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11/10/2008 08:43:33 PM · #1 |
im Getting a Canon 580EX II for my 40D this week,
im also going to be getting one of These...
My stupid question is, if i want the flash to erm fire whilst attached to the umberella when i take a picture what will i need?Thanks Jay :) |
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11/10/2008 09:02:45 PM · #2 |
Wireless:
Canon Infared. Line of sight: ST-E2
Cheaper Pocket Wizard: Alien Bees
Pocket Wizard: Pocket Wizard
With the Alien Bees or Pocket Wizard you will need a transmitter and receiver. With the ST-E2 just a battery to go in it.
Message edited by author 2008-11-13 17:42:17.
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11/10/2008 09:10:28 PM · #3 |
I'll vouch for the Alien Wizards...they aren't exactly cheap, but $130 USD for a Tx and an Rx isn't too bad a hit. The PWs will run you $300+ for the set. There is a cheaper alternative, known as "EBay Triggers", that are about $30 for the set. As usual, (first in!), check out the Strobist blog for great advice in this arena.
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11/10/2008 09:15:47 PM · #4 |
| the strobist thing is great, kinda overwhelming though. i am thinking about getting some sort of wireless from B&H, but im aiming for cheapness at this point. like under $50. you may want to invest more then that to get bettter quality |
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11/10/2008 09:19:41 PM · #5 |
at the moment i dont mind saving up a bit to get the better product, saying that i want it all now :DD
anyone recomend and good UK supplyers online? most the stuff on ebay comes from hong kong and takes ages to get lost in the post :) (as well as most ebay stuff being rubbish) |
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11/10/2008 09:29:14 PM · #6 |
| also is there a wired alternative for the time being? |
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11/10/2008 09:43:45 PM · #7 |
| is B&H out of the question? they are based out of new york but i have only good things to say about them. they even fixed my flash that i killed when i dropped it in water(didnt tell them that of course:) |
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11/10/2008 09:47:20 PM · #8 |
Originally posted by JDubsgirl:
is B&H out of the question? they are based out of new york but i have only good things to say about them. they even fixed my flash that i killed when i dropped it in water(didnt tell them that of course:) |
im in new york next month :D |
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11/10/2008 09:53:00 PM · #9 |
Originally posted by JayA:
im in new york next month :D |
LUCKY!! i envy you. just make sure they dont do one of their random holiday things and be closed when you are their. HAVE FUN FOR ME!! |
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11/10/2008 09:54:34 PM · #10 |
Originally posted by JayA:
also is there a wired alternative for the time being? |
You could use an off-camera shoe cord like the Canon OC-E3. However, they're expensive and too short to be useful in a studio. They're designed to be used with off-camera flash brackets.
Unfortunately, Canon doesn't supply a PC sync connector with their Speedlites.
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11/10/2008 09:57:10 PM · #11 |
yeh, i bought the Canon OC-E3, its redicaulously short. i had it taped stretched out for about a month to get it longer. didnt work at all
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11/10/2008 10:03:10 PM · #12 |
How about this?
looks cheaper and longer? |
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11/10/2008 10:18:29 PM · #13 |
| looks longer, i can get mine to stretch to about 4 feet (sorry, i dont do meters:) might be a good investment |
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11/10/2008 10:21:13 PM · #14 |
Originally posted by Mick:
Originally posted by JayA:
also is there a wired alternative for the time being? |
You could use an off-camera shoe cord like the Canon OC-E3. However, they're expensive and too short to be useful in a studio. They're designed to be used with off-camera flash brackets.
Unfortunately, Canon doesn't supply a PC sync connector with their Speedlites. |
The 580EXII has a built in PC sync connector I use it with my Cybersyncs from AB to fire mine all the time. The battery powered cybersyncs even come with the required cord to hook them to the 580EXII.
Matt
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11/10/2008 10:44:26 PM · #15 |
//www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00009R8GA
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//www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00023JLE6
These two pc cords cost $35 and work pretty well.. they plug into eachother.. 20' of workspace.. cheap and reliable alternative to pocket wizards..
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11/11/2008 07:12:10 PM · #16 |
The e-bay triggers work just fine to start out with. I've used them indoors and outdoors under a number of conditions In this one the flash was actually in my coat sleeve as was the trigger, so it's not like it has to be seen. I've put them behind people, and they worked great. Of course, every once and a while, they'll glitch and I just turn it off and back on. Meh, show me something that never glitches ; ). Order yourself a couple of pairs and have a spare on hand (because it's always good to have a spare).
_Nathanael |
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11/11/2008 07:24:26 PM · #17 |
all of the above are the way to go, the best being wirelss, me i couldnt really afford wireless at the moment so i looked in to a cord. i picked up two pc cords reaching about 20ft long from amazon for under 40$USD and it seems to do the trick and would well untill i can afford to go wireless.
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11/11/2008 07:35:47 PM · #18 |
| I can vouch for the ST-E2. I couldn't do without it. I've fired up to 10 flashes with it without a hitch. |
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11/11/2008 08:36:13 PM · #19 |
Originally posted by MattO:
The 580EXII has a built in PC sync connector I use it with my Cybersyncs from AB to fire mine all the time. The battery powered cybersyncs even come with the required cord to hook them to the 580EXII. |
Kudos to Canon for that!
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