p.3 #1 · Radiopopper JrX Prices and Shipping Date now on blog...
Given that you can't adjust FEC remotely from the flash, ratios or wireless manual with ratios without the zone controller, all of which you can do without buying a new widget if you use RP, I wouldn't get too excited about it. If using the zone controller then forget having a flash on camera as well.
What really bugs me about RP is the fact that the PX has no input sync port so you can't fire Jx slaves without having a flash on camera, a trigger with no PC sync ability is rather pathetic. I'm also fustrated about their lying re: non US units. They've said that the Jx system will soon be availible worldwide, given that the Px is still not outside the US and a week ago they told me it would be at least 30 days till they know when it might be availible, the idea that a new system would magically get the correct licenses immediately when the Px that's 7 months old is still nowhere near...
p.3 #2 · Radiopopper JrX Prices and Shipping Date now on blog...
If you use RP's with a mix of Canon 580's and AB's, is the main advantage of getting the RP basic JrX that you can avoid the pre-flash tripping of the AB's if you had used its slave function. Other than that, I'm not sure what the benefit is over the AB's built in slave function, unless you are so far away that the slave doesn't pick up enough light to trigger the AB. Both the slave function and the basic JrX require you to manually set the power level.
Seems like the Studio version is worth the bump in price if this is true (?).
p.3 #3 · Radiopopper JrX Prices and Shipping Date now on blog...
erichard wrote:
is the main advantage of getting the RP basic JrX that you can avoid the pre-flash tripping of the AB's if you had used its slave function. Other than that, I'm not sure what the benefit is over the AB's built in slave function,
Seriously? You see no advantage in these over a simple built-in optical trigger? If that is the case, then you are quite correct... you do not need any of the advantages found in the Radiopopper system. Save yourself the extravagance and just stick with optical.
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tgomearajr wrote:
Seriously? You see no advantage in these over a simple built-in optical trigger? If that is the case, then you are quite correct... you do not need any of the advantages found in the Radiopopper system. Save yourself the extravagance and just stick with optical.
Tom
Well, you didn't exactly tell what the advantage of the basic JrX is over the AB built in optical slave, other than what was mentioned. So what is it?
If you are using an AB, you are not using ETTL anymore, but are using manual flash, and what would be handy in manual flash is to control the power remotely, which the basic unit doesn't do. I'm guessing you get it to deal with the preflash, but maybe someone else has a better answer. Maybe to work better in bright sunlight?
p.3 #10 · Radiopopper JrX Prices and Shipping Date now on blog...
Well I've been sort of following these for a while now. I've always wanted pocketwizards but can't justify them and don't want to buy something that could be unreliable. Looking forward to these being released in the UK. Don't suppose anyone has heard a date anywhere? I think I read about 8 weeks after the US release date?
p.3 #11 · Radiopopper JrX Prices and Shipping Date now on blog...
aeast wrote:
PX for both the trans and rec or would I be able to get JRX receivers and use the PX trans to keep ETTL?
Thanks for your response. I find these intriguing regardless of ETTL (AB and 580EXii's) but trying to figure out where best to put my money.
You loose *TTL altogether with the JRX models. You have to stay with the trans and rec PX to get *TTL of any sort. If you simply want manual control you go with JRX.
p.3 #12 · Radiopopper JrX Prices and Shipping Date now on blog...
If not using Alien Bees or Canon 580EX II would it be better to go with CyberSyncs or RadioPopper JrXs? I think now I just want reliable wireless triggers without the expense of Pocket Wizards.
p.3 #14 · Radiopopper JrX Prices and Shipping Date now on blog...
Man has a point. If only to not have to use C123 batteries.
I'm getting a reply today from a guy who has been testing the RP's in the UK, I'm hoping that any interference if present is negligeble in real world use and then I have to decide whether I'm buying Jx recievers as well (px is a given) or actually use my feet to go and change power settings like I've done till now. My inate laziness does like the idea though, especially with setups in big halls and when the light is just high enough to pull your shirt out when you reach up to change settings!
p.3 #16 · Radiopopper JrX Prices and Shipping Date now on blog...
These are really attractive to me, as i shoot extreme sports and just want a simple trigger. the idea that i can have a transmitter and two receivers fora little more than one pocket wizard is beyond nice
p.3 #17 · Radiopopper JrX Prices and Shipping Date now on blog...
cordellwillis wrote:
You loose *TTL altogether with the JRX models. You have to stay with the trans and rec PX to get *TTL of any sort. If you simply want manual control you go with JRX.
Not exactly. You can get remote manual control of Alien Bees or flashes and ETTL at the same time by using a PX Transmitter and a PX receiver for the TTL flashes and a JuniorX receiver at the same time for the manual flashes.
The two modes aren't mutually mutually exclusive, which is one of the big advantages of the Radio Popper system.
For example, you can use remote, manually-controlled flashes for fill off the ceiling or the background at an event, while keeping a TTL key light. Very handy...
p.3 #18 · Radiopopper JrX Prices and Shipping Date now on blog...
Jon Guilbault wrote:
Not exactly. You can get remote manual control of Alien Bees or flashes and ETTL at the same time by using a PX Transmitter and a PX receiver for the TTL flashes and a JuniorX receiver at the same time for the manual flashes.
The two modes aren't mutually mutually exclusive, which is one of the big advantages of the Radio Popper system.
For example, you can use remote, manually-controlled flashes for fill off the ceiling or the background at an event, while keeping a TTL key light. Very handy...
But wouldn't I need the JRx Transmitter in order to remotely control the AB's with JRx Recievers in addition to a PX transmitter and PX receivers to use ETTL on the 580's? In other words have two transmitters on camera to control both studio strobes and small ETTL strobes with their corresponding px and Jrx recievers.
p.3 #19 · Radiopopper JrX Prices and Shipping Date now on blog...
I'm no expert and I have a similar question posted on their blog about controlling *TTL flashes. Based on what I read (download their users guide), I **believe** the JrX can only control *TTL flashes in manual mode. In other words, you don't get *TTL control, just manual flash control.
The PX Trans on the other hand controls TTL and Manual flash of TTL enabled flashes and PB lights using either the PX Receiver and/or JrX Studio Strobe Receiver.
Again, this is my understanding. Their manual may help a bit but it's still somewhat confussing as to what does who/what.
p.3 #20 · Radiopopper JrX Prices and Shipping Date now on blog...
Jon Guilbault wrote:
Not exactly. You can get remote manual control of Alien Bees or flashes and ETTL at the same time by using a PX Transmitter and a PX receiver for the TTL flashes and a JuniorX receiver at the same time for the manual flashes.
The two modes aren't mutually mutually exclusive, which is one of the big advantages of the Radio Popper system.
For example, you can use remote, manually-controlled flashes for fill off the ceiling or the background at an event, while keeping a TTL key light. Very handy...
But as I understand it you must have the PX to CONTROL TTL. Sure, you can trigger a TTL flash with the JrX, but you can't do the whole TTL thing.....only trigger the flash in slave/manual mode. Otherwise why would anyone spend the extra money for the PX system?
