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cookey
13th of October 2009 (Tue), 22:11
Finally managed to get a set of cybersyncs to set of my canon flashes off cam.

I am very impressed compared to previously using ST-E2.Got a couple of shoots organised over the next few days both outdoors & indoors to give them a work out.

Thanks to all the members who gave cybersyncs the thumbs up & saying I would not regret purchasing them.
t5Nitro
13th of October 2009 (Tue), 22:28
A cybersync is a...?

I'd like something to control my flash off camera as well. This helps for more creative lighting, correct?
tim
13th of October 2009 (Tue), 22:33
A cybersync is a...?

I'd like something to control my flash off camera as well. This helps for more creative lighting, correct?

http://www.alienbees.com/remotes.html

Personally I use Skyports (http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/505381-REG/Elinchrom_EL_19360_EL_Skyport_Universal_Radio_Slav e.html/BI/2312/KBID/3114), both products work well.
thebishopp
13th of October 2009 (Tue), 22:33
I will probably be going with cybersyncs later in the future... in fact I was all set to buy a set (no pun intended) when I read up on the rf-602s. Decided to get those instead for now (70 bucks gets you 1 trans and 3 receivers). Mainly because of the hotshoe as not all my flashes have sync sockets and I would have to buy extra adapteres from flashzebra.

When you say "finally" managed to get them to set off your canon flashes, what do you mean? Was there a particular issue?

I am curious as, like I said, I will probably upgrade to cybersyncs later in the year (either them or radiopoppers once their "cube" comes out as well as cybersyncs "commander" and a decent review of their ability to adjust manual flash power without having to walk over to each flash and do it individually).
BCRose
13th of October 2009 (Tue), 22:38
They are a Paul C Buff wireless remote product. Very good quality for the price.
I have used them for years and I cannot honestly say I have ever had a misfire.

Look here (http://www.alienbees.com/remotes.html)

Problem is right now Mr. Buff is making some major changes to his line-up. The new stuff looks really interesting but it so far has been a wee bit slow in being released because of some very widely discussed reasons. But the current Cybersyncs will work just fine. I highly recommend them. Great in studios.
Jeromy
13th of October 2009 (Tue), 22:49
I love my cybersyncs. they just plan old work. They are a screaming deal.
benny g
13th of October 2009 (Tue), 23:51
yep... nothing but love for my cybers...
Foggy
14th of October 2009 (Wed), 00:13
Oh good, I was really wondering how they would stack up. I ordered them just yesterday. I did get the non plus versions tho.
tim
14th of October 2009 (Wed), 01:20
I have used them for years and I cannot honestly say I have ever had a misfire.

Weren't they released like 12 or 18 months ago?
Andrushka
14th of October 2009 (Wed), 01:33
yep... nothing but love for my cybers...

me too!
thebishopp
14th of October 2009 (Wed), 03:51
Weren't they released like 12 or 18 months ago?

bw!
cookey
14th of October 2009 (Wed), 04:20
When you say "finally" managed to get them to set off your canon flashes, what do you mean? Was there a particular issue?

Just that they dont sell them in AUstralia,well I could not find them lol.With the exchange rate it was good value,$75 for postage hurts though lol
snyderman
14th of October 2009 (Wed), 07:00
Yessir, definitely work as advertised. And heck, when you consider the price differential between the canon triggers and Cybersync, it quickly becomes a no-brainer.

dave
thebishopp
14th of October 2009 (Wed), 07:03
When you say "finally" managed to get them to set off your canon flashes, what do you mean? Was there a particular issue?

Just that they dont sell them in AUstralia,well I could not find them lol.With the exchange rate it was good value,$75 for postage hurts though lol

WOW, and I get antsy when shipping is more than 10-15 bucks lol.
Veemac
14th of October 2009 (Wed), 11:15
I'm very pleased with my Cybersyncs. 100% reliability, no issues, great bang for the buck.
pressureworld
14th of October 2009 (Wed), 12:34
They are a Paul C Buff wireless remote product. Very good quality for the price.
I have used them for years and I cannot honestly say I have ever had a misfire

I will second that, I too have never had a misfire.
ToddR
14th of October 2009 (Wed), 12:42
Mine freaked out on me the other day, giving me a bit of a disco show for a few seconds. I changed out the coin battery in my CST and the AAs in the CSRB+ and it was fine.

So, don't go out without spares!
spikeystitch
14th of October 2009 (Wed), 13:35
Mine freaked out on me the other day, giving me a bit of a disco show for a few seconds. I changed out the coin battery in my CST and the AAs in the CSRB+ and it was fine.

So, don't go out without spares!

My CST battery died during a shoot but was working an hour before. Sadly I didn't have a backup battery but I went and bought a dozen so I'll never need to worry about it again. :lol: