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PocketWizard MiniTT vs Phottix Odin for HSS
pwp:
--- Quote from: Bosman on July 31, 2012, 06:18:32 PM ---I wouldn't do PW unless you are using Nikon my friend.
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Really? Can you elaborate? What are the issues?
PW
Bosman:
--- Quote from: pwp on August 02, 2012, 12:52:53 AM ---
--- Quote from: Bosman on July 31, 2012, 06:18:32 PM ---I wouldn't do PW unless you are using Nikon my friend.
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Really? Can you elaborate? What are the issues?
PW
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I can't remember too many specifics but i would get different results each time when shooting in manual and letting the flashes have plenty of recycle time. I was getting a few consistant shots on my 1dm3 then it went to crap in a short time. I tested the re-shipped brand new items PW sent me as a way to allow PW another chance. They failed me. I used the socks then i used the expensive plastic shield i purchased with similar issues. I got on the phone with tech support and they have me do their "Top down procedure". Put the wizard on the camera, put the flash on the wizard with the sock, turn the flash on then the wizard then the camera. I ran new tests and got random results using each of the 3 cameras i own. I said i am sorry but i can't call tech support when i am doing a wedding i want to return these, i gave you guys one more chance and it didn't work out.
I am using PW plusII's manually with no issues other than one of the 3 i own decided to stop working again for the second time i have sent it in. However, these in general are very reliable.
wickidwombat:
Pw have a history of killing 580ex ii flashes just google it that's what caused me to look else where
But I can't fault the odins at all to be honest they are really really solid performers
briansquibb:
--- Quote from: wickidwombat on August 02, 2012, 07:06:15 PM ---Pw have a history of killing 580ex ii flashes just google it that's what caused me to look else where
But I can't fault the odins at all to be honest they are really really solid performers
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I have been using PW for HSS for sometime now. Contrary to other posters I have no issues, either in missed flashes or damage to 580EXII.
That said I tend to keep the flash within about 50-60ft.
HSS and the PW HSS work well.
If you have a 5DIII or 1DX then these are not yet supported by PW - worth checking the others
Bosman:
--- Quote from: wickidwombat on August 02, 2012, 07:06:15 PM ---Pw have a history of killing 580ex ii flashes just google it that's what caused me to look else where
But I can't fault the odins at all to be honest they are really really solid performers
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2 of my flashes have died since i used the PW TT system. Its expensive to have repaired. I have 5 flashes now, 7 if you count the 270ex's but i don't. I won't be caught without at least one working flash! I didn't use the TT system a ton over the 2yrs i had them but When i got them out i'd have extreme joy at 1/4000 sync speed and sometimes good results then other times I couldn't get consistency. I figured i had $1600 in the system i should find a way to like them...Besides who wants to fart around with RF socks and buying custom RF plastic shields just so they work? I did and they still sucked. I regret being their beta tester. In speaking with them over the phone they admitted they had a lot of problems with them for Canon. I really didn't expect that admission, still they never recalled them and offered a new improved trigger which makes them complete A** holes. Sorry, i just can't stand corporations that create crappy products and then handle it only if people complain, or just give you a work around for the problem. Seriously $1600 in flash triggers and i'm on the line with Tech support to get advice on work arounds...Its just wrong.
At least Odins work, the main on camera part however has been reported to be kinda chintzy and cheaply made. Seriously with todays plastics tech they couldn't do better? Still people don't seem to issue any other quality or function issues other than one draw back in function i just can't remember what it was.
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