Wireless flash trigger for GH3

Before I can respond to your question we have to define what you mean by “wireless”. To trigger a remote flash, you can either use optical or radio triggers. Optical: This method communicates with the flash via micro light bursts and sometimes referred to as “line-of-sight” because the eye on the flash needs to be able to see the light from the camera flash. This is the method that is available in the flash menu for the GX7 and GH3 (as well as cameras from Olympus). You can setup multiple flashes in different groups and control the power of the (compatible) flash lights from the camera menu. The key here is “line-of-sight” and the flash must be compatible with the Panasonic flash system. I’ve never seen a comprehensive list of compatible flashes, but I’m reasonably sure I’ve read that the Metz-52 is compatible. I’ve always used my Olympus FL600r flashes and they work very well. Radio triggers: This method uses a radio signal to trigger the flash and will require a purchase of a radio transmitter & receiver. The pro is the elimination of the “line-of-sight requirement. The bad is the fact that most 3rd party manufactures develop these products mostly for the Canon/Nikon market and not so much for the smaller volume camera brands. While you can get very nice triggers for Canon/Nikon that supports full TTL flash triggering, we pretty much have to be satisfied with manual triggers. In my case, it does not really matter, because when I use off-camera flashes I shoot manual and need manual control of my flash lights. There are quite a number of low cost triggers in the market. Sent from my iPhone using Mu-43 App

 

It is very difficult to recommend an off-camera flash setup without knowing your application, skill level and of course budget. My recommendation is to start with one flash and experiment. Once you can take a good one-light picture without having to think about it, you can add a second light.

The best I can do is to tell you what I do.

Main Light: Cheetahstand CL-360 (bare-bulb flash)
For my requirements, the best price/performance/portability ratio.

Secondary lights: 2 x Cheetahstand V-85 (Standard flash)

Lights accept all standard flash modifiers.
All lights controlled and triggered by their CL-TX-VRX product.

These lights are also available under other brand names, but I have to give a shout-out for Cheetahstand customer service. I had a problem with one of my lights, submitted a problem ticket on their website and within an hour, received a phone call. He verified the problem, discussed options to resolved, and I had a replacement light in no time. (Disclaimer: I have no relationship with the company, other than being a very satisfied customer).

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