Note: Please remember that each of the images seen here have been made with the specific options wanted by the photog. Use these images only as a guide. Your mod will be made just as you wish, nothing more. If you have questions, please ask!
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(***) ST-E2 Mods:
You can drop ship a new ST-E2 to me, or send me your ST-E2 for any of these mods. The mod fees shown do not include the ST-E2 unit, naturally.
A(***) ScrewLock PC Jack & Hot Shoe Added to ST-E2
Here the ScrewLock PC Jack and a Non-Dedicated Hot Shoe has been added to the Canon ST-E2 unit. The Non-Dedicated Hot Shoe Mod is $80, while the Aux Sync Jack with the standard sub-mini jack (see below)is $70. Because it is so hard to find, and expensive a part, it is an extra $40 to use the ScrewLock PC jack instead of the sub-mini jack as seen in this image.B(***) ST-E2 w/ Hot Shoe & Aux Sync Jack
ST-E2 w/ HS, Aux Sync JackNon-Dedicated Hot Shoe... $80
Aux Sync Jack............... $70
The non-dedicated hot shoe can be used to fire a PW, or a manual flash.
C(***) ST-E2 w/ OCC & Optional Sync Jack
ST-E2 with OCC, Sync JackThe Extension end of the OCC can be added to the ST-E2 to take advantage of the AutoFocus Assist function of the ST-E2. This image show the ST-E2 with the extension end of the OC-E3 Off Camera Cord that also has an Aux Sync Jack as well. The costs to add an OCC into the ST-E2 involves providing an OCC (version 2 would be $60, while version 3 is $85), modding the ST-E2 for $140, and then adding a IR Cutoff Switch as well for $60. Adding the IR Shutoff Switch as a separate item is $75.)
D(***) Metal Foot Mod for ST-E2
The Metal Foot Mod for ST-E2 controller unit is for those photogs who want a metal to metal contact for their equipment. This is the same metal foot assembly as is on the 580EX II flash unit, the new OC-E3 Off Camera Cord, and my Metal Foot Mod for the 580EX flash unit. More of the ST-E2 needs to be taken apart and reconstructed than in the 580EX Mod, so this mod is $85. The rubber gasket is optional at $5 with this mod, or $10 as a separate replacement item.E(***) ST-E2 w/ Ded Hot Shoe & IR CutOff Switch
ST-E2, Ded-HS, IR ShufOffDedicated Hot Shoe..... $140
Aux Sync Jack............. $70
IR Shut-Off Switch........ $60
To use the ST-E2 with the dedicated hot shoe, the wireless IR tranmitter must be shut off to prevent interference with a Canon dedicated flash unit. Adding the IR Shutoff Switch as a separate item is $75.)
F(***) ST-E2 w/ Hot Shoe & Mini-DIN Connection
ST-E2 w/ HS, AuxSync, MiniDINNon-Dedicated Hot Shoe... $80
Aux Sync Jack............... $70
Mini-DIN Connector......... $95
Ext end w/ Mini-DIN.........$95
Mini-DIN cables.......... 6' $30, 10' $33, 15' $35, 25' $40
NEW MINI-DIN CABLES: 50' $65, 100' $85
G(***) ST-E2 w/ Mini-DIN Connector
The Canon ST-E2 can be used as part of the Canon wireless IR system as a Master controller, but it also has an AutoFocus Assist light in a compact form. Combined with the mini-DIN output cable shown, any number of mini-DIN extensions, and a Flash End with mini-DIN Connector, this unit can mimic Nikon's SC-29 OCC (Off Camera Cord) that has the AF Assist light. To add the Mini-DIN Output Cable to the ST-E2 is $95. To prevent the IR signals from interferring with another EX flash unit, the IR Shutoff Switch must also be installed which is $60. (Adding the IR Shutoff Switch as a separate item is $75.)(***) Off Camera Cord Mods:
Dual Dedicated Canon Hot Shoe - Important Notes
H(***) OC-E3 with A-B-AB Selector Switch:
The A-B-AB Selector Switch can be added to many items where it is desirable to fire either 1 or 2 Canon EX flash units or other devices. While it is possible to fire 2 EX flash units in eTTL mode on a linked OCC, if you only want a single flash unit to fire, previously you had to physically remove the flash unit from the hot shoe (not just power the unit to OFF), or the other flash unit would switch into TTL mode and put out the wrong power level. This slide switch will allow either a single flash or both flash 
