Model |
Amazon |
Description | Exposure Control | 2nd. Hotshoe (Tx) | Other Sync Port | Max. X-Sync1 | Max. Sync Voltage2 | Frequency (MHz) | Max. Range (m) |
Groups/ Channels |
Remote Shutter
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Allacax Arrow 8000 TX CA | transmitter for Canon | X-Contact | no | 2x 2.5mm jack | 1/8000 | ~2400 | 100 | 16ch | 2x AAA | Fottga 2012 | Allacax brand is owned by Fottga ... feat. wake-up function for flashes |
Lighting Rumours Review | ||||||||||
Allacax Arrow 8000 | receiver | 2.5mm jack | 2.5mm jack | 2x AAA | ||||||||||||||||||
Allacax Lumox 520 TX CA | transmitter for Canon | X-Contact | yes (TTL pass-through) | 1/250 | ~2400 | 200 | 16ch | 70 x 32 x 20 | LRV08 | Fottga 2012 | Allacax brand is owned by Fottga ... | Lighting Rumours Review | ||||||||||
Allacax Lumox 520 RX | receiver | 2.5mm jack | 2.5mm jack | 75 x 35 x 28 | 2x AAA | |||||||||||||||||
Allacax NewT | transceivers | X-Contact | yes (X pass-through) | 2.5mm jack | 1/8000 | ~2400 | 120 | 4grp, 16ch | 2.5mm jack | 2x AA | Fottga 2012 | compatible with both Arrow 8000 and Lumox 520 triggers; the units have a USB port (function not specified) | ||||||||||
Altura Photo AP-WLFT-SPCAN | transmitter/receiver sets | X-Contact | 1/250 | 433 | 30 | 16ch | yes | TX: 62.6x39.2x27.1 RX: 79.9x37.8x33.2 |
TX: 30 RX: 42 |
TX: 23A12 RX: 2x AAA |
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Aokatec AK-TTL TX | transmitter | E-TTL over IR RRT4 | no | 3.5mm jack | 1/8000 (HSS) | 110 | 16ch | no | 68.5 x 43 x 25.5 | 37 | 2x AAA | Working: 30 | 2012 | each unit is compatible with Canon E-TTL, Nikon i-TTL and Pentax P-TTL (only Sony needs a dedicated set) | Lighting Rumours Announcement | |||||||
Aokatec AK-TTL RX | receiver | 68.5 x 43 x 25.5 | 37 | 2x AAA | Working: 30 | |||||||||||||||||
Aputure Trigmaster [MX1C] | transmitter/receiver sets for E3 type remote shutter release sockets | X-Contact | 1/250 (7fps) | ~433 | 100 | 16ch | yes | 76 x 33.5 x 27.1 | 23A12 | 2010 - 2011 | Lighting Rumours Comparison | |||||||||||
Aputure Trigmaster [MX3C] | transmitter/receiver sets for N3 type remote shutter release sockets | yes | 71.2 x 38.6 x 32.4 | 2x AAA | ||||||||||||||||||
Aputure Trigmaster Plus Remote Switch [TX1C] | transceivers for E3 type remote shutter release sockets | X-Contact | 1/250 (7fps) | ~433 | 100 | 16ch | yes | 85 x 47 x 28 | 2x AAA | 2010 - 2011 | ||||||||||||
Aputure Trigmaster Plus Remote Switch [TX3C] | transceivers for N3 type remote shutter release sockets | yes | ||||||||||||||||||||
Aputure Trigmaster 2.4G [MX1C] | transmitter/receiver sets for E3 type remote shutter release sockets | X-Contact | 1/250 (8fps) | ~2400 | 100 | 6ch | yes | 76 x 33.5 x 27.1 | 23A12 | 2011 | Lighting Rumours Review | |||||||||||
Aputure Trigmaster 2.4G [MX3C] | transmitter/receiver sets for N3 type remote shutter release sockets | yes | 71.2 x 38.6 x 32.4 | 2x AAA | ||||||||||||||||||
Aputure Trigmaster 2.4G II [MXII-C] | transmitter | X-Contact | no | 1/250 (8fps) | high voltage strobes | ~2400 | 120 | 16ch (6 int.) | 76 x 33 x 27 | 2x AAA | 2012 | *no shutter release cable included (optionally available); backwards compatible with the older Trigmaster models, replaces Trigmaster 2.4G |
Lighting Rumours Review | |||||||||
receiver | yes | yes* | 71 x 38 x 32 | 2x AAA | ||||||||||||||||||
Aputure Trigmaster 2.4G Plus Remote Switch [TX1C] | transceivers for E3 type remote shutter release sockets | X-Contact | yes | 1/250 (8fps) | ~2400 | 100 | 6ch | yes | 85 x 47 x 28 | 2x AAA | 2011 | wake-up call for Canon Speedlites | ||||||||||
Aputure Trigmaster 2.4G Plus Remote Switch [TX3C] | transceivers for N3 type remote shutter release sockets | yes | ||||||||||||||||||||
Aputure Trigmaster 2.4G Plus II [TXII] | transceivers | X-Contact | yes | PC, 6.3mm jack | 1/320 | flash: 300 | ~2400 | 500+ | 4grp + all, 6ch | yes | 92.5 x 53 x 29.5 | 75 | 2x AA | Standby: 200* Working: 80* |
2013 | *using 2x 1.2V 2500mAH rechargeables; supports relay mode; low bat. LED indicator; backwards compatible with all other 2.4G models | ||||||
Bowens Pulsar TX | transmitter in more compact design than the older transceivers | X-Contact | 1/250* | ~433 | 25 | 6grp, 4ch | no | 34 | CR2032 | 2011 | ||||||||||||
Bowens Pulsar | transceivers | X-Contact | PC, 3.5mm jack | cam: 3.3 | flash: 5.5 | 100 | 90 x 74** x 49 | 122 | 2x AAA, AC or QuadX3000*** |
200 | trigger delay is 1/2000s; compatible with CE type PocketWizards *1/250 with focal plane shutters (35mm cameras), 1/500 possible with leaf shutters; **incl. antenna; ***needs special QuadX to 1.3mm DC cable adapter) |
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Bowens Pulsar Radio Trigger Card BW5170 | receiver module for Gemini studio strobes | -/- | -/- | antenna included | ||||||||||||||||||
Brilliant Clarity | transceivers | X-Contact | yes (TTL pass-through) | PC | 1/250 | ~2400 | 100 | 4ch | mini jack | 2x AA | 2012 | wake-up function for flashes | ||||||||||
Brilliant MT-16 | a variation of the PT-04/RF-04, 2 hot shoes at the receiver and umbrella holder | 1/200 | 12 | ~433 | 20 - 30 | 16ch | receiver: 2x AAA | approx. 2010 | can be rotated from 0-90° | |||||||||||||
Brilliant Multiplex MXU C1/C3 Transmitter | C1: Canon E3 type remote port, C3: Canon N3 type remote port | 1/250 | ~433 | 100 | 16ch | LRV08 | Godox 2010 | rebadged Godox Reemix RMI; can be rotated from 0-90° | ||||||||||||||
Brilliant Multiplex MXU Receiver | yes | 2x AAA | ||||||||||||||||||||
Cheetah CL-TX 433MHz | transmitter for Godox AD180 & 360/Cheetah, Genesis & Lencarta rebadges | X-Contact | no | 1/250 | ~433 | 100 | 16ch | no | 97.6 x 49.9 x 37 | 65 | 2x AA | Godox 2013 | ||||||||||
Cheetah CL-RX | receiver for Godox AD180 & 360/Cheetah, Genesis & Lencarta rebadges | USB (non-TTL) | 57 x 30 x 26.5 | 20 | over USB | |||||||||||||||||
Commlite ComTrig G430-TX | transmitter | X-Contact | yes (TTL pass-through) | 2.5mm jacks | 1/320 | 3.3 | ~2400 | 150 | 3grp, 5ch | 84 x 42 x 38 | 52 | 2x AAA | Standby: 2400 | Commlite 2012 | compatible with Commlite ComTrig H550 and T320; designed and developed in cooperation of Commlite and Ojecoco |
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Commlite ComTrig G430-RX | receiver | 1/8000 (HyperSync) | 300 | 2.5mm jack | 84 x 42 x 38 | 46 | 2x AAA | Standby: 200 | ||||||||||||||
Commlite ComTrig H550 | transceivers | X-Contact | yes (TTL pass-through) | 2.5mm jacks | 1/8000 (HyperSync) | cam: 3.3 | flash: 300 | ~2400 | 150 | 3grp, 16ch | 2.5mm jack | 78 x 46 x 38 | 55 | 2x AAA | Standby: 200 | Commlite 2012 | compatible with Commlite ComTrig G430 and T320; designed and developed in cooperation of Commlite and Ojecoco | Lighting Rumours Review | |||||
Commlite ComTrig T320-TX | transmitter | X-Contact | yes (TTL pass-through) | 2.5mm jack | 1/320 | cam: 3.3 flash: 300 |
~2400 | 120 | 7ch | 84 x 42 x 38 | 51 | 2x AAA | Standby: 2.5yrs | Commlite 2012 | compatible with Commlite ComTrig G430 and H550 | Flash Havoc Review | ||||||
Commlite ComTrig T320-RX | receiver | 2.5mm jack | 84 x 42 x 38 | 49 | 2x AAA | Standby: 200 | ||||||||||||||||
CononMark 3G Two-Way Trigger | transceivers | X-Contact | yes | PC, 2.5mm jack | 100 | 2grp, 16ch | yes | 66 x 42 x 19.5 | 80 | integrated Li-Ion | 4 | recharge via USB adapter cable; compatible as receiver with 3G Wireless Remote, limited compatibility with FSK 2.4GHz Wireless Controller (compatible "In a certain mode [...]") | ||||||||||
CononMark FSK 2.4GHz Wireless Controller | transmitter | yes | mini jack | 1/350 | 100 | 16ch | recharge via USB adapter cable (4-5h) | |||||||||||||||
CononMark FSK 2.4GHz | receiver | mini jack | 24 | |||||||||||||||||||
Cullmann CUlight RT 500C | transceivers with AF assist light | E-TTL | yes | 3.5mm jack | ~2400 | 5grp, 32ch | 75 x 72 x 52 | 100 | 2x AA* | 2016 | *lithium compatible; firmware updates via USB | |||||||||||
Cullmann CUlight RR 500C | receiver | 2.5mm jack | 70 x 65 x 47 | 70 | 2x AA* | |||||||||||||||||
Debao 802C | transceivers | E-TTL | yes (TTL pass-through) | yes | 1/8000 | ~2400 | 3grp, 6ch | yes | supports remote flash zoom control and ratio | |||||||||||||
DSLRKIT RC-08A | transmitter/receiver sets | no | 3.5mm jack | 1/250 | 230 | ~433 | 30 | 8ch | no | LRV08 | 2012 | *comes with mini USB to 3.5mm jack adapter cable; backwards compatible with all previous DSLRKIT radios (PT/DC/AC series) |
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DSLRKIT RC-08H | transmitter/receiver sets (RC-08H receiver features an umbrella holder) | mini USB* | 2x AAA | |||||||||||||||||||
Elinchrom EL-Skyport [#19351] | transmitter; controls basic functions of Elinchrome RX strobes via RX Transceiver (either built-in or external, functions incl. flash power, modeling lamp and synch) |
