Wireless flash triggers Reviews

Wireless flash triggers Reviews

Get creative with your lighting! Free your flashgun with one of these remote triggering systems.

Cactus V6

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Controlling multiple flashguns from one receiver is great for creative lighting effects, but not everyone is lucky enough to own a selection of flashguns from the same brand. The clever thing about the Cactus is that it can simultaneously control a whole range of different flashguns, including Canon, Nikon, Nissin and Sigma models.
You’ll need two V6s to get started, which makes the combined price slightly less appealing, but the system offers an excellent 100-metre range and the ability to manage four flash groups over 16 channels. There’s also a simple but speedy control system.
Cross-brand flashgun and camera compatibility. Unfortunately, the Cactus V6 can’t wirelessly transmit TTL metering signals. If you've got a mix of flashguns, this is the triggering system to buy.

Calumet Quad Plus

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Unlike pricier triggering systems, the Calumet Quad Plus has to make do without a fancy LCD control panel, and it doesn’t have wireless TTL capabilities. Even so, build quality is good and there are metal hotshoe mounts, including one that enables TTL pass-through.
The Quad Plus can control four groups of flashguns over four channels and, thanks to its radio frequency system, you can be up to 150m from your flashguns.
Canon and Nikon versions are available. Both have a control system that’s effortlessly easy to use. The Quad Plus can also be used as a wired or wireless remote shutter release.
Extensive wireless range with control over multiple flashgun groups.  Unfortunately, the Calumet Quad Plus lacks wireless TTL transmission; no remote power adjustment.

Hahnel Viper

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The Viper will control up to three groups of flashguns via its impressive 2.4GHz radio frequency range. Unlike the other systems here, there’s no choice of channels, as Hahnel uses an automatic Digital Chanel Matching system to connect the transmitter to each receiver without interference.
Operation is a cinch using the single control wheel and clear, backlit screen. There’s even a manual override option if you want to set a flashgun’s power independently of the Viper.
Unfortunately, the Viper system is only compatible with Canon cameras, and it can’t wirelessly transmit TTL signals.
Remote power adjustment and auto channel adjustment. Good mid-range option for Canon users.