Flash Triggers

[Nikoni]

I am looking for wireless flash trigger to use very occasionally so I am looking for a cheap one
What would you recommend for Nikon SB600?

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Nikon D80, D300
18-135m
50 mm f1.8
70-300mm VR
Sigma 150mm f2.8
SB600
slingshot 200 AW
Giotto tripod
Giotto ballhead

 

[nickoly]

On eBay.

They don't come any cheaper and they are utterly reliable. A few of them don't have a pc terminal, so don't make the same mistake I did, and look at the picture before you click the buy button.

I am looking for a cheap one

 

[deant]

You don't mention what camera your using or what you'll be shooting.

But if you're looking for a cheap one, do a search on eBay for "remote flash trigger" and you'll get like 500 results from $10 to about $40. The ones from Hong Kong are decent for about $30 for Nikon and Canon.
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[Hoddo]

I'm about to try the Yongnuo [sp?] 2.4ghz triggers that seem to be gaining much support - again from ebay.
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[Jim N'AZ]

Being that you are using a Nikon D80 and D300 that has the built-in triggering setup that incorporates the pop-up flash AND your sb-600, why the need to go with a "cheap" aftermarket trigger?

The Nikon CLS/AWL is heralded to be the very best built-in setup available and I agree when using it on my own D300.
Just curious...
Regards, Jim

I am looking for wireless flash trigger to use very occasionally so I am looking for a cheap one
What would you recommend for Nikon SB600?

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http://www.flickr.com/photos/walidhassan/
Nikon D80, D300
18-135m
50 mm f1.8
70-300mm VR
Sigma 150mm f2.8
SB600
slingshot 200 AW
Giotto tripod
Giotto ballhead

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[Nikoni]

The reason is that I do nt want to use the built in flash

Being that you are using a Nikon D80 and D300 that has the built-in triggering setup that incorporates the pop-up flash AND your sb-600, why the need to go with a "cheap" aftermarket trigger?

The Nikon CLS/AWL is heralded to be the very best built-in setup available and I agree when using it on my own D300.
Just curious...
Regards, Jim

I am looking for wireless flash trigger to use very occasionally so I am looking for a cheap one
What would you recommend for Nikon SB600?

--
http://www.flickr.com/photos/walidhassan/
Nikon D80, D300
18-135m
50 mm f1.8
70-300mm VR
Sigma 150mm f2.8
SB600
slingshot 200 AW
Giotto tripod
Giotto ballhead

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http://www.flickr.com/photos/walidhassan/
Nikon D80, D300
18-135m
50 mm f1.8
70-300mm VR
Sigma 150mm f2.8
SB600
slingshot 200 AW
Giotto tripod
Giotto ballhead

 

[Jim N'AZ]

Oh, okay, now I understand your reason.

Since the built-in flash can be set to not add any flash to the scene when using it as the controller, I assume you have another reason for not wanting to use the built-in and go with after market triggers.
Regards, Jim

Being that you are using a Nikon D80 and D300 that has the built-in triggering setup that incorporates the pop-up flash AND your sb-600, why the need to go with a "cheap" aftermarket trigger?

The Nikon CLS/AWL is heralded to be the very best built-in setup available and I agree when using it on my own D300.
Just curious...
Regards, Jim

I am looking for wireless flash trigger to use very occasionally so I am looking for a cheap one
What would you recommend for Nikon SB600?

--
http://www.flickr.com/photos/walidhassan/
Nikon D80, D300
18-135m
50 mm f1.8
70-300mm VR
Sigma 150mm f2.8
SB600
slingshot 200 AW
Giotto tripod
Giotto ballhead

--



Odds N' Ends album here:
http://www.pbase.com/jimh/inbox&page=all
Z album here: http://www.pbase.com/jimh/marilyn_the_car&page=all

--
http://www.flickr.com/photos/walidhassan/
Nikon D80, D300
18-135m
50 mm f1.8
70-300mm VR
Sigma 150mm f2.8
SB600
slingshot 200 AW
Giotto tripod
Giotto ballhead

--



Odds N' Ends album here:
http://www.pbase.com/jimh/inbox&page=all
Z album here: http://www.pbase.com/jimh/marilyn_the_car&page=all

 

[grabirfan]

You can probably use the ebay triggers, they are very good but do not support TTL, check out this link :

http://cgi.ebay.com/PT-04-CN-II-Radio-Wireless-Flash-Speedlite-Trigger-4Rx_W0QQitemZ270459783031QQcmdZViewItemQQptZCamera_Flash_Accessories?hash=item3ef8a8c777

 

[jbr13]

I agree with Jim here. With the commander mode you can set your built in flash to a power setting low enough to not add flash to the image but still set off the SB600. Plus with the SB600 you can't just plug a receiver into it, connectors.

 

[Gene L.]

