what radio slave kit should i use - AutoPhotog : Photo Enthusiasts/Pros Forum

johnny · 11-28-2009, 11:43 AM

i got a 430ex II. i'm trying to get a set of remote flashes that work with it. what do you guys recommend? i'm trying to keep the cost of 1 transmitter and 1 receiver under 200 bucks. let me know what's good thanks.

lucky7 · 11-28-2009, 01:57 PM

Find a good deal on some pocketwizards.

I've heard good things about cybersyncs, and cactus triggers are cheap. I only have exerience using pocketwizards however. I own 3 of them myself.

Pendulum · 02-28-2010, 05:52 PM

Cactus V2s' are alright, but getting a bit old. I've never had an issue with mine.
Cactus V4's are great from what I've heard.

I just ordered a set of Yong Nuo RF-602's, which I've heard great things about. $60 for 1 transmitter and 3 receivers. Free shipping. However, the seller takes forEVER to ship : /

scollins · 02-28-2010, 10:28 PM

I don't think the 430EX II has a sync cord port, so you'll need some sort of hot shoe adapter to attach a radio-based wireless receiver to it.

The Canon ST-E2 will fire your 430EX II remotely via IR, or it will also work as a slave with the built-in optical sensor. But to use radio based receivers, you'll either need to get a 580EX II or some hot shoe adapter cords. I'm not positive, but I think those hot shoe adapter cords force you to use the flash manually vs. E-TTL or even TTL.....

I'm a Nikon shooter, so I'm not 100% sure about that (the manual flash limitation.) But I do know the 430EX II doesn't have a built-in cord port...

BMDubz · 03-01-2010, 12:24 AM

I've heard the "ctr-301p" are good transmitters for the money. Search for them on ebay. I'm thinking about picking up a set for myself.

myacreative · 03-04-2010, 12:33 AM

cactus v2s suck ass.

ive been borrowing my buddy's cybersyncs and they're wonderful. haven't missed a beat yet. my cactus fire from like 4 feet away inside and just don't work at all outside. biggest waste of like 60+ dollars ever.

11-28-2009, 11:43 AM	#1 (permalink)
johnny PhotoLover Join Date: Nov 2009 Posts: 55	what radio slave kit should i use i got a 430ex II. i'm trying to get a set of remote flashes that work with it. what do you guys recommend? i'm trying to keep the cost of 1 transmitter and 1 receiver under 200 bucks. let me know what's good thanks.

11-28-2009, 01:57 PM	#2 (permalink)
lucky7 PhotoLover Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Oakland Mi. Shoots With: Canon Flickr: Dane Van Posts: 98	Find a good deal on some pocketwizards. I've heard good things about cybersyncs, and cactus triggers are cheap. I only have exerience using pocketwizards however. I own 3 of them myself. __________________ -Dane

02-28-2010, 10:28 PM	#4 (permalink)
scollins PhotoFreak Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Renton Shoots With: Nikon D300 Flickr: scollins1868 Posts: 140	I don't think the 430EX II has a sync cord port, so you'll need some sort of hot shoe adapter to attach a radio-based wireless receiver to it. The Canon ST-E2 will fire your 430EX II remotely via IR, or it will also work as a slave with the built-in optical sensor. But to use radio based receivers, you'll either need to get a 580EX II or some hot shoe adapter cords. I'm not positive, but I think those hot shoe adapter cords force you to use the flash manually vs. E-TTL or even TTL..... I'm a Nikon shooter, so I'm not 100% sure about that (the manual flash limitation.) But I do know the 430EX II doesn't have a built-in cord port... __________________ Scott C. Renton WA Nikon D300 w/MBD-10 \| Nikkor 17-35 f2.8 \| Nikkor 70-200 f2.8 VR I \| Nikkor 50mm f1.8 \| Nikon SB-600 \| B+W Filters \| Tenba Shootout Medium Backpack \| Tenba Shootout Medium Sling \| Vanguard Alta Pro 284CT tripod \| Manfrotto 488RC2 Ballhead \| ProMaster Monopod NS \| Manfrotto 234RC Monopod head

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myacreative PhotoFreak Join Date: Nov 2009 Posts: 112	cactus v2s suck ass. ive been borrowing my buddy's cybersyncs and they're wonderful. haven't missed a beat yet. my cactus fire from like 4 feet away inside and just don't work at all outside. biggest waste of like 60+ dollars ever. __________________ Flickr Vimeo MyaCreative --Canon 40d--Sigma 24-70 2.8--Sigma 10-20--Canon 50 1.8--Canon 75-300--Vivitar 285--Custom Car Mount Rig--

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02-28-2010, 05:52 PM	#3 (permalink)
Pendulum PhotoN00B Join Date: Feb 2010 Posts: 5	Cactus V2s' are alright, but getting a bit old. I've never had an issue with mine. Cactus V4's are great from what I've heard. I just ordered a set of Yong Nuo RF-602's, which I've heard great things about. $60 for 1 transmitter and 3 receivers. Free shipping. However, the seller takes forEVER to ship : /

03-01-2010, 12:24 AM	#5 (permalink)
BMDubz PhotoFreak Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Los Angeles, CA Shoots With: Canon 40D Flickr: ShiftY PhotographY Posts: 131	I've heard the "ctr-301p" are good transmitters for the money. Search for them on ebay. I'm thinking about picking up a set for myself.