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MicroSync II VM2TR Wireless Transmitter/Receiver Kit

  • Price: $129.95
  • B&H # MIVM2TR
  • Mfr# VM2TR

Product Highlights

  • 16 Channels
  • 200' Range
  • Instant On/Off, No Switches
  • 4 Adapters for Transmitter and Receiver
  • 1/200 Sec. Focal Plane Synch Speed
  • Long Battery Life
 

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The MicroSync II VM2TR Wireless Transmitter/Receiver Kit is a super lightweight system with a tiny form factor which can easily be your solution to a tangle of PC cords in the studio or on location.

The kit includes both a transmitter and receiver capable of firing your strobe from distance of 200'. Just slip the tiny transmitter on your camera and plug the receiver into your flash with one of the 4 provided plug adapters. Select a channel (there are 16) and you're ready to shoot. Forget about on/off switches; there aren't any. This smart system goes on instantly the second you hit the shutter release and automatically shuts down when not in use, dramatically extending battery life. The transmitter's CR2032 battery lasts up to 3 years while the receiver's 2-AA batteries last a year. The system, which operates on 433MHz, has a maximum focal plane flash sync of 1/200 sec (depending on the camera in use) and a maximum leaf shutter sync speed of 1/350 sec.

Besides flash, the MicroSync II can also fire most DSLR cameras which have an electronic shutter release input. Just add the optional, dedicated camera cord. It's great for wildlife or surveillance.

The Freedom of Wireless
Whether you're shooting in the studio or on location, firing your strobes with a sync cord can be impractical, inconvenient, and sometimes even impossible. Not anymore! The MicroSync II allows you to fire strobes wirelessly. Now you can liberate yourself from the limitations of your sync cord.
Ultra-small, Light and Convenient
The MicroSync II is revolutionary because it is super miniature, extremely lightweight, and almost operates itself. Just place the transmitter in the hot shoe of your camera, plug the receiver into your strobe's power pack and fire! It's that easy.
Automatic Power Management
The MicroSync II has a unique automatic power management system. There are no on/off switches on the transmitter or receiver. When you press the shutter, the transmitter turns itself on and sends the signal to the receiver to fire your lights. Both units then turn themselves off - all in milliseconds! As a result, the battery life of the coin cell in the transmitter is anticipated to be 3 years. With the automatic power management system, you never have to worry about leaving the unit on and running down your batteries.
16 Channels
There are sixteen channels on the MicroSync II to allow you to shoot without interference from other MicroSync II users in close proximity.
Interchangeable Plugs
The MicroSync II Receiver has interchangeable plugs to fit directly into most strobes. It fires strobes from the hot shoe of most DSLR cameras.
Range
200 feet maximum range.
Fire a DSLR Camera
The MicroSync II can remotely fire most DSLR cameras that have an electronic shutter release input. To do this, you will need a camera firing cord for your DSLR. MicroSync II camera firing cords are available for most Canon, Nikon and Pentax digital and film SLRs.
Common Uses
  • Remotely fire a PC terminal-equipped flash (such as Nikon's SB-26, SB-28, SB-80, SB-800, SB-900 or Canon's 580EX II)
  • Fire a remote light and a hot shoe mounted flash simultaneously
  • Fire strobes remotely using a PC terminal equipped light meter
  • Fire strobes remotely from PC terminal-equipped medium format cameras and lenses
  • Range 200' (60 m)
    Max Sync Speed Focal plane: 1/200th of a second (depending on camera)
    Leaf shutter: 1/350th of a second
    Channels 16
    Frequency 422 MHz
    Battery Transmitter: CR2032 (3 year life)
    Receiver: 2x AA (1 year life)
    System Requirements Transmitter: Cameras with a universal hot shoe
    Receiver: Power pack or monolight with universal hot shoe sync voltage above 3V and less than 100V
    Ports Transmitter: sub-mini phone input 2.5 mm
    Receiver: sub-mini phone input 2.5 mm
    Dimensions Transmitter: 2.13 x 0.9 x 1.26" (54 x 23 x 32 mm)
    Receiver: 1.42 x 0.9 x 4.17" (36 x 23 x 106 mm) w/o plug
    Weight Transmitter: 0.7 oz (20 g)
    Receiver: 3.35 oz (95 g)
    MicroSync II VM2TR Wireless Transmitter/Receiver Kit
  • VM2T Transmitter
  • VM2R Receiver
  • Mono Plug
  • 2 Prong Plug
  • Mini Plug
  • Shoe Mount
  • 1 Year Manufacturer's Warranty
  • REVIEW SNAPSHOT®

    by PowerReviews
    MicroSync IIVM2TR Wireless Transmitter/Receiver Kit
     
    4.1

    (based on 33 reviews)

    Ratings Distribution

    • 5 Stars

       

      (20)

    • 4 Stars

       

      (5)

    • 3 Stars

       

      (2)

    • 2 Stars

       

      (2)

    • 1 Stars

       

      (4)

    78%

    of respondents would recommend this to a friend.