units to be fired correctly in eTTL mode, as long as each flash is still powered to ON when physically sitting in the hot shoe. The slide switch is set so it is within easy reach of your left hand, and is easier to switch than physically removing one flash unit. This A-B-AB Selector Switch Mod was first developed for the Custom Modded 580EX II - Zero Height OCC, where the OC-E3 mini-DIN connection and the A-B-AB Selector Switch were built into the flash unit itself, so that the flash would not be sitting any higher in the camera hot shoe. To add this A-B-AB Selector Switch into the camera end of the OC-E3 is $120, and it is an additional $130 to add the dedicated hot as seen here. The mini-DIN connector set, either the male/female set as in the first image, or the dual female set as in the second image, is $80. The OC-E3 itself is not included in these prices, and you can use a Canon branded OC-E3 which is $85, or a generic look alike to the OC-E3 which is $50. You can also send me your own OC-E3 for any of these mods as well.H1(***) 2x Mini-DIN Splitter
Here is the 2x mini-DIN Splitter that can be used to easily split the data lines as you might expect to go to 2 flash ends as in the next image below. The 2x mini-DIN Splitter is $140 as shown, but can also be made with an Aux Sync Jack and Hot Shoe if needed, and is seen 
here for $260. The individual Flash End with mini-DIN Connector(using the OCC-2 components shown) is $95, while it is $110 using the newer OC-E3 component as seen here (item #2).Dual Dedicated Canon Hot Shoe - Important Notes
I(***) OCC Screw Comparison - Epoxy Reinforcement:
OCC Screw Comparison: The 5mm short screw is what is used by manufacturers to hold the metal rails of the hot shoe to the rest of the housing. If you find a constant loosening of the metal hot shoe rails, then you need the short screws replaced with longer 13 mm stainless steel screws, and secured with nuts locked into place. These longer screws and nuts are how all the extra dedicated and non-dedicated hot shoes are attached throughout all the OCC mods on this site. To get access to the mounting screws, the metal springplate must be removed, as seen in the next image (below). To 
swap out the short screws for longer screws and nuts is $35. To make loosening of the rails or housing separation almost impossible, Reinforced Epoxy is used. Epoxy resin is injected under pressure through an access port to fill the entire housing, eliminating any air spaces, and capturing the long screws in a similar fashion to using rebar in poured concrete. It is $35 for the epoxy fill, once the longer screws have replaced the short OEM screws. It is still possible to break the foot plate, or break one of the small wires in the cable, and then any subsequent repair naturally becomes more difficult and costly, usually needing to replace the entire flash end assembly.J(***) OC-E3 w/ Dedicated Hot Shoe
The OC-E3 with Dedicated Hot Shoe has no other mods shown, although Aux Sync Jacks, extended coiled or straight cord are optional as seen in the other examples on this page. The pricing as shown is $85 (OC-E3) + $130 (ded hot shoe) = $215, and will allow 2 flash units to operate in eTTL mode, or the hot shoe can be used to mount a radio transmitter, or the shoe can be used as a parking spot for the flash end of the OC-E3 when your left hand gets tired from holding the free end mounted flash unit. This and all OCC mods can be done own an OCC you send to me or one I supply. The A-B-AB Selector Switch can be optionally added to the camera end of the OC-E3 to enable the firing of just one or two Canon EX flash units sitting in the hot shoes, all the while in eTTL mode. If you leave an EX flash unit in each dedicated hot shoe, they both must be powered ON, and the wireless component must be OFF. If you try to power one of the units to OFF while still in the dedicated hot shoe, the remaining flash unit will switch from eTTL mode to TTL mode. The A-B-AB Selector Switch solves this problem.Dual Dedicated Canon Hot Shoe - Important Notes
K(***) Mini-DIN Connector Examples
