Wireless Flashing!

whoster · July 23rd, 2007, 08:53 PM

These are my first tries at wireless flashing for the sake of making an object look nice.

Sunpak PZ-5000AF and a Nikon SB-24 was used for these shots, along with some eBay wireless triggers (Cactus PT-04, only about $40 + shipping for two receivers and a transmitter)

I also used a 1/2 CTO (tungsten gel) for the Sunpak unit.

1.

http://farm2.static.flickr.com/1143/877274933_831f22ba63_o.jpg

2.

http://farm2.static.flickr.com/1393/878124806_74f69a6a32_o.jpg

3.

http://farm2.static.flickr.com/1177/877275933_06fc90bf23_o.jpg

4.

http://farm2.static.flickr.com/1011/877276569_37eac862f0_o.jpg

5.

http://farm2.static.flickr.com/1385/878126610_843e730f34_o.jpg

the "setup" descriptions can be read on my flickr page HERE

along with a setup shot

http://farm2.static.flickr.com/1068/878318882_72a6e9be71_o.jpg

damnhawk · July 23rd, 2007, 10:58 PM

nice!!

hanasand · July 23rd, 2007, 11:38 PM

I don't know if it's possible with a D70, but I have a D80 and a SB800 blitz and it works wireless out of the box. Awesome stuff, I use it like that constantly.

whoster · July 24th, 2007, 12:48 AM

yes it is possible with the D70s

but i'm too poor to afford a SB-600 or SB-800 which both work as wireless slaves if the camera is set to commander mode (as i'm sure yuo're aware)

for the price of a single SB-600 i equipped myself with two flashes and wireless units and mountains of batteries! budget photography for the win!

then again you do take some crazy amazing shots.

BerserkerCatSplat · July 24th, 2007, 01:53 AM

I don't need wires to flash people.

Alok · July 24th, 2007, 01:57 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BerserkerCatSplat

I don't need wires to flash people.

whoster · July 24th, 2007, 05:24 PM

hehe...

i think my thread might have taken an unexpected turn with BSC's comment..

i really don't even need flashes to flash people either.

whoster · July 25th, 2007, 10:02 AM

6. Naproxen Sodium [Excedrin]

http://farm2.static.flickr.com/1372/893058741_18e373ec21_o.jpg

7. my phone, the beaten Q

http://farm2.static.flickr.com/1129/893907004_311f7e3263_o.jpg

8. Nautica Voyage

http://farm2.static.flickr.com/1162/893908324_5bbb57d589_o.jpg

9. some belts

http://farm2.static.flickr.com/1325/893908948_0aa68fca77_o.jpg

more stuff.

Alok · September 29th, 2007, 06:54 PM

Yay! I figured out wireless flashing out of the box with the D200 and the SB-600, its infuckingsane!!

BerserkerCatSplat · September 29th, 2007, 08:06 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Alok

Yay! I figured out wireless flashing out of the box with the D200 and the SB-600, its infuckingsane!!

It's even better with more flashes! images/smilies/biggrin.gif

Speedtouch · September 29th, 2007, 11:19 PM

Nice work. And nice to actually see a set-up.

Alok · October 6th, 2007, 01:41 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BerserkerCatSplat

It's even better with more flashes! images/smilies/biggrin.gif

can I use like real dead cheap flashes with a D200? if so, which models?

BerserkerCatSplat · October 6th, 2007, 02:59 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Alok

can I use like real dead cheap flashes with a D200? if so, which models?

Depends on how you're triggering them. If you're using the Nikon CLS system, the cheapest flash you can use is the SB-600. If you're using PW's or other radio transmitters, the sky's the limit as long as you can modify the flash to accept a sync plug.

Alok · October 6th, 2007, 05:05 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BerserkerCatSplat

Depends on how you're triggering them. If you're using the Nikon CLS system, the cheapest flash you can use is the SB-600. If you're using PW's or other radio transmitters, the sky's the limit as long as you can modify the flash to accept a sync plug.

enticing, tell me more about the wireless triggers please?

BerserkerCatSplat · October 6th, 2007, 05:46 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Alok

enticing, tell me more about the wireless triggers please?

Well, the Nikon CLS system uses infrared preflashes to communicate between flashes and give you full TTL metering with off-camera lights. Simple, easy, effective, and rather expensive.

Using a radio transmitter/receiver setup (Pocket Wizards, Chinese knockoffs from ebay, etc.) there's no preflashes, and your range is better, but you have to adjust all exposure and light power settings manually. Also, the flash you use must be able to be plugged into the receiver via PC cord or modified with a mini-plug jack. I just got my Chinese knockoff system this week, so I have to finish modifying my flashes to work with them. I have a Vivitar 283 and 2X Vivitar 2800's that I'm modifying with 100K linear potentiometers so I can manually control power output. Vivitars can be connected via PC cord, so I don't need to add a mini plug jack.

So, really, it's all about what you have and how you want to use it. If I had the cash, I'd have full CLS with backup radio triggers for certain situations, but I don't so I have to do what I can with what I've got. Your mileage, as always, may vary.

