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| Author: | irweazel [ Mon Jan 18, 2010 2:21 pm ] |
| Post subject: | pre sale advice - remote triggering |
I am looking to set up remote triggering - two cameras running off one shutter press i want to have a wide angle lens set up while i have the other body with a long lens. hopefully someone can tell me if i can do this with the cybersync stuff, the main functionality question is will it autofocus? and what bits i need I have 2 Canon 1D MKIII |
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| Author: | Technical Support [ Mon Jan 18, 2010 3:25 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: pre sale advice - remote triggering |
You can do this, however there are a few things to note: 1: your remote camera will need to be in AF-C or manual focus. There is no means to initiate focus via the CyberSync system. AF-C will constantly focus, manual focus is set. However, if it is placed, say in a soccer goal or similar, you can set a hyperfocal focus setting, and lock it in place with gaffers tape. 2: because the CST (or any other remote) will not get the signal to fire until the shutter on the "master" camera is already open, there will be a minor delay in triggering the second camera in the neighborhood of 1/60 delay. 3: if you wish to add lights to the mix, that opens a new can of worms that should be addressed seperately. You will need a prerelease cable, and i recommend the Flash Zebra ones (http://www.flashzebra.com/shutter_pw/index.shtml), as Pocket Wizards have different versions and the wrong one can dysfunction the set up (plus they are 1/3 the price and work very well). I also reccomend CSRB over the CSR,CSR+, or CSRB+ to trigger the camera. TS |
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| Author: | Mike_B [ Mon Jan 18, 2010 3:41 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: pre sale advice - remote triggering |
I have done this type of thing for basketball. I have a camera under the basket against the back wall facing up to include the basket and court. It is connected to a CSRB to trigger it. I also have it setting off 2 Nikon flash units, both off camera. My sync speed is 1/250th @ f/4.5 using ISO 800. Works perfectly with FlashZebra cables. |
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| Author: | irweazel [ Mon Jan 18, 2010 4:03 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: pre sale advice - remote triggering |
so i would need 1 x CST 1 x CSRB 1 x Zebra Cable cheers chris |
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| Author: | jrsforums [ Mon Jan 18, 2010 4:13 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: pre sale advice - remote triggering |
Technical Support wrote: I also reccomend CSRB over the CSR,CSR+, or CSRB+ to trigger the camera. TS I am curious....why CSRB over CSRB+? John |
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| Author: | Technical Support [ Mon Jan 18, 2010 4:23 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: pre sale advice - remote triggering |
Chris, Yes, that is what you need John, The CSRB+ will work in many instances, however, i have seen it less than reliable on some cameras, Pentax in particular, and i think a few cases with Nikon. Can't say for certain on Canon and Olympus. My Sony works fine with either. If you have a CSRB+ and and you want to try, and it works, no need to switch. TS |
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| Author: | irweazel [ Mon Jan 18, 2010 4:46 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: pre sale advice - remote triggering |
whats the difference between the CSRB and the + they look good and would be interested but just realised that you don't ship to the UK :( |
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| Author: | geogecko [ Mon Jan 18, 2010 9:02 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: pre sale advice - remote triggering |
+ adds: Channel selection (the non + only has frequency selection) Power selection, with compatible PCB lights (through phone jack cord) Groups (for use with Cyber Commander), to adjust multiple lights, or fire multiple lights) I think that is about it, I think. |
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| Author: | Two23 [ Tue Jan 19, 2010 10:27 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: pre sale advice - remote triggering |
I use Nikon D80 and D300. CyberSync triggers both. Must buy a cable from either PW or FlashZebra though, to go between CSRB and camera. Several things I'll mention. I can only get off about one shot per second and motor drive does not work (FlashZebra cable.) I can take a shot from one camera and have it trigger the second, and the second camera triggers flash. However there is a lag. Shutter speed on first camera is set to 1/100 sec. or slower, or it will miss the flash. Sync on second camera handles 1/250 of course. Kent in SD |
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| Author: | Technical Support [ Tue Jan 19, 2010 12:02 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: pre sale advice - remote triggering |
To add to Kent, Different models will react differently depending on the hardware and software of the cameras. Kent, do you see a difference in lag if you swap which camera acts as a master? TS |
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