Thanks Mat. If a generic adapter works, then does this mean that the hot shoe PC adapter only uses the trigger connection and not any of the other connections like ready, mode etc? Those would be different across different camera manufacturers and body, correct?
Gaurav On 11/11/05, Mat Maessen <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > You should be able to use a generic hot shoe PC adapter. I think I got > mine at B&H for about $10. Hunt around in their flash accessories > section, and you should be able to find it. I'm actually a little > surprised that a PZ-1 doesn't have a PC socket already on the > camera... > > For most indoors shooting, your 35-105 should suffice, though I'll > give the disclaimer that I've never taken a Yankee Seminar. You might > want to get their recommendations on what lenses to bring. I do love > my 35-105/3.5 though, and I've used it quite extensively with flash > (Metz 45CT-4), for wedding/event photography. > > -Mat > > On 11/11/05, Gaurav Aggarwal <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > Hi, > > > > I just found out about the Yankee Seminar in New England (Danvers, > > Massachusetts) > > on 11/19 and am thinking of going there. I am a beginner and haven't > > attended any > > such seminars. I haven't even shot indoors other than an occasional family > > snap. > > > > The site: http://www.yankeephotosociety.homestead.com/ > > says: > > "Photographers are encouraged to bring their own PC hot shoe adapter > > for their make of camera for all strobe light setups." > > > > So what is the correct PC adapter for a PZ-1 camera? How much does it > > cost approx? I > > plan to use my PZ-1 with a Pentax A 35-105mm f/3.5 lens. > > > > Also, I am planning to add a tele-zoom to the above lens. I am looking > > out for a good > > deal on the Pentax-A 70-210 f/4. Any other suggestions while I go thru > > ebay, keh > > and bhphoto? > >
