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p.5 #1 · CyberSync Review..

Does anyone know where I can get one of these. Flashzebra.com doesn't seem that they will ever have them in stock.

http://flashzebra.com/wizardcables/hotshoe.shtml

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Aug 31, 2008 at 12:25 PM

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p.5 #2 · CyberSync Review..

Can a Cybersync on camera, trip a Multimax remote?

Aug 31, 2008 at 01:02 PM

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p.5 #3 · CyberSync Review..

all of these radio systems, unless you are able to connect one to another via a cord are proprietary and can't cross-fire each other.

Aug 31, 2008 at 01:04 PM

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p.5 #4 · CyberSync Review..

Hobbit,

You can get them at paramountcords.com. Item is PW-MHSF1.

http://www.paramountcords.com/proddetail.asp?prod=pw-mhsf1

Aug 31, 2008 at 02:25 PM

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p.5 #5 · CyberSync Review..

Paul,

Great news on the upcoming flush-mounted test button! Will I be able to send my receivers back for a retrofit when the new version is available?

Bill

Aug 31, 2008 at 02:32 PM

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p.5 #6 · CyberSync Review..

Photobear,

Thanks so much for passing this along. It seems ridiculously expensive for a cord, but I guess I've grown accustom to paying up for camera equipment. Why stop now?

Edited on Aug 31, 2008 at 04:15 PM

Aug 31, 2008 at 04:12 PM

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p.5 #7 · CyberSync Review..

Can it be used with canon 40d and 580 ex 11 flash? Does it support e ttl 11? Sorry if my question is too simple. I am a begginer here. Thanks
sadat

Aug 31, 2008 at 05:17 PM

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p.5 #8 · CyberSync Review..

smainuddin wrote:
Can it be used with canon 40d and 580 ex 11 flash? Does it support e ttl 11? Sorry if my question is too simple. I am a begginer here. Thanks
sadat
It works with 40D and 590EXII, but does not support TTL.

Aug 31, 2008 at 07:59 PM

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p.5 #9 · CyberSync Review..

Do u know how much ettl is needed? I heared some of the radio triggers such as pw supports ettl 11. Is it true?

Sep 01, 2008 at 12:27 AM

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p.5 #10 · CyberSync Review..

The only radio that does eTTL/CLS/pTTL/e.t.c. is the radio popper (I recall they have 2 versions - one with more channels).. These just act as a radio sender for the manufacturers pulses, so you need all prop flashes.

All the others are manual on the flash & adjustments (although skyports & cybersyncs will allow adjustments on their own brand strobes).

Sep 01, 2008 at 02:55 PM

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Hobbit wrote: Does anyone know where I can get one of these. Flashzebra.com doesn't seem that they will ever have them in stock.

http://flashzebra.com/wizardcables/hotshoe.shtml

You MIGHT not need this one....I use a canon 550ex, after I spoke with the guy at FlashZebra I found out I only needed the hotshoe mount. If you by the Battery Reciever (not the A/C powered reciever) Paul sends along a PC-3.5mm Jack cord, so all you need to do is buy this: http://www.flashzebra.com/hotshoes-shoes/0065.shtml

Mine works like a charm

Carl

Sep 01, 2008 at 05:05 PM

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p.5 #12 · CyberSync Review..

SKYWESTR wrote:
Hobbit wrote: Does anyone know where I can get one of these. Flashzebra.com doesn't seem that they will ever have them in stock.

http://flashzebra.com/wizardcables/hotshoe.shtml

You MIGHT not need this one....I use a canon 550ex, after I spoke with the guy at FlashZebra I found out I only needed the hotshoe mount. If you by the Battery Reciever (not the A/C powered reciever) Paul sends along a PC-3.5mm Jack cord, so all you need to do is buy this: http://www.flashzebra.com/hotshoes-shoes/0065.shtml

Mine works like a charm

Carl

Carl,

Thanks so much for the post. I have the battery receiver and a 430 EX and I'm guessing this might work. I'm gonna cancel my order at paramount cords and give this a try first. Rather spend $11 than $50!

Sep 01, 2008 at 08:15 PM

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p.5 #13 · CyberSync Review..

Carl

Getting ready for a shoot tomorrow - first test of my battery operated CyberSyncs. Just found out the included PC-3.5mm jack cord is male PC. Won't accept the male PC cord from the strobe.
So hopefully a local store will have a hot shoe adapter or female-to-female PC sync cord.