    Pros

    • Easy to use (27)
    • Lightweight (27)
    • Reliable (20)
    • Packs small / compresses (14)
    • Strong construction (10)

    Cons

    • Unreliable (5)
    • Difficult to use (3)

    Best Uses

    • Family photos (10)
    • Studio (10)
    • Portraits (9)
    • Travel (6)
    • Weddings (5)
      • Reviewer Profile:
      • Pro photographer (15), Professional (7), Semi-pro photographer (5), Semi-professional (3)
      • Was this a gift?:
      • No (32)

    Most Liked Positive Review

     

    Great kit!

    This is a fantastic alternative to the ultra expensive radio triggers from other manufacturers. It's inexpensive but works wonderfully well! The range is great, the consistency is top notch. It works with multiple ...Read complete review

    This is a fantastic alternative to the ultra expensive radio triggers from other manufacturers. It's inexpensive but works wonderfully well! The range is great, the consistency is top notch. It works with multiple types of connections. I use this on a Novatron pack. It plugs into the pack and the transmitter slides into the hotshoe of the camera. It has a test button so that I can test the lights from the camera, and all adjustments for the lights are made on the pack itself.

    Really great setup, especially indoors if you are working on a budget. Good build quality, excellent performer. You don't have to spend hundreds of dollars for good, reliable radio triggers. This does the trick! And if you reverse the trigger with the receiver, you can fire your camera remotely.

    I highly recommend!

    VS

    Most Liked Negative Review

     

    A Big Disappointment

    The first one I received was intermittent and failed to fire about every 7th time. When it misfired it would misfire two or three times, then start working again. This problem has been documented...Read complete review

    The first one I received was intermittent and failed to fire about every 7th time. When it misfired it would misfire two or three times, then start working again. This problem has been documented a couple times by others here in these B&H reviews. I exchanged the first system with a replacement system. The second one failed about every 10 times, and when it failed it would fail two or three times in a row. So I have returned that one for a full credit. I am a pro photographer, have three Canon bodies and 8 mono lights from two different manufacturers. Both MicroSync systems failed on all three of my Canon bodies, and failed with both manufacturers of my monolights. For the first MicroSync system I actually installed new batteries in both the transmitter and the receiver, but it still failed intermittently. I own an old version of the MicroSync and I love it and it works perfectly, except I have broken the receiver's ¼ inch jack three times and have had to epoxy glue it. It still works great. So here is one more disappointment I'll mention, when the new MicroSync system failed for me, I called MicroSync customer service to ask if they are aware of this intermittent failure problem. The customer service rep said she never heard of the problem. I told her the problem was fairly well documented in the reviews at B&H Photo. She said we don't read reviews on-line, we don't read the B&H reviews!

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    3.0

    doesnt always fire

    By chub

    from cali

    Verified Buyer

    Comments about MicroSync II VM2TR Wireless Transmitter/Receiver Kit:

    doesnt always fire when i click shutter button

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    4.0

    My Favorite

    By Jocelyn M.

    from Rochester, MI

    About Me Professional

    Verified Buyer

    Pros

    • Durable
    • Easy To Use
    • Lightweight
    • Reliable

    Cons

      Best Uses

      • Everyday use
      • Portraits
      • Studio

      Comments about MicroSync II VM2TR Wireless Transmitter/Receiver Kit:

      This is my second purchase of micro sync. My husband accidentally broke the receiver while packing our equipment for an out of town session ( he thought he had to push down on it instead of just pulling it out!).
      Cool thing is, it still worked! I've used it taped back together for over 3 years now but finally decided to replace it and give it a rest.
      Pros: fast, light weight, can keep up with my trigger finger, portable and reliable. Mostly, it's not complicated to set up and use.
      Cons: keep your spouse away from it...

      • Was this a gift?:
      • No

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      5.0

      Superb wireless remote syytem

      By fotoman

      from Clarksville, MD

      About Me Professional

      Verified Buyer

      Pros

      • Durable
      • Easy To Use
      • Lightweight
      • Reliable

      Cons

        Best Uses

        • Portraits
        • Studio
        • Traveling

        Comments about MicroSync II VM2TR Wireless Transmitter/Receiver Kit:

        The MicroSync II digital wireless radio strobe is a must have piece of my photography gear.

        Simple, light weight, dependable and extremely affordable - there's no reason to walk out the door without it.

        • Was this a gift?:
        • No

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        4.0

        Finally, a flexible tool that works!

