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DaveInPA · 01-02-2015, 01:48 PM

Earlier this year, I saw an IndieGoGo campaign for a set of miniature flash triggers and decided to take a chance on them. They looked like they would be a perfect match for my Q7 and would allow me to more easily bounce flash off the ceiling. I actually received the triggers back in November.

Based on some early testing, they seem to work quite well. The trigger and receiver are both small and work well on the Q7. I actually tried my larger Cactus triggers and they blocked the power button and shutter release on the Q7. Here's a picture:

Paired with my Canon 270EX II flash, it makes for a really portable kit. Below is a sample picture of the only model in the house that would cooperate with me. Shot in Manual mode and bounced the flash off the cathedral ceiling in my living room.

Overall, these have been working well with no issues or misfires (only when I accidentally set my shutter speed to fast for it to sync). I would recommend these for anyone looking for triggers for their Q. It also has the perfect name: FlashQ.

Dave

panoguy · 01-02-2015, 03:14 PM

Very cool, and very small! Fits the Q-aesthetic perfectly.

How is the build quality? Could they get smooshed in a camera bag with no problem? (Not asking you to try this out... just how do they feel.)

DaveInPA · 01-02-2015, 04:12 PM

Originally posted by panoguy

Very cool, and very small! Fits the Q-aesthetic perfectly.

How is the build quality? Could they get smooshed in a camera bag with no problem? (Not asking you to try this out... just how do they feel.)

Build quality feels good. It's pretty solid plastic that doesn't feel chinzy. I keep them in a thick pouch in my camera bag to protect them...but they feel like they'll handle normal usage well...but I certainly won't be throwing them against any walls. 😃

Steve.Ledger · 01-03-2015, 04:41 AM

Great idea, definitely interested.
Price is very reasonable too.
►FlashQ Kit (MIDNIGHT BLACK) – LightPix Labs

Well I can't buy one yet because they don't show shipping costs and their Checkout and PayPal buttons go to PayPal HongKong where everything is in Chinese. Sadly I can't read Chinese

Re edit: Well I missed seeing the tiny Language selection menu, still - I see no indication of shipping.

Last edited by Steve.Ledger; 01-03-2015 at 05:59 AM.

35millimeter · 01-03-2015, 05:52 AM

Originally posted by Steve.Ledger

Great idea, definitely interested.
Price is very reasonable too.
►FlashQ Kit (MIDNIGHT BLACK) – LightPix Labs

Well I can't buy one yet because they don't show shipping costs and their Checkout and PayPal buttons go to PayPal HongKong where everything is in Chinese. Sadly I can't read Chinese

Funny you should say that because I took a look l ast night and came to the same conclusion, but then I noticed an option at the top right of the screen to display in English (there's a little drop down arrow next to some text at the very top right)

. I still couldn't see what the shipping was though. Having said that, other sites I've bought from recently show the shipping as the next step in the checkout process. Shipping from most Hong kong eBay sellers is very cheap but personally I'd rather know what I'm going to have to pay before committing to buy.

Anyway, a quick look on eBay found a set in blue from a UK seller for £15 including postage. I would have preferred white to match the Q, or black to match my DSLRs and Canon G9, but for that price I live with the colour.

Steve.Ledger · 01-03-2015, 06:00 AM

Response from FlashQ

Quote:

Worldwide shipping cost is US$6, including ship to Australia.

Shipping is added after you go through the PayPal checkout and after you sign in to your PayPal account and after you confirm to buy.. Never seen this procedure before.
So, final cost to me inc shipping AUD$55.63

panoguy · 01-03-2015, 05:44 PM

Originally posted by Steve.Ledger

Response from FlashQ
Shipping is added after you go through the PayPal checkout and after you sign in to your PayPal account and after you confirm to buy.. Never seen this procedure before.
So, final cost to me inc shipping AUD$55.63

Either that's a lot of shipping for a very short distance, or the AUD has lost some value against the USD. It was $6 USD to ship the two receiver kit to me via Hong Kong Post (and yes, i bought a kit for two flashes just for kicks).

Steve.Ledger · 01-04-2015, 01:48 AM

Originally posted by panoguy

Either that's a lot of shipping for a very short distance, or the AUD has lost some value against the USD. It was $6 USD to ship the two receiver kit to me via Hong Kong Post (and yes, i bought a kit for two flashes just for kicks).

As mentioned in post#6, $6 shipping (worldwide).
Yes the US dollar has got stronger recently.

39 US Dollar equals 48.21 Australian Dollar

6 US Dollar equals 7.42 Australian Dollar

48.21+7.42 = 55.63 Australian Dollar

panoguy · 01-04-2015, 08:13 AM

Originally posted by Steve.Ledger

As mentioned in post#6, $6 shipping (worldwide).
Yes the US dollar has got stronger recently.

