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12-23-2016, 07:37 AM   #1
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Any inexpensive wireless triggers that will do hi-speed bursts? Einstein E640 strobe

I just acquired a Paul Buff Einstein E640 monolight which is a bit of a high-speed action specialist and is supposed to be good for 5-10 fps shooting, but I've discovered that my cheap radio trigger set cannot trigger high speed bursts. I could buy Buff's CyberSync set for $100, but I was wondering if there was anything viable at a much lower price? I have otherwise been very satisfied with my cheap trigger set (RF-604 transmitter and RD-604 receiver) over the last few years.

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QuoteOriginally posted by Edgar_in_Indy Quote
... I was wondering if there was anything viable at a much lower price?
Someone measured the Cactus V5 to be capable of 39fps.

I'm not sure I'd get such a basic trigger these days and would personally spend the money on a CyberCommander (provided it is quick enough for your needs) but I thought I'd mention the V5s nevertheless as a known-to-work option.
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QuoteOriginally posted by Edgar_in_Indy Quote
I just acquired a Paul Buff Einstein E640 monolight which is a bit of a high-speed action specialist and is supposed to be good for 5-10 fps shooting, but I've discovered that my cheap radio trigger set cannot trigger high speed bursts. I could buy Buff's CyberSync set for $100, but I was wondering if there was anything viable at a much lower price? I have otherwise been very satisfied with my cheap trigger set (RF-604 transmitter and RD-604 receiver) over the last few years.
60USD is expensive or no?
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Someone measured the Cactus V5 to be capable of 39fps.

I'm not sure I'd get such a basic trigger these days and would personally spend the money on a CyberCommander (provided it is quick enough for your needs) but I thought I'd mention the V5s nevertheless as a known-to-work option.
Okay, thanks for the info, it's very helpful. I don't need a CyberCommander at this point, but it certainly could be useful in some situations.


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60USD is expensive or no?
Not necessarily, but you can get trigger sets for under $20, such as this one:

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01E8KDGX0/ref=wl_it_dp_o_pC_nS_ttl?_encoding=UTF8...I1EW2716O76L5G

If that would do the job, then I could certainly find other ways to spend the extra money.

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Okay, thanks for the info, it's very helpful. I don't need a CyberCommander at this point, but it certainly could be useful in some situations.




Not necessarily, but you can get trigger sets for under $20, such as this one:

Amazon.com : [ ROHS CE ] VILTROX FC-240N 2.4GHz Radio Wireless Remote Speedlite Flash Trigger /wireless shutter release with Universal Hot Shoe for Nikon DSLR & flash, 100M remote distance : Camera & Photo

If that would do the job, then I could certainly find other ways to spend the extra money.
I have triggers for 10 USD to do this job you wish the 20 USD ones to do. 20 USD is still too expensive.
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I have triggers for 10 USD to do this job you wish the 20 USD ones to do. 20 USD is still too expensive.
My current cheap trigger isn't doing it. Which triggers do you use?
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My current cheap trigger isn't doing it. Which triggers do you use?
This one
https://detail.tmall.com/item.htm?spm=a230r.1.14.127.ftobKJ&id=40062530158&ns=1&abbucket=19

To do what the 20USD one to do.

cheap enough.

To trig HSS, I some times use a 60USD R930 transmitter, which connect 10USD transmitter to the camera.

expensive indeed.

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It looks like this one on Amazon is the same one:

https://www.amazon.com/Channel-Wireless-Transmitter-Receivers-LF105/dp/B009W...ct_top?ie=UTF8

Somebody complained that the transmitter goes through batteries quickly. Have you had a problem with that? On my current set I only have to replace the transmitter battery maybe once a year or so.
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QuoteOriginally posted by Edgar_in_Indy Quote
I just acquired a Paul Buff Einstein E640 monolight which is a bit of a high-speed action specialist and is supposed to be good for 5-10 fps shooting, but I've discovered that my cheap radio trigger set cannot trigger high speed bursts. I could buy Buff's CyberSync set for $100, but I was wondering if there was anything viable at a much lower price? I have otherwise been very satisfied with my cheap trigger set (RF-604 transmitter and RD-604 receiver) over the last few years.
You don't need the Cyber Commander. Paul C. Buff - CyberSync Trigger Transmitter 2 use this and Paul C. Buff - CyberSync Transceiver I have the Cyber Commander which stays around my neck to use the flashmeter and the lighting controls, but I don't use it to trigger the lights.
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