Nikon SC-29 TTL Off-Camera Shoe Cord with AF Assist - Coiled 3-9'
The Nikon SC-29 is an off-camera flash cord that provides full TTL control for Nikon Speedlites when used with Nikon SLR cameras which have the TTL hot flash shoe. 3' long when coiled, it expands to 9', and permits easy use of flash when the camera is mounted upon a bracket.
In addition, the SC-29's AF Illuminator will also provide AF assistance to the camera in low-light conditions. This cord fully supports all advanced flash functions when used with the SB-910, SB-900, SB-800, SB-700, SB-600, and SB-400 with an applicable camera.
Some other improved features are: Posi-Lock (an improved locking switch) at both ends, and the cord on the camera shoe that now connects parallel to the camera.
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Ratings Distribution
99%
of respondents would recommend this to a friend.
Pros
- Reliable (119)
- Lightweight (116)
- Easy to use (115)
- Strong construction (97)
- Packs small / compresses (74)
Cons
- Heavy / bulky (15)
- Pricey (5)
- Expensive (4)
Best Uses
- Weddings (70)
- Family photos (64)
- Fill flash (31)
- Travel (28)
- Lighting (26)
- Reviewer Profile:
- Semi-pro photographer (52), Photo enthusiast (37), Pro photographer (21), Professional (20), Enthusiast (15)
- Was this a gift?:
- No (54)
Most Liked Positive Review
A GREAT IDEA!
In low light (wedding receptions)and on a bracket this thing is a must have. I would miss the focus on many shots without it. I love it and it works great. HOWEVER,...Read complete review
In low light (wedding receptions)and on a bracket this thing is a must have. I would miss the focus on many shots without it. I love it and it works great. HOWEVER, the flash mounting bracket end is not strong enough to support the SB-800 and a defusion device such as from Gary Fong. Mine has broken twice in the last year. You can also bump the on/off switch to off and not realize it right away. I keep a piece of gaffers tape over it and no more trouble.
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Most Liked Negative Review
Good idea, but... the cable is too curly
Cable is too curly and doesn't allow much space between camera and flash, and because its so tightly curled, its not safe on a light stand, it will spring the flash right off the...Read complete review
Cable is too curly and doesn't allow much space between camera and flash, and because its so tightly curled, its not safe on a light stand, it will spring the flash right off the stand.. would prefer a long straight cable instead. It does work though.
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Pros
- Easy to Use
- Strong Construction
Cons
- Difficult to Use
Best Uses
Comments about Nikon SC-29 TTL Off-Camera Shoe Cord with AF Assist - Coiled 3-9':
I wish this cord was not accordion. It has to be stretched and that pulls on the tripod. I have overcome this by using my large carbon tripod and using counter weights. I appreciate the idea of having it telescope to the length needed and retracts to a smaller size for packing but that little convenience is far outweighed by the inconvenience of it being so tightly coiled it pulls on the flash and tripod. PLEASE make one that is not coiled.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Easy to Use
- Lightweight
- Reliable
Cons
Best Uses
- Family Photos
- Weddings/Events
Comments about Nikon SC-29 TTL Off-Camera Shoe Cord with AF Assist - Coiled 3-9':
I use it with flash brackets. The coiled design isn't great for tripod or other mounted purposes do to the tight tension of the coil. I suppose you could stretch it out, but then you'd have too much slack for a bracket. Works as advertised. Never a problem.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Easy To Pack
- Easy to Use
- Lightweight
- Reliable
- Strong Construction
Cons
Best Uses
- Weddings/Events
Comments about Nikon SC-29 TTL Off-Camera Shoe Cord with AF Assist - Coiled 3-9':
I use this mostly for low light situations with my Sb-900
pricey but its worth it. id much rather have a focused shot. the AF asist light is bright and i get alot of complaints about it. i could careless theyre not the ones buying the photographs!
worth the extra money.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Easy To Pack
- Easy to Use
- Lightweight
- Reliable
- Strong Construction
Cons
- None
Best Uses
- Family Photos
- Off-Camera Flash
- Weddings/Events
Comments about Nikon SC-29 TTL Off-Camera Shoe Cord with AF Assist - Coiled 3-9':
Works great with my Nikon SB-800. I have not had any problems with the cord and I think it is a good length for outdoor portraits.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Easy To Pack
- Easy to Use
Cons
Best Uses
- Weddings/Events
Comments about Nikon SC-29 TTL Off-Camera Shoe Cord with AF Assist - Coiled 3-9':
I've owned 3 of these SC-29's, only because the flash shoe mount becomes loose and rocks back and forth causing the flash not too fire. If I did not have this problem I would have needed only 1. Also the cable is too long for handheld shooting. Three feet is long enough.
