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Smith-Victor Smith Victor RTK4 4 Channel Radio Trigger Kit

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★★★★☆
3.5

based on 32 reviews  

 

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★★★★☆
4.2

$79.95

from 2 stores

Pros

  • Lightweight (25)
  • Reliable (18)
  • Convenient interface (11)
  • Easy to use (10)
  • Easy to pack (2)
  • Cheap (1)
  • Great look (1)
  • Great price (1)
  • Quality construction (1)
  • Small (1)
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Cons

  • Flimsy (6)
  • Unreliable (5)
  • Poor interface (3)
  • Batterys barely fit (1)
  • Don't step on it (1)
  • Dosnt work (1)
  • Hard to open (1)
  • Inconsistent (1)
  • Not durable (1)

Best Uses

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

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Smith-Victor Smith Victor RTK4 4 Channel Radio Trigger Kit

BizRate Rating Outstanding 9.6

$79.95

No Tax Outside NY
BizRate Rating Outstanding 9.1

$79.95

 

Product Reviews

Last update: Oct 15, 2009

Smith-Victor 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 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 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
I am:
  • Semi-Professional
 

Smith-Victor Smith Victor RTK4 4 Channel Radio Trigger Kit Review

Fails to flash about 40% of the time

★★☆☆☆
2.0

    Pros

  • Cheap

    Cons

  • Not Functional
  • Unreliable

    Best Uses

  • None
 

"We have both Pocket Wizards and Morris Radio Triggers at art school. The Pocket Wizards are dependable. However, recently all of the Pocket Wizards had been checked out of the equipment room so I tried the Morris. The Morris consistently fails to flash. I was only 10 feet away from the receiver, …"  Read Full Review »

Bottom Line No, I would not recommend this to a friend
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Oct 2 2009
Avid Customer
San Francisco
I am:
  • Semi-Professional
Reviewed at:
Price: $79.95
 

Smith-Victor 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 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
I am:
  • Semi-Professional
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Price: $79.95
 
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Smith-Victor Smith Victor RTK4 4 Channel Radio Trigger Kit

BizRate Rating Outstanding 9.6

$79.95

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$79.95

 

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