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Black coiled cable with male and female SubMiniPhone connectors, six feet long

MK Controls

MK Controls 6' Extension Cable for Lightning Bug camera accessory

SKU CH-AQEX-YF9GG

Six-foot male-to-female SubMiniPhone cable extends the Lightning Bug remote shutter for flexible camera positioning

  • Operate Lightning Bug remote shutter from greater distance with 6-foot extension cable
  • Secure connection via male SubMiniPhone plug to female SubMiniPhone jack
  • Maintains full Lightning Bug functionality and responsiveness for precise camera control
  • Durable construction withstands frequent use for long-lasting reliability
  • Extends device reach up to six feet for flexible equipment positioning

Extended Reach for Lightning Bug

This six-foot extension cable connects a Lightning Bug remote shutter to a camera body, giving photographers extra working distance when triggering exposures remotely. It is intended for shooters who need to operate the release from behind the camera, off to the side, or from a tripod position that the stock cable cannot reach.

Signal Integrity Over Length

The male-to-female SubMiniPhone link carries the shutter signal without added electronics, so latency and reliability remain identical to a direct connection even at the full six-foot span. Coiled or straight routing does not introduce intermittent contact, making it dependable for long-exposure sequences, time-lapse sessions, or studio setups where the release must stay plugged in for hours.

SubMiniPhone Connectors and Cable Build

Both ends use locking SubMiniPhone plugs that seat firmly in the Lightning Bug and camera ports, resisting accidental disconnection during handling. The jacket is flexible enough to coil neatly in a bag yet thick enough to withstand repeated bending around tripod legs or cold-shoe mounts. No power, data, or audio signals pass through — only the remote-trigger circuit the Lightning Bug requires.

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Price $4.99
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Specifications

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Questions about this item

Will the cable generate any heat or electrical noise during long shooting sessions?

The extension cable is a passive copper link with no active electronics, so it produces no heat or electrical noise regardless of how long it stays connected.

What must I already own for this 6-foot SubMiniPhone male-to-female cable to work?

You need a Lightning Bug remote shutter (or other device) with a SubMiniPhone jack and a camera or accessory that accepts a SubMiniPhone plug.

Does the 6-foot SubMiniPhone extension retain full shutter response when used with an older Lightning Bug unit?

Yes, the cable is wired pin-for-pin for SubMiniPhone, so every shutter, focus and control signal passes through unchanged with older Lightning Bug models.

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