Flash trigger and reciever

[2JupitersTooMany]

Alright so I have a speedlight (canon 430ex) and I'm wanting to use off camera. Looking for a flash trigger and receiver that will actually work. I bought a cheap cowboy studio one and it just does not work at all. It has absolutely no range and when even in range it hardly goes off. So my question is do any of you know a good, reliable flash trigger and receiver that has some actual range to it? I have no real knowledge when it comes it this.

 

[NedM]

Pocket wizards.

 

[2JupitersTooMany]

any cheaper solutions?

I don't do any professional work and just want to experiment with different types of lighting. Not trying to spend $400 on a transmitter and transceiver.

 

[NedM]

any cheaper solutions?

I don't do any professional work and just want to experiment with different types of lighting. Not trying to spend $400 on a transmitter and transceiver.

I use this for my Canon T3i and my YN460 Speedlite. There's no high speed sync or E-TTL but the flash trigger and receiver do the job perfectly and VERY inexpensive!
You can have up to 4 channels.

Flash Trigger Wireless Remote Umbrella 433Mhz 16Channels For Canon Nikon PT-16NE | eBay

 

[EIngerson]

The Yongnuo 622C's. I just picked up a set of 4 and love them. A 2 pack is about $80. They are transceivers so they both transmit and receive. Good luck.

 

[2JupitersTooMany]

The Yongnuo 622C's. I just picked up a set of 4 and love them. A 2 pack is about $80. They are transceivers so they both transmit and receive. Good luck.

thanks I'm going to give these a try!

 

[lennon33x]

The Yongnuo 622C's. I just picked up a set of 4 and love them. A 2 pack is about $80. They are transceivers so they both transmit and receive. Good luck.

I actually switched to the Pixel King/Opas system when I found out about the YN-622. I might have gone that route, given their success. But I love my system, and it works for me.

*Note: I got the Pixel King transmitter/receiver on clearance as it was "broken" at the Cowboy Studio store in Allen. It works great for me, as I used the Pixel Opas transceivers for receivers. I can sync up to 1/8000.*

 

[Mach0]

I actually switched to the Pixel King/Opas system when I found out about the YN-622. I might have gone that route, given their success. But I love my system, and it works for me. *Note: I got the Pixel King transmitter/receiver on clearance as it was "broken" at the Cowboy Studio store in Allen. It works great for me, as I used the Pixel Opas transceivers for receivers. I can sync up to 1/8000.*

You can use them together ?

 

[lambertpix]

I've had zero problems with my 622C's, fwiw.

 

[lennon33x]

I actually switched to the Pixel King/Opas system when I found out about the YN-622. I might have gone that route, given their success. But I love my system, and it works for me. *Note: I got the Pixel King transmitter/receiver on clearance as it was "broken" at the Cowboy Studio store in Allen. It works great for me, as I used the Pixel Opas transceivers for receivers. I can sync up to 1/8000.*

You can use them together ?

Yup. If you email Pixel, they'll give you some crap about "Blah blah they don't work together." But they do, in fact, work well together. I love them. Solidly built. Plus, I like their protective pouches.

 

[lennon33x]

Oh, if you use the Opas transceiver (one on camera, one to flash), the highest sync speed is around 1/300. If I use the King transmitter and the Opas as receivers, I can HSS.

 

[pixmedic]

I shoot Nikon but I have been extremely happy with my yongnuo 622n triggers.

 

[Dao]

Alright so I have a speedlight (canon 430ex) and I'm wanting to use off camera. Looking for a flash trigger and receiver that will actually work. I bought a cheap cowboy studio one and it just does not work at all. It has absolutely no range and when even in range it hardly goes off. So my question is do any of you know a good, reliable flash trigger and receiver that has some actual range to it? I have no real knowledge when it comes it this.

Just wondering, did you try it with a new batteries yet? Those type of radio triggers often shipped with old or weak batteries.

 

[lennon33x]

Alright so I have a speedlight (canon 430ex) and I'm wanting to use off camera. Looking for a flash trigger and receiver that will actually work. I bought a cheap cowboy studio one and it just does not work at all. It has absolutely no range and when even in range it hardly goes off. So my question is do any of you know a good, reliable flash trigger and receiver that has some actual range to it? I have no real knowledge when it comes it this.

I had an NPT-04 from ebay (essentially a similar model) and it lasted a mere 4 to 5 months in spite of new batteries. I would agree it's time for an upgrade.
Just wondering, did you try it with a new batteries yet? Those type of radio triggers often shipped with old or weak batteries.

 

[2JupitersTooMany]

The pair of yongnuo 622's I ordered just arrived. They're great, just what I was looking for. Thanks!