Wireless flash trigger kept firing on 580EX

[ThomasD]

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]

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

 

[ThomasD]

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

 

[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.

 

[hazmee]

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]

price of pulsar can buy pw already. sian.

 

[ThomasD]

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

Appreciate!

 

[flipfreak]

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

Appreciate!

elinchrom skyport.

 

[chngpe01]

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]

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]

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]

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

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

 

[flipfreak]

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

 

[hazmee]

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

 

[flipfreak]

i ordered pw yesterday.

i hope it gets here by next week.

 

[hazmee]

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]

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]

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

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

 

[phoakm]

i ordered pw yesterday.

i hope it gets here by next week.

Did you order the sync cord togetherl? :think:

 

[phoakm]

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

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

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