RadioPoppers at TriCoast Workshop
Kevin King finally came out of the closet an unveiled the much anticipated Radio Poppers. These little devices are simply amazing and give us the freedom, range and flexibility that other wireless devices offer, and still able to transmit e-TTL or i-TTL signal from the master to the wireless flash.
Previously with the IR system that Canon and Nikon use has been severely limited by line of sight and operational distance. But the advantage is the ability to retain e-TTL or i-TTL functionality as well as High Speed Sync. Pocket Wizards and 3rd party radio transmitters will only trigger the flash. No TTL communication goes between the two. Without TTL, you're limited to the camera's sync speed which would be anywhere from 1/160th to 1/250th of a sec. In a harsh daylight, you will have to shoot anywhere from f8 all the way down to f22 to maintain the 1/250.
This is where radio poppers comes in. With TTL radio transmission, I can fire the flash from across the hall, around corners, harsh daylights, and 1/8000th aft high speed sync at f2.8. So, all the limitations that I've encountered in the past are gone.
The devices itself are smaller than the pocket wizard. The Radiopopper also has a very simple two button interface indicating power and link. The transmitter antenna is about an inch and half long. The receiver antenna is about the same but this one has a fiber optic caber which transmits the TTL directly into the flash.
Here's Kevin appearing out of the bathroom.
I think this would have been cooler if we had stuck the radiopopper in the toilet instead of the shower.
The radiopoppers are here!
THE MAN himself, Kevin King.
One of the first images using wireless e-TTL via Radio Popper.
Playing on the roof. Shooting into the sun using the radio popper technology.
Bagel, Starbucks, Canon ST-E2 and Radio Popper...
In the past I've had problems triggering the wireless flash via IR that's in the sun. So, pocket wizard or other non-ttl alternative would be used. The problem is that it's completely manual. With the RP, I set the the camera to manual, metered the sky and waited for the plane to fly by.
radiopopper.com
tricoastphoto.com
tricoastworkshops.com
Check out our blog for where TriCoast and Radio Poppers will be. TriCoast will have a pair while on our 12 state tour over the next few months. Come by and lets us show you these amazing new tools for outdoor portrait, wireless flash!!!
Previously with the IR system that Canon and Nikon use has been severely limited by line of sight and operational distance. But the advantage is the ability to retain e-TTL or i-TTL functionality as well as High Speed Sync. Pocket Wizards and 3rd party radio transmitters will only trigger the flash. No TTL communication goes between the two. Without TTL, you're limited to the camera's sync speed which would be anywhere from 1/160th to 1/250th of a sec. In a harsh daylight, you will have to shoot anywhere from f8 all the way down to f22 to maintain the 1/250.
This is where radio poppers comes in. With TTL radio transmission, I can fire the flash from across the hall, around corners, harsh daylights, and 1/8000th aft high speed sync at f2.8. So, all the limitations that I've encountered in the past are gone.
The devices itself are smaller than the pocket wizard. The Radiopopper also has a very simple two button interface indicating power and link. The transmitter antenna is about an inch and half long. The receiver antenna is about the same but this one has a fiber optic caber which transmits the TTL directly into the flash.
Here's Kevin appearing out of the bathroom.
I think this would have been cooler if we had stuck the radiopopper in the toilet instead of the shower.
The radiopoppers are here!
THE MAN himself, Kevin King.
One of the first images using wireless e-TTL via Radio Popper.
Playing on the roof. Shooting into the sun using the radio popper technology.
Bagel, Starbucks, Canon ST-E2 and Radio Popper...
In the past I've had problems triggering the wireless flash via IR that's in the sun. So, pocket wizard or other non-ttl alternative would be used. The problem is that it's completely manual. With the RP, I set the the camera to manual, metered the sky and waited for the plane to fly by.
radiopopper.com
tricoastphoto.com
tricoastworkshops.com
Check out our blog for where TriCoast and Radio Poppers will be. TriCoast will have a pair while on our 12 state tour over the next few months. Come by and lets us show you these amazing new tools for outdoor portrait, wireless flash!!!
posted by TriCoast Photography LLC at 12:37 PM
17 Comments:
Thanks for the review...can't wait to try these out!
Looks Great!! Any word on the official release? Feb is almost gone:(
I'm telling you, man... that photo screams "Forbes cover!"
Headline: Inventing the wheel...for photography.
Can we see some shots outdoors where the flash is not in the shot for 3/4 or full length portraits shot with a medium to long telephoto lens (Say 70-200mm)?
Thanks Adam
These look very interesting indeed. Cant wait to try em. It should be noted however that the Canon system is not IR based..its a visible light signal....not that it matters as long as they work!! Actually I'd probably use them in manual half the time anyway, but having the ettl option would be nice....especially in close up situations.
Brad
http://bciphoto.com.blog
I am Kevin's secret fan. I have followed him on OSP, and despite his lengthy posts still think he is the man. I can't wait to get my hands on his poppers. LOL I have PW's but I want them for the high sync speeds for outside stuff.
Kevin- When can we buy them??????
I will consider myself getting a pair of those cool insects.
WHEN WHEN WHEN WHEN WHEN WHEN WHEN WHEN WHEN!?!?!?!?!?!?
This is such a d***tease Kevin I think you have us all foaming at the mouth!
I wonder about the survivability of these items... How do they feel to the touch? Are they gasket-sealed to protect against foul weather/dust/dirt/sand? Will they break easily if dropped?
-Ken
Just received confirmation that the RP's have been overnighted!!
Awesome, now to find a willing subject..
Say hello to Cindy from BV....
great work and thanks for sharing.
i just posted my review of the radiopopper p1 with images and set-up.
check it out here: http://www.kern-photo.com/blog/files/radiopopper_review.php
be well.
r. j.
kern-photo.com/blog
I just got back from a Bahamas wedding and used them extensively. Here's my little review:
http://www.dreamtimeimages.com/blog/2008/05/11/radiopoppers-review-a-trial-by-fire-field-test/
Hi everyone!
I just shot an awesome destination wedding with my new Radiopoppers and wrote up a little trial-by-fire review of them. If you want to check it out, here's a link to my Radiopopper review.
I really need some tips & tricks advice on dealing with the fiber optic cable attaching to the flash. I used the provided tape, but through the first evening, it came loose. I had to keep taking down the flash to try and re-attach it ; (
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I have been using these clips for about a month now and no problems. They are strong, neater and no more guey tape! I will try to get you a photo later, they are really cheap at .33 I ordered 10 just to have extras around!!!
Awesome, cant wait to get my own and incorporate them into my travel portraits.
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