X-Contact | no | 2.5mm jack | 1/160 - 1/200 | 3 | 2456 - 2475 | 50 - 120 | 4grp + all, 8ch | CR2430 | appr. 2200 | 2006 - 2010 | ||||||||||
Elinchrom EL-Skyport USB [#19354] | transmitter* unit; controls all functions of Elinchrome RX strobes via RX Transceiver (either built-in or external) from a PC or basic functions via Universal Receiver |
Software | none | no | *Elinchrome refers to this module as Transceiver, but it actually doesn't have any receiver functionality; this unit plugs into a PC or MAC and is controlled by the EL-Skyport Software package (free download) | |||||||||||||||||
Elinchrom EL-Skyport RX [#19353] | receiver* unit; controls basic functions of Elinchrome RX strobes** | -/- | -/- | RX socket | 2.5mm jack | by RX strobe | 2006 | *Elinchrome refers to this module as Transceiver, but it actually doesn't have any transmitter functionality; **flash power, modeling lamp and synch, advanced functions will be available via latest EL-Skyport Software (includes delay and counter) |
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Elinchrom EL-Skyport Universal [#19352] | receiver; controls basic functions of Elinchrome RX strobes* or triggers other flashes via synch port | 3.5mm jack | 50 | 51 (incl. bat.) | 30** | 2006 - 2010 | *flash power, modeling lamp and synch; **built-in rechargeable battery and quick charger unit | |||||||||||||||
Elinchrom EL-Skyport ECO [#19349] | transmitter; backwards compatible | X-Contact | no | 1/160 - 1/200 (standard), 1/250 (speed mode) |
* | 4ch | CR2430 | 6mon./30k cycl. | 2010 | *working distances standard mode: indoor 50m, outdoor 80m; Speed mode: indoor 30m, outdoor 40m | ||||||||||||
Elinchrom EL-Skyport Plus HS (Hi-Sync) [#19366] | transmitter with AF assist light | no | 1/8000 (Over Drive Sync) | indoor: 60 outdoor: 200 |
4grp, 20ch | 84.1 x 68.3 x 58.5 | 120 | 2x AA | 2015 | designed in collaboration with Phottix (first in a series ...); mini-USB for firmware upgrades; basic backwards compatibility; supports second curtain sync | ||||||||||||
Elinchrom EL-Skyport Speed [#19350] | transmitter; backwards compatible | 1/160 - 1/200 (standard), 1/250 (speed mode) |
indoor: 70 (40*) outdr.: 120 (60*) |
4grp + all, 8ch | 2.5mm jack | 50 x 40 | 36 (incl. bat.) | 6mon./30k cycl. | 2010 | hot shoe with locking ring; *Speed Synch mode for synch speeds up to 1/250s (at 40% reduced working distance) | ||||||||||||
Elinchrom EL-Skyport Speed USB [#19348] | transmitter* unit; backwards compatible | -/- | no | *Elinchrome refers to this module as Transceiver, but it actually doesn't have any receiver functionality | ||||||||||||||||||
Elinchrom EL-Skyport Speed Universal [#19347] | receivers; backwards compatible; #19346 replacement for #19347: "To purchase a ELS Universal Receiver REPLACE unit, a used Universal Receiver with a defective or end of life battery must be returned to the dealer. The defective Universal modules will then be recycled by Elinchrom to save the environment. The Universal Receiver REPLACE module does not include sync cables or charger." |
-/- | -/- | 3.5mm jack | -/- | 65 x 50 | 54 (incl. bat.) | int.* | 30/60 | *rechargeable; *Speed Synch mode for synch speeds up to 1/250s (at 40% - 50% reduced working distance) | ||||||||||||
Elinchrom EL-Skyport Speed Universal REPLACE [#19346] | ||||||||||||||||||||||
Elinchrom EL-Skyport WiFi [#19356] | transmitter controllable via iPhone (pass protected); can also act as Universal Speed Receiver | Software | no | 50 | * | no | int.** | 10 | 2011 | *working distances WiFi mode: indoor 20m, outdoor 50m; Skyport mode: indoor 40m, outdoor 100m; **rechargeable; supports Speed Synch mode | ||||||||||||
Elinchrom EL-Skyport Case | hard shell case for modules, sets or cables | 175 x 125 x 3.5 | ||||||||||||||||||||
Flashpoint 433MHz [#FPLFSMZLRR] | transmitter/receiver sets | ~433 | 50 | yes | 2015 | dedicated (but not limited) to Flashpoint Zoom Li-Ion Speedlite and Flashpoint StreakLights 180/360 | ||||||||||||||||
Flashpoint R2 Pro C [#FP-RRR2PRO-C] | transmitter with AF assist light | E-TTL | no | 2.5mm jack | 1/8000 | Godox X (~2400) | 100 | TTL: 5grp, 32ch M: 16grp, 32ch |
no | 90 x 58 x 50 | 80 | 2x AA | Godox 2017 | firmware updates via microUSB | ||||||||
Flashpoint R2 T 2.4G C [#FP-RR-R2-T-C] | transmitter with AF assist light | E-TTL | yes (TTL pass-through) | 2.5mm jack | 1/8000 (SuperSync) | Godox X (~2400) | 100 | 5grp, 32ch | 2x AA | rebadged Godox X1T-C/X1R-C; USB for firmware upgrades | ||||||||||||
Flashpoint R2 R 2.4G [#FP-RR-R2-R-C] | receiver | yes | 2x AA | |||||||||||||||||||
Flashpoint R2T32C [#FP-RRR2T-C] | transmitter with AF assist light for anything FP R2 (Godox X1) | X-Contact | no | PC | 1/8000 (SuperSync) | Godox X (~2400) | 100 | 16grp, 32ch | 100 x 52 x 50 | 80 | 2x AA | rebadged Godox XT32C; USB for firmware upgrades | ||||||||||
Flashpoint SL=R2 [#FP-RR-R2-SL-R] | receiver for FP Streaklights | USB (non-TTL) | Godox X (~2400) | 5grp, 16ch | rebadged Godox XTR16 | |||||||||||||||||
Flashpoint ZL=R2 [#FP-RR-R2-ZL-R] | receiver for FP Zoom Li-On | 4pin prop. (non-TTL) | Godox X (~2400) | 5grp, 16ch | rebadged Godox XTR16s | |||||||||||||||||
Fomex Dr. Ray Smart Radio Slave | transmitter | X-Contact | no | 1/200 | ~ 2400 - 2480 | 300 | 16ch | LRV08 | ||||||||||||||
receiver | PC | yes | 2x AAA | |||||||||||||||||||
Fottga Lumox 520 TX CA | transmitter for Canon | X-Contact | yes (TTL pass-through) | 1/250 | ~2400 | 200 | 16ch | 70 x 32 x 20 | LRV08 | 2012 | also sold under Allacax alias (another brand owned by Fottga) | Lighting Rumours Review | ||||||||||
Fottga Lumox 520 RX | receiver | 2.5mm jack | 2.5mm jack | 75 x 35 x 28 | 2x AAA | |||||||||||||||||
Genesis 433MHz | transmitter for Godox AD180 & 360/Cheetah, Genesis & Lencarta rebadges | X-Contact | no | 1/250 | ~433 | 100 | 16ch | no | 97.6 x 49.9 x 37 | 65 | 2x AA | Godox 2013 | as far as I can see from product pictures not labeled with the model type (only Genesis, and only the transmitter adding the operating frequency of 433MHz) | |||||||||
Genesis | receiver for Godox AD180 & 360/Cheetah, Genesis & Lencarta rebadges | USB (non-TTL) | 57 x 30 x 26.5 | 20 | over USB | |||||||||||||||||
Godox Cells | transceivers | X-Contact | yes (X-Contact) | normal | ~433 | 100 | 16ch | yes | ||||||||||||||
Godox Cells II | transceivers | X-Contact | yes (X-Contact) | 1/8000 (HSS) | ~433 | 100 | 16ch | 3.5mm jack | 155 x 56.5 x 34.5 | 84 | Godox 2012 | |||||||||||
Godox FC-16 | transmitter/receiver sets | X-Contact | no | yes | 1/250 | ~2400 | 100 | 16ch | 85 x 36 x 34 | 40 | 2x AAA | Godox 2014 | ||||||||||
yes | 85 x 37 x 37 | 40 | 2x AAA | |||||||||||||||||||
Godox FT-16 | transmitter for FTR-16/FTR-16s | X-Contact | no | 1/250 | ~433 | 100 | 16ch | no | 97.6 x 49.9 x 37 | 65 | 2x AA | Godox 2013 | also sold as Cheetah CL 433MHz, Genesis 433MHz, Lencarta SuperFast and Neewer 433MHz; compatible with Cells II | |||||||||
Godox FTR-16 | receiver for Godox AD180, AD360 and a number of studio lights | USB (non-TTL) | 57 x 30 x 26.5 | 20 | by flash | |||||||||||||||||
Godox FTR-16s | receiver for Godox Ving V850, also fits TT865C | 4pin prop. (non-TTL) | no | no | 55 x 27 x 9 | 10 | by flash | compatible with Cells II | ||||||||||||||
Godox PT-16 | transmitter for PTR-16/PTR-16s | X-Contact | 1/250 | ~2400 | 100 | 16ch | no | 97.6 x 49.9 x 37 | 60 | 2x AA | ||||||||||||
Godox PTR-16 | receiver for Godox AD180, AD360 and a number of studio lights | USB (non-TTL) | 57 x 30 x 26.5 | 20 | by flash | |||||||||||||||||
Godox PTR-16s | receiver for Godox Ving V850, also fits TT865C | 4pin prop. (non-TTL) | 55 x 27 x 9 | 10 | by flash | |||||||||||||||||
Godox Reemix RMI C1 | transmitter/receiver sets for E3 type remote shutter release sockets | X-Contact | no | 2.5mm jack | 1/250 | ~433 | 100 | 16ch | yes | LRV08 | Godox 2010 | also available as Brilliant Multiplex MXU and Walimex Pro 3in1 Funkauslöser-Set; can be rotated from 0-90° |
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Godox Reemix RMI C3 | transmitter/receiver sets for N3 type remote shutter release sockets | X-Contact | no | yes | 2x AAA | |||||||||||||||||
Godox Reemix RMII Receiver | receiver | yes | 2x AAA | Godox 2011 | feat. an umbrella holder; also available as Walimex Pro 3in1 Funkauslöser-Set; can be rotated from 0-90° | Lighting Rumours Review | ||||||||||||||||
Godox X1 T C | transmitter with AF assist light | E-TTL | yes | PC | 1/8000 (SuperSync) | Godox X (~2400) | 100 | 5grp, 32ch | 75 x 72 x 52 | 100 | 2x AA | Godox 2015 | compatible with Godox TT685C Speedlite; firmware updates via microUSB | |||||||||
Godox X1 R C | receiver | 2.5mm jack | 2.5mm jack | 70 x 65 x 47 | 70 | |||||||||||||||||
