[OM] Re: cheap ebay radio slave, was: E-1 or E-300

[Chuck Norcutt]

I'm not arguing for or against the e-300 (I still prefer to have both a 
hotshoe and PC connection) but a cheap ebay radio slave (I have 4 of 
them) will move the flash sync to the hotshoe and get rid of the PC 
cable.  I use this same solution and sometimes have the transmitter 
working from the hotshoe and sometimes from the PC connector (comes with 
short PC cable)

All 4 of mine are the battery powered model "YHDC-B" and the last two 
were purchased from this seller at small minimum bid + largish shipping 
cost.  The total price is still low, however. 
<http://cgi.ebay.com/Wireless-Radio-Slave-Flashlight-4-Channel-battery_W0QQitemZ7578034061QQcategoryZ30086QQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem>
In some recent chatter on dpreview's forums on this subject someone 
commented that the AC powered receivers were more reliable than the 
battery powered ones.  My battery powered ones have been reliable as 
long as they're used within their range limits.  I have found them both 
quite variable between units and also quite directional with maximum 
range to the front and minimum to the rear.  My longest range unit (hand 
picked and tested by the seller) reaches 150 feet to the front and about 
80 feet to the rear.  My shortest range unit reaches about 60 feet to 
the front and about 45 feet to the rear.  Plenty for studio work and OK 
for other uses as long as you test each unit and use it within its 
capability.

Caution:  different model numbers (eg: "YHDC-A") are frequency 
incompatible.  I've even heard from another owner that some with the 
same model number might be frequency incompatible.  Best to buy all you 
will need in a single go.

Chuck Norcutt

Larry Powers wrote:
> I am looking to jump into digital photography at a reasonable price.  I have 
> found a 2 lens E-300 outfit for $600 that is appealing.  For $750 I have 
> seen 2 lens E-1 outfits (includes the same lenses as the e-300).  What are 
> the pros and cons between the 8 megapixel e-300 and 5 mega pixel e-1.  I do 
> plan on shooting with studio flash so the the built in x sync on the e-1 is 
> appealing.
> 
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