Have a question, though - the CyberSync receiver ready light blinks green, but the light on the transmitter blinks red - is that normal?

Edited on Sep 02, 2008 at 02:47 PM

Sep 01, 2008 at 10:16 PM

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p.5 #14 · CyberSync Review..

I am thinking of using the transmitter while the 580ex in hotshoe. ( to give AF beam )
Can I PC cord the transmitter ?
I cant see any indication of a PC outlet in the transmitter nor could read any specs that mention PC outlet on the transmitter.

anyone ever use it this way?

Edited on Sep 03, 2008 at 07:36 AM

Sep 03, 2008 at 07:36 AM

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p.5 #15 · CyberSync Review..

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

Two AA batteries - Alkaline (supplied) or NiMH rechargeable. Life = 200 hours. CSRB has one hour timer and shuts off after one hour of non-use so batteries typically last for 50 four-hours sessions.

Hey Paul

why isnt this info on your website?
It seems finding info like this is ...........amazingly difficult
Could we have a few more shots of the products from different angles
So we can see if there is a PC connector , for example.

That pics with the penny was a good shot, you should have it on the web

Sep 03, 2008 at 07:47 AM

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p.5 #16 · CyberSync Review..

This product hasn't even been advertised yet. We've been concentrating on getting the product line refined and built. All you have seen so far is the result of forum buzz and pre announcements. Basic info was put on the web in response to cries for it from blogs and forums. It's not a perfect world and we don't have a huge marketing staff - it's mostly me. Excuses - yes. Reality - I can only do so much in my 110 hour work week. I feel your pain - please feel mine.

Sep 03, 2008 at 05:07 PM

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p.5 #17 · CyberSync Review..

Paul

Would it be a great idea to consolidate all this info
in a place ( so you dont have to re-create them )

Perhaps on your forum ?

Sep 04, 2008 at 02:07 AM

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Paul Buff wrote:
smainuddin wrote:
Can it be used with canon 40d and 580 ex 11 flash? Does it support e ttl 11? Sorry if my question is too simple. I am a begginer here. Thanks
sadat
It works with 40D and 590EXII, but does not support TTL.

Any plan to support E-TTL ?

Sep 04, 2008 at 02:22 AM

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p.5 #19 · CyberSync Review..

tommyleong wrote:
Paul

Would it be a great idea to consolidate all this info
in a place ( so you dont have to re-create them )

Perhaps on your forum ?

It was consolidated at the top of our forum and has since fragmented into several new threads also. We have a New Developments list you can ask to be added to. Information will be coming soon to list requests and to our web pages. We have a new and very bright webmaster starting Monday.

Sep 04, 2008 at 06:56 AM

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maverick666 wrote:
Paul Buff wrote:
smainuddin wrote:
Can it be used with canon 40d and 580 ex 11 flash? Does it support e ttl 11? Sorry if my question is too simple. I am a begginer here. Thanks
sadat
It works with 40D and 590EXII, but does not support TTL.

Any plan to support E-TTL ?

We don't plan on venturing into TTL anytime soon. TTL and studio flash systems don't mix well and there are too many engineering issues involved at this point. But Einstein and Cyber Commander technology do lend themselves to possible TTL is the future - but not the immediate future.

Sep 04, 2008 at 06:59 AM

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p.5 #21 · CyberSync Review..

Go cybersync! thanks luap c !

Sep 04, 2008 at 09:38 PM

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p.5 #22 · CyberSync Review..

Can anyone answer me the fastest possible FPS when shooting with the cybersyncs?

Sep 28, 2008 at 12:17 AM

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p.5 #23 · CyberSync Review..

turbodude wrote:
Can anyone answer me the fastest possible FPS when shooting with the cybersyncs?

I would think that has more to do with the recycle time of your flash unit than anything else.

Sep 28, 2008 at 03:59 AM

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p.5 #24 · CyberSync Review..

I think that someone, maybe PCB tested the trigger and found it could support 3 up to maybe 5 triggers a second.

As mentioned, the real constraint is the recycle time for the lights.

Sep 29, 2008 at 04:42 AM

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p.5 #25 · CyberSync Review..

Well my cybersyncs' arrived today. Man what a package. Preliminary testing has proven everything most folks say, the CS's are well, almost overbuilt. Easy to use and minimal fuss. There has been some requests for images, and I was also looking for a few before I bought so I snapped a few today to help give FM'ers a size reference as well as layout.

2008 © Justin Huffman

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