High speed sync capability on wireless flash triggers....

[bob williams]

James, considering that the higher end and more expensive flash triggers normally offer much more than just HSS, you might want to look at the rest of the specs. For example, the Pocket Wizards Flex TT5s offer HSS, but they also offer ETTL, multiple flash ETTL, control from camera, multiple frquency settings, etc---if you need these other functions, then it would probably be worth the cost. If all you need or think you need is just a basic flash trigger, then the less expensive ones may be the right choice for you. My suggestion is don't make a decision based on one feature, look at all the features of the devices, then decide which one is appropriate for you.

Good luck

[jks_photo]

James, considering that the higher end and more expensive flash triggers normally offer much more than just HSS, you might want to look at the rest of the specs. For example, the Pocket Wizards Flex TT5s offer HSS, but they also offer ETTL, multiple flash ETTL, control from camera, multiple frquency settings, etc---if you need these other functions, then it would probably be worth the cost. If all you need or think you need is just a basic flash trigger, then the less expensive ones may be the right choice for you. My suggestion is don't make a decision based on one feature, look at all the features of the devices, then decide which one is appropriate for you.

Good luck

hi bob,

Thaks for your input... Yes i am aware that most triggers offering HSS also offer ETTL and a myraid of other features, ETTL for me was most enticing. After doing my research though and hearing from guys who use non ETTL triggers, it seems that ETTL is not a "necessity". Honestly, I always wanted ETTL triggers but their cost is a huge reason why I haven't gotten them yet. Also from my understanding [which is "very limited" that is saying it nicely] ETTL works in a way where the flash gets data from the camera and lens regarding shot settings like ISO speed Shutter speed and Aperture and distance from subject as "measured" by the lens.Using all these data the flash determines the "appropriate" flash output power to get the proper exposure...right?

How will ETTL then, work with ETTL flash triggers when for example I am say around 8 feet from my subject, so the lans will send info to flash that subject is 8 feet away, but since i have wireless flash triggers I setup my flash to be just say 4feet on the left side of my subject. Won't this result in an over exposed shot since the flash will be outputting for 8 feet distance instead of 4 feet??

AS i said i'm not really sure if i'm correct in my understanding of this. any clarifications would be highly appreciated and would surely help me in making the right choice. thanks