I purchased the battery powered receivers since I use radio slaves with
portable flash units as well as the Bees as shown here
<http://www.chucknorcutt.com/gear/Umbrella%20adapter%20mounted%20on%20tripod%20%232.jpg>
When that photo was taken I was using cords. The shoes have since been
changed to favor Paramount hot shoe to miniphone connectors which will
plug directly into Pocket Wizards or the Alien Bee CSRs.
<http://www.paramountcords.com/products.asp?cat=70>
I also use my Bees outside with a homebrew power unit
<http://www.chucknorcutt.com/gear/Powerpack%20for%20Bees.jpg>
It consists of a full sine wave rectifier, a small 12 volt lead acid
battery and a 12 volt trickle charger meant for permanent installation
on trucks. All installed in a small back pack.
Chuck Norcutt
Robert Burnette wrote:
> I use the Aliens Bees also, Chuck. We have two CST transmitters
> ($59.95 ea.) to enable two photographers to shoot alternately on the
> same set. We use two CSR receivers ($69.95 ea.). The second is to
> keep our second light from being set off by an overzealous amateur
> popping flash in range of the light's photosensor. If a receiver is
> plugged into an AB flash, the flash will only respond to the
> transmitter's signal. We purchased the a/c CSRs. Since we have a/c to
> the flashes, we didn't see any advantage to the battery units
> (CSRBs). We plan to purchase the Vagabond ll power unit ($299.95)
> soon for outdoor use of our flash units.
>
> The new wireless units due out later this year, the Cyber Commander
> transmitter ($179.95) and the CSR+ receivers ($89.95), really look
> promising for multiple flash setups, especially if the flash units
> are in hard to reach places. The flash shoe mounted Cyber Commander
> (looks a bit smaller than a package of cigarettes) will permit on
> camera control of multiple electronic flashes with complete digital
> feedback from the settings of every unit.
> <http://www.alienbees.com/cybersyncplus.html>
>
> I have been totally satisfied with all products purchased from Alien
> Bees. He backs up what he sells. An example: after several
> productions runs of a previous flash transmitter/receiver set, the
> manufacturer's quality control slipped and they shipped some
> malfunctioning units. The owner of Alien Bees immediately
> discontinued the units after receiving several complaints. He had
> improved units designed and changed his manufacturer. Then he offered
> every purchaser of the original units, even those who had no
> problems, a full refund of the original purchase price toward the new
> and slightly more expensive units. $39.95 => 59.95). He absorbed the
> loss.
>
> When he redesigned and improved his portable power pack, he offered
> purchasers of his old power pack a discount on the new ones (up to
> one-half off depending upon the age of the unit) and they were
> allowed to keep the old units. That's a seller I feel that I can
> purchase from with confidence. I have no problem recommending this
> seller and his products.
>
> (Usual disclaimer...no affiliation other than being a satisfied
> customer.)
>
> Robert
>
> From: Chuck Norcutt Date: Tuesday, May 12, 2009 16:36 Subject: [OM] A
> brief report on Alien Bees radio slaves
>
>
>> Yesterday I received my set of one transmitter and two receivers
>> from Alien Bees. They are the CST transmitter and the CSRB
>> receivers.
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