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Fred2726 · 09-02-2010, 07:44 AM

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I currently have the Cactus v2 and it fell and was damaged. So far it has worked very well for me. It's a hobby and doesn't get used a lot. But I do use it now and then to fire a Sunpak 383.

I'm not against buying the Cactus v2 again. Works for me. I just wanted to see if there are any alternatives I may have overlooked. Inexpensive ones.

Thanks
Fred

LenWick · 09-02-2010, 07:53 AM

I am using the cactus v4's and like them -

pxpaulx · 09-02-2010, 07:57 AM

I have a couple of AF280T flashes and was thinking about getting some radio triggers as well - interested in seeing some other suggestions!

Fred2726 · 09-02-2010, 08:03 AM

So it looks like the Cactus v4 is an upgrade of the v2. For a couple dollars more that might be the way to go...

Any other ideas ?

Thanks
Fred

atupdate · 09-02-2010, 08:35 AM

I bought the PT-04 off ebay http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=390205207494 earlier this year and haven't used them a ton. It took about 10 days to arrive from China.

My observations:

a) Feel cheaply made (all plastic) but has a metal thread insert in the hot shoe for attaching directly to a light stand.

b) No mis-fires yet but I've my flashes have been within 8 ft each time I've used them.

c) uses AAA batteries (I like this part)

d) I would buy them again, since I'm only a hobbyist.

Tim

egordon99 · 09-02-2010, 08:57 AM

Originally posted by LenWick

I am using the cactus v4's and like them -

Me too...

mel · 09-02-2010, 10:25 AM

Moved to Accessories. It's a better fit here.

SOldBear · 09-02-2010, 12:01 PM

I have 2 sets of the Yonguo RF-602 which I am pretty happy with. The sync speed is 1/125 sec (can get 1/180 with a piece of tape but I seldom have a need for that).

I also use it as an RF wireless shutter release (maybe even more than as a wireless flash trigger).

MPrince · 09-02-2010, 01:20 PM

I don't know what your definition of inexpensive is, but to me the best value for radio triggers is the Cybersyncs. Reasonably priced (at least compared to Pocket Wizards), unbeatable reliability, and legendary customer service. But that's just my opinion.

rustynail925 · 09-05-2010, 08:33 AM

Just got a Yongnuo CTR-301 for my YN560
dunno how long will the battery works for the triggers

09-02-2010, 07:44 AM	#1
Fred2726 Forum Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: New Jersey, USA Posts: 93	Best inexpensive Wireless Flash Trigger ? Staff note: This post may contain affiliate links, which means Pentax Forums may earn a small commission if a visitor clicks through and makes a purchase. If you would like to support the forum directly, you may also make a donation here. I currently have the Cactus v2 and it fell and was damaged. So far it has worked very well for me. It's a hobby and doesn't get used a lot. But I do use it now and then to fire a Sunpak 383. I'm not against buying the Cactus v2 again. Works for me. I just wanted to see if there are any alternatives I may have overlooked. Inexpensive ones. Thanks Fred

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09-02-2010, 07:53 AM	#2
LenWick Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Front Range, Colorado Photos: Albums Posts: 113	I am using the cactus v4's and like them -

09-02-2010, 07:57 AM	#3
pxpaulx Veteran Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: Twin Cities, MN Posts: 2,867	I have a couple of AF280T flashes and was thinking about getting some radio triggers as well - interested in seeing some other suggestions!

09-02-2010, 08:03 AM	#4
Fred2726 Forum Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: New Jersey, USA Posts: 93 Original Poster	So it looks like the Cactus v4 is an upgrade of the v2. For a couple dollars more that might be the way to go... Any other ideas ? Thanks Fred

09-02-2010, 08:35 AM	#5
atupdate Pentaxian Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Dayton, OH Photos: Gallery Posts: 4,724	I bought the PT-04 off ebay http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=390205207494 earlier this year and haven't used them a ton. It took about 10 days to arrive from China. My observations: a) Feel cheaply made (all plastic) but has a metal thread insert in the hot shoe for attaching directly to a light stand. b) No mis-fires yet but I've my flashes have been within 8 ft each time I've used them. c) uses AAA batteries (I like this part) d) I would buy them again, since I'm only a hobbyist. Tim

09-02-2010, 08:57 AM	#6
egordon99 Inactive Account Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Outside of Philly Posts: 1,561	Originally posted by LenWick I am using the cactus v4's and like them - Me too...

09-02-2010, 10:25 AM	#7
mel Veteran Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Virginia Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 2,531	Moved to Accessories. It's a better fit here.

09-02-2010, 12:01 PM	#8
SOldBear Veteran Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Alameda, CA Posts: 3,206	I have 2 sets of the Yonguo RF-602 which I am pretty happy with. The sync speed is 1/125 sec (can get 1/180 with a piece of tape but I seldom have a need for that). I also use it as an RF wireless shutter release (maybe even more than as a wireless flash trigger).

09-02-2010, 01:20 PM	#9
MPrince Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: WV Posts: 1,495	I don't know what your definition of inexpensive is, but to me the best value for radio triggers is the Cybersyncs. Reasonably priced (at least compared to Pocket Wizards), unbeatable reliability, and legendary customer service. But that's just my opinion.

09-05-2010, 08:33 AM	#10
rustynail925 Veteran Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Philippines Photos: Gallery Posts: 1,551	Just got a Yongnuo CTR-301 for my YN560 dunno how long will the battery works for the triggers

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