A New Bare Bulb Flash Arrives

tetrode wrote in post #16197204
Stunning image posted yesterday by Jesus Padilla:

https://www.facebook.c​om …8398164426&type​=1&theater

Two CL-360s used but 90% of the credit (at least) goes to Jesus.

Definitely stunning, thank you for pointing us to it.

Anyone here using the new Cells-ii-c transmitter that enables HSS for 5D3?

Does the transmitter look any different from the older version?

I am trying to find it on Ebay. I can see lots of new listings since one month back, but I can't determine if these are the updated versions or not.

Osiriz wrote in post #16206012
Anyone here using the new Cells-ii-c transmitter that enables HSS for 5D3?

Does the transmitter look any different from the older version?

I am trying to find it on Ebay. I can see lots of new listings since one month back, but I can't determine if these are the updated versions or not.

I've been testing it for Cheetah.
There is no difference, visibly, between the Cells-IIc and the Cells-II. Its a firmware update. Unfortunately, unless other suppliers do what Edward is doing and differentiate between the two in their catalogues you are at risk of receiving an older version.

As a safe guard, I'd say demand the option to return it, and see if there is a way to verify that it was shipped from Godox after the date that Cheetah received notice of its latest shipment which I think was sometime in early to mid-July.

^ Thanks. I'll do that.

I'll just mail a couple of the newer sellers and ask them.

Does the Cells-I transmitter work for the 6d?

anybody figure out a solution to triggering other flashes with the cheetah transmitter? any other receiver able to trigger a non cheetah flash with HSS?

I've been following this thread for some time and have been trying to decide between the Cheetah Lights and an Einstein setup. I finally decided to get the Cheetah Lights and oredered them last night. They've already shipped and I can't wait to try them out.

There were a few reasons I thought the Cheetah Lights might work better for me:

- I'll primarily need them on location and not as much in the studio
- I've been using the Speed Pro brackets/Bowens mount for my existing modifiers (Kacey BD, etc.)
- Lot's of good feedback on this thread and from real world users

I ended up gettting two 360's and one 180 to start with. I ended up buying the kits, so I've got a couple extra transmitters now. I did forget that I need the Cells II for HSS sync though, so I'll need to pick that up later. Maybe Ed will let me trade one back towards that purchase? ;o)

jay_jay_n wrote in post #16207902
anybody figure out a solution to triggering other flashes with the cheetah transmitter? any other receiver able to trigger a non cheetah flash with HSS?

If you're using the Cells II, you can use more Cells II as receivers for your other lights. As far as HSS that would only be doing the Long Duration Sync (Hypersync etc) with other lights.

Otherwise yes, the Phottix Odin are doing well, and the PocketWizard TT1/TT5.

YongNuo YN-622 work as well as Pixel King Pro, but those have no timing adjustment (so on my crop cameras at least I get a stop more light out of the Odin by adjusting the timing a little).
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elv wrote in post #16209296
If you're using the Cells II, you can use more Cells II as receivers for your other lights. As far as HSS that would only be doing the Long Duration Sync (Hypersync etc) with other lights.

Otherwise yes, the Phottix Odin are doing well, and the PocketWizard TT1/TT5.

YongNuo YN-622 work as well as Pixel King Pro, but those have no timing adjustment (so on my crop cameras at least I get a stop more light out of the Odin by adjusting the timing a little).
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thx for the response, so the cells II can act as a transmitter or receiver as well? do you know if the cells hot shoe works while its on camera as a transmitter? and do you know if the cells II hss work on an olympus OMD?

jay_jay_n wrote in post #16209514
thx for the response, so the cells II can act as a transmitter or receiver as well? do you know if the cells hot shoe works while its on camera as a transmitter? and do you know if the cells II hss work on an olympus OMD?

Yes the cells II is a transceiver so you can set it to transmitter or receiver.

I'm not sure if the hotshoe works, but its in a very awkward position anyway, anything mounted there is likely going to poke you in the head.

No the Cells II won't work in HSS with the Olympus. In fact I'm not sure that they would even fire at all, as they don't like to fire unless on the Canon camera hotshoe with all TTL contacts.

The CL-Tx is single firing pin so that should be ok on the Olympus, but no HSS.
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Today I received the connectors I ordered DIN 45326 connectors and opted for the normal ones without any retaining.

