HyperSync with Elinchrom, Canon and Pocketwizard

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You have the option of using a broad range of cameras. In this tutorial I used the Canon 5D mark III. Even though the 5D Mark III has a slower shutter than most cameras, it still seems to be a great performer for HyperSync. 5D mk II also works well, a camera I used before up-grading. The lens I used in the pictures that you will see is a 24-70 2.8 Mk II.

These are great to use on location, are lightweight, durable, have high power output and can use all of Elinchrom`s modifiers. You need the Elinchrom Quadra Hybrid (better battery), and the S-head. The S-heads have longer flash duration, which is needed. The A-heads are very good in studio environments, but the S-heads work best with HyperSync.

HyperSync is made available by Pock-etwizard. To make it work you will need a set of ControlTL transmitter/receivers. When using the Quadras I use the Flex-TT5 and MiniTT1. You will also need a regular synch cable to attach the FlexTT5 to the Quadra. Those are very durable (I lost one in water and it still works).

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To creaTe a picTure The sensor musT be exposed To lighT, which happens when The camera’s Trigger is released. a curTain will Then move from The Top To The boTTom of The sensor before iT closes.

when using flash below maximum sync speed, The firsT curTain opens and closes before The second curTain closes. mosT cameras have a maximum sync speed around 1/200sec, enough Time To fire The flash (flash duraTion) and To expose The whole frame.

above 1/200sec you will ofTen geT black banding. before The firsT curTain has crossed over, The second curTain sTarTs. The fasTer The shuTTer The fasTer The second curTains sTarTs. This will resulT in exposing only parTs of The picTure, leaving The resT in The dark.

speedlighTs deal wiTh This by sending pulses of flash before The firsT curTain opens. These pulses sTops afTer The second has closed. The camera regisTers This as a conTinuous lighT. This affecTs The flash power and drains a loT of energy.

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sTyle: Drama, soft, natural? DeciDe your style before using the flash. unDerexposeD (flash is more prominent), soft (more balanceD) or natural (f ill flash).

aperTure/iso: affects the flash power, the Depth of fielD, mooD of the pictu re anD has some effect on the ambient.

shuTTer: affects the ambient exposure anD the style/mooD of the picture.

size of modifier: the size of the moDif ier in relation to the subject affects the quality of the l ight. an x-sizeD moDif ier 50cm away will give a softer quality of l ight than the same moDifier two meters away. change the size anD/or the Distance anD the quality will change.

in v e r s e sq u a r e law: th e p o w e r o u t p u t o n the strobe follows the inverse square law. moving from one to two meters Decreases the power with 75%. (power = 1/size2)

#5 Strobe ruleS

whaT does hypersync mean? HyperSync uses special camera communication to trigger a normal flash before the first curtain opens. It can also eliminate the delay introduced by a typical radio trigger. The tim-ing can be optimized for some flashes based on the user’s wishes. Doing that you can limit the banding entirely or at least diminish it, even up to 1/8000th .Canon 5D mk III

24-70 2.8 mk IIPocketwizard FlexTT5 & MiniTT1A: 6.7ISO: 1000S: 500

Elinchrom Ranger RX S headElinchrom 150cm OctaboxC-StandSandbags

Easy setup: In this setup connect the FlexTT5 and MiniTT1 to your computer. Go to Advanced then Misc. Select your camera then Apply. Go to HyperSync/HSS > P2 HyperSync flash ... then use the de-fault number 7. If you have another setup go to HyperSync Setup on wiki.pocketwizard.com

︙ More power ︙ Overpowering the sun ︙ Freeze Actions

︙ Broader range of modifiers ︙ Batteries last longer

compared to Speedlights

︙ Shallow Depth of Field with strobes

elinchrom quadra wiTh pockeTwizard. My experience with the Elinchrom Quadras and the Elinchrom Ranger RX series has been very good. When travelling light I always carry the Quadra`s, but if more power is needed, I use my Rangers. Another good thing about the Quadras is the possibility to use all of Elinchrom`s modifiers. From my personal experience I know they are durable, easy to setup and very reasonably priced. I have had one of my octaboxes for 5 years, with a lot of rough usage. Remember that you need the S-heads with longer flash durations. The A-heads are too fast to work perfectly with HyperSync.

why hypersync?

i u soften use the Quadras for portrait shoots. In this setup I used the Quadra as the main light, underexposing the background. The sun worked as a back-light that separated

the subject from the environment. The Quadra with the Elinchrom Deep Octa was placed cam-era right to shape the subjects face.

sing high power strobes in daylight is no prob-lem with HyperSync. In this picture the goal was to demonstrate the possibility to freeze droplets, which are fast moving objects. The

strobe in this picture is an Elinchrom Ranger RX. I used it since I needed more power and could put the strobe further away. The strobe is placed camera right, and I used an Elinchrom long throw reflector.

ports photography is what I love the most, especially when the person is in action. To be able to freeze the person, create drama and compete against the sun you need power.

The Quadra S-head with the hybrid pack made it possible. Since the sun was about to set I didn´t need the Ranger RX in this situation. The strobe is camera left, almost touching my shoulder.

Canon 5D mk III 24-70 2.8 mk IIPW FlexTT5 & MiniTT1A: 5.6ISO: 100S: 1000

Canon 5D mk III 24-70 2.8 mk IIPW FlexTT5 & MiniTT1A: 2.8ISO: 400S: 1000

Canon 5D mk III 24-70 2.8 mk IIPW FlexTT5 & MiniTT1A: 5.6ISO: 200S: 1000

Elinchrom QuadraS-headElinchrom Deep OctaboxElinchrom stand

Elinchrom Ranger RXS-headElinchrom ReflectorC-stand

Elinchrom QuadraS-headElinchrom Deep OctaboxElinchrom Stand

Canon 5D mk III 24-70 2.8 mk IIPW FlexTT5 / MiniTT1 / ST4A: 5.6ISO: 800S: 1000

Elinchrom QuadraElinchrom Ranger RX2x S-headsElinchrom Standard ReflectorElinchrom Long ThrowerElinchrom standC-stand

I am a photographer from Norway, specializing in sports, action and portrait/headshots photography. My passion in photography is to grow and keep ex-ploring. I hope this new information will inspire you to explore and hopefully grow your professional career. If you have any questions please drop my a note. I will continue making tutorials, both written and on YouTube.

Someday you may see me fulfilling my dream, shooting for Nike or Redbull ;)

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