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A question for the photogs

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1080ski
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How do you trigger your off camera flash? I shoot nikon and currently use the iTTL system that my camera supports out of the box but I have been feeling a bit limited in both the range and placement of my flash. What do you use? I am thinking of getting some pocket-wizzard knock offs on ebay (will do research to see which ones actually work) but I am curious about what other people use.


Feb 21 2010 7:13PM
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Aenigma
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I'm using Alienbees Cybersyncs right now, but I might switch to Pocket Wizards in the near future. We'll see.
Feb 22 2010 12:17AM
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no_steeze
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i use a really shitty opteka wireless trigger

it cost $30 but has never let me down...i think i'm just lucky
Feb 22 2010 12:34AM
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1337
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yo iodice, check this out:
http://snowtographers.com/2010/how-to-diy/beginner-lighting-part-1-equipment
i thought it was super helpful and tells you what to look for (i believe that they talked about the ebay triggers), and if you still have questions, PM Snowcase. He is super legit when it comes to the photography stuff and should be super helpful.
Feb 22 2010 12:39AM
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A.R.
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im a big fan of pocket wizards transceivers, but they are pricy, and tempermental in the cold.
Feb 22 2010 10:30AM
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Elife
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i use ebay triggers, they aren't amazing but when they break i buy new ones, no sweat.
Feb 22 2010 5:50PM
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A.R.
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check out the alien bees cybersync's awell. look llike good units for the money
Feb 22 2010 8:14PM
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