I cut the AD-S14 (extension power cable) in a 1.2meter (4 feet) and the rest I used as a real extension cable.

On the 1.2meter cable I put the male DIN connector and on the long part the female connector. So now I can extend the AD360 power cable or an other cable suitable for a Canon Speedlite in my case.

I have connected the red (pin 6+7)also to the shielding of the connectors and taped the metal of so no hand contact is possible.

The schedule of the pin layout posted earlier in this thread helped a lot to visualize the correct pins....it is very crowded inside and from the female connector I removed some terminals to have more space to solder.

https://photography-on-the.net …light=wiring#po​st15998432

I did pass on the message to Godox regarding 9' and 4-5' straight power cords by the way.

They were quite receptive as usual. If we get any confirmation they are coming, I'll post it here.
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mmmfotografie wrote in post #16213127
Today I received the connectors I ordered DIN 45326 connectors and opted for the normal ones without any retaining.
I cut the AD-S14 (extension power cable) in a 1.2meter (4 feet) and the rest I used as a real extension cable.
On the 1.2meter cable I put the male DIN connector and on the long part the female connector. So now I can extend the AD360 power cable or an other cable suitable for a Canon Speedlite in my case.
I have connected the red (pin 6+7)also to the shielding of the connectors and taped the metal of so no hand contact is possible.
The schedule of the pin layout posted earlier in this thread helped a lot to visualize the correct pins....it is very crowded inside and from the female connector I removed some terminals to have more space to solder.
https://photography-on-the.net …light=wiring#po​st15998432

I'm so glad my little effort helped - having variable options of extension makes life immensely more convenient than just that rather over-length 5m which Godox have inflicted on us. Hopefully, the multiple suggestions about shorter options which Godox have received individually from Edward at Cheetahstand, from Tetrode, from Elv and from myself will result in something a little more workable than the present offering. We shall see what happens in the next round of accessories!

Incidentally, if you think the 8-pin connector is "very crowded", imagine 12 pins in the same form factor. Now that really is starting to get just a little bit close together for comfort!

elv wrote in post #16213985
I did pass on the message to Godox regarding 9' and 4-5' straight power cords by the way.

When it comes to power cords in 4-5" range I don't see much use for them in "on light stand" scenarios but I do see a lots of use for them in "flash on bracket battery pack on waist belt in middle of back" scenario. In such use 5' would be IMHO too long and 4' just right if we are talking about average 5'10" person height.

I also feel we need straight 9' and 4' L4500 battery to CaNikon flash power cords. Having them would mean we wouldn't have to have and carry two different kinds of battery packs if we use/own both CL and speedlights, I would be able to own and carry just L4500.

Also availability of those cables would mean Godox/CheetahStand would be able to widen their market for batteries to CaNikon speedlight owners and once somebody owns L4500 it will be easier to get them to later purchase CheetahLight too.

ZoranC wrote in post #16214797
When it comes to power cords in 4-5" range I don't see much use for them in "on light stand" scenarios but I do see a lots of use for them in "flash on bracket battery pack on waist belt in middle of back" scenario. In such use 5' would be IMHO too long and 4' just right if we are talking about average 5'10" person height.

I also feel we need straight 9' and 4' L4500 battery to CaNikon flash power cords. Having them would mean we wouldn't have to have and carry two different kinds of battery packs if we use/own both CL and speedlights, I would be able to own and carry just L4500.

Also availability of those cables would mean Godox/CheetahStand would be able to widen their market for batteries to CaNikon speedlight owners and once somebody owns L4500 it will be easier to get them to later purchase CheetahLight too.

I don't know if realize but you can buy the Canon/Nikon 4' coiled cords already. I bought a couple labelled for the PB820 NiMH pack, but they have the same plug that locks into the Cl-4500 etc.

I did mention the Canon/Nikon straight cords to Godox, but to be honest I don't think they picked up that part of the message. I personally don't know how big the demand is for those so I don't wan't to push the issue. Do more people want those? Feel free to contact Edward and Godox too.

The reason for possible 5' cable instead of 4' was just because some people use a 1' or so handle on the flash to get that little extra reach. I saw Zack Arias even does the same thing. You can always leave a little cord rolled up but you can't stretch a short cord. (I'm personally not concerned though 4' is fine. I'd be happy to use the 9' as well.)
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