Triggers

I'm wanting to buy a trigger for my camera and lights, I was all set to buy an ifrared trigger until I came across the radio triggers.....could some me advise on which way to go...I'm confused now!!

Im looking to get one of these. Even if i have 3 strobes, all you need is ONE transmitter and ONE receiver

http://www.white-lightning.com/rft1.htm​l

There are several systems out there, and each has its features and limitations.

Without telling us a lot more about how you intend to use them, it's difficult to offer any assistance.

Curtis, I'm a beginner to studio lights....a freind and I have been playing with a set of lights....and I have just bought myself a set. It will be mostly a home studio....but I hope to be able to get out with them at some stage too.....I bought a set of Interfit Venus 150's ....does that help???

The most versatile and bullet-proof system is the PocketWizard radio system. With the right adapter cords, you can use them anywhere, connected to anything. One transmitter and receiver will set you back around $370. There are much cheaper systems available via E-Bay, if you're prepared to deal with the occasional headache. You may want to read Lotto's review of the 16-channel set in the stickies.

For indoor studio use, an infrared trigger will generally work fine, as long as your strobes are made to work with it. They may not work well outdoors.

Thanks Curtis.......I guess then I'll go for a trigger and save up for the pocket wizards.....boy this is such an expensive hobby LOL....

Dawn, I use these, cheap as chips and do a great job (as long as the flash head has a "jack" type socket)

http://cgi.ebay.com …I_ROSI_PR4_PCN_​BIX_Stores

This one is £7.99 + £5 postage - you really can't go wrong!

TJ

Just realised the link I posted was an old one, but if you have a look at this sellers shop you should find another.

TJ

Converge wrote in post #2755237
Im looking to get one of these. Even if i have 3 strobes, all you need is ONE transmitter and ONE receiver....

OK as long as there is nobody else near with an on-camera flash. This will then fire your heads and possibly mess up your shots. If you're likely to be anywhere where other photog's might be (at an event, for instance) you will need a receiver for each head.

(but at the prices in the link I posted, it won't break the bank! )

TJ

Thanks Tony....thats what I'm going to get...then once I get the hang of it (may be 10 years or so LOL) I can always upgrade.....but probably will never need to.