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p.4 #1 · CyberSync Review..

Batteries are AA.

..just got mine in today...I got the transmitter and 5 battery powered receivers..I can not wait to test when I get home. And the best part...all of them, with cords AND batteries for roughly the price of two new PWs.

Paul has outdone himself and COMPLETELY made up for their past attempts at wireless triggers. This is precisely why I love this company..they listen to their customers and do what they can to give us what we want, at reasonable prices!

Paul, good luck..looking forward to the Cyber Commander...

Aug 06, 2008 at 03:02 PM

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p.4 #2 · CyberSync Review..

Has no one else had a problem with the batteries in the CSRB running down? My batteries were dead when my CSRB arrived. I swapped out the dead batteries with fresh ones and they were dead within 24 hours. Now I just remove the batteries until I'm ready to use them, but that's just one more thing to have to remember when preparing for a shoot. Don't get me wrong, I love ditching the sync cord and using the transmitter and receiver, but am I all alone in this problem?

Aug 08, 2008 at 11:18 PM

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p.4 #3 · CyberSync Review..

We have seen two instances of this out of several thousand shipped. Got one back from a customer just today and found a foil on the board that was to close to another foil and was the cause of the problem. I production fix is in place so it doesn't occur any more. So call us and you won't have the problem.

Aug 09, 2008 at 03:18 AM

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p.4 #4 · CyberSync Review..

Paul Buff wrote:

Using CyberSync to actuate the shutter of your camera, second camera or remote camera:

Both the CSR and CSRB receivers are capable of remotely tripping a camera shutter from the CST transmitter test button. You will need an auxiliary remote shutter cable for your particular camera. .

Paul, this is just a stab in the dark, but is there any way to not only do this, but have my Canon TC-80N3 wireless-remote control the Cybersync transmitter? In other words: I'd like to be able to "remote the remote," - set it to fire once per second for a minute, but be able to hold it 50 feet away from my camera.

Probably not a standard need, so I'm not expecting a yes, but any chance?
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Paul Buff wrote:

A major consideration when using CyberSync to trip a camera is the fact that the camera has a few milliseconds of delay between the instant it receives a trip command and the time the mirror flips up and the shutter is opened. Because of this delay, you cannot use the same CST signal that trips the camera to fire your flash units. The flash units would fire before the shutter is open and you will have no exposure. But there is an easy remedy: .

Can't you use mirror lock-up?

Edited by Cableaddict on Aug 09, 2008 at 02:18 PM GMT

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Aug 09, 2008 at 09:42 AM

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Paul Buff wrote:
We have seen two instances of this out of several thousand shipped. Got one back from a customer just today and found a foil on the board that was to close to another foil and was the cause of the problem. I production fix is in place so it doesn't occur any more. So call us and you won't have the problem.

I did e-mail customer service and they said they had no idea why my batteries would be dead. They offered to send me two new batteries.

Aug 09, 2008 at 01:45 PM

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p.4 #6 · CyberSync Review..

I believe that was before we found the close foil described above. The question is, did they perform OK with battery replacement - are they performing OK now? If not let us know. As I said, we have not seen any number of issues with this.

Aug 09, 2008 at 03:59 PM

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p.4 #7 · CyberSync Review..

They perform wonderfully, but since it drained the first two sets of batteries I have been removing the batteries when not using them. I will put a set in now and see if they are dead womorrow. If so, I'll give customer service a call.

Aug 09, 2008 at 07:47 PM

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p.4 #8 · CyberSync Review..

yea i ordered 4 receivers and one of them had the battery drain issue.
they sent out a replacement and i got my new one last week.
i havent had the time to test it out yet but im sure its fine.

im glad that paul found out what was wrong with it.

so far, the other 3 are working great.

Aug 14, 2008 at 01:24 AM

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p.4 #9 · CyberSync Review..

paul, im getting worried about the auto shut off one these receivers.
i did a shoot about 3 days ago.
when i went into my lighting case today, i saw that one of them were blinking.
it was not rubbing against anything.

i guess ill try to leave them on my desk and ill monitor them to see if they switch off like they are suppose to

Aug 18, 2008 at 10:38 PM

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p.4 #10 · CyberSync Review..

We have never seen this. Is it possible the transmitter was resting against something with its test button pushed? This would cause the transmitter to fire periodically and this would keep refreshing the receiver(s). Problems like this tend to gang up on certain people - maybe you're one of them! We have had very few reports of problems - less than 1%.

BTW, we are making special switch buttons that will place the top of the test switches flush with the housing top so they aren't susceptible to being pressed accidentally in storage. But this will take a while as we have to make new molds.

Aug 18, 2008 at 11:44 PM

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p.4 #11 · CyberSync Review..

paul, that is a good idea placing the on/off button on the top of the receiver.
i placed two of the four receivers on my desk and placed a timer for an hour.
ill let you know how it goes.

ill be going to europe next tues for 3 weeks.
so any testing after next tues will have to be done when i get back
thanks
andrew

Aug 18, 2008 at 11:49 PM

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p.4 #12 · CyberSync Review..

so paul, took a nap and woke up to find that the receivers turned off.
perhaps the lid of my case was hitting the rec
strange thing is, the case has a super soft lining and i figured it couldnt press the button but yea that probably was it.

