Viltrox JY-2410 transceiver

The JY-2410 is a new flash transceiver from Shenzhen, China based Viltrox. The unit functions on the 2.4 GHz frequency, sports four selectable channels and offers TTL pass through.

When you purchase a set of the Viltrox JY-2410 transceivers they come with a fantastic carrying case that can hold two units along with a variety of connecting cables. The top inside of the case even has a set of holding straps for storing four AA batteries. A very well thought out accessory in my opinion.

 

As mentioned above the Viltrox JY-2410 is a transceiver so that means that it can function as both a transmitter or a receiver as needed. The unit features TTL pass through and remote flash wake up.

The transceiver has a relatively compact design and solid feel. The only physical issue that I found with units were with the switches on the rear of the unit. The power switch on one of the units was pretty loose and I needed to keep a close eye on it so that I did not accidentally turn the unit off or turn it back on when going to store the units. Other than that I did not encounter any other manufacturing issues.

 

Lets take a look at the unit itself starting at the back. The rear of the the JY-2410 is where you will find the control array. On the left side of the back you have your four channel selection switch. To the right of that is the power switch. There are two mode options to the left and right of the off setting of the power switch. To the left is the A mode and to the right is the M mode. The A mode is the standard operating mode where the JY-2410 will function as either a transmitter or receiver as needed. M mode functions just as A mode but it will enable TTL pass through when you have a TTL capable flash unit mounted to the top of the transceiver. Located between the channel and power switches you will find the status LED.

 

Over on the left side of the Viltrox JY-2410 transceiver are two interface ports: the flash PC terminal and the flash/camera 3.5mm terminal. You can use the appropriate cable to control flash units from either port, but you can only use the 3.5mm flash/camera terminal to connect the JY-2410 to your camera for remote shutter release.

 

The right side of the unit has the battery compartment cover and a ¼ 20 mounting thread. The Viltrox JY-2410 transceiver uses two AA batteries for power making it very convenient to readily find replacement batteries.

The underside of the transceiver has the mounting foot with a locking ring. The height of the foot along with the over sized locking ring makes it very quick and easy to mount and unmount the unit.

On the top is the test/fire button and the hot shoe mount. The hot shoe mount has to be one of the best features of the Viltrox JY-2410 transceiver. Not only does it allow for TTL pass through but it also makes it very easy to mount flash units to the transceiver without the need for cables.

 

One feature that is missing on the Viltrox JY-2410 is selectable groups. For some photographers this is not a big deal, but for me I have become very used to using them in many different shooting situations. It would have been a nice option to have. Other than that one missing feature the transceiver is really a great little unit.

After shooting with the Viltrox JY-2410 for a few months now I have not had any real problems with the triggers at all including zero misfires.

As I mentioned before the only issue that I have with the Viltrox JY-2410 transceiver is the build quality of one of the rear switches. I am sure that this is the exception rather than the rule but as it is the only issue with the unit I had to mention it.

The Viltrox JY-2410 is a very capable transceiver and is available for purchase through eBay for about $62.00 for a set.

At that price point they are placed in direct competition with the Cactus V5 Duo. Between the two transceivers I think that the Viltrox JY-2410 is the superior trigger and warrants a good look if you are in the market for a budget flash trigger and do not want to skimp on quality.

You can get more information on the Viltrox JY-2410 transceiver from the manufacturers website at: http://www.viltrox.com.

Viltrox JY-2410 transceiver

The JY-2410 is a new flash transceiver from Shenzhen, China based Viltrox. The unit functions on the 2.4 GHz frequency, sports four selectable channels and offers TTL pass through.

When you purchase a set of the Viltrox JY-2410 transceivers they come with a fantastic carrying case that can hold two units along with a variety of connecting cables. The top inside of the case even has a set of holding straps for storing four AA batteries. A very well thought out accessory in my opinion.

 

As mentioned above the Viltrox JY-2410 is a transceiver so that means that it can function as both a transmitter or a receiver as needed. The unit features TTL pass through and remote flash wake up.

The transceiver has a relatively compact design and solid feel. The only physical issue that I found with units were with the switches on the rear of the unit. The power switch on one of the units was pretty loose and I needed to keep a close eye on it so that I did not accidentally turn the unit off or turn it back on when going to store the units. Other than that I did not encounter any other manufacturing issues.

 

Lets take a look at the unit itself starting at the back. The rear of the the JY-2410 is where you will find the control array. On the left side of the back you have your four channel selection switch. To the right of that is the power switch. There are two mode options to the left and right of the off setting of the power switch. To the left is the A mode and to the right is the M mode. The A mode is the standard operating mode where the JY-2410 will function as either a transmitter or receiver as needed. M mode functions just as A mode but it will enable TTL pass through when you have a TTL capable flash unit mounted to the top of the transceiver. Located between the channel and power switches you will find the status LED.

 

Over on the left side of the Viltrox JY-2410 transceiver are two interface ports: the flash PC terminal and the flash/camera 3.5mm terminal. You can use the appropriate cable to control flash units from either port, but you can only use the 3.5mm flash/camera terminal to connect the JY-2410 to your camera for remote shutter release.

 

The right side of the unit has the battery compartment cover and a ¼ 20 mounting thread. The Viltrox JY-2410 transceiver uses two AA batteries for power making it very convenient to readily find replacement batteries.

The underside of the transceiver has the mounting foot with a locking ring. The height of the foot along with the over sized locking ring makes it very quick and easy to mount and unmount the unit.

On the top is the test/fire button and the hot shoe mount. The hot shoe mount has to be one of the best features of the Viltrox JY-2410 transceiver. Not only does it allow for TTL pass through but it also makes it very easy to mount flash units to the transceiver without the need for cables.