        By technerd

        from Dallas

        About Me Semi-Professional

        Verified Buyer

        Pros

        • Durable
        • Easy To Use
        • Lightweight
        • Reliable

        Cons

          Best Uses

          • Everyday use
          • Studio
          • Traveling

          Comments about MicroSync II VM2TR Wireless Transmitter/Receiver Kit:

          I have several types of lights, old & new. This will simplify everything and not take up room in my case.

          • Was this a gift?:
          • No

          Share this review

           
          5.0

          Wow! Works great!

          By Biker Chick

          from Newburgh, Indiana

          About Me Hobbyist/Enthusiast

          Verified Buyer

          Pros

          • Easy To Use
          • Lightweight
          • Reliable

          Cons

            Best Uses

            • Portraits
            • Studio

            Comments about MicroSync II VM2TR Wireless Transmitter/Receiver Kit:

            I used the MicroSync II with my Nikon D70s to shoot some portraits.
            It was easy to setup, and it worked the very first test. The range was very good. I have nothing but great things to say about this piece of equipment.

            • Was this a gift?:
            • No

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            5.0

            Great Product, Great Supplier

            By photography by cynthia

            from langhorne pa

            About Me Professional

            Verified Buyer

            Pros

            • Easy To Use
            • Reliable

            Cons

              Best Uses

              • Everyday use
              • Portraits
              • Studio
              • Traveling

              Comments about MicroSync II VM2TR Wireless Transmitter/Receiver Kit:

              Got it for best price, recieved when said i would...

              • Was this a gift?:
              • No

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              5.0

              Worked right away

              By Art

              from New Glasgow, NS, Canada

              About Me Professional

              Verified Buyer

              Pros

              • Easy To Use
              • Lightweight

              Cons

                Best Uses

                • Studio

                Comments about MicroSync II VM2TR Wireless Transmitter/Receiver Kit:

                Works great, all I did was plug the receiver into my power supply and attach the transmitter to the camera hot shoe and started shooting.

                • Was this a gift?:
                • No

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                5.0

                Great kit!

                By William H.

                from Jersey City, NJ

                About Me Professional

                Verified Buyer

                Pros

                • Durable
                • Easy To Use
                • Good Value for Money
                • Lightweight
                • Reliable

                Cons

                  Best Uses

                  • Everyday use
                  • Portraits
                  • Studio

                  Comments about MicroSync II VM2TR Wireless Transmitter/Receiver Kit:

                  This is a fantastic alternative to the ultra expensive radio triggers from other manufacturers. It's inexpensive but works wonderfully well! The range is great, the consistency is top notch. It works with multiple types of connections. I use this on a Novatron pack. It plugs into the pack and the transmitter slides into the hotshoe of the camera. It has a test button so that I can test the lights from the camera, and all adjustments for the lights are made on the pack itself.

                  Really great setup, especially indoors if you are working on a budget. Good build quality, excellent performer. You don't have to spend hundreds of dollars for good, reliable radio triggers. This does the trick! And if you reverse the trigger with the receiver, you can fire your camera remotely.

                  I highly recommend!

                  • Was this a gift?:
                  • No

                  Share this review

                   
                  5.0

                  I like it so far, still trying it out

                  By Jim

                  from Chattanooga, Tn

                  About Me Professional

                  Verified Buyer

                  Pros

                  • Easy To Use
                  • Just recently purchased
                  • Lightweight

                  Cons

                  • Nu negatives so far

                  Best Uses

                  • Portraits
                  • Studio

                  Comments about MicroSync II VM2TR Wireless Transmitter/Receiver Kit:

                  Primary for

                  studio and portraits
                  I like the size

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                  • No

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                  1.0

                  A Big Disappointment

                  By Pro Shooter

                  from Denver

                  About Me Professional

                  Pros

                    Cons

                    • Not Functional
                    • Poor Design

                    Best Uses

                      Comments about MicroSync II VM2TR Wireless Transmitter/Receiver Kit:

                      The first one I received was intermittent and failed to fire about every 7th time. When it misfired it would misfire two or three times, then start working again. This problem has been documented a couple times by others here in these B&H reviews. I exchanged the first system with a replacement system. The second one failed about every 10 times, and when it failed it would fail two or three times in a row. So I have returned that one for a full credit. I am a pro photographer, have three Canon bodies and 8 mono lights from two different manufacturers. Both MicroSync systems failed on all three of my Canon bodies, and failed with both manufacturers of my monolights. For the first MicroSync system I actually installed new batteries in both the transmitter and the receiver, but it still failed intermittently. I own an old version of the MicroSync and I love it and it works perfectly, except I have broken the receiver's ¼ inch jack three times and have had to epoxy glue it. It still works great. So here is one more disappointment I'll mention, when the new MicroSync system failed for me, I called MicroSync customer service to ask if they are aware of this intermittent failure problem. The customer service rep said she never heard of the problem. I told her the problem was fairly well documented in the reviews at B&H Photo. She said we don't read reviews on-line, we don't read the B&H reviews!

