Good Wireless trigger for Canon 5D MKIII?

[D_Rochat]

I am looking for a good ettl wireless trigger system foor my 5d3 too. It appears that not all of them are as reliable as they say they are.
From what I have heard is that the "Pixel E-TTL Trigger Set Knight TR-332 for Canon" does a nice job, and it supports HSS for shutter speeds < 1/200.
I have no hands-on experience with it though....

I don't have any experience with the Pixel Knights, but I have the King model and you can't beat it for the money.

 

[Jamesy]

I thought I read somewhere that the Pixel Kings are in need of a firmware update in order to work with the 5D3.

 

[Fatalv]

I'd vote for the Yongnuo RF-603's. I just got a set of 4 in. Works great with my 7D+430EXII and 5DMk3+600EX-RT setup. The remote shutter function is awesome as well. Picked up the set of 4 on Ebay for about $55.

 

[monzak]

Does the Canon Timer Remote Controller TC-80N3 work with the 5D III?

If not, any alternative? (I'm looking for a wired remote mainly for timelapse)

Thanks

 

[wickidwombat]

Does the Canon Timer Remote Controller TC-80N3 work with the 5D III?

If not, any alternative? (I'm looking for a wired remote mainly for timelapse)

Thanks

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Timer-Remote-Cord-Shutter-Release-for-CANON-7D-5D-Mark-II-1D-1Ds-50D-40D-30D-20D-/330666846688?pt=Camera_Camcorder_Remotes&hash=item4cfd47a9e0

these are great value and have build in timelapse capability
biggest downside is no on /off switch but they work pretty well and are cheap

 

[monzak]

Thank you

on the link it doesn't say that it's compatible with the 5D III. Have you tried it (or do you know someone who has)?

because the 3-pin connection should fit the 5D III but i want to make sure there's no problem with the remote operating correctly

 

[Jamesy]

Should be fine with the 5D3 - I have a wireless shutter release (Yongnuo RF-602) and it does not say compatible with 5D3 but it works fine. Anything that worked with the 5D2 should be good.

 

[monzak]

great, then i'll go ahead and purchase it

thank you

 

[Jamesy]

You could also get the wireless version:

http://www.ebay.ca/itm/YONGNUO-MC-36R-C3-Wireless-Timer-Remote-Shutter-Release-Canon-7D-5D-Mark-II-/270925354353?pt=Camera_Camcorder_Remotes&hash=item3f1468d571

It is the wireless version of what you are looking at. I just got mine today at work and will try it out tonight on my 5D3 if you are not in a hurry to order one.

 

[monzak]

the reason i wanted a wired one is because i believe it uses less battery. Since i'll mainly use the remote for timelapses, i think it is wise to get the one that last the longest.

Though i'm not in a hurry at all so i can wait. And a feedback once you get it will be appreciated

 

[Jamesy]

The MC-36R comes with a cable that goes from the time release handle direct into the camera, thereby bypassing the wireless component. In that case the only batteries you need to be concerned with are the two AAA in the device. Up to you.

I will try it out tonight and let you know how it works.

 

[wickidwombat]

Thank you

on the link it doesn't say that it's compatible with the 5D III. Have you tried it (or do you know someone who has)?

because the 3-pin connection should fit the 5D III but i want to make sure there's no problem with the remote operating correctly

I'l check mine tonight to be 100% sure before i say yes but i am 99% sure it will work
this also works well from an iphone
http://www.dslrbot.com/

 

[Jamesy]

I will try it out tonight and let you know how it works.

I tried out the MC-36R (C3) and it works fine with the 5D3 in both manual mode and time-lapse.

 

[monzak]

great!

thank you for the feedback

 

[wickidwombat]

I will try it out tonight and let you know how it works.

I tried out the MC-36R (C3) and it works fine with the 5D3 in both manual mode and time-lapse.

yep tried mine out too and its all good

 

[pwp]

I've been checking out the PocketWizard MiniTT1 with the aim of increasing efficiency when using HSS on 580ex & 580exII. From what I've read I'll see high compatibility with my 1D MkIV, but zero compatibility with my 5DIII. Does anyone have direct experience with these combinations?

Also, does the 600ex-RT do HSS in an efficient way as offered by the PocketWizard MiniTT1? Or does it do HSS at all?

Paul Wright

 

[Jamesy]

I've been checking out the PocketWizard MiniTT1 with the aim of increasing efficiency when using HSS on 580ex & 580exII. From what I've read I'll see high compatibility with my 1D MkIV, but zero compatibility with my 5DIII. Does anyone have direct experience with these combinations?

Also, does the 600ex-RT do HSS in an efficient way as offered by the PocketWizard MiniTT1? Or does it do HSS at all?

Paul Wright

Yes, the 600EX-RT does HSS.

IF you are considering the PW MiniTT1 and Flex system, you may want to check out the Phottix Odins - I have been hearing a lot of good things about them over at Strobist.com. Here is a review on them:
http://flashhavoc.com/phottix-odin-ttl-trigger-review/

 

[pwp]

I've been checking out the PocketWizard MiniTT1 with the aim of increasing efficiency when using HSS on 580ex & 580exII. Also, does the 600ex-RT do HSS in an efficient way as offered by the PocketWizard MiniTT1?

Yes, the 600EX-RT does HSS.
IF you are considering the PW MiniTT1 and Flex system, you may want to check out the Phottix Odins - I have been hearing a lot of good things about them over at Strobist.com. Here is a review on them:
http://flashhavoc.com/phottix-odin-ttl-trigger-review/

Interesting, it looks like a good system. But it's the power usage efficiencies that the PocketWizard MiniTT1 promises, with the associated ability to do an HSS burst. Regular HSS using big apertures & higher iso might deliver 2-3 frames in a 10 FPS speed burst. If the PocketWizard MiniTT1 savings could stretch this out by even a couple of frames it's valuable to me.

Paul Wright

 

[Jamesy]

Paul,

I would head over to the the Storbist group on Flickr and ask your question: http://www.flickr.com/groups/strobist/

If anyone can answer it they can.

Here is a review by the same guy on Strobist.com:
http://www.flickr.com/groups/strobist/discuss/72157628093126883/?search=phottix+odin

That would likely be the appropriate thread to post in if you don't find your answer there.

 

[briansquibb]

Paul,

I would head over to the the Storbist group on Flickr and ask your question: http://www.flickr.com/groups/strobist/

If anyone can answer it they can.

Here is a review by the same guy on Strobist.com:
http://www.flickr.com/groups/strobist/discuss/72157628093126883/?search=phottix+odin

That would likely be the appropriate thread to post in if you don't find your answer there.

I use this too - and also the remote camera trigger that comes with the mini/flex.