have inherited canon299 speedlight.I want to play with it off camera.Please advise suitable pc.cable

[Skirball]

Syl Arena OCF cord is probably the best compromise between price and quality:

http://ocfgear.com/cords-for-canon-ettl/ettl-cord-extra-long/

But if I were you I’d go straight to wireless.  I don’t think that flash supports E-TTL, so just grab a set of Yongnuo RF-602 for like $25 on Amazon.

[MikeSowsun]

This is the PC cord you need that plugs into the front of the Canon 299T.  You probably also want  a

Male PC to Female PC extension cord for more reach.

Price: $4.50 + shipping

http://flashzebra.com/products/0111/index.shtml

[amfoto1]

Or you could use an optical slave trigger such as a Wein.

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