Strobes & Cameras

[JamesD]

I've got a Canon Elan 7N, which does not have any port for connecting to or otherwise operating strobes or flashes other than the accessory shoe on top of the body. Is there a way to operate strobes with this camera (and without using the pop-up flash)?

 

[Big Mike]

You could use a hot-shoe to PC adaptor.
http://www.adorama.com/FAHSPCA.html

 

[JDS]

I have that, but what I mostly use is a radio trigger. I found one on ebay for $20..actually it was this very one..and it works like a champ. Plus I'm all about fewer wires to trip over!

 

[fotogenik]

thanks for the link and the recomendation.

 

[fotogenik]

I purchased and recieved the triggers in the link above and they work absolutely SPLENDIDLY with my alienbees and Nikon D50. I am happy as a clam to get rid of the cable between camera and strobes for when I do reunions. No more drunks toppling my tripod and attached strobe.

Thanks again for the link. It saved me from having to save up and purchase Pocket Wizards. These can't control light power from the camera but I am ok with that.

Cheers,