I am looking for wireless flash trigger to use very occasionally so I am looking for a cheap one
What would you recommend for Nikon SB600?

The RF-602 is the current champ of cheap wireless flash triggers. Follow this link for more info and links to resellers:
http://forums.dpreview.com/forums/read.asp?forum=1025&message=33449156

BTW - listing equipment in your signature is generally frowned upon because it will give a false search hit when someone is looking for postings pertaining to anything in your equipment list.

-Gene L.
http://www.ttl-biz.com
http://www.studiography.blogspot.com

 

[BrianZ]

I know it says that in the profile instructions, but I'm wondering if it's still true, since there is a show/hide signature feature. I tested by copying an item from Nikoni's list and did a search for it, but none of Nikoni's messages came up. And those instructions also warn against using the space to advertise a commercial web site, even though they provide a place to list a website, so I don't know what's up with that either.
By the way, my RF-602 triggers work great.
-BrianZ

Gene L. wrote:
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BTW - listing equipment in your signature is generally frowned upon because it will give a false search hit when someone is looking for postings pertaining to anything in your equipment list.
-Gene L.
http://www.ttl-biz.com
http://www.studiography.blogspot.com

 

[Gene L.]

I know it says that in the profile instructions, but I'm wondering if it's still true, since there is a show/hide signature feature. I tested by copying an item from Nikoni's list and did a search for it, but none of Nikoni's messages came up. And those instructions also warn against using the space to advertise a commercial web site, even though they provide a place to list a website, so I don't know what's up with that either.
By the way, my RF-602 triggers work great.

Good point about the new signature feature. I wonder if part of the reason for adding it was to eliminate the problem of false hits when searching.

I'm glad to get yet another affirmation on the RF-602. Mine are due any day now. I was not unhappy with the reliability of the CTR-301P, but the connectors make them almost unusable for my studio strobes.

-Gene L.
http://www.ttl-biz.com
http://www.studiography.blogspot.com

 

[BrianZ]

Yeah, that's what I was thinking.

Well, there might be one possible issue when ordering the RF-602 for use with studio strobes for the unwary buyer, but it has more to do with their packaging of multiple receivers rather than any technical issue... For some strange reason they assume that customers ordering multiple receivers will be using them as remotes for multiple cameras and include the extra cables to attach each one to a camera, while providing only one strobe cable, instead of providing multiple strobe cables for the receivers. Not a problem for shoe flashes, but for use with multiple studio strobes, you may need to either order extra cables, modify the ones they provide with a new connector plug, or order them from another source.
-BrianZ

Good point about the new signature feature. I wonder if part of the reason for adding it was to eliminate the problem of false hits when searching.

I'm glad to get yet another affirmation on the RF-602. Mine are due any day now. I was not unhappy with the reliability of the CTR-301P, but the connectors make them almost unusable for my studio strobes.

 

[Richard Cooper]

OK this may be a stupid question, but here goes.

I want to purchase the RF-602 Remote Shutter Switch for Canon/Samsung/Pentax DSLR Cameras.

The RF-602 tansmitter/receiver will be used to trigger a flash not the camera.

So, does it matter which unit I order ie. for a Canon, Nikon etc. if I am not going to triggrer the camera but the flash. The transmitter will be mounted on the camera.

Thanks
Richard

 

[Gene L.]

...I want to purchase the RF-602 Remote Shutter Switch for Canon/Samsung/Pentax DSLR Cameras.

The RF-602 tansmitter/receiver will be used to trigger a flash not the camera.

So, does it matter which unit I order ie. for a Canon, Nikon etc. if I am not going to triggrer the camera but the flash. The transmitter will be mounted on the camera.

From everything I've read, the only difference is which remote shutter cable they bundle with the set.

-Gene L.
http://www.ttl-biz.com
http://www.studiography.blogspot.com

 

[Dave Mc60068]

I recently received the RF-602 with 3 x CP-301P receivers to use with cheap flashes.

The transmitter sits directly in the camera hotshoe and has only 1 connection pin so I don't think the camera type will make any difference.

Unlike some others here my 3 receivers each has a synch cord (but with the large connector for studio lights). For me they're redundant anyway as I use the hotshoe on each receiver but if you need to use synch cords it will be worth verifying what is provided as this seems to vary between suppliers.

 

[gisle]

I am looking for wireless flash trigger to use very occasionally so I am looking for a cheap one
What would you recommend for Nikon SB600?

The commander mode of your D80.

It's free (they don't come cheaper than that), and you will be using Nikon's CLS with i-TTL power control (the best there is).

If you don't want the built-in flash to contribute to the exposure, there's even a mode for that.
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[Loren D Sanders Sr]

You are correct about Nikons built-in infra red system. But if you need to set up your flashes behind a wall, in order to conceal them from the camera, you need radio triggers.
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Loren Sr