Flash sync cable for Rolleicord

[simon ess]

I could do with some advice please folks.

Are sync cables all the same or do I need a specific type for the 'cord?

Thanks

 

[kendo1]

As long as it is old

I think all cameras pre ttl used the same sync cable, they started changing after that (though the standard ones were still made)

Edit: They are still made:

http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/buy/Sync-Cords/ci/1214/N/4062040353

 

[simon ess]

Excellent!

Thank you very much Ken.

 

[Steve Smith]

A standard sync cable should work... However, Rollei had a locking version too. My Rolleicord has a little release lever next to it. Strangely, my Rolleiflex doesn't.


Steve.

 

[kendo1]

A standard sync cable should work... However, Rollei had a locking version too. My Rolleicord has a little release lever next to it. Strangely, my Rolleiflex doesn't.


Steve.

I direct my Right Honourable Friend to the first pic on page 170 of the New Toy thread
The x sync is in the middle of the self timer.

 

[Steve Smith]

I direct my Right Honourable Friend to the first pic on page 170 of the New Toy thread
The x sync is in the middle of the self timer.

Yes. It has the sync socket but the switch for electronic/bulb flash/timer is around it rather than the locking release lever (I think).


Steve.

 

[simon ess]

According to the manual I found the lever around the sync socket is a locking lever.

The mighty google seems to think a normal sync cable will work ok.

I wasn't sure what a "normal" cable was, so I appreciate the clarification.

 

[kendo1]

Yes. It has the sync socket but the switch for electronic/bulb flash/timer is around it rather than the locking release lever (I think).


Steve.

There were a few different versions, some without the X and V switch at the top and different x sync/ self timer arrangements.
I thought this one looked like a self timer.

Where is the self timer?

 

[simon ess]

The XV switch is also the self timer apparently.

 

[Steve Smith]

The XV switch is also the self timer apparently.

Yes. You can only use one type of flash with the timer.

The timer controls are best left alone. Don't even try it to see if it works!


Steve.

 

[kendo1]

Good grief!

 

[simon ess]

The timer controls are best left alone. Don't even try it to see if it works!

Yes. I came to that conclusion.