The Mini-DIN Connector Set for the Canon OC-E3 is shown in items #1) and #2), while item #3) is called the "Flash End Mini-DIN Pass Through Splitter". Two Canon EX flash units can work together in eTTL mode using these sections, spaced anywhere by using mini-DIN extension cables between the connection points. The OC-E3 is priced at $85, and the mini-DIN connector set (replacing the coiled cord) is $80. These two items are very often used without the Pass Through (#3), just as a way to extend the OCC to any length needed. Add a hot shoe to the top of the camera end, and you have a place for an additional flash or radio transmitter. The "Flash End Mini-DIN Pass Through Splitter" (#3) is $165, and has the two mini-DIN leads as input and output. (The same "Pass Through Splitter" is $150 when the older OCC-2 component is used, seen here.) To get just the Flash End with mini-DIN Connector (#2) is $110 as shown ($95 using the older OCC-2 component as shown here.) Using the two flash ends, two Canon EX flash units can be used together as in a softbox, both in eTTL mode, with only a single cable going back to the camera. Mini-DIN extension cables are available in a variety of lengths: 6' $30, 10' $33, 15' $35, 20' $38, 25' $40, 50' $65, 100' $85.The A-B-AB Selector Switch can be optionally added to the camera end of the OC-E3 to enable the firing of just one or two Canon EX flash units sitting in the hot shoes, all the while in eTTL mode. If you leave an EX flash unit in each dedicated hot shoe, they both must be powered ON, and the wireless component must be OFF. If you try to power one of the units to OFF while still in the dedicated hot shoe, the remaining flash unit will switch from eTTL mode to TTL mode. The A-B-AB Selector Switch solves this problem.
L(***) OC-E3 w/ Dedicated Hot Shoe & Short Cord
Here the OC-E3 with Ded Hot Shoe is shortened to use on a Newton or Stroboflip bracket without having the extra cord flopping around. The Dedicated Hot Shoe is present, and the cable exits from the left side of the flash end to further aid in keeping the cord neat and out of the way. The original cable exit port is closed to prevent damage to the internal electronics. The pricing as shown is $85 (OC-E3)+ $130 (ded hot shoe) + $60 (shorten cord) + $45 (left exit, hole plug) = $320, and will allow 2 flash units to operate in eTTL mode, or the hot shoe can be used to mount a radio transmitter, or the shoe can be used as a parking spot for the flash end of the OC-E3 when your left hand gets tired from holding the free end mounted flash unit. It is also very popular to reinforce and strengthen the flash end of this OC-E3, as it is often times subjected to extreme forces, as can be seen in the OCC Screw Comparison - Epoxy Reinforcement. The other new mod available here is the A-B-AB Selector Switch, which will allow either one or both of the Canon EX flash units to be fired without having to physically remove one unit from the hot shoe in order to prevent it from firing.The image above shows a cable of 12 coils, but any length and cable exit direction is available based on your needs, just ask! This and all OCC mods can be done on an OCC you send to me or one I supply. If you use one of the generic OC-E3 cords, the starting OC-E3 cord will just cost $50 (as opposed to the $85 listed above), but they are made with a much longer straight tail section of about 6 inches on each side of the coiled section. To shorten the second tail section would be an additional $60 if you want it to look like the image with a short straight tail on either side of the coiled section.
Dual Dedicated Hot Shoe - Important Notes
M(***) OC-E3 w/ Non-ded Hot Shoe & Long Cord
The OC-E3 with Non-Dedicated Hot Shoe and Extended Length Coiled Cord is especially for those who want a longer hardwired cord than as it comes from the factory (OEM vs Custom comparison is just below). This replacement cable is a very nice stretchy rubber, with an easy and repeated recoil. In the Plugs, Jacks and Cable section is a comparison for the different coiled cords (click here). The pricing as shown is $85 (OC-E3) + $60 (cord swap) + $40 (new coiled cord) + $80 (non-dedicated hot shoe) = $265. The Dedicated Hot Shoe is also available instead of the non-dedicated hot shoe for an additional $50 (shown in image above, or inset image here). For this or other custom configurations, send an e-mail.N(***) Coiled Cord Comparison - OEM vs Custom
Coiled Cord Comparison - OEM vs CustomSome photogs want the OCC shortened, some photogs want it lengthened...
