Buff Flash Control

Buff Flash Control

by Paul C. Buff, Inc.

7 ratings
8 reviews
Free

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  • Released
  • Updated
  • February 11, 2021
  • December 8, 2023
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Control your lighting setups remotely from your phone. Adjust flash and modeling lamp power, save custom setups, and update firmware for compatible units. Designed for photographers using specific hardware.

Smart remote control for flash units
Adjust power output
Control modeling lamps
Save and recall lighting setups
Firmware updates for LINK800WS
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What's New in Buff Flash Control

1.1.2

December 8, 2023

Bug fixes and performance improvements.

User reviews

Still not up to the task

Slow and unreliable to find connected flash units. User interface is not friendly. Changing the power settings by hitting +/- on the power control?! Seriously?! Have devs heard of direct entry field or at least scroll control?

Flaky

I set this up with a Buff Hub and 1 einstein strobe with no problem. Shot it a few times with that setupand it worked fine, the hub and strobe came up quickly and smoothly.

Then i tried to connect the second strobe and everything stopped working, even after rebooting everything all i got was spinny wheel in the app and couldn’t trigger either strobe any more.

That’s when i uninstalled this app and the $200 buff hub went back for a refund.

The quest for semi-reliable wireless flash trigger continues
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Great when it works!

As others have said, great concept. Unfortunately, I have this running on my iPad Pro at my fixed tethering station. I usually power on one light at a time and every time I power an additional light, I have to quit this app and relaunch it for it to find the new added light (s). Works about half the time. I work tethered in an indoor 15’x15’ space. I spend more time restarting this app and reconnecting to Capture One than I do taking photos! There is a button to discover additional Hubs, but not additional lights?
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Zero stars if possible.

Every time Paul Buff updates the app, it’s nothing but firmware errors when trying to update your Hub and your Link. Every. Singe. Time. Unacceptable.

Absolutely Awful

This app is totally worthless, it doesn’t detect all of he strobes and loses connection with the strobes. And you have to re-detect the strobes when the phone comes out of Lock Screen. And the Hub trigger is equally useless, it misfires and battery life is terrible. I purchased a Raven TLC trigger which works beautifully. Come on Paul Buff you owe it to your customers to fix this disaster.
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FAQ

What can Buff Flash Control do?

Buff Flash Control allows you to remotely control the power output of your Paul C. Buff, Inc. flash and modeling lamps, turn them on/off, and save your lighting setups for future use. It also supports firmware updates for the LINK800WS Flash Unit.

Is Buff Flash Control free to use?

Yes, Buff Flash Control is available for free. It does not have any in-app purchases or advertisements.

What hardware is compatible with Buff Flash Control?

The app is compatible with the Paul C. Buff, Inc. HUB remote and Paul C. Buff, Inc. flash units (AlienBees and newer). It is not compatible with other brands or older models.

Does Buff Flash Control have ads?

No, Buff Flash Control is ad-free. The app does not contain any advertisements.

What devices can I use Buff Flash Control on?

Buff Flash Control is available for iPhone and iPod devices. It is not currently supported on Android or other platforms.

How often is Buff Flash Control updated?

The app was last updated on December 8, 2023, with version 1.1.2. Additional features are planned for future releases.

What are the main limitations of Buff Flash Control?

Currently, the app can only control flash and model light outputs and save lighting setups. More advanced features are still under development.

What is the user rating for Buff Flash Control?

Buff Flash Control has a user rating of 2.4 stars from 7 ratings. This suggests a mixed reception from its current user base.