e-Bay Trigger Problems

[Wendyp]

Originally Posted by Gordon

at least with Alien Bees, if you are using the telephone style RJ45 plug (i.e., the 'remote' connection, not the 'sync' connection) I think you need to also disable the sync/ slave flash trigger with a dummy phono connector.

The manuals at least mention this - it depends on how you are connecting to the strobe though.

I'm plugging in to the sync connection. I don't even own anything that will plug into the remote connection.

[Wendyp]

I think this unit is just defective. So I'll just send it back and hope for a better one.

[chemisti]

First thing to do is change the battery out in the transmitter - these babies are famous for malfunctioning when battery is low - $5.00 at RadioShack

[dorkn]

Also try triggering it from 6 or 8 feet away from the light. I had a unit that was horrible right next to the light but it would work if I was further away....

[chemisti]

Extensive discussions covering the various Ebay inexpensive slaves are to be found:
http://www.flickr.com/groups/strobis...7594172539497/

Variety of tips/hints shared there about these units...