Either the Canon or Nikon (and most other OCC's also) can be lengthened using this Custom Coiled Cable which is made of a very high quality rubber jacket with nice gentle stretch and return abilities to almost 8 feet (if needed). The labor to swap out the OEM coiled cord and replace it with this coiled cord is $60, and the cord itself is $40 for a total of $100 plus the usual S/H. This mod can be done on your own cord, or one I supply (extra cost, naturally).
O(***) OCC-2 w/ Ded Hot Shoe & Optional Sync Jacks
OCC w/ Ded HS, Aux Sync JacksNew OCC-2 (while avail)... $60
Dedicated Hot Shoe....... $130
Aux Sync Jack One End..... $70
Aux Sync Jack Both ends.. $130
These mods can be made on a new Off Camera Cord (for the $60 while they are still available), or an OCC you send in to me. One Standard Sync Cord is included with the Aux Sync Jack Mod. A popular substitute or additional backup sync cord is the 6 foot Coiled Sync Cable which is $20 as a substitute to the Standard Sync Cord, or $35 as an additional backup cord. This cord can can also be extended using either the Hardwired Extension Cable, or using the mini-DIN Connector set and mini-DIN Extension Cables.
The A-B-AB Selector Switch can be optionally added to the camera end of the OC-E3 to enable the firing of just one or two Canon EX flash units sitting in the hot shoes, all the while in eTTL mode. If you leave an EX flash unit in each dedicated hot shoe, they both must be powered ON, and the wireless component must be OFF. If you try to power one of the units to OFF while still in the dedicated hot shoe, the remaining flash unit will switch from eTTL mode to TTL mode. The A-B-AB Selector Switch solves this problem.
Dual Dedicated Canon Hot Shoe - Important Notes
P(***) OCC-2 Shortened to Pass-Thru
OCC Shortened to Pass-ThruNew OCC-2 (while avail)... $60
Dedicated Hot Shoe....... $130
Aux Sync Jack One End..... $70
Close wire exit hole......... $25
This Pass-Thru connector can serve several purposes. It is a specialized version of the Off Camera Cord w/ Dedicated Hot Shoe and Aux Sync Jack in that there is no extension cord. A flash unit sitting in the upper dedicated hot shoe will be elevated from the camera by just over an inch, and the Aux Sync Jack will provide access to the X-sync contacts which is especially useful for those flash units that don't have this provision.
Q(***) OCC-2 Pass-Thru w/ Mini-DIN Connector
This Dedicated Hot Shoe Pass Through has a flush mount Mini-DIN Jack as well as my standard Aux Sync Jack, in addition to the attached dedicated hot shoe (the pass through) on top of the unit. Both ports can be put on either side (or the 
front), or both can go on the same side. Adding the Mini-DIN Flush Mount Jack to an item like this will generally cost $70, and as can be seen in other items in this section, the Aux Sync Jack is also $70. When both the Mini-DIN Jack and the Aux Sync Jack are being added to the same unit, the cost will be only $110, for a savings of $30.
R(***) OCC-2 w/ Hot Shoe & Optional Sync Jacks
OCC w/ HS, Aux Sync JacksNew OCC-2 (while avail)... $60
Non-Dedicated Hot Shoe.... $80
Aux Sync Jack One End..... $70
Aux Sync Jack Both ends.. $130
As with the Dedicated Hot Shoe OCC above, these mods can be made on a new Off Camera Cord (for the $60 while they are still available), or an OCC you send in to me. One Standard Sync Cord is included with the Aux Sync Jack Mod. A popular substitute or additional backup sync cord is the 6 foot Coiled Sync Cable which is $20 as a substitute to the Standard Sync Cord, or $35 as an additional backup cord.