Godox XPro C | transmitter with AF assist light | E-TTL | no | 2.5mm jack | 1/8000 | Godox X (~2400) | 100 | TTL: 5grp, 32ch M: 16grp, 32ch |
no | 90 x 58 x 50 | 80 | 2x AA | Godox 2017 | firmware updates via microUSB | ||||||||
Godox XT32C | transmitter with AF assist light | X-Contact | PC | 1/8000 (SuperSync) | Godox X (~2400) | 100 | 16grp, 32ch | no | 100 x 52 x 50 | 80 | 2x AA | Godox 2016 | firmware updates via microUSB | |||||||||
Godox XT16 | transmitter for XTR-16/PTR-16s | X-Contact | 1/8000 (SuperSync) | Godox X (~2400) | 5grp | 2x AA | Godox 2016 | compatible with X1 system units (limited to manual functionality) | ||||||||||||||
Godox XTR16 | receiver for Godox AD180, AD360 and a number of studio lights | USB (non-TTL) | by flash | |||||||||||||||||||
Godox XTR16s | receiver for Godox Ving V850, also fits TT865C | 4pin prop. (non-TTL) | by flash | |||||||||||||||||||
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Hähnel Captur Transmitter C | transmitter | ~2400 | 100 | digital chan. |
2x AA | 2015 | part of a bigger modulary system also providing an intervalometer module, IR trigger and more - see System Cameras > Accessories > 3rd Party Selection for details | |||||||||||||||
Hähnel Captur Receiver C | receiver | 3.5mm jack | 2x AA | |||||||||||||||||||
Hähnel Combi TF | transmitter | X-Contact | no | ~2400 | 100 | 16ch | CR2032 | 2010 | Lighting Rumours Review | |||||||||||||
receiver | yes | 2x AAA | ||||||||||||||||||||
Hähnel Tuff TTL | transmitter | E-TTL | no | (HSS) | ~2400 | 200 | digital chan. |
no | 2x AA or mini-USB | 120 | 2012 | special support for 2nd Curtain Sync and HSS (mode switch); firmware updateable via USB (special firmware required to use the Tuff TTL on a 60D) | ||||||||||
receiver | 2x AA or mini-USB | 120 | ||||||||||||||||||||
Hähnel Viper TTL | transmitter | E-TTL | yes (TTL pass-through) | ~2400 | 200 | 3grp*, digital chan. matching |
2x AA | 2012 | *supporting manual FEC overwrite (1/4, 1/16, 1/128); not compatible with Tuff TTL (?) | |||||||||||||
receiver | yes | 2x AA | ||||||||||||||||||||
Harvest One Cactus v1 | transmitter | X-Contact | ~433 | no | 12V23 | Nickname: "Poverty Wizard"; compatibility issues reported even with original Canon flashes (no problem with PC synch though) | ||||||||||||||||
receiver | 2x AA | |||||||||||||||||||||
Harvest One Cactus v2 [PT-04] | transmitter | X-Contact | mini jack | 1/600 | 6 | ~433 | 10 | 4ch | no | 105 x 85 x 10 | 78 | 12V23 | Nickname: "Poverty Wizard"; trigger delay of 1/1000 - 1/500s; not compatible with Cactus v1 frequency; incompatible with Olympus FL-36, Sigma EF-500 DG ST (DG Super is supposed to work), Sunpak 433D and 383 and Vivitar 258HV |
Photonotes Review | ||||||||
receiver; tripod mounting shoe | PC | 200 | 40 | CR2 | ||||||||||||||||||
Harvest One Cactus v2s | receiver identical to v2, but upgraded compatibility and CE/FCC licenses | see above | 12 | 40 | CR2 | v2 and v2s models are cross-compatible; Sigma EF-500/530 DG ST: Nikon models only | ||||||||||||||||
Harvest One Cactus v4 | transmitter | X-Contact | PC, mini jack | 1/500 | 6 | ~433 | 30 | 16ch | no | 60 x 46 x 27 | 33 | 12V23 | *incl. batteries; trigger delay of 1/1000 - 1/500s | DPanswers: Cactus V4+5 vs. YN RF602+603 vs. PW II Plus | ||||||||
receiver | mini jack | 300 | 74 x 45 x 28 | 55* | 2x AAA | |||||||||||||||||
Harvest One Cactus v5 | transceivers | X-Contact | yes | mini jack | 1/1000 | cam: 6 | flash: 300 | ~2400 | 100 | 16ch | yes | 82 x 70 x 37 | 58 | 2x AAA | features FST (frequency self tune) to minimize exposure release fails | DPanswers: Cactus V4+5 vs. YN RF602+603 vs. PW II Plus | |||||||
Harvest One Cactus Lv5 | transceivers with laser trap for remote shutter control | no | no | PC, 3.5mm jack | 1/1000 | cam: 6 | ~2400 | 100 | 16ch | no | Emit.: 93 x 92 x 80 Contr.: 153 x 93 x 80 |
Emitter: 135 Controller: 175 |
4x AAA min. / 8x AAA max. |
Emitter: 40/80 Controller: 85/175* |
2013 | *working hours under standard conditions using 1000mAH cells; compatible with Cactus v5 and v6 laser emitter included, working distance ranges from 20m in sunlight to 150m in darkness |
Lighting Rumours Review | |||||
Harvest One Cactus v6 | transceivers | X-Contact | yes (TTL pass-through) | 3.5mm jack | 1/1000 | cam: 6 | flash: 300 | ~2400 | 100 | 4grp, 16ch | 3.5mm jack | 72 x 72 x 42 | 68 | 2x AA or USB | 2014 | fits all major camera and flash brands (incl. Canon, Nikon and Pentax from scratch, Olympus and Panasonic require firmware v1.1.004); compatible with Cactus v5, Lv5 and RF60; feat. additional optical trigger and USB for firmware updates | |||||||
Harvest One Cactus v6 II | transceivers with AF assist light (1W LED) | X-Contact | yes (TTL pass-through) | 3.5mm jack | 1/8000 (HSS+SuperSync) | cam: 6 | flash: 300 | ~2400 | 100 | 4grp, 16ch | yes | 79 x 77 x 48 | 96 | 2x AA or USB | 2016 | supports all major camera/flash brands within one setup (e.g. Canon, Nikon, Pentax, Fuji, Olympus, Panasonic; HSS by default, TTL via free firmware upgrade); Relay Mode; compatible with Cactus v5, Lv5, v6 and RF60 | |||||||
iShoot Wireless Commander FSK 2.4GHz (PT-04G) | transmitter | X-Contact | yes | 3.5mm jack | 1/320 | ~2400 | 100 | 4grp, 4ch | Li-Ion (built-in)* | Working: 24 | *rechargeable over USB (~5hrs) | |||||||||||
iShoot FSK 2.4GHz (PT-04G) | receiver | 2.5mm jack | ||||||||||||||||||||
iShoot Sniper | transceivers | X-Contact | yes | PC, mini jack | 1/500 | 250 | ~2400 | 500 | 3grp, 16ch | yes | 95 x 70 x 45 | 120 | 2x AA | 300/50* | ~2011 | *in transmitter/receiver mode; flash wake-up call | Lighting Rumours Review | |||||
Jinbei Caler TR-611C | transceivers | E-TTL | yes | 2.5mm jack | 1/8000 | ~2400 | 100 | 3grp, 16ch | yes | 2014 | ||||||||||||
Jinbei Caler TR-C Transmitter For Canon | transmitter | yes | ~2400 | yes (?) | compatible with Jinbei Caler Mini Flash 100 (refer to Speedlites > Bare-Bulbs) | |||||||||||||||||
Jinbei Caler TR-C Receiver For Canon | receiver | PC | ||||||||||||||||||||
Jinbei TR-D6 (or TRD) Transmitter | transmitter | X-Contact | no | <5 | ~433 (±10) | 30 | 4ch | 12V23 | ||||||||||||||
Jinbei TR-D6 (or NTR-D6) Receiver | receiver | PC | yes | 2x AAA | ||||||||||||||||||
JJC 2.4GHz Flash Trigger Transmitter/Receiver [JF-G] | X-Contact | no | mini jack | 1/250 | ~2400 | 100 | 16ch | mini jack | ||||||||||||||
JJC 433MHz Flash Trigger Transmitter/Receiver [JF-U] | X-Contact | no | mini jack | 1/250 | ~433 | 30 | 16ch | mini jack | ||||||||||||||
King Kandy Digital Technology Development KR201 | transmitter/receiver sets announced and presented at Photokina 2012 | 1/8000 | ||||||||||||||||||||
Lencarta Atom (SuperFast) | transmitter for Godox AD180 & 360/Cheetah, Genesis & Lencarta rebadges | X-Contact | no | 1/250 | ~433 | 100 | 16ch | no | 97.6 x 49.9 x 37 | 65 | 2x AA | Godox 2013 | as far as I can see from product pictures not labeled with the model type (only Lencarta) | |||||||||
Lencarta Atom (SuperFast) | receiver for Godox AD180 & 360/Cheetah, Genesis & Lencarta rebadges | USB (non-TTL) | 57 x 30 x 26.5 | 20 | over USB | |||||||||||||||||
LPA Design PocketWizard 10 Channel Classic
[FCC/IC3] |
FCC/IC: 344.043 | |||||||||||||||||||||
LPA Design PocketWizard 16 Channel Classic
[FCC/IC3] |
FCC/IC: 344.043 | |||||||||||||||||||||
LPA Design PocketWizard MiniTT1
[FCC/IC3] |
ControlTL system radio transmitters | E-TTL | yes | 3.5mm jacks | 1/8000 (HyperSync) | 50 | FCC/IC: 340 - 3543 | E-TTL: 10 - 240 Basic: 10 - 365 |
3grp, 52ch | 71 x 49 x 33 | 57 | CR2450/-2354 | xx00* | 2009 | firmware v6.0 features SpeedCycling (sequential triggering of different groups to raise trigger interval, needs an additional AC3 Zone Controller); firmware v6.7 adds camera TTL support for EOS models including EOS 1D X, 6D, 70D, 100D, 650D, 700D and 1200D; firmware updates and configuration via USB/PW Utility (make sure to use the latest firmware to get compatibility with the latest camera models); support up to 12fps (8fps using E-TTL mode); no support for A-TTL; trigger delay is usually 0, but 1/900s in Basic Trigger Mode; compatible with MultiMax and Plus II *will last "100s of hours" in operation (just quoting the Quick Guide ...) |
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LPA Design PocketWizard MiniTT1
[CE3] |
CE: 433.42 - 434.423 | 3grp, 35ch | ||||||||||||||||||||
LPA Design PocketWizard MiniTT1
[Japan3] |
Japan: 315.5 - 3173 | |||||||||||||||||||||
LPA Design PocketWizard FlexTT5
[FCC/IC3] |
ControlTL system radio transceivers | E-TTL | yes | 3.5mm jacks | 1/8000 (HyperSync) | cam: 50 flash: 200 |
FCC/IC: 340 - 3543 | E-TTL: 10 - 240 Basic: 10 - 365 |
