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davemdsn · 01-14-2008, 10:09 AM

If the new camera has a PC socket then the manual needs to have a very large caution message to remind people that attaching an older flash to it might fry the circuit boards in the camera. When I first got my K10 I was disappointed that it didn't have a PC socket. However, I soon found that the many sub-$100 radio triggers were far better options anyway. PC sync cords are practically disposable and I got tired of buying them over the years. My first radio unit has paid for itself in the last year.

ftpaddict · 01-14-2008, 10:56 AM

If it's going to go up against the D300, it HAS to have one.

OniFactor · 01-14-2008, 11:01 AM

Originally posted by ftpaddict

If it's going to go up against the D300, it HAS to have one.

maybe part of the NDA is that it has built in radio triggers.. that'd be nice.[/pipe dream]

MRRiley · 01-14-2008, 11:19 AM

Originally posted by JMS

They took it out because, supposedly, they couldn't get the weathersealing just right on it.

Now THAT is the most sensible and probably accurate reason I've heard for removing the PC socket. I can get by with an adapter on the hotshoe if an in-body socket compromises the seals... A (Programmable to work with different receivers) radio trigger would be even better...

btw, there seems to be some misconceptions about what the PC socket is for. It is for attaching a corded flash unit, not for attaching a PC... there is already one on the K10D for that.

Marcus · 01-14-2008, 11:53 AM

Originally posted by OniFactor

maybe part of the NDA is that it has built in radio triggers.. that'd be nice.[/pipe dream]

That would be NDA worthy, really. A nice step up.

MJB DIGITAL · 01-14-2008, 10:05 PM

Originally posted by benjikan

Why do you assume that there won't be an X-Synchro? Just curious....

k10 doesnt have one so im scared

Originally posted by Marcus

I don't understand the big deal about a sync outlet. Could someone fill me in?

A Pocket Wizard or any sort of wireless trigger would work fine. Who wants more cords?

Cajun, that idea about a battery powered hard drive does sound interesting though.

I guess it would be a USB connection then.

I want one 540 on camera and two off camera 540s on lightweight stands to do some running around at weddings. i need a sycnh port for the radio. a small cord is necessary unless they come with built in.....
if k20 has it i stay.
8)

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01-14-2008, 10:09 AM	#16
davemdsn Inactive Account Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Boise, Idaho Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 1,413	If the new camera has a PC socket then the manual needs to have a very large caution message to remind people that attaching an older flash to it might fry the circuit boards in the camera. When I first got my K10 I was disappointed that it didn't have a PC socket. However, I soon found that the many sub-$100 radio triggers were far better options anyway. PC sync cords are practically disposable and I got tired of buying them over the years. My first radio unit has paid for itself in the last year.

01-14-2008, 10:56 AM	#17
ftpaddict Veteran Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Yurp Photos: Gallery Posts: 4,666	If it's going to go up against the D300, it HAS to have one.

01-14-2008, 11:01 AM	#18
OniFactor Veteran Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Binghamton, NY, USA Posts: 643	Originally posted by ftpaddict If it's going to go up against the D300, it HAS to have one. maybe part of the NDA is that it has built in radio triggers.. that'd be nice.[/pipe dream]

01-14-2008, 11:19 AM	#19
MRRiley Veteran Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Sterling, VA, USA Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 6,275	Originally posted by JMS They took it out because, supposedly, they couldn't get the weathersealing just right on it. Now THAT is the most sensible and probably accurate reason I've heard for removing the PC socket. I can get by with an adapter on the hotshoe if an in-body socket compromises the seals... A (Programmable to work with different receivers) radio trigger would be even better... btw, there seems to be some misconceptions about what the PC socket is for. It is for attaching a corded flash unit, not for attaching a PC... there is already one on the K10D for that.

01-14-2008, 11:53 AM	#20
Marcus Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: NJ Posts: 187	Originally posted by OniFactor maybe part of the NDA is that it has built in radio triggers.. that'd be nice.[/pipe dream] That would be NDA worthy, really. A nice step up.

01-14-2008, 10:05 PM	#21
MJB DIGITAL Veteran Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: st. louis Posts: 1,170 Original Poster	Originally posted by benjikan Why do you assume that there won't be an X-Synchro? Just curious.... k10 doesnt have one so im scared Originally posted by Marcus I don't understand the big deal about a sync outlet. Could someone fill me in? A Pocket Wizard or any sort of wireless trigger would work fine. Who wants more cords? Cajun, that idea about a battery powered hard drive does sound interesting though. I guess it would be a USB connection then. I want one 540 on camera and two off camera 540s on lightweight stands to do some running around at weddings. i need a sycnh port for the radio. a small cord is necessary unless they come with built in..... if k20 has it i stay. 8)

Is it tool late to say..ADD A PC SYNCH!!!??

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