S(***) OCC-2 w/ Attached Hot Shoe
OCC w/ Attached HSNew OCC-2 (while avail).... $60
Hardwired hot shoe......... $75
Aux Sync Jack One End..... $70
Aux Sync Jack Both ends.. $130
Hot shoe cable exit either side
T(***) OCC-2 w/ Attached Mini Plug
OCC w/ Attached Mini PlugNew OCC-2 (while avail).... $60
Hardwired mini plug........ $75
Aux Sync Jack One End..... $70
Aux Sync Jack Both ends.. $130
Mini plug cable exit either side
RA mini plug ($5 additional)
U(***) OCC-2 w/ Mini-DIN Set & Optional Sync Jacks
OCC mini-DIN, HS, Aux SyncNew OCC-2 (while avail).... $60
Non-Dedicated Hot Shoe.... $80
Aux Sync Jack One End..... $70
Aux Sync Jack Both ends.. $130
Mini-DIN Connector Set..... $80
V(***) OCC-2 w/ Mini-DIN Set & Extensions
OCC mini-DIN, HS, Sync, ExtnsNew OCC-2 (while avail).... $60
Non-Dedicated Hot Shoe.... $80
Aux Sync Jack One End..... $70
Aux Sync Jack Both ends.. $130
Mini-DIN Connector Set..... $80
Mini-DIN cables.......... 6' $30, 10' $33, 15' $35, 25' $40
NEW MINI-DIN CABLES: 50' $65, 100' $85
W(***) OCC-2 w/ Hardwired Extension
OCC w/ Hardwired ExtensionNew OCC-2 (while avail).... $60
Aux Sync Jack One End..... $70
Aux Sync Jack Both ends.. $130
Swap out coiled cord........ $60
New cable extension....... $2/ft
..Lengths: 6, 10, 15, 20, 25 ft
NEW MINI-DIN CABLES: 50' $65, 100' $85
X(***) Generic OC-E3 (Canon) 25 feet Extension:
Using the Generic Canon OC-E3, can save some money! Shown is a hardwired 25 foot extension. As with all extended OCC's, there are three parts to the pricing: 1) the OCC itself, 2) the swap out of the existing coiled cord, and 3) the replacement cord used. In this example shown, the Generic OCC is $50, the cord swap is $60, and the new cable is priced at $2/foot x 25 feet, for a total of $50 + $60 + $50 = $160Y(***) Nikon SC-29 w/ Mini-DIN Set
Nikon SC-29 w/ Mini-DIN SetMini-DIN Connector Set... $80
SC-29 (when avail)........ $85
Mini-DIN cables.......... 6' $30, 10' $33, 15' $35, 25' $40
NEW MINI-DIN CABLES: 50' $65, 100' $85
Z(***) Nikon SC-17 w/ Ded Hot Shoe
Nikon SC-17 w/ Ded HSAttach AS-10 to SC-17.....$80
New AS-10 Module..........$60
SC-17 (limited supply)......$60
AA(***) Nikon SC-17 w/ Hot Shoe
Nikon SC-17 w/ Hot ShoeAttach HS to SC-17......... $80
Convert SC-18 to PW Cord. $20
Provide SC-18 Cord......... $40
SC-17 (limited supply).......$60
AB(***) Low Profile SC-17 w/ Hot Shoe
Here is a Low Profile SC-17 with Attached Hot Shoe. You can see that the normal height of the camera end of the Nikon SC-17 Off Camera Cord is 0.98 inches, while in comparison, the minimum reduced height is 0.58 inches. This is especially useful for those Leica owners to allow both an external finder and an off camera flash to work together. Putting a non-dedicated hot shoe (X-contact only), seen in image below, on top increases this 
height by 0.1 inch for a total height of 0.68 inches. A plain cold mounting shoe can be attached to the top which would only add 0.05 inches for a total height of 0.63 inches. In this other view of the camera end of the SC-17, you can see the standard coiled cord has been replaced with a mini-DIN connector, which would allow any length of mini-DIN extension cords (6' $30, 10' $33, 15' $35, 25' $40) to be put between the two ends of the SC-17 OCC. To mod the SC-17 from the normal height to the Low Profile height is $75 in addition to the SC-17 cord itself. Like all my OCC mods, you can supply the SC-17, or I can, although it is a discontinued item, and only used versions are available, but they are usually $60 for the OCC. It is $80 to replace the coiled cord with the mini-DIN connector set (This mini DIN connection must be done to get the smallest height possible as the existing coiled cord it much thicker than the mini-DIN cord). To add the non-dedicated hot shoe to the top of the Low Profile SC-17 is $80, while adding just a plain cold mounting shoe is $50. (You could also skip the cold shoe, and have this Low Profile SC-17 attached directly to the bottom of an external finder, if desired.) For another item often used for the Leica camera is my custom Low Profile Hot Shoe Pickup seen in this link.AC(***) Measure OCC's for Shortening
Measure OCC for ShorteningClick on the image to review the directions on how to measure and mark your OCC (Canon, Nikon, or other), for shortening so it fits your needs when used with a specialized camera bracket. It is $60 to shorten your cord to your specs. The cord will not be cut and spliced at the points marked as A & B in the image, but these markers will be used to determine how much cord to pull back inside the camera end of the OCC.