Alok · October 6th, 2007, 11:02 PM

^ you my friend are a walking encyclopedia to me images/smilies/smile.gif

BerserkerCatSplat · October 7th, 2007, 01:31 AM

Haha, I'm flattered! I just experiment and read a lot.

whoster · October 7th, 2007, 03:38 AM

If i could, I'd go CLS.

but CLS is very expensive. My whole setup probably cost about the same as a SB-600 plus some batteries. Sure it takes some crimping and second-guessing, but for me the severe shortage of $$ makes up for the shortage of "ease" in taking my photos.

July 23rd, 2007, 08:53 PM	#1
whoster Joined: Jun 7th, 2005 Last Online: October 28th, 2008 Location: toyota city, CA Posts: 785 Car: Lexus GS400 Rep Power: 16	Wireless Flashing! These are my first tries at wireless flashing for the sake of making an object look nice. Sunpak PZ-5000AF and a Nikon SB-24 was used for these shots, along with some eBay wireless triggers (Cactus PT-04, only about $40 + shipping for two receivers and a transmitter) I also used a 1/2 CTO (tungsten gel) for the Sunpak unit. 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. the "setup" descriptions can be read on my flickr page HERE along with a setup shot __________________ Lexus GS400 Nikon D70s Flickr blog.

July 23rd, 2007, 11:38 PM	#3
hanasand Despot Joined: Sep 27th, 2004 Last Online: Yesterday Location: Stavanger, Norway Age: 22 Posts: 1,300 Rep Power: 0	I don't know if it's possible with a D70, but I have a D80 and a SB800 blitz and it works wireless out of the box. Awesome stuff, I use it like that constantly. __________________ "Maybe, maybe not. Maybe fuck yourself. http://www.majestet.com

July 24th, 2007, 12:48 AM	#4
whoster Joined: Jun 7th, 2005 Last Online: October 28th, 2008 Location: toyota city, CA Posts: 785 Car: Lexus GS400 Rep Power: 16	yes it is possible with the D70s but i'm too poor to afford a SB-600 or SB-800 which both work as wireless slaves if the camera is set to commander mode (as i'm sure yuo're aware) for the price of a single SB-600 i equipped myself with two flashes and wireless units and mountains of batteries! budget photography for the win! then again you do take some crazy amazing shots. __________________ Lexus GS400 Nikon D70s Flickr blog.

July 24th, 2007, 01:53 AM	#5
BerserkerCatSplat Hormone Induced Joined: Jun 21st, 2005 Last Online: 07:32 PM Location: Calgary, Alberta, Canada Posts: 5,778 Car: Pimpmobile Rep Power: 68	I don't need wires to flash people. __________________ OSPhoto

July 24th, 2007, 05:24 PM	#7
whoster Joined: Jun 7th, 2005 Last Online: October 28th, 2008 Location: toyota city, CA Posts: 785 Car: Lexus GS400 Rep Power: 16	hehe... i think my thread might have taken an unexpected turn with BSC's comment.. i really don't even need flashes to flash people either. __________________ Lexus GS400 Nikon D70s Flickr blog.

July 23rd, 2007, 10:58 PM	#2
damnhawk Joined: Jan 17th, 2007 Last Online: 07:14 PM Location: Southern Florida USA Posts: 292 Car: '96 camry Rep Power: 8	nice!!

July 25th, 2007, 10:02 AM	#8
whoster Joined: Jun 7th, 2005 Last Online: October 28th, 2008 Location: toyota city, CA Posts: 785 Car: Lexus GS400 Rep Power: 16	6. Naproxen Sodium [Excedrin] 7. my phone, the beaten Q 8. Nautica Voyage 9. some belts more stuff. __________________ Lexus GS400 Nikon D70s Flickr blog.

September 29th, 2007, 06:54 PM	#9
Alok A Small Influence On Koenigsegg Joined: Apr 1st, 2005 Last Online: 07:01 PM Location: Bruchsal, Deutschland Age: 21 Posts: 2,924 Rep Power: 46	Yay! I figured out wireless flashing out of the box with the D200 and the SB-600, its infuckingsane!! __________________

September 29th, 2007, 11:19 PM	#11
Speedtouch Joined: Jul 30th, 2006 Last Online: 07:42 PM Location: Kent, England Age: 16 Posts: 2,772 Rep Power: 33	Nice work. And nice to actually see a set-up. __________________ Eyre Photography

October 6th, 2007, 11:02 PM	#16
Alok A Small Influence On Koenigsegg Joined: Apr 1st, 2005 Last Online: 07:01 PM Location: Bruchsal, Deutschland Age: 21 Posts: 2,924 Rep Power: 46	^ you my friend are a walking encyclopedia to me __________________

October 7th, 2007, 01:31 AM	#17
BerserkerCatSplat Hormone Induced Joined: Jun 21st, 2005 Last Online: 07:32 PM Location: Calgary, Alberta, Canada Posts: 5,778 Car: Pimpmobile Rep Power: 68	Haha, I'm flattered! I just experiment and read a lot. __________________ OSPhoto

October 7th, 2007, 03:38 AM	#18
whoster Joined: Jun 7th, 2005 Last Online: October 28th, 2008 Location: toyota city, CA Posts: 785 Car: Lexus GS400 Rep Power: 16	If i could, I'd go CLS. but CLS is very expensive. My whole setup probably cost about the same as a SB-600 plus some batteries. Sure it takes some crimping and second-guessing, but for me the severe shortage of $$ makes up for the shortage of "ease" in taking my photos. __________________ Lexus GS400 Nikon D70s Flickr blog.

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