Flash trigger updates abound this week
This week has seen the announcement of several new 2.4GHz triggers to challenge the dominance of Yongnuo’s RF-602 system. Will the following new offerings knock Yongnuo off its podium?
Author: David Selby
AC power for speedlights with the Innovatronix SpeedFire
Philippines-based company, Innovatronix – best known for their Tronix Explorer series of portable power units – have announced the Tronix SpeedFire, a mains-powered ‘battery pack’ for speedlights.
Pixel Knight TR-332 spotted on eBay
A USA eBay listing has appeared for a Pixel Knight TR-332 (Canon) TTL trigger set, plus some more info on their upcoming official release.
RadioPoppers in EU/Australia “by end of 2010”
“We are expecting to release our EU & Australian specific units by the end of this year, however it is likely that it will be much sooner…”
Godox Reemix 3-in-1 trigger announced
Shenzhen-based manufacturer Godox has announced a new flash trigger and shutter release system called the Reemix RM-series. Read on for full details.
Yongnuo YN-16TM now wakes up sleepy flashes
Yongnuo’s old but long-ranged trigger, the YN-16, pre-cursor to the 2.4GHz RF-602, has received an update. The main new feature seems to be the ability to wake up flashes from sleep mode.
Twin Speedlight Softboxes from Dragon Image
Australian seller Dragon Image has released a range of softboxes specially designed to be used with speedlights.
Touch-screen monolights from Quantuum
The Menik touch-screen monolights, mentioned in an earlier post, are available in Europe under the Polish “Quantuum” brand.
Simultaneous camera & flash triggering with Aputure Trigmaster Plus
Aputure, a Shenzhen-based photography accessory manufacturer, has revealed details of a pair of innovative new flash triggers which double up as shutter releases, one of which can do both simultaneously.
Lighting links this week
The Flash Centre (UK) has some offers on during Focus On Imaging, 7th-10th March. Plus, reviews/news of some triggers and flashes.
Pixel Knight TR-332 Canon E-TTL triggers
Pixel Enterprise have finished their TR-332 Canon TTL trigger and had them on show/for sale at PMA. The new product is named “Knight”.
Speedlight Accessory Kits by Adorama and more
Adorama has released a speedlight accessory kit called the Flashpoint Q series.