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Jul 14, 2008 at 11:10 PM

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Greg Feldman wrote:
There's an advantage only because I'm looking at adding two to three more lights to my kit; for the cost of one more PW (I do already have PWs), I could get a small bucket of Cybersyncs.

That being said, I'll stick with PW for now and wait for reports from those who've used Cybersyncs for a while.

For this case you hould be able to mix and match to some degree... I cannot see why a PW(receive) could not be connected to a PCB(xmit) and then on.... I assume it would add some delay but possibly workable.

I am waiting for some more user comments & experience - not falling for that again (flee bay crap triggers) but otherwise Paul might have a virgin customer

I am also half looking to move to some studio strobes but will see what the commander stuff will do as in no hurry yet (battery flashes working okay for me inside right now) cauyse might be a nice all round solution.

Jul 15, 2008 at 12:50 AM

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Could you post a picture of these actually mounted to your camera? preferably a Nikon D300? I'd like to see the size of them while on a camera. Thanks a tonne if you can.

Cheers!

Jul 15, 2008 at 12:11 PM

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AndrewE wrote:
Could you post a picture of these actually mounted to your camera? preferably a Nikon D300? I'd like to see the size of them while on a camera. Thanks a tonne if you can.

Cheers!

http://www.alienbees.com/cybersync.html

Jul 15, 2008 at 01:52 PM

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p.2 #5 · CyberSync Review..

thanks.. I was hoping for an actual photo of the real product. That looks like a digital 3d model overlayed on the photo?

Jul 15, 2008 at 03:01 PM

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AndrewE wrote:
thanks.. I was hoping for an actual photo of the real product. That looks like a digital 3d model overlayed on the photo?

It is, but it's exactly like the real thing.

Jul 15, 2008 at 04:48 PM

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p.2 #7 · CyberSync Review..

Cool I'll take your word on it Paul. Just a little credit: I've taken my bees absolutely everywhere except underwater, including Dory's

Still haven't let me down!

Jul 15, 2008 at 05:18 PM

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AndrewE wrote:
thanks.. I was hoping for an actual photo of the real product. That looks like a digital 3d model overlayed on the photo?

The very first thing the OP of this thread established is the size of the transmitter in relation to the size of a quarter..picture included.

Jul 15, 2008 at 05:48 PM

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p.2 #9 · CyberSync Review..

Paul Buff wrote: ...2.4GHz is international and OK in all countries we are aware of. This is why PW has different versions for different countries.

Thank you for the quick reply. I'm impressed.

Jul 16, 2008 at 12:45 AM

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p.2 #10 · CyberSync Review..

i really, really, really, love mine.
forget Pocket wiards!

Jul 16, 2008 at 02:29 AM

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p.2 #11 · CyberSync Review..

i wonder if these can be internally implanted inside a white lightning 1600?

Jul 16, 2008 at 03:12 AM

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p.2 #12 · CyberSync Review..

Paul,

Have you tested the CyberSyncs under temperature extremes?

I can see using the wireless trigger for a remote wildlife setup. I once tried a cheap wireless shutter release that became absolutely worthless in moderately cold weather (just above freezing).

Edited on Jul 16, 2008 at 05:41 AM

Jul 16, 2008 at 05:41 AM

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p.2 #13 · CyberSync Review..

davidjames wrote:
i wonder if these can be internally implanted inside a white lightning 1600?
We don't believe in radio implants. Doesn't allow for future improvements and if the radio fails or needs updating the whole light must be returned.

The upcoming CSR+ and Cyber Commander will make WL do things not ever possible with any system.

Jul 16, 2008 at 06:13 AM

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p.2 #14 · CyberSync Review..

Got mine yesterday and absolutely love them. Looked around for an off switch for a little while then decided to read the manual :-)

Martin

Jul 16, 2008 at 06:55 PM

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p.2 #15 · CyberSync Review..

