Among the many announcements at Photokina 2014, the Phottix Odin II TTL flash trigger, which overhauls the control system and user interface for faster and easier use.
The Phottix Odin II also features 5 groups with individual buttons and a control dial for quickly adjusting flash power levels. The Odin II TCU now has an AF assist light as well.
The Odin II now features a new Digital ID function, which allows photographers to enter a 4 digit ID number on the units and receivers will only trigger by transmitters that use the same ID number. This feature, in turn, prevents nearby transmitters from triggering your flashes. Additionally, the Phottix Odin II features a USB port for firmware upgrades.
The Odin II for Canon, Nikon and Sony are expected to be available in early 2015. Watch for them here at B&H Photo.
By and large I have been very happy with my Odin triggers, etc. I’ve had the occasional issue and sometimes felt the controller could have been a bit simpler to use, but for the dollars I’ve been exceptionally happy. I can let them play full ETTL when I don’t need to think and get creative when I do with full manual control.