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Calibration
Before the shoot it is necessary to calibrate the Creamsource with the camera. This simple step
insures that the camera shutter and Creamsource are in phase.
1.
Setup as above
2.
Point camera directly at Creamsource light
3.
Select MENU->MODES->Calibrate Sync on Creamsource. It will start to flash at the
locked framerate
4.
Use wheel to adjust phase on Creamsource. As you change the phase, a dark band
should appear to move up and down on the camera monitor. Adjust until the dark
band fills the monitor completely. Shooting with wide shutter angles and at higher
speeds reduces the size of the dark band, making calibration more difficult.
5.
The Creamsource is now calibrated. It can be now be set to desired mode (Normal,
Strobe etc)
E.g. Select MENU->MODES->Normal
Shooting
Once the Creamsource has been calibrated, any of the modes may be used without the possibil
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ity of causing torn frames. The remote dimmer unit or DMX control can also be used safely.
If the framerate, shutter angle or the phase of the camera shutter is adjusted, then you will need
to re-calibrate.
Is it possible to use one Flashbandit with more than one Creamsource?
Yes, but only if you are NOT also using DMX or Remote.
Why?
The DMX or Remote overrides the communication channel between Creamsources, meaning the
Synchronized Flash commands are not able to be sent.
How to run multiple Creamsource without DMX/Remote
1.
Link Creamsource together using DMX cable from DMX IN to DMX THRU connectors on back
of unit
2.
Plug the FlashBandit into the first unit (the Master)
3.
Calibrate the Master unit as normal
4.
Set up the desired effect on the Master
5.
Set the second/third/fourth units (the Slaves) to ‘Normal’ mode - they will follow whatever the
Master does
As there is communications required between the Master and Slave units, there will be a delay of
around 500uS in synchronisation of the slaves. This may or may not be noticeable depending on
the frame rate and shutter angle of the camera. Testing is highly recommended!
Note if you plug in DMX or Remote, then this will override the Master, and the Slaves will no longer be in
sync. Note also the ‘Timed Flash’ effect will not sychronise between units, however all other effects will
.
How to run multiple Creamsource WITH DMX/Remote:
1.
You will need a FlashBandit unit for each Creamsource, and each unit will have to be calibrated
(the same Phase angle will apply to all units).
2.
Each Creamsource will then need to be set to the desired Mode (Strobe, Flash Frames etc)
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