Photo of My CyberSync Set Up

wll · 06-06-2009, 12:51 PM

This set up is for outdoor shooting. The receiver is Velcro attached to the flash (I'm using a Metz 54MZ-4i here, but have the Pentax AF360 FGZ also).

CyberSync transmitter and receiver, Batteries, 2 small tripods, flash unit, small Photoflex LiteDisk fit into a Think Tank Skin 75 Pop Down Case which rides on my belt.

Most of the time the flash will be held in my left hand for ease of operation. The A setting is pretty good, also shot manual at 1/128 to 1/250 power setting which gave a nice pop to the images.

Pretty cool little set up. I have played around all morning using manual, AV, etc and have not had a failure (once I learned from yesterday :-)

wll

soccerjoe5 · 06-06-2009, 09:41 PM

Looks fine, however you may run into trouble attaching snoots, gobos and other modifiers with the receiver attached that way.

pingflood · 06-07-2009, 01:46 PM

I velcro'd my receivers to the side of the flashes -- that way they aren't getting in the way of gels and such.

eyou · 06-08-2009, 06:02 AM

how are you shooting off-camera using Av mode?

maxwell1295 · 06-08-2009, 06:15 AM

Originally posted by eyou

how are you shooting off-camera using Av mode?

Keep shutter speed at 1/180th or below and the flash will fire regardless of exposure. Underexposing and using the flash to compensate is the only way I know to use an off-camera flash in Av mode.

Personally, I think it's much easier to shoot in M mode when working with off-camera strobes.

wll · 06-09-2009, 02:27 AM

Originally posted by maxwell1295

Keep shutter speed at 1/180th or below and the flash will fire regardless of exposure. Underexposing and using the flash to compensate is the only way I know to use an off-camera flash in Av mode.

Personally, I think it's much easier to shoot in M mode when working with off-camera strobes.

On AV I reduce the EV buy a stop or so if need be.

On manual I cut my power when using the Metz by 1/64 to 1/250 (when shooting within a couple of feet). I just set my aperture to where I want it, the shutter for available light and go from there, it takes a second or so to get it right. I'm now using a Joby SLR Zoom tripod and it is great. I'll send another pic later today. I have also changed the CyberSync position on the flash.

I'm just starting to use flash outdoors and it is very cool.

wll

soccerjoe5 · 06-09-2009, 04:49 AM

M mode is the way to go. Your strobe is on manual anyway.

wll · 06-09-2009, 10:06 AM

Here is my revamped set up, much better. I have the receiver on the side, the Joby tripod is AWSOME and the Monfrotto small head makes this whole system work better.

wll

jbrowning · 06-09-2009, 10:57 AM

Great looking setup. I am hoping to have a CyberSync Setup someday. I am using the Cactus version right now. Thanks for posting your pics.

Jim

06-06-2009, 12:51 PM	#1
wll Veteran Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Mission Hills, CA Posts: 773	Photo of My CyberSync Set Up This set up is for outdoor shooting. The receiver is Velcro attached to the flash (I'm using a Metz 54MZ-4i here, but have the Pentax AF360 FGZ also). CyberSync transmitter and receiver, Batteries, 2 small tripods, flash unit, small Photoflex LiteDisk fit into a Think Tank Skin 75 Pop Down Case which rides on my belt. Most of the time the flash will be held in my left hand for ease of operation. The A setting is pretty good, also shot manual at 1/128 to 1/250 power setting which gave a nice pop to the images. Pretty cool little set up. I have played around all morning using manual, AV, etc and have not had a failure (once I learned from yesterday :-) wll

06-09-2009, 10:06 AM	#8
wll Veteran Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Mission Hills, CA Posts: 773 Original Poster	New and Revised Set Up ! Here is my revamped set up, much better. I have the receiver on the side, the Joby tripod is AWSOME and the Monfrotto small head makes this whole system work better. wll

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06-06-2009, 09:41 PM	#2
soccerjoe5 Veteran Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: Philippines Photos: Gallery Posts: 1,343	Looks fine, however you may run into trouble attaching snoots, gobos and other modifiers with the receiver attached that way.

06-07-2009, 01:46 PM	#3
pingflood Veteran Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Borås, Sweden Photos: Gallery Posts: 3,169	I velcro'd my receivers to the side of the flashes -- that way they aren't getting in the way of gels and such.

06-08-2009, 06:02 AM	#4
eyou Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Posts: 224	how are you shooting off-camera using Av mode?

06-08-2009, 06:15 AM	#5
maxwell1295 Veteran Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Long Island, New York Photos: Gallery Posts: 2,703	Originally posted by eyou how are you shooting off-camera using Av mode? Keep shutter speed at 1/180th or below and the flash will fire regardless of exposure. Underexposing and using the flash to compensate is the only way I know to use an off-camera flash in Av mode. Personally, I think it's much easier to shoot in M mode when working with off-camera strobes.

06-09-2009, 02:27 AM	#6
wll Veteran Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Mission Hills, CA Posts: 773 Original Poster	Originally posted by maxwell1295 Keep shutter speed at 1/180th or below and the flash will fire regardless of exposure. Underexposing and using the flash to compensate is the only way I know to use an off-camera flash in Av mode. Personally, I think it's much easier to shoot in M mode when working with off-camera strobes. On AV I reduce the EV buy a stop or so if need be. On manual I cut my power when using the Metz by 1/64 to 1/250 (when shooting within a couple of feet). I just set my aperture to where I want it, the shutter for available light and go from there, it takes a second or so to get it right. I'm now using a Joby SLR Zoom tripod and it is great. I'll send another pic later today. I have also changed the CyberSync position on the flash. I'm just starting to use flash outdoors and it is very cool. wll

06-09-2009, 04:49 AM	#7
soccerjoe5 Veteran Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: Philippines Photos: Gallery Posts: 1,343	M mode is the way to go. Your strobe is on manual anyway.

06-09-2009, 10:57 AM	#9
jbrowning Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Colorado Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 996	Great looking setup. I am hoping to have a CyberSync Setup someday. I am using the Cactus version right now. Thanks for posting your pics. Jim

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