Interfit Strobies iSync 4 Wireless Transmitter/Receiver Set
The Interfit Strobies iSync 4 Wireless Transmitter/Receiver Set has 4 radio channels, making it possible to work around other photographers without interfering with one another's lights. The radio receiver works at a distance of up to 100' (30 m) using the included transmitter, and can also be switched to being triggered by a flash. The receiver has a built-in standard thread for mounting the flash on a stand, a PC sync cord, PC sync socket and a mono jack converter to fit both large and small jack sync sockets for connecting to studio lighting. The transmitter features an LED confirmation light, a PC socket, and On, Off and All Channel selection. One 23A for the transmitter and one Cr2 battery for the receiver are included.
- Wireless or flash triggering possible
- 4 radio channels
- Batteries are included: one 23A battery for the transmitter, and one Cr2 battery for the receiver
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by PowerReviews(based on 51 reviews)
Ratings Distribution
96%
of respondents would recommend this to a friend.
Pros
- Easy to use (49)
- Lightweight (45)
- Reliable (31)
- Packs small / compresses (26)
- Good price / value (3)
Cons
- Poor quality (15)
Best Uses
- Family photos (26)
- Weddings (23)
- Portraits (12)
- Studio (9)
- Travel (9)
- Reviewer Profile:
- Semi-pro photographer (21), Pro photographer (9), Photo enthusiast (8), Semi-professional (7), Enthusiast (3)
- Was this a gift?:
- No (37)
Most Liked Positive Review
It works - lowers sync speed
I'm a Nikon shooter and have been using CLS with my SB600 flash unit. I've found CLS to be unreliable in some situations (like when the flash can't see the camera), and I ...Read complete review
I'm a Nikon shooter and have been using CLS with my SB600 flash unit. I've found CLS to be unreliable in some situations (like when the flash can't see the camera), and I want to add cheaper flash units instead of ponying up for an SB600 or SB900 every time I want to add an off camera flash.
I purchase this with the receiver & a used Vivitar 285HV - total cost is less than a new SB600, but now I get reliable wireless triggering even when the flash can't see the camera & with the greater power of the 285HV, I can keep adding off camera flash units by buying a receiver & inexpensive flash (with manual power adjustment) for around a hundred bucks each time I add a flash.
The transmitter doesn't seem to be battery powered- I assume it draws power from the hotshoe, so I always put my on-camera flash on full power under the assumption that the more juice the transmitter gets, the better. The receivers are battery powered... It's a common battery type, but not AA or AAA, but one you should be able to get in any camera store.
The receiver has a hotshoe for the flash, and a tripod screw mount (just like your camera) for the bottom, so you need to have a halfway decent umbrella bracket with a brass monkey, and not one of those cheap ones with a built in hotshoe. The receiver is also pretty small, so it doesn't raise the flash too high in the umbrella bracket.
The units are all compact & I keep them in a ziploc bag just to keep them together in my camera bag.
I've used this setup for 3 or 4 shoots, shooting around a thousand total frames. It's been reliable. A few times the flash didn't go off, but I blame long recycle times rather than misfires. The flashes were always nearby and not around obstacles, so I haven't tested the distance of the transmitter yet. It's easy to forget to turn off the receivers and I've left them on overnight a couple of times, but so far they're still going.
The only downside is that it seem to take a fraction of a second to communicate and I'm no longer getting 1/250 sync speed. A dark area appeared at the top (or left in portrait mode) at 1/250. It took me a minute to figure out what it was - at first I blamed a poorly positioned umbrella, but no, it was the sync speed. I bumped down to 1/200 and it was fine. This limits its usefulness in bright light & with those "magical" cameras that can sync faster than 1/250.
All in all - the ability to add new off camera flash for about a hundred bucks (receiver + inexpensive/used flash) a pop... plus light stand, umbrella, umbrella bracket is a very attractive option.
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Most Liked Negative Review
Not firing consistently w/obstructions
I initially had good success with the strobies when there was a direct line of sight (attached to umbrella stand, fired from camera on tripod, at a distance of ~20' max).
I initially had good success with the strobies when there was a direct line of sight (attached to umbrella stand, fired from camera on tripod, at a distance of ~20' max).
(I did change the custom function on my 430EX flash to stay on).
I first started getting some random misfires trying to take some pictures of my kids (using window light on one side, and my wife holding the flash to add some fill light). Shooting handheld, just around a corner, about 12' from the flash (~1 in 5 fired).
After finally getting a shot, I did some testing to try to figure out why I had problems. I set the flash on the floor (aimed at a wall I could see), went around the same corner (and then some) and I fired a bunch of shots, but no misfires this time.
A few days later, I was trying to get a picture of my son outside in the snow. I had my older son hold the flash (about 10' away from me). Only 2 of ~6 shots I took fired correctly.
I then tested the unit itself (to eliminate hotshoe connection issues). The receiver has a small light indicating when it receives a signal, and the transmitter has a test button (and a small light indicating when signal is sent). I put the receiver on the floor in an area where I could see it, in a 4' wide path, next to a leg on a stool. It would fire consistenly at about 12'-15', if I went just a bit further and held the transmitter behind my leg, it would not fire at all).
