Remote Controller: Thinking of moving away from infra red commander using required 'line of sight' to radio controlled units. Looking in the latest B&H catalog (just received), and I...

Bear2 Loc: Southeast,, MI

Thinking of moving away from infra red commander using required 'line of sight' to radio controlled units. Looking in the latest B&H catalog (just received), and I do not find Pocket Wizzards listed. Are they still the way to go?
Thanks in advance
Duane

nicksr1125 Loc: Mesa, AZ

Check out the Vello FreeWave Plus Wireless Remote. You don't indicate what camera you're using so here's the link to the Canon version: http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/search?N=10753841&InitialSearch=yes&sts=pi. They have versions for most systems.

CaptainC Loc: Colorado, south of Denver

Pocket Wizards are certainly one way. The cameras I have use the ten-pin connector and that is an expensive cord, but there may be other cords for the other cameras.

I do think there are less expensive alternatives to the PWs. I use them because i was using them before the cheaper stuff was available. I will say that the PW solution is bullet-proof.

Bear2 Loc: Southeast,, MI

I will use on my D7000, thanks for asking.
Duane

uote=nicksr1125]Check out the Vello FreeWave Plus Wireless Remote. You don't indicate what camera you're using so here's the link to the Canon version: http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/search?N=10753841&InitialSearch=yes&sts=pi. They have versions for most systems.[/quote]

OddJobber Loc: Portland, OR

I have never used Pocket Wizards but I thought it strange that B&H doesn't have them in the catalog. They do have them on their web site though.
http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/buy/Radio-Slaves/ci/8480/N/4232859127

OddJobber Loc: Portland, OR

Addendum to above post:

They do have PW's in the catalog, but clear over on page 302. :roll:

OddJobber Loc: Portland, OR

Dupe. :oops:

jerryc41 Loc: Catskill Mts of NY

nicksr1125 wrote:

Check out the Vello FreeWave Plus Wireless Remote. You don't indicate what camera you're using so here's the link to the Canon version: http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/search?N=10753841&InitialSearch=yes&sts=pi. They have versions for most systems.

Bear2 Loc: Southeast,, MI

Thank you
Duane

OddJobber wrote:

Addendum to above post:

They do have PW's in the catalog, but clear over on page 302. :roll:

ronz Loc: Florida

I suggest you check out Phottix. Not the lowest price but they have a deal going with two receivers and a transmitter. They are great and I have been using them for about five years now at all type of events from Weddings, special events, indoor or outdoors, it doesn't matter. Warranty dept is great. Had a small problem with one a year ago and they didn't bother fixing it just sent a new one.

Bear2 Loc: Southeast,, MI

Thanks RonZ, I will check them out right now.
Duane

ronz wrote:

I suggest you check out Phottix. Not the lowest price but they have a deal going with two receivers and a transmitter. They are great and I have been using them for about five years now at all type of events from Weddings, special events, indoor or outdoors, it doesn't matter. Warranty dept is great. Had a small problem with one a year ago and they didn't bother fixing it just sent a new one.

Indi Loc: L. I., NY, Palm Beach Cty when it's cold.

Bear2 wrote:

Thinking of moving away from infra red commander using required 'line of sight' to radio controlled units. Looking in the latest B&H catalog (just received), and I do not find Pocket Wizzards listed. Are they still the way to go?
Thanks in advance
Duane

I just bought a Hahnel Giga T Pro II Wireless Remote Control with Timer and Time Lapse from a vendor on Amazon called Big White Rabbit.
The unit is shipped free to the US from Corke in Ireland. It's $89 for the Nikon, & $69 for a Panasonic, which I ordered by accident. Don't know what a Canon would cost but I'm thinking the same as Nikon.
I was playing with it yesterday and it works really nicely. It works wireless or tethered.

mallen7 Loc: Marietta, Georgia

Bear2 wrote:

Thinking of moving away from infra red commander using required 'line of sight' to radio controlled units. Looking in the latest B&H catalog (just received), and I do not find Pocket Wizzards listed. Are they still the way to go?
Thanks in advance
Duane

Bear2, I have the Vello wireless and I am been very pleased. Go to Phil Steele's website on free tutorials. He has four video's comparing different wireless triggers. If I do this right here is a link: http://steeletraining.com/photo-tutorials.htm

Madman Loc: Gulf Coast, Florida USA

Bear2 wrote:

Thinking of moving away from infra red commander using required 'line of sight' to radio controlled units. Looking in the latest B&H catalog (just received), and I do not find Pocket Wizzards listed. Are they still the way to go?
Thanks in advance
Duane

I would also recommend the Vello Freewave RW-N2 for a Nikon D7000. I bought one for my 7100 some time back and I find it to be very effective. One word of caution: Don't trust the batteries that come included in the box. Mine died almost immediately.

Busch Loc: San Diego

I use the RFn-4 on my D800. Works very well. Even from 30' behind the camera.