Flash Radio triggers for dummies? (esp. cheap ones)

MD Optofonik · 05-04-2013, 11:24 PM - **1 Like**

dstructor, I'm afraid I made a mistake so I redid the test. Something didn't look quit right in the original pix, the hotspot in the middle was too perfectly matched between the two. I had accidentally posted two pictures taken with wireless. Sorry. The ones that are up now are as originally intended. I can't see enough of a difference in exposure to indicate that the flash's output is being delayed. I edited the original post to reflect my observation after you quoted me.

I've been testing these triggers before taking them out on a volunteer gig and they work fine. I am, however, going to add the antenna mod to one Tx (I purchased three sets for a total of six Rx, so I have two extra Tx) because I'm only getting about twenty feet out of them at the moment.

One more flash/shutter speed link just for fun:

Youtu.be

Last edited by MD Optofonik; 05-05-2013 at 12:00 AM.

Ken T · 05-05-2013, 12:04 AM

propagation delay.

Ken T · 05-05-2013, 12:18 AM

Thanks MD Optofonik

dstructor · 05-05-2013, 05:14 AM

Originally posted by MD Optofonik

dstructor, I'm afraid I made a mistake so I redid the test. Something didn't look quit right in the original pix, the hotspot in the middle was too perfectly matched between the two. I had accidentally posted two pictures taken with wireless. Sorry. The ones that are up now are as originally intended. I can't see enough of a difference in exposure to indicate that the flash's output is being delayed. I edited the original post to reflect my observation after you quoted me.

I've been testing these triggers before taking them out on a volunteer gig and they work fine. I am, however, going to add the antenna mod to one Tx (I purchased three sets for a total of six Rx, so I have two extra Tx) because I'm only getting about twenty feet out of them at the moment.

One more flash/shutter speed link just for fun:

http://youtu.be/_btA3W_02Yo

I see what you mean

just as I thought
I was interested in this to understand the limitations of the equipment I intend to buy (studying hard; I got it from my mentor

)

Thanks a million, again, for the thorough posts & links

MD Optofonik · 05-07-2013, 08:19 PM

Finished my mod and did a test. I posted the result in it's own thread.

https://www.pentaxforums.com/forums/pentax-flashes-lighting-technique/224195-...ml#post2378680

Similar Threads
Thread	Thread Starter	Forum	Replies	Last Post
P-TTL capable radio flash triggers?	Unsinkable II	Flashes, Lighting, and Studio	15	01-27-2013 10:10 AM
For Sale - Sold: AF-360FGZ flash, Cactus V4 radio triggers, Pocket Wizard Plus II's	einstrigger	Sold Items	2	10-05-2011 11:42 AM
For those that are considering radio flash triggers. FlashWaves	Peter Zack	Flashes, Lighting, and Studio	144	12-26-2010 01:47 AM
Radio triggers and flash sync speed	sash	Flashes, Lighting, and Studio	11	02-20-2010 03:00 AM
Radio wireless flash triggers	Clem Nichols	Flashes, Lighting, and Studio	14	12-05-2007 11:29 AM

05-05-2013, 12:04 AM	#17
Ken T Veteran Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: California, USA Posts: 536	propagation delay.

05-05-2013, 12:18 AM	#18
Ken T Veteran Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: California, USA Posts: 536	Thanks MD Optofonik

05-05-2013, 05:14 AM	#19
dstructor Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2012 Posts: 139 Original Poster	Originally posted by MD Optofonik dstructor, I'm afraid I made a mistake so I redid the test. Something didn't look quit right in the original pix, the hotspot in the middle was too perfectly matched between the two. I had accidentally posted two pictures taken with wireless. Sorry. The ones that are up now are as originally intended. I can't see enough of a difference in exposure to indicate that the flash's output is being delayed. I edited the original post to reflect my observation after you quoted me. I've been testing these triggers before taking them out on a volunteer gig and they work fine. I am, however, going to add the antenna mod to one Tx (I purchased three sets for a total of six Rx, so I have two extra Tx) because I'm only getting about twenty feet out of them at the moment. One more flash/shutter speed link just for fun: http://youtu.be/_btA3W_02Yo I see what you mean just as I thought I was interested in this to understand the limitations of the equipment I intend to buy (studying hard; I got it from my mentor ) Thanks a million, again, for the thorough posts & links

05-07-2013, 08:19 PM	#20
MD Optofonik Veteran Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: California Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 962	Finished my mod and did a test. I posted the result in it's own thread. https://www.pentaxforums.com/forums/pentax-flashes-lighting-technique/224195-...ml#post2378680