Phottix is a rapidly developing company that specializes in manufacturing photographic accessories. From its first days Phottix has been increasing its share in the international market, becoming highly acclaimed in the photographers’ communities worldwide.

The Phottix Aster Wireless Flash Trigger receiver wirelessly triggers off-camera flashes and studio lights. This receiver attaches to portable flashguns with a hot shoe style mount or via a PC Sync cable, and is meant to be used with the Phottix Aster transmitter.

The Phottix Aster receiver offers multiple modes.

W (wireless) Mode – The receiver is triggered by a wireless signal from the Phottix Aster transmitter. The receiver should be within 30 m. of the transmitter.

L (light) Mode – The receiver is optically triggered. A camera’s pop-up flash, or another flashgun or studio strobe will fire the flash unit connected to the receiver.

The Phottix Aster receiver has 4 wireless channels to avoid radio interference and allows photographers to easily create multiple lighting set-ups.

Specifications

-Receiver battery type: CR2 3V battery
-Standby current: 0uA, working current: 600uA
-Receiver connection: 3.5 mm socket for PC Sync cord
-Flash PC Sync cord with 3.5 mm plug and a 6.3 mm plug adapter included
-Operating distance: W (wireless) mode 30m (100 ft.) in open areas, L (light) mode 10m
-Sync speed: Varies from 1/125s to 1/250s depending on the sync speed of flashes/strobes and types of camera
-Operation Frequency: 433 MHz

Compatibility:
Nikon SB-28DX
Nikon SB-600
Nikon SB-800
Nikon SB-900
Canon 430 EXII
Canon 580 EX
Canon 580 EX II
Sony HLV-F56AM
Pentax AF-540FGZ
Samsung SET-36ZF
Olympus FL-36
YN 460
Vivitar 3200A
Vivitar SB-4/283
Nissin Di866
Sigma EF-530DGST
Sunpak PZ242X

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Due to similar frequencies the Phottix Tetra and Aster Flash Triggers, and Phottix Cleon I/II Wireless Remotes and may not work together properly. Consider a Phottix Plato or Strato if you require a wireless shutter release for use with your Phottix Tetra or Aster.