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Equipment & Techniques => Mirrorless Cameras => Topic started by: Paul2660 on November 17, 2013, 12:07:06 pm

Title: Flash extension cable for Fuji X series Cameras
Post by: Paul2660 on November 17, 2013, 12:07:06 pm

Does anyone know if there is flash extension cable for the Fuji X system, one like Canon and Nikon have which allow the user to hand hold the flash for more directional shooting?  I don't want to use the pocket wizard type setup, just need to get the flash off the camera.

Thanks
Paul Caldwell

Title: Re: Flash extension cable for Fuji X series Cameras
Post by: mvsoske on November 17, 2013, 04:55:19 pm

Paul, try this:

http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/742150-REG/Interfit_STR137_Multi_Fit_TTL_Cord_for.html

No, I haven't tried it on my X-Pro 1 but was also looking into getting one.

Mark

Title: Re: Flash extension cable for Fuji X series Cameras
Post by: Paul2660 on November 17, 2013, 05:09:43 pm

Thanks, I will order it.

Paul

Title: Re: Flash extension cable for Fuji X series Cameras
Post by: Alan Smallbone on November 18, 2013, 12:31:12 am

I use the one for my canons and they work great.

Alan

Title: Re: Flash extension cable for Fuji X series Cameras
Post by: Paul2660 on November 18, 2013, 09:52:29 am

I have a call into B&H, as it seems that they only offer the one cable and it works with Nikon, Canon or Fuji, but this doesn't seem possible? 

Are there 3 different specific cables?

Thanks
Paul

Title: Re: Flash extension cable for Fuji X series Cameras
Post by: Michael N. Meyer on November 18, 2013, 10:12:20 am

The cable just carries the signal. So long as it has the correct contact points it'll work fine.

My Nikon SC-17 has contact points that match the Fuji hot shoe (plus an extra contact point). I don't have a Fuji flash to check this with, but it should be perfectly capable of getting a Fuji flash off camera and maintaining TTL operation.

-m

Title: Re: Flash extension cable for Fuji X series Cameras
Post by: pshambroom on November 20, 2013, 01:48:02 pm

I respectfully beg to differ, you want a Canon compatible cable for Fuji, not a Nikon. I've used third party cables from Amazon, they work fine.