Pixel King ETTL Trigger Controller - Page 30

butterfly2937 · 26th of June 2012 (Tue)

I assume if you use these to fire an Einstein strobe or any other studio strobe you would only be able to control the power on the back of the Einstein correct? Has anyone tried HSS with these triggers and an Einstein or other studio strobe?

CliveyBoy · 26th of June 2012 (Tue)

The hotshoe on the King TX is not for mounting a flash. Pixel has yet to release a device making use of the shoe.

Even if a flash could be used on the TX, Canon does not allow for "mixed mode". Photographers should be familiar with Canon Flash Control menus and Canon Wireless before using the kings, as the Kings are driven by the camera's settings.

butterfly2937 · 26th of June 2012 (Tue)

Quote:

Originally Posted by CliveyBoy

The hotshoe on the King TX is not for mounting a flash. Pixel has yet to release a device making use of the shoe.

Even if a flash could be used on the TX, Canon does not allow for "mixed mode". Photographers should be familiar with Canon Flash Control menus and Canon Wireless before using the kings, as the Kings are driven by the camera's settings.

Thanks I was just comparing these to the Odins.

cableguy619 · 26th of June 2012 (Tue)

ahh man.. so much great detail and info.. Was looking at Phottix Odin, but now I am thinking to grab Pixel King.

Would you suggest to stick with 2 430ex ii's or buy Yongnuo YN-565EX 's to pair these guys with?

969Mike · 26th of June 2012 (Tue)

Stick with the 430's, the Yongnuo's don't have HSS.

Beaufort 12 · 26th of June 2012 (Tue)

I have been using the Pixel Kings for several months now and they work very well.

The only problem is that they forget all settings once you turn the transmitter off (for a test shot without flashes, etc.).

I have used them with two Canon 580 EX II, but will sell Canons and the Pixel Kings as I'm upgrading to a more powerful flash package (Profoto or Elinchrome).

CliveyBoy · 27th of June 2012 (Wed)

Quote:

Originally Posted by Beaufort 12

The only problem is that they forget all settings once you turn the transmitter off (for a test shot without flashes, etc.)

Ah - don't turn the King TX off - just set Flash Control menu to "Flash Firing - Disable"!

CliveyBoy · 27th of June 2012 (Wed)

Quote:

Originally Posted by butterfly2937

Thanks I was just comparing these to the Odins.

The Kings are designed as a radio bridge between Canon cameras with FCM, and Speedlites. They do more than this. but it is the over-riding principle. The Odins create their own non-Canon interface so can do things that Canon has not provided.

CliveyBoy · 27th of June 2012 (Wed)

Quote:

Originally Posted by 969Mike

Stick with the 430's, the Yongnuo's don't have HSS.

And have a much better service record. Consider the YNs an annual subscription.

CliveyBoy · 27th of June 2012 (Wed)

Quote:

Originally Posted by butterfly2937

I assume if you use these to fire an Einstein strobe or any other studio strobe you would only be able to control the power on the back of the Einstein correct? Has anyone tried HSS with these triggers and an Einstein or other studio strobe?

HSS is not available for anything that is not shoe-mounted and does not have the HSS techology built in.

The Kings use the camera's HSS signals to advance the Fire! instruction to pre-shutter. This provides a form of "hypersync".

A PC-sync connection will not convey the HSS data stream.

cableguy619 · 27th of June 2012 (Wed)

great stuff guys. I love learning from experiences and getting true life reviews. Thanks I think you guys sold me

haha..

Now to look for an umbrella and possible a softbox.

CliveyBoy · 28th of June 2012 (Thu)

The hotshoe on top of the TX cannot operate a flash.

btmlinedan · 29th of June 2012 (Fri)

PS ; since i love this group, im sharing the flickr group.

http://www.flickr.com/groups/pixelking/

I'm sure there are more of us who use em, and i'd love to keep in touch!

jerbear00 · 29th of June 2012 (Fri)

Still enjoying mine. Love gangshooting with ettl. Gives a lot of flexibility with hss for run and gun shooting. Hopefully will add some more 580s soon. Such a flexible package.

rejay14 · 30th of June 2012 (Sat)

Just an update: 5d iii, 430 EX II x 2, 580 EX II x1 at 50th anniversary today. 347 shots, 0 misfires. I think my earlier full-dump/ misfire problems were due to me not seating the shoe fully into the receiver. All TTL.

