Paramount Miniphone (Pocket Wizard) to Female Hot Shoe Sync Cord - 1' Straight
This Paramount Miniphone to Female Hot Shoe 1' straight sync cord enables firing of any shoe mount flash (except Konica-Minolta/Sony or Nikon SB600) from a Pocket Wizard Radio Slave Receiver or Transceiver.
This cord has a hot shoe on top, and a cold shoe FOOT on the bottom that can unscrew from its 1/4-20" screw socket.
- Mount this sync cord onto a camera's hot shoe, or a 1/4-20 threaded stud.
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by PowerReviews(based on 54 reviews)
Ratings Distribution
98%
of respondents would recommend this to a friend.
Pros
- Durable (27)
- Attach securely (24)
- Easy to use (14)
- Lightweight (11)
- Reliable (10)
Cons
- Pricey / poor value (4)
- Flimsy (3)
Best Uses
- General purpose (27)
- Indoors (18)
- Outdoor events / games (15)
- Outdoors (15)
- Low light (13)
- Reviewer Profile:
- Pro photographer (18), Professional (10), Semi-pro photographer (8), Enthusiast (7), Photo enthusiast (4)
- Was this a gift?:
- No (11)
Most Liked Positive Review
Makes life easier
I purchased 2 of these, they are a bit on the expensive side for what they are IMO but worth it for ease of use with using off camera flash. With a 580 ex ...Read complete review
I purchased 2 of these, they are a bit on the expensive side for what they are IMO but worth it for ease of use with using off camera flash. With a 580 ex (or exII) you can directly clip the flash in and plug it into a pocket wizard, then instantly remove the flash and use it for something else without having to fumble with the PC cords. If you have a 580 ex you don't even have that option. Screws directly onto a standard umbrella holder or mono pod (to make a very basic light stick). I ordered 2 and one was defective..only because of poorly molded plastic that did not allow the flash to make full contact. [...]sent out another one and that one works great! I gave it a 4 only becuase of the cost.
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Most Liked Negative Review
Works good but not worth the high price
Well, it does what it claims to do, a hot shoe and it connects to your PW or Elinchrom Skyport receivers.
However, I am not so keen on its high p...Read complete review
Well, it does what it claims to do, a hot shoe and it connects to your PW or Elinchrom Skyport receivers.
However, I am not so keen on its high price tag... over $30 for this?? You can definitely tell it was made in China and it was not well-made. I have a bad feeling that after a period of usage, the seating (hot shoe) area will break in half.
Otherwise, it works. If it constructed better, I will give it a 4 star.
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Pros
- Durable
- Powerful
Cons
Best Uses
- General Use
- Indoors
- Outdoors
Comments about Paramount Miniphone (Pocket Wizard) to Female Hot Shoe Sync Cord - 1' Straight:
Easy set up, works flawlessly.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Durable
- Powerful
Cons
Best Uses
- General Use
Comments about Paramount Miniphone (Pocket Wizard) to Female Hot Shoe Sync Cord - 1' Straight:
Easy to install.
Lightweight.
Worked perfectly.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Durable
Cons
Best Uses
- Low Light
- Outdoors
Comments about Paramount Miniphone (Pocket Wizard) to Female Hot Shoe Sync Cord - 1' Straight:
I works great not problems firing like with other cords!!!
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Best Available
Cons
- Flimsy
- Weak
Best Uses
- General Use
- Indoors
Comments about Paramount Miniphone (Pocket Wizard) to Female Hot Shoe Sync Cord - 1' Straight:
I used to have a miniphone->hotshoe cord which had a solid metal base, purchased years ago. Unfortunately, I've never found one since. This is the best of the cords I've found- the others having eventually broken their bases at one point or another. Still, the plastic bottom doesn't feel sturdy enough to me when I'm rigging on locations.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Attach Securely
Cons
Best Uses
Comments about Paramount Miniphone (Pocket Wizard) to Female Hot Shoe Sync Cord - 1' Straight:
After much frustration with flash/pocket wizard inconsistencies I purchased this product and it has eliminated so many headaches. No more fiddling with the flash to pocket wizard cord to get my flash to fire!
