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[bighead]

has anyone tried using the z240 as an off camera strobe ?? What are the needed accessories ? I am currently using the fibre optics option, and after reading thru the forum, I couldn't find DIY project or commercial products available. Hope to get some feedback

Thxs.

[andy_deitsch]

Yes. Here is a review of the remote slave sensor called the Triggerfish. I don't own one but I have used it with an Inon z240 on a couple of workshops.

http://wetpixel.com/...-slave-trigger/

[decosnapper]

The Triggerfish remote trigger works well on an Inon Z240...I also use Sea&Sea YS-60 and YS-90 for remote strobe work, and the trigger will NOT work with them. In this example the Z240 is hidden behind the iMac screen, giving the impression its lit up:-

http://www.flickr.co.../in/photostream

[bighead]

Thxs everyone. Seems like the triggerfish slave unit is the only option available in the market.

[bvanant]

You certainly can do it other ways. The Z240 can easily be used as a slave receiver by simply pointing your on-camera strobe at the sensor on the strobe.
Bill

[Alex_Mustard]

You can see a set up with multiple Z240's with triggerfish here:
http://forum-photosu....php?f=4&t=7421

These first photos were taken by Hélene doing some of her first wide angle - and posted from the sea using the Wi-Fi on board during my Red Sea workshop in June - so minimal post processing.

Phil Sokol got the best shot of this setup, but I can't find it online.

Alex

[RWBrooks]

I like this one:
http://www.flickr.co...in/photostream/
The infinite loop. Been wondering what these types of images are called for ages.

[bighead]

the triggerfish works excellently ... thxs Hedwig.

[escape]

Usually Inon strobes are work well without additional accessory.
http://wetpixel.com/...topic=43491&hl=

[davichin]

The only problem with Triggerfish (I have two although one of them floods everytime I use it...) is when you don´t want to light the area where it is located. That is when you need to go the optical fiber route...

[Udo van Dongen]

The only problem with Triggerfish (I have two although one of them floods everytime I use it...) is when you don´t want to light the area where it is located. That is when you need to go the optical fiber route...

I don't use triggerfish or the heinrichs weikamp sensors, because i think that optical should be the way to go. Had no one ever developed something that collects and directs light into an optical fiber cable that?

[davichin]

Had no one ever developed something that collects and directs light into an optical fiber cable that?

Hello Udo, what do you mean?

[Udo van Dongen]

Hello Udo, what do you mean?

oops, i see i forgot to finish my sentence.. it should be : Had no one ever developed something that collects and directs light into an optical fiber cable that is connected to the optical sensor of the strobe. I mean, it should be a sort of transparant unit or plastic marble where you can put in a fiber cable which internally directs/reflects incoming light into the optical cable towards the strobe. Probably something similar to the optical triggerplug that was delivered with my new D800 housing.

[decosnapper]

I like this one:
http://www.flickr.co...in/photostream/
The infinite loop. Been wondering what these types of images are called for ages.

Ah...yes...the infinite loop. This one has a Inon Z240 strobe on a small tripod behind the iMac screen...and a triggerfish remote trigger hidden somewhere just out of frame...

Glad you liked it...

[ChrigelKarrer]

As bvananat already mentioned, the INON sensors are rather sensible and you should be able to trigger them with your camera strobe if the strobe sensor is exposed to the camera strobe.
If this is not feasible due to murky water, weak camera strobe or long distances you can buy a standard fiber optic cable and use it to trigger the strobe far and
this strobe may trigger some other strobes near enough to not use fiber optic cable.
As in your profile you write that you use a Oly 5050 you need to build a fiber optic adapter block to stick on your housing in front of the camera strobe,
maybe for multiple cables to trigger more than one strobes.
This one for example: http://www.fantasea....=2&category=495
Chris

Edited by ChrigelKarrer, 31 August 2012 - 09:48 AM.