It says it can receive a signal up to 100' -- so I was expecting it to work better.
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Pros
- Easy To Pack
- Easy to Use
- Lightweight
- Reliable
Cons
- Doesn't recognize ETTL
Best Uses
- Family Photos
- Weddings/Events
- Wildlife Photos
Comments about Interfit Strobies iSync 4 Wireless Transmitter/Receiver Set:
So far it works great. Keep in mind tho, that it doesn't recognize the ETTL, so you have to go manual, which requires using the GN and apeture/distance info to figure out the settings. But other than that, it works great, and it is very portable.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Easy to Use
- Reliable
Cons
Best Uses
- Family Photos
- Weddings/Events
Comments about Interfit Strobies iSync 4 Wireless Transmitter/Receiver Set:
Great device that allows some amazing off camera effects!!
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Easy To Pack
- Easy to Use
- Great Price
- Lightweight
- Reliable
- Strong Construction
Cons
Best Uses
- Family Photos
- Landscape/Scenery
Comments about Interfit Strobies iSync 4 Wireless Transmitter/Receiver Set:
I Love The Price of The Product and the fact that it works! A lot of people can afford the expensive equipment and this is a way to get started on photography!
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Bargain
- Easy To Pack
- Easy to Use
- Lightweight
- Reliable
Cons
- No instruction sheet
- Weak Construction
Best Uses
- Travel
- Weddings/Events
Comments about Interfit Strobies iSync 4 Wireless Transmitter/Receiver Set:
I use it for interiors, headshots.
Quality is OK, certainly worth the risk vs. a few hundred $$ for top-shelf wireless units.
Yes, cheaply made, however I'd give it 5 stars if it came with instructions.
Actually better than my 60D with 430ex II which needs line-of-sight signal.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Easy To Pack
- Easy to Use
- Lightweight
- Reliable
- Strong Construction
Cons
Best Uses
- Family Photos
- Weddings/Events
Comments about Interfit Strobies iSync 4 Wireless Transmitter/Receiver Set:
easy to set up and use...
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Easy To Pack
- Easy to Use
- Lightweight
- Reliable
Cons
- Weak Construction
Best Uses
- Family Photos
- Weddings/Events
Comments about Interfit Strobies iSync 4 Wireless Transmitter/Receiver Set:
I have 3 200 Watt studio strobes. The lights came with a transmitter receiver very similar to this product. After years of use the transmitter died, and thus I bought this product. This system works even better than the previous system I had for my studio lights, however I thought I would try out the hot shoe attachment with one of my speed lights. Well obviously the ETTL does not work with this nor did I expect it to, but it did trigger my flash in sync with my camera up to 1/200th of a second. I even went a step farther and tried setting up a slave unit to be triggered by they flash attached to the strobies hot shoe attachment... it didn't work for me. So in a nut shell this is a great transmitter receiver for up to 4 manual strobe lights. However this is not a pocket wizard and does not work well with Speed lights.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Easy To Pack
- Easy to Use
- Lightweight
- Reliable
Cons
Best Uses
- Family Photos
- Weddings/Events
Comments about Interfit Strobies iSync 4 Wireless Transmitter/Receiver Set:
I use this for my portrait photography business and so far it's proven to be a great addition to my collection of gear. It works flawlessly with my Vivitar df-383 flash. I just went back and ordered an additional receiver because I was thoroughly impressed!
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Easy to Use
- Lightweight
- Reliable
Cons
Best Uses
- Portraits
- Studio lighting
Comments about Interfit Strobies iSync 4 Wireless Transmitter/Receiver Set:
Low price and does what it is supposed to.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Easy To Pack
- Easy to Use
- Lightweight
Cons
Best Uses
- Family Photos
- Weddings/Events
Comments about Interfit Strobies iSync 4 Wireless Transmitter/Receiver Set:
These are a quick fix for an inexpensive wireless control system.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Easy To Pack
- Easy to Use
- Lightweight
- Reliable
Cons
Best Uses
- Family Photos
- Travel
- Weddings/Events
Comments about Interfit Strobies iSync 4 Wireless Transmitter/Receiver Set:
a great alternative to pw. the only problem is that you can only sync up to 1/200. i imagine you get faster speeds when you pay big dollar. but get these for learning and then to sit in your bag as back-up. they are too reasonably priced not to have some.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Easy to Use
- Lightweight
- Reliable
Cons
Best Uses
Comments about Interfit Strobies iSync 4 Wireless Transmitter/Receiver Set:
Easy to use, reliable.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Easy to Use
- Lightweight
- Reliable
Cons
- Weak Construction
Best Uses
- Travel
Comments about Interfit Strobies iSync 4 Wireless Transmitter/Receiver Set:
Nice radio kit, with use of up to 4 channels. Biggest con is that the receivers have 1/4" mounts on bottom rather than hotshoe mounts, but with a few adaptors that can be fixed.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Easy To Pack
- Easy to Use
- Lightweight
- Reliable
Cons
- Weak Construction
Best Uses
- Family Photos
- Sports/Action
- Weddings/Events
Comments about Interfit Strobies iSync 4 Wireless Transmitter/Receiver Set:
Very efficient tool
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Easy To Pack
- Easy to Use
- Lightweight
- Reliable
Cons
Best Uses
- EVENTS PHOTOS
- Family Photos
- Weddings/Events
Comments about Interfit Strobies iSync 4 Wireless Transmitter/Receiver Set:
I GOT THIS TO GO WITH MY EXD400 MONO LIGHT KIT. I FIGURED I'D STAY WITH THE SAME BRAND FOR COMPATIBILITY AND A LITTLE HELP FROM THE BH SALESMAN. SO FAR IT HAS BEEN FIRING. THEY INCLUDE A FEW CORDS YOU WILL PROBABLY NEED TO CONNECT IT AND A BATTERY TO START YOU OFF. I WILL BE GETTING ANOTHER RECEIVER TO PUT ON THE OTHER FLASH (JUST TO BE SURE TO GET BOTH UNITS TO FLASH) THE ONLY THING I HAVEN'T SEEN OR FIGURED OUT IS IF THERE IS A BETTER WAY TO MOUNT THE RECEIVER. A CLIP-ON WOULD BE GREAT. AND I HAVE TO SEE HOW THE BATTERY HOLDS UP THEY ARE A BIT PRICEY. THE PRICE OF THE UNIT WAS RIGHT FOR ME! THANKS BH!
