Wireless CTR-301 eBay Triggers Review

[motleypixel]

Hey gang,

Here's my review of the Wireless CTR-301 eBay Triggers:

<a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XubxjllV00k" target="_blank">http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XubxjllV00k</a>

Cheers,
Roy

[lukeap69]

hi

i can't seem to read the review. i don't know what is the problem.

cheers

[motleypixel]

hi

i can't seem to read the review. i don't know what is the problem.

cheers

lukeap69, there's nothing to read...can you see the youtube video in the first post above?

-Roy

[lukeap69]

ah... that maybe it. Youtube is blocked here.

Thanks

[jvidal.foto]

Hi, I've done a search and took me to this page.
I had already seen these triggers and the
cactus version 4.

In your review you use a trippod to hold
the receiver, but since this receiver has not
the shoe mount ¿how do you put in an low cost
umbrella flash mount? I mean something like this :
http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/298709-REG/Impact_3117_Umbrella_Bracket.html

I asked directly to the manufacturer and its ebay show, and got this:

Hi friend,


 
Thanks very much for your letter.
 
I have the Flash shoe umbrella Holder Swivel light Stand, here is the link:
http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&rd=1&item=150326823085&ssPageName=STRK:MESE:IT
 
but it can't be compatible with CTR-301, because the bottom of receiver with CTR-301 is flat,
but you can mount the CTR-301 into the tripod, please kindly note.
 
Wish you a good day.
 
Best regards,
hkyongnuophotoequipment

[motleypixel]

This is easy, I use the same umbrella swivel mount. All you have to do remove the silver hot-shoe mount (un-screw it) and then you screw the rcvr into the brass 1/4" male threaded post.

Understand?

Maybe I'll post a pic later.

-Roy

[jvidal.foto]

Ok,  I understand.

I've found these chinese brackets  that seem to
be the right ones for the CT-301 from ebay's StudioPlus USA:

http://stores.shop.ebay.com/studioplus-USA_Umbrellas-Adapter_W0QQ_fsubZ399482018QQ_sidZ16400138QQ_trksidZp4634Q2ec0Q2em322

[motleypixel]

Yes those will work too...if you don't mind, please give us your thoughts on those swivels when you get them in...overall quality etc.

Thanks,
Roy

[jvidal.foto]

Ok, I'll continue searching becaus I'd like to have them
including the umbrella and even the light stand.

I've seen some interesting kits here:
http://www.mpex.com/page.htm?PG=STROBIST1XKITS,
but shipping cost would be very expensive to me  .

Once I have all the stuff I'll let you know.   

[jvidal.foto]

Has anybody tested the P version of these trigger?

I've read they have a PC port or a jack port.

[photofreak66]

Hi gang,
For those wanting an updated overview of all the currently popular flash trigger options, here is a YouTube video that runs through the major contenders as of 2010.

Wireless Flash Triggers Compared

Hope you find it helpful.

[motleypixel]

Sweet, thanks Phil!