P3D Re: Easy question about flash & Realist

[fj834@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx (Dr. George A. Themelis)]

>the flash doesn't seem to have a pc connection (even though I also picked
>up a pc cable).  So, my question is...  how can I get my flash to work
>with my Realist using a low-cost option (and/or the hotshoe adapter)??

What you need is a "Hot Shoe Adapter", available from Porter's (#13-0336,
$12.95) or possibly camera stores, camera shows, etc.  This little gadget
provides PC cord connection to flashes lacking PC cord terminal, like
yours.

Here is how you use it:  Slide the flash to the shoe of this adapter
and connect the PC cord to Reel 3-D's adapter which goes in the Realist.
If you want to keep the flash on the camera then you will have two adapters
underneath it.

Sounds complicated?  Then just do what I have done: File off the bump
from the Realist and you can mount your flash directly with zero adapters.
Some people hesitate to operate on their $125 Realist but I see it as
a matter of convenience.  The camera is there to take pictures and any
modification that makes it easier to take pictures is a good one.  You
can even call this "a feature" and charge more when you resell the Realist.

-- George Themelis


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