Seculine TwinLink T2D wireless flash trigger review
Introduction
I ended up buying a set of these by chance yesterday after failing to bring the correct identification needed to hire a set of Pocket Wizards (the industry standard wireless triggers). At £120.00 the cost didn't seem too great, especially with two shoots booked over the next couple of weeks.
Performance
The TwinLinks are very straightforward to set-up — it only took five minutes to get them out of the box and up-and-running. There's a built-in hot shoe adapter for a flash or the supplied leads will trigger regular studio lights.
A plate holding a 1/4" thread clips over the receiver's battery cover, allowing you to attach it to a light stand or tripod. The plate also is magnetic (so you could stick it to the side of a studio light).
In use, the TwinLinks are reliable and very straightforward to use. The units have 16 channels, and an enormous 250m range. I used them properly today for the first time on an icy shoot on London's Hampstead Heath. In three hours I had no problems at all (or at least none caused by the TwinLinks!)
Conclusion
The TwinLink system is very good value for money — especially as everything you need is included in the box. So why spend over double the money on Pocket Wizards? The TwinLink will only trigger your flash, not your camera. Apart from that, they are highly recommended.
Posted: 10.01.2010 | Comments: 0 | Add a comment
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