3grp, 52ch | yes | 92 x 73 x 36 | 108 | 2x AA | 60 | 2009 | firmware v6.0 features SpeedCycling (sequential triggering of different groups to raise trigger interval, needs an additional AC3 Zone Controller); firmware v6.7 adds camera TTL support for EOS models including EOS 1D X, 6D, 70D, 100D, 650D, 700D and 1200D; firmware updates and configuration via USB/PW Utility (make sure to use the latest firmware to get compatibility with the latest camera models); support up to 12fps (8fps using E-TTL mode); no support for A-TTL; trigger delay is usually 0, but 1/900s in Basic Trigger Mode; compatible with MultiMax and Plus II |
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LPA Design PocketWizard FlexTT5
[CE3] |
CE: 433.42 - 434.423 | 3grp, 35ch | ||||||||||||||||||||
LPA Design PocketWizard FlexTT5
[Japan3] |
Japan: 315.5 - 3173 | |||||||||||||||||||||
LPA Design PocketWizard FlexTT6
[FCC/IC3] |
ControlTL system radio transceivers | E-TTL | yes (TTL pass-through) | 1/8000 (HyperSync) | cam: 3.3 flash: 50 |
FCC/IC: 340 - 354 | E-TTL: 243 Basic: 366 |
CTL: 3grp, 20ch Basic: 3grp, 32ch |
92 x 73 x 36 | 108 (excl. bat.) 153 (incl. bat.) |
2x AA or USB | 60 | 2017 | backwards compatible with all other PocketWizards | ||||||||
LPA Design PocketWizard FlexTT6
[CE3] |
CE: 433.44 - 434.42 | CTL: 3grp, 3ch Basic: 3grp, 35ch |
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LPA Design PocketWizard AC3 Zone Controller | add-on for FlexTT5 and MiniTT1 to control flash output per group | no | -/- | -/- | -/- | 3grp | 50 x 42 x 21 | 23.3 | main unit | 2010 | mounts in the FlexTT5's/MiniTT1's secondary hot shoe | |||||||||||
LPA Design PocketWizard AC9 AlienBees Adapter | add-on for FlexTT5 to control AlienBees or White Lightning studio flashes | no | -/- | -/- | -/- | 3grp | 47 x 40 x 25 | 23 | main unit | 2010 | mounts in the FlexTT5's secondary hot shoe | |||||||||||
LPA Design PocketWizard MAX
[FCC/IC3] |
FCC/IC: 344.04 - 3543 | 32ch | there were at least 2 different generations with differing feature sets available | |||||||||||||||||||
LPA Design PocketWizard MultiMax
[FCC/IC3] |
ControlTL transceivers; older generations don't have a USB port and thus cannot be updated - they are missing some features like combining Zones (groups) and HSS |
X-Contact | no | 3.5mm jacks | 1/250 (12fps) (1/1000 in Fast Mode) |
cam: 3.3 flash: 250 |
FCC/IC: 344.04 - 3543 | 500 | 4grp, 32ch | yes | 102 x 53 x 36* | 153 | 2x AA or AC | 60 | ~2001 - 2014 | features SpeedCycling (sequential triggering of different groups to raise trigger interval); 2nd curtain sync; built-in USB port for firmware updates; *add 61mm for antenna |
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LPA Design PocketWizard MultiMax
[CE3] |
CE: 433.62 - 434.223 | |||||||||||||||||||||
LPA Design PocketWizard MultiMax II
[FCC/IC3] |
ControlTL transceivers | X-Contact | no | 3.5mm jacks | 1/250 (12fps) (1/125 in CTL Mode, 1/500 in Fast Mode, 1/1000 with selected digital cameras) |
port: 100 | FCC/IC: 344 - 3543 | 500 (1000 in long range mode) |
CTL: 3grp, 20ch Basic: 3grp, 32ch |
102 x 55 x 37* | 153 | 2x AA** or AC*** | 50 | 2017 | *add 63mm for antenna; **NiMH, NiCAD, NiZn, Li-Ion are working ok, but might not display bat. life correctly; ***optional 5V 0.2A DC USB AC adapter is #PW-AC-USB (USA only) | |||||||
LPA Design PocketWizard MultiMax II
[CE3] |
CE: 433.42 - 434.423 | CTL: 3grp, 3ch Basic: 3grp, 32ch |
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LPA Design PocketWizard Plus
[FCC/IC3] |
X-Contact | no | 3.5mm jacks | 1/250 | cam: 3.3 flash: 250 |
FCC/IC: 344.043 | 4grp | yes | 2x AA | |||||||||||||
LPA Design PocketWizard Plus
[CE3] |
CE: 433.623 | |||||||||||||||||||||
LPA Design PocketWizard Plus II
[FCC/IC3] |
ControlTL transceivers | X-Contact | no | 3.5mm jacks | 1/250 (12fps) | cam: 3.3 flash in: 100 flash out: 200 |
FCC/IC: 344.043 | 487.7 | 4ch | yes | 102 x 53 x 36* | 140 | 2x AA or AC | 60 | 2006 | trigger delay is 1/2000 *plus 61mm for antenna |
DPanswers: Cactus V4+5 vs. YN RF602+603 vs. PW II Plus | |||||
LPA Design PocketWizard Plus II
[CE3] |
CE: 433.663 | |||||||||||||||||||||
LPA Design PocketWizard Plus II
[Japan3] |
Japan: 315.5 - 3173 | |||||||||||||||||||||
LPA Design PocketWizard Plus III
[FCC/IC3] |
transceivers | X-Contact | no | 3.5mm jacks | 1/250 (12fps) | 3 | FCC/IC: 340 - 3543 | 500 | 4grp, 32ch | yes | 133 x 51 x 32 | 120 (incl. bat.) | 2x AA or USB | 2012 | features a long distance mode to enhance transmitting distance on cost of speed; repeater mode; backwards compatible with any PocketWizard ever produced (for that corresponding frequency); a limited edition of 20 pieces featuring pink bodies was made in 2013, hand signed by Bob Carey, for a breast cancer charity held by the Carey Foundation for the Tutu Project in NYC |
Strobist Hands-On Review | ||||||
LPA Design PocketWizard Plus III
[CE3] |
CE: 433.42 - 434.423 | |||||||||||||||||||||
LPA Design PocketWizard Plus IV
[FCC/IC3] |
transceivers | X-Contact | yes (TTL pass-through) | 3.5mm jacks | 1/250 (12fps) | flash: 300 | FCC/IC: 344.04 - 3543 | 107 x 53 x 30 | 2x AA or USB | 50 | 2016 | radio time lag is 1/1200s | ||||||||||
LPA Design PocketWizard Plus IV
[CE3] |
CE: 433.62 - 434.223 | |||||||||||||||||||||
LPA Design PocketWizard Plus X
[FCC/IC3] |
transceivers | X-Contact | no | 3.5mm jacks | 1/250 (12fps) | cam: 3 flash: 300 |
FCC/IC: 344.04 | 500 | 10ch | 107 x 53 x 30 | 110 (incl. bat.) | 2x AA* | 100 | 2013 | backwards compatible with any PocketWizard ever produced (for that corresponding frequency); *NiMH, NiCAD, NiZn and Lithium batteries are all specified to be compatible, but might not display correct battery status |
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LPA Design PocketWizard Plus X
[CE3] |
CE: 433.62 | |||||||||||||||||||||
LPA Design PocketWizard PowerMC2
[FCC/IC3] |
ControlTL transceiver modules for Paul C. Buff Einstein E640 studio strobes | -/- | -/- | (HyperSync) | FCC/IC: 340 - 3543 | flash unit | ||||||||||||||||
LPA Design PocketWizard PowerMC2
[CE3] |
CE: 433.42 - 434.423 | |||||||||||||||||||||
LPA Design PocketWizard PowerST4
[FCC/IC3] |
ControlTL transceivers for Elinchrome RX studio flashes; mounts into 5pin RX remote socket | -/- | -/- | FCC/IC: 340 - 3543 | 3grp, 52ch | 92 x 55 x 25 | 21.8 | flash unit | 2010 | fully compatible with MiniTT1 and FlexTT5 (use any transmitter for simple triggering); offers full remote power control |
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LPA Design PocketWizard PowerST4
[CE3] |
CE: 433.42 - 434.423 | 3grp, 35ch | ||||||||||||||||||||
MeiKe MK-GT600C | transmitter with AF assist light and receiver | E-TTL | no | PC | 1/8000 (HSS) | ~2400 | 100 | 3grp, 4ch | no | 2x AA each | 2014 | allows remote zoom control, 2CS, M and FEC; feat. USB for firmware updates; very similar to the YN622, almost identical to McoPlus GT-600 (doesn't seem to feature the USB port, otherwise the same units) | ||||||||||
NiceFoto TTL-316C | transmitter with AF assist light | E-TTL | yes (TTL pass-through) | 2.5mm jack | 1/250 (standard), 1/8000 (HyperSync) |
~2400 | 100 | 3grp, 7ch | 2013 | compatibility committed to: Canon EOS 1000D, 1100D, 450D, 550D, 600D, 650D, 700D, 40D, 50D, 60D, 70D, 7D, 5D Mark II + III, 1D Mark III + IV, 1DX and Canon Speedlites 600EX-RT, 580EX I + II, 430EX I + II, 320EX, 270EX I + II compatibility issues expected with Canon Speedlite 550EX; also sold as Brilliant and Photarex TTL-316C (according to the latters' product pictures the units themself are just labeled with the model name, but not branded) |
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NiceFoto TTL-318C | transmitter with AF assist light | E-TTL | yes (TTL pass-through) | 2.5mm jack | 1/250 (standard), 1/8000 (HyperSync) |
~2400 | 100 | 3grp, 7ch | 2x AA | 2013 | features an LCD (which the 316 doesn't have); also sold as Brilliant TTL-318C | |||||||||||
receiver | 2x AA | |||||||||||||||||||||
NiceFoto TX-C02 | transmitter with AF assist light | E-TTL | no | 1/8000 (HSS) | TTL.M ~2400 | 100 | 3grp, 15ch with Digital ID |
2x AA | 2017 | USB for firmware updates; compatible with NiceFoto's TTL.M studio lights (N4, N6, K6, K8...) | ||||||||||||
NiceFoto RX-C02 (?)* | receiver | *yet to come!! | ||||||||||||||||||||
Ojecoco H-430TX | transmitter; metal hot shoe; feat. ECP ports for trap shooting* | X-Contact | yes (TTL pass-through) | 2.5mm jack | 1/320 | cam: 3.3 flash: 300 |
~2400 | 150 | 3grp, 5ch | 84 x 42 x 38 | 52 | 2x AAA | 2400 | Commlite 2012 | * shooting in response to light, sound, pressure, movements etc. using sensors; designed and developed in cooperation of Commlite and Ojecoco - compatible with Ojecoco H-550 |
Lighting Rumours Review | ||||||
Ojecoco H-430RX | receiver; plastic primary hot shoe | 1/8000 (HyperSync) | yes | 46 | 2x AAA | 200 | ||||||||||||||||
