RadioPopper JrX a value added alternative

[Chuck Lee]

I'm glad my cactus triggers have been doing so well and I didn't need to upgrade to another wireless trigger system yet. I've been holding out until P.C. Buff gets the Cyber Commander ("http://paulcbuff.com/pcb2009/cybercommander.html) finished but it looks like I now have a viable alternative.


Here's a nice write up by Dave Hobby over at strobist.com ("http://strobist.blogspot.com/2009/08/radiopopper-jrx-will-make-you-fat-and.html)


What do you think? ........................Sean?

[Sean Setters]

I think it's yet another reliable option to choose from. The new RadioPopper JrX will allow you to be able to control the output of AlienBee/White Lightning strobes wirelessly, which is handy for some. They'll also be able to vary the output of TTL strobes (except for the newest Nikon SB-900) using a yet-to-be-released hotshoe cube. Those are certainly nice features to have--if you need them. I don't have AlienBee/White Lightning units and I don't have enough TTL strobes to make that feature worth-while.


I'm sure the RadioPopper JrX system will work great for those who get it. However, I won't be buying a RP unit out of principle for a long time. I don't appreciate how they jerked their potential customers around for so long promising the world while delaying the release time and time again (with very communication with their customers).

[Mark Elberson]

Great read Chuck. These sound terrific. Iespecially like,"Three physical knobs, functioning just like volume controls". When I make the jump to RF triggers I'll have to decide between these and CyberSyncs. Right now it's looking like these may have the edge :)

[Chuck Lee]

I don't have AlienBee/White Lightning units


Sorry Sean, I assumed you did. Jeeze, and right there in PCBuff land too.


My favorite istheB800 in a PCB Octobox. Just way fun!![:D] You ought to try it. It's phantastic!!

[Sean Setters]

I like the portability and ease of use(especially taking power sources into consideration) of my shoe-mount flashes. Whenever I need more power, I simply throw more flashes into the umbrella/softbox. I'll re-evaluate my position when the AlienBee Max units finally start shipping...but I don't think my trunk can handle 3 or 4 Bees with all the stuff I'm already carrying. ;-)

[Chuck Lee]

Yeah, the bees are light but I wouldn't call em exactly "portable". I like my stobist kit for on site stuff. As soon as my oldest moves out we'll have his room (the closed-in, insulated, part of the house, single car garage) as a home studio. That'll be nice.