Wireless Trigger

[toms]

Hello,

I have a question:

I own sony's alpha 200 and HVL-F20AM flash.

From what i know this flash works wirelessly only with alpha 900, so I want to know-

Somebody knows If I would buy a wireless trigger for this flash would it work (wirelessly)?

If it should work, I will be glad if someone could recommend about one.

If not, what can I do to make it wireless?


Thank U,

Tom

 

[JimmyO]

Cybersyncs are the best value hands down.

 

[Big Mike]

Using a wireless trigger is going to be a little different than using Sony's wireless system (assuming Sony works like Canon & Nikon).

With the camera's system, the remote flash works just like it does while on the camera...automatic flash metering etc.
But when you use a simple radio trigger device, all you can do is trigger the flash. So the flash must be fired in manual mode and you have to figure out the exposure/metering yourself.

Also, I think that Sony's flashes have a slightly different hotshoe than most models, so if you use a trigger with a hotshoe, you might need an adapter.

 

[anel]

i'm sorry for hijacking your thread, i just have one fast question and i don't wanna bother anyone with a whole topic because of a simple question and answer.

- i broke my cheap ebay triggers receiver yesterday and i found a separate receiever on ebay but it's not exactly the same model, probably not even company.. but i'm thinkint it would still sync with the transmitter, or wont it? do i have to buy exactly the same set or can i do with another receiver?

 

[table1349]

Cybersyncs are the best value hands down.

Depends on what you consider the best value.

 

[jchin]

There is an inexpensive wireless trigger that I've heard great reviews.
It runs off the 2.4GHz band. Don't remember the brand right now.
It was on eBay for like $50 per set.

 

[anel]

by the way, just ordered the blazzeo wireless triggers for the second time now (it will cost me 15€, around 20$?) and they always work, like a charm.