I am using off camera flash (580exII) and wireless triggers (MicroSync) and my 5D will only do a sync speed of 1/160. When set at 1/200 there is a linear shadow at edge of the image. Is this an issue with the wireless signal? When flashs on camera it syncs to 1/250 no problem.
Any advise on how to fix this issue?
Thanks in advance.
1/160 is the max sync with the 5D and wireless triggers. 1/200 will usually show the second curtain. No problems with your setup at all and it can't be "fixed". I believe Canon only 'warranty' the sync to 1/60 with wireless triggers.
Well that sucks then. My 20D will do wireless with 1/200 go figure?!
Maybe it is the size of the sensorand shuttercurtain travel distance between the two.
TMGraphics wrote:
Well that sucks then. My 20D will do wireless with 1/200 go figure?!
Maybe it is the size of the sensorand shuttercurtain travel distance between the two.
Thanks!
T
That could be part of the problem, the real culprit with a wireless system is trigger delay caused by the transmitter and receivers themselves. It adds a bit of 'lag' to the system, that's why you can sync faster with a PC cord.
If you desire fast syncing you could get an original 1D, they go pretty cheap!
I got a 1D, will have to test them on that one too. I do know that the putting the flash on the camera in High Syncs Speed will do 1/500+ sync speeds easy, with no "Shutter Shadow".
Does anyone use pocket wizzards and a 5d? If so, do they sync at 1/200 or 1/160?
Just curious.
I have managed to sync my 1DmkIII with my Bowens at up to 1/1000th
I had the ST-E2 on the 1D. It triggered my 580ex to flash which in turn triggered my bowens
I guess enough of a delay was created to get the bowens in sync. I have only done it as a quick test. It is noticeable that at 1/1000 the power is dramaticly down.
Dirt cheap nowadays, too!
