sfethan Posted January 18, 2015 Share #1 Posted January 18, 2015 Advertisement (gone after registration) Hi I am looking for a wireless Flash trigger set for my M9. I have studies several different brands and found out that Phottix is probably the one that I could afford and quite reliable. As I know that M9's hotshoe is much tighter than other brands such as Canon. Does Phottix Ares work on M9? Thanks Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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verendus Posted January 18, 2015 Share #2 Posted January 18, 2015 I use Flashwave III. Tiny little unit that works amazingly well with Leica. You will need at least one receiver and transmitter. I use with 3 Nikon SB80DX, and they work well. One good thing about the old Nikon Flashes like SB24 and SB80 is that they can be used in A mode in M bodies with wonderful natural result. TTL is over-rated in my opinion. My M9 serves as a wonderful studio portrait camera with speedlights. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
rramesh Posted January 18, 2015 Share #3 Posted January 18, 2015 The ones from Yongnuo on eBay are cheap and very good. Just make sure you get the right model (the Nikon version is what you need). Note that none of the flash triggers will support TTL. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
sfethan Posted January 19, 2015 Author Share #4 Posted January 19, 2015 The ones from Yongnuo on eBay are cheap and very good. Just make sure you get the right model (the Nikon version is what you need). Note that none of the flash triggers will support TTL. Thanks for both of your reply. What's the difference between Canon and Nikon model? Does this also apply to Phottix ones? Thanks Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
rramesh Posted January 20, 2015 Share #5 Posted January 20, 2015 Different pin arrangement. Only the Nikon ones work with Leica. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
fore Posted January 20, 2015 Share #6 Posted January 20, 2015 Different pin arrangement. Only the Nikon ones work with Leica. Darn. Of course I only have Canon flashes. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
2wk Posted January 21, 2015 Share #7 Posted January 21, 2015 Advertisement (gone after registration) I use Flashwave III. Tiny little unit that works amazingly well with Leica. You will need at least one receiver and transmitter. I use with 3 Nikon SB80DX, and they work well. One good thing about the old Nikon Flashes like SB24 and SB80 is that they can be used in A mode in M bodies with wonderful natural result. TTL is over-rated in my opinion. My M9 serves as a wonderful studio portrait camera with speedlights. I second the Flashwave 3. The small size is great for Leicas. I use it on the MM & X Vario. The latter is able to sync up to 1/1000 of a second on continuous burst! I use it with the Nikon SB-800, Canon 530exii & 430exii. I'm actually able to trigger all of them with only one receiver. I attach it to the 530, the nikon has a built in optical slave and I attach a tiny optical eye to the 430. I have never had one problem with the Flashwave. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
sfethan Posted January 22, 2015 Author Share #8 Posted January 22, 2015 So my camera is M9, Flash is Canon 430EX II. Should I still go for "Nikon" model? What's the difference between triggers that supports TTL and triggers that doesn't? Thank you Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
sfethan Posted January 22, 2015 Author Share #9 Posted January 22, 2015 Thank you for your reply. I'm going to try Phottix Ares, which fits all brand models on manual mode. :-) by the way, is there any electronic limitation on the settings while triggering the Flash? I heard that some wireless triggers might hurt the M9 electronic circulation? Phottix Ares Flash Trigger Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
haroldp Posted January 22, 2015 Share #10 Posted January 22, 2015 Darn. Of course I only have Canon flashes. Just a thought, will the Nikon pinned transmitter on the camera work with a Canon pinned receiver under the flash(es). ?. Has anybody tried this ? ... H Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
thighslapper Posted January 25, 2015 Share #11 Posted January 25, 2015 (edited) I would strongly recommend the Yongnuo YN560-Tx flash controller and matching YN560-111 flashes. Incredibly good value, powerful and reliable. The controller allows you to remotely alter the power/zoom/mode of each flash from the unit on the camera. The unit seems to work with all the cameras I have (M, MM, T, XV) as it just triggers the controller/flash and nothing else. Not sure that it matters whether Nikon or Canon versions as it is only the central pin (I think) that is active..... This lot will cost you $250 all-in ..... (offer does not include camera and lens .....) Welcome, dear visitor! As registered member you'd see an image here… Simply register for free here – We are always happy to welcome new members! Edited January 25, 2015 by thighslapper 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites Simply register for free here – We are always happy to welcome new members! ' data-webShareUrl='https://www.l-camera-forum.com/topic/239987-wireless-flash-trigger-for-m9/?do=findComment&comment=2752639'>More sharing options...
