Unboxing Of 430EX II & PocketWizard Plus II's *Video Inside*

[caseyjohnphotography]

Hey guys,

Enjoy... "HQ" for better quality

Unboxing Of 430EX II & PocketWizard Plus II's (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xarymdL6OEc)

1st pic

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3361/3547301225_f93c4a85e2_o.jpg

[MeNiS]

wow....it took you 1:30 minutes to just open the box? i would have ripped that box open in less than 10 seconds.

it would have been more interesting if you had a girl in a bikini open unboxing the items.

[caseyjohnphotography]

haha yes, i'm sorry i had a key to open it :| than i realised it didn't work and went and got a stanley knife! hahahah maybe next time i'll try to arrange that..

[lukeap69]

I didn't know that 430 and PW comes in bottle? :)

[1downfall]

yes.....let's cut down on the box opening time! I would definitely love to see another vid of you setting up the PW, flashes and lights. What kind of light stands?

[caseyjohnphotography]

okay i will post one tomorrow =] (make one) just impact light kits which you get 2 lightstands, heads, umbrellas

[1downfall]

okay i will post one tomorrow =] (make one) just impact light kits which you get 2 lightstands, heads, umbrellas
yes! Super please post some set up and maybe have it working. I have almost your same set up minus the extra flash and have a multi max and plus II. I have been looking at the Impacts for a while now. Thanks!

[caseyjohnphotography]

i have a setup shot, ill quickly edit and post!

[caseyjohnphotography]

this isn't the setup i used for the shot above, clearly had them like that for setup shot =]
http://img193.imageshack.us/img193/4465/setupa.jpg

[TMR Design]

I can definitely relate to the excitement of opening a box with new toys, but a 4 minute video of the process? zzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzz

[caseyjohnphotography]

i'm sorry.. had to get a stanley knife..

[Cathpah]

I can definitely relate to the excitement of opening a box with new toys, but a 4 minute video of the process? zzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzz


Christmas at their house must take 2 1/2 days!

[Ukuleleman]

I can definitely relate to the excitement of opening a box with new toys, but a 4 minute video of the process? zzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzz

It really made me laugh, I am three times John's age and get just as excited as he does, my wife joined me in the fun as we watched the video, she laughed because she has seen me doing the same thing so many time since I started in photography.

Well done John, enjoy your new toys and your photography, good on ya mate.

[caseyjohnphotography]

thanks so much mate.. just turned 17 about 2 weeks ago =] been doing photography for 4.5 years

[Titus213]

The only question I have - You don't carry a pocket knife?:lol:

[FLiPMaRC]

The only question I have - You don't carry a pocket knife?:lol:
Maybe when he turns 18 :lol:

[Titus213]

Maybe when he turns 18 :lol:

You have to be 18 to carry a pocket knife? What is the world coming to?:lol:

Wasn't an Aussie that made the movie comment 'You call THAT a knife'.

[caseyjohnphotography]

haha, i'd like a pocket knife? care to give me one =]

[jackies35]

HAHHAH! I ENJOYed the vid! love the excitement of new toys! I also appreciate you show the setup of the first image! :lol:

Christmas at their house must take 2 1/2 days!

[MR do little]

Christmas at their house must take 2 1/2 days!

LMAO :lol: To funny.

[Titus213]

haha, i'd like a pocket knife? care to give me one =]

Sure, next time you're in my neighborhood drop me a line.:lol:

BTW - how old do you have to be to drink Jim Beam in Australia?

[caseyjohnphotography]

You have to be 18 to drink legally, isn't it 21 in the US? Thanks for the comments guys, I've just been out shooting the boss of australian fruit, now sitting in the carpark waiting for mum to get back from the shop haha =]

Today I used both strobes, but the black sheets taken off the umbrellas with the strobes pointing straight through onto white background and they came out great.. Will post when I get home...

[1downfall]

You have to be 18 to drink legally, isn't it 21 in the US? Thanks for the comments guys, I've just been out shooting the boss of australian fruit, now sitting in the carpark waiting for mum to get back from the shop haha =]

Today I used both strobes, but the black sheets taken off the umbrellas with the strobes pointing straight through onto white background and they came out great.. Will post when I get home...
if you don't mind...which impact kit did you buy? and how do you like it?
thanks!

[jbrown7815]

My drink > yours.

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3344/3550174442_c2f0ba7e89_b.jpg

[caseyjohnphotography]

Haha okay your photo wins.

Im still out at the moment but I got the "Impact Light Kit" off b&h and it is very very good for 98$usd and you get 2 stands,heads,umbrellas so its great value and perfect for me..

[Gibbo]

You either have the most well paid job, or your parents are extremely generous. How does a 17 year old afford that gear? :P I hate you :)

[mufutau55]

I think he got this package. See link below:

http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/425220-REG/Impact_DFUMK_Digital_Flash_Umbrella_Mount.html

Mufutau

if you don't mind...which impact kit did you buy? and how do you like it?
thanks!

[Cathpah]

My drink > yours.

don't make bust out the knob creek!

[caseyjohnphotography]

You either have the most well paid job, or your parents are extremely generous. How does a 17 year old afford that gear? :P I hate you :)

mate i've been working since i was 14 lots and lots and sometimes when i'm lucky i get a few high paid photography jobs =]

and i mean yes mum and dad have helped me at a few christmas's giving me a couple of hundred towards some big things

[caseyjohnphotography]

One from today (with setup shot)

http://img32.imageshack.us/img32/1765/robclarkeshoot001.jpg

http://img200.imageshack.us/img200/7341/setupofrobclarkeshoot.jpg

c&c

[leitch]

My drink > yours.