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Durable
- Long-Lasting
Cons
Best Uses
- General Use
- Indoors
- Low Light
- Night Time
- Outdoors
- Special Events
Comments about Paramount Miniphone (Pocket Wizard) to Female Hot Shoe Sync Cord - 1' Straight:
I bought the PocketWizard and figured out that you need this to connect or they do not work ;-(
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Attach Securely
- Good Color Value
Cons
Best Uses
- General Use
- PERFECT FOR WIRELESS
Comments about Paramount Miniphone (Pocket Wizard) to Female Hot Shoe Sync Cord - 1' Straight:
VERY CONVIENT TO USE. LESS GADGETS IN THE BAG.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Easy to Use
Cons
Best Uses
- Weddings/Events
Comments about Paramount Miniphone (Pocket Wizard) to Female Hot Shoe Sync Cord - 1' Straight:
This cord allows me to use my Canon 580 flash way off-camera reliably. The canon ETTL system for master and slave flashes is so unpredictable that I have stopped using it for weddings. Using this simple cord, I set my remote flash to manual and get perfect exposures every time. You only need to understand guide numbers for the flash and have a Pocketwizard transmitter and receiver.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Easy To Pack
- Easy to Use
- Lightweight
- Reliable
Cons
Best Uses
- Family Photos
- Landscape/Scenery
- Weddings/Events
Comments about Paramount Miniphone (Pocket Wizard) to Female Hot Shoe Sync Cord - 1' Straight:
I use it with my 430EXII and Elinchrom Universal receiver. Easy to use out of the box. Not quite sure about the charge, as I haven't used for an extended period. We'll see.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Easy to Use
- Lightweight
- Reliable
Cons
Best Uses
- Family Photos
- Portraits
- Weddings/Events
Comments about Paramount Miniphone (Pocket Wizard) to Female Hot Shoe Sync Cord - 1' Straight:
Works great for using Pocket Wizard Plus II Transceivers with my older Canon 580ex speedlights.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Easy To Pack
- Easy to Use
- Lightweight
- Reliable
Cons
Best Uses
- Portrait
- Sports/Action
Comments about Paramount Miniphone (Pocket Wizard) to Female Hot Shoe Sync Cord - 1' Straight:
love being able to use this cord for flash off camera. Still, I really wish that I could plug a cord from camera to flash without needing this item, but....
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Durable
- Easy To Use
- Lightweight
- Reliable
Cons
Best Uses
- Portraits
- Studio
Comments about Paramount Miniphone (Pocket Wizard) to Female Hot Shoe Sync Cord - 1' Straight:
Perfect for connecting my PocketWizard to my Vivitar 285HV flash.
Pros
- Durable
- Easy To Use
- Lightweight
- Reliable
Cons
Best Uses
- Portraits
- Traveling
Comments about Paramount Miniphone (Pocket Wizard) to Female Hot Shoe Sync Cord - 1' Straight:
If you're a pro photographer using pocket wizards you know about the frustration involved with the PC to Mini cables to connect them to your flash. With this product you never have to deal with the PC connection again! Simply mount the flash onto the hotshoe, plug it in, and you're ready to go and get a perfect connection every time! I've used this product now for 5 shoots and it works great.
Pros
Cons
Best Uses
Comments about Paramount Miniphone (Pocket Wizard) to Female Hot Shoe Sync Cord - 1' Straight:
Works great with both my 550ex and 580 canon flashes. Also works with my promaster FT 1700.
Pros
- Easy To Use
Cons
- Not Durable
Best Uses
- Everyday use
- Home
- Landscape Photography
- Macro Photography
- Portraits
- Studio
- Traveling
Comments about Paramount Miniphone (Pocket Wizard) to Female Hot Shoe Sync Cord - 1' Straight:
Well, it does what it claims to do, a hot shoe and it connects to your PW or Elinchrom Skyport receivers.
However, I am not so keen on its high price tag... over $30 for this?? You can definitely tell it was made in China and it was not well-made. I have a bad feeling that after a period of usage, the seating (hot shoe) area will break in half.
Otherwise, it works. If it constructed better, I will give it a 4 star.
Pros
- Easy To Pack
- Easy to Use
- Lightweight
Cons
Best Uses
- Travel
Comments about Paramount Miniphone (Pocket Wizard) to Female Hot Shoe Sync Cord - 1' Straight:
Use the cord to connect a wizard to my Canon flash. Seems to work really well.
Pros
- Easy To Pack
- Easy to Use
- Lightweight
- Reliable
- Saves money
- Strong Construction
Cons
Best Uses
Comments about Paramount Miniphone (Pocket Wizard) to Female Hot Shoe Sync Cord - 1' Straight:
great for hooking pocket wizards up to flashes without sync cord inputs
Pros
- Easy to Use
Cons
- Cost
Best Uses
- Off camera flash
- Strobist
Comments about Paramount Miniphone (Pocket Wizard) to Female Hot Shoe Sync Cord - 1' Straight:
I purchased 2 of these, they are a bit on the expensive side for what they are IMO but worth it for ease of use with using off camera flash. With a 580 ex (or exII) you can directly clip the flash in and plug it into a pocket wizard, then instantly remove the flash and use it for something else without having to fumble with the PC cords. If you have a 580 ex you don't even have that option. Screws directly onto a standard umbrella holder or mono pod (to make a very basic light stick). I ordered 2 and one was defective..only because of poorly molded plastic that did not allow the flash to make full contact. [...]sent out another one and that one works great! I gave it a 4 only becuase of the cost.
Pros
- Easy To Pack
- Easy to Use
- Lightweight
- Reliable
- Strong Construction
Cons
Best Uses
Comments about Paramount Miniphone (Pocket Wizard) to Female Hot Shoe Sync Cord - 1' Straight:
The miniphone hot shoe is a must if you have a pocket wizard. you can use it with regular canon flashes or even non canon flashes with the canon camera. Very strong constuction.
Pros
- Easy To Pack
- Easy to Use
- Lightweight
- Reliable
- Strong Construction
Cons
Best Uses
Comments about Paramount Miniphone (Pocket Wizard) to Female Hot Shoe Sync Cord - 1' Straight:
Not much to say. It mounts to my lightstand with my Canon 580ex MII and my remote trigger.
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