Just got Cybersyncs....quick tests

I ordered mine yesterday at 5:00 CST and they told me that they are in stock and should ship out on Monday or Tuesday. They also told me to expect them about two days after that.

On a side note they told me that they made some minor modifications to the transmitter. They weren't to specific but they said it was in relation to the Sony camera system.

I wish they had a lanyard, my 2 cents.

dowen99 wrote in post #6062682
Here is what I did with my 2nd transmitter (yes! I used velcro )....

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Now, I don't have to take the other one off the hotshoe, which is very snug.

Sorry for the n00b question, I'm just starting to learn all this wireless triggering/flash stuff. What is the advantage of having a transmitter attached to your meter?

mson wrote in post #6121488
Sorry for the n00b question, I'm just starting to learn all this wireless triggering/flash stuff. What is the advantage of having a transmitter attached to your meter?

Not so much an advantage in my opinion but a plus. You can meter your lights without a cable. I use the Cybersyncs and simply bought an extra transmitter that I put in my pocket and use while I'm metering my lights. That way I don't have to carry the camera or pull the transmitter from the camera to meter.

Pocket Wizards make a transmitter module that fits inside the Sekonic L-358.

As titus said...pure convenience.

Ahhh, ok. Thanks!

i know i will need a hot shoe mount for my 430ex but i was wondering what would i need for my 430ez? i notice the 430ez has a 3 prone type plug

str8addicted wrote in post #6122284
i know i will need a hot shoe mount for my 430ex but i was wondering what would i need for my 430ez? i notice the 430ez has a 3 prone type plug

For off camera use the 430EZ will really annoy you.

It has a standby mode that cannot be disabled, so in use off camera you will need to return to the flash every 90 seconds or so to wake the flash up.

Enjoy! Lon

FlashZebra wrote in post #6122337
For off camera use the 430EZ will really annoy you.

It has a standby mode that cannot be disabled, so in use off camera you will need to return to the flash every 90 seconds or so to wake the flash up.

Enjoy! Lon

yea i already experienced it with my cheapy triggers . so will i need a hot shoe mount for the 430ez also?

str8addicted wrote in post #6122362
yea i already experienced it with my cheapy triggers . so will i need a hot shoe mount for the 430ez also?

The hot shoe mount will not change anything, it will still go into standby mode if off camera.

Enjoy! Lon

FlashZebra wrote in post #6122412
The hot shoe mount will not change anything, it will still go into standby mode if off camera.

Enjoy! Lon

i know that.... i'm talking about to work with the cybersyncs. the 90sec is a non issue. i've gotten use to it

str8addicted wrote in post #6122431
i know that.... i'm talking about to work with the cybersyncs. the 90sec is a non issue. i've gotten use to it

The 430EZ does not have a sync port, so the only way to access sync is via the foot on the flash with a hotshoe adapter.

Enjoy! Lon

str8addicted wrote in post #6122431
i know that.... i'm talking about to work with the cybersyncs. the 90sec is a non issue. i've gotten use to it

I bought a couple of these and they worked great with the Cybersyncs.

http://www.flashzebra.​com/hotshoes-shoes/0065.shtml

FlashZebra wrote in post #6122443
The 430EZ does not have a sync port, so the only way to access sync is via the foot on the flash with a hotshoe adapter.

Enjoy! Lon

ok... i was hoping i could plug up to the side port on the 430ez but after a lil research i found out it's a external battery port outlet

Titus213 wrote in post #6123654
I bought a couple of these and they worked great with the Cybersyncs.

http://www.flashzebra.​com/hotshoes-shoes/0065.shtml

thanx for the input..... i just ordered them

Do I need the adapter if I'm using the Cybersync for my 580EX?

The 580EX II has a sync port but the original 580EX does not and you need a hotshoe adapter.