39 US Dollar equals 48.21 Australian Dollar

6 US Dollar equals 7.42 Australian Dollar

48.21+7.42 = 55.63 Australian Dollar

Pedantic much?

reh321 · 01-04-2015, 01:17 PM

Originally posted by DaveInPA

Earlier this year, I saw an IndieGoGo campaign for a set of miniature flash triggers and decided to take a chance on them. They looked like they would be a perfect match for my Q7 and would allow me to more easily bounce flash off the ceiling. I actually received the triggers back in November.

Based on some early testing, they seem to work quite well. The trigger and receiver are both small and work well on the Q7. I actually tried my larger Cactus triggers and they blocked the power button and shutter release on the Q7. Here's a picture:

Paired with my Canon 270EX II flash, it makes for a really portable kit. Below is a sample picture of the only model in the house that would cooperate with me. Shot in Manual mode and bounced the flash off the cathedral ceiling in my living room.

Overall, these have been working well with no issues or misfires (only when I accidentally set my shutter speed to fast for it to sync). I would recommend these for anyone looking for triggers for their Q. It also has the perfect name: FlashQ.

Dave

Since the trigger is mounted on the hot-shoe, are you putting the flash on some kind of stand?

DaveInPA · 01-04-2015, 01:21 PM

Originally posted by reh321

Since the trigger is mounted on the hot-shoe, are you putting the flash on some kind of stand?

I could have...but in my tests I have been hand-holding the flash with one hand and shooting the Q7 with the other, doing my best to stabilize the Q7.

I shot manual so I was able to ensure a good shutter speed.

Steve.Ledger · 01-04-2015, 02:02 PM

Originally posted by panoguy

Pedantic much?

What? Why the insult!?. I was responding to your query..
Geezsh.... Talk about friendly.

01-02-2015, 01:48 PM	#1
DaveInPA Veteran Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Bucks County, PA Photos: Albums Posts: 499	Wireless Triggers for the Q Earlier this year, I saw an IndieGoGo campaign for a set of miniature flash triggers and decided to take a chance on them. They looked like they would be a perfect match for my Q7 and would allow me to more easily bounce flash off the ceiling. I actually received the triggers back in November. Based on some early testing, they seem to work quite well. The trigger and receiver are both small and work well on the Q7. I actually tried my larger Cactus triggers and they blocked the power button and shutter release on the Q7. Here's a picture: Paired with my Canon 270EX II flash, it makes for a really portable kit. Below is a sample picture of the only model in the house that would cooperate with me. Shot in Manual mode and bounced the flash off the cathedral ceiling in my living room. Overall, these have been working well with no issues or misfires (only when I accidentally set my shutter speed to fast for it to sync). I would recommend these for anyone looking for triggers for their Q. It also has the perfect name: FlashQ. Dave

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01-02-2015, 03:14 PM	#2
panoguy Pentaxian Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Washington, D.C. Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 3,327	Very cool, and very small! Fits the Q-aesthetic perfectly. How is the build quality? Could they get smooshed in a camera bag with no problem? (Not asking you to try this out... just how do they feel.)

01-02-2015, 04:12 PM	#3
DaveInPA Veteran Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Bucks County, PA Photos: Albums Posts: 499 Original Poster	Originally posted by panoguy Very cool, and very small! Fits the Q-aesthetic perfectly. How is the build quality? Could they get smooshed in a camera bag with no problem? (Not asking you to try this out... just how do they feel.) Build quality feels good. It's pretty solid plastic that doesn't feel chinzy. I keep them in a thick pouch in my camera bag to protect them...but they feel like they'll handle normal usage well...but I certainly won't be throwing them against any walls. 😃

01-03-2015, 04:41 AM	#4
Steve.Ledger Veteran Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Far North Qld Posts: 3,301	Great idea, definitely interested. Price is very reasonable too. ►FlashQ Kit (MIDNIGHT BLACK) – LightPix Labs Well I can't buy one yet because they don't show shipping costs and their Checkout and PayPal buttons go to PayPal HongKong where everything is in Chinese. Sadly I can't read Chinese Re edit: Well I missed seeing the tiny Language selection menu, still - I see no indication of shipping. Last edited by Steve.Ledger; 01-03-2015 at 05:59 AM.

