SDJNJ Member 165 posts Joined Jan 2005 Location: Colorado More info | May 29, 2008 18:36 | #1 Has anyone had a problem syncing two lights in sunlight using pocket wizards? I can't get one of them to fire. Of course, if I plug the sync cord into the camera for the lights and also, have the p.w. I'm ok. But, way too many cords. That's the purpose of having the p.w. Any thoughts/help would be appreciated. Thanks! Canon 1D Mark IV/1D Mark III/5D Mark II/20D/10D+100-400mmL+24-70mmL+
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Gatorboy Goldmember  2,483 posts Likes: 2 Joined May 2005 Location: Bel Air, MD More info | May 29, 2008 18:56 | #2 Put one PW on your hot shoe, and attach a pocket wizard to each of your flashes. Works great -- and no cords. Dave Hoffmann
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PacAce Cream of the Crop  26,900 posts Likes: 40 Joined Feb 2003 Location: Keystone State, USA More info | May 29, 2008 18:57 | #3 Are both lights hooked up to a Pocket Wizard? If not, then that is your problem. The optically triggered strobe may not be "seeing" the flash of the PW triggered strobe so it's not firing. If you want to use strobes outdoors, they should all be connected to a PW unit or a sync cable. Optical triggers is going to be problematic at best and should be avoided outdoors. ...Leo
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Thanks, I know how to work the pocket wizards. The trouble I am experiencing is that the other light won't sync. Canon 1D Mark IV/1D Mark III/5D Mark II/20D/10D+100-400mmL+24-70mmL+
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PacAce Cream of the Crop 26,900 posts Likes: 40 Joined Feb 2003 Location: Keystone State, USA More info | May 29, 2008 19:00 | #5 SDJNJ wrote in post #5621439  Thanks, I know how to work the pocket wizards. The trouble I am experiencing is that the other light won't sync. So, are you saying that both lights are hooked up to a PW unit? If so, did you try swapping PW units and/or cords to narrow down the source of the problem? ...Leo
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May 29, 2008 19:02 | #6 PacAce wrote in post #5621436 Are both lights hooked up to a Pocket Wizard? If not, then that is your problem. The optically triggered strobe may not be "seeing" the flash of the PW triggered strobe so it's not firing. If you want to use strobes outdoors, they should all be connected to a PW unit or a sync cable. Optical triggers is going to be problematic at best and should be avoided outdoors. Ahhh.... so a third PW is required outside? One for both strobes, one for camera? Different from indoor where only one PW is required on one strobe?? Canon 1D Mark IV/1D Mark III/5D Mark II/20D/10D+100-400mmL+24-70mmL+
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May 29, 2008 19:04 | #7 PacAce wrote in post #5621456 So, are you saying that both lights are hooked up to a PW unit? If so, did you try swapping PW units and/or cords to narrow down the source of the problem? Ok, so I had one PW on one strobe and thought the other strobe (without a PW) would slave as it does indoors. And, obviously, one on the camera. Canon 1D Mark IV/1D Mark III/5D Mark II/20D/10D+100-400mmL+24-70mmL+
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Gatorboy Goldmember 2,483 posts Likes: 2 Joined May 2005 Location: Bel Air, MD More info | May 29, 2008 19:06 | #8 I always attach a PW to a flash (unless I'm using my Alien Bee's indoors). They sync flawlessly. Dave Hoffmann
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bieber Goldmember  1,992 posts Joined Dec 2006 Location: Bradenton, FL More info | May 29, 2008 19:11 | #9 SDJNJ wrote in post #5621479 Ok, so I had one PW on one strobe and thought the other strobe (without a PW) would slave as it does indoors. And, obviously, one on the camera. Nope, the second strobe is using its optical trigger indoors, which has very limited use. You need a PW on each strobe you want to fire, to be sure... EOS 20D w/ BG-E2 grip
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May 29, 2008 19:16 | #10 Ok, so it's an outdoor thing. Got it! Thanks so much, everyone! Canon 1D Mark IV/1D Mark III/5D Mark II/20D/10D+100-400mmL+24-70mmL+
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ean36 Senior Member  625 posts Joined Jun 2006 Location: West Palm Beach, Florida More info | May 29, 2008 19:52 | #11 Sounds like nothing that another $200 won't cure. Isn't this a great hobby? be safe and well. George
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DDCSD GIVIN' GOOD KARMA  13,313 posts Likes: 3 Joined Jun 2007 Location: South Dakota More info | May 29, 2008 19:56 | #12 ean36 wrote in post #5621765 Sounds like nothing that another $200 won't cure. Isn't this a great hobby. $20 should cover it Derek
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May 29, 2008 20:01 | #13 DDCSD wrote in post #5621780 $20 should cover it  http://www.flashzebra.com/monominiphone/0075.shtml and http://www.flashzebra.com …k_pc_fivemeter/0035.shtml I have plenty of sync cords. Hate them! I'll be spending the $200 shortly. Canon 1D Mark IV/1D Mark III/5D Mark II/20D/10D+100-400mmL+24-70mmL+
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