Wireless flash trigger kept firing on 580EX

ThomasD · 18th February 2008

Hi,

Does anyone has any experience using the OEM wireless flash trigger (model YHPT-604) to fire canon 580EX? It kept firing uncontrollably without me triggering it. I use it on other flash and it works fine. I also change channels but didn't help. Any advise, thks.

longkangman · 18th February 2008

yeah having same problem too for those radio and optical trigger.

ThomasD · 18th February 2008

Any other alternative besides using canon ST-E2 transmitter??

hazmee · 18th February 2008

The China made triggers (Cactus, PT-04, YHPT-604) don't work well with Canon flashes especially with the older 580EX or even the recent 430EX. Apparently there are no hardware fix or workaround when using the combination. I gave up on those triggers eventually. Saving up for a more reliable system.

hazmee · 18th February 2008

Originally Posted by ThomasD

Any other alternative besides using canon ST-E2 transmitter??

You can opt for the Bowens Pulsar or Elinchrom Skyport radio based flash trigger system.

flipfreak · 18th February 2008

price of pulsar can buy pw already. sian.

ThomasD · 21st February 2008

Anyone can recommend a cheaper version to work with 580EX mark I & II?

Appreciate!

flipfreak · 21st February 2008

Originally Posted by ThomasD

Anyone can recommend a cheaper version to work with 580EX mark I & II?

Appreciate!

elinchrom skyport.

chngpe01 · 21st February 2008

Originally Posted by hazmee

The China made triggers (Cactus, PT-04, YHPT-604) don't work well with Canon flashes especially with the older 580EX or even the recent 430EX. Apparently there are no hardware fix or workaround when using the combination. I gave up on those triggers eventually. Saving up for a more reliable system.

These China made trigger don't work well at all with any flashes including studio strobe eg. Bowens and Elinchrom. Do not waste your $ on any of these, cos I have and speaking from experienced. These useless trigger will break down after some use, happened to witness twice. First time I bought 2nd hand from a CSer and found it did not work after only one shoot. My friend got a new one and after 3 months, it broke down.

Using elinchrom skyport now.

phoakm · 21st February 2008

You can try looking for trigger and motor cables that can connect to the trigger devices which can trigger the flashgun. I had settled with PW with the following stuff. Till now never fail.

http://www.paramountcords.com/Pockwiz.asp

ThomasD · 22nd February 2008

Originally Posted by chngpe01

These China made trigger don't work well at all with any flashes including studio strobe eg. Bowens and Elinchrom. Do not waste your $ on any of these, cos I have and speaking from experienced. These useless trigger will break down after some use, happened to witness twice. First time I bought 2nd hand from a CSer and found it did not work after only one shoot. My friend got a new one and after 3 months, it broke down.

Using elinchrom skyport now.

May I know the price of a set of elinchrom skyport.

catchlights · 22nd February 2008

Originally Posted by ThomasD

May I know the price of a set of elinchrom skyport.

should be around $320, call Cathy and ask is the best.

flipfreak · 22nd February 2008

the universal ones shld be here already. quickly grab a set before they are all gone.

hazmee · 22nd February 2008

I ordered the Elinchrom Skyports from www.bhphotovideo.com. Can't wait to use it this weekend!

flipfreak · 22nd February 2008

i ordered pw yesterday.

i hope it gets here by next week.

hazmee · 22nd February 2008

Originally Posted by flipfreak

i ordered pw yesterday.

i hope it gets here by next week.

Did you order from bhphotovideo as well? Should take about 3-4 days to arrive.

flipfreak · 22nd February 2008

Originally Posted by hazmee

Did you order from bhphotovideo as well? Should take about 3-4 days to arrive.

yup. can't wait. u were using the china triggers right?

hazmee · 22nd February 2008

Originally Posted by flipfreak

yup. can't wait. u were using the china triggers right?

Yeah man. I nearly went crazy with those bloody triggers.

phoakm · 22nd February 2008

Originally Posted by flipfreak

i ordered pw yesterday.

i hope it gets here by next week.

Did you order the sync cord togetherl?

phoakm · 22nd February 2008

Originally Posted by flipfreak

they don't come with them!?! argh!!! siao liao!

They do provide a sync cord, but those cannot trigger flash.

You need those things I refering to especially when you want to trigger the flashgun!

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ThomasD Member Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Ang Mo Kio Posts: 333	Wireless flash trigger kept firing on 580EX Hi, Does anyone has any experience using the OEM wireless flash trigger (model YHPT-604) to fire canon 580EX? It kept firing uncontrollably without me triggering it. I use it on other flash and it works fine. I also change channels but didn't help. Any advise, thks. __________________ FOCUS ON PIXEL

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longkangman Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: sewage drain/manhole Posts: 4,959	Re: Wireless flash trigger kept firing on 580EX yeah having same problem too for those radio and optical trigger. __________________ Studio TFCD :-)

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hazmee Senior Member Join Date: May 2004 Location: Teban Gardens Posts: 2,610	Re: Wireless flash trigger kept firing on 580EX The China made triggers (Cactus, PT-04, YHPT-604) don't work well with Canon flashes especially with the older 580EX or even the recent 430EX. Apparently there are no hardware fix or workaround when using the combination. I gave up on those triggers eventually. Saving up for a more reliable system. __________________ The hideout // My flickr page

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ThomasD Member Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Ang Mo Kio Posts: 333	Re: Wireless flash trigger kept firing on 580EX Anyone can recommend a cheaper version to work with 580EX mark I & II? Appreciate! __________________ FOCUS ON PIXEL

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phoakm Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: CCK Posts: 5,428	Re: Wireless flash trigger kept firing on 580EX You can try looking for trigger and motor cables that can connect to the trigger devices which can trigger the flashgun. I had settled with PW with the following stuff. Till now never fail. http://www.paramountcords.com/Pockwiz.asp __________________ OIC - New Evolution My Flickr

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