AD(***) Shortened OCC's: SC-28 & SC-29
Here are examples of both the SC-28 and the SC-29 OCC's (Off Camera Cord's) having been shortened to a relaxed length of just 8 inches. The cord was pulled into the camera end, as in the above instructions. This mod is $60. If you wish to have the cord pulled into the flash end also, so that the 5 inch straight tail is smaller, this would add another $60 since it is actually a second mod on the same cord. 
Here the the SC-28 shortened to just 8 coils, but a non-dedicated hot shoe has been added to the top of the camera end. This hot shoe can trigger a radio transmitter, or a manual flash unit. This flash unit can be any brand of flash, but it will only fire in a manual mode, and then can be used as a bounce flash to add dramatic light to the overall scene. The mod to shorten the SC-28 is $60, and the non-dedicated hot shoe addition is $80, and as all of these mods, it is best done on a SC-28 you send me, or I can supply a new one for $75.AE(***) 2x Mini-DIN Splitter w/ Hot Shoe
The OCC 2x Signal Splitter is a custom item that can be configured in different ways. When used with the OCC with the mini-DIN connectors, this 2x Splitter can allow multiple connection points using mini-DIN extensions in various lengths. The 2x Splitter in a plain junction box without the hot shoe or sync ports is $140. As shown with the hot shoe, sync ports, and mounting foot is $260.AF(***) 2x Mini-DIN Splitter and Components
This OCC 2x Splitter Connection Image shows how the 2x Splitter (above)can be connected in between the camera and extension (flash) ends of the OCC. Normally, mini-DIN extensions in various lengths are used to extend the separation between the components. The 2x Splitter as shown (#2) is $260. The Extension end with Pass-Thru (#3) is actually a mini-DIN splitter built into the extension end and is $150, while the extension end ending in the min-DIN connector (#4) is $95 without the aux sync jack, and $165 including the aux sync jack. These components are shown using the OCC-2 flash end, while using the OC-E3 flash end would add $15 to the costs.OCC's below are also in the Always Ready Stand / Bracket section:
AG(***)Flash Mounting / triggering options:
Dual Linked Cords - Coiled or Straight
The Dual Linked Canon OC-E3 Off Camera Cord (coiled section) can be made for $80 from 2 OC-E3 cords you send me or it will cost $230 if I supply both of the OC-E3 cords. If you can only supply one cord the finished Dual Linked OC-E3 Cord will cost $150. The finished Dual Linked OC-E3 Cord will allow the flash units to be triggered in eTTL or manual mode. The flash ends are hardwired together, so no connectors can get pulled apart. If you tend to be any bit rough with your equipment, you should also consider the OCC Epoxy Reinforcement for each of the flash ends, which will replace the short screws with 1/2 inch long screws and nuts, and then fill the entire flash end housing with epoxy under pressure, capturing the long screws in the epoxy, just as rebar in concrete. This mod is usually $60 each flash end, but for this setup, the pair can be done for $100. No flash end mishaps have occurred in any of the Epoxy Reinforcements already done.Important Note on Generic OC-E3 Cords:
Some of the generic OC-E3 cords can indeed be used, but they have a 6 inch long straight tail section on either side of the coiled section, while the Cannon branded cords tend to have a straight section of only 2 or 3 inches. This is important as now it has to be specified (by the photog) if the tail sections are desired to be long or short. It becomes an additional expense to use the generic cords, and then make the tail section short, and would be better to just use a Canon branded cord with short tails.
