Wireless Flash Triggers Compared

[euseermide]

wyh cant my canon 5d mark ii trigger my 430EX any help?

[eeeallan]

@steeletraining

Hi, I'm new to photography and this might be a dumb question, but could you please tell me what the differences are between a wired and a wireless flash trigger????

And what would you be preferred more than the other?

And should I get both wired and wireless? or just one of them???

Thank you in advance!

[w1ljmm]

Thanks for taking the time to give your rating on the wireless transmitters. If you do an update of this video, please include your rating on the new Pocket Wizard III

[4EVERMYSERENITY]

great tutorial, and can I say you look like a younger Bruce Jenner

[kbb6w4]

are they now separating the pocketwizard Control TL's into Nikon and Canon systems in order to take care of the problem between the Control TL's and the Canon flashes?

[lycos12]

What do you think of Pixel King?

[nigel1346]

Hi Phil ,have you reviewed the yongnuo S2 E2 transmitter

[devonmale69]

Check out PHOTTIX ODIN TTL FLASH TRIGGER

[steeletraining]

@devonmale69 - I have a review of the Phottix Odin on my blog. Best trigger I've ever used.

[bblove302]

@steeletraining is it expensive?

[javierlocutor]

@steeletraining Is good to know that and your word is trustworthy but, arent they a little pricey? (Phottix Odin)

Thanks for all your videos, you are a really nice guide to refer to. 

[djshadowpain]

@devonmale69 it costs a bomb but gotta say, the central remote is pretty darn sweet, if i am a full time pro.

[Snakekilla12]

If I were to buy the Pocket Wizard FlexTT5 Transceiver would I need two of these to make my triggering work from one off-camera flash?

[Snakekilla12]

dont get cowboy, got it as my first trigger and worked only in 2feet range and wouldn't shoot through objects such as people...

[slewis]

thanks for this

[postondemand]

really great information! many thanks

[hbrookes]

very informative..thanks

[liahglask]

sir i have a doubt. i've a nikon camera. can i use a canon brand flash for off-camera using a radio trigger? or a canon camera with a nikon brand flash using radio triggers? WILL IT WORK?????

[CatInTheChatFL]

Love your reviews, especially that they are no bullshit and you tell it like it is - good and bad. Much appreciated - thank you so much.

[lp22hot]

This is one great review!!!!!! Thanks for sharing!!!

[TheIronValkyrie]

Great video, but I just need to double check, did you say you may have some AAA's in your FRIDGE??? WTF?

[Sinnersmc]

@TheIronValkyrie - Batteries such as AA, AAA, C, & D operate off of chemical reaction from the acid inside - if you slow the chemical reaction in the battery you can increase the battery life so many people remove batteries from devices and store them in the refrigerator - it can increase battery life for single use batteries (non-rechargeable) up to 70% especially if they are used infrequently.

[AshtonPhoto]

@Sinnersmc

False.

Alkalines lose about 2% charge per year at room temperature. Slightly less below about 70 degrees. It would take a decade to have any measurable benefit from being in the fridge.

When stored there is no chemical activity, so how would refrigerating help??

[dza337]

Thank you very for the review! It's really useful! I wonder if you can do a review on the Pixel Knight 332 as well. It's another interesting one. thanks

[TheKGB]

All this photo stuff..you would think a nice wireless lapel mic would be something to have...

[formaset]

I shoot a lot of warehouses and big labs...I had to buy 8 Pocket Wizard MultiMax 32 Channel Transceiver Radio Slave for my 7 Monolights. They run @ $300.00 each. X 8 = $2,400.00 = I'm broke.

[MOB7775101]

YOU ARE THE MAN!!!

[jvdude0]

does the ishoot-04 work with phoenix flashes?

[SkinnyGuyProduction]

"I'm out of breath I'm gonna have a beer."

[pramodphotography29]

which transmitter is suitable for elinchrome studio flash and nissin TTL di866 flash

[pramodphotography29]

which transmitter is suitable for elinchrome studio flash and nissin TTL di866 flash

[Spaeckli]

just use nikon stuf and tada!

