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<p>Yes these are the units I am using, The unit in the front of your link is the transmitter with the unit in the rear being the receiver with both L & W settings and the hot show on top to mount the flash. The transmitter is only works in wireless mode.</p>

<p>Are you sure your not looking at the receivers they have Both L and W the transmitter is not a flash unit so is not capable of sending a light signal. If your using another flash on your camera and can't fit the transmitter on to the hot shoe in theory you can still use the receivers in light mode to activate the off camera flash units. In practice the Nicna CR-301 light mode is pretty useless. </p>

<p>Happy to answer any questions, so fire away. The transmitter only has Wireless setting 4 channels, and the receivers have either Wireless or light sensor, both units are on wireless settings and all units on same channel. </p>

<p>Yes a pair of Nicna CR-301 flash receivers and corresponding trigger on the camera hot shoe</p>

<p>In this case I had two Nikon SB600 Speedlights on tripods one about 45deg in front and to the left of the lady and the other about 45deg in front and to the right of the gentleman as we look at them. Both flashes were approx 3 mtrs from there subject set on wide angle and manual mode set around 1/32 power to to supply a little fill flash.<br /><br />Hope this helps</p>

<p>John</p>

<p>The shooting details are under the first photo and the camera D90 was set to Aperture priority mode but this has also happened in Manual and Shutter priority mode. I always shoot Raw files. What other information do you need Ann.</p>

<p>I agree Lorne. The left ear of the gentleman has jumped sideways as you mentioned but the left shoulder of the lady has jumped left and up. </p>

<p>The SB600 flash does have commander mode where the flash is set off by the light from the pop up flash on the camera. This wouldn't be infra-red and the SB600 doesn't have a built in infra-red receiver so don't think this would be the problem. But thanks please keep the suggestions coming.<br /><br />It's not the VR lens causing the problem either.</p>

<p>Thanks Jos, As far as I can tell the camera settings should not be sending any signals for a preflash. If it is a pre-flash then I wonder if the wireless flash units aren't in sync. But then why would this cause a ghosting effect at 125sec should be no camera movement. <br>

<br />Currently trying an experiment with the camera set on a tripod and taking numerous shots with the Vibration reduction on the lens turned on and off. My thoughts are this could cause the ghosting if the flash is somehow causing the lens to refocus half way through a shot. Is this even possible.</p>

<p>Will post my results soon. </p>

<p>John</p>

<p>It's happening with any shutter speed and any setting. Done studio shots with two studio lights to light the subject and thought I could use my two SB600 flashes to wash out the background. Camera was set on Manual 125sec F11 with the studio lights being triggered by the SB600's that were both on wireless triggers. One in every 4 / 5 shots had this ghosting. Happens on some images and not others with the camera set on exactly the same settings.</p>

 

<p>A close up to show the Ghosting better.</p><div></div>

<p>I have just bought a couple of Nicna CR-301 flash triggers for my pair of Nikon SB600 Speedlights. I appreciate the Nicna triggers are at the cheaper end of the scale but wanted to experiment first before jumping in with pocket wizards.</p>

<p>My problem is that one picture in 5 is having this Ghosting effect. I have two separate camera bodies with different lens on each body. This is happening with both camera's so eliminates lens and camera malfunction.</p>

<p>This only happens when using the triggers. The only thing I can think off is the camera's are both set for TTL flash metering would this cause this Ghosting. Can't see how but maybe someone on here can help me.</p>

<p>I have never had any problems when I use commander mode. </p>

<p>Any help is appreciated</p>

<p>Thanks <br>

John</p><div></div>

<p>Love the way the light falls on the stream, just a shame that I didn't get the little girl pin sharp in focus. </p><div></div>

<p>Two beautiful sisters.</p><div></div>

<p>Sorry if I offended you John H. I was not referring to any one on here as a back stabber. I was saying you can either assist where you can to help this women pay for her images or stick a knife in her back and say sorry pay up now or nothing.<br /><br />Mary decided to do the job even though she was told beforehand that there was more than a possibility that payment was going to be a problem. I would have done the same in Mary's situation.<br>

Once you have the images then you have something to sell. Walk away with the non-refundable deposit would have left you no option to make any more money out of this. That was Mary's choice to make.<br /><br />Now as stated she can either help her client and get paid in full all be it sometime in the future or walk away with nothing but experience. Mary has nothing to loose by trying to help her client pay for her images.<br /><br />John<br /> </p>

<p>William, Mary still has control as she has the images. She never had control of when she would be paid for them so she hasn't lost control of anything. Yes she had a contract that stated payment was due before the wedding but she never ever had control of this being honoured that always remained with the client. <br /><br />John</p>

<p>I'm glad I don't do business with the vast majority of you. Yes business is business but every one of my clients I regard as a new friend and get repeat business and referrals from every single one of them. Maybe because I help them where I can and not stick a knife in their back.<br /><br />You have control and always will have control of this situation while you hold the images, it's what you do with this control that will decide if you have someone working against you or with you. <br /><br />Is your client in a position where she can pay you in full today, doesn't sound like it... Does she want her wedding images, I presume yes then you have control. Images will be handed over when payment is received in full. End of story.<br /><br />Now you can help by offering payment terms and be seen as the good guy by helping. Again though no images until payment is received in full.<br /><br />Or you could dig your toes in and demand payment. You can't get blood out of a stone so good luck with this one unless she is not telling you the truth with her finances.<br /><br />While you hold the images you have control of the situation. So accept that your not going to get paid in full soon, so give her a time frame if you must for her to pay her debt off with the images only handed over when payment is made in full. <br /><br />John<br /><br /><br /></p>

<p>I agree with everything that has been said, I hope you never paid for her to make your wedding cake. Deduct this amount from what she owe's you and then invite her over to sit down with you and view her images on your computer. Explain to her that you can't release them to her until you have received payment in full. Your happy to set up a payment plan that will work for her and maybe even help her find work by promoting her wedding cakes to other couples that you have booked to shoot their weddings. If her cake was good for your wedding then help her find work and be able to pay you. You have nothing to loose and could be a win win situation. If her Wedding Cake business grows then she will return the favour by sending work your way. Better making a friend by helping her than making an enemy. <br /><br />Hope this helps.<br />John<br /><br /><br /></p>

<p>Andreas, I'm right with you there. Shot this yesterday with my 4 year old D90 with Kit lens. What more IQ do you need.<br /><br />John</p><div></div>

<p>A vote for Nikon's lighter camera's<br /><br />Canon's are tanks and always have been. That is the number one reason that has put me off them. I find Nikon camera fit in my hand much easier and are large enough to make all buttons usable. The lack of weight is also very much appreciated when doing weddings with two camera's around my neck all day. </p>

<p>John</p>

<p>One from a recent studio sitting. </p><div></div>

<p>I think your photo is in focus but not necessary sharp, as I originally stated this could be as simple as the camera being set on Portrait picture control if your shooting in JPEG. If shooting in Raw then a little sharpening needs to be applied. See before and after shot below.<br /><br />Cheers<br>

John</p><div></div>

<p>A fun shot from a recent wedding.</p><div></div>

<p>Steve,</p>

<p>If this is shot as a JPEG image check the picture control setting it was shot on. Portrait's tend to be a bit soft where Landscapes tend to be sharper. Might just be as simple as this, worth checking first.<br /><br />John</p>

<p>Spring time for those off us down under. A fun day at the BMX track during school holidays this week.</p><div></div>