Ojecoco H-550 | transceivers | X-Contact | yes (TTL pass-through) | 2.5mm jack | 1/8000 (HyperSync) | ~2400 | 150 (100 tested) | 3grp, 16ch | yes | 2x AAA | Commlite 2012 | flash gun wake up function and signal relay by receivers (receiver sends the signal itself to trigger another receiver); compatible with Ojecoco H-430; designed/developed in cooperation with Commlite | Lighting Rumours Review | |||||||||
Orlit TR-611C | transceivers | E-TTL | yes | 2.5mm jack | 1/8000 | ~2400 | 300 | 3grp, 15ch | 94 x 63 x 50 | 94 | 2x AAA | Jinbei 2017 | marketed by Adorama; "backward compatible to Flashpoint Rovelight", compatible with Orlit RT600C Speedlites (should thus also work with Canon RT); USB for firmware updates | |||||||||
Paul C. Buff Cyber Commander | control unit | X-Contact | no | PC | 1/2500 | cam: 3 | 2427 - 2457 | 8grp, 16ch | 2x AAA | 2 - 3** | *these include AlienBees, Einstein, Zeuss and White Lightning Ultra, UltraZap and X Series; **depending on LCD brightness etc.; offers remote flash power adjustment (only with CSR+ and CSRB+ and appropriate studio flashes with RJ11 port*); transmission delay is 1/4000s |
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Paul C. Buff CyberSync CST | transmitter | X-Contact | PC, RJ11* | (10fps) | cam: 3 | 45.7 - 106.7 | CR2450 | appr. 2 years | *RJ11 only works if combined with Cyber Commander; transmission delay is 1/4000s | |||||||||||||
Paul C. Buff CyberSync CSR | receiver | PC | 300 | 1ch | yes | AC | ||||||||||||||||
Paul C. Buff CyberSync CSR+ | receiver | 300 | 16ch | yes | AC | |||||||||||||||||
Paul C. Buff CyberSync CSRB | receiver | PC | 300 | 1ch | yes | 2x AA | 200 | can be used in Repeater Mode to bridge a distance too long between transmitter and receiver (results in another 1/4000s trigger delay) | ||||||||||||||
Paul C. Buff CyberSync CSRB+ | receiver | PC | 300 | 16ch | yes | 2x AA | 200 | supports whole range of features of Cyber Commander and studio flashes feat. RJ11 remote control ports (incl. AlienBees, Einstein, Zeuss and White Lightning Ultra, UltraZap and X Series) | ||||||||||||||
Paul C. Buff Radio Flash Trigger RFT1TX | transmitter | X-Contact | 2427 - 2457 | LRV08 | ||||||||||||||||||
Paul C. Buff Radio Flash Trigger RFT1RX | receiver | AC | ||||||||||||||||||||
Paul C. Buff Radio Remote RR1TX | transmitter | X-Contact | PC | 1/500 | 2427 - 2457 | 120 | 16ch | 2x AA | offers remote flash exposure adjustment with appropriate studio flashes with RJ11 control port (incl. AlienBees, Einstein, Zeuss and White Lightning Ultra, UltraZap and X Series) | |||||||||||||
Paul C. Buff Radio Remote RR1RX | receiver | 2x AA or AC | ||||||||||||||||||||
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Photoflex FlashFire TX | transmitter | PC | 1/160 | ~2400 (16) | 50 | CR2 | 20000 shots | Yongnuo 2010 | rebadged Yongnuo RF-602 distributed in the US | |||||||||||||
Photoflex FlashFire RX | receiver | 3.5mm jack | 2x AAA | Standby: 45 | ||||||||||||||||||
Phottix Ares Transmitter | the transmitter can be bent up and down | X-Contact | no | 1/250 | ~2400 | 200 | 8ch + all | 104 x 50 x 35 | 61 | 2x AA | Phottix 2012 | replaced Aster, Strato I and Tetra | ||||||||||
Phottix Ares Receiver | 3.5mm jack | 88 x 50 x 40 | 61 | 2x AA or 5V DC | ||||||||||||||||||
Phottix Ares II Transmitter | transmitter | X-Contact | no | 1/250 | ~2400 | 150 | 4grp, 16ch with Digital ID |
2x AA | 2017 | first four channels can trigger Phottix Strato I/II, Mitros+ speedlites and Indira studio lights | ||||||||||||
Phottix Ares II Receiver | receiver | 2x AA | ||||||||||||||||||||
Phottix Aster PT-V4 | simple trigger system capable of IR as well as radio communication | X-Contact | yes | 3.5mm jacks | 1/250 | flash port: either 12 or 3 - 400 (both given in specs) |
~433 | radio: 30 IR: 10 |
4ch | no | LRV08 | 20000 shots | Phottix - 2012 | |||||||||
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Phottix Atlas | transceivers | X-Contact | 3.5mm jack | 1/250 | flash out: 400 | ~433 | 100 | 4ch + all | 2.5mm jack | 102 x 53 x 36 | 140 | 2x AA or 5V DC | Phottix 2010 | compatible with PocketWizards and related Sekonic modules; probably not shipping in the US due to a patent infringement lawsuit filed by LPA Design; also available as Interfit Strobies Titan Pro (2011; CE: 433MHz, FCC: 344MHz) and Calumet Pro Series Wireless Transceiver |
Review by Charles Verghese | |||||||
Phottix Atlas II | transceivers | X-Contact | yes | 3.5mm jack | 1/250 | flash out: 300 | ~2400 | 350 | 4ch | 2.5mm jack | 102 x 53 x 36 | 140 | 2x AA or 5V DC | Phottix 2012 | green antenna; compatible with Odin and Strato | Review by Charles Verghese | ||||||
Phottix Helios | transmitter with AF assist light | E-TTL | ~2400 | 100 | 3grp + all, 4ch | ?x AAA | Phottix 2010 | |||||||||||||||
receiver | 2.5mm jack | ?x AAA or USB | ||||||||||||||||||||
Phottix Laso | transmitter with AF assist light | E-TTL | no | Canon RT (~2400) | 100 | 5grp, 15ch + auto channel |
84.1 x 68.3 x 58.5 | 118 | 2x AA | Phottix 2015 | ETTL mode incompatible with EOS film cameras and EOS 1D/1Ds, groups and HSS only work with DSLRs released since 2012 (excluding EOS 1200D) | |||||||||||
receiver | does not support RPT (will thus only work directly between TX and RT flashes) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Phottix Odin | transmitter | E-TTL | no | 1/8000 (HyperSync*) | cam: 3.2 flash in: 6 flash out: 300 |
~2400 | 100 | 3grp, 4ch | no | 94 x 66 x 35 | 105 | 2x AA | Phottix 2011/-12 | *with fine tuning; compatible with Phottix Strato and Strato II Multi; officially compatible with Canon flashes only, reported to work with Metz and Nissin models, too (Lighting Rumours Review) | DPreview | |||||||
receiver | 3.5mm jack | 90 x 45 x 40 | 66 | 2x AA or 5V DC | ||||||||||||||||||
Phottix Odin II | transmitter with AF assist light | E-TTL | no | 1/8000 | ~2400 | 100 | 5grp, 32ch | no | 2x AA | 2016 | supports FEC +/-3, M 1/128 and Zoom control (2CS not supported with Canon); compatible with Odin, Strato I/II, Atlas II, Mitros+ and Indra360/500 TTL (modelling light ctrl with the latter) | |||||||||||
receiver | 2x AA or 5V DC | |||||||||||||||||||||
Phottix Strato | transmitter | X-Contact | yes | 1/250 | cam: 5 flash in: 5 flash out: 300 |
~2400 | 100 | 4ch | 85 x 40 x 38 | 60 | 2x AAA | Phottix 2010 - 2012 | Wake-up function for Canon and Nikon flashes | Lighting Rumours Preview and Comparison | ||||||||
receiver | 3.5mm jack | yes | 85 x 40 x 31 | 49 | 2x AAA or 5V DC | |||||||||||||||||
Phottix Strato II Multi | transmitter | X-Contact | yes (TTL pass-through) | 1/250 | cam: 3.2 flash in: 6 flash out: 300 |
~2400 | 150 | 4grp + all, 4ch | 87 x 40 x 38 | 60 | 2x AAA | Phottix 2011 | Wake-up function for Canon and Nikon flashes; backwards compatible with the first version | Lighting Rumours Preview and Comparisons here and here | ||||||||
receiver | 3.5mm jack | 2.5mm jack | 85 x 40 x 36 | 49 | 2x AAA or 5V DC | |||||||||||||||||
Phottix Strato TTL | transmitter | basic E-TTL* | no | 1/8000(*) | cam: 3.2 flash in: 6 flash out: 300 |
~2400 | 100 | 4ch | 92.5 x 47.8 x 45.5 | 74 | 2x AA | Phottix 2013 | *supports HSS (±3) and FEC, but no zoom, manual control or power ratio; not compatible with Odin or Ares; micro USB for firmware updates | |||||||||
receiver | 3.5mm jack | yes | 93.3 x 46.7 x 45.4 | 72 | 2x AA or 5V DC | |||||||||||||||||
Phottix Triton II | transmitter/receiver sets | X-Contact | no | 3.5mm jack | 150 | 4grp, 16ch* | ann. f. 11.2016 | *channels are protected by 4 digit pass codes (0000 - 9999), Ch 1-4 are compatible with Strato II; first generation (2008) was dedicated to studio strobes only | ||||||||||||||
Pixel Bishop Transmitter | transmitter | X-Contact | yes | PC | 1/320 | ~2400 | 80 | 3grp + all, 3ch | no | 2x AA or USB | 60 | Pixel 2010 | Lighting Rumours Comparison | |||||||||
Pixel Bishop Receiver | receiver | PC | 2x AA or USB | 700 | ||||||||||||||||||
Pixel King Transmitter | transmitter | E-TTL | yes | PC | 1/8000 (HSS) | ~2400 | 100 | 3grp + all, 16ch | no | 66 x 37.5 x 28.5 | 120 incl. bat. | CR2 | appr. 3 years | Pixel 2011 | compatibility issues reported with Canon Speedlite 550EX; Metz WT-1 came up in 2016 being rebadges of the King | Lighting Rumours Pre-Release Reviews here and here plus 600EX test | ||||||
Pixel King Receiver | receiver | 80 x 37.5 x 30 | 110 incl. bat. | 2x AAA or USB | 400 | |||||||||||||||||
Pixel King Pro | transceivers with 4 line LCD | E-TTL | yes (TTL pass-through) | PC | 1/8000 (HSS) | ~2400 | 300 | 3grp, 15ch + auto channel |
2x AA | Working: 100/120 Standby: 250/500 |
Pixel 2013 | that's the units introduced at Photokina 2012 as Pixel King II; feat. 4 line LCD screen on the Pro; USB for firmware updates; metal hot shoes; backwards compatibility with older Kings; according to the product page incompatible with Sigma and Nissin flashes, abnormal behavior possible with Yongnuo flashes, compatibility stated for all Canon DSLRs and Canon, Metz and Oloong flashes |
