Hi Guys,

A friend of mine is asking if there's any alternative to a Pocket Wizard..

Any inputs/ comments will be of great help.

Thanks,
Dennis

http://www.radiopopper.com/

Radio Popper = Pocket Wizard + ETTL $360
Radio Popper Jr. = Pocket Wizard ~$25/each

Scott

Thanks, Scott....

Will forward this to my friend....

Cheers,
Dennis

Radio Popper Juniors aren't available yet. Also, the latest blog entry eluded to the fact that the JRs will be more than $25, but not over $100.

I like the Quantum FreeXwire. You can put up to 5 receivers on different channels and turn each channel on or off independently from the transmitter.

check out the micro sync, it's super tiny, you don't even notice it on your camera.

Search the forum (or google) for FlashWaves, they work great and aren't very pricey.

Mario

Check these out. The website indicates they may start shipping these next week.

http://alienbees.com/cybersync.html

I haven't used them but Paul Buff and his Alien Bee brand has a very good reputation. If I wasn't already invested in Pocket Wizards, I would be buying them. Heck, due to their small size, I just might buy a pair anyhow...as long as its OK with the wife.

Oh...and best of all for those of us in the USA, they're MADE IN AMERICA! That's something we don't see often with photographic gear.

J

I've heard of something called Cactus Triggers that a friend uses, but I've never used them so I don't know if they are good.

Also called "e-bay triggers" They're cheap and finickey. I wouldn't trust them for any distance over 10ft and sometimes not even then. They get the job done, but always have a solid backup plan incase they die.I'm waiting for the Popper Jr.'s

Doug,

Do the micro sync products trigger Speedlites (off camera)?

I would say the universal skyport, i just got mine about a week ago and i love it.....................

We are liking our skyports too.

+1
Love these - when you're trying to keep the weight off these big dslrs every little bit helps - and they don't look stupid on your camera either

I have 3 of these- they are less than $20 each with shipping. They do work and I have shot with them about 50ft away. So they work- but they are cheapy. They can break if you just look at them wrong.

If you get them- buy extras.

jenetta

Hi Jenetta, I have been wanting to experiment with some off camera lighting, but when I go to ebay to check these out their are a ton of choices, which specifically is it that you are referring to?

You can also pick them up from Gadget Infinity.

They're $310 for the basic set... so they're not cheap anymore

Sorry, Scott, you're right. The are no longer cheap. But very reliable and they have a hot shoe and they come with every cable you need for flash triggering.

The FlashWaves come as a ready-out-of-box set. For PWs, you have to add very pricey cables ...

Mario

Yep I shoot canon, but I use an old sb 28 as my off camera flash. You need a little cord that goes from the micro synch receiver to the flash it's cheap.

I have some Cactus triggers I got from Gadget Infinity and they work great. I was sick of the little 3v batteries dying so I got some dual AA holders from Radio Shack and soldered them in. Now I can use old flash batteries when needed.

I've also had the chance to try out the Radio Poppers and I have to say they are a "must have" for any serious off camera flash use. Flashflavor also recommends them. I know they are a bit pricey but if you're going to blow money on pocket wizards at least buy something that can use high speed sync or get the 30$ cactus triggers can do it for 10 times less money.