Where can I buy a 1 ft cable like this mini av cable?

[loveshine]

http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/40...er_to.html

I've googled and went to Radio Shack and I can not find one but I know they must exist....

[Racer X]

most people don't want them that short.

[Buzz]

you could always buy a camcorder just for the cable... but they're usually a bit longer than 1 ft...

I'd think BestBuy, or your local camera/video store would be likely, though the length, or lack thereof, may still be problematic.

[mikebw]

You can also search for an iPod AV cable since it does the same thing, there might be more options out there.

[Racer X]

I have only ever seen 3 or 6 foot versions. is this workable?

[Gareth]

Note that a couple of the "colors" are reversed on the iPod video cables (i.e. when used with a video device, the white plug is actually video, or some such thing, don't remember which cables are switched exactly).

Shortest version of that cable I've ever seen is about 6-8" with female RCA plugs but is bundled with Sony clamshell decks (i.e. GV-D1000). Not sure where you'd get it separately.

[mikebw]

Alternatively, modern technology has provided us the means to shorten the length of any cable whist retaining full functionality-

Behold- the rubber band!

[ileneh]

Check http://www.youdoitelectronics.com/ for odd cables and such.
They don't have mail order off the site, but you can call them and order a part.

They're in my town and a very reputable dealer! (I buy all my cables there, cause they're so handy.)

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[loveshine]

I should have explained that it's for my Steadycam Pilot rig. I have a longer cord but it makes it difficult to get a precise balence when I set up a camera due to the bundled extra cable. It is incredibly feather sensitive.

Steadycam has still not called me back yet, but it's looking like I will just make one or chop mine down with solder and tape.

You-do-it, didn't.

Thanks for the info and the chuckles.