 

One feature that is missing on the Viltrox JY-2410 is selectable groups. For some photographers this is not a big deal, but for me I have become very used to using them in many different shooting situations. It would have been a nice option to have. Other than that one missing feature the transceiver is really a great little unit.

After shooting with the Viltrox JY-2410 for a few months now I have not had any real problems with the triggers at all including zero misfires.

As I mentioned before the only issue that I have with the Viltrox JY-2410 transceiver is the build quality of one of the rear switches. I am sure that this is the exception rather than the rule but as it is the only issue with the unit I had to mention it.

The Viltrox JY-2410 is a very capable transceiver and is available for purchase through eBay for about $62.00 for a set.

At that price point they are placed in direct competition with the Cactus V5 Duo. Between the two transceivers I think that the Viltrox JY-2410 is the superior trigger and warrants a good look if you are in the market for a budget flash trigger and do not want to skimp on quality.

You can get more information on the Viltrox JY-2410 transceiver from the manufacturers website at: http://www.viltrox.com.

Strobox vol.2

I am so happy to be involved with this book and proud to announce its publication.

In 2011 we published our first book. And only less than a year later, our 2nd volume has become available for everyone to enjoy. It contains a selection of fifty of the most amazing and popular photos shot by just as many talented community members from every category you can imagine.


Photos were chosen from much bigger pool of those submitted during 2011 and Mark Wallace helped to curate and select those that would make it in this book.

Similar to our previous volume, Strobox vol. 2 seeks to showcase our community’s achievements, acknowledge our top contributors, and most importantly, help us financially sustain our online community. We’re also sharing the book’s profit amongst every photographer who joined us for this initiative and whose work you can see in the pages of this book.

Strobox vol.2

I am so happy to be involved with this book and proud to announce its publication.

In 2011 we published our first book. And only less than a year later, our 2nd volume has become available for everyone to enjoy. It contains a selection of fifty of the most amazing and popular photos shot by just as many talented community members from every category you can imagine.


Photos were chosen from much bigger pool of those submitted during 2011 and Mark Wallace helped to curate and select those that would make it in this book.

Similar to our previous volume, Strobox vol. 2 seeks to showcase our community’s achievements, acknowledge our top contributors, and most importantly, help us financially sustain our online community. We’re also sharing the book’s profit amongst every photographer who joined us for this initiative and whose work you can see in the pages of this book.

Let the testing begin!

Let the testing begin!

Location scouting in Portland Oregon

Hey everyone. I am looking for a location for a shoot in the Portland area. Hoping to find a place with that classic heavily used/abandoned industrial area look for some interior shots.

The places does not have to be an actual abandoned industrial building. I am just looking for a vibe along those lines. Any suggestions would be appreciated.

Thanks!

Location scouting in Portland Oregon

Hey everyone. I am looking for a location for a shoot in the Portland area. Hoping to find a place with that classic heavily used/abandoned industrial area look for some interior shots.

The places does not have to be an actual abandoned industrial building. I am just looking for a vibe along those lines. Any suggestions would be appreciated.

Thanks!

Everywear Gadget Bag by jill-e Designs

The Everywear Gadget Bag by jill-e Designs has to be one of the greatest combinations of style, function, and stealth from any camera bag designer. As a testament to this when my wife and her sister first saw the bag neither of them thought that it was a camera bag and did not believe me when I told them that in fact it was. 

Jill-e is geared more toward the female photographer with a great blend of both fashion and function. As I went through the bag and loaded my kit into it I was not at a loss for places to store any of my small items. I find that there are many bags out on the market that work to have places for all of your larger gear but totally ignore the fact that photographers have a million and one small pieces in their kit. 

The material and stitching on this bag, as I am sure is the case with all of their bags, is top notch. When you are out and about with this bag you will not have to worry about it's durability. I have also noticed through my two children that it tends to also be pretty stain resistant. 

If you are in the market for a stylish, well put together, stealthy camera bag that you can take anywhere then you should give the Everywear Gadget Bag by jill-e Designs a good look. You can get more information about this and other great products from jill-e Designs by visiting their website: http://www.jill-e.com or over on their Facebook page: www.facebook.com/Jill.e.Designs jill-e is offering a 20% off promo code for their products. All you have to do is like their Facebook page and leave a comment saying that you saw this review at www.vanishedtwin.com. Then email jill-e at info@jill-e.com and request the discount code and they will email it to you.

Everywear Gadget Bag by jill-e Designs

The Everywear Gadget Bag by jill-e Designs has to be one of the greatest combinations of style, function, and stealth from any camera bag designer. As a testament to this when my wife and her sister first saw the bag neither of them thought that it was a camera bag and did not believe me when I told them that in fact it was. 

Jill-e is geared more toward the female photographer with a great blend of both fashion and function. As I went through the bag and loaded my kit into it I was not at a loss for places to store any of my small items. I find that there are many bags out on the market that work to have places for all of your larger gear but totally ignore the fact that photographers have a million and one small pieces in their kit. 

The material and stitching on this bag, as I am sure is the case with all of their bags, is top notch. When you are out and about with this bag you will not have to worry about it's durability. I have also noticed through my two children that it tends to also be pretty stain resistant. 

If you are in the market for a stylish, well put together, stealthy camera bag that you can take anywhere then you should give the Everywear Gadget Bag by jill-e Designs a good look. You can get more information about this and other great products from jill-e Designs by visiting their website: http://www.jill-e.com or over on their Facebook page: www.facebook.com/Jill.e.Designs jill-e is offering a 20% off promo code for their products. All you have to do is like their Facebook page and leave a comment saying that you saw this review at www.vanishedtwin.com. Then email jill-e at info@jill-e.com and request the discount code and they will email it to you.