My third SC-29 is enroute to Nikon as I type. Otherwise this is a great product.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Easy To Pack
- Easy to Use
- Lightweight
- Reliable
- Strong Construction
Cons
Best Uses
- Weddings/Events
Comments about Nikon SC-29 TTL Off-Camera Shoe Cord with AF Assist - Coiled 3-9':
I used this with an off-camera flash bracket, for a Quinceanera. The pictures turned out beautiful. Very happy with the performance of the cord.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Easy To Pack
- Strong Construction
Cons
Best Uses
Comments about Nikon SC-29 TTL Off-Camera Shoe Cord with AF Assist - Coiled 3-9':
If you plan on using this with a bracket this cable is too long and at least the T-press Stroboframe bracket covers the AF sensor.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Easy To Pack
- Easy to Use
- Lightweight
- Reliable
Cons
Best Uses
- Travel
- Weddings/Events
- Wildlife Photos
Comments about Nikon SC-29 TTL Off-Camera Shoe Cord with AF Assist - Coiled 3-9':
Excellent for street photography or candid shots
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Easy To Pack
- Easy to Use
- Lightweight
- Reliable
Cons
Best Uses
- Family Photos
- Sports/Action
- Travel
- Wildlife Photos
Comments about Nikon SC-29 TTL Off-Camera Shoe Cord with AF Assist - Coiled 3-9':
Easy... Clip to camera... Clip to flash and shoot. Super easy no worries
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Easy To Pack
- Easy to Use
- Lightweight
- Reliable
- Strong Construction
Cons
Best Uses
- Family Photos
- Weddings/Events
Comments about Nikon SC-29 TTL Off-Camera Shoe Cord with AF Assist - Coiled 3-9':
Can also be used for extending distance between the flash and camera.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Easy To Pack
- Lightweight
- Reliable
Cons
- Difficult to Use
Best Uses
- Family Photos
- Weddings/Events
- Wildlife Photos
Comments about Nikon SC-29 TTL Off-Camera Shoe Cord with AF Assist - Coiled 3-9':
This is actually a replacement for one I already had and found cut.
I use this quite a bit. I have a ring flash for macro shots but have had better luck with just hand holding my SB 800 in a position where I want it. I also use a bracket to keep the flash above and to the side of the camera.
When I found that my first cable had somehow been cut I wasted no time to order another one. This is a very important piece of equipment for me.
The only downside I´ve had with it is that it doesn´t work well with most off camera brackets. The hot shoe which connects to the flash is too big.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Easy To Pack
- Easy to Use
- Lightweight
- Reliable
- Strong Construction
Cons
Best Uses
- Sports/Action
- Weddings/Events
Comments about Nikon SC-29 TTL Off-Camera Shoe Cord with AF Assist - Coiled 3-9':
I use it on my D300s with SB-900, and its great shooting wettings!
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Easy To Pack
- Easy to Use
- Lightweight
- Reliable
- Strong Construction
Cons
Best Uses
- Family Photos
- Landscape/Scenery
- Sports/Action
- Travel
- Underwater
- Video
- Weddings/Events
- Wildlife Photos
Comments about Nikon SC-29 TTL Off-Camera Shoe Cord with AF Assist - Coiled 3-9':
I use the AF to connect to my SB-800 and it works great. I would definitely recommend this brand over any aftermarket in China. Go for the brand and not the price. The results are worth it.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Easy To Pack
- Easy to Use
- Lightweight
- Reliable
- Strong Construction
Cons
Best Uses
- Family Photos
- Weddings/Events
Comments about Nikon SC-29 TTL Off-Camera Shoe Cord with AF Assist - Coiled 3-9':
It works as advertised. What more can I say?
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Easy to Use
- Lightweight
- Reliable
- Strong Construction
Cons
- Bulky
- expensive
Best Uses
- Wildlife Photos
Comments about Nikon SC-29 TTL Off-Camera Shoe Cord with AF Assist - Coiled 3-9':
I use it with a flash extender to keep the flash gun away from the hot shoe, with glasses longer than 300 mm. Works pefectly, as expectec. The unique issue is that there is no manual coming together so you have to look for advise on the web or guess how it works.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Easy To Pack
- Easy to Use
- Lightweight
- Reliable
- Strong Construction
Cons
Best Uses
Comments about Nikon SC-29 TTL Off-Camera Shoe Cord with AF Assist - Coiled 3-9':
This is the best flash cord I've used. Very reliable and works every time
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Easy To Pack
- Easy to Use
- Lightweight
- Reliable
- Strong Construction
Cons
- The cord is long
Best Uses
- Family Photos
- Landscape/Scenery
- Travel
- Weddings/Events
Comments about Nikon SC-29 TTL Off-Camera Shoe Cord with AF Assist - Coiled 3-9':
I am using this SC-29 to make the connection between my Nikon D-3 and my flash which is mounted on the Really Right Stuff Wedding Flash Bracket.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Reliable
Cons
Best Uses
- Family Photos
- Wildlife Photos
Comments about Nikon SC-29 TTL Off-Camera Shoe Cord with AF Assist - Coiled 3-9':
Haven't used it a lot yet but seems to be an excellent way to get the flash off the camera and still have auto-focusing preserved.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Easy To Pack
- Easy to Use
- Lightweight
- Reliable
- Strong Construction
Cons
- Not an ideal design
Best Uses
- Family Photos
Comments about Nikon SC-29 TTL Off-Camera Shoe Cord with AF Assist - Coiled 3-9':
Kinda wish the cord came off the back of the hotshoe mount on the camera end. The fact that the cord comes off the left side, means just a little extra resistance and possible long term wear and tear(on the cord base) when the flash is placed to the right of the camera instead of the left. Really I'm splitting hairs here, but all of us have worn out electrical cords because the cord was flexed too often at the base. A pivoting design that set on top would be the ideal, but that would most certainly raise the price and introduce another level of engineering to fail. Again, splitting hairs. All considered it does what I bought it to do, so I can't very well complain.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Easy To Pack
- Easy to Use
- Lightweight
- Reliable
- Strong Construction
Cons
Best Uses
- Sports/Action
- Weddings/Events
Comments about Nikon SC-29 TTL Off-Camera Shoe Cord with AF Assist - Coiled 3-9':
Excellent flash cord for stand or bracket.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
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