Comments on: AlienBees CyberSync: No Thanks

By: Travis

Travis — Mon, 07 Dec 2009 00:55:14 +0000

I have a similar question as posted before, anyone care to comment on the synch speeds…..

By: Adam

Adam — Thu, 17 Sep 2009 15:12:13 +0000

I’ve had my CyberSyncs for a year now and they are still firing 100% of the time. Of course, I have the battery powered receivers so they’re different than what you’ve reviewed here. I know Pocket Wizards are supposed to be the best, but you get more channels with the CyberSyncs and 100% reliability for almost 1/3 the cost. And no, I haven’t used PWs, though i’m not really sure how you can beat 100%. my two cents.

-Adam

By: Morten Brakestad

Morten Brakestad — Mon, 04 May 2009 22:20:33 +0000

I recently purchased one Cybersync transmitter and three battery-powered receivers to replace a similiar set of PW that were stolen from my car last year. The Cybersyncs have performed every bit as reliable as my old PWs (100% reliable this far), and battery capacity seems to outlast that of the PW’s. In my opinion, build quality actually seems better on the battery-powered CS’s compared to the PW Plus units (which never impressed me much.) I also own Radiopopper P1’s, and although they are a completely different product, the Cybersyncs have impressed me more in terms of reliability. True, some details could have been better designed, but for the price I would say they represent terrific value for money. Unless you really need the extra features of the PW’s or Radiopoppers then I wouldn’t hesitate to recommend the Cybersyncs.

By: dalegaspi

dalegaspi — Thu, 23 Apr 2009 13:26:12 +0000

^^^ You forgot to note that i also compared it with a $25 RF triggers sold on e-Bay.

PWs have features that are not offered with CS, which somwhat justifies the higher price. plus the fact that PW can be used with regular flash, it’s a plus.

On the other hand, ithe eBay triggers vis-a-vis CS…i dunno. CS doesn’t really have anything to offer more, feature-wise.

Have you tried PWs? Looks like you haven’t. Once you really used PWs, i can almost guarantee that you cannot imagine going back to anything else.

Thanks for visiting.

By: Deb0

Deb0 — Thu, 23 Apr 2009 04:09:51 +0000

You gotta be kiddin me?! Comparing a 370.00 set of PWs to a 135.00 set of Cybersyncs?!

The PWs better have superior quality. These are friggin transmitters and receives. their pupose is simple

I have Cybersyncs and they have never flaked on me. And margninally superior quality of construction doesn’t justify paying over twice as much.

By: le français

le français — Sun, 21 Sep 2008 17:00:30 +0000

Hye guy’s,

Who care about 400 feet ??!!! 99.99999% we shoot 5meter from strobe.
What is important and no one talk about is what about speed synchro ?? 60,125,250,500 ???

If test is good…….so it could be a could product, more expensive that asia one but more reliable….and that’s we all want.
About the look………Mr Buff..please hire an italian graphist.

By: Phil

Phil — Tue, 19 Aug 2008 01:20:42 +0000

FYI
You can replace the battery in the transmitter of the Gadget Infinity Cactus(ebay) triggers.

By: dalegaspi

dalegaspi — Wed, 06 Aug 2008 11:30:57 +0000

^^^^ Good for you, AB probably tweaked the design for the (newer) battery-powered receivers.

By: Peter

Peter — Wed, 06 Aug 2008 02:02:53 +0000

I have the trigger and new battery powered receivers. Works up to around 400 feet outdoors with an unobstructed line of sight. I don’t like how the receiver stays on for an hour when the test button is pressed. So, I remove the battery to prevent accidental activation of the test button in the storage bag.

For the price, I love the product. It works as advertised. Highly recommended.

By: Eric

Eric — Thu, 17 Jul 2008 22:40:55 +0000

Any updates on this?