                      • Was this a gift?:
                      • No

                      Share this review

                       
                      5.0

                      Small and Reliable

                      By Gary M

                      from Norco CA

                      About Me Semi-Professional

                      Verified Buyer

                      Pros

                      • Durable
                      • Easy To Use
                      • Lightweight
                      • Reliable

                      Cons

                        Best Uses

                        • Live performances
                        • Portraits
                        • Traveling

                        Comments about MicroSync II VM2TR Wireless Transmitter/Receiver Kit:

                        Use these with my SB-900's when I am out of TTL range. Very reliable and compact.

                        • Was this a gift?:
                        • No

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                        5.0

                        I will buy another one when I have money

                        By NALE

                        from Seattle, WA

                        About Me Semi-Professional

                        Verified Buyer

                        Pros

                        • Durable
                        • Easy To Use
                        • Lightweight

                        Cons

                          Best Uses

                          • Home
                          • Portraits
                          • Studio

                          Comments about MicroSync II VM2TR Wireless Transmitter/Receiver Kit:

                          This transmitter is perfect for me at the Church and location studio. It is small and fast enough to sync to my light.

                          • Was this a gift?:
                          • No

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                          5.0

                          Exactly what I expected

                          By BRag

                          from New York

                          About Me Pro Photographer

                          Verified Buyer

                          Pros

                          • Easy To Pack
                          • Easy to Use
                          • Lightweight
                          • Reliable
                          • Strong Construction

                          Cons

                            Best Uses

                            • Family Photos
                            • Landscape/Scenery
                            • Sports/Action
                            • Travel
                            • Video
                            • Weddings/Events

                            Comments about MicroSync II VM2TR Wireless Transmitter/Receiver Kit:

                            This is my second try with the micro sync product. The first version worked well when the transmitter stayed on the hot shoe. Now that the transmitter can be tighten it is perfect. I would recommend it.

                            • Was this a gift?:
                            • No

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                            5.0

                            Easiest Kit to Use

                            By Pingpaul

                            from Austin, TX

                            About Me Pro Photographer

                            Verified Buyer

                            Pros

                            • Easy To Pack
                            • Easy to Use
                            • Lightweight
                            • Reliable
                            • Strong Construction

                            Cons

                              Best Uses

                              • Family Photos
                              • Portraits

                              Comments about MicroSync II VM2TR Wireless Transmitter/Receiver Kit:

                              We purchased this kit to trigger Photogenic monolights. The transmitter and receiver worked as advertised right out of the box. Only setup was to put batteries in the receiver.

                              • Was this a gift?:
                              • No

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                              5.0

                              Screw on transmitter is great!

                              By Judy

                              from Tallahassee, FL

                              About Me Pro Photographer

                              Verified Buyer

                              Pros

                              • Easy To Pack
                              • Easy to Use
                              • Lightweight
                              • Reliable

                              Cons

                                Best Uses

                                • Family Photos

                                Comments about MicroSync II VM2TR Wireless Transmitter/Receiver Kit:

                                After using the original microsync for several years and sometimes running into problems with the transmitter slipping off the hot shoe, I was so pleased to see this new model with the screw on transmitter. Now I never have an issue of it falling off.

                                • Was this a gift?:
                                • No

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                                5.0

                                Awsome!

                                By Steve

                                from California

                                About Me Semi-pro Photographer

                                Verified Buyer

                                Pros

                                • Easy To Pack
                                • Easy to Use
                                • Lightweight
                                • Reliable
                                • Strong Construction

                                Cons

                                  Best Uses

                                  • Family Photos
                                  • Weddings/Events

                                  Comments about MicroSync II VM2TR Wireless Transmitter/Receiver Kit:

                                  Works great, I'm going to buy another.

                                  • Was this a gift?:
                                  • No

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                                  5.0

                                  Plug and play

                                  By gT

                                  from Melbourne Australia

                                  About Me Pro Photographer

                                  Verified Buyer

                                  Pros

                                  • Easy To Pack
                                  • Easy to Use
                                  • Lightweight
                                  • Reliable
                                  • Strong Construction

                                  Cons

                                    Best Uses

                                    • Studio Work

                                    Comments about MicroSync II VM2TR Wireless Transmitter/Receiver Kit:

                                    Brilliant, just plug it in and you are off and running.

                                    Solid build. Unobtrusive on camera. Great signal strength.

                                    Battery in transmitter arrived at half strength though.

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                                    • No

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                                    2.0

                                    Difficult to open

                                    By Istudio

                                    from Bronx, NY

                                    About Me Semi-pro Photographer

                                    Verified Buyer

                                    Pros

                                      Cons

                                      • Difficult to Use
                                      • Weak Construction

                                      Best Uses

                                        Comments about MicroSync II VM2TR Wireless Transmitter/Receiver Kit:

                                        I was unable to open it to insert the batteries. I took it back to B&H and the sales person opened it for me with great difficulty. We agreed that if I was on location and had to replace the batteries, it would be impossible for me. So I exchanged it for an Impact R616 which worked perfectly.

