Just got Cybersyncs....quick tests

Ok, I just got my cybersyncs from the nice man in the brown truck (actually, he was kinda rude, but hey, close to 9pm for a delivery, I guess he was tired....but I digress).

Before I continue :
DISCLAIMER : All tests were performed using a single flash (430EX - except the last one where I added a SunPak 355AF + another receiver to the mix) set on manual (1/64 - for faster recycles), cheap ebay hotshoe adapter, flash sync cable that came with the receivers (thats right, FREE FLASH SYNC CABLES - 2 types), panasonic alkalines that came with receivers.

All measurements are guesses based on the number for steps I took using the 4ft sidewalk slabs as my unit of measurement (NOT EXACT MEASUREMENTS). All distances are approximates.

2nd portion of test was performed in my house.

All tests were performed using the "TEST" button on the transmiter, all set to channel 5.

All presses were in 5 second intervals ( to allow for full recycle).

ON TO THE SHOW :

Outside, line of sight :

120 ft (30 slabs) - 5 presses, 5 flashes
200 ft (50 slabs) - 5 presses, 5 flashes
320 ft (80 slabs) - 5 presses, 5 flashes
400 ft (100 slabs) - 5 presses, 5 flashes
420 ft (105 slabs) - 5 preses, 4 flashes
440 ft (110 slabs) - 5 presses, 3 flashes

after that, I ran out of sidewalk for a # of slabs that would produce an equally divisible number (I hate math).

INSIDE TESTS :
Flash/receiver in master bedroom, on bed, fiance monitoring (and a lot of yelling to se if it went off)

30 feet away, 1 closed door, 2 opposing 90 degree corners - 5/5
50 ft, 3 walls (with blown-in insulation) - 5/5
100 ft, 4 reg walls (same insulation), 1 brick wall (with insulation), 5/4

2 flashes (both with ind. receivers), 30 feet, 1 wall - 5/5

Best part of all, 0 (ZERO, NONE, NADA) misfires (misfires = random fires without triggering).

Well, thats it for now, I got work tomorrow so its bedtime for me.

So far, I'm very satisfied with my purchase ( I got 2 receivers & a transmitter for $210), IMHO these are MUCH MUCH better than the ebay triggers (I CAN FINALLY USE MY 430EX OFF CAMERA!!!).

I'll try to test on-camera triggering and max flash sync tomorrow (or as time allows).

thank you for this.
i will definitely be getting these.

Build quality?

Can you post pictures of the tx and rx attached to the camera and the 430ex?

Build quality seems quite good. The only thing that I don't like are that the frequency selection screw does not have stronger detent positions at each of the 16 positions.

The units are quite tiny in comparison with the bulk of the Quantum Radio Slaves that I have for my portable flash. The Cybersync I intend to use with my power pack studio flash, both to trigger from the camera without a wire, and to allow me to take remotely trigger flash meter readings with my Minolta flash meter. The transmitter is a mere 25 grams with battery, and the receiver is 90 grams with two AA batteries!

Thanks alot for this!
I'll have to get some!! I have the 430ex and this was really helpfull info.

You cant adjust power output of the flash with these can you? Have to do it via the flash unit itself?

mindchatter wrote in post #5933581
Can you post pictures of the tx and rx attached to the camera and the 430ex?

When I have time this afternoon (after work), I will.

chainz wrote in post #5933859
You cant adjust power output of the flash with these can you? Have to do it via the flash unit itself?

Nope, all manual on the flash unit.

I think RadioPoppers is the only RF system that transmit any more information to the flashes than just the trigger ("go off now!") signal.

As far as build quality, they seem pretty decent. The plastic seems of better quality (or atleast thicker) than the Cactus triggers. I've never held or seen Skyports or Radiopoppers in person. Pretty equal to what I've seen on PW PlusIIs (I've only seen those, never held them).

Wilt wrote in post #5933598
The transmitter is a mere 25 grams with battery, and the receiver is 90 grams with two AA batteries!

Yes, The tx is much smaller than the rx (thank goodness, didn't want something as big as a PW on-camera). I will be using some industrial Velcro (the real heavy duty stuff) to anchor my rxs to my flash units.

Some quick and dirty pics of the receivers attached to a metz 58. This flash is slightly larger than a 430ex. So far these have worked flawlessly for my using my flashzebra supplied hotshoes and the cable that came with the remote.

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looking so nice

Thanks for the reviews guys! Looks promising.

Ok I set the receivers up real quick on my 430ex and took some pics. Forgive the quality

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Can anyone take a picture of the TX mounted on the camera? Also, does the TX just "push" in or is there actually a locking mechanism?

DDCSD wrote in post #5936454
Can anyone take a picture of the TX mounted on the camera? Also, does the TX just "push" in or is there actually a locking mechanism?

Ohh man you had to make me go look for my old p&s did'nt ya The TX just pushes in. No way to lock it.

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BeerCan wrote in post #5936518
Ohh man you had to make me go look for my old p&s did'nt ya The TX just pushes in. No way to lock it.

Thanks for that!

Can I get some clarification? The receiver comes with two cables to connect to my existing setup, what are the two cables? I'm sure it doesn't come with a household plug for my Novatrons, but does it come with a large monoplug or a small one, does it also come with a cord for my hotshoe adaptor that I got from flashzebra? The hotshoe adapter has a pc connection.

I appreciate the responses.