PW's

JeffroJeffro Registered Users Posts: 1,941 Major grins
edited February 19, 2007 in Accessories
Well B&H just got some more of my money! I ordered two Pocket Wizards today.....400 bigguns :D . I'm pretty sure the cord that comes with the wizards is not going to work with my Alien Bee's, but I'm sure a quick trip to Radio Shack can fix that.

I opted for UPS next day air, so they should be here sooner than later:clap ! Updte: I just checked and they have been shipped! Now that's service!

Photography....the ultimate money pit! :rofl
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  • ian408ian408 Administrators Posts: 21,938 moderator
    edited February 14, 2007
    You may want to find a trigger cord for your camera too. You can do that
    easily.
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  • JeffroJeffro Registered Users Posts: 1,941 Major grins
    edited February 14, 2007
    They're here! 24 hrs after I placed the order, I had the PW's in my hands. clap.gif
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  • henryphenryp Registered Users Posts: 144 Major grins
    edited February 16, 2007
    Jeffro wrote:
    Well B&H just got some more of my money!
    Oh! The horror! :-)
    Thanks. Enjoy your new doodads.
    Henry Posner
    B&H Photo-Video
  • pathfinderpathfinder Super Moderators Posts: 14,708 moderator
    edited February 16, 2007
    :D:D:D

    Did your PWs have the cords you needed to connect to your ABs?
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  • JeffroJeffro Registered Users Posts: 1,941 Major grins
    edited February 16, 2007
    henryp wrote:
    Oh! The horror! :-)
    Thanks. Enjoy your new doodads.

    rolleyes1.gifrolleyes1.gifrolleyes1.gif No....thank you!
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  • JeffroJeffro Registered Users Posts: 1,941 Major grins
    edited February 16, 2007
    pathfinder wrote:
    :D:D:D

    Did your PWs have the cords you needed to connect to your ABs?

    No. The cord that comes with them will attach my 20D to a PW, but I needed a male to male mono cord ( I think that was the technical name), which I knew before hand, but opted to stop by the local Radio Shack and pick up the length I wanted for less than 5 bucks. They work great, and I will be using these cold snowy days to practice with them and my Bee's! :D
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  • pathfinderpathfinder Super Moderators Posts: 14,708 moderator
    edited February 16, 2007
    I am glad to hear Radio Shack has the cords as the ones from PW cost $17.95 or so if I remember correctly. :D

    That was the reason I asked, I did not know I could get useable cords from Radio Shack. I use the Mini plug to 1/4 in RCA plug for my FlashPoint strobes from Adorama
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  • JeffroJeffro Registered Users Posts: 1,941 Major grins
    edited February 16, 2007
    pathfinder wrote:
    I am glad to hear Radio Shack has the cords as the ones from PW cost $17.95 or so if I remember correctly. :D

    That was the reason I asked, I did not know I could get useable cords from Radio Shack. I use the Mini plug to 1/4 in RCA plug for my FlashPoint strobes from Adorama

    They have 'em! A buddy told me he got his there, for cheap, so I went a looking. Mine cost $3.99 / $4.24 with tax!
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  • ian408ian408 Administrators Posts: 21,938 moderator
    edited February 16, 2007
    Jeffro wrote:
    They have 'em! A buddy told me he got his there, for cheap, so I went a looking. Mine cost $3.99 / $4.24 with tax!


    Sweet! Thanks for the update.
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  • JeffroJeffro Registered Users Posts: 1,941 Major grins
    edited February 19, 2007
    I finally got a chance to try out the PW's. My niece wanted some shots taken, and I am always eager to try more shooting with my Bee's, especially since I have "cut the cord!"

    I was sooooooo nice being able to move around, without tripping over that stupid cord. The PW's worked like a charm!iloveyou.gif

    I've got a lot of learning to do, when it comes to studio portraits, and now it will be so much easier.

    If you are still attached to your strobes via the cord, take the leap, get the PW's!

    Here is a shot I took with the assistance of mine....

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    I know this is about accessories...but hey, we need a pic in here once in awhile! :D
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