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 05/29/2012 03:17:13 PM · #1
I purchased a Cowboy Studio umbrella strobe set with a receiver and trigger. The flashes work when I push the test button on the trigger when it isn't connected to my camera. However, when I connect it to my camera, then it stops working. What am I doing wrong?
Sony Alpha a1 II
Sony FE 200-600mm f/5.6-6.3 G OSS
 05/29/2012 03:20:34 PM · #2

This is a really stupid question, but do you have it mounted backwards in the hotshoe on the camera? When I tried triggers for the first time, I put it backwards in the hot shoe.
Canon EOS-60D
Canon EF-S 10-22mm f/3.5-4.5 USM
 05/29/2012 03:25:31 PM · #3
I don't have a studio umbrella strobes
Panasonic LUMIX DMC-LX100
Nikon AF-S NIKKOR 24-70mm f/2.8G ED
 05/29/2012 04:31:58 PM · #4
Are you saying that the flash does not trigger when you trip the shutter or that the test button does not work when mounted, either? I think Wendy's suggestion might be your answer, it sounds like your trigger isn't getting the signal to trip. This may be due to improper mounting or due to a faulty product. Evaluate your shoes and ensure they line up.
Canon EOS-5D Mark II
Tamron SP 24-70mm f/2.8 Di VC USD Canon Mount
05/29/2012 05:40:41 PM · #5
Put the camera in manual mode and try it.
Pentax K-5
Pentax DA 16-45mm f/4.0 ED AL AF
 05/29/2012 07:50:44 PM · #6
What is your shutter speed when you try?
Canon EOS-5D Mark II
Tamron SP 24-70mm f/2.8 Di VC USD Canon Mount
05/29/2012 08:31:23 PM · #7
i remember having the same issue. i think the wireless remote i have (cowboy studio) only works on the hot shoe in Manual and possibly in Av. set your camera to manual mode, set the shutter to 1/200 or 1/250 and try that.

granted i'm triggering a flash not an umbrella strobe but if it fires from the top button on the receiver then the camera isn't sending the signal.

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