Hampstead, MD—OmegaBrandess and Phottix announced the October availability of the Phottix Odin TTL flash trigger for Canon EOS cameras and flashes. Development of a Nikon-compatible Phottix Odin system is continuing.
“We see the Phottix Odin TTL flash trigger as a real game-changer for photographers and the dealers who serve them” said Jeff Seidel, director, Sales and Service, OmegaBrandess. “This product offers the greatest capability at a far more reasonable price than current systems, allowing more photographers to have access to a complete flash control system staying within their budget. Plus, with the ability to upgrade, their investment will not be worthless a year down the road!”
In development and testing for more than 18 months, the Phottix Odin TTL flash trigger for Canon offers photographers the ability to remotely trigger compatible flashes in TTL (through-the-lens) mode with wireless radio signals. Using TTL allows more creativity and options to photographers, including the use of high-speed sync and second-curtain sync functions.
“The Phottix Odin gives photographers exactly what they are asking for,” said Phottix CEO Steve Peer. “This is an amazing new system, and we are looking forward to seeing the work photographers can create using the Odin.”
Featuring wireless 2.4GHz TTL and manual flash triggering, using the new device, photographers can wirelessly trigger TTL flashes while retaining full TTL functions, as well as remotely control power and flash zoom settings.
The Phottix Odin system consists of an on-camera transmitter and control unit (TCU) and receiver units for compatible hot shoe flashes. With four wireless channels and three control group designations, flashes can be controlled in traditional Canon TTL ratio modes A:B with EV +/- adjustments of three stops.
The system also has the ability to designate groups in TTL/mixed mode. Individual groups, A, B, C, can also be controlled in TTL mode with EV +/- adjustments. Groups can also be set to manual mode, adjusting power levels remotely, or turned off. And, flash head zoom can be changed as photographers adjust their lenses. Flash zoom can also be adjusted manually and set from 24-105mm. The system will also trigger compatible non-TTL flashes and studio strobes.
The Phottix Odin TTL flash trigger for Canon is compatible with the Phottix Strato 4-in-1 and Phottix Strato II Multi 5-in-1 wireless triggers. As the world of cameras and flashes is always changing, both the Odin TCU and receivers can be upgraded via their USB port and downloadable software.
The suggested retail price for the Phottix Odin TCU and receiver set is $349 and $139 for individual receivers. phottix.com and omegabrandess.com