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                                        • No

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                                        1.0

                                        Really disapointed!

                                        By Paul the Pro

                                        from Australia

                                        About Me Pro Photographer

                                        Pros

                                          Cons

                                          • Difficult to Use
                                          • Unreliable

                                          Best Uses

                                            Comments about MicroSync II VM2TR Wireless Transmitter/Receiver Kit:

                                            I had 2x 1st gens of this product and used them for 3 years for pro use.
                                            Just purchased two more new Microsync gen 2's. They chew through batteries misfire and are a general nightmare. DON"T BUY THESE UNITS

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                                            • No

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                                            5.0

                                            i love this kit no more wires to trip o

                                            By ted

                                            from pgh pa 15216

                                            About Me Semi-pro Photographer

                                            Verified Buyer

                                            Pros

                                            • Easy to Use

                                            Cons

                                              Best Uses

                                              • Family Photos

                                              Comments about MicroSync II VM2TR Wireless Transmitter/Receiver Kit:

                                              great price esay to use

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                                              • No

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                                              REVIEW SNAPSHOT®

                                              by PowerReviews
                                              MicroSync IIVM2TR Wireless Transmitter/Receiver Kit
                                               
                                              4.1

                                              (based on 33 reviews)

                                              Ratings Distribution

                                              • 5 Stars

                                                 

                                                (20)

                                              • 4 Stars

                                                 

                                                (5)

                                              • 3 Stars

                                                 

                                                (2)

                                              • 2 Stars

                                                 

                                                (2)

                                              • 1 Stars

                                                 

                                                (4)

                                              78%

                                              of respondents would recommend this to a friend.

                                              Pros

                                              • Easy to use (27)
                                              • Lightweight (27)
                                              • Reliable (20)
                                              • Packs small / compresses (14)
                                              • Strong construction (10)

                                              Cons

                                              • Unreliable (5)
                                              • Difficult to use (3)

                                              Best Uses

                                              • Family photos (10)
                                              • Studio (10)
                                              • Portraits (9)
                                              • Travel (6)
                                              • Weddings (5)
                                                • Reviewer Profile:
                                                • Pro photographer (15), Professional (7), Semi-pro photographer (5), Semi-professional (3)
                                                • Was this a gift?:
                                                • No (32)

                                              Most Liked Positive Review

                                               

                                              Great kit!

                                              This is a fantastic alternative to the ultra expensive radio triggers from other manufacturers. It's inexpensive but works wonderfully well! The range is great, the consistency is top notch. It works with multiple ...Read complete review

                                              This is a fantastic alternative to the ultra expensive radio triggers from other manufacturers. It's inexpensive but works wonderfully well! The range is great, the consistency is top notch. It works with multiple types of connections. I use this on a Novatron pack. It plugs into the pack and the transmitter slides into the hotshoe of the camera. It has a test button so that I can test the lights from the camera, and all adjustments for the lights are made on the pack itself.

                                              Really great setup, especially indoors if you are working on a budget. Good build quality, excellent performer. You don't have to spend hundreds of dollars for good, reliable radio triggers. This does the trick! And if you reverse the trigger with the receiver, you can fire your camera remotely.

                                              I highly recommend!

                                              VS

                                              Most Liked Negative Review

                                               

                                              A Big Disappointment

                                              The first one I received was intermittent and failed to fire about every 7th time. When it misfired it would misfire two or three times, then start working again. This problem has been documented...Read complete review

                                              The first one I received was intermittent and failed to fire about every 7th time. When it misfired it would misfire two or three times, then start working again. This problem has been documented a couple times by others here in these B&H reviews. I exchanged the first system with a replacement system. The second one failed about every 10 times, and when it failed it would fail two or three times in a row. So I have returned that one for a full credit. I am a pro photographer, have three Canon bodies and 8 mono lights from two different manufacturers. Both MicroSync systems failed on all three of my Canon bodies, and failed with both manufacturers of my monolights. For the first MicroSync system I actually installed new batteries in both the transmitter and the receiver, but it still failed intermittently. I own an old version of the MicroSync and I love it and it works perfectly, except I have broken the receiver's ¼ inch jack three times and have had to epoxy glue it. It still works great. So here is one more disappointment I'll mention, when the new MicroSync system failed for me, I called MicroSync customer service to ask if they are aware of this intermittent failure problem. The customer service rep said she never heard of the problem. I told her the problem was fairly well documented in the reviews at B&H Photo. She said we don't read reviews on-line, we don't read the B&H reviews!

