Trigger/receiver - any recommendations?
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I *HAVE NOT* tried these, but they seem to get great reviews, and I'm about to order the set for my D3100. Quite affordable, so if it doesn't work, at least it won't kill me... Here's the link for the set that works with the D3.
It's the same set listed for my D3100, actually, but I think the cable/connection is different.
Amazon.com: Yongnuo RF-603 N1 2.4GHz Wireless Flash Trigger/Wireless Shutter Release Transceiver Kit for Nikon D1/D2/D3/D200/D300/D700: Camera & Photo
It's the same set listed for my D3100, actually, but I think the cable/connection is different.
Amazon.com: Yongnuo RF-603 N1 2.4GHz Wireless Flash Trigger/Wireless Shutter Release Transceiver Kit for Nikon D1/D2/D3/D200/D300/D700: Camera & Photo
Scott Murray
Senior Member
I am looking at the Radio Poppers at present.
RadioPopper Nano Transmitter NANO-T B&H Photo Video
In actual fact I just bought the receiver and transmitter, so once they arrive I will let you know how they go ;-)
RadioPopper Nano Transmitter NANO-T B&H Photo Video
In actual fact I just bought the receiver and transmitter, so once they arrive I will let you know how they go ;-)
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BackdoorArts
Senior Member
I use the Vello Freewave Fusion trigger with an added receiver for a second off camera flash. Love the Vello triggers a lot. Big plus about these are that they also function in reverse, allowing you to use the remote trigger as an RF shutter trigger simply by attaching an included cable between the on-camera hot-shoe unit and the camera. Less clutter in the camera bag!!
If this unit has one drawback it's that you cannot attach a flash to the hot-shoe unit, so you can't use a combination of on and off camera units, only the built-in flash. This can be remedied by using a grip, but it would be nice if it had a hot-shoe extender to mount a flash on the camera as well. I haven't played with the remote unit to see if the hot-shoe mount passes a signal through, in which case I could mount a receiver first, then the transmitter and use a second receiver on the off-camera unit.
Either way, for $70US it's great - and like I said, it's dual function.
If this unit has one drawback it's that you cannot attach a flash to the hot-shoe unit, so you can't use a combination of on and off camera units, only the built-in flash. This can be remedied by using a grip, but it would be nice if it had a hot-shoe extender to mount a flash on the camera as well. I haven't played with the remote unit to see if the hot-shoe mount passes a signal through, in which case I could mount a receiver first, then the transmitter and use a second receiver on the off-camera unit.
Either way, for $70US it's great - and like I said, it's dual function.
Don Kondra
Senior Member
You don't say whether you are shooting with flash or strobe ?
Anywho, I shoot strobe and started with a Gadget Infinity transmitter/receiver kit for ~ $50. Very delicate and some line of sight issues.
Upgraded to the Cactus V5 for ~ $60. Better but... Fumbled one unit and it fell two feet to a wood floor, only worked on trasmit after that, duh. And the odd sync issues between camera/strobe unit that I never did resolve.
Upgraded to Paul C. Buff CyberSync receiver and transmitter for ~ $150. Robust and flawless operation.
Cheers, Don
Anywho, I shoot strobe and started with a Gadget Infinity transmitter/receiver kit for ~ $50. Very delicate and some line of sight issues.
Upgraded to the Cactus V5 for ~ $60. Better but... Fumbled one unit and it fell two feet to a wood floor, only worked on trasmit after that, duh. And the odd sync issues between camera/strobe unit that I never did resolve.
Upgraded to Paul C. Buff CyberSync receiver and transmitter for ~ $150. Robust and flawless operation.
Cheers, Don
wud
Senior Member
Right, I forgot not everybody knows my secret stuff, lol - I use a speedlight, SB-700. Thanks for reply
