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Nikon SC-29 TTL Off-Camera Shoe Cord with AF Assist - Coiled 3-9'

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Nikon SC-29 TTL Off-Camera Shoe Cord with AF Assist - Coiled 3-9'
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  • For SB-910, SB-900, SB-800, SB-700, SB-600, and SB-400 Flash & SU-800 Commander
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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Nikon SC-29 Overview

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.

UPC: 018208047666

Nikon SC-29 Reviews

Cord Dry Rots

By Joseph
Rated 2 out of 5
Date: 2025-11-09

SC-29 And SC-18 Cords Dry Rot Over Time. I Have One SC-29, One SC-18, Several SC-17, SC-8 Cords, All Have Been Used And Stored In The Same Conditions. The SC-29, 18 Are About 15yo, While All Of The SC-17 Are 20+ Yo. Both Of The 29 And 18 Cords Have Dry Rotted In The Cord And Strain Relief. All Of The 17, 8 Cords And Strain Relief Are Intact And Reliable. The 29 And 18 Are Unreliable.

Can't live without one

By Anna
Rated 5 out of 5
Date: 2022-11-11

Allows one to place speedlight on a bracket above the lens., reducing red eye an reflections in glasses.

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Cam i used for Nikon D-700 and D-600.
Asked by: Anonymous
The Nikon SC-29 can be used with both the Nikon D700 and D600, yes.
Answered by: Christina S.
Date published: 2018-08-27

question

Can I use it with Nikon D5300?
Asked by: Javier M.
The Nikon D 5300 has a hot shoe for an external flash mounted above the camera. The SC-29 is designed to enable you to use an external flash like the SB-700 or SB 910 off the camera for additional lighting control. There should be no reason why this wouldn't work with the D 5300.
Answered by: DAVID K.
Date published: 2018-08-27

question

How do I attach this cord to a Stroboframe Quick Flip 350 bracket? If the AF Illuminator end is attached to the camera hot shoe, how do I attach the other end, with a Nikon SB-700 flash on it, to the flash bracket itself? Or is this not possible with such a bracket?
Asked by: Anonymous
You can connect via the 1/4-20 screw socket (screw included with Stroboframe bracket), or you can attach a shoe piece like this one:Manfrotto 262 Nikon Flash AdapterB&H # MA262 Mfr # 262This will let you use the included cold shoe of the bracket, and will reduce wear and tear on the actual flash cord.
Answered by: Chris L.
Date published: 2022-10-29

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I have a D3s and have been shooting a lot lately with natural light INSIDE my studio. My studio has some large windows, but if it is cloudy my D3s will sometimes have trouble with autofocusing. I thought something was wrong with my camera and took it in for repairs, but we have concluded that I may sometimes need AF Assist help if I want to shoot natural light indoors and it is cloudy outdoors. The repair guy recommended I get the Nikon SC-29 TTL Off-Camera Shoe Cord with AF Assist. He said I only would need to put the hotshoe part on my camera and wouldn't even need to connect the flash for the AF Assist LED to work. Turns out I already had this cord for my SB 900 and when I try to connect it without the flash as the repair guy suggested, nothing happens. If I connect the flash it works. I know on my SB-900 that I can connect the flash and then change the settings to AF-ILL and it will turn the flash off, but I don't want to mess with the flash at all....too bulky for what I am doing. There is a switch on SC-29 on the part that attaches to the flash with the options ON, OFF, and AF-ILL. I thought maybe I needed to switch that to AF-ILL for it to work without the flash, but the switch will only go from ON to OFF and the knob will not turn to the AF-ILL setting. Can anyone help with this??? Can I use this without attaching the flash and still get the benefits of the AF-Assist that I need in low light?
Asked by: Brenda R.
Unfortunately the repair guy you dealt with misinformed you about the SC-29 cable. In order for the AF-assist feature to work, one must have a compatible flash mounted to it.
Answered by: Yos O.
Date published: 2018-08-27

I use manual focus film cameras with TTL with the ...

I use manual focus film cameras with TTL with the SB-800; is the purpose of the SC-29 auto focus for the flash in auto mode?
Asked by: Earl
Yes, the Nikon SC-29 has autofocus assist on the end that mounts to the hot shoe of a Nikon autofocus body.
Answered by: Kirk R
Date published: 2023-01-27

Can you use 2 or more SC-29 cables connected ...

Can you use 2 or more SC-29 cables connected together for more reach?
Asked by: Bob
While it may be possible to use two (2) Nikon SC-29 TTL Off-Camera Shoe Cord with AF Assist - Coiled 3-9' together, it would not be my recommendation. If you need a longer wired connection, I would instead recommend purchasing the Vello Off-Camera TTL Flash Cord for Nikon Cameras (33'), B&H # VEOCSNK33, for your usage needs. For a longer operating range, I would then recommend the Vello FreeWave Captain Wireless TTL Triggering System for Nikon i-TTL SLRs, B&H # VEVCTTLN, for your usage needs.
Answered by: Manzell L
Date published: 2022-02-22

Does this item work with the sb-600 on the z8?

Does this item work with the sb-600 on the z8?
Asked by: Thomas
Yes, the Nikon SC-29 TTL Off-Camera Shoe Cord with AF Assist - Coiled 3-9' is compatible with the Nikon Z8 and the Nikon SB600.
Answered by: Daniel C
Date published: 2023-11-13

question

Hoping to use this with my D-90 and SB-400 flash, but don't see my speedlight listed in the specs-- Do you know if it is compatible? Thanks--
Asked by: Anonymous
That cord is fully compatible with the D90 and SB400 flash.
Answered by: Matthew C.
Date published: 2018-08-27
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