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RadioPopper Sekonic Module and Nano Receiver Studio Set

SKU: RPNANORSMFR: 890131

Reliable camera flash triggers, up to 1000' range.
Multi-channel radio triggers for studio lighting.
Easy setup radio triggers with universal compatibility.
Seamless flash trigger integration with Sekonic meters.
902-928 MHz frequency ensures robust triggering.

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Smith-Victor Shoe Slave Adapter

SKU: SV690545MFR: 690545

Reliable flash trigger adapter for Smith-Victor.
Hot shoe adapter enables easy setup and use.
Multi-channel trigger ensures seamless operation.
Long range triggering for off-camera flash use.
Fast recycle time with shoe slave adapter.

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Cactus V5 Shutter Cable for Panasonic LUMIX and Leica

SKU: CACV5PANMFR: CACSCPAN

Reliable trigger cable for Panasonic/Leica cameras.
Ensures fast recycle with compatible flash units.
Extends to 60cm for flexible studio photography.
Multi-channel support for seamless flash triggering.
Easy setup shutter cable; get shooting quickly.

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RadioPopper JrX Sync Cable Kit

SKU: RPJRXCABLEMFR: 890152

Reliable triggering with RadioPopper accessories.
Extended range for remote camera and flash control.
Multi-channel support ensures interference-free use.
Long battery life for extended photography sessions.
TTL support for accurate flash exposure control.

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Flashpoint X5-O 2.4GHz TTL Wireless Flash Trigger For Panasonic/Olympus Cameras

SKU: FPX5OMFR: FP-X5-O

Works with Optional iT32 Mini Flash
Extended wireless range up to 400 feet.
Reliable TTL flash triggering for Olympus.
Seamless compatibility with iT32 flashes.
Multiple trigger modes for versatile use.

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Optical Transmitters & Optical Receivers

Optical transmitters and receivers let you control off-camera flashes, like strobes, without the potential issues of other methods like RF. Their near-instant activation allows for fast shutter speeds and they generally work with any camera or camera system. More expensive models include RF or IR triggers as well. Browse Adorama’s collection of Optical Transmitters & Receivers from Yongnuo, Flashpoint, Pocket Wizard and more.

Optical transmitters vs IR vs RF

The three main kinds of wireless triggers are optical, IR, and RF. Each has strengths and weaknesses, and each has their uses. Optical transmitters and receivers sense when another flash fires, and then trigger the flash/strobe that they’re attached to. IR triggers sense an infrared signal sent from a transmitter. RF is the same, except they use radio frequencies.

Optical triggers may have difficulty outdoors in bright light, since they require a certain level of brightness-difference between the ambient light and the flash. They don’t require line of sight per se, but they may have trouble if there’s not enough light to sense that a flash fired. One way around this is mounting the trigger where it can “see” the other flash, then running a cable to the strobe you want to trigger.

RF doesn’t require line of sight, and it doesn’t have issues with bright ambient light. However, these triggers may struggle in certain environments that impede RF signals. Thick walls, especially those with metal, could be an issue. A sporting event with a lot of other photographers using RF triggers may also lead to problems.

IR triggers require line of sight, and their range is more limited compared to RF. They tend to be a cheaper option, however, and can transmit TTL data between the camera and the transmitter.

Compatibility

The simplest of optical receivers and transmitters are compatible with any system, they only need to sense the light burst created by a main flash. For optical triggers that include other types of triggers, such as IR and RF, you’ll need to check that they’re compatible with your camera or with the other transmitters and receivers currently in your kit. Some only work with specific brands, while others are universal.

Optical Triggers for Photography

RadioPopper Sekonic Module and Nano Receiver Studio Set

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Smith-Victor Shoe Slave Adapter

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Cactus V5 Shutter Cable for Panasonic LUMIX and Leica

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RadioPopper JrX Sync Cable Kit

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Flashpoint X5-O 2.4GHz TTL Wireless Flash Trigger For Panasonic/Olympus Cameras

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Optical Transmitters & Optical Receivers

Optical transmitters vs IR vs RF

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