Smith-Victor RTK4 4 Channel Radio Trigger Kit

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★★★★☆
4.2

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Pros

  • Lightweight (26)
  • Reliable (18)
  • Convenient interface (11)
  • Easy to use (11)
  • Easy to pack (2)
  • Cheap (1)
  • Good price / value (1)
  • Great look (1)
  • Small (1)
  • Softens light (1)
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Cons

  • Unreliable (5)
  • Weak construction (5)
  • Poor interface (3)
  • Poor design (2)
  • Batterys barely fit (1)
  • Don't step on it (1)
  • Dosnt work (1)
  • Flimsy (1)
  • Hard to open (1)
  • Inconsistent (1)

Best Uses

  • Photography (12)
  • Lighting (11)
  • Fill flash (5)
  • Portraits (5)
  • Studio (4)
  • Night photography (3)
  • Travel (3)
  • Close -ups (2)
  • Macro (2)
  • Photojournalism (2)
 
 
 

Provided by B&H Photo Video

The Photogenic RTK-4 Radio Trigger Set enables firing of a StudioMax III or any other strobe monolight or power pack, without running a sync cord between the camera and your flash unit.This four-channel system is designed for use with both portable off-camera flashes and studio strobes. It provides reliable radio technology to trigger strobes up to a distance of 150' (50 m) without sync cords or unreliable optical slaves. Add a receiver for each additional flash unit in your set up.

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Model 401552
UPC 037733008546
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Product Reviews

Last update: Nov 18, 2009

Smith-Victor RTK4 4 Channel Radio Trigger Kit Reviews

 
 
 

Most helpful positive review

[4 of 4 customers found this review helpful]

Most helpful negative review

 
★★★★★
5.0
All you need and more

"After using sync cords in my studio to the point that the connection on my 20D became loose and intermittent I decided to go with a hot shoe mount radio flash system. Comparably priced to the Impact brand I decided to go with Photogenic due to the 4 channels vs. 16 channels (I have found that the less complicated electronics are the more reliable they seem to be). From the box to shooting in ten minutes without..." Read Full Review »

Apr 13, 2008 by URIAH

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★★★☆☆
3.0
UGH!!! UNPEEL THE STICKER!!!!

"UNPEEL THE STICKER TO CHANGE THE BATTERIES! THERE IS A SMALL SCREW HOLDING THE TRIGGER TOGETHER!!!! ITS UNDER THE STICKER!!!! After 1 hour to trying to force the thing off. I broke bits and pieces off the side. IT DOESN'T SNAP ON OR OFF!!!! IT HAS A SCREW HIDDEN UNDER THE STICKER! THEY PROBABLY PLACED THE STICKER THERE ON PURPOSE FOR YOU TO BREAK YOUR TRANSMITTER TO VOID WARRENTY!!!!! MAKE SURE TO UNSCREW ..." Read Full Review »

Jul 03, 2009 by Confused/Stressed

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Smith-Victor RTK4 4 Channel Radio Trigger Kit Review

All you need and more

★★★★★
5.0

    Pros

  • Convenient Interface
  • Lightweight
  • Reliable

    Cons

  • None

    Best Uses

  • Lighting
 

"After using sync cords in my studio to the point that the connection on my 20D became loose and intermittent I decided to go with a hot shoe mount radio flash system. Comparably priced to the Impact brand I decided to go with Photogenic due to the 4 channels vs. 16 channels (I have found that the l …"  Read Full Review »

Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend
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Apr 13 2008
URIAH
Grafton,WV
I am:
  • Hobbyist/Enthusiast
Reviewed at:
Price: $79.95
 

Smith-Victor RTK4 4 Channel Radio Trigger Kit Review

Works as described

★★★★☆
4.0

    Pros

  • Easy To Use
  • Lightweight

    Cons

  • Poor Design

    Best Uses

  • Macro Photography
  • Portraits
  • Studio
  • Traveling
 

"I use these to trigger a flash on a light stand for fill light. I just received them and tested it with one of my small flash units and it works. I don't know how they will hold up under pressure but will let you know in the future. The receivers need a small switch to turn them off, I think that's …"  Read Full Review »

Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend
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Nov 18 2009
Sid
Atlanta, GA.
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  • Hobbyist/Enthusiast
Reviewed at:
Price: $79.95
 

Smith-Victor RTK4 4 Channel Radio Trigger Kit Review

UGH!!! UNPEEL THE STICKER!!!!

★★★☆☆
3.0

    Pros

  • Easy To Use
  • Lightweight

    Cons

  • Not Durable

    Best Uses

  • Everyday use
  • Home
  • Landscape Photography
  • Macro Photography
  • Portraits
  • More »
 

"UNPEEL THE STICKER TO CHANGE THE BATTERIES! THERE IS A SMALL SCREW HOLDING THE TRIGGER TOGETHER!!!! ITS UNDER THE STICKER!!!!



After 1 hour to trying to force the thing off. I broke bits and pieces off the side.



IT DOESN'T SNAP ON OR OFF!!!!



IT HAS A SCREW HIDDEN UNDER THE STICKER! THEY PR …"  Read Full Review »

Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend
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Jul 3 2009
Confused/Stressed
Seattle, WA
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  • Semi-Professional
 

Smith-Victor RTK4 4 Channel Radio Trigger Kit Review

Be afraid be...VERY afraid!

★☆☆☆☆
1.0

    Pros

  • Good Looks

    Cons

  • Inconsistent
  • Poor construction
  • poor design
  • Unreliable

    Best Uses

  • None
 

"Firstly, when I ordered the Photogenic RTK-4 Radio Trigger Set, I received a Smith Victor Set. The main difference is that the Photogenic has a range of 150 feet Vs 80 feet! I enquired about this mixup from the BH Staff and was informed that Photogenic is now owned by Smith Victor and given an apolo …"  Read Full Review »

Bottom Line No, I would not recommend this to a friend
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Mar 20 2008
El Reto
Trinidad and Tobago, West Indies
I am:
  • Professional
 

Smith-Victor RTK4 4 Channel Radio Trigger Kit Review

it works!

★★★★☆
4.0

    Pros

  • Easy To Use
  • Lightweight

    Cons

  • None

    Best Uses

  • Portraits
  • Studio
 

"I bought the set with one extra receiver about a year ago, and I was so satisfied that I purchased two extra receivers early this summer. They all work perfectly, and the only problem I have had is that the battery seems to run out faster than stated in the manual. After about two months of extensiv …"  Read Full Review »

Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend
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Aug 30 2009
Svend
Oslo, Norway
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  • Semi-Professional
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Price: $79.95
 
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