Echo63 Posted January 26, 2015 Share #12 Posted January 26, 2015 I would strongly recommend the Yongnuo YN560-Tx flash controller and matching YN560-111 flashes. Incredibly good value, powerful and reliable. The controller allows you to remotely alter the power/zoom/mode of each flash from the unit on the camera. The unit seems to work with all the cameras I have (M, MM, T, XV) as it just triggers the controller/flash and nothing else. Not sure that it matters whether Nikon or Canon versions as it is only the central pin (I think) that is active..... This lot will cost you $250 all-in ..... (offer does not include camera and lens .....) I am amazed at what the chinese are doing with flashes now. If i didnt already have a binch of flashes, i would seriously consider this setup I love my work issued Canon RT system, but it frustrates me that it only works on Canon bodies. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
adan Posted January 26, 2015 Share #13 Posted January 26, 2015 Does Phottix Ares work on M9? Thanks I have a Phottix Ares - works on one of my M9s, but not the other, for some reason. Could be a camera problem - I've never bothered to have it checked out. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
sfethan Posted January 28, 2015 Author Share #14 Posted January 28, 2015 I just bought a set of Phottix Ares. worked like a charm. M9 doesn't support TTL from what I know so... Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
bryanlawler Posted January 25, 2016 Share #15 Posted January 25, 2016 Remember that you must use the RF 602 NIKON triggers as they work OK on Leica. DON't get the more recent RF 603 transceivers as these won't work. paulmac - Is this the one you are talking about? http://amzn.com/B005VM1DW6 I already have the RF 603 NII and they don't work Do you know if I bought the RF-600TX (http://amzn.com/B00460LJA0) would it trigger a strobe on the RF 603 NII? Thanks Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dan Bachmann Posted January 25, 2016 Share #16 Posted January 25, 2016 (edited) Darn. Of course I only have Canon flashes. You can use the Canon ones on the Leica, but you have to put some tape over the pins. I've RF602s (for flashes or studio) and RF601s (studio dedicated) models both Canon and Nikon. I have to lower the synch speed to 1/125 sec when using the studio setup I've got here. The RF601 & RF602 are compatible with each other, but the RF603 units are not. Edited January 25, 2016 by Dan Bachmann 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
hepcat Posted January 26, 2016 Share #17 Posted January 26, 2016 Let me ask a little more simple question... I want to get a wireless trigger for my M9P to use with a corded Norman studio light kit... Any suggestions? All I need is something to trip the circuit. Nothing fancy, just that fires a studio flash setup. Thanks! Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
hepcat Posted January 26, 2016 Share #18 Posted January 26, 2016 I had read that some of the Chinese units won't fire a corded flash, even though they have a sync cord. Have you used yours on a power-supply type flash setup? My Norman has a household blade (AC) plug to PC sync cord. I'd like to do away with the sync cord altogether and just plug a trigger directly into the two-bladed port; but I suppose that's not feasable? Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
AndreasAM Posted January 26, 2016 Share #19 Posted January 26, 2016 (edited) If you want very small radio trigger and receivers, I use FlashQ from Lightpix Labs. They can connect up to 8 flashes. I use them on my Leica T with the SF26 and older Nikon flashes and are very easy to set up and they always works like a charm. The FlashQ receiver has also a sync cord output via Func. Port (micro-USB form factor). It does what the Yongnuo does but in a minute package and very low price (I have no connections whatsoever). So they look the business on the Leica's. http://www.lightpixlabs.com/pages/flashq I bought them in black though........ Welcome, dear visitor! As registered member you'd see an image here… Simply register for free here – We are always happy to welcome new members! Edited January 26, 2016 by AndreasAM Quote Link to post Share on other sites Simply register for free here – We are always happy to welcome new members! ' data-webShareUrl='https://www.l-camera-forum.com/topic/239987-wireless-flash-trigger-for-m9/?do=findComment&comment=2976540'>More sharing options...
hepcat Posted January 26, 2016 Share #20 Posted January 26, 2016 If you want very small radio trigger and receivers, I use FlashQ from Lightpix Labs. They can connect up to 8 flashes. I use them on my Leica T with the SF26 and older Nikon flashes and are very easy to set up and they always works like a charm. The FlashQ receiver has also a sync cord output via Func. Port (micro-USB form factor). It does what the Yongnuo does but in a minute package and very low price (I have no connections whatsoever). So they look the business on the Leica's. http://www.lightpixlabs.com/pages/flashq I bought them in black though........ They're a perfect size for an M9... but the website says they won't work on my flash setup. FlashQ receiver is not recommended for the old high-voltage flashes and those flashes which not self-powered by battery. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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