Pfft. Bourbon's not even whisky :lol:

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3220/2950619696_b7b9076272.jpg?v=0

[1downfall]

I think he got this package. See link below:

http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/425220-REG/Impact_DFUMK_Digital_Flash_Umbrella_Mount.html

Mufutau
thank you thank you!

[caseyjohnphotography]

no comments?

[1downfall]

no comments?
not yet.....:D Need you to shoot some more and explain your settings:oops:

[caseyjohnphotography]

check end of page two, there is a photo and setup!

why you want my settings? all about trial and error

[Joe_Gravelle]

very nice shots you've got here.

[S7000]

Pfft. Bourbon's not even whisky :lol:



Well, actually it is. ;)

However, nothing beats a nice, aged, single malt Scotch Whiskey. :lol:

[Titus213]

I like the head shot. Clean, neat, and easy. Nice light too.

[caseyjohnphotography]

thankyou

[gerds]

Hi Casey,
Congrats, I bought 3 myself but locally from Syd this week for an upcoming model shoot. Did you buy the CE version from B&H or do they only sell the FCC version?

[nicksan]

Good for you man.

When I was 17, which was decades ago, I was working at a local Super Market earning a whopping $4.25.:lol::o

So I think it's cool that you are earning your keep doing what you like to do.

mate i've been working since i was 14 lots and lots and sometimes when i'm lucky i get a few high paid photography jobs =]

and i mean yes mum and dad have helped me at a few christmas's giving me a couple of hundred towards some big things

[caseyjohnphotography]

thanks Nicksan yeah i work at a local restaurant and i get 10.33 but i get penalty rates and before hand i worked at the local supermarket (woolworths) for 2.5 years

[caseyjohnphotography]

gerds what are you talking about? Pocketwizards?

[jklewer]

Dude, it took you 1:18 to open a paper box.

[caseyjohnphotography]

as noted before on page 1.

[gerds]

casey,
yeah look at your box does it say CE on the back? In Aus were suppose to use this version not that the other FCC won't work in Aus. Not sure if you were aware when you bought them which is why I bought from d-d.

[caseyjohnphotography]

not sure doesn't say CE anywhere i can't seem to find it..

[gerds]

sorry it was a sticker on my box that said CE compatible but I also found it on my manual page 3 when it said "congratulations on your purchase of.... this is CE compatible"
What does it say on your manual?
http://www.pocketwizard.com/inspirations/technology/frequency/
check the Aust frequency to be used the 433 CE version
http://www.brisbanephotography.com/viewtopic.php?f=1&t=6832&start=0

[caseyjohnphotography]

this is all confusing for me haha, i'll just use my pocket wizards haha

my manual is like 3m away from me and i don't want to move cause im cold :|

[gerds]

Yeah I really don't think the Fed Police can really charge you for using their frequencies right?

[siddr20]

NB: Our PocketWizards use the 433mhz frequency which is NOT the same as the US spec PocketWizard which uses 344.04mhz. In Australia the maximum output power in the 344mhz frequency is limited to 10 "microwatt". PocketWizards output at 1 "milliwatt" which renders US spec PocketWizards legally inoperable in Australia. Each PocketWizard is a single unit that acts as either a transmitter or receiver. Two or more PocketWizards are required to trigger off-camera flash units or other cameras.

Hope this helps in regards to that question above..

[gerds]

sidd,
He'll be fine as he got 3 of the same regardless if right or wrong version for aus. He just needs to make sure to match his light meter to the same spec also. I haven't heard anyone being caught by using 344mhz frequencies in Aus.. yet..

[caseyjohnphotography]

i don't have a light meter

[siddr20]

sidd,
He'll be fine as he got 3 of the same regardless if right or wrong version for aus. He just needs to make sure to match his light meter to the same spec also. I haven't heard anyone being caught by using 344mhz frequencies in Aus.. yet..

Its some info i found so thought i share it.

My 33 dollar cheapo wireless triggers are giving me the ****s.. Takes so long and very frustrating..

I think i might invest in these pocketwizards everyone talks about :)

[gerds]

do it mate I was in the same boat as u buy the Aussie version if u can

[caseyjohnphotography]

i was the same as you sidd then i started doing shoots that needed some proper equipment with the PT-04's and they where shocking so i got some of these.. get some!

[charld]

What stand setup are your using? I have been thinking of getting something like that.



One from today (with setup shot)

http://img32.imageshack.us/img32/1765/robclarkeshoot001.jpg

http://img200.imageshack.us/img200/7341/setupofrobclarkeshoot.jpg

c&c

[jklewer]

as noted before on page 1.

I enjoyed the video and watched it thoroughly but seem to have become lazy and not read even the second post!!! Cheers

[caseyjohnphotography]

haha no worries

they are impact light stands

[S7000]

sidd,
He'll be fine as he got 3 of the same regardless if right or wrong version for aus. He just needs to make sure to match his light meter to the same spec also. I haven't heard anyone being caught by using 344mhz frequencies in Aus.. yet..

I could just imagine the coppers turning up to check your radio triggers. :lol:

[caseyjohnphotography]

hahah thatd be hilarious

[NinetyEight]

I can definitely relate to the excitement of opening a box with new toys, but a 4 minute video of the process? zzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzz

I was thinking that!! (I actually watched it all...:rolleyes: )

Could do with a better 'production team' next time, and actually have a knife ready to open the box!

:D

:lol: :lol: