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Old 03-23-2011, 05:08 PM
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I currently own a pocketwizard Mini TT1 and a Flex TT5.

Now I'm adding a monolight strobe light to my lighting setup and eventually a second speedlite 580EX II.

I need to get a wireless trigger for the monolight, I was recommended the RF-602. Is there something I can use with the PWs or do I need a whole separate solution?? I know the 602s are inexpensive, as were other triggers I've seen online. Is there a big difference in all these? THe shipping for the 602s takes forever, hence my other consideration needs.

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Old 03-23-2011, 06:46 PM
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If you want them all to fire they need to be the same system. eg you cant mix the 602 with your PW. Your choice is to add on to the PW set up by getting another transciever/reciever or dump the PWs and start new.
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Old 03-24-2011, 12:29 AM
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Just me, but since you already dropped the dough on the TT1 and TT5, blow the cash and get a PocketWizard Plus II for the studio strobe. Just me, but I'm a simple and spendy soul who prefers simplicity. The idea of saving money but having duplicate and incompatible systems kinda makes no sense to me. And PWs are gonna blow the doors off any Yongnuo triggers when it comes to reliability and range.

And I love my RF-602s. But you might want to see if RF-603s are available. Not having to buy funky batteries or have separate Tx/Rx units vs. transceivers is good.
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Old 03-24-2011, 03:14 AM
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All good points. I didn't know what my options were, but now I do.

Thanks again.
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