does the reciever need line of sight inorder to work with the transmitter.? could the reciever hang below the camera and not be mounted to the hotshoe
1282686
That's exactly what I do with mine cause it gets in the way of the factory flash. So yes it will still work.
1164984
Thank you for your inquiry. This camera system does not come with a transmitter. A transmitter is necessary in order for a locator to find the camera head. We sell RIDGID locators that ship directly from an authorized RIDGID distributor. We do not list them on Amazon. If you have any questions or concerns, please email us or call us at the number below. Thanks! Have a great day. Sincerely, Tom Cupilary Toolz Unlimited Customer Service Phone: 419-260-4504 Fax: 734-224-7208
1722759
It depends how the wires run and if you can have access to the individual conductors. The connectors just loop around the individual wire so they must be accessible. The transmitter is not weatherproof and there is only 12-18 inches of wire so you would need a way to protect the transmitter unit. If it is outside the house, the wireless connection to the receiver may be a little limited but I have had success with the receiver at least 30 feet away with several wall in between.
1851399
I would not expect a problem since the sensor detects magnetic variances, I would ensure that there is at least 10 feet between the sensor and the cattle guard and ensure that the transmitter is positioned so the guard is not in between it and your receiver.
1804938
To my understanding you have one for your camera and then place one on the lot that you want to operate or slave to your camera. I have limited knowledge on this, but I did purchse two separate transceivers and one stays on the camera and the other connects to my light system. I hope this helps, good luck.
1105180
Non line of sight range is harder to predict and can be much less than line of sight with concrete and metal being the most difficult to penetrate. I have my receiver in the front foyer of my house. The transmitter is at the end of my driveway and while there are a few small shrubs and a tree in between, it works well. It has surprised me and worked even when blocked by snow mounds.
364037
It depends on how far away you are. I found the further away, yes. It was about ten feet that you do have to point towards the receiver.
1164986
Thank you for your inquiry. This camera system does not come with a transmitter. A transmitter is necessary in order for a locator to find the camera head. We sell RIDGID locators that ship directly from an authorized RIDGID distributor. We do not list them on Amazon.If you have any questions or concerns, please email us or call us at the number below.Thanks! Have a great day.Sincerely,Tom CupilaryToolz UnlimitedCustomer ServicePhone: 419-260-4504Fax: 734-224-7208
903964
Yes... Line of sight actually is not required. This is a radio signal that will defract and bounce. It will attenuate some with dense materials, but mainly the low power will limit distance. Mine works over 35 yards or so.
2093320
It's an IR remote, so you need a line of sight to the sensor on the camera. No need to be directly in front of the camera, but the sensor has to see the remote. I haven't checked the actual range.
870372
No, that's not correct. It has a cable that connects to the cameras shutter release. The hot shoe is there just for convenience, it has nothing to do with the remote function. The remote function is through the cable from the receiver to camera.
1530305
Be sure that you aren't too far away from the transmitter that is attached to the flash. The range isn't too great on these kits. Be sure to have fresh or fully charged batteries in the transmitter. Make sure that the switches that are numbered match on both the hotshoe attachment and flash transmitter. If you still run into an issue, I'd recommend updating the flash sync transmitter.
2245668
It depends on whatever obstacles might be in the way and the nature (type of construction, material used, etc. thickness, etc. I have an outdoor camera located about 50' from the reciever and it works just fine.
1548472
Set everything up (flash connected to NPT-04 receiver, everything turned on), and then hit the test button that's on top of the transmitter. Does the flash fire? If it does, then the transmitter is talking to the receiver, and the receiver is talking to the flash. So the problem is the camera isn't talking to the transmitter. You didn't say what camera you're using. On my Sony cameras, "wireless" is for using the pop-up flash to control and fire other flashes. You can do wireless TTL, and use the pop-up flash to be the "commander". That's what "wireless" flash mode is. Obviously that's not what you're doing. So change it to rear or fill flash mode, and see if that works.
636033
I don't have that particular flash, but if recievers and transmitters are on the same channel the flash should fire. If you have a simple transceiver the flashes will not recieve any of Auto (TTL, HSS, etc) functions from the camera. They will have to be set manually. Another option is to use the built in optic trigger. There is some control from the camera but is limited to line of sight.
686585
This remote is an infrared remote and requires line of sight between the receiver and the remote. I have been able to use it up to 30 feet, mainly limited by the fact that is the furthest distance I can go and still maintain line of sight.
1812463
The tuner can be mounted out-of-sight, however, I think the IR receive should be mounted insight of the remote control in order to receive remote control signals to operate. Test this by hiding the IR receiver under the dash (before complete install) then see if it can pickup remote control commands.