I have a Nikon D80. I have never used studio lights before. I have this set. How do I use the sync cord? Do I need to buy a transmitter?
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I can't answer this question regarding the D80, but my cheaper d3100 automatically synced the last time I used it. I didn't have to hook up any extras. I was surprised because I had bought all the extras to hook it up. So you might try just setting it up and see the if your camera automatically syncs.
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NO - you need the transceiver and the transmitter.Invision your camera as a light bulb with the transceiver as a light socket and the transmitter acting as the light switch. You need all three.Hope that helps
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It should work either with the transmitter/receiver that comes with it, or any flash that has an IR emitter. I use a Canon Speedflash, that triggers both of the studio lights with no problem.
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Hi Irish, Let me break into the options you have. 1. If you do not use the cable then the transceiver needs to be in the hot shoe so it can trigger all the others. 2. Connecting the cable you can use any other transceiver to trigger your camera and all the other transceivers you have. There are 3 "versions" for the Nikon. N1, N2, N3. The only difference is the cable to the camera. So when you have the right cable for your camera and you need more transceiver then just go for the best price. I got 7 of them so having a friend drop by. Then all he needs to do I put one in the hot shoe and we share the light. Or if connect the cable we can do the exact same picture but just from another angle. Yeah, I'm having fun with them. I found this on Youtube showing how it works http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LrGeQhTEN5A
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I have the same kit and used it in a photoshoot I did. It works well, once all the devices are synchronized. If the flash didn't go off, as happened to me at times, a little bit of trouble shooting can be done, by reconnecting the devices again, manually trigger the flash bulbs and checking back the transmitter settings as well as the camera. Whenever that happens to me I do just what I told you and it works. The equipment works well.
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I just plugged mine into the side of my Nikon d3100 and made sure the channels were the same and hit the button:) it was really simple:)
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These light modification components are made specifically for a speedlight, I don't know how they can be used on a studio light. It's an interesting question, perhaps w/ some creativity it's possible...A.D.
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Nope, the remote flashes are sync only - fire signal only. Whatever setting they are set to they will fire, must change them manually on flash. The transmitter on the camera is ETTL hotshoe, so that might work for that one (maybe), but not the others.
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This flash work in master mode?, or only in slave mode? i have a nikon d3200. In the future i like work with 2 flashes master and slave maybe. thanks
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There is a spare wire with each unit. Once the lights are hooked up, touch the bare end of the wire to a metal object. This will scroll through the patterns. If both lights go to the same switch, then upon activation, they will be synced.
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You need a 3rd trx/recv, one for the camera body.. get another set, works well with studio lights and distance is great..
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The receiver needs to be connected to your light source...wherever your sync cable would go. I'm not familiar with Interfit, but I just did a shoot today with my Einsteins. Plugged the receiver into the sync port and away we went. If your Interfit system has a port for a sync cable you should be good to go. These are great for the money.
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Your camera has to be on full Manual setting (M) if that is a feature. Set the flash function on your camera to "On" but it must be in the Manual setting (M) for the CowboyStudio built-in photo slave to work . Set the switch of the back of your photo light to the setting that show the icon "a zig zag arrow" pointing down. I believe that is the setting for "studio flash" mode."
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Yes, the only camera system which needs a special adaptor for transmitter is Sony, which I shoot with. You will have no problems with your Nikon. Unless you are a serious pro, don't waste money on Pocket Wizard wireless triggers because Cowboy Studio's offerings does the same job for a fraction of the price. I just took over 150 couple photos at my Army BDE's Ball and the system in question worked flawlessly with 0 misfires. I hope this input helps. SFC Brian Sotile 181ST INF BDE
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The kit I bought was a transmitter and a receiver but I don't know if this is it. You'll need an RP cube if you want to hook it to a camera strobe.
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The sync cable goes into the back of one of the lights. Make sure they are all set on NOR under the slave switch. Then try testing the flash with the button on top of the hot shoe on the camera. They should all fire then. I had issues with this also to begin with and had to "trial and error" it until it worked. I hope this helps.
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i have the 6d, and this cord does not work ? is there some sort of adapter ? My remote plug camera is a round larger plug, the plug on this shutter release looks like a mini audio plug. What am i missing ?