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Feb 16, 2018 18:37:52   #
CWW Loc: North Jersey
 
Greetings, is there a device that combines a radio controlled shutter release with a flash trigger? I am thinking I could use it as a remoter shutter release or separately as a flash trigger or combined. Thanks in advance.

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Feb 16, 2018 19:06:07   #
GENorkus Loc: Washington Twp, Michigan
 
Several are out there from low to higher in price and from short to about a quarter mile distance.

It would help if you mentioned your camera/flash setup.

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Feb 16, 2018 19:24:08   #
MT Shooter Loc: Montana
 
CWW wrote:
Greetings, is there a device that combines a radio controlled shutter release with a flash trigger? I am thinking I could use it as a remoter shutter release or separately as a flash trigger or combined. Thanks in advance.


Yongnuo makes several models, as does Vello.

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Feb 16, 2018 22:13:40   #
blackest Loc: Ireland
 
MT Shooter wrote:
Yongnuo makes several models, as does Vello.


Yongnou rf603's type c for canon type n for nikon are transceivers which is handy I modded one nikon transceiver to trigger panasonic, I actually shoot pentax which is the same as nikon apart from the shutter cord which is the same as canon. I keep meaning to get a third canon type then depending on which transceiver is on the camera all 3 will work with canon nikon pentax and panasonic probably olympus too but not sony (i'd need a fourth for sony)

Each transceiver has a pc sync socket which allows you to have a wired connection as well as wireless. gives me the option to trigger my studio flash wirelessly via transceiver to transceiver via wired link or just a wired link from transceiver on camera to the studio flash. each also has a socket for a shutter release cable this has worked for me triggering both pentax and panasonic shutters remotely via my other transceiver. They are cheap I think i paid about $20 for the pair and a single will cost me about $15 They seem reliable and have dip switches to set the radio channel each takes 2 AAA batteries.

The negative they are manual triggers you can't dial power up and down on the slaves from the camera, that to me isn't a problem. If you have e-ttl compatible flash units you probably want to be able to adjust from camera, some of the yongnou flashes can do that but i have zero experience with them.

The rf603's are a nice basic trigger and i think you can stack them as well for more sophisticated flash arrangements. great value for money you can pay more for a pc-sync cord.

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Feb 17, 2018 07:48:08   #
dcampbell52 Loc: Clearwater Fl
 
CWW wrote:
Greetings, is there a device that combines a radio controlled shutter release with a flash trigger? I am thinking I could use it as a remoter shutter release or separately as a flash trigger or combined. Thanks in advance.


I use Vello and like it. I have a Vello receiver for each of my cameras (and one for my wife's) and can control all with one remote or (I have a remote for each) I can control each separately with it's own remote. All I have to do is reprogram to put all of the cameras on one channel or keep them separate. I've used a label maker to mark each remote and controller so that I know which remote controls which. The controller can slide into the hot shoe on the camera or you can let it hang from the control cord that goes into the camera. (NOTE: the controller only uses the hot shoe as a place to sit and does not use any of the electrical/flash connections. However, by hanging it from its cable (I use a Velcro strap and fasten it to my tripod) it allows me to either use the popup flash or one of my external flashes on the hot shoe. The remote is excellent when I use the popup flash and my Nikon SB800 and 2 Nikon SB910s for off camera lighting. This allows me to be in front of the camera working on my portrait subject and getting their pose just right then pressing the remote release to take the shot.

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Feb 17, 2018 08:04:30   #
TheStarvingArtist
 
pocket wizard can do this.

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Feb 17, 2018 08:16:14   #
Notorious T.O.D. Loc: Harrisburg, North Carolina
 
Pocket Wizard, CamRanger and some Canon cameras as well as other lower cost options to do it.

Best,
Todd Ferguson

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Feb 17, 2018 13:31:02   #
CWW Loc: North Jersey
 
MT Shooter wrote:
Yongnuo makes several models, as does Vello.


Thanks, I'll check it out.

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Feb 17, 2018 13:31:47   #
CWW Loc: North Jersey
 
blackest wrote:
Yongnou rf603's type c for canon type n for nikon are transceivers which is handy I modded one nikon transceiver to trigger panasonic, I actually shoot pentax which is the same as nikon apart from the shutter cord which is the same as canon. I keep meaning to get a third canon type then depending on which transceiver is on the camera all 3 will work with canon nikon pentax and panasonic probably olympus too but not sony (i'd need a fourth for sony)

Each transceiver has a pc sync socket which allows you to have a wired connection as well as wireless. gives me the option to trigger my studio flash wirelessly via transceiver to transceiver via wired link or just a wired link from transceiver on camera to the studio flash. each also has a socket for a shutter release cable this has worked for me triggering both pentax and panasonic shutters remotely via my other transceiver. They are cheap I think i paid about $20 for the pair and a single will cost me about $15 They seem reliable and have dip switches to set the radio channel each takes 2 AAA batteries.

The negative they are manual triggers you can't dial power up and down on the slaves from the camera, that to me isn't a problem. If you have e-ttl compatible flash units you probably want to be able to adjust from camera, some of the yongnou flashes can do that but i have zero experience with them.

