....the real trick
> > > consists in finding a good 3-pole connector....the 3.5mm stereo jack
> > > plug used on the lower range of camera's is not a real good one
> > > (bayonet 'N3' is used on the higher end (successor of the old
> > > threaded 'T3' nightmare))....can easily be misaligned,
> > > shorts/switches while inserting, and can't stand much soldering heat
> > > either. Only thing worse is a 2.5mm stereo jack plug....8-))
> .....
> >Yes, the RS/3.5mm plug can be (cheaply) extended without
> >slicing/soldering of course, only the T3 & N3 can't do without....
>
> I have used a D9 connector. It is not small but not too large
> either and as it has plastic covers the weight is low enough.
> D9 connectors can also be screwed together which makes it more
> reliable. The only problem might be the lack of good water
> resistancy.
USB or FireWire plug/sockets might also work (or are there no
cable-mounted sockets?....only male on cable, female on device/in
housing?....hmmm)....or RJ45 (even the 4-pole ISDN variety), those
do have female sockets.
--
Bye,
Willem-Jan Markerink
The desire to understand
is sometimes far less intelligent than
the inability to understand
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