portable flash setup - DPChallenge Forums

08/22/2006 02:19:00 PM · #1

I need some help, I really need a cheap portable(not studio strobes) flash setup that will work both with my 350d, eos 5 and eos 20.

I was think of two or three flashes with some kind of ir or radio transmiter. Can anyone recommend something?

thank you

robshookphoto

Canon EOS-5D Mark III

Canon EF 28mm f/1.8 USM

08/22/2006 02:44:43 PM · #2

i have a sigm 500, and there is a mode that fires along with any other flash of light. it works well for me.

apparently, though, if you have two, you can put one on the camera, have that one as a firing or nonfiring and use it to transmit to others used as slaves

Message edited by author 2006-08-22 14:45:56.

08/22/2006 02:55:38 PM · #3

Do you know if you can use a photo cell to fire the sigma?

robshookphoto

Canon EOS-5D Mark III

Canon EF 28mm f/1.8 USM

08/22/2006 03:04:59 PM · #4

no idea

Canon EF 24-70mm f/2.8L USM

08/22/2006 03:29:02 PM · #5

Might be able to get a used 500 st for a third of the retail price ;)

fotomann_forever

08/22/2006 03:31:49 PM · #6

Probably Quantum Instruments is going to be your best bet for compatibility with both cameras for a portable "studio-like" setup with TTL.

Here's one of thier transmitters

Ofcourse you will need to get the appropriate flashes, recievers and such for that system. I hope that's a good starting place for you to start your research.

dwterry

Canon EOS-1D Mark III

08/22/2006 04:11:36 PM · #7

I personally would love to get a set of Quantum flashes. But in the mean time, what I use are the Canon flashes. I have a 580EX, 550EX and 420EX.

When I want to set up a "portable studio" (i.e. no power cords), I just put the 580 on camera, and position the 550 and 420 in the appropriate locations with umbrellas on. Set the 580 to master and the other two to slaves. And presto.

The really cool thing is that with this setup I don't have to think much about exposure. The camera and the flashes work together (thru e-TTL) to calculate the proper amount of flash from each one.

And even at that, it's a simple matter to adjust the intensity of each flash right from the control panel on the back of my 580. By adjusting ratios I can get more light coming from the side (which is what I usually want) with the 580 play the role of fill flash.

The only downside is... the slaves must be able to see the flash from the 580 otherwise they won't fire.