Lighting Rumours Review | |||||||||
Pixel King X | receiver | 2x AA | ||||||||||||||||||||
Pixel Knight TR-332TX Flashgun E-TTL II Trigger | transmitter | E-TTL | 1/8000 (HSS) | ~2400 | 80 | 15ch | no | CR2 | 1000 | Pixel 2011 | rather mediocre performance, look for user reports before buying | DPanswers Review | ||||||||||
Pixel Knight TR-332RX Flashgun E-TTL II Trigger | receiver | PC | CR2 | 500 | ||||||||||||||||||
Pixel Opas | transceivers | X-Contact | yes | PC, 3.5mm jack | 1/320 | high voltage strobes | ~2400 | 400 | 3grp, 4ch | yes | 2x AA or USB | 300/600* | Pixel 2011 | *transmitting/receiving; Wake-up function | Lighting Rumours Preview, Review and Comparison | |||||||
Pixel Pawn TF-361TX | transmitter | X-Contact | 1/320 | ~2400 | 100 | 16ch | 66 x 37.5 x 28.5 | CR2 | appr. 3 years | Pixel 2011 | Wake-Up function | |||||||||||
Pixel Pawn TF-361RX | receiver | yes | 80 x 37.5 x 30 | 2x AAA | 400 | |||||||||||||||||
Pixel Rook Transmitter | X-Contact | 3.5mm jack | 1/250 | ~2400 | 200 | 3grp, 4ch | 2x AAA | Working: 100/120 Standby: 5yr/250 |
Pixel 2011 | Lighting Rumours Comparison | ||||||||||||
Pixel Rook Receiver | yes | 2x AAA | ||||||||||||||||||||
Pixel Soldier TF-371TX | transmitter | X-Contact | 1/250 - 1/320 | ~2400 | 100 | 3grp + all, 16ch | 66 x 37.5 x 28.5 | CR2 | appr. 3 years | Pixel 2010 | Wake-up function | Lighting Rumours Review and Comparison | ||||||||||
Pixel Soldier TF-371RX | receiver | yes | 80 x 37.5 x 30 | 2x AAA | 400 | |||||||||||||||||
Promaster Electronic Flash Trigger Kits [5100] + [5107] | transmitter; yet another variation of the PT-04 | X-Contact | 1/600 | 400 | ~433 | 30 | 4ch | 70 x 47 x 30 | 12V23 | Kit [5100] includes 1 receiver, Kit [5107] includes 2 receivers | ||||||||||||
receiver | PC | 76.5 x 38 x 35 | 2x AAA | |||||||||||||||||||
Radioflash Digi 8 TTL | transmitter | E-TTL over IR RRT4 | Proflash
BRF DIG8* |
Proflash Equipamentos Fotográficos 2012 |
*exchangeable proprietary 3.7V 720mAh Li-Ion "Made in China", recharged via 100-240V DC to Mini-USB adapter (4h); the receivers are compatible with Radioflash Digi 4 transmitters |
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Radioflash Digi 8 TTL ARC | receiver | mini jack | ||||||||||||||||||||
RadioPopper Jr2 Transmitter | transmitter | X-Contact | 3.5mm jack | 1/250 | FCC/IC: 902 - 928 CE: 868 - 868.6 |
91.5 - 533.5 | 4grp | yes (requires optional adapter cable) |
57 x 45 x 30 | 48 (incl. bat. & ant.) | 2x AAA | Working: 100 | FCC version: 2014 CE version: tba |
compatible with studio strobes, Nikon and Canon speedlites; backwards compatible with JrX, RP Nano, PX receivers | ||||||||
RadioPopper Jr2 Receiver | receiver | 100 x 45 x 30 | 53 (incl. bat. & ant.) | 2x AAA | Working: 100 | |||||||||||||||||
RadioPopper JrX Transmitter | transmitter | X-Contact | yes | 1/250 | FCC/IC: 902 - 928 CE: 868 - 868.6 |
91.5 - 533.5 | 3grp, 16ch | no | 57 x 45 x 30 | 48 (incl. bat. & ant.) | CR123 | 50 | FCC version: 2010 CE version: 2012 |
JrX models are compatible with PX models, if set to the same radio channel; *to remote control appropriate studio flashes (AlienBees, Einstein, Zeuss and White Lightning Ultra, UltraZap, X Series ...) via transmitter (EZset mode, offers 1/1 - 1/32 settings) |
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RadioPopper JrX Receiver Basic | receiver | 3.5mm jack | 100 x 45 x 30 | 53 (incl. bat. & ant.) | CR123 | 50 | ||||||||||||||||
RadioPopper JrX Receiver Studio | receiver | RJ11* | 100 x 45 x 30 | 53 (incl. bat. & ant.) | CR123 | 50 | ||||||||||||||||
RadioPopper Nano | transmitter | X-Contact | no | 3.5mm jack | FCC/IC: 902 - 928 | 500 | 4ch | yes (????) | CR123 | Working: 150 - 300 | compatible with RP, PX and JrX | |||||||||||
receiver | CR123 | Working: 75 - 100 | ||||||||||||||||||||
RadioPopper P1 Transmitter | not mounted to the camera, but attached via Velcro pads on top of the master flash or ST-E2 | E-TTL over IR RRT4 | 1/8000 (HSS*) | 916 | 30.5 - 91.5 | 3grp, 4ch | 70 x 50 x 20 | 70 (incl. bat. & ant.) | 1x AA | 10* | succeeded by PX system *HSS support via firmware upgrade (requires factory service); **with standard Alkalines - Ni-Cd or Ni-MH will last longer |
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RadioPopper P1 Receiver | is not mounted to the flash, but attached via Velcro pads right in front of the slave's IR sensor | 70 x 50 x 20 | 70 (incl. bat. & ant.) | 1x AA | 10** | |||||||||||||||||
RadioPopper PX Transmitter | not mounted to the camera, but attached via Velcro pads on top of the master flash or ST-E2 | E-TTL over IR RRT4 | 1/8000 (HSS*) | FCC/IC: 902 - 928 CE: 433 |
91.5 - 533.5 | 3grp, 16ch | no | 50 x 50 x 20 | 60 (incl. bat. & ant.) | 2x AAA | 25* | PX models are cross compatible with JrX and P1 models (with P1 in P1 Clone Mode, which restricts advanced features and transmitting distance), but not both at the same time; PX receiver requires firmware version 6.04 or later, if controlled by JrX transmitter; *HSS support via firmware upgrade (requires factory service); **with standard Alkalines - Ni-Cd or Ni-MH will last longer |
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RadioPopper PX Receiver | is not mounted to the flash, but attached via Velcro pads right in front of the slave's IR sensor | 50 x 50 x 20 | 60 (incl. bat. & ant.) | 2x AAA | 25** | |||||||||||||||||
RadioPopper RPCube | a simple adapter used to trigger and remote control Canon dedicated flashes via X type sets in EZset mode (remote flash exposure control via transmitter, offers 1/1 - 1/128 settings) - it's nothing more than a 3.5mm jack wired to a fully featured hot shoe, but since the Canon hot shoe contacts are not yet fully unraveled, there is no DIY solution available until now | 2010 | ||||||||||||||||||||
RadioPopper SK Meter Module SK Tx | Sekonic light meter remote trigger module | 16ch | 2014 | compatible with Sekonic L-358, L-758D, L-758DR, L-758Cine and C-500R, RP Nano and JrX receivers | ||||||||||||||||||
Rikon Dazzne Kody TTL | transmitter | E-TTL | yes (TTL pass-through) | (HyperSync) | ~2400 | 400 | 3grp, 15ch | Standby: 600 | 2012 | full individual control over output power for all slave groups (M, FEC); USB for firmware updates | Lighting Rumours Review | |||||||||||
receiver | PC | Standby: 240 | ||||||||||||||||||||
Rikon Meyin RF-604 | transceivers | yes (TTL pass-through) | 3.5mm jack | 1/250 | max. 60V strobes | ~2400 | 100 | 3grp + all, auto dig. chan. matching |
3.5mm jack (requires optional adapter cable) |
2x AAA | provides a compatibility mode for YongNuo RF-602 (receivers only, limited to 602's CH16, no group support); compatible with YongNuo YN-560III | FlashHavoc Review | ||||||||||
Rikon Meyin RF-624 | transceivers | E-TTL | yes (TTL pass-through) | 3.5mm jack | 1/8000 (HSS) | cam: 3.3 | ~2400 | 200 | 3grp, 3ch + auto | 3.5mm jack* | AA | Standby: 50 - 60 | 2013 | *cable not included?; manual remote control only supported via in-camera flash menu; firmware updates possible via USB | Lighting Rumours Review | |||||||
Rikon Meyin VF-901/902 TX | transmitters (identical) | X-Contact | no | 3.5mm jack | ~2400 | 100 | 16ch | 78 x 36 x 35 | 2012 | |||||||||||||
Rikon Meyin VF-901/902 RX | receivers (901 with umbrella holder, 902 without) | 3.5mm jack | 3.5mm jack | 78 x 61 (36) x 39 | 2x AAA | Standby: 45 | ||||||||||||||||
Seculine TwinLink T2D [T2TX] (a.k.a. Kaiser TwinLink T2D) | radio and IR transmitter | X-Contact | 2.5mm jack | 1/250 | ~2400 | 50 - 200 | 16ch | no | 68 x 40 x 35 | 35 | 2x CR2032 | in case of DC powering the receiver, inserted AAA rechargeable cells are automatically recharged (up to 80% of batteries' capacity, takes 20 hours); receiver also available as T2RxA for studio strobes (powered by the strobe via A/C strobe plug, no hot shoe, 60g) |
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Seculine TwinLink T2D [T2RxD] (a.k.a. Kaiser TwinLink T2D) | radio and IR transceivers; comes with a magnetic clip and self-adhesive metal plate | 2.5mm jack | 80 x 50 x 25 | 53 | 3x AAA or 5V DC | |||||||||||||||||
Seculine TwinLink T100D [T100TX] (a.k.a. Kaiser TwinLink T...) | transmitter | 2.5mm jack | 1/250 | 2405 - 2480 | 16ch | 51 x 28 x 25 | 11.8 | CR2032 | receiver also available as T100RxA for studio strobes (powered by the strobe via A/C strobe plug, no hot shoe, 60g) | |||||||||||||
Seculine TwinLink T100D [T100RxD] (a.k.a. Kaiser TwinLink T...) | transceivers; comes with a magnetic clip and self-adhesive metal plate | 2.5mm jack | 79 x 47 x 23 | 38 | 2x AAA or 5V DC | |||||||||||||||||
