jrcrackers 0 #1 October 12, 2004 I tried a friends digital rebel this weekend with the bite switch from a 35mm rebel. Same plug type I assume. I got one picture in the plane and that was the last picture taken. I checked it on the ground and same thing, one picture only. Another guy uses the same set up and has the same problem. his solution was to put a small piece of rubber band inbetween the post and the hole. that brings the plug out a little. it seems to work just fine with few malfunctions. it seems a little hokey to me. is there another fix or another way to wire the switch, or maybe a setting on the camera? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
chopchop 0 #2 October 12, 2004 You need a switch with a stereo plug instead of a mono plug. I knew that all along but recently my tongue switch was sticking and I ran upstairs to the gear store and grabbed a new one.. figured out in the plane that it was a mono.. I learned how to use my hand to reach up and take pics in freefall.. I went back to my sticking switch after that.. chopchop gotta go... Plaything needs a spanking.. Lotsa Pictures Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jrcrackers 0 #3 October 13, 2004 cool, thanks. I thought there had to be another solution. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
aerialcameraman 0 #4 October 16, 2004 Whats the 2.5mm plug that the conceptus bite switch? Is that mono or the stereo? I use it and have the same problem. Some times i will get 40 to 60 pic other times i get 2. Also what settings are you guys using for you digital rabel. I have found that i can use th TV set at 320 till it gets sunset and then i have to use the sports mode due to the TV usually is too dark. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ltdiver 3 #5 October 16, 2004 QuoteWhats the 2.5mm plug that the conceptus bite switch? Is that mono or the stereo? In my experience it used to be mono but now is stereo. Just for confirmation, when you order make sure they send you a stereo plug. The mono won't work on the digital cameras but work fine for the 'older' 35mm film cameras. I have both. ltdiver Don't tell me the sky's the limit when there are footprints on the moon Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
aerialcameraman 0 #6 October 16, 2004 I have the new one with the large red center where you are supposed to bite. Does this one have the stereo plug. Because if it has the stereo plug then i have no clue why it would shoot like it does. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dragon2 2 #7 October 16, 2004 If it has 2 rings on the plug, it's stereo. Only one, it's mono. ciel bleu, Saskia Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
chopchop 0 #8 October 16, 2004 QuoteSome times i will get 40 to 60 pic other times i get 2. Also what settings are you guys using for you digital rabel. I have found that i can use th TV set at 320 till it gets sunset and then i have to use the sports mode due to the TV usually is too dark. If you usually get 40-60 pics, you have the correct switch. What happens when you only get 2? If I have a camera malfunction, it is usually caused by the plug coming out a little.. I use fully automatic on the ground except for my lens which is a manual Zenitar.. In the air, I shoot on tv at 640 on most days and slow it down a little when it is darker.. chopchop gotta go... Plaything needs a spanking.. Lotsa Pictures Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
