geotrupede Posted February 19, 2021 Share #1 Posted February 19, 2021 Advertisement (gone after registration) what happened to the pc sync of the SL2? and is there any option to have an accessory for it? usual hot shoe adapter? seems like moving from SL>SL2 series gained some and inexplicably lost others... G> Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Photoworks Posted February 19, 2021 Share #2 Posted February 19, 2021 Nikon AS-15 Sync Terminal Adapter Welcome, dear visitor! As registered member you'd see an image here… Simply register for free here – We are always happy to welcome new members! 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites Simply register for free here – We are always happy to welcome new members! ' data-webShareUrl='https://www.l-camera-forum.com/topic/318158-sl2-pc-sync/?do=findComment&comment=4144610'>More sharing options...
Jonathan Levin Posted February 19, 2021 Share #3 Posted February 19, 2021 Why would you want or need that? Cheap radio transmitters have been around for a long time. I long abandoned direct cable connect to strobe after a photo assistant plugged sync cord into 110v outlet, destroying camera and electrocuting me! Long story... 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
geotrupede Posted February 19, 2021 Author Share #4 Posted February 19, 2021 radio transmitter, I have three elinchroms from about a decade ago, a couple of cheap chinese ones. I mean all cool and working, but it is another lot of batteries to think about. And they also go to sleep in the middle of the action... For a quick flash setup a cable is the simplest for me. I had the SL series 1 for few month and for some various reasons decided to upgrade. That had the cable option... The SL2S is to me a cheaper version of the same thing. Better tech for sure, that goes with age, but no gps, no pc sync, lesser body style and unibody manufacturing, lesser viewfinder (smaller), etc. I am a bit disappointed, would not go back for the high iso, and the video functions but why not UPGRADING an excellent body rather reinventing a lesser one to reduce costs and make more money out of us leica addicts??!?!? WTF... consumerism G> Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
bsmith Posted February 27, 2021 Share #5 Posted February 27, 2021 Why would you want or need that? Cheap radio transmitters have been around for a long time. I long abandoned direct cable connect to strobe after a photo assistant plugged sync cord into 110v outlet, destroying camera and electrocuting me! Long story... Because some of us aren't "auto everything" photographers and need to sync strobes when the hot shoe is already used or want a higher strobe sync with a cable. Many wireless transmitters only sync at 250th. The SL2 syncs at 400th 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Photoworks Posted February 28, 2021 Share #6 Posted February 28, 2021 In some areas of Manhattan wired is the way to go. Most wireless system have frequent dropouts. I work in TV stations often and they have even trouble using any wireless mic system because there is so much saturation and interference . I have cable connection as a back up all the time What is the point of shooting studio strobes at 1/250 or 1/400 when it is determent by the Flash duration. Freezing anything in studio is done by picking the correct flash. When overpowering the sun it is best to use ND filter in my opinion . 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
geotrupede Posted February 28, 2021 Author Share #7 Posted February 28, 2021 Advertisement (gone after registration) 5 hours ago, Photoworks said: In some areas of Manhattan wired is the way to go. Most wireless system have frequent dropouts. I work in TV stations often and they have even trouble using any wireless mic system because there is so much saturation and interference . I have cable connection as a back up all the time What is the point of shooting studio strobes at 1/250 or 1/400 when it is determent by the Flash duration. Freezing anything in studio is done by picking the correct flash. When overpowering the sun it is best to use ND filter in my opinion . Yeah, precisely.. anyway we have the adapter options which is ok unless you need something else on the shoe. Still, since the Panasonic has one seems a silly omission for no valid reason. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
bsmith Posted February 28, 2021 Share #8 Posted February 28, 2021 7 hours ago, Photoworks said: In some areas of Manhattan wired is the way to go. Most wireless system have frequent dropouts. I work in TV stations often and they have even trouble using any wireless mic system because there is so much saturation and interference . I have cable connection as a back up all the time What is the point of shooting studio strobes at 1/250 or 1/400 when it is determent by the Flash duration. Freezing anything in studio is done by picking the correct flash. When overpowering the sun it is best to use ND filter in my opinion . "What is the point of shooting studio strobes at 1/250 or 1/400 when it is determent by the Flash duration. Freezing anything in studio is done by picking the correct flash." stopping action Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
FMB Posted March 2, 2021 Share #9 Posted March 2, 2021 On 2/19/2021 at 3:09 PM, Photoworks said: Nikon AS-15 Sync Terminal Adapter Welcome, dear visitor! As registered member you'd see an image here… Simply register for free here – We are always happy to welcome new members! If you wanted the option to put on it a TTL flash at the same time buy a Pixel TF-322. Francisco. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
J12 Posted April 13, 2021 Share #10 Posted April 13, 2021 On 2/20/2021 at 5:21 AM, geotrupede said: radio transmitter, I have three elinchroms from about a decade ago, a couple of cheap chinese ones. I mean all cool and working, but it is another lot of batteries to think about. And they also go to sleep in the middle of the action... For a quick flash setup a cable is the simplest for me. I had the SL series 1 for few month and for some various reasons decided to upgrade. That had the cable option... The SL2S is to me a cheaper version of the same thing. Better tech for sure, that goes with age, but no gps, no pc sync, lesser body style and unibody manufacturing, lesser viewfinder (smaller), etc. I am a bit disappointed, would not go back for the high iso, and the video functions but why not UPGRADING an excellent body rather reinventing a lesser one to reduce costs and make more money out of us leica addicts??!?!? WTF... consumerism G> Totally agree with you about the SL2 / SL2-S body being compromised. The PC Sync connection is fundamental and should not be omitted on any professional camera body. Put the SL2-S sensor, high ISO performance and video functionality in the original SL body with all features intact and I would consider purchasing it. Keeping the original SL to use along side. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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