                                              Reviewed by 33 customers

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                                              3.0

                                              doesnt always fire

                                              By chub

                                              from cali

                                              Verified Buyer

                                              Comments about MicroSync II VM2TR Wireless Transmitter/Receiver Kit:

                                              doesnt always fire when i click shutter button

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                                              4.0

                                              My Favorite

                                              By Jocelyn M.

                                              from Rochester, MI

                                              About Me Professional

                                              Verified Buyer

                                              Pros

                                              • Durable
                                              • Easy To Use
                                              • Lightweight
                                              • Reliable

                                              Cons

                                                Best Uses

                                                • Everyday use
                                                • Portraits
                                                • Studio

                                                Comments about MicroSync II VM2TR Wireless Transmitter/Receiver Kit:

                                                This is my second purchase of micro sync. My husband accidentally broke the receiver while packing our equipment for an out of town session ( he thought he had to push down on it instead of just pulling it out!).
                                                Cool thing is, it still worked! I've used it taped back together for over 3 years now but finally decided to replace it and give it a rest.
                                                Pros: fast, light weight, can keep up with my trigger finger, portable and reliable. Mostly, it's not complicated to set up and use.
                                                Cons: keep your spouse away from it...

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                                                • No

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                                                5.0

                                                Superb wireless remote syytem

                                                By fotoman

                                                from Clarksville, MD

                                                About Me Professional

                                                Verified Buyer

                                                Pros

                                                • Durable
                                                • Easy To Use
                                                • Lightweight
                                                • Reliable

                                                Cons

                                                  Best Uses

                                                  • Portraits
                                                  • Studio
                                                  • Traveling

                                                  Comments about MicroSync II VM2TR Wireless Transmitter/Receiver Kit:

                                                  The MicroSync II digital wireless radio strobe is a must have piece of my photography gear.

                                                  Simple, light weight, dependable and extremely affordable - there's no reason to walk out the door without it.

                                                  • Was this a gift?:
                                                  • No

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                                                  4.0

                                                  Finally, a flexible tool that works!

                                                  By technerd

                                                  from Dallas

                                                  About Me Semi-Professional

                                                  Verified Buyer

                                                  Pros

                                                  • Durable
                                                  • Easy To Use
                                                  • Lightweight
                                                  • Reliable

                                                  Cons

                                                    Best Uses

                                                    • Everyday use
                                                    • Studio
                                                    • Traveling

                                                    Comments about MicroSync II VM2TR Wireless Transmitter/Receiver Kit:

                                                    I have several types of lights, old & new. This will simplify everything and not take up room in my case.

                                                    • Was this a gift?:
                                                    • No

                                                    Share this review

                                                     
                                                    5.0

                                                    Wow! Works great!

                                                    By Biker Chick

                                                    from Newburgh, Indiana

                                                    About Me Hobbyist/Enthusiast

                                                    Verified Buyer

                                                    Pros

                                                    • Easy To Use
                                                    • Lightweight
                                                    • Reliable

                                                    Cons

                                                      Best Uses

                                                      • Portraits
                                                      • Studio

                                                      Comments about MicroSync II VM2TR Wireless Transmitter/Receiver Kit:

                                                      I used the MicroSync II with my Nikon D70s to shoot some portraits.
                                                      It was easy to setup, and it worked the very first test. The range was very good. I have nothing but great things to say about this piece of equipment.

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                                                      5.0

                                                      Great Product, Great Supplier

                                                      By photography by cynthia

                                                      from langhorne pa

                                                      About Me Professional

                                                      Verified Buyer

                                                      Pros

                                                      • Easy To Use
                                                      • Reliable

                                                      Cons

                                                        Best Uses

                                                        • Everyday use
                                                        • Portraits
                                                        • Studio
                                                        • Traveling

                                                        Comments about MicroSync II VM2TR Wireless Transmitter/Receiver Kit:

                                                        Got it for best price, recieved when said i would...

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                                                        5.0

                                                        Worked right away

                                                        By Art

                                                        from New Glasgow, NS, Canada

                                                        About Me Professional

                                                        Verified Buyer

                                                        Pros

                                                        • Easy To Use
                                                        • Lightweight

                                                        Cons

                                                          Best Uses

                                                          • Studio

                                                          Comments about MicroSync II VM2TR Wireless Transmitter/Receiver Kit:

                                                          Works great, all I did was plug the receiver into my power supply and attach the transmitter to the camera hot shoe and started shooting.

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                                                          5.0

                                                          Great kit!

                                                          By William H.

