Quantum FW-8R FreeXWire Radio Receiver for any Shoe or Handle Mount Flash, or Qflash.

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★★★★☆
4.2

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Pros

  • Lightweight (5)
  • Reliable (5)
  • Convenient interface (3)
  • Easy to use (2)
  • Well built / quality construction (2)
  • Can use behind walls (1)
  • Powerful (1)
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Cons

  • Big and a bit bulky (1)
  • Heavy / bulky (1)
  • No cable in box (1)
  • Pricey (1)

Best Uses

  • Fill flash (2)
  • Lighting (2)
  • Photography (2)
  • Night photography (1)
  • On location photography (1)
  • Photojournalism (1)
  • Sports photography (1)
  • Weddings (1)
 
 
 

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Quantum FW-8R FreeXWire Radio Receiver for any Shoe or Handle Mount Flash, or Qflash.

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Model FW8R
UPC 807955011286
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Product Reviews

Last update: Oct 12, 2009

Quantum FW-8R FreeXWire Radio Receiver for any Shoe or Handle Mount Flash, or Qflash. Reviews

 

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Quantum FW-8R FreeXWire Radio Receiver for any Shoe or Handle Mount Flash, or Qflash. Review

Works where others don't

★★★★★
5.0

    Pros

  • Convenient Interface
  • Lightweight
  • Reliable
  • Strong Construction

    Cons

  • None

    Best Uses

  • Fill Flash
  • Lighting
  • Photography
  • Photojournalism
 

"I purchased this and a 9T to replace the cheap infared triggers I purchased at an online auction and the cost difference has been worth every penny. The 8R is the only reciever I've tried that will trigger my Canon 580EX when installed in a PC to hotshoe adapter. This combo has proven to be an exc …"  Read Full Review »

Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend
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Sep 29 2008
Domino
Misawa, Japan
I am:
  • Pro Photographer
Reviewed at:
Price: $185.00
 
 

Quantum FW-8R FreeXWire Radio Receiver for any Shoe or Handle Mount Flash, or Qflash. Review

I wish I had gotten this years ago

★★★★★
5.0

    Pros

  • Convenient Interface
  • Lightweight
  • Reliable
  • Strong Construction

    Cons

  • None

    Best Uses

  • Fill Flash
  • Lighting
  • Night Photography
  • Photography
  • Sports Photography
 

"This receiver is a work horse. The multiple channels and individual switches make it so versatile. Large arenas are no longer a problem. You can stop the action without loosing image quality. This equipment is a must!!! "

Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend
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Apr 2 2008
bcl
Chapel Hill, NC
I am:
  • Professional
Reviewed at:
Price: $185.00
 
 

Quantum FW-8R FreeXWire Radio Receiver for any Shoe or Handle Mount Flash, or Qflash. Review

Great Product

★★★★☆
4.0

    Pros

  • Can use behind walls
  • Easy to use
  • Lightweight
  • Powerful

    Cons

  • Big and a bit bulky
  • No cable in box

    Best Uses

  • On location photography
 

"This is a great product that I can use now with my Canon 580/EX II speed lights while I save money to buy the Quantum Trio. Even after I purchase the Trios my speed lights will be functional because of this Receiver. "

Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend
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Mar 3 2009
LenzCap
Madison, AL
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Price: $185.00
 

Quantum FW-8R FreeXWire Radio Receiver for any Shoe or Handle Mount Flash, or Qflash. Review

versatile receiver

★★★★★
5.0

    Pros

  • Convenient Interface
  • Lightweight
  • Reliable

    Cons

  • None

    Best Uses

  • None
 

"I've been using the FW8R to wirelessly trigger a monolight when I need a bit more power than my T5D-R provides and also using it to trigger the T5D-R for providing off camera flash. It is more dependable then using infrared, especially outside. "

Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend
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Aug 24 2008
Dave Gill
Sedalia, CO
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  • Professional
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Price: $185.00
 

Quantum FW-8R FreeXWire Radio Receiver for any Shoe or Handle Mount Flash, or Qflash. Review

Works like a Champ

★★★★★
5.0

    Pros

  • Lightweight
  • Reliable

    Cons

  • None

    Best Uses

  • Weddings
 

"Great product. Small. Light. Good range. "

Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend
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Oct 7 2009
PhillFlash
New England, USofA
I am:
  • Pro Photographer
 
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