Does anyone know how best to side-step the lack of a pc
connector on an ist DS? I am stumped - I tried an old pc
connector to hot shoe adapter and that did not work. I ask
because I would like to use the ist DS with a Novatron kit.
My store carries Wein Digital Hot Shoe Slave units, which have a PC sync on
them. I've used these on a few occassions, and found they work great with
just about any dSLR. Aside from the PC sync you're looking for, you can
also attatch it to your flash (if it doesn't have slave capabilities) and
get proper slave firing with your DS's double-firing pop-up flash.
http://www.omegasatter.com/v2/products/displaycategory.cfm?CatID=495
Essentially, the Wein unit ignores the first flash (which the camera uses
for metering) and fires on the second. It's worked very well for me.
Anyway, if you pick up any Wein unit, make sure you test it before you leave
the store. Every now and then we get units that are faulty straight from
the factory.
John Celio
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