4 channel wireless flash trigger

gusgus Registered Users Posts: 16,209 Major grins
edited January 23, 2007 in Accessories
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  • imaximax Registered Users Posts: 691 Major grins
    edited December 11, 2006
    Thanks Gus, I have been waiting to hear how this turned out for you. I'll be ordering a set later today. Thank you for the post...........


    Joe
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    edited December 11, 2006
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  • RichardRichard Administrators, Vanilla Admin Posts: 20,012 moderator
    edited December 11, 2006
    gus wrote:
    No wukkers...remember though, this is my early findings but hey its not like you are dropping the crown jewels on it though.
    Well, keep us informed. The seller's Web page does mention problems with the 430 and 580 Speedlites. I suppose for that price, one could put up with some inconvenience, but I would be interested to know just what the problems are and what can (must?) be done to avoid them.
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    edited December 11, 2006
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  • DoctorItDoctorIt Administrators Posts: 11,952 moderator
    edited December 11, 2006
    how much for the sleeping cat? lol3.gif
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  • Red BullRed Bull Registered Users Posts: 719 Major grins
    edited December 11, 2006
    Glad to see it's working fairly well for you. This excites me since my 430ex is coming soon.
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  • David_S85David_S85 Administrators Posts: 13,313 moderator
    edited December 11, 2006
    Is the wireless flash trigger related to the Adidt wired remote for cameras?
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    edited December 11, 2006
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  • David_S85David_S85 Administrators Posts: 13,313 moderator
    edited December 12, 2006
    gus wrote:
    Not sure what you mean mate. The one above is a remote cordless flash trigger & the Adidt (which i also have) is a 3 foot cord with a remote shutter trigger on the end.

    I meant if the company was the same one that produced the wired shutter remote.
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  • gusgus Registered Users Posts: 16,209 Major grins
    edited December 12, 2006
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    edited December 13, 2006
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  • illuminati919illuminati919 Registered Users Posts: 713 Major grins
    edited December 13, 2006
    I've had about six of those type of wireless wireless transmitters and they always break on me, but the two that I have right now have lasted the longest, just dont ever drop them, they will break into like 30 pieces. Just a heads up.
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  • David_S85David_S85 Administrators Posts: 13,313 moderator
    edited December 20, 2006
    Just found this
    Wireless Trigger Your Cameras with a Remote Flash Trigger
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  • gusgus Registered Users Posts: 16,209 Major grins
    edited December 20, 2006
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  • David_S85David_S85 Administrators Posts: 13,313 moderator
    edited December 20, 2006
    gus wrote:
    Not sure im with you mate....

    headscratch.gif That very product is what the entire thread is about.

    He is re-purposing the trigger to do something different.. The hack is about using the wireless flash trigger to fire a camera, and not a flash.
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  • gusgus Registered Users Posts: 16,209 Major grins
    edited December 20, 2006
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  • drdanedrdane Registered Users Posts: 383 Major grins
    edited January 3, 2007
    Thanks for the post, Gus!
    Does this thing use Infrared or RF? I don't know if any units are made with RF, but the problem with IR is line-of-site only.

    Thanks!
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  • gusgus Registered Users Posts: 16,209 Major grins
    edited January 3, 2007
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  • imaximax Registered Users Posts: 691 Major grins
    edited January 4, 2007
    Hey Gus Mine arrived in the mail today. Did just lik you put the battery in hooked it up, nothing. Is the light on the front of the transmitter suppose to light up? Mine does not so I guess I'll pick up a battery tomorrow and see what happens......
  • Shane422Shane422 Registered Users Posts: 460 Major grins
    edited January 4, 2007
    I've been using mine flawlessly with a Nikon D50 and SB600 for about 6 months now. I have even used the PC port to fire an Alienbee B400, but I sometimes get extra flashes with the B400 if the reciever is too close to the electronics of the monolight. I got mine from the eBay seller Gadget Infinity. I think I'm also going to pick up the Studio light version since no batteries are needed in the reciever. They are $20 + 10 shipping look to be the exact model that Alienbees is selling for $80.
  • gusgus Registered Users Posts: 16,209 Major grins
    edited January 4, 2007
    imax wrote:
    Hey Gus Mine arrived in the mail today. Did just lik you put the battery in hooked it up, nothing. Is the light on the front of the transmitter suppose to light up? Mine does not so I guess I'll pick up a battery tomorrow and see what happens......
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  • Shane422Shane422 Registered Users Posts: 460 Major grins
    edited January 4, 2007
    gus wrote:
    Ive not seen a light headscratch.gif People do say the original batterys are dodgy though.

    I don't think its a light. Mine has never lit even with fresh batteries.
  • imaximax Registered Users Posts: 691 Major grins
    edited January 6, 2007
    Shane422 wrote:
    I don't think its a light. Mine has never lit even with fresh batteries.

    Yea, actually it looks like it glows. Threw in a fresh cr2 battery today and the thing worked. The only problem I seem to be having is that it won't stop working. My 430 ex will flash then recharge red light on and if I don't snap a picture within 7 to 10 seconds it fires automatically. I have tried all the settings with the same results.

    Any suggestions???????

    Thanks in advance
  • imaximax Registered Users Posts: 691 Major grins
    edited January 14, 2007
    OK, so I finally figured it out. I ended up setting the flsh toslave and adjusting the channels. Strange but it worked. So if you end up having the same problem, give it a whirl. clap.gif


    imax wrote:
    Yea, actually it looks like it glows. Threw in a fresh cr2 battery today and the thing worked. The only problem I seem to be having is that it won't stop working. My 430 ex will flash then recharge red light on and if I don't snap a picture within 7 to 10 seconds it fires automatically. I have tried all the settings with the same results.

    Any suggestions???????

    Thanks in advance
  • gusgus Registered Users Posts: 16,209 Major grins
    edited January 14, 2007
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  • imaximax Registered Users Posts: 691 Major grins
    edited January 23, 2007
    gus wrote:
    You want to know the funny part ?









    Tomorrow you will have to do the opposite to get it to work...they are a funny device but i love mine. its just so so temperamental !


    You were so right. I had to replace the batteries in my 430 so I figured I would do a little playing around with lighting tonight. I'm right back to square 1. I can't get the damn thing to work right. It just keeps flashing. I just went through a set of batteries and I'm on my second. I have tried all the combinations and settings, Anyone want to try and shed some light on this before this little thing meets it's maker!

    How can I get it to work?????????????????
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