One workaround could be to let the model hold the meter while shooting a testshot, however that doesn’t work, somehow there is something of a pre-flash.
When test firing the strobe you cannot use this to meter the light, it will give a “yeah I’m working boss” test signal but that it a fixed output, this is something I hope will be fixed. While working with the system I can confirm that the following things work flawless: TTL via radio, High Speed Sync and zooming of the head.Ī few things you have to be aware off however when working with the Odin. Both units run from standard batteries and can be upgraded by USB.Īt the moment I have to use convertors for my strobe and camera because the system is still build on the “old” hotshoe system from Sony/Minolta, but that’s not a big deal, the total setup is very stable and works flawless. On the flash site you place the strobe on top of a receiver. The Odin consists of a unit on the camera with a nice display which makes the users life a lot easier because you can set everything from a very easy and handy to navigate menu system. During the small flash workshop last week it was time to really put the Odin system through the final test (if you can ever speak about a final test). it was not yet tested with the A99, aaargh.Īfter some great email contact with Steve from Phottix I got a set to test out a few weeks ago and after the first quick tests it seemed to work just fine, but before I advise gear to you guys I want to make sure it really does work. Now when I checked the Phottix website it seemed that the Odin was indeed just what I needed, but…. My “wish” was to be able to use TTL via radio, HSS and preferable (after getting used to the great new Canon ST-E3) a display with the settings. One was the ability to shoot tethered, which was solved by the guys from DNAsoftware, the second one was the ability to shoot with small flash with a pocket wizard style solution, but as soon as I mentioned this I already got a lot of good tips from social media followers, including the Phottix solution (Odin). A while ago, during the review of the Sony Alpha 99 I mentioned two deal breakers for me.
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