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The long-awaited SMART3 trigger has arrived! 🐢We’ve received tons of valuable feedback from you – our customers – and based on that, we’ve made several improvements that make the TURTLE not just one number higher, but truly smarter, more powerful, and more practical! The SMART3 series now comes in a brand-new, elegant box that protects it during transport and offers space for your optical cable, a spare battery, and of course, the USB charging cable. The package includes both USB-A and USB-C cables, making charging easy no matter what type of charger you use. You asked – we delivered! SMART3 is available not only in TTL, but also in MANUAL version, and it includes every feature that truly makes it SMART! 💡📸 The main specifications can be seen here — of course, there are differences between each trigger, but the core additional features are the same across all models. Key Features – SMART 3 VersionUser-replaceable battery with 3× the capacity of previous SMART 1–2 models USB-C connector for charging and configuration Reinforced switches and robust connector for LED or sync cord output "SMART" button to check battery status with led flashing 4 flashes = 100% 3 flashes = 75% 2 flashes = 50% 1 flash = 25% TTL & Manual mode switching via the camera menu – even underwater First curtain Second curtain Package Includes:1× TURTLE SMART 3 TTL Trigger 1× plus accumulator 1× LED panel (or optional sync cord output) 1× USB-C charging and configuration cable Available now SONY, Nikon, Olympus/Panasonic TTL and manual triggers. https://www.trt-electronics.com/shop/o-turtle-3-smart-ttl-trigger-for-olympus-panasonic-systems/57/ https://www.trt-electronics.com/shop/i-turtle-3-smart-ttl-trigger-for-nikon-dslr-s-and-milc-systems/56/ https://www.trt-electronics.com/shop/s-turtle-3-smart-ttl-trigger-for-sony-systems/55/

Thank you for the link! It was an excellent summary, but if I may, I’d like to add a little extra spice. Thanks to the new optical control system, both the SONY and Olympus TTL RC modes now offer extremely accurate TTL performance. A few weeks ago, I tested the Sony TTL mode in real-world conditions using Nikon Z8 and Sony A7 IV cameras with our own triggers. The results were outstanding. So I can confidently say that a truly exceptional strobe has been created. :) Additionally, the results of our TTL-side testing approach are available on our website for those interested. https://www.trt-electronics.com/blog/smart-3-prototype-testing-in-the-red-sea/71/

Unfortunately, the firmware cannot be downloaded to the trigger—only the flash settings and a few special features can be adjusted. The firmware can only be downloaded by us. This is a new product since a complete software replacement was necessary due to the new flash control system. The HF-1 and AOI no longer operate with the conventional optical TTL as before.

Hello everyone, The new triggers have arrived! They perfectly handle the HF-1 and AOI UIS PI strobes. They are available on our website. Here are a few videos showcasing their operation: https://www.facebook.com/share/r/15MV4654Pe/ https://www.facebook.com/reel/665868619204476

Hi. In case the Backscatter trigger doesn’t fit somewhere and TTL is needed. The new software for the TURTLE trigger will be available soon. The first tests have been completed, and they went quite well. I’m attaching a video of the new s-TURTLE 2 SMART+ trigger and the HF-1. https://www.facebook.com/reel/1152505352922785

I will thinking about that. Now we are working on the TURTLE 3 version.

I understand your frustration. Unfortunately, the photo you uploaded was misleading to me because the trigger was in focus. We have to accept that there are situations where a photo of housing alone does not clearly show whether our trigger is compatible. I' d also like to add that no manufacturer is willing to collaborate with third-party accessory companies. It is impossible to buy and test every case, camera, or flash available on the market. We invest a lot of money in testing and keep a large stock of flashes and cameras, but there is no amount of money that would allow us to answer every question instantly. Pavel and I do our best to help every customer, but it would be much easier if people contacted us directly . Im sorry for misunderstanding your question. In this case i see the normal trigger does not fit there. Sorry Balazs

Dear Adventurer Sorry, I did not notice that there is an accessory built into your housing. I can see it now in the photo. You need to remove that, as the factory Marelux trigger takes up the space. So, remove it, and I think it should work.

Hello. As far as I know, there is plenty of space for our trigger in the Marelux housing. I have been using the 5mm LED in the Sony A7 IV Marelux housing for years, and it works perfectly. Here is the link about the 5mm leds: https://www.trt-electronics.com/shop/led-adapter-replacement-5-mm-normal-led/8/ So if you order the e-TURTLE 2 manual trigger with these leds you can use it in Marelux housing. https://www.trt-electronics.com/shop/e-turtle-2-manual-with-15-cd/47/ If you have any question just write Us.

Hello,, Unfortunately, I didn't realize that the GH5/GH6 had already been tested, so I was able to rent one and conducted the tests myself. It works perfectly in normal optical TTL mode. Unfortunately, the WL mode has not been tested yet, and the PANASONIC (RC) mode does not run. There are many active projects right now, so I haven't had much time to deal with this, but I will dedicate some time to it soon. I will share the results either on the website's blog or on Facebook and Instagram. Have a nice evening.. 🙂

Hello, yes, it remains in that state, but it only activates between 1/10 and 2 seconds. Basically, I originally designed this function for myself, but I integrated it into the SMART systems. Unfortunately, it won’t be included in manual triggers. This is a more expensive SMART feature, but I’m working on the Canon TTL trigger and hope to bring it to market soon.

Happy New Year to everyone! This year, we aim to dedicate more time to addressing technical questions. As part of this effort, we’ve written a brief description of a feature available in the TURTLE SMART Nikon and Sony versions. Take a look, and feel free to reach out if you have any questions! 🙂 https://www.trt-electronics.com/blog/stroboscope-mode-with-smart-triggers/70/

Ohh sorry... Yes its a compact system. All pins are soldered to the pcb. I hope the new one will works flawlessly. 🙂

I’m sorry that the trigger broke. It’s likely that the spring behind the pin has snapped. If you send it back, we can repair it. The differences between the triggers can be read on the website. But briefly: The only difference between the Mobie and the SMART 1 is the connector that leads to the cable. The Smart 2, however, is designed for the newer high-end cameras.

HI. I bought a new 21700 li-ion accus from panasonic which is 5000mAh also but the current is 35 A maximum and the strobe works with them. So the conclusion is the mimimum current is 20A.