Im confused with my Alien Bee - DPChallenge Forums

Tamron SP AF 28-75mm f/2.8 XR Di for Canon

06/21/2007 03:14:36 PM · #1

So it has a PC sync cord. I am confused on how you connect the pc cord to your camera?

anyone help please

Canon EOS-20D

06/21/2007 03:16:39 PM · #2

I don't think the 400d has a sync outlet. You'll probably need a hotshoe adapter (alienbees has one listed here).

Canon EF 24-105mm f/4.0L IS

06/21/2007 03:19:39 PM · #3

thanks!, man i have to wait some more now, shux

fotomann_forever

06/21/2007 03:20:45 PM · #4

MK is correct. You can get hotshoe adapters cheaper, but the one on that page will do just fine.

Message edited by author 2007-06-21 15:21:11.

scalvert

Canon EOS-5D Mark III

06/21/2007 03:24:52 PM · #5

A local camera store might have one that would save you the wait.

Fisher Price Kid-Tough Digital

06/21/2007 03:27:29 PM · #6

The local camera store is pretty expensive. I just ordered it off line. The alien bee only took a few days, wasn't that bad.

Thanks for your help

Bugzeye

06/21/2007 03:51:30 PM · #7

Have you checked the Camera Company on Odana Rd? They are usually well stocked. I just bought a few things there that I didn't even know I needed til I seen it. I have found their prices to be pretty fair.

You can still use your Bee while you wait. Triggering it with onboard flash. So have some fun during the process.

Originally posted by Elmakias:

thanks!, man i have to wait some more now, shux

Bugzeye

Fisher Price Kid-Tough Digital

06/21/2007 04:16:02 PM · #8

Didn't see this post til now.

Hey have a look at the Wisconsin GTG thread.

Originally posted by Elmakias:

The local camera store is pretty expensive. I just ordered it off line. The alien bee only took a few days, wasn't that bad.

Thanks for your help

LalliSig

Fisher Price Kid-Tough Digital

06/21/2007 05:18:22 PM · #9

Well you can try doing what I do when shooting in studio. I use Bowens but the Alien Bees are probably like all studio lights, they are sensitive to flashes and fire when sensing one so I use my 580ex flash to trigger the Bowens. I just set the 580ex to manual and 1/128 power so it has no effect on the lighting but is still powerful enough to trigger the monolights.

Try this if you have a flash you can set to manual output, doesnÂ´t work in E-TTL mode or with the onboard flash.

06/21/2007 05:29:11 PM · #10

is there any risk with this?

i do not want to break anything

Message edited by author 2007-06-21 17:30:03.

06/21/2007 05:32:49 PM · #11

Originally posted by Bugzeye:

thats where I usually go, they can get a little pricey sometimes, thanks though

//adam

fotomann_forever

06/21/2007 05:33:19 PM · #12

Originally posted by Elmakias:

is there any risk with this?

i do not want to break anything

No risk at all. The worst thing that could happen is you end up with more "fill" light than you wanted :-)