Aug 19, 2008 at 01:51 AM

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p.4 #13 · CyberSync Review..

Just a quick follow up...

After much playing around, and actually using for a few shoots...I can say that I am VERY happy I did not spend the money on Pocket Wizards. These Cybersyncs are working flawlessly....not getting any misfires...and the range is superb.

Good job to all at Paul C. Buff for FINALLY bringing affordable, pro quality triggers to the market.

Next on my wish list is some Radio Poppers...wireless TTL sounds like a lot of fun. PWs be damned!

Aug 26, 2008 at 06:14 PM

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p.4 #14 · CyberSync Review..

Quick question I already asked over at PoTN. Does anyone know if the 2.4GHz interferes with our 2.4 cordless phone or wifi or other devices in the 2.4 range? only thing holding me back over the PWs.

Thanks.

Aug 27, 2008 at 04:49 AM

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p.4 #15 · CyberSync Review..

Same transceiver chip as Skyport. We have never seen an issue with WI FI or phones. In fact, I had 2.4GhZ phones in my house and they seriously interfere with my Apple Airport reception at 50', but never affected CyberSync at all - even at 350'.

One saving point is WI FI and phone use frequency hopping, while CS uses 16 switchable fixed frequencies.

Aug 27, 2008 at 04:56 PM

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p.4 #16 · CyberSync Review..

Paul Buff wrote:
Same transceiver chip as Skyport. We have never seen an issue with WI FI or phones. In fact, I had 2.4GhZ phones in my house and they seriously interfere with my Apple Airport reception at 50', but never affected CyberSync at all - even at 350'.

One saving point is WI FI and phone use frequency hopping, while CS uses 16 switchable fixed frequencies.

Thanks Paul, that was quick and thorough. I think I'm sold on the CS now

Aug 27, 2008 at 06:42 PM

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p.4 #17 · CyberSync Review..

We're using Skyports in an area with numerous Wi-Fi networks and 2.4Gz phones. No problems whatsoever.

Good luck.

Aug 27, 2008 at 06:53 PM

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p.4 #18 · CyberSync Review..

I recieved my set the other day. I have to say the small size and the reliability is pretty good so far. I bought the battery powered recievers, and I wish there was some way to attach them easily to either the flash or the strobe. I guess I'll come up with a rubber band, bungy cord, or strap system. I'd hate to velcro them.

Matt

Aug 28, 2008 at 02:51 PM

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p.4 #19 · CyberSync Review..

Received my transmitter and battery powered receiver yesterday, and they work great! I love the small size of the transmitter and it feels much lighter than those 2AA powered Pocketwizards.

I do have a few remarks, if I may...

1. I too wish the receivers had some strap system, I used velcro and it worked fine though.
2. The transmitter needs a pretty good amount of pressure to mount on the hotshoe of my 20D.. it's almost too tight.
3. I'd prefer the receivers to have an on/off switch, to preserve battery life,but that's a small detail.

Still, very glad I switched from PWs to CS.

One last thing.. for those thinking about importing them in Canada... Customs charged me a huge 61$ for import fees, for an order of 138$ !! That's just insane. Free-exchange my a**.

Aug 29, 2008 at 02:23 PM

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p.4 #20 · CyberSync Review..

recieved my cybersyncs the other day, no prob with the auto-turn-off on these. Also they sync right up to 1/500th with my 1D just fine.

very happy with these!

Exif information
Model	Canon EOS-1D
Date	2008:08:29 12:10:17
Original date	2008:08:29 14:01:13
Exposure time	1/500 sec
Focal length	85mm
Focal number	f/2.0
ISO speed	200 ISO
Exposure compensation	0.0

Aug 29, 2008 at 06:13 PM

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p.4 #21 · CyberSync Review..

Has anyone found a resource for the hotshoe cord that works with the cybersync? I have it working with the PC cord and my 580 EX II, but can't use it yet with my 430 EX. Any suggestions?

Aug 29, 2008 at 07:14 PM

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p.4 #22 · CyberSync Review..

Not sure if this was covered yet but.... Can I use my sb800 on camera in the hot shoe and connect the cybersync another way to trigger the strobe?

I would want to use the strobe as an extra filler at a reception and my sb800 as a direct flash for some shots.

Aug 29, 2008 at 07:45 PM

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p.4 #23 · CyberSync Review..

attach the cybersync transmitter to the camera via the camera's PC connector.

Aug 29, 2008 at 08:14 PM

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p.4 #24 · CyberSync Review..

Also for anyone wondering the cybersyncs will sync to 1/1000th on a 1D and 1/320th on a 20d. see this thread for a sample image from the 1D http://www.fredmiranda.com/forum/topic/682287

Carl

Aug 29, 2008 at 11:47 PM

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p.4 #25 · CyberSync Review..

Good to have more options!

I have a brand-new $100 Pocket Wizzard EOS drive cord that only works 5% of the time and PW wouldn't warranty it...said I could have damaged it. (by taking it out of the zip-lock bag I guess)

So it looks like I'll be cutting off the wire (think it's bad at the plug) and soldering one from Radio Shack on myself. Nice, love to have to fix brand-new products.

Aug 30, 2008 at 07:56 PM


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