Does anyone have any pictures of the battery-powered receiver? Maybe with it next to the transmitter, or next to a PW receiver for a size comparison?

Bill

Jul 16, 2008 at 10:01 PM

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p.2 #16 · CyberSync Review..

I hate on/off switches on battery gear unless needed, CST is always sleeping, with a two year battery life and wakes up and transmits the signal all in 1/4000 second. Users regularly leave power switches on and find the battery dead when to use them.

CSR uses more power because it has to be awake and ready to receive and command all during a session. If on constantly battery life is 200 hours. It's timer keeps it on an hour at a time and keeps refreshing every time it receives a command, then goes to sleep an hour later. This gives you about 50 four hour sessions on a battery change.

Jul 16, 2008 at 10:02 PM

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p.2 #17 · CyberSync Review..

Here is a quick shot of the transmitter and battery receiver on a 5D:

2008 © dmward

Jul 16, 2008 at 11:34 PM

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p.2 #18 · CyberSync Review..

Perfect! Thanks. Does that cord unplug from the receiver, or is is permanently attached?

Bill

Jul 16, 2008 at 11:37 PM

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p.2 #19 · CyberSync Review..

Yes, it unplugs. The receiver comes with two cables. One has the mini jacks at each end, the other has a PC connector at one end.

Jul 17, 2008 at 01:56 AM

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p.2 #20 · CyberSync Review..

Fred and staff - twice this week I have made informative non-commercial posts on these threads that have disappeared. Are you becoming Buff Phobic or what?

To repeat what was deleted for whatever reason:

1. The sync cord is detachable for greater reliability and to allow different cord styles.
2. Thanks DM for posting the picture.

Now, Fred and staff, is that so bad

Please decide if you want my contributions to your forum or not.

Jul 17, 2008 at 02:44 AM

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cm0rris0n wrote:
If using the transmitter's test button to fire a remote camera (using the appropriate cable) will holding down the test button transmit in such a way to mimic if the shutter was held down? Or in other words, can it cause the camera to take 5 (or whatever the camera is capable of shooting) fps or is it one test button depress = one shutter actuation?

These answers were also deleted this week by someone at FM:

CyberSync sends only a short trip signal to the camera - one frame per signal. You can shoot at 5-8 frames per second by pressing the CST button repeatedly.

Please leave my posts like this in place or say goodbye to me Fred. I will apologize for these statements if there is some technical reason for my posts being deleted.

Jul 17, 2008 at 02:49 AM

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p.2 #22 · CyberSync Review..

Would hate to see you go Paul...... I'm sold, have my order in for 1 transmitter and 2 bat rcv'rs ..... and what the hec, a Vag II.... can't wait!

Jul 17, 2008 at 03:11 AM

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p.2 #23 · CyberSync Review..

I'm sold as well. With the customer service of Alienbees, I can't imagine any problems occuring that will not be resolved very quickly.

Jul 17, 2008 at 11:53 AM

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p.2 #24 · CyberSync Review..

In my experience, Paul and his company have gone out of their way to ensure that information is provided without commercial "trimmings". I would be disappointed to have Paul discontinue participation here.

The current Cybersync products are great, and work as described. The receivers, both AC and battery, have detachable cables with a mini jack connection. The selector rotating switch is easy to turn with detents to ensure that it is set as one wishes.

I have 5 ABs and am impatiently waiting for the Plus receivers which, according to pre-release information, will have a connection to the AB for remote control of light intensity. This capability is via the enhanced Cyber Commander trigger unit.

I have the wired remote but seldom use it because of all the wires. This new solution sounds ideal.

As before, I have no affiliation with Paul Buff, Inc. and am doing what satisfied customers do, applauding the products, and customer service. Which many of us here have experienced.

Jul 17, 2008 at 12:47 PM

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p.2 #25 · CyberSync Review..

Sorry for the obvious question as I completely missed it- but type of batteries power the non-AC receivers?

Jul 18, 2008 at 08:03 PM


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