PW v. Cybersync ergonomics

[jbergdoll]

My main question: how durable are these CyberSyncs in relation to PocketWizards? I shoot mainly skateboarding photography, and in that field, flash stands have been known to get knocked over from time to time. My flashes can take a beating, but will the CyberSyncs take one as well? I'm interested in knowing this because almost everyone in the skate world uses PW's and I'm wondering if I should drop the extra dimes on PW's for the added durability. I like that the PW's are bulky and are held together by more than one screw... when I look at the cybersyncs I just don't know...

P.S. I searched.

[Photon Phil]

I use cybersyncs and contemplated the PWs. The cyber syncs are light and unobtrusive. I use the battery powered reciever. They are smaller and less bulky , pleasantly , than I could have imagined. To me that is a big factor. Sure I'd love the remote controlling features of the advanced PWs and the "big name" factor, (ex. may resell later at higher price)

But the Cybers are light reliable and have a simple but well built feel to them. There's not much "to the guts" of them but the plastic casing feels thick walled. Its kind of like the feel from a Kia car, simple but well built. The PWs are like L glass and the cybers are like a good Tokina/3rd party product. product.

[Titus213]

I can't imagine that PWs are any more durable. How bad do skaters break things up? Cybersync receivers are held together by 2 screws.

[noxcuses1]

I bought the cybersyncs last month on recommendation by a lot of members here, as well as weeks of research.

I'm happy with the cybersyncs! No problems at all!

[TMR Design]

The new PW transmitter (no release date yet) is going to be considerably smaller than the current PW Plus II.

[gromeo]

The new PW transmitter (no release date yet) is going to be considerably smaller than the current PW Plus II.

Where did you hear this and was it a reliable source, I am needing to buy a couple more MultiMax, but hate to spend that kinda of money if something new is coming

[TMR Design]

Very reliable source that works for MAC group. The new PW is going to transmit Nikon and Canon ETTL and will be a dedicated and smaller transmitter. It's not going to replace or replicate the functionality of a Multi-Max but I'm also not sure of the exact feature set.

It IS going to happen but I wasn't given any date or specifications yet.

[jbergdoll]

So... back to my question.

[Titus213]

Back to my answer another way - I will venture a guess that the receivers are more durable than your flash units.

[nadtz]

Very reliable source that works for MAC group. The new PW is going to transmit Nikon and Canon ETTL and will be a dedicated and smaller transmitter. It's not going to replace or replicate the functionality of a Multi-Max but I'm also not sure of the exact feature set.

It IS going to happen but I wasn't given any date or specifications yet.

and they will cost 5 MILLION dollars! Maybe the radiopoppers hit a nerve.

[TMR Design]

and they will cost 5 MILLION dollars! Maybe the radiopoppers hit a nerve.

Not at all. They won't cost any more than existing Pocket Wizards and will be competitively priced. They were developed as a direct competitor to Radio Poppers.

If PW's are not within your reach then chances are these won't be either, but for anyone already owning or considering PW's or those considering Poppers these will be of interest.

[Wilt]

My main question: how durable are these CyberSyncs in relation to PocketWizards? I shoot mainly skateboarding photography, and in that field, flash stands have been known to get knocked over from time to time. My flashes can take a beating, but will the CyberSyncs take one as well? I'm interested in knowing this because almost everyone in the skate world uses PW's and I'm wondering if I should drop the extra dimes on PW's for the added durability. I like that the PW's are bulky and are held together by more than one screw... when I look at the cybersyncs I just don't know...

P.S. I searched.

Have you considered that you can buy three full sets (transmitter and receiver) of Cybersyncs for the cost of a single pair of PW? So does it really matter if Cybersync were not as durable to crashes? :confused:

[harroz]

OP. I have cybersyncs. Last week my light fell over onto concrete with the cyber attached to it. I thought for sure it would have been smashed along with the light but both were ok. Not so lucky with the Umbrella though. I was just thinking about this last night though and am going to put velcro on them and on the top of all of my stands so they aren't just holding on by the cable and flying about.

And they haven't missed a beat ever, one of the best purchases I've made to date.

[PacAce]

Have you considered that you can buy three full sets (transmitter and receiver) of Cybersyncs for the cost of a single pair of PW? So does it really matter if Cybersync were not as durable to crashes? :confused:
To be more accurate, you can buy 2 sets of Cybersyncs and get a couple of dollars of change back for the price of a pair of PW Plus II units. The PWs have come down in price and there's a $25.00 rebate for Plus II going on right now. ;)

[Wilt]

To be more accurate, you can buy 2 sets of Cybersyncs and get a couple of dollars of change back for the price of a pair of PW Plus II units. The PWs have come down in price and there's a $25.00 rebate for Plus II going on right now. ;)

OK, will you buy me a good Belgian beer with the extra money?! :D

[jbergdoll]

I'm thinking about going for the PW's simply because the transceiver uses AA's, locks onto the hotshoe, already have the lanyard option, and the main thing: the on-off button.