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p.11 #1 · CyberSync Review..

Got my cybersyncs today as well. Work very well and fire every time. An off switch would make them better than they are, but I dont mind pulling the batteries for storage. Happy to reliably sync at 1/200 on my 5d with zero issues.

Jan 22, 2009 at 05:37 AM

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p.11 #2 · CyberSync Review..

I just got mine last week, but I forgot to order the adapter for the 580, so I just got that in a couple days ago and so far I'm loving 'em! I agree an off-switch would just make me feel better.

Does anyone have any suggestions as to what I can use to hold the receiver in place on the lightstand or flash or something?

Jan 22, 2009 at 09:28 PM

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p.11 #3 · CyberSync Review..

ckhagen wrote:
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Does anyone have any suggestions as to what I can use to hold the receiver in place on the lightstand or flash or something?

Try cutting some strips of velcro, attach where you think it works best.

Dave

Jan 22, 2009 at 10:08 PM

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p.11 #4 · CyberSync Review..

I used 1" wide velcro, pic 3 shows the strip where I put it.

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Jan 23, 2009 at 12:26 AM

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p.11 #5 · CyberSync Review..

Silly question but I assume a CSRB+ can be triggered by a CST? While I don't need the + features now, for an extra $20 if I ever do get AB lights I'd like to be ready to go with the addition of a CyberCommander.

Jan 23, 2009 at 02:35 AM

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p.11 #6 · CyberSync Review..

The CST will, yes. I'm planning on the same thing you are. I bought two csrb+' and a cst. works great.

Jan 23, 2009 at 04:40 AM

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p.11 #7 · CyberSync Review..

Yes. Using the CSRB+ will give you metering and unlimited grouping even with no PCB lights from the Cyber Commander. From the CST it will fire all lights on the same frequency and that's it.

Jan 23, 2009 at 08:06 AM

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p.11 #8 · CyberSync Review..

Much obliged Paul and Bobby. Paul, thanks for coming up with a reliable radio trigger that mere mortals (translated: amateurs) can feel good about purchasing. I mean, how many times does *anyone* need to trigger 1700 feet away?

Jan 23, 2009 at 03:47 PM

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p.11 #9 · CyberSync Review..

the Cybersync are incredible!!! I love them.

I only have one problem. When I try to use a flash on camera, the flash lock up. I have a d-80 and it hasn't got a pc terminal. I know that I have to put a new battery in the CST to avoid that. But, that´s the only solution? and Does anyone know how much time the new battery will be effective and not start freezing the flash again?

thanks!

sorry my English!!

May 05, 2009 at 07:51 PM

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p.11 #10 · CyberSync Review..

looks like a great product. i might have to pick up a set when i'm in the states next.

May 07, 2009 at 12:27 AM

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p.11 #11 · CyberSync Review..

had mine since its come out and loving it so far.
i just wish there was an actual on and off switch as the receivers turn on when they get bumped in my bag.
so i have to always take the batteries out...

May 07, 2009 at 12:55 AM

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choiboyogg wrote:
had mine since its come out and loving it so far.
i just wish there was an actual on and off switch as the receivers turn on when they get bumped in my bag.
so i have to always take the batteries out...

Do you have one of the newer models with the flush-set switch? Some people are shaving down the switch themselves.

May 07, 2009 at 12:31 PM

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p.11 #13 · CyberSync Review..

Just some quick real world experience with the CST and CSRB+.

Reliability of firing. Perfect!

Small little irks:

On the CSRB+ the battery door has a little tab that you spring forward to get to the batteries. If you open the door and then reseat the door the tab doesn't spring back and the door will just fall off the next time you flip over the CSRB+. You have to remember to manually push this little tab forward. Once you do this the battery door stays in place.

The CST needs an on/off switch. It's just plain silly. Here is one scenario.

We're doing a wedding. The CST is attached to the camera via a PC outlet and firing a big strobe (AB1600) mounted high up to provide some room light (one stop under ambient) when we want it. We're using speedlites for key/fill. However, sometimes we want to switch to dance shots that have more of a "club" feel and use just two speedlites (one on camera) and the other being an assistant with a light on a stick. To kill the AB1600 you have to unplug the cord from the camera. It would make more sense just to switch off the CST, but there is no ON/OFF button.

For some reason the CSRB+ was used on one senior portrait session and then on the second session (1 week later) the batteries were dead. It took use awhile to figure out. In case anyone cares, it would fire one time (using the test button the CST) and then nothing. I would fiddle for awhile and try it again and it would fire one time and then nothing. Finally, we tried changing batteries and we were back in business.

