Anyone tried Yongnuo YN-04II Flash triggers?

jeztastic · 01-14-2012, 10:34 AM

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Specifically, do they sync at 180 properly?

Thanks!

Jez

L33tGreg · 01-14-2012, 11:35 AM

The better RF-602 triggers do not. They sync consistantly at 1/125, sometimes a touch faster.

jolepp · 01-14-2012, 12:30 PM

My PT-04NE works fine at 1/180s (the package boasts up to 1/250s). Build quality / feel a bit on the El Cheapo side, but then so is the price

.

jeztastic · 01-14-2012, 01:34 PM

Originally posted by jolepp

My PT-04NE works fine at 1/180s (the pacaging boasts up to 1/250s). Build quality / feel a bit on the El Cheapo side, but then so is the price

.

That's good. What camera are you using?

jolepp · 01-14-2012, 01:48 PM

K-5 (worked fine with the K-x as well

). (From a Chinese Ebay seller for about $25 (if memory serves) for a 1 transmitter + 2 receivers kit, postage included, took a while to get here though

)

DaveHolmes · 01-14-2012, 02:59 PM

YN04II's were my first set of flash triggers....

They sync'd fine but didn't like being outside too much - indoors they were ok...

My girlfriend now uses them on her HS10 (fuji) and the misfire like crazy!!

Too be honest, I'd pay a little more and get some 'Cactus V5's' or even the older V4's which is what I use now, both are significantly better... Google 'Gadget Infinity'...

jolepp · 01-14-2012, 03:04 PM

The Cactus V5 look like they'd be worth the premium (Cactus Cactus V5 Duo reviews - Pentax Camera Accessories: Database and Reviews).

jeztastic · 01-14-2012, 04:57 PM

Yes they do... Hmmm... Problem is, I also need to buy at least one decent strobe as well... On the other hand, I just lugged all my gear out to test out a location, and realised that I only had a DA lens with me, and so I wasn't able to trigger my Af280T using the onboard flash as a commander... Wasted trip...

jeztastic · 01-14-2012, 05:14 PM

Hmm, can't seem to find any Cactus V5 on sale on eBay UK or Amazon UK...

Edit: Or V4...

jolepp · 01-14-2012, 11:49 PM

Well, otoh, the PT-04s while not as nice as the Cactus are inexpensive, available and do work (or mine do, at least

).

DaveHolmes · 01-15-2012, 03:25 AM

Originally posted by jeztastic

Hmm, can't seem to find any Cactus V5 on sale on eBay UK or Amazon UK...

Edit: Or V4...

Yep... You need to go direct to Gadget Infinity... This acually works out quite well if you have any issues with product (which I have not with V4's) as you skip middlemen...

DaveHolmes · 01-15-2012, 03:31 AM

Originally posted by jolepp

Well, otoh, the PT-04s while not as nice as the Cactus are inexpensive, available and do work (or mine do, at least ).

Oh they work... But they don't work great...
I had to change the batteries upon arrival... They never liked working outside...

The V4's use AAA's (I use AAA-Eneloops) which are easier to get hold of... And outside they work without issue...

V4 and Vivitar285hv in this .flickr. shot...

jolepp · 01-15-2012, 03:58 AM

Given the price I wouldn't be surprised with QC and/or durability issues with the PT-04s (I seem to recall having reliability problems initially, scrubbed the contacts a bit and it would seem that mine have worked reliably since for a year or so, in nice indoor conditions though (YMMV). Again, I wouldn't be suprised if the contact material is prone to getting oxidized (as in not being gold-plated or anything

).

jeztastic · 01-15-2012, 04:48 AM

Originally posted by DaveHolmes

Oh they work... But they don't work great...
I had to change the batteries upon arrival... They never liked working outside...

The V4's use AAA's (I use AAA-Eneloops) which are easier to get hold of... And outside they work without issue...

V4 and Vivitar285hv in this .flickr. shot...

Hey, thanks for the useful advice! Whereabouts are you in Yorkshire? My partner's family are from up that way...

I like your recent portait shots too, I've been trying that look - half the face, lit from the side... I'd be very flattered to find out that gave you the idea, although that does sound a bit cocky...

Sounds like it's wait a bit and get the Cactus for me then.

DaveHolmes · 01-16-2012, 03:47 AM

Originally posted by jeztastic

I like your recent portait shots too, I've been trying that look - half the face, lit from the side... I'd be very flattered to find out that gave you the idea, although that does sound a bit cocky...

Cheers... My housemates are pretty good about me practicing on them in the livingroom (which is where my flashstand and backdrop frame currently live)...

Originally posted by jeztastic

Whereabouts are you in Yorkshire?

I'm a Bradford lad... Gave up my house 4 years ago to go to uni (only 10 years late)... Finish in April (BA-English Literature) have the house til July but most likely moving into my girlfriend's house with her and the boy in May...

01-14-2012, 10:34 AM	#1
jeztastic Veteran Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Canterbury Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 596	Anyone tried Yongnuo YN-04II Flash triggers? 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. http://my.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?MyEbayBeta&MyEbay=&gbh=1&guest=1 Specifically, do they sync at 180 properly? Thanks! Jez

01-14-2012, 12:30 PM	#3
jolepp Veteran Member Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Finland Photos: Albums Posts: 3,196	My PT-04NE works fine at 1/180s (the package boasts up to 1/250s). Build quality / feel a bit on the El Cheapo side, but then so is the price . Last edited by jolepp; 01-14-2012 at 01:49 PM. Reason: typo

01-14-2012, 05:14 PM	#9
jeztastic Veteran Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Canterbury Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 596 Original Poster	Hmm, can't seem to find any Cactus V5 on sale on eBay UK or Amazon UK... Edit: Or V4... Last edited by jeztastic; 01-14-2012 at 05:27 PM.

