AlienBees lighting problem......Help!
Dec 26, 2020 18:19:31 #
Recently I was given two AlienBees 320 WS B800 lights. I've tried everything I can think of (and even went to youtube) and still can't get the lights to flash with my Canon 6D camera. I've tried the test button, and the lights flash. The model lamp works fine. I've tried different combinations of numbers on the triggers that came with the units and that didn't seem to help. The previous owner of the lights was shooting with a Nikon but that shouldn't matter should it? I coordinated the trigger numbers with the numbers on my Yongnuo RF-603C trigger that I use for my speedlights for the camea. I turned the trigger on and my Yongnuo trigger too. I'm going crazy trying to figure this out. I'm hoping that one of you UHH members have a good handle on the AlienBees 320 WS B800 and can solve my non-flash problem!
I'm attaching some photos that may be of some use to solve this problem.
Thanks in advance!
I'm attaching some photos that may be of some use to solve this problem.
Thanks in advance!
Dec 26, 2020 18:50:15 #
Dec 26, 2020 19:11:02 #
Haydon wrote:
I don't see a transmitter sitting on top of your camera hotshoe. You have one I take it?
Dec 26, 2020 19:20:26 #
The receiver in your photo looks like this Godox unit. Is the Yongnuo RF-603C trigger compatible with the Godox receiver?
Dec 26, 2020 19:27:59 #
I have two Paul C. Buff DigiBee DB800 units. They are very similar to the AlienBees. I use a Paul C. Buff transmitter and receiver. I control the power remotely with the Paul C. Buff CyberSense remote.
The Paul C Buff CyberSense remote controls both power level and modeling light remotely.
The Cyber Commander is their top remote and will control the power output of your AlienBees.
The Paul C Buff CyberSense remote controls both power level and modeling light remotely.
The Cyber Commander is their top remote and will control the power output of your AlienBees.
Paul C Buff CyberSync transmitter and receiver for DigiBees
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This is the transmitter and receiver you would need for the AlienBees
(Download)
I use this Paul C Buff CyberSense remote. It can control up to four strobes
(Download)
The Cyber Commander is their top remote.
(Download)
Dec 26, 2020 20:06:53 #
Check out this link. There may be a menu setting in your camera that needs to be set to enable flash synchronization with external speedlights and a studio-type flash system:
https://www.dummies.com/photography/cameras/canon-camera/how-to-control-the-external-speedlite-on-your-canon-eos
Another alternative is to go hard wire, that is obtain a hot shoe to PC sync cord adapter. This will enable hard-wiring to one of your Alien-Bee units, the second unit probably has a built-in photoelectric cell to enable slave operation. Once you have the adapter all to need is a simple long extension cable with a male PC plug at one end and a 1/4" standard "phone" plug to fit the synch socket on one of your monolights.
There is no TTL control interphase with those flash units, so exposure will have to be set manually regardless of how you trigger the flash.
https://www.dummies.com/photography/cameras/canon-camera/how-to-control-the-external-speedlite-on-your-canon-eos
Another alternative is to go hard wire, that is obtain a hot shoe to PC sync cord adapter. This will enable hard-wiring to one of your Alien-Bee units, the second unit probably has a built-in photoelectric cell to enable slave operation. Once you have the adapter all to need is a simple long extension cable with a male PC plug at one end and a 1/4" standard "phone" plug to fit the synch socket on one of your monolights.
There is no TTL control interphase with those flash units, so exposure will have to be set manually regardless of how you trigger the flash.
Dec 26, 2020 20:15:10 #
Magaliaman
Loc: Magalia, CA
BrentHarder wrote:
Recently I was given two AlienBees 320 WS B800 lig... (show quote)
Brent,
As someone else pointed out, there doesn't appear to be a transmitter mounted on your Camera, that needs to be Canon specific as well as compatible with your receivers. Is it?
-Gary
Dec 26, 2020 20:26:55 #
Magaliaman wrote:
Brent,
I'm pretty sure the triggers are brand specific (Nikon vs Canon), if they're for Nikon, they wont usually work on Canon. (just my $.02)
Also, someone else pointed out that there doesn't appear to be a transmitter mounted on your Camera, that needs to be Canon specific as well as compatible with your receivers.
-Gary
I'm pretty sure the triggers are brand specific (Nikon vs Canon), if they're for Nikon, they wont usually work on Canon. (just my $.02)
Also, someone else pointed out that there doesn't appear to be a transmitter mounted on your Camera, that needs to be Canon specific as well as compatible with your receivers.
-Gary
He has a Yongnuo RF-603C trigger. The receiver in his photo appears to be a Godox RT-16. I'm not sure, but it looks like it.
Dec 26, 2020 20:28:41 #
Magaliaman
Loc: Magalia, CA
CO wrote:
He has the Yongnuo RF-603C trigger.
Ooops...... nevermind then, thats not going to work lol
Dec 26, 2020 22:51:57 #
jdubu
Loc: San Jose, CA
The transmitter and receiver needed to operate the Alien Bees can be a simple yes/no flash trigger. It doesn't need to be camera manufacture specific.
I use the PocketWizard Flex system and with a connected AC9, I can control my Alien Bees power level along with the rest of my setup. Otherwise, it's manual triggering and manual power adjustment, unless I use the old wired slider control.
I use the PocketWizard Flex system and with a connected AC9, I can control my Alien Bees power level along with the rest of my setup. Otherwise, it's manual triggering and manual power adjustment, unless I use the old wired slider control.
Dec 26, 2020 22:53:52 #
Haydon wrote:
I don't see a transmitter sitting on top of your camera hotshoe. You have one I take it?
Yes, I just didn't show that photo. It's the Yongnuo RF-603C trigger.
Dec 26, 2020 23:04:12 #
Longshadow wrote:
Yes, I just didn't show that photo. It's the Yongnuo RF-603C trigger. I thought I explained that at the top.
Here is a photo with the Yongnuo RF-603C trigger mounted.
Dec 26, 2020 23:06:51 #
CO wrote:
The receiver in your photo looks like this Godox unit. Is the Yongnuo RF-603C trigger compatible with the Godox receiver?
I don't know if the Yongnuo RF-603C trigger is compatible with the Godox receiver or not. That was why I was asking my UHH friends that have more knowledge than I do about it.
Dec 27, 2020 00:30:21 #
CO wrote:
I have two Paul C. Buff DigiBee DB800 units. They are very similar to the AlienBees. I use a Paul C. Buff transmitter and receiver. I control the power remotely with the Paul C. Buff CyberSense remote.
The Paul C Buff CyberSense remote controls both power level and modeling light remotely.
The Cyber Commander is their top remote and will control the power output of your AlienBees.
The Paul C Buff CyberSense remote controls both power level and modeling light remotely.
The Cyber Commander is their top remote and will control the power output of your AlienBees.
Thank you CO......I will try buying them and seeing if they work. The soft padded bag that the AlienBees came in had "Buff" printed on the bag. I appreciate the time and effort you have given me to help solve my problem. Thank you.
Dec 27, 2020 00:33:01 #
jdubu
Loc: San Jose, CA
BrentHarder wrote:
I don't know if the Yongnuo RF-603C trigger is compatible with the Godox receiver or not. That was why I was asking my UHH friends that have more knowledge than I do about it.
I don't use those, but can't believe they will communicate. Does the receiver have an led light that shows when it is triggered? I have a bunch of older mono flash triggers and none cross communicate.
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