How to trigger 2 monolights?

soccerjoe5 · 05-14-2009, 12:52 PM

Originally posted by NYpHoToGraphEr

Awesome thanks.

So this or this is all I need correct?

Impact | AC 16 Channel Radio Slave Transmitter | T616 | B&H

Do I need a receiver or is that built in my flash?

If I'm not mistaken that's only the transmitter. You need a receiver too.

Basically you'll need a transmitter and a receiver and the rest can fire off the built-in slaves.

Ben_Edict · 05-14-2009, 12:54 PM

Originally posted by NYpHoToGraphEr

Impact | Two Monolight Kit - 200 Total | EX100A-2KII | B&H Photo I don't see in this description that it is included. I don't mind buying it though.

Can you show me in B&H which sync cord I need using this hot shoe adapter.

Thank You.

It's in the subline of the headline. I've attached a screenshot and marked the "sync cord". You get it included and just need the hot shoe adaptor I linked to in an earlier post.

Ben

NYpHoToGraphEr · 05-14-2009, 01:04 PM

Choice 1: Impact AC 16 Channel Radio Slave Transmitter $44.95
with * Impact AC 16 Channel Radio Slave Receiver $44.95

OR

Choice 2: Kaiser Hot Shoe to PC Adapter $17.95
and my the lights already come with a 15ft (I asked) pc sync cord.

I think I'll go with choice 2.

Ben_Edict · 05-14-2009, 01:47 PM

Originally posted by NYpHoToGraphEr

Choice 1: Impact AC 16 Channel Radio Slave Transmitter $44.95
with * Impact AC 16 Channel Radio Slave Receiver $44.95

OR

Choice 2: Kaiser Hot Shoe to PC Adapter $17.95
and my the lights already come with a 15ft (I asked) pc sync cord.

I think I'll go with choice 2.

I am mostly using the sync cord myself. It can be a bit cumbersome (as Mike rightly pointed out), but it works reliably, which cannot be said of the cheap wireless triggers (at least not in my experience).*In the studio the danger of tripping etc. should be not be too high.

Ben

NYpHoToGraphEr · 05-14-2009, 03:12 PM

Originally posted by Ben_Edict

I am mostly using the sync cord myself. It can be a bit cumbersome (as Mike rightly pointed out), but it works reliably, which cannot be said of the cheap wireless triggers (at least not in my experience).*In the studio the danger of tripping etc. should be not be too high.

Ben

Thanks guys so much for all your help.

maxwell1295 · 05-17-2009, 01:22 PM

I'd bypass the cheapy triggers and get the Cybersyncs....1 transmitter and 1 receiver. The other flash will pop with the slave.

pdo · 05-17-2009, 02:51 PM

Originally posted by maxwell1295

I'd bypass the cheapy triggers and get the Cybersyncs....1 transmitter and 1 receiver. The other flash will pop with the slave.

another vote for Cybersyncs. They are very reliable.

NYpHoToGraphEr · 05-18-2009, 05:32 PM

I got the Hama hot shoe adapter for $16.95 and the lights came with 2 sync cords so I'm good with that.

Thanks guys for all your help, I made a post on my blog about all the gear I got check it out: Some New Gear! Raphael’s Photography

05-14-2009, 12:54 PM	#17
Ben_Edict Veteran Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: SouthWest "Regio" Photos: Albums Posts: 3,309	Originally posted by NYpHoToGraphEr Impact \| Two Monolight Kit - 200 Total \| EX100A-2KII \| B&H Photo I don't see in this description that it is included. I don't mind buying it though. Can you show me in B&H which sync cord I need using this hot shoe adapter. Thank You. It's in the subline of the headline. I've attached a screenshot and marked the "sync cord". You get it included and just need the hot shoe adaptor I linked to in an earlier post. Ben Attached Images

05-14-2009, 03:12 PM	#20
NYpHoToGraphEr Veteran Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Brooklyn,NY Photos: Gallery Posts: 329 Original Poster	Originally posted by Ben_Edict I am mostly using the sync cord myself. It can be a bit cumbersome (as Mike rightly pointed out), but it works reliably, which cannot be said of the cheap wireless triggers (at least not in my experience).In the studio the danger of tripping etc. should be not be too high. Ben Thanks guys so much for all your help. Last edited by NYpHoToGraphEr; 05-14-2009 at 03:20 PM.*

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05-14-2009, 12:52 PM	#16
soccerjoe5 Veteran Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: Philippines Photos: Gallery Posts: 1,343	Originally posted by NYpHoToGraphEr Awesome thanks. So this or this is all I need correct? Impact \| AC 16 Channel Radio Slave Transmitter \| T616 \| B&H Do I need a receiver or is that built in my flash? If I'm not mistaken that's only the transmitter. You need a receiver too. Basically you'll need a transmitter and a receiver and the rest can fire off the built-in slaves.

05-14-2009, 01:04 PM	#18
NYpHoToGraphEr Veteran Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Brooklyn,NY Photos: Gallery Posts: 329 Original Poster	Choice 1: Impact AC 16 Channel Radio Slave Transmitter $44.95 with * Impact AC 16 Channel Radio Slave Receiver $44.95 OR Choice 2: Kaiser Hot Shoe to PC Adapter $17.95 and my the lights already come with a 15ft (I asked) pc sync cord. I think I'll go with choice 2.

05-14-2009, 01:47 PM	#19
Ben_Edict Veteran Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: SouthWest "Regio" Photos: Albums Posts: 3,309	Originally posted by NYpHoToGraphEr Choice 1: Impact AC 16 Channel Radio Slave Transmitter $44.95 with * Impact AC 16 Channel Radio Slave Receiver $44.95 OR Choice 2: Kaiser Hot Shoe to PC Adapter $17.95 and my the lights already come with a 15ft (I asked) pc sync cord. I think I'll go with choice 2. I am mostly using the sync cord myself. It can be a bit cumbersome (as Mike rightly pointed out), but it works reliably, which cannot be said of the cheap wireless triggers (at least not in my experience).*In the studio the danger of tripping etc. should be not be too high. Ben

05-17-2009, 01:22 PM	#21
maxwell1295 Veteran Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Long Island, New York Photos: Gallery Posts: 2,703	I'd bypass the cheapy triggers and get the Cybersyncs....1 transmitter and 1 receiver. The other flash will pop with the slave.

05-17-2009, 02:51 PM	#22
pdo Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Westminster CA Posts: 264	Originally posted by maxwell1295 I'd bypass the cheapy triggers and get the Cybersyncs....1 transmitter and 1 receiver. The other flash will pop with the slave. another vote for Cybersyncs. They are very reliable.

05-18-2009, 05:32 PM	#23
NYpHoToGraphEr Veteran Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Brooklyn,NY Photos: Gallery Posts: 329 Original Poster	I got the Hama hot shoe adapter for $16.95 and the lights came with 2 sync cords so I'm good with that. Thanks guys for all your help, I made a post on my blog about all the gear I got check it out: Some New Gear! Raphael’s Photography