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02/29/2008 04:26:23 AM · #1 |
I have just purchased some studio lights, I have a Canon 350d . Does the CANON ST-E2 Speedlite Transmitter act as a trigger to set off the flash units????
Thanks
Peta
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02/29/2008 04:34:20 AM · #2 |
It's not meant to, but it can. the ST-E2 sends an IR beam that is recognized by the strobes (if they have a slave trigger, which they should usually). Now the issue is that with the 350d, the ST-E2 always works on the basis of E-TTLII, meaning it will trigger a pre-flash signal before the photo is taken in an attempt to adjust the final flash output to the required level. You'll end up with a dark photo, as the flash will have been triggered too early.
Now you can place a small piece a cardboard or whatever between the ST-E2 and the 350D connectors so that it only works in manual - ie will just send a signal to trigger the flash.
When you look at the connectors, you see 4 small ones arranged in a square and a larger, round one. You need to cover the 4 small ones - but not the large round one.
This should work (at least it does for me).
Now it will also mean that you will only trigger the hotshoe flashes on manual mode. |
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02/29/2008 04:54:46 AM · #3 |
i have a 430 ex flash would that help.
I did take some photos and they were 6too dark.....
I have the sync cables that came with the flash units too but there is nowhere to plug it in on the 350d. |
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02/29/2008 05:21:08 AM · #4 |
Originally posted by kingsley:
i have a 430 ex flash would that help.
I did take some photos and they were 6too dark.....
I have the sync cables that came with the flash units too but there is nowhere to plug it in on the 350d. |
You can purchase an adaptor to put on the hotshoe that has a connector for the cable. When I used the 350 I always worked that way. Next advantage is, you don't have to cover the little pins, because the adaptor just has a connection to the center pin of the hotshoe |
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02/29/2008 05:49:24 AM · #5 |
Originally posted by kingsley:
i have a 430 ex flash would that help.
I did take some photos and they were 6too dark.....
I have the sync cables that came with the flash units too but there is nowhere to plug it in on the 350d. |
the 430 EX will be triggered in the set-up I described, but in manual mode only. Anyway, if you use the 430 alongside studio strobes, you should fire it in manual.
As I said, too dark because the pre-flash signal of the ST-E2 triggers the strobe before the photo is taken.
If you want to use cables instead, you should follow Oliver's advice.
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02/29/2008 06:12:02 AM · #6 |
Nevermind
Message edited by author 2008-02-29 07:51:23. |
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02/29/2008 07:21:33 AM · #7 |
Originally posted by eyewave:
What I meant was of course connect the ST-E2 with a cable to the hotshoe adapter and let it trigger the 430 EX remotely |
how do you connect the ST-E2 with a cable? |
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02/29/2008 07:50:58 AM · #8 |
Originally posted by mouten:
Originally posted by eyewave:
What I meant was of course connect the ST-E2 with a cable to the hotshoe adapter and let it trigger the 430 EX remotely |
how do you connect the ST-E2 with a cable? |
You were confusing me. That was nonsense, no need to attach a cable when the ST-E2 can sit on the adaptor |
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02/29/2008 01:25:45 PM · #9 |
Your best bet is to just get a hot shoe to PC adaptor. Or use the 430EX in manual at very low power to trigger the strobes. It'll be cheaper that way. Using it in manual takes away the preflash so you won't have the early fire issue.
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