I don't know the underlying science to which I refer when I talk about a PC sync terminal connection between camera & electronic flash. What's the meaning of the letters "P" & "C" in PC sync terminal?
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2Possible duplicate of What is a Sync Terminal Adapter? – scottbb Jul 13 '16 at 14:06
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Possible duplicate of Use remote flash trigger for remote shutter release – Michael C Jul 13 '16 at 23:52
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It stands for "Prontor-Compur connection":
"Prontor" has its origins in the Italian word "pronto", meaning ready (and was a leaf shutter made by Alfred Gauthier). "Compur" is derived from the word "compound" (the "Compound" was a long-lived series of leaf shutters made by Friedrich Deckel).
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Hat’s off – that’s enlightening – I always thought the PC was short for “pin connector”. My cameras take a 3.5mm PC – Alan Marcus Jul 13 '16 at 15:57
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