Need some advice on multiple wireless flash setup for Nikon FE2

[NowhereMan]

I am about to purchase some gear to experiment with simple wireless flash setups for studio portrait photography. Since I shoot both digital and film I try to buy some gear that I can use in both scenarios. Right now I only own a Nikon SB-26 flash unit. For use with my Sony a7iii I decided to buy the Godox TT685 and the Godox TT350 plus the X2T-S trigger.

Now I am debating how I could use the same flash units with the FE2 in a fully manual flash setup. One option would be to buy the Godox X2T-N trigger. This would allow me to trigger the TT685 and TT350. The SB-26 I could use in optical slave mode (or buy a Godox X1R receiver). This should work but the X2T could be overkill because it has many functions that aren't needed in such a simple setup.

The other option would be something like the Yongnuo RF-602 or RF-603 – simple flash triggers that only transmit a fire signal. I think I would prefer the 603 because it tolerates higher ignition voltage, but on the other hand it doesn't have a mounting thread which makes it more awkward to mount on a stand. In Europe there is also a device called Multi Trig by German manufacturer Kaiser. It works very similarly to the Yongnuo RF-603 but has higher tolerance for ignition voltage and a mounting thread.

These are all cheap options so the price isn't the deciding factor. What would be your choice?

 

[Pieter12]

Not familiar with the equipment you mention, but can’t you just use the trigger you have and set the others to slave mode?

 

[xkaes]

Yeah, the simplest way for both cameras is to have a flash on the camera and have all the other flashes either set to slave mode (if they have it) or get slave units to attach to the flash shoes. You'll need to have flashes where you can adjust the power output, and a flash meter to get the balance right.

 

[plimsoll1]

Since you already have godox flashes, I suggest getting a godox trigger for your FE2. I have all godox flashes and use them with a variety of manual and TTL cameras. It all works fine. I recently got a Flashpoint R2 Single Pin Transceiver (2-Pack) for 50.00 from Adorama for use on my manual cameras. It works on any camera, since it is single-pin and therefore does not support TTL. It is pretty simple to operate, allowing you to trigger any number of godox flashes in manual mode (not TTL), up to 5 groups. For the godox flashes, you should be able to adjust the power (setting the flashes to manual) from the trigger. For your Nikon SB-26, you will have to adjust the power on the flash itself. Since it comes with 2 transceivers, you can put one on your camera and one on your SB-26, and it should be able to to trigger all the flashes. If you decide to go this route, I suggest you call Adorama, explain your setup to them, ask them if it will work with the setup you have.

 

[RalphLambrecht]

Since you already have godox flashes, I suggest getting a godox trigger for your FE2. I have all godox flashes and use them with a variety of manual and TTL cameras. It all works fine. I recently got a Flashpoint R2 Single Pin Transceiver (2-Pack) for 50.00 from Adorama for use on my manual cameras. It works on any camera, since it is single-pin and therefore does not support TTL. It is pretty simple to operate, allowing you to trigger any number of godox flashes in manual mode (not TTL), up to 5 groups. For the godox flashes, you should be able to adjust the power (setting the flashes to manual) from the trigger. For your Nikon SB-26, you will have to adjust the power on the flash itself. Since it comes with 2 transceivers, you can put one on your camera and one on your SB-26, and it should be able to to trigger all the flashes. If you decide to go this route, I suggest you call Adorama, explain your setup to them, ask them if it will work with the setup you have.

additional suggestion: I use a simlar setup fpr studio table-top photography with slavetriggers. a good way to hold the triggers up and in place is an inexpensive LogiLink Mini-tripod. It stands firmly on three adjustable legs and supports anything with a 1/4" thread up to 1 kg.