hi just to share my exp - phottix has a few range. for budget can get phottix tetra, i have a few, they are ok but lack on the range and compatibility so just it it for close proximity or studio is fine. dedicated transmitter and receiver. if in large venue for e..g event sometimes it doesn't trigger if a bit far.

I've switched to using a few phottix Atlas which is pocket wizard compatible. the range is far greater. Atlas is transceiver (same unit for xmit or xceive)
http://www.lightingrumours.com/phottix-atl...zard-review-299

you an even use it as a wireless remote trigger. highly recommend it for serious strobist.


cost Tetra = rm 99 or so for one set (transmitter n receiver)
cost Atlas = about rm 350 for one unit
cost Pocket Wizard = about rm 9xx or so for one unit



This post has been edited by crocs: Jan 28 2011, 01:14 PM

yes you need 2 units. one to put on your camera hotshoe and one to plug/attach your flash/strobe.

if you have 3 flashes you need 4 atlas (1 on the body to act as trigger). well you can set the 430 to slave mode and have the 580 trigger it but have to be line of sight or at least where the sensor can detect the flash, but admittedly this is my theory as i don't use this method. it should work though. if you attach the atlas then even behind a wall it will trigger.

to use the atlas as a remote shutter button you need to buy a seperate cable. it can simultaneously release shutter as well as trigger flashes. you can buy from the guy in garage sales (camera2u) his name is daniel i bought 10 from him so far.

do remember to turn off the atlas when not in use else the battery will drain. uses 2 AA batt included.

p.s. it can trigger SB and Nissin too (and other models)

This post has been edited by crocs: Jan 28 2011, 01:42 PM

hi havent check this thread in a while. the strato works off 2.4 Ghz so it's not compatible with the so called industry standard Pocket wizard. also the units are either receiver or transmitter. For the price in my opinion it would be better to use the Atlas which is a transceiver.

disclaimer: i have not personally use this myself but have tried the other ones.