Phottix Stratto Now with TTL

I received an e-mail from Phottix saying they are releasing a TTL version of the Phottix Stratto in the 4Q of 2012.

What do you think the differences will be between it and the Phottix Odin?

They certainly look neat.

I keep waiting for one of these companies to add a focus beam assit light or a hot shoe on top of the transmitter to allow me to add a on camera flash and control my OC flashes for reception work. Unfortunately it doesn't look like these have it.

g-money wrote in post #15018188
I keep waiting for one of these companies to add a focus beam assit light or a hot shoe on top of the transmitter to allow me to add a on camera flash and control my OC flashes for reception work. Unfortunately it doesn't look like these have it.

I've been trying to do this for a while. The only working method I have is another receiver controlling the AF assist unit.

g-money wrote in post #15018188
I keep waiting for one of these companies to add a focus beam assit light or a hot shoe on top of the transmitter to allow me to add a on camera flash and control my OC flashes for reception work. Unfortunately it doesn't look like these have it.

Someone correct me if I'm wrong, but the Yongnuo YN-622C does all that.

Yep, I think the YN-622's fit the bill.. mine are still in NY.. hope I get them next week to play with!

And I have a 30ft ocf cord.. I'm going to try different configurations with the 2 units I got.

FLiPMaRC wrote in post #15018487
Someone correct me if I'm wrong, but the Yongnuo YN-622C does all that.

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The problem is I'm already invested in the Odin system.

Strange, I've noticed my 580ex/550ex/430ex focus assist kicking in occasionally. Are they not supposed to be doing that?

Edit: While using my Odins.

20DNewbie wrote in post #15020112
Strange, I've noticed my 580ex/550ex/430ex focus assist kicking in occasionally. Are they not supposed to be doing that?

Edit: While using my Odins.

Yep, focus-assist works with the flash mounted on the Odin reciever.

Cool, thanks for the speedy response.

FLiPMaRC wrote in post #15018487
Someone correct me if I'm wrong, but the Yongnuo YN-622C does all that.

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Interesting, I didn't realize Yongnuo make a wireless set up. Thanks!

With the new ET-S3 not having a focus assist and the new 600rt's not being able to fire IR flashes like the 430's and 580's, there is a market for one of the companies like Phottix or Pocketwizard to come up with some cool stuff.

Sure you can mount a flash on top of many transmitters here, but it would be really nice to not have to so you could keep the on camera weight down while shooting. I think a lightweight hotshoe mounted trigger simular in size to the ET-E3 that could send both IR and RF signal at the same time would sell like hotcakes. It would be great if it could fire the new 600EX's as well as the older 580's and 430's without a reciever. They could sell RF recievers to add RF capability to those older 430's and 580's if needed too. Add a focus assist and we are golden.

So how is the Stratto TTL differ from the ODIN considering its cheaper price?
I'm holding my purchase of the ODIN until I see the specs and full description/function of the Stratto TTL.

EDIT: ALL TTL and No manual mode for any of the speedlights?

MsKutispwet wrote in post #15146244
EDIT: ALL TTL and No manual mode for any of the speedlights?

I think manual will be possible.

still not available on the Phottix store