I would like to extend an off-camera flash cable. These are not the 2 way high voltage PC leads but 6-way low voltage proprietary connectors. I've seen it done with rj45 cable and inline connectors but my experience with these, even booted, is that the connection can be a bit iffy at times.
So I'm looking for a better connector solution. Maybe something like XLR or locking DIN, only smaller diameter.
Anything come to mind to anyone?
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Mini-DIn (keyboard / mouse cables) or S-video spring to mind, and you've probably got some in the scrapbox. The video at least has a locking version.
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There is a miniature 3 pole XLR series connector but 4 more poles than that I seem to remember LEMO being mentioned. Try Canford audio or Studiospares. Prolly very good but rather expensive.
Dave Plowman may know more on these....
Lemo do quite a range of multipole connectors. Excellent things, positive lock but easy to disengage. Being small soldering them up can be very fiddly and required a fine iron and good eye sight. HiRose (HRS) is another similar maker.
It is best to be sitting down when looking at the prices of these robust professional connecters.
Lemo are good but fiendishly expensive. Can't really think of any connector smaller than DIN that would be up to it, though.
Wow. Lemo are expensive. I think 6w inline locking mini DINs will do for this app.Toby seem to sell plugs but not, as far as I can see compatible sockets. Any good places to hunt them might have them in one/two offs?
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Save us looking it up .. how much?...
Wow. Lemo are expensive. I think 6w inline locking mini DINs will do for this app.Toby seem to sell plugs but not, as far as I can see compatible sockets. Any good places to hunt them might have them in one/two offs?
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Lemos? I'd have to look it again up to be sure :) Over 15 quid each side, iirc.
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Lemos? I'd have to look it again up to be sure :) Over 15 quid each side, iirc.
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I did warn you. ;-)
RS Components? CPC? Farnell? Rapid? But these usually have some form of small order charge - if only the P&P. You could try Ebay.
Drawn a blank regrettably. Looks like a choice between rj45 and big DIN.
iDrawn a blank regrettably. Looks like a choice between rj45 and big DIN.
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Did wonder. Good quality latching DINs should be ok and lighter than XLRs.
Went with latching DINs. Don't like rj45s for this and the thought of what happens if I accidentally stick a crossover cable in there made my mind up.
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Doubt an RJ45 would stand up to much abuse - it's designed to plug into something fixed.
There are ring locking DIN plugs IIRC made by Touchel that might be better quality than the average latching type - they're used on some microphones.
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