I didn't get around to writing the VW review, mainly because I have been distracted by these triggers. So, I will write my first impressions on these "Poverty Triggers." For those who don't want to shell out over 400 big ones for those amazing pocket wizards, there is another alternative, Gadget Infinity's wireless flash triggers. Now I never had the V2s but these V4s are supposed to be a lot better. The build quality seems pretty good. None of the plastic bends or moves on either the receiver or transmitter. Only time will tell how well the receiver will hold up with the weight of the flash head on it. Moving on to what you guys and gals want to know about, reliability.
Well, the good news is, on all of the shots I have taken so far, the flash has fired every time.
The bad news, if you can call it that, is the receiver was within a few feet if the transmitter.
What can I say, I only had them for a day. As far as setup goes, it is simple. I didn't even need to look at the directions. Just slide 'em on to the hotshoes and start shootin' away.
Before I forget, this V4 set came with a PC sync cord so I can connect the receiver to a flash or studio strobe without using the hot shoe. "When Light Dances" was also included in this set. It's a small book with photos that used Cactus's triggers to light up the subject. The book gives you a little diagram how the shot was lit.
These triggers are without a doubt, worth the $40 I paid for them.
A few (very quick) shots taken with a 580EX ii triggered by the V4s.
This one I used a "poverty reflector." (Folded piece of paper)
Straight from Hong Kong, Gadget Infinity V4s...
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