Don't know if the batteries it shipped with were weak or if the CST button was being accidently pressed (have the older model with the non-flush button) in the bag repeatedly. So now we remove the AA's at the end of each shoot.

May 10, 2009 at 10:51 AM

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p.11 #14 · CyberSync Review..

How good is this Cybersync ?. Will it trigger through 2 double glass doors ?. Does the Tx and Rx have to be Line Of Sight ?.

Thanks!.

May 10, 2009 at 01:15 PM

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kewlcanon wrote:
How good is this Cybersync ?. Will it trigger through 2 double glass doors ?. Does the Tx and Rx have to be Line Of Sight ?.

Thanks!.

Have you not read any of the post

Have you not visited AB website

Have you not

Wow!

May 10, 2009 at 04:35 PM

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p.11 #16 · CyberSync Review..

have YOU not ready any of the posts? There is nothing in there stating (it shoots through double glass doors)... The guy was just asking a question, if you can't be informative in your response, why dont you save your post?

We can't be the ALL knowing like your self, on every single topic, on this forum........

May 11, 2009 at 12:48 AM

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choiboyogg wrote:
had mine since its come out and loving it so far.
i just wish there was an actual on and off switch as the receivers turn on when they get bumped in my bag.
so i have to always take the batteries out...

That is the one thing keeping me from purchase. I wanted to keep all my equipment AB... but for the sake of the on off switch, and having to keep up on if I have batteries with me or not - eh... not what I want to worry about in the field.

(shrugs) Overall though, it would seem everyone likes them... esp for the price!

May 11, 2009 at 12:52 AM

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kewlcanon wrote:
How good is this Cybersync ?. Will it trigger through 2 double glass doors ?. Does the Tx and Rx have to be Line Of Sight ?.

Thanks!.
El gatto is hanging out inside the house, and I'm in the yard. Cybersync-ing it up.

Get some.

May 11, 2009 at 01:01 AM

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p.11 #19 · CyberSync Review..

Nice.... Cute cat.. haha

Guess that answers the questions

May 11, 2009 at 01:06 AM

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p.11 #20 · CyberSync Review..

Did you get it to trigger everytime ?. I've tried my friend's Cybersync before but seems it doesn't trigger if it's like 40 feet apart, maybe malfunction units ?

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kewlcanon wrote:
How good is this Cybersync ?. Will it trigger through 2 double glass doors ?. Does the Tx and Rx have to be Line Of Sight ?.

Thanks!.
El gatto is hanging out inside the house, and I'm in the yard. Cybersync-ing it up.

Get some.

May 11, 2009 at 01:35 AM

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p.11 #21 · CyberSync Review..

Regarding the lack of on/off switch; I just switch it to a different channel when I want to go ambient or on-camera flash only.

Regarding the battery life; I have had mine for at least 6 months and have triggered them at least 2000 times... and they're still on the original batteries. I think I'll replace them just for kicks.

They still could use a better mounting/hanging system. Transmitters and receivers still could use on/off switches. Overall, I'm thrilled with them.

May 11, 2009 at 05:26 AM

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p.11 #22 · CyberSync Review..

I bought the transmitter and two receivers when they first came out. Overall, I am very pleased with the setup. Of late, my biggest problem I have had is the receivers will not fire. I have to pull the battery out of the receiver and then put it back in to get it to work again. I replaced the batteries with fresh ones, to confirm that the battery was not the problem. This will happen in the middle of shooting, which is very frustrating.
From what I have read here and on the Paul Buff forums, my experience is uncommon.

Other than that, I really like the devices and am very pleased with them.

BLR

May 11, 2009 at 06:09 PM

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p.11 #23 · CyberSync Review..

Why not return it for replacement. They will gladly replace it for you.

Mufutau

Ubuhle wrote:
I bought the transmitter and two receivers when they first came out. Overall, I am very pleased with the setup. Of late, my biggest problem I have had is the receivers will not fire. I have to pull the battery out of the receiver and then put it back in to get it to work again. I replaced the batteries with fresh ones, to confirm that the battery was not the problem. This will happen in the middle of shooting, which is very frustrating.
From what I have read here and on the Paul Buff forums, my experience is uncommon.

Other than that, I really like the devices and am very pleased with them.

BLR

May 12, 2009 at 02:57 AM

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p.11 #24 · CyberSync Review..

I'm kinda curious about this. I don't have one of these yet, but I'd like to know just why you would want to trigger your lights from 1/8 mile away?

May 12, 2009 at 03:50 AM

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p.11 #25 · CyberSync Review..

Boredom? (big ass lens?) Just to say you did it? lol...

I only need it for about 100 feet... if that... just depends I guess

May 12, 2009 at 05:29 AM


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