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SUB1IM388
14th of May 2009 (Thu), 16:34
Im looking here on ebay for some wireless triggers to use my flashes of camera will i be ok with the ones on ebay for learning experiance?
k4show
14th of May 2009 (Thu), 18:11
I got the CTR-301P's and love them, heres my video review

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DNFoM6xDlb8
k_wakasugi
14th of May 2009 (Thu), 18:23
Yeah, I can't say enough good things about the CTR-301P's. I love them. I had the Cactus V2s = crap. Then I modified them a la strobist (http://strobist.blogspot.com/2007/10/detailed-cactus-v2s-mod-page.html), = not terrible, but still frustrating. Then the CTR-301P's = bliss.
juise
14th of May 2009 (Thu), 19:14
I've been debating between CTR-301P and PT-04 IS/GY. I like that the PT-04 uses AAA batteries in the receiver and it is known to be more reliable than other PT-04/Cactus triggers, but CTR-301P seems to be getting a slightly better reputation. I have barely heard anything negative about these, aside from them occasionally being sensitive to weak batteries (read on Strobist discussion board).
k4show
14th of May 2009 (Thu), 19:15
I've been debating between CTR-301P and PT-04 IS/GY. I like that the PT-04 uses AAA batteries in the receiver and it is known to be more reliable than other PT-04/Cactus triggers, but CTR-301P seems to be getting a slightly better reputation. I have barely heard anything negative about these, aside from them occasionally being sensitive to weak batteries (read on Strobist discussion board).

I found CR2 batteries at my local dollar store lol, the ones for the CTR-301P's. Batteries are a nonissue, if you want I could mail you one or two if you paid me shipping.
juise
14th of May 2009 (Thu), 19:32
I found CR2 batteries at my local dollar store lol, the ones for the CTR-301P's. Batteries are a nonissue, if you want I could mail you one or two if you paid me shipping.

That's a very kind offer. I just happen to have some NiMH AAA's that would be good for the task and I'd like to use those instead oh having to buy disposables. It's not that big a deal... the batteries should last a long time if the units are turned off when not in use.
Supa Lao
14th of May 2009 (Thu), 19:39
I like my ctr-301p's also. I haven't had any misfires with mine either.
NesianStyle
14th of May 2009 (Thu), 19:50
Another fan of the CTR-301P, no misfires yet!
fashioneyes
15th of May 2009 (Fri), 08:09
+1 ... love the 301P's ... great equipment for the price !
DaddyinKC
15th of May 2009 (Fri), 16:03
Has anyone used with a Sigma EF-530 Super?