                                                          from Jersey City, NJ

                                                          About Me Professional

                                                          Verified Buyer

                                                          Pros

                                                          • Durable
                                                          • Easy To Use
                                                          • Good Value for Money
                                                          • Lightweight
                                                          • Reliable

                                                          Cons

                                                            Best Uses

                                                            • Everyday use
                                                            • Portraits
                                                            • Studio

                                                            Comments about MicroSync II VM2TR Wireless Transmitter/Receiver Kit:

                                                            This is a fantastic alternative to the ultra expensive radio triggers from other manufacturers. It's inexpensive but works wonderfully well! The range is great, the consistency is top notch. It works with multiple types of connections. I use this on a Novatron pack. It plugs into the pack and the transmitter slides into the hotshoe of the camera. It has a test button so that I can test the lights from the camera, and all adjustments for the lights are made on the pack itself.

                                                            Really great setup, especially indoors if you are working on a budget. Good build quality, excellent performer. You don't have to spend hundreds of dollars for good, reliable radio triggers. This does the trick! And if you reverse the trigger with the receiver, you can fire your camera remotely.

                                                            I highly recommend!

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                                                            5.0

                                                            I like it so far, still trying it out

                                                            By Jim

                                                            from Chattanooga, Tn

                                                            About Me Professional

                                                            Verified Buyer

                                                            Pros

                                                            • Easy To Use
                                                            • Just recently purchased
                                                            • Lightweight

                                                            Cons

                                                            • Nu negatives so far

                                                            Best Uses

                                                            • Portraits
                                                            • Studio

                                                            Comments about MicroSync II VM2TR Wireless Transmitter/Receiver Kit:

                                                            Primary for

                                                            studio and portraits
                                                            I like the size

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                                                            1.0

                                                            A Big Disappointment

                                                            By Pro Shooter

                                                            from Denver

                                                            About Me Professional

                                                            Pros

                                                              Cons

                                                              • Not Functional
                                                              • Poor Design

                                                              Best Uses

                                                                Comments about MicroSync II VM2TR Wireless Transmitter/Receiver Kit:

                                                                The first one I received was intermittent and failed to fire about every 7th time. When it misfired it would misfire two or three times, then start working again. This problem has been documented a couple times by others here in these B&H reviews. I exchanged the first system with a replacement system. The second one failed about every 10 times, and when it failed it would fail two or three times in a row. So I have returned that one for a full credit. I am a pro photographer, have three Canon bodies and 8 mono lights from two different manufacturers. Both MicroSync systems failed on all three of my Canon bodies, and failed with both manufacturers of my monolights. For the first MicroSync system I actually installed new batteries in both the transmitter and the receiver, but it still failed intermittently. I own an old version of the MicroSync and I love it and it works perfectly, except I have broken the receiver's ¼ inch jack three times and have had to epoxy glue it. It still works great. So here is one more disappointment I'll mention, when the new MicroSync system failed for me, I called MicroSync customer service to ask if they are aware of this intermittent failure problem. The customer service rep said she never heard of the problem. I told her the problem was fairly well documented in the reviews at B&H Photo. She said we don't read reviews on-line, we don't read the B&H reviews!

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                                                                5.0

                                                                Small and Reliable

                                                                By Gary M

                                                                from Norco CA

                                                                About Me Semi-Professional

                                                                Verified Buyer

                                                                Pros

                                                                • Durable
                                                                • Easy To Use
                                                                • Lightweight
                                                                • Reliable

                                                                Cons

                                                                  Best Uses

                                                                  • Live performances
                                                                  • Portraits
                                                                  • Traveling

                                                                  Comments about MicroSync II VM2TR Wireless Transmitter/Receiver Kit:

                                                                  Use these with my SB-900's when I am out of TTL range. Very reliable and compact.

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                                                                  5.0

                                                                  I will buy another one when I have money

                                                                  By NALE

                                                                  from Seattle, WA

                                                                  About Me Semi-Professional

                                                                  Verified Buyer

                                                                  Pros

                                                                  • Durable
                                                                  • Easy To Use
                                                                  • Lightweight

                                                                  Cons

                                                                    Best Uses

                                                                    • Home
                                                                    • Portraits
                                                                    • Studio

                                                                    Comments about MicroSync II VM2TR Wireless Transmitter/Receiver Kit:

                                                                    This transmitter is perfect for me at the Church and location studio. It is small and fast enough to sync to my light.

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                                                                    5.0

                                                                    Exactly what I expected

                                                                    By BRag

                                                                    from New York

                                                                    About Me Pro Photographer

                                                                    Verified Buyer

                                                                    Pros

                                                                    • Easy To Pack
                                                                    • Easy to Use
                                                                    • Lightweight
                                                                    • Reliable
                                                                    • Strong Construction

                                                                    Cons

                                                                      Best Uses

                                                                      • Family Photos
                                                                      • Landscape/Scenery
                                                                      • Sports/Action
                                                                      • Travel
                                                                      • Video
                                                                      • Weddings/Events

                                                                      Comments about MicroSync II VM2TR Wireless Transmitter/Receiver Kit:

                                                                      This is my second try with the micro sync product. The first version worked well when the transmitter stayed on the hot shoe. Now that the transmitter can be tighten it is perfect. I would recommend it.

