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KCorner
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p.1 #1 · New into studio set up

hi guys,

I purchase second hand studio gear, 2 umbrella and one softbox (Multiblitz), i wanted to go wireless so i purchased new PocketWizart Plus II digital Transceiver

my issue is the wireless trigger didn't work together with the flash i tried one umbrella just to test it but it disappoint me

i kinda hate it, when i tried the wire and fixed it to the camera it works fine ..

the trigger is brand new and don't know how to use it

any help??

Dec 22, 2008 at 05:55 PM

Jeremy Reitman
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p.1 #2 · New into studio set up

Stupid question (or maybe a few)

Did you have one pocket wizard on the camera, and one on the flash?

What settings were you using on the camera?

Dec 22, 2008 at 06:49 PM

Garry Burton
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p.1 #3 · New into studio set up

Hi KCorner

Here's a few links

Strobist on how to use http://strobist.blogspot.com/2006/03/lighting-101-pc-cords-and-pocket.html

More on how to use but more on the Multimax http://www.sportsshooter.com/news/1355

PW Instruction manual (I always read the instructions last if at all, haha) http://www.pocketwizard.com/products/images/PW-P-TR.pdf

If you are indeed using 2 PWs, check the sync leads to flash fittings. This is a common problem if you are using Canon speedlites, not connecting properly.

Here's a quick pic for someone else who wanted a set up shot. It will give you a rough idea on how to set PWs. A pocket wizard is required in the camera hot shoe (or pc-sync if appliacable) to fire the set. http://www.flickr.com/photos/29956235@N03/3109437183/

Cheers Gaz

Dec 23, 2008 at 09:46 AM

KCorner
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p.1 #4 · New into studio set up

Jeremy Reitman wrote:
Stupid question (or maybe a few)

Did you have one pocket wizard on the camera, and one on the flash?

What settings were you using on the camera?

is it a necessary to say stupid question

Dec 25, 2008 at 08:24 PM

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p.1 #5 · New into studio set up

Garry Burton wrote:
Hi KCorner

Here's a few links

Strobist on how to use http://strobist.blogspot.com/2006/03/lighting-101-pc-cords-and-pocket.html

More on how to use but more on the Multimax http://www.sportsshooter.com/news/1355

PW Instruction manual (I always read the instructions last if at all, haha) http://www.pocketwizard.com/products/images/PW-P-TR.pdf

If you are indeed using 2 PWs, check the sync leads to flash fittings. This is a common problem if you are using Canon speedlites, not connecting properly.

Here's a quick pic for someone else who wanted a set up shot. It will give you a rough idea on how to set PWs. A pocket wizard is required in the camera hot shoe (or pc-sync if appliacable) to fire the set. http://www.flickr.com/photos/29956235@N03/3109437183/

Cheers Gaz

Thank you Garry, very usufull links

Dec 25, 2008 at 08:28 PM

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p.1 #6 · New into studio set up

No problem, it always help to see a few pics/info of a problem/solution.

Cheers Gaz

Dec 26, 2008 at 11:44 AM

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p.1 #7 · New into studio set up

Jeremy was talking about his questions, not yours. A very obvious fact. I am guessing you are not totally familiar with the English language if you could not figure that out.

Dec 26, 2008 at 04:39 PM

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p.1 #8 · New into studio set up

Sorry, KCorner, I meant no offense. My reference to stupid question was to MY questions, not yours, as I was trying to ask a little bit more about your setup and how you were using the equipment in question.

Dec 31, 2008 at 04:05 PM


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