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Easy To Pack
- Easy to Use
- Lightweight
- Reliable
Cons
Best Uses
- Indoor outdoor flash
Comments about Interfit Strobies iSync 4 Wireless Transmitter/Receiver Set:
I use these almost daily in the auto and have never had a failure to trigger a strobe.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Easy To Pack
- Easy to Use
- Lightweight
- Reliable
- Strong Construction
Cons
Best Uses
- Family Photos
- Travel
- Weddings/Events
- Wildlife Photos
Comments about Interfit Strobies iSync 4 Wireless Transmitter/Receiver Set:
This does exactly what is intended.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Easy To Pack
- Easy to Use
- Lightweight
Cons
- Weak Construction
Best Uses
- Portraits
Comments about Interfit Strobies iSync 4 Wireless Transmitter/Receiver Set:
Easy to use. Work well. The only thing is that I´m not sure they reach the 30mt range. But for a 10mt distance they are more than ok. At the end they´re only [$]
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Easy To Pack
- Easy to Use
- Lightweight
- No frills
- Relatively inexpensive
Cons
- Fear of weak construction
- Limited functionality
Best Uses
- Family Photos
- Home-studio photography
- Weddings/Events
Comments about Interfit Strobies iSync 4 Wireless Transmitter/Receiver Set:
Can't beat 'em for the money. They've fired for me every time so far, even through walls.
I have 2 minor concerns... First, the hot shoe mount on the receiver is a little too loose for my Nikon speedlight. When it's locked in place I'm not terribly worried about it falling of or anything, but I do think that this connection could be tightened up. The transmitter fits snugly onto my camera's hot shoe, although there is no lock.
Also, I question how rugged these units are... Especially the threaded socket on the bottom of the receiver. It seems fine so far, but I don't know how robust or how well reinforced this area of the unit is.
Still, this is a great way to get into (manual) wireless flash photography at a really reasonable price. I'll bet that, as long as I take care of them, these Strobies will last for a long time.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Easy to Use
- Lightweight
Cons
Best Uses
- Family Photos
- Weddings/Events
Comments about Interfit Strobies iSync 4 Wireless Transmitter/Receiver Set:
Easy to use, working fine.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Easy To Pack
- Easy to Use
- Lightweight
Cons
- Weak Construction
Best Uses
- Family Photos
- Landscape/Scenery
- Travel
- Weddings/Events
Comments about Interfit Strobies iSync 4 Wireless Transmitter/Receiver Set:
I use the strobie kit with three off camera flashes. They work every time with no problems. I had owned a set previously, and purchased these again because they are less expensive and get the job done.
If i had to complain.. The unit that sits on the camera hotshoe has no way to tighten it. I was running through the jungle and it fell off. I couldn't shoot for the next week until i ordered another set. saying that, it doesn't fire if you bump it off the top of camera.
final verdict. If you are careful and not running and jumping around, great product. If you are action junkie like me.. these will work for now until you want to fork out some real money..
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- No
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Batteries & Power
- Price: $1.95
Replacement Transmitter Battery
- Price: $3.99
Replacement Receiver Battery
Brackets, Support and Cords
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- Original: $17.99
- Save: $1.80
- Price: $16.19
Not compatible w/Nikon SB-900. As an alternative, please see BH # IMUB
Sync Cords & Flash Remotes
- Price: $53.99
What's in the Box
- PC Sync Cable
- PC Sync Socket
- Mono Jack Converter (Large and Small)
- 23A Battery for Transmitter
- Cr2 Battery for Receiver
- 1-Year Limited Warranty
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