[johnyxrebel]

Just got the cowboystudio npt-04 in the mail yesterday and so far it works great, the only times it failed on me was because my flash is a cheap generic opteka flash thats starting to go bad, i really need to invest in a 430ex or a 580ex for my t1i

[berndpegritz]

@johnyxrebel I have the 580exII for my t1i and just can advise it!

[Shortlegs53]

Looking at purchasing a Hähnel Combi TF Remote Control & Flash Trigger for my Canon EOS 400D, anyone have any reviews on this one?

[Vuelhering]

You might mention that the paul c buff system, the cybersyncs, have a new version that is made to control alienbees and remotely set them as needed. If you shoot with ABs, then it gives full control of the system.

[scottidee]

need dvds - like strobist & one light workshop

[THEJEDEYEMASTER]

great video Steele! Answers a lot of important questions. Specifically the tip on the Skyports. Built in battery..? Now way, next. I would change/add your tags...10k views only..?

Btw, What's your opinion on the Phottix atlas? They cost only $50 less than a PWplusII. WHat's the point.

[zygotepeyote]

Update....I had been using my flextt5's with my 580exii's and the soft shield. One of my 580's stopped functioning in ettl mode and in manual mode only fired at full power. After some research I found out I wasn't alone. Sent my 3 flexxtt5's back to pocketwizard and they sent me 4 plusii's plus cables and are paying for my flash to be sent to canon for 120.00 at no charge to me. You can take from this what you will.....they did make it right with me. Thanks!

[steeletraining]

@zygotepeyote - Thanks tons for this update!

[Tesseract0]

I had Pt-04's (aka Cactus/GI triggers) and they broke after a year or so. I have since gone to RF-602's and I've been loving them every second. Not only do they give me great range, but they also can act as wireless camera triggers.

[ptlofts]

the Catus brand seems to be a good choice. What do you think?

[steeletraining]

@ptlofts - I've been very satisfied with my Cactus triggers. Highly recommended. However, my current favorite in the low-budget triggers is the Yongnuo RF-602. See my video review of that product for details.

[ptlofts]

@steeletraining I will. Many thanks for your response.

[jesusbify]

I HAVE A QUESTION, CAN THE POCKETWIZARD PLUS II WORKS WITH A NIKON CAMERA???

[eketelon]

My cybersync system works perfectly. But, I also have a Nikon system so I have the built-in wireless option if it ever failed. But, I love my Cybersync because I can use it for my studio lights and my off-camera flashes.

[zygotepeyote]

I did have problems with my flextt5's with my 580exii's until Pocketwizard sent me the soft shield or sock as they call it and it drastically improved their performance and justifies the price.

[steeletraining]

@zygotepeyote - Thanks for this report, Zygote, very helpful.

[Spinb96]

video is awesom!

[sasktank]

my paul c buff system works perfect -- and so does my canon7D wireless flash system with the 580ex2 and 430ex2

[garym5]

He forgot the new kid on the block..The Phottix Atlas

[steeletraining]

@garym5 - When Phottix releases their USA FCC approved version I intend to review it. They have told me that is still several weeks away.

[Mejaymz]

Very helpful video.Thanks for all the information. 

[Maxsdiscos]

If using Canon equipment, you might as well use the Canon wireless system, it is built into their speedlites.

[hingsberg]

@Maxsdiscos - It is not wireless RF, it is wireless IR so might not work outdoors. You can not compare Canon wireless to RF systems like the ones this guy is reviewing........

[steeletraining]

@Maxsdiscos - The Canon wireless system indeed works great, and I love it -- if your situation fits within its limitations: Line of sight, short range, not in bright sunlight, etc. Radio triggers can help you go beyond those limitations.

[Maxsdiscos]

@steeletraining Ah, they only work via infra red then? That is a shame - Radio is the way to go then

[AndyBJ]

This video is great, thank you!

[AndyBJ]

This video is great, thank you!