Dual Dedicated Canon Hot Shoe - Important Notes
AH(***)
The Dual Linked Canon OC-E3 Off Camera Cord (straight section) will cost an additional $40 to heat treat and uncoil the cable between the 2 flash sections. To have the cable exit the sides of the flash ends (shown), as opposed to the usual front of the flash end, will cost an additional $25.Dual Dedicated Canon Hot Shoe - Important Notes
Items below are from the Misc Custom Projects section:
AI(***) Mini-DIN Inline Jack
To attach a mini-DIN inline jack (or a plug, as in the next 2 images) to a cut coiled cord is $95. It is an extra $95 to have both connectors assembled onto the coiled cable. To then add the short mating mini-DIN connector to the other end of the OCC would be $40. This and all OCC mods can be done on your cord, or one I supply. While the OCC-2 is still available, it is $60, while the OCC-3 (actually called 
the OC-E3) would be $85. Mini-DIN extensions can then be used to extend the length as desired. Prices for the extensions can be seen in the Sync Cord post. This OEM short Canon coiled cord can also be lengthened by removing the coiled cable entirely and using a fixed length straight cable ($60 + $2/ft cable cost), a pair of molded mini-DIN connectors ($80) and mini-DIN extensions, or a new soft 
rubber coiled cable that stretches 6 to 8 feet ($60 + $40 cable cost). More information and pictures can be seen in the sections on Off Camera Cords.
AJ(***) OCC-2 with Attached Mini Plug
Any Off Camera Cord (supplied by you or me, see above) can be modified to have a hardwired cable ending in a straight mini plug as shown for $60. Most other connector ends are also available (see the section on Plugs/Jacks, etc), usually for just $5 additional. In addition, the connector can be a hardwired Hot Shoe Adapter for $75. The usual length for the straight mini plug would be about 10 inches (using the Pocket Wizard), and for right angle plugs the length can usually be shorter, although any length is available.AK(***) OCC-2 w/ Attached Mini Jack
Here is an example of a Customized Application of an OCC where the molded inline mini jack is hardwired to come out of the front of the OCC, parallel to the coiled cable, and is threaded through the coil itself. The customer supplied 3 prong HH to PC plug sync cord was then modified to the proper length, and mini plug connector was added. These modifications total $80 and do not include either the Off Camera Cord or the HH cord.********************************************************************************
Options Available Review (both Canon & Nikon):
Most options are available for both the Canon and Nikon Cords.
Canon Off Camera Shoe Cord 2 (New OEM).....................$60
Hardwired extension end hot shoe...............................$75
Hardwired extension end miniphone plug.......................$60
2 sub mini sync jacks (one each end, one sync cable incl)...$130
1 sub mini sync jack (either end, one sync cable incl).........$70
Mini DIN or DIN connector set (replaces coiled cord)...........$80
Attached hot shoe (camera end)..................................$80
Attached dedicated hot shoe (camera end)....................$130
Mini-DIN cables M/F: 6 ft: $30, 10 ft: $33, 15 ft: $35, 25 ft: $40
DIN 5' coiled extension cable (M/F)...............................$30
Hard wired straight cable extension: $60 mod fee + $2/ft cable fee
Hard wired 5' coiled cable extension:.............................$70
...Cut and shorten above coiled cord..............................$5
Cut and shorten your supplied coiled cord .......................$60
NEW MINI-DIN CABLES: 50' $65, 100' $85
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Off Camera Cord Mods -Listing & Notes
Note: Please remember that each of the images seen here have been made with the specific options wanted by the photog. Use these images only as a guide. Your mod will be made just as you wish, nothing more. If you have questions, please ask!
