Eric Hamilton – Celebrity / DJ / Nightlife Photographer

Posts Tagged ‘radio poppers’

I’m really excited about the new Radio Popper system. This is what I’ve been waiting for – the ability to control flash levels from the camera combined with radio wireless capabilities. Compatible with Speedlights, Alien Bees, White Lightnings, and more. Perfect for my purposes. No more worrying about which way the optical receiver is pointing. So far the X system is not available to order, but I’ll be watching for it closely.

The guys over at Radio Poppers have been busy. In case you don’t know, Radio Poppers combine the advantages of radio wireless systems like Pocket Wizards with the advantages of proprietary infra-red systems that allow you to transmit flash power and TTL data right from your camera. I’ve seen these units perform, and they look great, but I was holding out for the new models before I dove in and purchased my own set.

It looks like that wait is almost over! Yesterday I noticed two new announcements on the Radio Poppers blog: “P8′s and Jr. Canceled … Sort of.”, and Second Generation P1/P8 and Jr.

The short story is that the originally planned multi-channel P8 and Jr models (originally slated for August release) have been scratched, because the Radio Poppers team realized that they could make their planned next-generation 2010 launch this year… In other words, they’ve leapfrogged a whole generation of product development, and are now on the cusp of unveiling the second generation flagship Radio Popper unit (no name revealed, as of yet), along with a budget version that is targeted to compete with the cheap Cactus V2 triggers. There’s a lot more detail on the Radio Poppers blog, but it’s a bit much to wade through. I’ll keep you posted on the specs as they become available.

[Update: Pixsylated.com got a sneak peak at the new units. After reading, I'm even more excited about the announcement coming December 12!]