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High speed flash remote

Started Apr 26, 2018 | Discussions thread
Piranha215
Piranha215 Forum Member • Posts: 70
Re: High speed flash remote

Yes, they are readily available, however not with the original mounting hole arrangement. There are now four mounting holes, one in each corner, and they are of a tiny diameter. They even are coated with solder internally, since they have through hole plating, further reducing the diameter. You will see pictures of the original units for sale, only to find they are now the useless second generation circuit boards. Believe me, I have bought dozens of these on the promise that they are as shown on the website, only to be frustrated and disappointed.

The size of my unit is defined by the keypad and the LCD display. I have thought about replacing both with a phone app, but that leaves me vulnerable to changes in third party products. I think a GUI would take away the mS resolution, without gaining anything except size reduction. I realise some may see this as a disadvantage but if you had ever held one of these units, you would feel how well-balanced and ergonomically contoured it is. You almost don't feel it in your hand.

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