Monolight trigger question - DPChallenge Forums

11/12/2011 02:21:41 PM · #1

I have 2 180 watt Impact Monolights (flashes). I was triggering them with an Interfit flash transmitter which basically would send a small flash out and then trigger the cell function of the monolights. Less than perfect system but it beats running wires. I was messing with it today and my flash trigger quit working. It acts like a light bulb is broken in it and only a small purple flash emits when triggered and not enough to trigger the monolights. My question is just buy another Interfit (made in thailand) or get a treu wireless system. I am just not sure what I need. Any advice is greatly appreciated.

Canon EF 300mm f/2.8L IS USM

11/12/2011 02:35:35 PM · #2

I may have answered my own question. I found this at BH transmitter and I would have to get another reciever I am just not sure how it would ft on my camera and if its pentax compatiable.

Skip

Canon EOS-1D X

11/12/2011 08:36:26 PM · #3

i use both pocketwizards and the paul c buff cyber commander (not a the same time...it depends on what i'm doing as to what i use). i can trigger my alienbees and my photogenic powerlights.

Message edited by author 2011-11-12 20:36:39.

11/12/2011 09:04:45 PM · #4

Thanks skip..I though about pocketwizards as well and I am sure they are more then adequate. I would like to get Alienbee's down the road so trying to see what they best method would be for future proofing.

sir_bazz

Pentax K-5

Pentax FA 50mm f/1.4 AF

11/13/2011 03:00:08 AM · #5

Cheap Chinese radio triggers from Ebay all the way. They work perfectly fine even through walls and can prolly be picked up for a tenth of the price of the "name brands".

11/13/2011 11:11:30 AM · #6

Thanks Sir_Bazz, I never figured ebay would have things like that and at those prices. I found one that should work for $40.00

sir_bazz

Pentax K-5

Pentax FA 50mm f/1.4 AF

11/13/2011 06:25:00 PM · #7

Originally posted by DustDevil:

Thanks Sir_Bazz, I never figured ebay would have things like that and at those prices. I found one that should work for $40.00

I think I paid half of that for mine and they're still going strong some 4-5 years later.