Wireless triggers for Canon flashes?

WINDyx · 1st June 2009

Hi guys,
I'm looking into getting some triggers and receivers for my 430EXII. I've tried using a 580EXII to master and trigger the 430EXII , but sometimes I don't want the 580XII to fire. I was at a photoshoot not too long ago and saw the other photogs using RF-04 and PT-04. I'm considering in getting one but I heard there are different kinds like Vs and TM and etc.

I saw the photogs used them with no issues , and I don't want to buy the wrong one which has a lot of problems from what I've read. Anyone guide me into wireless triggers? I'm quite confused but I'm planning to get a 580EXII in future and keep my 430EXII as well.

Thanks

RyanG · 1st June 2009

Check out Cactus V4s.

WINDyx · 1st June 2009

Originally Posted by RyanG

Check out Cactus V4s.

Any where that sells them? I tried googling but seems to lead me to nowhere >_<

mchaint · 1st June 2009

Hi,Blazzeo RF trigger can be used with both 580EX and 430EX well,you may bring your flashes and can test please,Thanks.

J-Chan · 2nd June 2009

Originally Posted by WINDyx

Any where that sells them? I tried googling but seems to lead me to nowhere >_<

got mine from Gadget Infinity website..

WINDyx · 2nd June 2009

Originally Posted by J-Chan

got mine from Gadget Infinity website..

Looks a little expensive ... how much difference are they from the usual ebay ones? I was looking less than $60 for 1 trigger 2 receivers....

YoungPictoraider · 2nd June 2009

You should read the 580EX II Manual for it seems to me that it is possible to configure the hot-shoe master flash so it doesn't fire while triggering the distant slave flash(es).

WINDyx · 2nd June 2009

Originally Posted by YoungPictoraider

You should read the 580EX II Manual for it seems to me that it is possible to configure the hot-shoe master flash so it doesn't fire while triggering the distant slave flash(es).

Thanks , will do that.
I think I'll be getting a trigger + receiver from tagotech first , then see whether will I be using another flash and get a 2nd receiver. I'm still a student and have no idea how to order through overseas

Thanks for the help guys !

1st June 2009	#1
WINDyx New Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Posts: 45	Wireless triggers for Canon flashes? Hi guys, I'm looking into getting some triggers and receivers for my 430EXII. I've tried using a 580EXII to master and trigger the 430EXII , but sometimes I don't want the 580XII to fire. I was at a photoshoot not too long ago and saw the other photogs using RF-04 and PT-04. I'm considering in getting one but I heard there are different kinds like Vs and TM and etc. I saw the photogs used them with no issues , and I don't want to buy the wrong one which has a lot of problems from what I've read. Anyone guide me into wireless triggers? I'm quite confused but I'm planning to get a 580EXII in future and keep my 430EXII as well. Thanks

1st June 2009	#2
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mchaint Advertiser Join Date: Jun 2008 Posts: 1,531	Re: Wireless triggers for Canon flashes? Hi,Blazzeo RF trigger can be used with both 580EX and 430EX well,you may bring your flashes and can test please,Thanks. __________________ Camera,Lens,TTL Flash,Battery Grip,Tripod,Studio Products and Photography Equipments supplier

2nd June 2009	#7
YoungPictoraider Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: Paris (FRANCE) Posts: 139	Re: Wireless triggers for Canon flashes? You should read the 580EX II Manual for it seems to me that it is possible to configure the hot-shoe master flash so it doesn't fire while triggering the distant slave flash(es).