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                                                                      5.0

                                                                      Easiest Kit to Use

                                                                      By Pingpaul

                                                                      from Austin, TX

                                                                      About Me Pro Photographer

                                                                      Verified Buyer

                                                                      Pros

                                                                      • Easy To Pack
                                                                      • Easy to Use
                                                                      • Lightweight
                                                                      • Reliable
                                                                      • Strong Construction

                                                                      Cons

                                                                        Best Uses

                                                                        • Family Photos
                                                                        • Portraits

                                                                        Comments about MicroSync II VM2TR Wireless Transmitter/Receiver Kit:

                                                                        We purchased this kit to trigger Photogenic monolights. The transmitter and receiver worked as advertised right out of the box. Only setup was to put batteries in the receiver.

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                                                                        5.0

                                                                        Screw on transmitter is great!

                                                                        By Judy

                                                                        from Tallahassee, FL

                                                                        About Me Pro Photographer

                                                                        Verified Buyer

                                                                        Pros

                                                                        • Easy To Pack
                                                                        • Easy to Use
                                                                        • Lightweight
                                                                        • Reliable

                                                                        Cons

                                                                          Best Uses

                                                                          • Family Photos

                                                                          Comments about MicroSync II VM2TR Wireless Transmitter/Receiver Kit:

                                                                          After using the original microsync for several years and sometimes running into problems with the transmitter slipping off the hot shoe, I was so pleased to see this new model with the screw on transmitter. Now I never have an issue of it falling off.

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                                                                          5.0

                                                                          Awsome!

                                                                          By Steve

                                                                          from California

                                                                          About Me Semi-pro Photographer

                                                                          Verified Buyer

                                                                          Pros

                                                                          • Easy To Pack
                                                                          • Easy to Use
                                                                          • Lightweight
                                                                          • Reliable
                                                                          • Strong Construction

                                                                          Cons

                                                                            Best Uses

                                                                            • Family Photos
                                                                            • Weddings/Events

                                                                            Comments about MicroSync II VM2TR Wireless Transmitter/Receiver Kit:

                                                                            Works great, I'm going to buy another.

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                                                                            5.0

                                                                            Plug and play

                                                                            By gT

                                                                            from Melbourne Australia

                                                                            About Me Pro Photographer

                                                                            Verified Buyer

                                                                            Pros

                                                                            • Easy To Pack
                                                                            • Easy to Use
                                                                            • Lightweight
                                                                            • Reliable
                                                                            • Strong Construction

                                                                            Cons

                                                                              Best Uses

                                                                              • Studio Work

                                                                              Comments about MicroSync II VM2TR Wireless Transmitter/Receiver Kit:

                                                                              Brilliant, just plug it in and you are off and running.

                                                                              Solid build. Unobtrusive on camera. Great signal strength.

                                                                              Battery in transmitter arrived at half strength though.

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                                                                              2.0

                                                                              Difficult to open

                                                                              By Istudio

                                                                              from Bronx, NY

                                                                              About Me Semi-pro Photographer

                                                                              Verified Buyer

                                                                              Pros

                                                                                Cons

                                                                                • Difficult to Use
                                                                                • Weak Construction

                                                                                Best Uses

                                                                                  Comments about MicroSync II VM2TR Wireless Transmitter/Receiver Kit:

                                                                                  I was unable to open it to insert the batteries. I took it back to B&H and the sales person opened it for me with great difficulty. We agreed that if I was on location and had to replace the batteries, it would be impossible for me. So I exchanged it for an Impact R616 which worked perfectly.

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                                                                                  1.0

                                                                                  Really disapointed!

                                                                                  By Paul the Pro

                                                                                  from Australia

                                                                                  About Me Pro Photographer

                                                                                  Pros

                                                                                    Cons

                                                                                    • Difficult to Use
                                                                                    • Unreliable

                                                                                    Best Uses

                                                                                      Comments about MicroSync II VM2TR Wireless Transmitter/Receiver Kit:

                                                                                      I had 2x 1st gens of this product and used them for 3 years for pro use.
                                                                                      Just purchased two more new Microsync gen 2's. They chew through batteries misfire and are a general nightmare. DON"T BUY THESE UNITS

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                                                                                      5.0

                                                                                      i love this kit no more wires to trip o

                                                                                      By ted

                                                                                      from pgh pa 15216

                                                                                      About Me Semi-pro Photographer

                                                                                      Verified Buyer

                                                                                      Pros

                                                                                      • Easy to Use

                                                                                      Cons

                                                                                        Best Uses

                                                                                        • Family Photos

                                                                                        Comments about MicroSync II VM2TR Wireless Transmitter/Receiver Kit:

                                                                                        great price esay to use

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