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Re: [OM] 16 channel radio hookup

Subject: Re: [OM] 16 channel radio hookup
From: Chuck Norcutt <chucknorcutt@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
Date: Sat, 27 Jun 2009 12:02:31 -0400
Ughh!  Even I'm appalled by my use of "you're" instead of "your". 
Sorry, Chris, and other defenders of the language.  :-)

Chuck Norcutt

Chuck Norcutt wrote:
> Be aware that the Paramount Cords adapter requires a lot of force in 
> order to fully insert the flash shoe.  It's designed that way with a 
> taper upward from back to front.  If you don't get the flash in far 
> enough it won't make contact and won't work.  When I got the first one I 
> thought (briefly) that it must be defective until I realized that the 
> back of the flash foot was still protruding a bit too much.
> 
> Also be aware that some sellers of radio slaves on ebay have begun to 
> cut corners by offering units without all the normal complement of 
> adapter plugs and/or PC to miniphone cables.  Be sure all the parts are 
> there before you buy.  And don't be too surprised if you're ebay slaves 
> don't work nearly as well as advertised.  QC is non-existent.
> 
> Chuck Norcutt
> 
> Don Holbrook wrote:
>> Thanks, Chuck. Ordered 2 of the ebay adapters this morning. Will
>> start watching for the Paramount cords. Going price for the 540 is
>> $69 but they go quickly (Cameta & KEH commonly have them). Glad I
>> listened to Dr. Flash :-)
>>
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