hepcat Posted January 26, 2016 Share #21 Posted January 26, 2016 Advertisement (gone after registration) Well, I just ordered a set of $15 Chinese radio triggers from an eBay vendor. It says the PC outlet will handle up to 230v. I've got a Wein safe-sync on my power supply, but it can't hurt to have a trigger that will handle high voltage, and it has a PC outlet. I've read that some of these won't fire the power pack units, so we'll see. For $15 it won't break the bank. http://www.ebay.com/itm/251187940771 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! 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=2976556'>More sharing options...
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AndreasAM Posted January 26, 2016 Share #22 Posted January 26, 2016 They're a perfect size for an M9... but the website says they won't work on my flash setup. In the technical specifications of FlashQ, it says the receiver's port tolerance sync goes up to 300V. Perhaps I don't understand or are you talking about the transmitter's hot shoe on the camera? TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS FlashQ Size: 25 x 25 x 15 mm 2.4GHz low-power digital radio 160 radio channels 10M operating range No TTL, up to 1/250 sync speed* Max. 900us X-sync latency (by FlashQ system) Tolerate Max. 300V port sync voltage (on FlashQ receiver) 3V voltage present on male hot shoe centre pin (on FlashQ transmitter) PC Sync cable (via Func. port) for studio strobes More than 100K fires for a battery life 6 months battery standby time LED indication: Green – operating; Red – triggering; Blue - pairing Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
hepcat Posted January 26, 2016 Share #23 Posted January 26, 2016 Nope. I was talking about the pc sync outlet. What I quoted was off their webpage. They apparently don't recommend their product for high voltage power pack corded studio flash setups. FlashQ receiver is not recommended for the old high-voltage flashes and those flashes which not self-powered by battery. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
AndreasAM Posted January 26, 2016 Share #24 Posted January 26, 2016 Nope. I was talking about the pc sync outlet. What I quoted was off their webpage. They apparently don't recommend their product for high voltage power pack corded studio flash setups. You are assuming that they mean "high voltage power pack studio flashes", but that is not how I read the information about old high voltage flashes. It wouldn't explain the tolerance up to 300V. But I have no experience with these studio setups, so I do agree with you that it is better to stay on the safe side of things.....safety above aesthetics I would say in this case! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
hepcat Posted January 26, 2016 Share #25 Posted January 26, 2016 Yes... as i read it.... "and those flashes which not self-powered by battery" is kinda what tipped me off. I've got some old Vivitar 281s that have the high voltage as well... which would probably be ok... I'm willing to spend $15 and do trial-and-errot to see if the triggers blow up or not... but more than that, I want some assurances from the manufacturer that they'll work. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
antigallican Posted January 26, 2016 Share #26 Posted January 26, 2016 Hi I've got yongyou 602s from eBay. Dirt cheap and the can trigger studio lights, my vivitar 283 and my Leica 58. I wouldn't let 300v anywhere near my M9. The very thought! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
hhanebeck Posted January 26, 2016 Share #27 Posted January 26, 2016 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 use Flashwave with a handheld SF24D and love it. Could not be happier. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
hepcat Posted January 27, 2016 Share #28 Posted January 27, 2016 Hi I've got yongyou 602s from eBay. Dirt cheap and the can trigger studio lights, my vivitar 283 and my Leica 58. I wouldn't let 300v anywhere near my M9. The very thought! The Leica official position on trigger voltage from the site's FAQs here: http://www.l-camera-forum.com/topic/125097-leica-m8-m82-m9-m9p-mm-mtyp240-faqs-questions-with-answers/page-2?do=findComment&comment=1520153 The M9 can handle up to 600 volt trigger voltages. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
antigallican Posted January 27, 2016 Share #29 Posted January 27, 2016 Excellent. Thanks for the info. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest )-( Posted January 28, 2016 Share #30 Posted January 28, 2016 Different pin arrangement. Only the Nikon ones work with Leica. I'll have to dig out my Yongnou wireless setup and 430EXII flash but I'm fairly sure that the Canon models do work - I had them already, tried them on M9 and don't recall having any problems. Not exactly a great fit in the hotshoe but I didn't have to tape anything. I've used them for off-camera fill flash at sunset and just adjust the flash manually and chimp the results. Since I have them already, I've never been tempted by something more suitable, but it would be nice to have something with TTL that is the correct size too - I'd like to use it with M7 but far too hit and miss with my current setup - I'm surprised there isn't a Chinese one specifically targetted at Leica bodies - the FlashQ looks interesting. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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