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Neewer 10084512 CellsII-C Wireless Flash Trigger for Canon EOS

3.0 (9 reviews)

Dual-function transceiver unlocks high-speed sync up to 1/8000s for Canon EOS shooters working with studio strobes and Neewer speedlites.

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Overview

The Neewer CellsII-C is an all-in-one wireless transceiver designed specifically for Canon EOS camera systems, functioning as both transmitter and receiver in a single unit via a TX/RX mode toggle. Its headline capability is high-speed sync support up to 1/8000s — a specification that matters most to photographers working in bright ambient conditions who need to use wide apertures for shallow depth of field while balancing flash fill. Achieving that 1/8000s ceiling requires alignment between the camera's maximum mechanical shutter speed and the flash's IGBT-based duration; when both conditions are met, the CellsII-C removes the trigger as the limiting factor. The multi-channel design allows multiple units to operate in the same space without cross-triggering — a practical necessity in workshop or multi-photographer environments.

The CellsII-C is built for Canon EOS photographers working within the Neewer flash ecosystem — portrait and event shooters using TT-series speedlites or Neewer studio strobes who want reliable wireless triggering without the cost of a higher-end radio system. The all-in-one form factor is a genuine operational advantage: in a kit where every unit can be either a transmitter or a receiver, you carry fewer single-purpose accessories and have more flexibility when your setup changes on the fly. The trade-offs are those common to entry-level triggers: no TTL, no remote power adjustment, and a compatibility envelope that narrows outside the Neewer product family. For shooters who set manual flash power and want a dependable, lightweight way to fire remote flash from a Canon EOS hotshoe, the CellsII-C delivers on that specific brief.

Key Features

All-in-one be a wireless transmitter and a receiver for studio flash/Speedlite Flash, and camera shutter.(Transfer between Receiver and Transmitter just Switch TX and RX)

Featuring multi-channel triggering, stable signal transmission, and sensitive reaction, it gives photographers unparalleled flexibility and control over their strobist setups. The transceiver applies to hotshoe-mounted Canon EOS series cameras.

With Cells II, high speed synchronization is available for most of studio flashes in the market. The max flash synchronization speed is up to 1/8000s. Speedlites and high-speed studio flashes can also achieve high speed synchronization when used with specific models of Canon EOS cameras. Not all camera-flash combinations can achieve high speed synchronization.

Max Sync Speed in Different Camera-Flash Combinations. *: 1/8000s is achievable when the camera has a max camera shutter speed of 1/8000s. 1/8000s is not achievable because some models of Canon EOS cameras has a max camera shutter speed of only 1/4000s;High-speed studio flashes refer to those having a flash duration shorter than 1/2000s and adopting IGBT technology.

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Specifications

Model Number
10084512 CellsII-C
Compatibility
Canon EOS series cameras
Functionality
Wireless transmitter and receiver, camera shutter release
Synchronization Speed (Max)
Up to 1/8000s (with compatible cameras/flashes)
Multi-channel Triggering
Yes
Signal Transmission
Stable
Reaction Sensitivity
Sensitive

Pros & Cons

👍 Pros

  • The TX/RX switchable design means every unit in your kit can serve as either a transmitter or receiver, reducing the number of accessories you need to carry and swap on location.
  • Multi-channel triggering lets you isolate your flash system from other photographers' triggers at shared studio sessions or multi-shooter events.
  • High-speed sync up to 1/8000s opens up the ability to shoot wide apertures in bright daylight with fill flash — a technique that would be impossible at standard sync speeds with most studio strobes.
  • Native hotshoe compatibility with Canon EOS cameras means no adapter or workaround is needed for mounting the transceiver.
  • The all-in-one transceiver design simplifies kit management versus carrying separate dedicated transmitter and receiver units of different form factors.

👎 Cons

  • There is no TTL pass-through or remote power control — flash output must be adjusted manually at the flash unit, which slows down exposure adjustments when the light is positioned away from the camera.
  • The 1/8000s high-speed sync is conditional on both the camera's maximum shutter speed and the flash's IGBT specification — achieving it requires specific compatible hardware, not just this trigger.
  • Compatibility is optimized for the Neewer flash ecosystem; performance with third-party flash units using a standard sync port is not guaranteed and requires on-set verification.
  • No stated range specification in the available product data — maximum reliable trigger distance in real-world environments (interference, reflective surfaces) is not confirmed.
  • Entry-level build materials are the trade-off for the accessible price point — these transceivers are not built to the same durability standard as professional radio trigger systems.

Frequently Asked Questions

One CellsII-C unit can function as either a transmitter or receiver — you switch modes via the TX/RX toggle on the transceiver itself. For a basic one-transmitter, one-receiver setup you need two units. The all-in-one design means each unit in your kit is interchangeable, so you're not locked into dedicated TX or RX roles if your setup changes.
Not automatically. Achieving 1/8000s requires both that your Canon EOS camera's maximum shutter speed reaches 1/8000s (some models top out at 1/4000s) and that the flash you're using has a duration shorter than 1/2000s with IGBT technology. Standard studio monolights without IGBT will sync at lower speeds. Verify both your camera's maximum shutter speed and your flash's technical specifications before relying on 1/8000s in a shoot.
Based on the available specifications, the CellsII-C provides wireless triggering — it fires the flash remotely — but does not offer TTL pass-through or remote power adjustment of the flash output. Power control must be set manually on the flash unit itself. This is a standard limitation of entry-level trigger systems.
The CellsII-C is confirmed compatible with the Neewer TT520, TT560, TT680, TT850, Witstro series speedlites, and Neewer studio strobes. It is designed around the Neewer flash ecosystem; compatibility with third-party flashes that have a standard hotshoe sync port will vary and should be tested before a paid shoot.
The CellsII-C features multi-channel triggering — multiple selectable channels that let you isolate your trigger signal from another photographer's system firing on a different channel. This is directly useful at workshops, multi-photographer events, or studio environments where more than one wireless trigger system is in use simultaneously.