01-03-2015, 05:52 AM	#5
35millimeter Forum Member Join Date: Jul 2014 Posts: 60	Originally posted by Steve.Ledger Great idea, definitely interested. Price is very reasonable too. ►FlashQ Kit (MIDNIGHT BLACK) – LightPix Labs Well I can't buy one yet because they don't show shipping costs and their Checkout and PayPal buttons go to PayPal HongKong where everything is in Chinese. Sadly I can't read Chinese Funny you should say that because I took a look l ast night and came to the same conclusion, but then I noticed an option at the top right of the screen to display in English (there's a little drop down arrow next to some text at the very top right) . I still couldn't see what the shipping was though. Having said that, other sites I've bought from recently show the shipping as the next step in the checkout process. Shipping from most Hong kong eBay sellers is very cheap but personally I'd rather know what I'm going to have to pay before committing to buy. Anyway, a quick look on eBay found a set in blue from a UK seller for £15 including postage. I would have preferred white to match the Q, or black to match my DSLRs and Canon G9, but for that price I live with the colour.

01-03-2015, 06:00 AM	#6
Steve.Ledger Veteran Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Far North Qld Posts: 3,301	Response from FlashQ Quote: Worldwide shipping cost is US$6, including ship to Australia. Shipping is added after you go through the PayPal checkout and after you sign in to your PayPal account and after you confirm to buy.. Never seen this procedure before. So, final cost to me inc shipping AUD$55.63 Last edited by Steve.Ledger; 01-03-2015 at 06:06 AM.

01-03-2015, 05:44 PM	#7
panoguy Pentaxian Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Washington, D.C. Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 3,327	Originally posted by Steve.Ledger Response from FlashQ Shipping is added after you go through the PayPal checkout and after you sign in to your PayPal account and after you confirm to buy.. Never seen this procedure before. So, final cost to me inc shipping AUD$55.63 Either that's a lot of shipping for a very short distance, or the AUD has lost some value against the USD. It was $6 USD to ship the two receiver kit to me via Hong Kong Post (and yes, i bought a kit for two flashes just for kicks).

01-04-2015, 01:48 AM	#8
Steve.Ledger Veteran Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Far North Qld Posts: 3,301	Originally posted by panoguy Either that's a lot of shipping for a very short distance, or the AUD has lost some value against the USD. It was $6 USD to ship the two receiver kit to me via Hong Kong Post (and yes, i bought a kit for two flashes just for kicks). As mentioned in post#6, $6 shipping (worldwide). Yes the US dollar has got stronger recently. 39 US Dollar equals 48.21 Australian Dollar 6 US Dollar equals 7.42 Australian Dollar 48.21+7.42 = 55.63 Australian Dollar

01-04-2015, 08:13 AM	#9
panoguy Pentaxian Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Washington, D.C. Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 3,327	Originally posted by Steve.Ledger As mentioned in post#6, $6 shipping (worldwide). Yes the US dollar has got stronger recently. 39 US Dollar equals 48.21 Australian Dollar 6 US Dollar equals 7.42 Australian Dollar 48.21+7.42 = 55.63 Australian Dollar Pedantic much?

01-04-2015, 01:17 PM	#10
reh321 Pentaxian Join Date: Nov 2014 Location: South Bend, IN, USA Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 23,186	Originally posted by DaveInPA Earlier this year, I saw an IndieGoGo campaign for a set of miniature flash triggers and decided to take a chance on them. They looked like they would be a perfect match for my Q7 and would allow me to more easily bounce flash off the ceiling. I actually received the triggers back in November. Based on some early testing, they seem to work quite well. The trigger and receiver are both small and work well on the Q7. I actually tried my larger Cactus triggers and they blocked the power button and shutter release on the Q7. Here's a picture: Paired with my Canon 270EX II flash, it makes for a really portable kit. Below is a sample picture of the only model in the house that would cooperate with me. Shot in Manual mode and bounced the flash off the cathedral ceiling in my living room. Overall, these have been working well with no issues or misfires (only when I accidentally set my shutter speed to fast for it to sync). I would recommend these for anyone looking for triggers for their Q. It also has the perfect name: FlashQ. Dave Since the trigger is mounted on the hot-shoe, are you putting the flash on some kind of stand?

01-04-2015, 01:21 PM	#11
DaveInPA Veteran Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Bucks County, PA Photos: Albums Posts: 499 Original Poster	Originally posted by reh321 Since the trigger is mounted on the hot-shoe, are you putting the flash on some kind of stand? I could have...but in my tests I have been hand-holding the flash with one hand and shooting the Q7 with the other, doing my best to stabilize the Q7. I shot manual so I was able to ensure a good shutter speed.

01-04-2015, 02:02 PM	#12
Steve.Ledger Veteran Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Far North Qld Posts: 3,301	Originally posted by panoguy Pedantic much? What? Why the insult!?. I was responding to your query.. Geezsh.... Talk about friendly.

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