renep 0 Posted July 20, 2011 I was tinkering with my UFL1 and I tested an old idea of mine. Looking at the Intova synch fiber optic cable I asked myself if that cable was different from normal clear monofilament. I tried a 20 inch then a 36 inch piece of 1.8 mm monofilament used for tuna fishing and found that I could trigger the flash every time. This monofilament is not even coated! Rene http://miami2montreal.com Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Balrog 5 Posted July 20, 2011 Yes, well done. The prices charged for 'proper' fibre cables is ridiculous in my opinion. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
gobiodon 20 Posted July 20, 2011 I was tinkering with my UFL1 and I tested an old idea of mine. Looking at the Intova synch fiber optic cable I asked myself if that cable was different from normal clear monofilament. I tried a 20 inch then a 36 inch piece of 1.8 mm monofilament used for tuna fishing and found that I could trigger the flash every time. This monofilament is not even coated! Rene http://miami2montreal.com I've tried fishing line monofilaments but the one I tested didn't work well. Finally I ordered from here and it's not expensive at all: http://thefiberopticstore.com/purchase/endglowfilament.htm I've used it for flash adapter but it should also work as synch fiber optic cable. See my previous thread here: http://wetpixel.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=38176 Cheers Marcell Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
renep 0 Posted July 20, 2011 oh wow, these prices are not too bad considering the amounts we require. Buying 100 yards of 1.8 mm fishing mono is about 20$ but if you don't fish for tuna or spearfish you may as well go for the real product. It's 20$ for 50 feet! Thanks Marcell! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