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01-14-2012, 11:35 AM	#2
L33tGreg Veteran Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Charleston, SC Photos: Gallery Posts: 369	The better RF-602 triggers do not. They sync consistantly at 1/125, sometimes a touch faster.

01-14-2012, 01:34 PM	#4
jeztastic Veteran Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Canterbury Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 596 Original Poster	Originally posted by jolepp My PT-04NE works fine at 1/180s (the pacaging boasts up to 1/250s). Build quality / feel a bit on the El Cheapo side, but then so is the price . That's good. What camera are you using?

01-14-2012, 01:48 PM	#5
jolepp Veteran Member Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Finland Photos: Albums Posts: 3,196	K-5 (worked fine with the K-x as well ). (From a Chinese Ebay seller for about $25 (if memory serves) for a 1 transmitter + 2 receivers kit, postage included, took a while to get here though )

01-14-2012, 02:59 PM	#6
DaveHolmes Veteran Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Yorkshire Posts: 1,501	YN04II's were my first set of flash triggers.... They sync'd fine but didn't like being outside too much - indoors they were ok... My girlfriend now uses them on her HS10 (fuji) and the misfire like crazy!! Too be honest, I'd pay a little more and get some 'Cactus V5's' or even the older V4's which is what I use now, both are significantly better... Google 'Gadget Infinity'...

01-14-2012, 03:04 PM	#7
jolepp Veteran Member Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Finland Photos: Albums Posts: 3,196	The Cactus V5 look like they'd be worth the premium (Cactus Cactus V5 Duo reviews - Pentax Camera Accessories: Database and Reviews).

01-14-2012, 04:57 PM	#8
jeztastic Veteran Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Canterbury Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 596 Original Poster	Yes they do... Hmmm... Problem is, I also need to buy at least one decent strobe as well... On the other hand, I just lugged all my gear out to test out a location, and realised that I only had a DA lens with me, and so I wasn't able to trigger my Af280T using the onboard flash as a commander... Wasted trip...

01-14-2012, 11:49 PM	#10
jolepp Veteran Member Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Finland Photos: Albums Posts: 3,196	Well, otoh, the PT-04s while not as nice as the Cactus are inexpensive, available and do work (or mine do, at least ).

01-15-2012, 03:25 AM	#11
DaveHolmes Veteran Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Yorkshire Posts: 1,501	Originally posted by jeztastic Hmm, can't seem to find any Cactus V5 on sale on eBay UK or Amazon UK... Edit: Or V4... Yep... You need to go direct to Gadget Infinity... This acually works out quite well if you have any issues with product (which I have not with V4's) as you skip middlemen...

01-15-2012, 03:31 AM	#12
DaveHolmes Veteran Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Yorkshire Posts: 1,501	Originally posted by jolepp Well, otoh, the PT-04s while not as nice as the Cactus are inexpensive, available and do work (or mine do, at least ). Oh they work... But they don't work great... I had to change the batteries upon arrival... They never liked working outside... The V4's use AAA's (I use AAA-Eneloops) which are easier to get hold of... And outside they work without issue... V4 and Vivitar285hv in this .flickr. shot...

01-15-2012, 03:58 AM	#13
jolepp Veteran Member Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Finland Photos: Albums Posts: 3,196	Given the price I wouldn't be surprised with QC and/or durability issues with the PT-04s (I seem to recall having reliability problems initially, scrubbed the contacts a bit and it would seem that mine have worked reliably since for a year or so, in nice indoor conditions though (YMMV). Again, I wouldn't be suprised if the contact material is prone to getting oxidized (as in not being gold-plated or anything ).

01-15-2012, 04:48 AM	#14
jeztastic Veteran Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Canterbury Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 596 Original Poster	Originally posted by DaveHolmes Oh they work... But they don't work great... I had to change the batteries upon arrival... They never liked working outside... The V4's use AAA's (I use AAA-Eneloops) which are easier to get hold of... And outside they work without issue... V4 and Vivitar285hv in this .flickr. shot... Hey, thanks for the useful advice! Whereabouts are you in Yorkshire? My partner's family are from up that way... I like your recent portait shots too, I've been trying that look - half the face, lit from the side... I'd be very flattered to find out that gave you the idea, although that does sound a bit cocky... Sounds like it's wait a bit and get the Cactus for me then.

01-16-2012, 03:47 AM	#15
DaveHolmes Veteran Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Yorkshire Posts: 1,501	Originally posted by jeztastic I like your recent portait shots too, I've been trying that look - half the face, lit from the side... I'd be very flattered to find out that gave you the idea, although that does sound a bit cocky... Cheers... My housemates are pretty good about me practicing on them in the livingroom (which is where my flashstand and backdrop frame currently live)... Originally posted by jeztastic Whereabouts are you in Yorkshire? I'm a Bradford lad... Gave up my house 4 years ago to go to uni (only 10 years late)... Finish in April (BA-English Literature) have the house til July but most likely moving into my girlfriend's house with her and the boy in May...