topic Re: Flash Sync port on Canon RP? What cable should I use? in EOS DSLR & Mirrorless Cameras

Flash Sync port on Canon RP? What cable should I use?

gbiff1 — Wed, 15 Mar 2023 18:58:54 GMT

Guys,

My friend has a 5D Mark II and was willing to lend me her studio flash.

Turns out the cable is PC/P2... and my RP doesn't have that port...

I Googled but I don't find any suitable cable for doing so...

Can someone indicate me the cable I should use for that purpose? With images if it's not asking too much...

Thank you!

Re: Flash Sync port on Canon RP? What cable should I use?

MikeSowsun — Thu, 16 Mar 2023 12:52:50 GMT

I have never heard of PC/P2 but PC sync connections are very common. You can buy an PC adapter for your hotshoe. Then just add a PC cable for the length you need.

Re: Flash Sync port on Canon RP? What cable should I use?

gbiff1 — Thu, 16 Mar 2023 11:48:58 GMT

So there's no way I can connect it to a USB-C port or P2?

Re: Flash Sync port on Canon RP? What cable should I use?

MikeSowsun — Thu, 16 Mar 2023 12:30:52 GMT

USB-C, no. What is a P2?

Re: Flash Sync port on Canon RP? What cable should I use?

gbiff1 — Thu, 16 Mar 2023 12:33:55 GMT

The same as we have in headphones

Re: Flash Sync port on Canon RP? What cable should I use?

MikeSowsun — Thu, 16 Mar 2023 12:53:19 GMT

The Vello adapter has both connections. They call 3.5mm (1/8”) mini phono port and a PC socket sync port. I have never heard of a 3.5mm plug being called P2.

Re: Flash Sync port on Canon RP? What cable should I use?

rs-eos — Thu, 16 Mar 2023 13:04:14 GMT

If using 3.5mm (1/8) cables, be sure to check if the equipment would require mono or stereo. Some equipment could get damaged if using the wrong type.