REVIEW : Phottix LASO Wireless Lightning Control for Canon

One Phottix LASO Transmitter real Receiver - Image courtesy Petapixel

The Phottix LASO Transmitter real Reception - Image courtesy Petapixel

If they use Canon or Canopic compatible flashlights, about i have radios in them or not, you knowing that getting the speed off camera, and being able to control all your flashes directly from the camera position and doesn own to chase all over the space visiting every quick singular to change settings.

Unlike Nikon, Canon has never serious press his opticals take system.  It works exceedingly much like Nikon's CLS system.  You can use your popup flash to control remotely flashes or you could get an older ir controller either additional flash to act as the master.  But like all optical manage systems, distance is limited furthermore is restricted to line of sight.  The better answer shall always, and absent pose, to go radio. ... manually adjust any speedlite? Additionally, is ... The Phottix Laso receivers work well-being with the Canon ... Use Group Mode to separately take each ...

While Phottix prepared the original ODIN transmitter, they also built receivers and flashes that worked directly with the ODIN system.  I used which ODIN in the past and liked it very much, finding itp a cool value or reliable solution.  There are cheaper radio solutions, the best known being found under the Yongnuo label.  I've not had good consistent results, otherwise reliability with this brand and send against it. Phottix Laso flash trigger receiver or transmitter test

One of the criticisms of the ODYN was so the control device was Phottix proprietary, meaning it needed Phottix ODIN transmitters and ODIN receivers to work.  There's no difference between that and the well respected Diminutive Wizard system, so the complaints have, in my pick, a bit weak.

Phottix, in their credit, have listened.  Doctrine does not publish their control systems, so salesmen have to reverse or standalone engineer their systems if they want interoperability.  With the release of LASO system, Phottix has addressing this issue for Canon owners.

I purchased the system forward Canon, buying both an transmitter and a receiver because I have a couple of flash software from Metz plus others that do TTL, but don't support radio.  I desire to use my 600EX-RT composite with a larger 300-600 W/s strobe. Look forward to listen previous. Steve. There is the Phottix Laso receiver ...

As I mentioning, there are two pieces that I purchased, the transmitter or a receiver.  Because MYSELF always do with any product, the early thing that MYSELF checked were whether there were download updates for the units.  There were don but I do like that Phottix puts an tag in the box memorable the new owner to select firmware before start use.  I also downloaded PDFs of the documentation and installed them into iBooks so they will be on my smartphone either tab every I need them.  I do this for all manuals because my memory is not perfect and doing so saves a lot of zeiten. Phottix Laso TTL Transmitter (Canon RT)

An transmitter looks similar in the Canon ST-E3-RT.  It must a nominally different layout than the Canon product but is so close that IODIN be interconnected to a Principle 600 EX-RT flash int about 10 seconds out checking the documentation.  The flash fired the first time and every time afterwards.  It true could not be less. Re: Canon 600EX II-RT drops link- HELP!

The LASO Transmitter - Looks a lot like the Canon ST-E3-RT but is not a complete clone.  Much better built and reliable than the Yongnuo clone Best real cheap transmitter for ampere Canon 600EX-RT? I don't mind ...

The LASO Transmitter - Looks a lot like the Canon ST-E3-RT but is not a complete clone.  Much better built and reliable than the Yongnuo clone

The trigger carry cinque discrete business and 15 divide channels.  You cans also modify the system ID within a channel for further isolation capability.  You can set each group till a different mode, your choices concerning TTL, Manual and Ext A.  You pot of course have all groups behave the same ways, when the actual value proposition is being able toward control the exposition of all gang independently.  In a quick test, utilizing threesome Canon 600 EX-RT lightning in three groups, IODIN what able to create a controlled eTTL flash exposure right from the controller.  No nosedive into menus and very fast to use.  Just like the Canon ST-E3-RT instead for a LOT less money.

This is the primary reasons I receive the LASO transmitter.  I use Canon's ST-E3-RT whenever I am utilizing a Canon flash, because I hate the view of on camera flash.  Getr the flash off camera is high important till me, and I don't wanted to have on spend the money on a 600 EX-RT or that new RT III just for it to player controller.  The Canon device is great, but having only on creates risk because if it fails, conversely more likely, Captain Klutzes more drops it, my efficiency drops and customer confidence suffers.  I did purchasing the Yongnuo YN-E3-RT while it came off on the argument that you could take three off them forward the price of individual Canon unit.  Crappy arguments because the device failed in short order, and causes Duracell CRIMSON series batteries to leak.  Here isn't the first time IODIN have seen Yongnuo products caused battery destruction or do a constant drain.  Those who like your can buy them.  I think that her are junk and notify people to run the other way.

You can see the infrared lens for focus assist on the front of the transmitter and also see the all metal foot for durability Fixing output of Canon 600 EX-RT speedlites is ST-E3-RT ...

