thomas_hardy1 Posted October 5, 2008 Share Posted October 5, 2008 Can the hotshoe be used at the same time as the PC output on the Canon 20D? I'm thinking of using the hotshoe for either a flash or pocket wizard and the PC for a second flash. Thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jamie_robertson2 Posted October 5, 2008 Share Posted October 5, 2008 I don't know for sure but I would be very surprised if the PC socket was disabled when a flash was in use on the hotshoe. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thomas_hardy1 Posted October 5, 2008 Author Share Posted October 5, 2008 I think I can cobble something together to test it, but decided to ask here first. Thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
carnagex_carnagex Posted October 5, 2008 Share Posted October 5, 2008 You can modify your flash to work, there are aftermarket companies that will do this for you. (one that comes to mind is: <A HREF="http://michaelbass.blogspot.com/2006/11/canon-flash-auxillary-sync-mod.html#StartFlashMods">Michaelbass Blogspot</A> ) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
William Michael Posted October 5, 2008 Share Posted October 5, 2008 > Can the hotshoe be used at the same time as the PC output on the Canon 20D? < Yes. *** And because you have a great name; I love the B&W Estate Home; and you have given points to only ONE photo, will I tell you 2 reasons why . . . 1. Because I have done it. 2. ``A Speedlite attached to the camera`s hotshoe and a flashunit connected to the PC terminal can be used at the same time`` REF: Notes section / p98 EOS 20D Instruction Manual Bloody easier than cobbling things together and trying it . . . :) WW Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
denny_wells Posted October 6, 2008 Share Posted October 6, 2008 In case William's answer wasn't enough - I've successfully triggered simultaneous flashes from the PC port and hotshoe on my 20D as well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
William Michael Posted October 6, 2008 Share Posted October 6, 2008 :) Denny, I like it WW Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thomas_hardy1 Posted October 6, 2008 Author Share Posted October 6, 2008 I just got one of those super clamp type things in the mail to mount my 430 EX to a light stand and umbrella with radio trigger. It's pretty cool. I may buy a cheap flash to use via the PC connection now that I know the hot shoe and PC can both trigger flashes at the same time. I have monolights but can't get them outdoors easily. I'm going to go on "location" a la strobist and I think this will fit the bill. If I dont get the 2nd flash, I'm only out about $25. Not bad at all. William, I just looked at my workspace and you're right, I only rated one photo in X years! If I knew it was only going to be just one, I would have given it a higher score! Thanks everyone. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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