Sekonic RT-32 Module [FCC/CE] | control module for Sekonic light exposure meters to remote control cameras and flashes | 30.5 | 4grp, 32ch | yes | 34 x 28 x 12 | 10 | by exp. meter | compatible with Sekonic L-758DR Digitalmaster, L-608 Super Zoom Master, L-558 DualMaster or L-358 Flash Master | ||||||||||||||
Sekonic RT-32CTL Transmitter Module [FCC/CE] | PocketWizard ControlTL and standard transmitter module for Sekonic light exposure meters | Std: 4grp CTL: 3grp |
by exp. meter | 2012 | compatible with PocketWizard Plus I/II/III, MultiMAX, FlexTT5, ST4 and MC2; Sekonic L-758CINE/D/DR Digitalmaster or L-358 Flash Master | |||||||||||||||||
Sekonic RT-32N Module [FCC/CE] | PocketWizard standard transmitter module for Sekonic light exposure meters | 4grp, 32ch | by exp. meter | compatible with PocketWizard Plus I/II/III and MultiMAX | ||||||||||||||||||
Sekonic Digital Radio Receiver RR-4 | LPA Design PocketWizard Plus II rebadged? | |||||||||||||||||||||
Sekonic Digital Radio Receiver RR-32 | LPA Design PocketWizard MultiMax rebadged? | |||||||||||||||||||||
Shanny SN-E3-RF | transceivers | E-TTL | yes (TTL pass-through) | mini jack | 1/8000 (HSS) | ~2400 | 200 | 3grp, 15ch | no | _x AA | 2015 | supports group ratio, but doesn't provide a flash control interface (uses camera flash control menu); feat. USB for firmware updates; compatible with Canon 1100D, 1200D, 350D, 500D, 550D, 600D, 650D, 700D, 70D, 7D, 7DII, 6D, 5D II, 5DIII, 1D X, 1D C; incompatible with Canon EOS 40D, 60D, 1D, 1D II, 1Ds II compatible with all Canon EX speedlites, Yongnuo YN568EX, Pixel X650C, Nissin DI866 II, Meike MK-600, MK-580, MK-300, Voking VK550, VK580 |
Flash Havoc Preview | |||||||||
Sky Wise Mold MeiKe Flash Quick TX [MK-RC7] | transmitter | X-Contact | PC | ~2400 | 100 | 16ch | 81 x 34 x 28 | 235 | 2x AAA | SWM 2010 | cross compatible for all kinds of camera systems featuring an ISO hot shoe - including Canon and Nikon (excl. Sony/Minolta); wake-up call for flashes; very similar - but not compatible - to the YN RF-602 |
Lighting Rumours Review and Comparison | ||||||||||
Sky Wise Mold MeiKe Flash Quick RX [MK-RC7] | receiver | Olympus RM-CB1 | 86 x 35 x 34 | 2x AAA | ||||||||||||||||||
SM(DV) FlashWaves TX | transmitter | X-Contact | 2.5mm jack | 1/180 | Japan: 315 CE: 433 |
50 | 10ch | 12V23 | SMDV 2009 | compatible with Canon 540EZ, 430EX, 550EX, 580EX, 580EX II, Nikon SB-400, SB-600, SB-800, Sigma EF-500, EF-530 (Nikon only), Metz 54MZ-4, 45CL-1, 58AF-1 (Nikon only), Sunpak PZ40X, PZ42X (Nikon only); labeled SM instead of SMDV |
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SM(DV) FlashWaves RX | receiver | 3.5mm jack | 3.5mm jack | 2x AAA or 5V DC | ||||||||||||||||||
SMDV FlashQuick II TX | transmitter | X-Contact | 2.5mm jack | 1/250 | ~2400 | 180 | 16ch | 3.5mm jack (requires optional adapter cable) |
68 x 36 x 35 | 20 | 1x AAA | 1 year/20000 shots | SMDV | |||||||||
SMDV FlashQuick II RX | receiver | 3.5mm jack | 95 x 37 x 24 | 40 | 2x AAA or 3V DC | 150 | ||||||||||||||||
SMDV FlashWave 1 TX | transmitter | X-Contact | 2.5mm jack | 1/180 | Japan: 315 | 20 - 30 | 8ch | 12V23 | SMDV | the only receiver I can find for this model is the FW1-AC for studio strobes (no hotshoe, only 3.5mm synch instead and powered by the strobe), also 315MHz looks like I've got a spec sheet for a Japanese model ... otherwise compatible with FlashWaves RX? |
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SMDV FlashWave II TX | transmitter | X-Contact | 2.5mm jack | 1/200 | 433.92 | 70 - 100 (75?) | 10ch | no | 50 x 36 x 25 | LRV08 | SMDV 2009 | compatible with Canon flashes, incompatible with Metz, Sigma and Sunpak flashes made for Canon | ||||||||||
SMDV FlashWave II RX | receiver | PC, 3.5mm jack | 200 | 78 x 35 x 20 | 2x AAA or 5V DC | |||||||||||||||||
SMDV FlashWave III TX | transmitter | X-Contact | 2.5mm jack | 1/250 | ~2400 | 50 - 80 | 16ch | 75 x 31 x 26 | CR2450 | 1 year | SMDV | feat. wake-up call for cameras | Lighting Rumours Review | |||||||||
SMDV FlashWave III RX | receiver | PC, 3.5mm jack | yes | 110 x 43 x 21 | 2x AA | 150 | ||||||||||||||||
SMDV FlashWave 4 | transceivers | X-Contact | PC, 3.5mm jack | ~2400 | 4grp, 80ch* | 2.5mm jack | 120 x 50 x 35 | 2x AA + mini USB | SMDV 2013 | *as of 2013-10-12 the product pictures on the website state 80 ch., but the pictures found in the earlier Lighting Rumors announcement showed 120 ch. | ||||||||||||
SMDV FlashWave TTL | transceivers | E-TTL | ? | 1/8000 (HyperSync) | ~2400 | 200 | 4grp, 80ch | yes | 2x AA | SMDV 2014 | ||||||||||||
V.A. RF-04 /TM /N ... | transmitters | X-Contact | 1/250 - 1/1000* | 30** | 4ch | LRV08 | Nickname: "Poverty Wizard"; countless variations available (with built-in umbrella holder, PC port or even 2 hot shoes, built-in 3.5mm or 6.3mm jacks for studio flashes etc.) available by Blazzeo (MegTrig SLT-4), Brilliant (MT-04), Cactus (the original one ... see Harvest One models above), Ishoot, Phoshot (PS-04 ...), Phottix Tetra (PT-04 II), Walimex etc., but not always fully branded; *depends on the model; **according to the official tech specs, some people reported their samples won't even transmit over 3m (again see * and ***); ***LightChasers claim to have extended the transmitting distance to 90m (300ft) by adding a small antenna, which also reduced the failing quote from 25% to 10% only (also read this contrary review) |
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V.A. PT-04 /TM /CN /IS /GY /C /N ... | receivers in various designs for the transmitters above (not all models and revisions are cross compatible) | 2x AAA/CR2* | ||||||||||||||||||||
Vello FreeWave Aviator Transceiver for Canon | transceivers | E-TTL | yes (TTL pass-through) | 3.5mm jack | 1/8000 (HSS) | ~2400 | 91 | 3grp, 16ch | 70 x 67 x 32 | 136 | 2x AA | Standby: 240 | 2015 | Vello is a sister company of B&H, who are the exclusive distributor of the brand; feat. USB port for firmware updates | ||||||||
Vello FreeWave Aviator Receiver for Canon | receiver | 4ch | ||||||||||||||||||||
Vello FreeWave Captain Transmitter for Canon | transmitter | E-TTL | no | 3.5mm jack | 1/8000 (HSS) | ~2400 | 91 | 4ch | 92 x 48 x 44 | 133 | 2x AA | 2015 | Vello is a sister company of B&H, who are the exclusive distributor of the brand; feat. USB port for firmware updates | |||||||||
Vello FreeWave Captain Receiver for Canon | receiver | 2.5mm jack | 93 x 47 x 46 | 133 | 2x AA + 5V DC | |||||||||||||||||
Vello FreeWave Fusion Basic Transmitter for Canon | transmitter | X-Contact | no | 2.5mm jack | ~433 | Flash: 15.2 Shutter: 45.7 |
16ch | 92 x 25 x 35 | 31.2 | 12V23 | Standby: 2 years | 2014 | Vello is a sister company of B&H, who are the exclusive distributor of the brand | |||||||||
Vello FreeWave Fusion Basic Receiver for Canon | receiver | 2.5mm jack | 2.5mm jack | 83 x 38 x 35 | 42.5 | 2x AAA | 300h / 2000 shots | |||||||||||||||
Vello FreeWave Fusion for Canon | transmitter/receiver sets | X-Contact | no | 1/320 | ~2400 | 91 | 3grp | CR2032 | Standby: 3 years | 2011 | Vello is a sister company of B&H, who are the exclusive distributor of the brand | |||||||||||
2.5mm jack | 2.5mm jack | 2x AAA | Standby: 300 | |||||||||||||||||||
Vello FreeWave Fusion Pro Transmitter for Canon | transmitter | X-Contact | yes (TTL pass-through) | 3.5mm jack | 1/200 | ~2400 | 183 | 3grp, 4ch | 83 x 38 x 35 | 48 | 2x AAA | Standby: 3 years | 2013 | Vello is a sister company of B&H, who are the exclusive distributor of the brand | ||||||||
Vello FreeWave Fusion Pro Receiver for Canon | receiver | 2.5mm jack | 2.5mm jack | 83 x 38 x 35 | 42 | 2x AAA | Standby: 300 | |||||||||||||||
Viltrox Transmitter | transmitter | X-Contact | no | 1/200 | ~433 | 50 | none | 2x AAA | seems to be compatible with FC-26 studio receivers as well | |||||||||||||
Viltrox FC-16 | receiver | PC | 2x AAA | can be used as optical slave module as well (15m max. range) | ||||||||||||||||||
Viltrox FC-210C | transceivers | E-TTL | yes (TTL pass-through) | PC | 1/8000 | 3grp | 2.5mm jack | 2013 | supports HSS, 2nd curtain, FEC, FEB, FEL (to be configured via in-camera flash menu); also sold under Brilliant and Neewer brands | |||||||||||||
Viltrox FC-240 TX | transmitter | X-Contact | no | PC | 1/200 | ~2400 | 100 | 4ch | 60 x 46 x 34 | 2x AAA | 20000 shots | |||||||||||
Viltrox FC-240 RX | receiver | 2.5mm jack | 2.5mm jack | 80 x 44 x 34 | 2x AAA | |||||||||||||||||
Viltrox JY-2410 Transceiver FSK 2.4 GHz | X-Contact | yes (TTL pass-through) | PC | 1/200 | ~2400 | 100 | 4ch | 2.5mm jack | 70 x 60 x 45 | 70 | 2x AA | 2012 | Lighting Rumours Review | |||||||||
Voking VK-WF850 | pair of transmitter with AF assist light and receiver | E-TTL | no | PC | 1/8000 | input: 2.4 - 3.2V | ~2400 | 100 | 3grp, 4ch | TX: 80 x 67 x 60 RX: 80 x 67 x 60 |
TX: 86 RX: 80 |
2x AA each | 2015 | USB for "input" on both transmitter and receiver | ||||||||
