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Nissin Syncho Eye
The
Nissin Syncho Eye is an optical flash trigger which works without
batteries. Just place it within the reach of a flash and it will
trigger a second flash. So no need of long cables in big rooms. There
are similar devices from other firms, I have one from Hama.
Some pictures:

Original box and case.

Case open.

Front.

Seen from the side.

PC socket
A very handy little thing.