HDMI cable for Canon 7D

cmkultradomecmkultradome Registered Users Posts: 516 Major grins
edited January 25, 2011 in Accessories
I would like to view the photos/videos I've taken on my Canon 7D on a high def TV. From what I read I have to purchase a separate cable. A 7D guide that I bought mentioned the Canon HTC-100 cable. When I looked on line for the Canon HTC-100 cable it costs about $40-50. When I stopped at our local Radio Shack, they wanted $69 for the same type of cable. When I did a search on Amazon it showed generic cables that said they would work with a 7D for under $10. Has anyone used these cheaper cables? I would really like to go the cheaper route, since it is just to view images I've taken immediately after when I'm visiting relative and don't have access to my desktop computer.

Stephanie

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  • PilotBradPilotBrad Registered Users Posts: 339 Major grins
    edited January 24, 2011
    Yup, paid around $5 for mine on Amazon a few months back. Works fine.
    Brad
    My SmugMug
  • OverfocusedOverfocused Registered Users Posts: 1,068 Major grins
    edited January 24, 2011
    I second that. The cheap cables are just as good.

    I got an HDMI 1.4 cable for $3 shipped via ebay and it works without any coloration problems or poor connection. Its even got interference shields installed onto it!
    www.overfocused.com
  • EdDEdD Registered Users Posts: 1 Beginner grinner
    edited January 24, 2011
    Got mine from monoprice.com. It was labelled 6ft 30AWG High Speed Mini-HDMI (Type C) to HDMI (Type A) Cable - Black

    I have a 5D Mk II and it's worked beautifully with the cable -- no problems at all. The reviews also show other people buying it for the 7D and 5D MK II.
  • cmkultradomecmkultradome Registered Users Posts: 516 Major grins
    edited January 25, 2011
    Thanks everyone - going to buy my cheap cable right now (I'll use the extra money for some more memory!!)

    Stephanie
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