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Specifications: From 3.5mm (1/8”) stereo miniphone connection to the multi/micro USB port and USB power of Sony's cameras. Length: 3’ (91.5 cm)
 
Specifications: From 3.5mm (1/8”) stereo miniphone connection to the multi/micro USB port and USB power of Sony's cameras. Length: 3’ (91.5 cm)
 
  
 
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*'''S-VPR1-ACC''' - compatible with MultiMAX II with firmware 8.117 or higher
 
*'''S-VPR1-ACC''' - compatible with MultiMAX II with firmware 8.117 or higher
 
*'''13369-S''' - compatible with MultiMAX II
 
*'''13369-S''' - compatible with MultiMAX II
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==Flash Sync Cables==
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When using a remote flash, you can either trigger the flash through the hot shoe or a sync port on the flash.
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====PC cable====
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If the flash has a PC port, you can use our PC to miniphone cables. They are available in 3 lengths: PC1N (1' straight), PC3N (3' coiled), or PC5N (5' coiled).
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Specifications: 1/8" (3.5mm) mono miniphone to locking PC male
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====HSFM3 cable====
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If the flash does not have a PC sync port, you can use our HSFM3 cable. This will trigger the flash through the hot shoe center pin and is specially designed to fit the longer flash hot shoes of Sony's cameras in addition to standard hot shoes. It will not provide TTL.
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NOTE: Will not work with flashes that cannot be triggered by the center pin, including most Sigma models and some Nissin models. Check with the manufacturer if you are unsure if your flash can be triggered via the center pin.
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Specifications: 1/8" (3.5mm) mono miniphone to standard hot shoe female

Revision as of 10:42, 11 June 2019

Remote Camera Cables

Using a remote camera lets you explore creativity and expand photographic coverage in unique ways. On location, remote cameras can be where you physically can't. Get shots no one else can by firing a remote camera at the same time you fire your main body. Two images, two perspectives, one photographer! In the studio, get out from behind the lens and really connect with your subjects.

The multi/micro USB port of Sony's cameras (sometimes called multi-terminal, multi-interface, multiport, or VPR1) connection can be used to trigger the camera, supply power to the camera, and power on and off the camera. We have created 2 cables to connect Sony's cameras to PocketWizard radios that support different remote functions.

Note: Due to the specialized connection, not all functions are available with all PocketWizard radios. Please see compatibility for each product below the description.

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Learn how each cable works with each type of radio.

S-VPR1-ACC

This is the standard remote camera triggering cable for Sony's cameras. Connect the 3.5mm miniphone to the receiving Pocketwizard's sync port and connect the multi/micro USB to the camera's remote cable port.

PocketWizard Compatibility:

  • Plus III - Requires firmware 1.210 or higher
  • MultiMAX - Original or MultiMAX II

Half-press and Pre Trigger Functions:

Half press function (which keeps the camera awake as long as you are half pressing the test button of the transmitting radio) is available when using a Plus III as a transmitting radio and a Plus III radio as a receiving radio with Channels 17-32. Pre-trigger function (which keeps the camera awake and half pressed constantly) is available when using a Plus III, MultiMAX, or MultiMAX II as a transmitting radio and a Plus III, MultiMAX, or MultiMAX II as a receiving radio with Channels 17-32.

Specifications: From 3.5mm (1/8”) stereo miniphone connection to the multi/micro USB port of Sony's cameras. Length: 3’ (91.5 cm)

13369-S

This cable supports remotely triggering Sony's cameras and provides power to the camera when connected to an external USB power source. Connect the 3.5mm miniphone to the receiving Pocketwizard's sync port and connect the multi/micro USB to the camera's remote cable port. Connect the USB Type A to a USB power source if desired to provide power to the camera.

PocketWizard Compatibility:

  • Works with any PocketWizard radio

Half-press and Pre Trigger Functions:

Half press function is available when using a Plus III as a transmitting radio and a Plus III or Plus IV radio as a receiving radio with Channels 17-32. Pre-trigger function is available when using a Plus III, MultiMAX, or MultiMAX II as a transmitting radio and a Plus III, MultiMAX, or MultiMAX II as a receiving radio with Channels 17-32.

Specifications: From 3.5mm (1/8”) stereo miniphone connection to the multi/micro USB port and USB power of Sony's cameras. Length: 3’ (91.5 cm)

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Plus II

  • 13369-S - compatible with Plus II

PlusX

  • 13369-S - compatible with PlusX

Plus III

  • S-VPR1-ACC - compatible with Plus III with firmware 1.212 or higher
  • 13369-S - compatible with Plus III

Plus IV

  • 13369-S - compatible with Plus IV

MultiMAX

  • S-VPR1-ACC - compatible with MultiMAX
  • 13369-S - compatible with MultiMAX

MultiMAX II

  • S-VPR1-ACC - compatible with MultiMAX II with firmware 8.117 or higher
  • 13369-S - compatible with MultiMAX II


Flash Sync Cables

When using a remote flash, you can either trigger the flash through the hot shoe or a sync port on the flash.

PC cable

If the flash has a PC port, you can use our PC to miniphone cables. They are available in 3 lengths: PC1N (1' straight), PC3N (3' coiled), or PC5N (5' coiled).

Specifications: 1/8" (3.5mm) mono miniphone to locking PC male

HSFM3 cable

If the flash does not have a PC sync port, you can use our HSFM3 cable. This will trigger the flash through the hot shoe center pin and is specially designed to fit the longer flash hot shoes of Sony's cameras in addition to standard hot shoes. It will not provide TTL. NOTE: Will not work with flashes that cannot be triggered by the center pin, including most Sigma models and some Nissin models. Check with the manufacturer if you are unsure if your flash can be triggered via the center pin.

Specifications: 1/8" (3.5mm) mono miniphone to standard hot shoe female