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IMPORTANT NOTE (11-18-07): When the 580EX II flash is used with the Canon Mark III, and as of 6-18-08 also the 40D, the Aux Sync Jack (or attached hot shoe) will NOT output a signal to fire a radio transmitter, even if this mod is done due to a pulsed signal in the communication between the 580EX II and these cameras. Doing the mod will, however, allow the flash to output a signal to fire a transmitter with all the other Canon bodies, and will also allow an input signal from a radio receiver in all 6 of the operational modes, regardless which Canon body is being used.The current workaround here would be to connect the radio transmitter directly to the camera PC jack, instead of the 580EX II, or use the 580EX II flash as the off camera flash, and use a different flash for the on camera fill unit. The PW can be mounted either to the flash head (PW Caddy), or even to the camera bottom using the Modified Tripod Quick Release Setup, shown here.
UPDATE (1-29-08): Testing is STILL in process to filter the trigger output so this combination of flash and body works just as it does with the other Canon bodies. I hope to have a definite answer soon! Stay tuned!
UPDATE (5-13-09): I now have a work around trigger. It is currently being called the "Pre-Flash Ignore Trigger", and more of the writeup can be seen in the New Projects Section, at the attached link. This little device will ignore the pulsing and pre-flash, and trigger a radio transmitter, or a slave flash just when the main flash fires. The device can be made in various forms and configurations. Since it is not a mass produced item, it is available with different options (more to follow).
(***) Dual Dedicated Canon Hot Shoe: Notes 11-30-09
The Dual Dedicated Hot Shoe setups will allow 2 EX flash units to operate correctly in eTTL mode, as long as both are powered on, and the wireless component is set to OFF (not Master, nor Slave). This has been used successfully many times in many different forms, as seen thoughout this section, and in the Dual Flash Section. This is primarily used to provide additional light output over using just a single unit, and thereby also reducing the flash recycle time of each unit. What does not seem to work is to have one flash unit being used as a bounce, while the other unit is pointing straight ahead. In this case, the bounce flash should likely be used in a manual mode using a non-dedcated hot shoe.
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Coiled Cord Comparison - OEM vs Custom
Dual Linked OC-E3 Off Camera Cord - Coiled or Straight Section
OCC 2x Signal Splitter
OCC 2x Signal Splitter & Connections
OCC Epoxy Reinforcement
OCC Hot Shoe Pass-Through, Aux Sync Jack
OCC Mini-DIN Flush Mount Jack, Hot Shoe Pass-Through
OCC w/ A-B-AB Selector Switch
OCC w/ Attached Hot Shoe Extension End
OCC w/ Attached Mini Plug Extension End
OCC w/ Dedicated Hot Shoe, Aux Sync Jack(s)
OCC w/ Dedicated Hot Shoe (OC-E3 Version)
OCC w/ Ded Hot Shoe, Shortened, Cord Left Exit
OCC w/ Hardwired Extension Cable
OCC w/ Mini-DIN Connector Set, Hot Shoe, Sync Jack(s)
OCC w/ Mini-DIN Connector Set, Hot Shoe, Sync Jack(s), Extensions
OCC w/ Non-dedicated Hot Shoe, Aux Sync Jack(s)
OCC w/ Non-dedicated Hot Shoe, Extended Coiled Cord
OCC w/ Pass through Splitter Flash End (OC-E3)
Nikon SC-17 Low Profile w/ Attached Hot Shoe
Nikon SC-17 w/ AS-10 Dedicated Hot Shoe
Nikon SC-17 w/ Hot Shoe, SC-18 modded sync cord
Nikon SC-29 - Measure and Mark for Shortening
Nikon SC-29 w/ mini-DIN Connector Set
Shorten an Off Camera Cord - Measure and Mark
ST-E2 w/ Dedicated Hot Shoe, IR Shut-Off Switch
ST-E2 w/ Hot Shoe, Sync Jack
ST-E2 w/ Hot Shoe, Sync Jack, mini-DIN Connector
ST-E2 w/ Metal Foot Mod
ST-E2 w/ OCC, Sync Jack
ST-E2 w/ ScrewLock PC Jack, Non-Ded Hot Shoe
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