Static Electricity

[kr101]

Hi, does anybody know why when I'm using a studio probe always get this static on my camera (nikon D50),I'm using cable connect probe to camera? I'm newbie here,Thanks.

 

[Dan]

Is your studio new? Or with new carpet?

Get a air moistursure....solve the problem..

Hi, does anybody know why when I'm using a studio probe always get this static on my camera (nikon D50),I'm using cable connect probe to camera? I'm newbie here,Thanks.

 

[alwayschampion]

Is your studio new? Or with new carpet?

Get a air moistursure....solve the problem..

Hi Dan, how a air moisturiser helps in reducing static .. ? Thanks for sharing.

 

[nixontkl]

static electricity build up easily in environment with dry air (low humidity), so a humidifier can help moisten the air to prevent static build up

 

[lsisaxon]

Hi, does anybody know why when I'm using a studio probe always get this static on my camera (nikon D50),I'm using cable connect probe to camera? I'm newbie here,Thanks.

It's not static. Strobes using switching power supplies have the ground floating at 240/2v=120v. You need to ground the equipment via a proper earth connection to eliminate the 120v potential on the equipment ground.

 

[kr101]

Hi, thanks everybody...er but I'm using two pin plug for both strobe....any solution?:think:

 

[shahrulesa]

Get a piece of long wire. COnnect one to any metal component on your strobe and the other to the earth socket at the plug. Might be easier if you just cut the two pin plug and change the socket to a three pin

 

[catchlights]

it's wise to use IR trigger to trigger your studio light. if your studio does not IR enable, consider using radio trigger set instead.