Wansen RF-602TX | transmitter with AF assist light | X-Contact | no | PC | 1/250 | ~2400 | 100 | 15ch + all | 3.5mm jack (requires optional adapter cable) |
CR2 | 20000 shots | 2012 | compatible with the YongNuo RF-602s; compared to these adds some improvements like the built-in AF assist beam, ON/OFF switch and mount locking wheel | |||||||||
Wansen RF-602RX | receiver | 76 x 32.5 x 30 | 2x AAA | Standby: 45 | ||||||||||||||||||
Wansen WS-603C | transceivers | 3.5mm jack | ~2400 | 100 | 2.5mm jack | 2013 | compatible with the YongNuo RF-603 | |||||||||||||||
Yongnuo CTR-301 | transmitter; built-in PC socket | X-Contact | IR: 10 radio: 30 |
4ch | no | LRV08 | cheaply built rip-offs available called Bense CF-04, Nicna CR-301, no-name CTR-301II, no-name PT-302I (don't buy any of them) | |||||||||||||||
Yongnuo CTR-301/CTR-301P | receiver and optical slave unit | X-Contact | CR2 | either triggered by the 301 controller ("W" switch setting) or by camera's built-in or mounted flash ("L" setting) | ||||||||||||||||||
Yongnuo RF-600TX C1/C3 | transmitter for 602 receivers | X-Contact | no | 1/250 (1/160 tested myself) |
~2400 | 100 | 15ch + all | 48 x 38.4 x 27 | CR2 | 2011 | standby/remote wake-up capability for the transmitter-receiver-set (does not wake-up a plugged on flashlights); RF-600TX is delivered with the RF602RX (compatible); compatible with Yongnuo Speedlite YN560-III (Lighting Rumours Review); available as rebadge called Photoflex FlashFire, as improved version called Wansen RF-602 or cheaply built copy called Bense WF-800S (don't buy) |
Lighting Rumours Comparison, DPanswers: Cactus V4+5 vs. YN RF602+603 vs. PW II Plus |
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Yongnuo RF-602C C1 | transmitter/receiver sets for E3 type remote shutter release sockets | PC | Olympus RM-CB1 | 48 x 38.4 x 27 | CR2 | |||||||||||||||||
Yongnuo RF-602C C3 | transmitter/receiver sets for N3 type remote shutter release sockets | Olympus RM-CB1 | 78 x 33 x 26 | 2x AAA | ||||||||||||||||||
Yongnuo RF-603C C1 | transceivers for E3 type remote shutter release sockets | X-Contact | yes | 2.5mm jack | 1/320 | ~2400 | 100 | 16ch | yes | 81.5 x 37 x 30 | 2x AAA | Standby: 45 | 2011 | standby/remote wake-up capability for the transmitter-receiver-set and compatible Canon and Nikon flashes (wake-up call is cross-compatible witho); compatible with Yongnuo Speedlite YN560-III; not compatible with RF-602 or RF-601, nor Nikon SB-600 |
DPanswers: Cactus V4+5 vs. YN RF602+603 vs. PW II Plus | |||||||
Yongnuo RF-603C C3 | transceivers for N3 type remote shutter release sockets | yes | ||||||||||||||||||||
Yongnuo RF-603C II C1 | transceivers for E3 type remote shutter release sockets | X-Contact | yes | 2.5mm jack | 1/320 | ~2400 | 100 | 16ch (15 + all) | 2.5mm jack | 81.5 x 37 x 30 | 150 | 2x AAA | 20000 shots RX Standby: 45 |
2013 | like RF-603C adding a locking pin and wheel to its mount, improved self-checking and a mode switch [OFF - TRX (auto TX/RX mode) - RX] | |||||||
Yongnuo RF-603C II C3 | transceivers for N3 type remote shutter release sockets | 2.5mm jack | ||||||||||||||||||||
Yongnuo RF-605C C1/C3 | transceivers for E3/N3 type remote shutter release sockets | X-Contact | yes | PC | 1/320 | ~2400 | 100 | 6grp, 16ch | 2.5mm jack | 85 x 41 x 35 | 2x AAA | TX Standby: 90 RX Standby: 30 |
2014 | groups compatible with YN560-TX and YN560 IV, and the triggers got RF-602 and RF-603 communication modes for backwards compatibility as well | ||||||||
Yongnuo YN-622C | transceivers | E-TTL | yes (TTL pass-through) | PC | 1/8000 (SuperSync) | hotshoe: 6 -12 PC: 300 |
~2400 | 100 | 3grp, 7ch | no | 89.5 x 53 x 39 | 78 | 2x AA | Standby: 60 | 2012/2014* | fully compatible with Canon's 580EX II, 430EX II and 600EX and Yongnuo's YN-565EX and any EOS DSLR featuring in-camera Flash Control menu; *batches produced since 12.2014 (see sticker in bat. comp.) feat. upgraded circuits allowing for improved performance stability and a compatibility mode for YN560-TX [source] - these are no longer compatible with the Shanny SN600SC [ source] |
Lighting Rumours Quicky; Lighting Rumours Review; Jörg Napiwotzki | |||||
Yongnuo YN-622C-TX | transmitter with AF assist light for the 622 | E-TTL | no | 1/8000 (HyperSync) | hotshoe: 6 -12 PC: 300 |
~2400 | 50*/100** | 3grp, 7ch | 2.5mm jack
(YN-622C as controller) |
89.5 x 53 x 39 | 82 | 2x AA | Standby: 120 | 2014 | feat. additional LCD and direct manual control (the original 622 must be controlled via in-camera flash menu); supports ratio (A:B and A:BC), flash head zoom remote control, 2CS, RPT; see MeiKe MK-GT600C for alternative; with a firmware update (v1.02, USB port provided) the unit can also serve as a manual remote proxy/signal translator between YN-560TX (control unit for YN-560 III speedlites) and YN-622C transceivers; *specificated to be 100m, but only ~ the half of it in reality; **batches produced since 12.2014 (see sticker in bat. comp.) feat. upgraded circuits allowing for the originally specificated working range of 100m [source] |
Lighting Rumours Review (Nikon Version); Jörg Napiwotzki | ||||||
Yongnuo YN-622C II | transceivers with AF assist light | E-TTL | yes (TTL pass-through) | PC | 1/250 (standard) 1/8000 (SuperSync) |
~2400 | 2015 | fully compatible with Canon's 580EX II, 430EX II and 600EX and Yongnuo's YN-565EX and any EOS DSLR featuring in-camera Flash Control menu; compatibility modes for YN560-TX, YN-603 TX, YN-605 TX and first generation YN-622s TX output; feat. USB for firmware updates |
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YouPro Pro6 | transmitter | E-TTL | yes (TTL pass-through) | 3.5mm jack | 1/8000 | cam: 2.4 - 3.2 flash in: 6 out: 300 |
~2400 | 100 | 3grp, 7ch | 94 x 66 x 35 | 105 | 2x AA | Pixel 2014 | feat. USB for firmware updates; compatibility committed to EOS Canon 100D - 700D, 1000D, 1100D, 10D - 60D, 5D Mark I-III, 6D, 7D, 1D Mark II-IV, 1DS Mark II+III, 1DX, EOS M; 270EX I+II, 320EX, 380EX, 420EX, 430EX I+II, 550EX, 580EX I+II, 600EX |
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receiver | 90 x 45 x 40 | 66 | 2x AA | |||||||||||||||||||
Youtu G-Shot YT21C | transceivers | 2.5mm jack | 1/250 | ~2400 | radio: 200 | 3grp, 16ch | IR* + 2.5mm jack | 84 x 40 x 33 | 2x AAA | Standby: 150 | 2013 | *works like a Canon RC-6 |
General Notes: | |
1.) | This list is about radio type trigger equipment, not about IR triggers. IR triggers are very limited in use (IR depends on low light conditions; can't transmit through optical barriers between transmitter and receiver, has a very limited range and most of the IR devices can't handle preflash and thus don't work flawlessly with E-TTL only cameras and flashes etc.) and cost at least the same like the cheaper solutions of the radio stuff above. Radio triggers are available in all imaginable variants for studio and on-camera flash systems (again I'm concentrating on on-camera models here (they all mount into the camera's hot shoe (transmitter) or provide a hot shoe to mount on-camera flash units (receiver)), and some of them can even be used as remote shutter release for the camera as well over great distance. |
2.) | Basically every flash model with an X-Contact can be used on the triggers, but most if not all of the triggers can't handle high trigger voltages. A massive list of mostly vintage X-Contact and non-AF TTL flashes with trigger voltage measurements can be found here. Take care. |
3.) | Another hint about recommended flash models: Canon Speedlites 270EX, 420EX, 430EX II and 550EX have very low radio noise emission and are thus more reliable than 430EX, 580EX and 580EX II models, which emit very high noise ratios. Thanks to LPA Design for this piece of information. |
4.) | Studio Strobes with built-in radio module or upgrade slots: There are several Profoto (all models), Photogenic, Norman, Bowens (Gemini R and Pro models) and Dyna-Lite studio strobes available that are either equipped by default or by modular upgrade with a drop-in style Bowens or PocketWizard receiver. |
5.) | Other equipment with optional radio module upgrades: There was a PocketWizard Upgrade for the Kodak DCS Pro SLR/n. It is undocumented, whether this was also possible with/available for the Kodak DCS Pro SLR/c. There are also some light meters, which can be upgraded with radio modules (see Sekonic for an example in the list above). |
6.) | Add an additional weight of 8g for CR2450 power cells. Add an additional weight of (approx.) 23g per alkaline AA power cell, 15g per lithium AA, 31g per rechargeable AA Ni-MH. LRV08s (aka A23) are 12V 23A alkaline batteries, that consist of 8x LR932 cells. |
7.) | See DPanswers for a general review and comparison of different radio trigger systems for getting started. |