New wireless TTL product!

CliveyBoy wrote in post #9843971
I see that PixelHK are now listing the TR-332 on eBay.

The information I have at present suggests that it would be prudent to not buy yet. There are things to like, but too much is not yet working.

Like what is not yet working?

eya wrote in post #9845854
Like what is not yet working?

I'm also curious - mainly because I just bought a set...

QuickSnap wrote in post #9845932
I'm also curious - mainly because I just bought a set...

Have you found that they work satisfactorily?

Roy Mathers wrote in post #9846461
Have you found that they work satisfactorily?

I haven't received them yet (just bought them on ebay yesterday) and it looks like I won't be getting them at all. I received an email from the seller asking for details of camera and flash I intend to use. I replied that I'll be using a 5D and 30D and 2 x 580 EX II's. The seller responded that they will only work with the following camera's - 5D Mk II, 7D, 50D, 40D, 550D and 500D. This is odd as the ebay description specifically stated that they are compatible with the 5D/5D mk II (and I recall another description mentioning compatibility with the 30D). Anyway, looks like I'll get a refund instead of risking incompatibility.

Wonder what are the compatibility issues?
As far as I know, all the current and recent Canon digital SLRs support ETTL-II as do the current Speedlites.

Only thing that makes any sense to me is that these cameras offer the ability to adjust flash functions via a camera menu.

QuickSnap, you have been saved from disappointment! Using a single 580EXII remote from a 50D allows a form of TTL. HSS is always on, and ranging from 1/30th sec to 1/8000 is seamless. Exposure is good. But, Flash Control menus is not available, nor the Knight's manual modes. Wireless master/slave modes are not available.

The only usable configuration is a single remote flash. Pixel may have fixed problems with a firmware update in the last 10 days, but I have yet to hear from them about this.

for those of you who have these, are there differences between these and Radiopoppers?

dmward wrote in post #9848651
Wonder what are the compatibility issues?
As far as I know, all the current and recent Canon digital SLRs support ETTL-II as do the current Speedlites.

Only thing that makes any sense to me is that these cameras offer the ability to adjust flash functions via a camera menu.

It looks like E-TTL really isn't as simple as it may seem based on the fact that 3rd party E-TTL flash makers, like Sigma, Quantum, and Metz, usually have to "rechip" their flash units or come out with a firmware upgrade every now and then to make the flashes work with new EOS bodies. If E-TTL were that straight-forward, rechipping or firmware upgrades should not be necessary to make the flashes work with the new bodies, no?

Pixel have done well - so far. But they do not have a market-ready product. It's nice to see that focus-assist and modelling light works.

Leo, as you say the Canon flash system is no small deal, as RP and PW know all too well. I still hope that Pixel will produce a workable system.

CliveyBoy wrote in post #9848898
QuickSnap, you have been saved from disappointment!

I think the RF-602's might be stop-gap solution while Pixel sorts this out; it looks like there's some good potential there.

QuickSnap wrote in post #9852495
I think the RF-602's might be stop-gap solution while Pixel sorts this out; it looks like there's some good potential there.

Agreed. The RF602's can sync with my 50D's maximum sync speed just like the PW's. They are very reliable too. So until this new triggers with ETTL are functional and problem free, I'll stick with my 602's.

I reckon Canon might come up with a new ETTL system . So these 3rd parties will have a hard time!

From what CliveyBoy describes; The units deliver HSS to a remote flash. That is a very useful tool. The ratios, Groups etc. are nice but the biggest hangup with RF-602 type devices is the sync limit.

If the Pixel devices will fire 1, 2, or however many remotes are incorporated via receivers at any shutter speed, the manual mode on the flashes could be used just as they are with RF-602s.

Several more eBay sellers are carrying them now. Some have more detailed listings than others. Mostly priced $180 and below. Some listings have already sold sets, so look out for reviews.
http://desc.shop.ebay.​com …313&LH_TitleDes​c=1&_rdc=1

CliveyBoy wrote in post #9848898
QuickSnap, you have been saved from disappointment! Using a single 580EXII remote from a 50D allows a form of TTL. HSS is always on, and ranging from 1/30th sec to 1/8000 is seamless. Exposure is good. But, Flash Control menus is not available, nor the Knight's manual modes. Wireless master/slave modes are not available.

The only usable configuration is a single remote flash. Pixel may have fixed problems with a firmware update in the last 10 days, but I have yet to hear from them about this.

The latest version works surprisingly well. They have a more realistic statement of what the Pixel Knights do.

I am adopting them for my photography. See review.

found these for sale finally.. but no single receiver options for my other strobes.
http://www.dealextreme​.com/details.dx/sku.35​891