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| Author: | jaduffy007 [ Sat Jul 17, 2010 1:59 am ] |
| Post subject: | Einsteins and Hasselblad Digital? |
Hi everyone, Curious if anyone is using Einsteins with Hassy Digital? If someone could explain if and how one would use the Einsteins with Hassy Digital, I would really appreciate it. Im considering making the jump to MF but have no clue how I would integrate my Einsteins! Thanks! James |
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| Author: | shOo [ Sat Jul 17, 2010 2:03 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Einsteins and Hasselblad Digital? |
I actually can't see how the usage of einsteins would differ from using them with a regular DSLR? I mean, I don't own or use digital HASSY, but I use my AB lights with both, dslr and film MF cameras, and it's the same. I even think digital hasselblads have a hotshoe mount, that would fit the CC, don't they? |
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| Author: | jaduffy007 [ Sun Jul 18, 2010 5:45 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Einsteins and Hasselblad Digital? |
I'm thinking the same thing ShOo, but was hoping for a bit of confirmation from someone using the combo. Thanks for the comment... |
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| Author: | Technical Support [ Mon Jul 19, 2010 9:19 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Einsteins and Hasselblad Digital? |
Lights are lights, no matter which camera you use. Would you use natural light any differently? The only differences i could see would be in synchronization, but that should affect all lights equally, and is more of an operational issue than compatability issue. |
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| Author: | billirwin [ Mon Sep 24, 2012 2:42 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Einsteins and Hasselblad Digital? |
Hi - I now have a Hasselblad H4D40, and have tried it with my AB800's. It works at lowish sync speeds (1/200th) but not the full 1/800th that the Hassy leaf shutters allow. Can anyone confirm that if I move to Einsteins that the flash output would be compatible with sync at 1/800th? I have a Vag Mini power pack and want to shoot outside at wide apertures, nuking the sun. Many thanks for any advice. Bill |
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| Author: | Technical Support [ Mon Sep 24, 2012 2:56 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Einsteins and Hasselblad Digital? |
If it is out of sync (i.e. there is no flash contribution) with Bees, then the E640's would likely not sync either (under identical circumstances). To be honest, I am not super familiar with the Hasselblads, so I will speculate a bit. First, how are you triggering the lights (direct sync cord, remotes (which ones), etc.). Depending on the remote, there could be a latency introduced that does not allow for very fast shutter speeds. See if direct cord triggering works. Is there a way to change sync options? Older systems had "X sync" and "FP sync" and others marked on the lens where the PC terminal would be. Is there a menu option that allows for this? If so, try the different options and see what happens. |
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| Author: | billirwin [ Mon Sep 24, 2012 3:33 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Einsteins and Hasselblad Digital? |
many thanks for the prompt reply. I'm using some early (4 - 5 yr old?) AB remotes (RFT-1) that work very well with my Canon DSLR gear. I will try some more accurate power / shutter speed combo tests with sync cord vs radio and see what happens. I'll also see if the camera has different sync options. Thanks again, Bill |
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| Author: | Technical Support [ Mon Sep 24, 2012 4:48 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Einsteins and Hasselblad Digital? |
I am not sure on the latency of the RFT1 remotes, but that could be where the problem lies as I believe it is somewhat slow by today's standards. The direct PC connection will definitely tell us if that is the problem. |
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| Author: | kennyrichmond [ Wed Sep 26, 2012 7:37 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Einsteins and Hasselblad Digital? |
I use Einsteins and even an AB 3200 triggered with either Cyber Commanders or CST's on a H4D with a 50 back syncing at 1/800 without any latency problem. The camera focusing light works at half press without triggering the Buff lights Ken R. |
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| Author: | Technical Support [ Wed Sep 26, 2012 8:53 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Einsteins and Hasselblad Digital? |
Is "back syncing" a timing function that can be dialed in via a menu setting? |
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