Adorama Rovelight RL 600, thoughts?

hey guys, sorry to bring this HSS issue up again, but can someone please clarify if my understanding is correct?

the purpose of adding a PC hot shoe is just to retain a clean "package," right? I technically can have a single YN-622C on the camera, and a sync cable without the hotshoe mount just hanging off the side of the camera and still be able to achieve HSS?

No Eryk.
You need to the the trigger (transmitter) on the camera's hotshoe. Then you have to have the receiver connected to the flash with the sync cable. the transmitter needs the info from the hotshoe connection in order to send the pre sync command to the flash.

drebel187 wrote in post #17510126
No Eryk.
You need to the the trigger (transmitter) on the camera's hotshoe. Then you have to have the receiver connected to the flash with the sync cable. the transmitter needs the info from the hotshoe connection in order to send the pre sync command to the flash.

Thanks for the prompt reply. I figured the signal went from camera -> yn-622c -> then through the sync cable to the flashpoint trigger to get the pre-sync signal -> which is then transmitted to the rovelight.

Sorry if I didnt word it clearly, but what I meant to ask is, I dont need

Stupid question/idea, but if you gonna have cable long enough to reach the yn-622c that sit on top of the camera and act as a transmitter, would connecting the sync cable directly to the camera(not transmitter) works? I means, most semi/pro dSLR have sync port also, right?

If you want to use a single 622C, you need to use the included Rovelight trigger as well. The 622C only passes the HSS along out of it's sync port and not its hotshoe. The Rovelight trigger doesn't have a sync port to receive the signal which is why you will will need the pc cable to hotshoe adapter. A cleaner solution is to use a Cells 2 trigger which does pass the HSS out its hotshoe.

e r y k wrote in post #17510157
Thanks for the prompt reply. I figured the signal went from camera -> yn-622c -> then through the sync cable to the flashpoint trigger to get the pre-sync signal -> which is then transmitted to the rovelight.

Sorry if I didnt word it clearly, but what I meant to ask is, I dont need

that whole assembly right? I can just use a cable and have the flashpoint trigger hang off to the side as it is getting its pre-sync signal through the cable?

Yep! you don't need it.

Just noticed that that bowers mount is on sale at adorama right now for $479. Figured I'd give anyone a heads up that was looking to pick one up!

i totally picked up a Bowens mount one..... i have 2 rovelights and 1 Profoto B1, the rover lights give the profoto a run for the money!

Got a chance to take the Rovelight out for an photo session. Fotodiox 36" Octobox. Really liking the light. Hate the remote.

Used mine this past weekend also! Four hours at 1/16 power and constant shooting and the battery still reads a full charge!

I have been using/testing the Rove for use in outdoor commercial sessions. I normally use Einsteins in studio, but for situations with high ambient light outdoors the HSS feature meets my needs.

Rovelight HSS performance
http://www.markkitaoka​.com …rovelight-600b-hss-review

Rovelight with Bowens Maxlite 8" 65 Degree Reflector
http://www.markkitaoka​.com …ght-8-65-degree-reflector

Robsphoto wrote in post #17526203
Used mine this past weekend also! Four hours at 1/16 power and constant shooting and the battery still reads a full charge!

Rob, what kind of backdrop is that?

2 Rovelights.... 1 with 27" beauty dish and the other with a 17 inch beaty dish for rim lighting....

what kind of light stands are you using to support these? my impact ones dont seem to be cutting it when attached with a large 48" softbox.

I use Alienbees Stands i have in my closet for like 4 years! But i only use the rovelights with beauty dishes.... i only use the expensive stands on my Profoto B1's.

Here's another from today with the Roverlights...