The rf603's are a nice basic trigger and i think you can stack them as well for more sophisticated flash arrangements. great value for money you can pay more for a pc-sync cord.
Yongnou rf603's type c for canon type n for nikon ... (show quote)


Thanks, great info!

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Feb 17, 2018 13:32:52   #
CWW Loc: North Jersey
 
Notorious T.O.D. wrote:
Pocket Wizard, CamRanger and some Canon cameras as well as other lower cost options to do it.

Best,
Todd Ferguson


Thanks Todd, I'll check them all.

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Feb 17, 2018 13:54:39   #
Gene51 Loc: Yonkers, NY, now in LSD (LowerSlowerDelaware)
 
CWW wrote:
Greetings, is there a device that combines a radio controlled shutter release with a flash trigger? I am thinking I could use it as a remoter shutter release or separately as a flash trigger or combined. Thanks in advance.


I use an older model of the Yongnuo - the RF 602. It works fine with my Nikon gear as a flash trigger or a remote shutter release. In fact, I set it up to do both using multiple triggers on different channels. One channel to handle the shutter release, and the other channel to trigger the flash. Worked flawlessly. They have since upgraded their offering to the RF605 -

https://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/1110981-REG/yongnuo_rf_605_n_wireless_flash_trigger_remote_for.html?ap=y&c3api=1876%2C%7Bcreative%7D%2C%7Bkeyword%7D&gclid=Cj0KCQiAwp_UBRD7ARIsAMie3Xb8iewljAAY6LEC92WcxgJGUh4UKUVUUPz0-NmTfvsfeBgXUU_ZrIoaAhhbEALw_wcB

I've been using their products since 2013 without issues. This was taken solo, with my other hand triggering the camera.


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Feb 17, 2018 13:57:01   #
CWW Loc: North Jersey
 
Gene51 wrote:
I use an older model of the Yongnuo - the RF 602. It works fine with my Nikon gear as a flash trigger or a remote shutter release. In fact, I set it up to do both using multiple triggers on different channels. One channel to handle the shutter release, and the other channel to trigger the flash. Worked flawlessly. They have since upgraded their offering to the RF605 -

https://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/1110981-REG/yongnuo_rf_605_n_wireless_flash_trigger_remote_for.html?ap=y&c3api=1876%2C%7Bcreative%7D%2C%7Bkeyword%7D&gclid=Cj0KCQiAwp_UBRD7ARIsAMie3Xb8iewljAAY6LEC92WcxgJGUh4UKUVUUPz0-NmTfvsfeBgXUU_ZrIoaAhhbEALw_wcB

I've been using their products since 2013 without issues. This was taken solo, with my other hand triggering the camera.
I use an older model of the Yongnuo - the RF 602. ... (show quote)


Thanks, I'll check it out.

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Feb 17, 2018 14:55:03   #
Novicus Loc: north and east
 
Gene51 wrote:
I use an older model of the Yongnuo - the RF 602. It works fine with my Nikon gear as a flash trigger or a remote shutter release. In fact, I set it up to do both using multiple triggers on different channels. One channel to handle the shutter release, and the other channel to trigger the flash. Worked flawlessly. They have since upgraded their offering to the RF605 -

https://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/1110981-REG/yongnuo_rf_605_n_wireless_flash_trigger_remote_for.html?ap=y&c3api=1876%2C%7Bcreative%7D%2C%7Bkeyword%7D&gclid=Cj0KCQiAwp_UBRD7ARIsAMie3Xb8iewljAAY6LEC92WcxgJGUh4UKUVUUPz0-NmTfvsfeBgXUU_ZrIoaAhhbEALw_wcB

I've been using their products since 2013 without issues. This was taken solo, with my other hand triggering the camera.
I use an older model of the Yongnuo - the RF 602. ... (show quote)


That is a Great picture...Wow !!!

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Feb 17, 2018 15:07:37   #
willowstick Loc: Northern Alberta,Canada
 
Pentax has a cordless remote available
I quite enjoy mine

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Feb 17, 2018 17:04:05   #
jcboy3
 
CWW wrote:
Greetings, is there a device that combines a radio controlled shutter release with a flash trigger? I am thinking I could use it as a remoter shutter release or separately as a flash trigger or combined. Thanks in advance.


Lots of flash triggers can be used as remote shutter triggers; you just need the appropriate cable. But these are manual flash triggers; the TTL flash triggers I know of do not do both.

Doing both simultaneously is rare. Usually, you use the transmitter on camera to trigger the flash, or you use the receiver mounted on camera with shutter release cable to trigger the camera (using the transmitter in your hand).

Cactus V6 can do both; you need three of them. One in hand, one on camera, one attached to flash (or you can use on of their flashes with built in receiver). These are manual flash triggers, as well, but provide remote power adjustment to compatible flashes. They are expensive.

My advice is to get an Andoer dual hot shoe splitter and two sets of remote flash triggers. Use one for flash, one for remote trigger. Works great and is an inexpensive solution.

For straight triggers, I use Pixel Soldiers. I can set the remote flash to Auto to get flexible flash illumination.

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