Phottix Wireless Shutter Triggers - Comparison between Cleon Plato Strato Atlas triggers
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Published on 26th August 2010 11:27 PM
The world of shutter releases have come a long way from the infrared (IR) triggers which cost around SGD$10-$20 to radio triggers costing above SGD$30. Phottix is the leading manufacturer in shutter release for Digital SLRs (DSLRs). With a large variety from the Phottix Cleon II to the most advanced Phottix Atlas, all the remotes come with varying functions to suit every photographer's needs. Need a wired remote and the option to use wireless function? Or require to trigger a flash
and camera at long range? Phottix has a shutter/flash trigger for you!
|
Phottix Cleon II |
Phottix Plato |
Phottix Strato |
Phottix Atlas |
|
 |
 |
 |
 |
| Operating frequency |
433Mhz |
433Mhz |
2.4Ghz |
433Mhz (CE) 344Mhz (FCC) |
| Stated operating range |
30meters |
100meters |
100meters |
100meters |
| Battery source (receiver) |
CR2 |
AAA X 2 |
AAA X 2 |
AA X 2 |
| Battery source (transmitter) |
23A 12V |
AAA X 2 |
AAA X 2 |
AA X 2 |
| Sync speed (Camera dependent) |
1/160-1/250 |
1/160-1/250 |
1/160-1/250 |
1/160-1/250 |
| Number of channels |
4 |
4 |
4 |
4 |
| Shutter release function (wired) |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
| Shutter release function (wireless) |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
| Triggering modes |
Radio frequency only |
Radio frequency only |
Radio frequency only |
Radio frequency only |
| TTL |
NA |
NA |
TTL (only through
the transmitter) |
NA |
| Tripod mount (receiver) |
NA |
NA |
Metal |
Metal |
| Hotshoe mount (receiver) |
NA |
NA |
Plastic |
Metal |
| Supported flash |
NA |
NA |
Canon 580EXII
580EX, 550EX, 430EX,430EXII.
Nikon SB900, SB800, SB600, SB28
Nissin Di622 (Nikon), Di866
Most other flash models with center pin |
Canon 580EXII
580EX, 550EX, 430EX,430EXII.
Nikon SB900, SB800, SB600, SB28
Nissin Di622 (Nikon), Di866
Most other flash models with center pin |
Estimated price (SGD)
1USD ~ 1.4SGD |
$59 |
$80 |
$100 |
$180 |
Frequently asked questions and other Phottix support related questions found at the Phottix Product Support forums