26th of June 2012 (Tue)	#436
butterfly2937 Goldmember Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Somewhere out there! Posts: 2,614 IMAGE EDITING OK	Re: Pixel King ETTL Trigger Controller I assume if you use these to fire an Einstein strobe or any other studio strobe you would only be able to control the power on the back of the Einstein correct? Has anyone tried HSS with these triggers and an Einstein or other studio strobe? __________________ ___________________________________________ My Flickr 1D Mark IV, 7D, Canon 70-200 f2.8 IS II L, Canon 17-55 f2.8 IS, Canon 300mm f2.8 IS L, Canon 135 f2 L, Canon 100L, Canon 35mm f1.4 L Canon 1.4X, Canon 2x, Canon 2x III, 580 EX11 (x3), Canon MR-14EX Macro Ring Lite, Canon CP-E4, Markins Q20, Wimberley Sidekick,

26th of June 2012 (Tue)	#437
CliveyBoy Goldmember Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Tauranga, NZ Posts: 2,390 IMAGE EDITING OK	Re: Pixel King ETTL Trigger Controller The hotshoe on the King TX is not for mounting a flash. Pixel has yet to release a device making use of the shoe. Even if a flash could be used on the TX, Canon does not allow for "mixed mode". Photographers should be familiar with Canon Flash Control menus and Canon Wireless before using the kings, as the Kings are driven by the camera's settings. __________________ Clive 50D; 580EXII, 430EXII, 550EX, YN568EX; YN-622C controllers TOYUG YN622 Guide https://docs.google.com/open?id=0B77...FpqNkpBYXBHajA

26th of June 2012 (Tue)	#439
cableguy619 Member Join Date: May 2011 Location: San Diego, Ca Posts: 261 IMAGE EDITING OK	Re: Pixel King ETTL Trigger Controller ahh man.. so much great detail and info.. Was looking at Phottix Odin, but now I am thinking to grab Pixel King. Would you suggest to stick with 2 430ex ii's or buy Yongnuo YN-565EX 's to pair these guys with? __________________ __________________ 5DIII \| 24-105L - Flickr

26th of June 2012 (Tue)	#440
969Mike Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Posts: 50	Re: Pixel King ETTL Trigger Controller Stick with the 430's, the Yongnuo's don't have HSS.

26th of June 2012 (Tue)	#441
Beaufort 12 Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Posts: 423	Re: Pixel King ETTL Trigger Controller I have been using the Pixel Kings for several months now and they work very well. The only problem is that they forget all settings once you turn the transmitter off (for a test shot without flashes, etc.). I have used them with two Canon 580 EX II, but will sell Canons and the Pixel Kings as I'm upgrading to a more powerful flash package (Profoto or Elinchrome). __________________ "I said I was a man named Marlowe." Raymond Chandler

27th of June 2012 (Wed)	#446
cableguy619 Member Join Date: May 2011 Location: San Diego, Ca Posts: 261 IMAGE EDITING OK	Re: Pixel King ETTL Trigger Controller great stuff guys. I love learning from experiences and getting true life reviews. Thanks I think you guys sold me haha.. Now to look for an umbrella and possible a softbox. __________________ __________________ 5DIII \| 24-105L - Flickr

28th of June 2012 (Thu)	#447
CliveyBoy Goldmember Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Tauranga, NZ Posts: 2,390 IMAGE EDITING OK	Re: Pixel King ETTL Trigger Controller The hotshoe on top of the TX cannot operate a flash. __________________ Clive 50D; 580EXII, 430EXII, 550EX, YN568EX; YN-622C controllers TOYUG YN622 Guide https://docs.google.com/open?id=0B77...FpqNkpBYXBHajA

29th of June 2012 (Fri)	#448
btmlinedan Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: ohio Posts: 1,504 IMAGE EDITING OK	Re: Pixel King ETTL Trigger Controller PS ; since i love this group, im sharing the flickr group. http://www.flickr.com/groups/pixelking/ I'm sure there are more of us who use em, and i'd love to keep in touch! __________________ dan l Flickr l cars: dkfx Photography l weddings: Blue Martini Photography l YN622C tranceiver review 16-35 f2.8 FS: $950*

29th of June 2012 (Fri)	#449
jerbear00 Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Southern California Posts: 1,037 IMAGE EDITING OK	Re: Pixel King ETTL Trigger Controller Still enjoying mine. Love gangshooting with ettl. Gives a lot of flexibility with hss for run and gun shooting. Hopefully will add some more 580s soon. Such a flexible package. __________________ 5dii, 7D, & Lens CoLLector Gear List/Feedback 77mm Filters For Sale

30th of June 2012 (Sat)	#450
rejay14 Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: St. Catharines, Ontario Posts: 241 IMAGE EDITING OK	Re: Pixel King ETTL Trigger Controller Just an update: 5d iii, 430 EX II x 2, 580 EX II x1 at 50th anniversary today. 347 shots, 0 misfires. I think my earlier full-dump/ misfire problems were due to me not seating the shoe fully into the receiver. All TTL. __________________ 5D III, 7D, 40D, 70-200 2.8L IS II ,70-200L F4, 24-105L, 100mm L 2.8 IS, 17-55 2.8, Rebel XT, 50mm 1.4, 17-85, Pixma 9500 II, Pixma 9000 II, Think Tank Airport Accelerator v2.0, 580 EX IIx3, 2x430 EX II, Yongnuo 565, Yongnuo 622C triggers.

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