Is the strobe mode more accurate than the needle mode, or is it just a display preference?
299847
They say that strobe has approx 0.1 cent accuracy don't know the needle but in my opinion I like better the strobe tunning
299848
I don't think its more accurate than a good needle tuner, but with this tuner you can strum all six strings at once and the display will show which strings are out of tune and if they are sharp or flat at one time. You can then pluck that string and tune.
299849
NOT just a display preference. The strobe is much more accurate. Standard modes are 0.5 cent accurate and strobe is .1 cent. From T.C. Electronics website: "Chromatic Champ Besides the Polyphonic tuner, PolyTune has a chromatic tuner that can hang with the best current tuning technology out there, with an amazing 0.5 cent accuracy. ----------------------------------------------------------------- Full Strobe Ahead The strobe tuner in PolyTune 2 is super accurate and super fast. Finetune your instruments with surgical precision at blinding speeds. Sounds good, right? We're talking +/- 0.1Cent tuning accuracy and in case you don't really know what that means - believe us there are atomic clocks that'd kill for that accuracy."
299850
Yes, it is; but it also takes longer to make use of that accuracy. Mostly just a display preference.
299851
I would say yes, I use the strobe to intonate my guitars it seems to be more sensitive to precision tuning.
299852
NOT just a display preference. The strobe is much more accurate. Standard modes are 0.5 cent accurate and strobe is .1 cent. From T.C. Electronics website:"Chromatic ChampBesides the Polyphonic tuner, PolyTune has a chromatic tuner that can hang with the best current tuning technology out there, with an amazing 0.5 cent accuracy.-----------------------------------------------------------------Full Strobe AheadThe strobe tuner in PolyTune 2 is super accurate and super fast. Finetune your instruments with surgical precision at blinding speeds. Sounds good, right? We're talking +/- 0.1Cent tuning accuracy and in case you don't really know what that means - believe us there are atomic clocks that'd kill for that accuracy." NOT just a display preference. The strobe is much more accurate. Standard modes are 0.5 cent accurate and strobe is .1 cent. From T.C. Electronics website:"Chromatic ChampBesides the Polyphonic tuner, PolyTune has a chromatic tuner that can hang with the best current tuning technology out there, with an amazing 0.5 cent accuracy.-----------------------------------------------------------------Full Strobe AheadThe strobe tuner in PolyTune 2 is super accurate and super fast. Finetune your instruments with surgical precision at blinding speeds.... » Read More NOT just a display preference. The strobe is much more accurate. Standard modes are 0.5 cent accurate and strobe is .1 cent. From T.C. Electronics website:"Chromatic ChampBesides the Polyphonic tuner, PolyTune has a chromatic tuner that can hang with the best current tuning technology out there, with an amazing 0.5 cent accuracy.-----------------------------------------------------------------Full Strobe AheadThe strobe tuner in PolyTune 2 is super accurate and super fast. Finetune your instruments with surgical precision at blinding speeds. Sounds good, right? We're talking +/- 0.1Cent tuning accuracy and in case you don't really know what that means - believe us there are atomic clocks that'd kill for that accuracy." « Show Less
299853
The strobe mode is much more accurate than the needle mode. I use it primarily for adjusting the intonation as tuning the instrument with it is rather touchy. I don't think you would hear the difference. Phil
299854
It has an all digital/LED display which uses both modes at the same time automatically.
1619704
Not at all. I have both the 11 in and the 14 in models and neither have shown any strobe effect. (But I have only had them for 1 month or less).
1108702
Obviously 420 lumens is brighter than 300 . Other than costing more, I would say brighter is better. Maybe it drains the battery a little faster. The Cygolite website should have the specs on this. Also, you don't always have to use it at full power. There are a few settings, but I always use Steady Pulse, which is 300 lumens PLUS a flashing light, for maximum visibility.
927289
Yes it is.It strobs about 4 or 5 times a second not as bright as a party type strobe light but close. In a dark room it definitely has a disorienting effect.Buy it you will like it.
308041
Hello!.... Technically, none. There's no difference between those two kits. Except for the color of the strobes.Regards.
793317
Nope, no strobe function. Tried tapping the button twice but it didn't make any difference.
306316
I'd say in daylight it is pretty similar to using a white bead dot.It might be slightly better as the white is surrounded by the black housing of the sight giving it good contrast, but in bright situations I wouldn't call it a significant improvement.
459047
If you already purchased the strobe, then sure... Main issue is the strobe not these, however, the color filters tend to go on the extreme side. Blue is ICE blue, not cool blue and same with the others, not very balanced at all when it comes to color.
319447
There's a lot of misunderstanding about this mode. In good light, it gives you a different curve, or look, to the colors and highlights, shadows, etc. Some people like this look, and it gives you another tool to work with. For indoor, or darker situations, the less talked about feature is the spotlight setting. This setting zeros the gain, so in low light you get terrific video with no graininess--up to a point. You need to use it with 24p. The camera has lots of settings, so you really can't lose. For events--concerts, indoors, school plays, etc, the spotlight setting is a real pro feature.
645545
No strobe setting on this model. They have a multifunction programmable light. It runs about $129. Constant and Momentary High, Low and Strobe Reversible High/Low to Low/High Capability Strobe Disable
1502898
The cheaper strobes are often very light in weight so be aware of balance with the softbox attachef. This works great for me, I've had no issues with the ring.
1553506
Neither - no strobe function that I can find. Strobe isn't indicated in the product description either.EDIT - Sorry - The strobe is very fast. I didn't receive an instruction sheet with mine and I just stumbled on how to select the low intensity and the strobe functions the other night.
1648671
The voltage seems safe. I just got a Canon 188A yesterday, and measured the voltage with a digital voltmeter.It is 4.4 volts, which is perfectly safe. The real question is whether the camera body will talk to the strobe properly and set the exposure correctly. I am still experimenting with that. It seems like the exposure is okay with a Vivitar 28-210mm EOS lens, and too dark with a Canon 28-80mm EOS lens.
1230945
Has anyone else tried the "bright" mode trick? Any comments on the difference...
645546
No strobe setting on this model. They have a multifunction programmable light. It runs about $129.Constant and Momentary High, Low and StrobeReversible High/Low to Low/High CapabilityStrobe Disable
13222
Because it needs to see the light from the internal flash to trigger it. You can set your internal for fill or lower the setting. Ideally get a remote trigger like pocket wizards to trigger the strobe
1285784
There is a fourth channel that sets the strobe rate. I think I remember that you need to have access to this fourth channel if you want to set it to "constant on."