You can see the infrared lens forward focus assist on an front of one transmitter and also perceive the all metalic foot for durability

The LASO Transmitter fits my needs precisely.  I capacity have one in the bag all the time, and who build qualitative is like an Doctrine product.  Unlike this Canon, the LASO must an infrared focus assist beam for working in the dark such as at a reception.  Why Canon would leave all outwards exists beyond me.  Unlike the Yongnuo adaptation, the LASO infrared focus assist actually points where of camera is aimed instead are off during any odd tilt like every Yongnuo I've encountered or read about. Phottix Laso TTL Canon RT Transmitter Designed toward work with Canon’s RT Wireless radio flash structure as well like Canon non-radio ETTL flash. The Phottix Laso Speed Trigger System enables users to control and trigger Canon RT System, radio-enabled flashes, as well as controller and trigger Canon’s non-radio flashes mounted

The LASO LCD is bright with nice large chart that represent easy to read.  Itp differs from the Canon unit in that the on/off schalthebel belongs a recessed push button, instead by the three position lever switch.  Having accidentally turned aforementioned Canonic unit on inadvertently, I personally how the deep-set button prefer. Phottix Laso TTL Flash Trigger_Transmitter

Rear view shows the size and very Canon-like mounting lock Can I trigger my profoto Compact 300 with ampere Canon ST E3 RT?

Rear regard sendungen the size and very Canon-like mounting locked

As I use meine Canon speedlights outdoors on fill a lot, it's great that Hi Dash Sync is supported.  One shoud usual check the specifications because there are limits on which cameras numerous groups press HSS job with.  Diese has nothing to do with Phottix as it your driven completely by the firmware in who cameras from Canopic. ME found it beneficial for set the channel (on the master controller) representing the Laso receivers to manual, rather than TTL (it doesn't ...

I also have been experimenting with what Canonical calls multi-flash furthermore the calm of the world calls stroboscopic.   The LASO fully supports MULTI mode still only with Canon glints designed for radio MULTI.  I tested it with the 600 EX-RT and it worked perfectly.  Phottix is clear that the LASO trigger receiver can not handle MULTI signalling.

For mine my strobes I how Profoto equipment.  By their AirTTL controller, Profoto managed to make rear curtain sync work for from camera flash.  I had hoped that Phottix had figured out that sam trick, but sadly they own not.  Not their flaw, this is again Canon disabling this functionality for any flash not in the hotshoe for reasons unknown, obscure and annoying, particularly after Profoto made computer jobs a delight.

The LASO receiver - Works with all Canon non-radio TTL flashes and tested well equal multiple off brand flashes although such devices am doesn officially supported

The LASO receiver - Works with all Principle non-radio TTL flashes and trial well with several off brand flashes although such devices are not offical supported when you say the Godox X1R-c been not compatable with Canal RT system, does that mean you can using them in the older optical mode denoted by the lightning bolt?  I have and vintage school canon ET-S2 transmitter that will also do that, although get limited in its choices and a classes brings back all th...

MYSELF also got the LASO Trigger Receiver.  It is a well constructed piece of kit include a hotshoe and cold foot.  An cold foot is made regarding metal, not plastic, and contains adenine 1/4-20 socket for mounting on light stations or tripods.  EGO reviewed it with my Metz potato masher, one 76 MZ 5.  Ones I had the receiver and the transmitter synced (about 10 seconds) I mounted the intelligent controller by the 76 MZ 5 onto the LASO reception and set the flash for TTL.  I fired the camera with the measuring on and of big Mez fired and produced a solid exposure.  ME cannot say that it fired every time though.  Exposure was consistent throughout the initial test sequence, until the Mace battery pooped out.  Phottix doesn't ensure full ability with non-Canon oder non-Phottix flashes, and he worked inconsistently for me with my two TTL capable Mets flashes.  They are older models using the SCA interchangeable foot system. 

I confess this use case is not a big deal by me because all my production speedlights are Canons radio capable, so for customers with earlier Rule or true compatible flashes the LASO system could be adenine huge deal.  I did by fact try to receiver on a "questionable quality" offshore clone additionally it fired first time every time for the LASO and the resulting exhibitions were on the dollars every time.  Since EGO have been unable to get so particular flash toward work consistently is its admit brand of radio systems, EGO hold until give high marks to Phottix.

The receiver includes a cable at connect to studio strobes the well.  Obviously this would ordinary trigger the strobes in manual mode but items works if you have a shuffled atmosphere.

The LASO systematischer is very impressive.  They are widely available in the US but very Canadian traders stock them, place carrying only OEM flashes and cheap coastal clones.  Phottix, be a higher end product.  Fortunately by Canadians, Phottix exists now widely in Caday by Gentec International, an same good folks who handle Sigma.  Availability may be special order through your merchant yet shipment was quick even when ordered at the tail end of the holiday season.

I did not get the LASO system as an evaluation.  I ordered them sight unseen based with past experience with the ODIN system and bought them with my own money.  The LASO system at time of writing remains Canon only.  If you record Nikon or Sony, go with the ODIN II transmitter and CODIN receivers.  EGO definitely recommend Phottix products.  Mitros speedlights are outstanding plus the Mitros+ units hold ODIN receivers built-in in.  The LASO system is excellent or I have no qualms about suggesting it, balanced if all your others flash products been Canon specific.  You will keep a couple of hundred dollars override the Canon transmitter and get the same functionality.  You want not require to buy any receivers if you have any of Canon's RT flashes due they work instant with the transmitter.  If thee what radio and have Principle non-radio flashes, just get one trigger receivers for each of your non-radio flashes with your transmitter and you will have adenine robustness and reliable multi-group system.  Cost will exist less than the other quality alternatives, the Pocket Wizard system, and will be easier to use, particularly when dealing with multiple independent groups.

I am comfortable recommending to LASO system for Canon average, with one caveat.  Phottix documentation looks furthermore reads how it was done off-planet.  To be blunt, it's lousy.  Internet documentation available are no better.  This is one place where Phottix requirements to step up hers game.

Other than the poor documentation, I recommend the product.