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Vivek
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Could you decipher the schematic diagram to explain which lead is for what?
(I want to add a flash connection socket directly on a NEX-C3)
1 UNREG and 7 LOGIC_VDD - where do they connect to in a strobe? Thanks!
(I want to add a flash connection socket directly on a NEX-C3)
1 UNREG and 7 LOGIC_VDD - where do they connect to in a strobe? Thanks!
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it's not my invention ...
It is mine!!! :thumbs:
The difference between both adapters shown, is one have PC Sync port, cheap one is just shoe connection.
And first one is reported that uses a not good screw, hopefully the cheap one have one better.
You can find my original post and full info about to mod the original HVL-F7S flash on
Success PC Port output on HVL-F7S (Sony NEX) without PREFLASH!!!
Hot Shoe on HVLF7S, and ready for Wireless trigger. Screen bright solved!!!
Sony NEX C3 + Yongnuo YN560II + Leather Diffusor, the best!!!
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Thanks for the links, Fabian! And, welcome!
(The threads there are a mess with no clarity whatsoever, I must mention.)
(The threads there are a mess with no clarity whatsoever, I must mention.)
Just received my MSA-10. It is very compact, and connects perfectly and fits tight. The screw connection requires a flat head screwdriver to tighten the adapter onto the nex camera. Fortunately, the adapter comes with such a screwdriver, one that is compact enough to fit into ones camera bag if the adapter is needed to be removed frequently.
Using my 580EX and 24-105L IS works well, and the flash although heavy, does not feel like it is straining on the adapter, and does not flex with the top heavy flash unit.
The best mode I found for using this setup is "M" whereby one sets a preset shutter speed and ISO, whist changing aperture and flash power manually to get correct flash exposure.
This indeed is ma much cheaper solution than getting the shadow version of this adapter, and with the exception of the PC port, the MSA-10 will work just as well, if not better having a perfect connection to the NEX, plus a much more attractive price.
Here is an image of msa-10 mounted with 580EX on top. Who needs mirrorless Canon eh, hehe
Using my 580EX and 24-105L IS works well, and the flash although heavy, does not feel like it is straining on the adapter, and does not flex with the top heavy flash unit.
The best mode I found for using this setup is "M" whereby one sets a preset shutter speed and ISO, whist changing aperture and flash power manually to get correct flash exposure.
This indeed is ma much cheaper solution than getting the shadow version of this adapter, and with the exception of the PC port, the MSA-10 will work just as well, if not better having a perfect connection to the NEX, plus a much more attractive price.
Here is an image of msa-10 mounted with 580EX on top. Who needs mirrorless Canon eh, hehe
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I think dealer was wondering why so many orders on the same day
The third one
This little thing is a good helper :thumbup:
The former silly (= unnecessary) cold shoe (MSA-6) was ~ 60% of this hot shoe.
With shipping nearly same price
MSA6 Universal shoe adapter For Sony NEX Smart accessory , Use any flash on NEX | eBay
Haha, cold shoe $ 14.95 + $ 16.99 = $ 31.94 ... toc-toc-toc ... made Obelix
http://www.ebay.com/itm/JJC-Shoe-Ad...339?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item4d02c42f1b
The third one
This little thing is a good helper :thumbup:
The former silly (= unnecessary) cold shoe (MSA-6) was ~ 60% of this hot shoe.
With shipping nearly same price
MSA6 Universal shoe adapter For Sony NEX Smart accessory , Use any flash on NEX | eBay
Haha, cold shoe $ 14.95 + $ 16.99 = $ 31.94 ... toc-toc-toc ... made Obelix
http://www.ebay.com/itm/JJC-Shoe-Ad...339?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item4d02c42f1b
well guess there is not too much different with msa-10 over msa-6 apart from extra PCB terminal connector and wiring to the glash trigger points.
Suspect the replacement model for MSA-6 is MSA-10.
Thanks to this fancy little gadget, now I do not have to worry about shadow casting which happened when using the stock flash with my 24-105, as the 24-105 was way too big for it.
Suspect the replacement model for MSA-6 is MSA-10.
Thanks to this fancy little gadget, now I do not have to worry about shadow casting which happened when using the stock flash with my 24-105, as the 24-105 was way too big for it.