Yongnuo flash triggers for K5
Posted 08/04/2014 - 15:53
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I had the Yongnuo RF-603 triggers (the canon variant) and while they were adequate they soon showed signs of the their "bargain basement" status. One of the pins in the sync port that connected to sync cable I needed for my studio flashes broke off quite quickly and they would only work reliably up to 1/160 sync speed. To get them working at 1/180 max sync speed of the K5 you had to half depress the button on the top etc.
I ended replacing them with these :
http://www.amazon.co.uk/Phottix-Ares-Flash-Trigger-Set/dp/B00A4BR7KG
They only cost £16 more but are way way better, very good build quality, better range, work flawlessly at all sync speeds come with a all the cables and plugs you might need and a nice little case too. Head and shoulders above the Yongnuo IMHO!
I ended replacing them with these :
http://www.amazon.co.uk/Phottix-Ares-Flash-Trigger-Set/dp/B00A4BR7KG
They only cost £16 more but are way way better, very good build quality, better range, work flawlessly at all sync speeds come with a all the cables and plugs you might need and a nice little case too. Head and shoulders above the Yongnuo IMHO!
FF: Pentax K-1, D-FA* 70-200, D-FA 24-70, D-FA 100, D-FA 28-105, FA 77, FA 43
APSC: K3, K5, DA*50-135, DA*300, Sigma 17-50, Sigma 10-20, 18-55mm, DA 55-300mm, DA35, 1.4TC
4/3: Q10, Q, 01, 02, 06
Fuji XT1, XF18-55, XF27
APSC: K3, K5, DA*50-135, DA*300, Sigma 17-50, Sigma 10-20, 18-55mm, DA 55-300mm, DA35, 1.4TC
4/3: Q10, Q, 01, 02, 06
Fuji XT1, XF18-55, XF27
Posted 08/04/2014 - 16:36
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I've found the Yongnuo triggers and receivers to be absolutely fine and reliable. I use them a lot with all sorts of gear. Much more reliable camera remote than any dedicated remotes I've used too
The new Yongnuo flashes have the receivers built in and they too are exceptionally useful, reliable and well made. I prefer them to the Metz 58s. I'm in manual anyway and I simply can't fault them.
The new Yongnuo flashes have the receivers built in and they too are exceptionally useful, reliable and well made. I prefer them to the Metz 58s. I'm in manual anyway and I simply can't fault them.
Posted 10/04/2014 - 12:25
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Hi chaps and thanks for all the replies! in the end I have purchased the Cotswold Photo triggers in Nikon mount which are supposed to be well reviewed. They're seemingly a bit cheaper than some of the other options out there but I'm happy to report back on how well they work if that's helpful.
Many thanks again,
Saxon
Many thanks again,
Saxon
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Alternatively if anyone recommends anything else feel free to say!
After mastering compact flash I plan to investigate proper iLux studio strobes but I know the starter kits come with their own triggers.
Thanks,
Saxon