P3D Re: Toshiba PC cord

[Jay Schumacher <x-high@xxxxxxxxx>]

Karen Obusek wrote:
> 
> Hi Jay. It is possible that your PC cord is stressed and making
> intermittent continuity connections simply by moving the cord into
> different positions. Try holding the flash in your hand and moving it
> around, then depress the shutter. This is a very common problem with
> audio patch cords as they tend to weaken by simply resting in the same
> position for long periods of time. With audio cords however you can hear
> the cracklng sound, a flash either fires or does not fire. Also, could
> it be possible that the jack needs to ground to the metal camera body as
> opposed to being mounted in plastic?
> I'm certainly not a camera expert but I have had similar experiences
> with various electronic equipment, enough to drive me crazy! Good luck.
> Mark Dottle

Hi Mark,

That's a very reasonable thought. All I can say is that with all of
the considerable handling that has taken place while I've been trying
to diagnose what's going on here, the Toshiba has *never* fired when
connected to the Realist and *never not* fired when connected to
either other camera, no matter how it is positioned. This is also true
when using a PC extension cord which gives no movement to the Toshiba
PC cord at all when changing cameras. You see now why I'm pulling my
hair out? It seems to defy all logic. Maybe I'm just a victim of
incredible odds.

Jay


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