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11/18/2010 11:33:01 AM · #1 |
ok so i am getting a flash and i was reading up on strobist all about this stuff and i figured to just jump right in.
since my camera has no pc jack i figure i'll just go with a wireless transmitter, I read they are pretty reliable (for i will use it for any way...)
my question is, im concerned after reading about voltages. I think it only has to do with theflash voltage but will any of this break my camera?
//www.gadgetinfinity.com/home.php/home.php?cat=317
i was looking at the cactus trigger set. |
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11/18/2010 11:44:15 AM · #2 |
I bought a set of Cactus V4's about a year ago and have never been able to get them to work reliably with my Canon stuff. The Yongnou RF-602's I more recently purchased have worked without a hitch.
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11/18/2010 11:50:04 AM · #3 |
| Triggers rf-602 seem to be more reliable because the frequency they use is 2.4 GHz instead of 433 MHz, less(o no) misfires is what users say. |
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11/18/2010 12:24:20 PM · #4 |
Originally posted by mike_311:
my question is, im concerned after reading about voltages. I think it only has to do with theflash voltage but will any of this break my camera? |
The voltage issue is from the flash. Any triggers that you can buy will be safe to put on your camera.
The only time you need to worry about voltage is when you put a high voltage flash on your camera, or when you put a high voltage flash on certain trigger receivers (some models do not have opto-isolators and can be damaged by high voltage).
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11/18/2010 01:32:50 PM · #5 |
| I have a set of Cactus V4's and I love them, very reliable. I use a Nikon D300 with Nikon speedlights and an AB800. In fact, I even bought another receiver last month. No problems. |
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11/18/2010 03:28:03 PM · #6 |
Your concern about the voltage, should not be a concern. You are rite, it is when you are using a mounted flash. As some flash voltages, will be too high for some cameras. Which could cause damage. With radio triggers, you don't have this problem.
I personally use Keike Pt 04 ne's as my triggering system. I purchased this locally, new for a fair price. The trigger and receiver pair, cost 45 dollars cash. Extra receivers, being an additional 25 bucks. I am lucky to have a good source, for these kind of products.
Just a guy, out of his house. He order's online in quantity and resells it locally. Very cool! Anyway, the transmitters are great! I was able to trip my camera, from roughly 150 feet away. Oh, did I mention the camera was in my apartment, me being outside.
Very impressive for the cost. They are rated for 300 yards distance, in an open area. Not canon quality, but it works great. You can find them even cheaper online. So give a look. Do be aware, that they are just for tripping the flash. So you have to use your flash, in it's manual flash mode. Which for most, should not be a problem.
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11/18/2010 05:59:56 PM · #7 |
be sure to take a look at the Paul Buff Cybersyncs
Used em for years with not a single difficulty or missed trigger. |
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