SB800 to skyports

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Can anyone help me - I need to know which cable to use to connect the skyport receiver to the SB-800 please.

I'm aware I lose the CLS and will need to shoot in manual mode - but is this a typical setup for 'strobist' work?

I've very green in this area! Give me a studio anyday!!

Cheers

Lee
 
LeeP said:
One of the cables that came with the skyports set "sort of" fits and fires (intermitently).

How you finding the remote flash? Reliability ok etc?
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What cable was that? I didn't get anything with my Skyport set that was anywhere near suitable, as with all photography kit, you always end up needing something else!:annoyed:

I haven't really tested it out much yet, just got some Velcro dots to secure it to the SB800. Will let you know when i've given it a good workout.
 
Dangleman said:
Yep that's the one you need http://www.speedgraphic.co.uk/prod.a...+to+WizardPlug

I had exactly the same issue. Was a bit miffed when 5 or so cables were included with the skyport kit I bought (transmitter and receiver, nice case etc) and not one of them was right.
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That's not being really fair to Elinchrom though :shake: they make these for THEIR gear, and add in a few extra leads for other makes too

LeeP - I use these on SB800s, so if you want any help drop me a pm

I think they are ace and if I was offering a portable 'studio' service, I'd be using these over carting studio lights around any day

DD
 
Cheers Dave

I've ordered a couple - we're going to be having a few strobist sessions on soon that I want to get involved with so thought I may as well get some.

May also come in for Weddings and the like too for a remote flash :)
 
LeeP said:
Cheers Dave

I've ordered a couple - we're going to be having a few strobist sessions on soon that I want to get involved with so thought I may as well get some.

May also come in for Weddings and the like too for a remote flash :)
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I bought them for Weddings !!!

(y)

DD
 
DiddyDave said:
That's not being really fair to Elinchrom though :shake: they make these for THEIR gear, and add in a few extra leads for other makes too

LeeP - I use these on SB800s, so if you want any help drop me a pm

I think they are ace and if I was offering a portable 'studio' service, I'd be using these over carting studio lights around any day

DD
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Fair enough, but with the rising popularity of off camera flash using speedlights, and the fact that the skyports cost way less than pocket wizards (their main 'rival'), I think it would be a very good 'PR' move on Elinchrom's part to include the necessary leads. No big deal though.
 
I love my Skyports thanks to recommendations from here. Shame about none of the cables fit, but I guess these are designed for studio lights rather than pc sync sockets on hotshoe flashes.
 
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