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    Cleanly adding an PC-sync terminal to a lens board

    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)?

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    Re: Cleanly adding an PC-sync terminal to a lens board

    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.

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    Re: Cleanly adding an PC-sync terminal to a lens board

    How about ripping the PC terminal off something like this (Hot shoe adapter with PC terminal).

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    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.

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    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

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    Re: Cleanly adding an PC-sync terminal to a lens board

    Just found some new old stock nikon body pc terminals--fits the bill perfectly! Thanks for the input guys.

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    Matt, after you've bought your stash, care to share your source?

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    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.

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