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 03/30/2009 01:49:23 PM · #1
I have a 580ex II flash and I'd like to start using it off camera. I'm looking for opinions on what to buy and if it's easy to use. I'm willing to spend a little extra money for simplicity and reliability. Thank you.

Alecia
 03/30/2009 02:06:22 PM · #2


Bogen super clamp + Adorama brand tripod mount with hot shoe. The umbrella in the photo is a Westcot 32 inch silver. you should also try Strobistfor some other ways to rig off camera.

i found the canon trigger to work just fine with the 580exll if you want to save and not get pocket wizards.

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 03/30/2009 02:10:52 PM · #3
CyberSyncs by Paul C. Buff.



They work. Oh, plus that stuff that roby21112 mentioned, especially the Strobist part.
 03/30/2009 02:12:44 PM · #4
by the canon trigger you're talking about the st-e2 ?

i find it works pretty well - but line of sight between flash and trigger are key ! - at least in large rooms or outside - in a smaller space the IR will bounce off walls... etc.

Message edited by author 2009-03-30 14:13:58.
 03/30/2009 02:17:34 PM · #5
Another trigger option is the Radio Popper. If you're interested in using non-line of sight ETTL/ high speed sync these would be right.

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 03/30/2009 02:19:32 PM · #6
st-e2 works for me. pocket wizard has a new unit coming out that has a hot shoe attached to the top, so you can transmit to other flashes while triggering a unit on camera.
look for the "mini tt1"
 03/30/2009 03:53:08 PM · #7
instead of having to build your own cables... :)

nikon one ups canon in that respect - i'll give them that...


03/31/2009 08:44:02 AM · #8
Originally posted by david_c:
CyberSyncs by Paul C. Buff.



They work. Oh, plus that stuff that roby21112 mentioned, especially the Strobist part.


Not that I'm getting one right now but do they have a receiver that has a hotshoe or is it pc only? Guess you could get a hotshoe pc adapter but there's another added cost.
 03/31/2009 09:12:07 AM · #9
Originally posted by drewhosick:
Not that I'm getting one right now but do they have a receiver that has a hotshoe or is it pc only? Guess you could get a hotshoe pc adapter but there's another added cost.

I don't believe they do. Places like FlashZebra stock the hotshoe to pc adapter (about $12).
 04/01/2009 08:00:44 PM · #10
Originally posted by drewhosick:
Originally posted by david_c:
CyberSyncs by Paul C. Buff.



They work. Oh, plus that stuff that roby21112 mentioned, especially the Strobist part.


Not that I'm getting one right now but do they have a receiver that has a hotshoe or is it pc only? Guess you could get a hotshoe pc adapter but there's another added cost.


My understanding as that the 580ex II has a port on it that the cybersync will plug right into with the supplied cables/adapters. You only need the hot shoe adapter if you have the 580ex (ie non II).
 04/01/2009 08:45:31 PM · #11
I use the Cybersyncs with my 580EXII's they come with the cables needed. They are extremely reliable and a whole lot cheaper then the PW. Also a bit smaller.

Matt
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