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Mattk
17-Dec-2012, 15:32
I have seen a lens board or two with a clean/flush mounted PC sync terminal and would like to do the same. I have a Packard that I currently use in front of the lens with a hacked up old pc cord. I would like to move the packard to the back of a 6x6 board and have a clean little pc connection on the face of the lens board. Does anyone know of a supplier who will provide just the terminal (thinking similar to a push to reset circuit breaker flush install)?

C. D. Keth
17-Dec-2012, 16:58
I searched high and low and can't find one at any of the places I usually find electronic stuff. Maybe call one of the strobe companies, or a camera repairman in your area.

domaz
18-Dec-2012, 09:27
How about ripping the PC terminal off something like this (http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/621573-REG/Interfit_STR115_STR115_Hot_Shoe_Adapter.html) (Hot shoe adapter with PC terminal).

Mattk
18-Dec-2012, 10:37
domaz,

Ive thought about it but I need the scavenged terminal mount from behind. I could hack something up, but many of the terminals are ultrasonically welded in to a plastic housing--that would be a mess.

Daniel Stone
18-Dec-2012, 11:05
Mattk,

try giving these guys a holler. They might know how/where to source what you're looking for. They might even have it:

http://www.flashzebra.com/

cheers,

Dan

Mattk
18-Dec-2012, 11:47
Just found some new old stock nikon body pc terminals--fits the bill perfectly! Thanks for the input guys.

erie patsellis
18-Dec-2012, 19:06
Matt, after you've bought your stash, care to share your source?

ic-racer
19-Dec-2012, 10:21
You could try this: http://www.procamerarepair.com/NIKON-D200-D300-DIGITAL-SLR-CAMERA-FLASH-PC-SYNC-TERMINAL-SOCKET-OEM-AUTHENTIC-REPAIR-PART_p_4108.html

Mattk
19-Dec-2012, 17:53
ic-racer
Thats exactly what I plan on doing. I think its the same part--different source. Not sure if that on comes with a lead soldered to the back or if its a contact connection--I found a few with the a pigtail off the back already.

Ari
19-Dec-2012, 21:31
B&H also sells them:
http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/822451-REG/Copal_COSYNS_3_Replacement_Sync_Post_Socket.html

Shootar401
21-Dec-2012, 15:31
I did the same thing to my old Ansco/AGFA, but I used a 1/8" mono jack so I can use them with my pocket wizards.

Sprocket
28-Dec-2012, 11:41
This could be what you are looking for

http://www.speedgraphic.co.uk/cords__offcamera_control/kaiser_female_pc_socket/21602_p.html