Off camera flash

chrisheathcote (e2 Member)

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21 Nov 2010 - 4:19 PM

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Having recently bought my 430exii, I am wanting to further develop its uses by firing it off the camera ie. not mounted on the shoe. I am using a Canon 350d and want to know my options are.

Thanks

Chris

lawbert (e2 Member)

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21 Nov 2010 - 5:30 PM

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Hi Chris

I looked into this a while ago and decided on a 10metre hotshoe cable which I bought from Ebay for about 30 quid (its made really well indeed)

By using a cable you still have full control over the shutter speed of the camera as most of the cheap radio triggers only synch up between 1/150 and 1/250sec

The ST-E2 is the proper tool for the job but you can nearly buy yourself another flash for the money Canon want for it!!

I use a 430ex and have bought a 580exII to control it combined with the lead I mentioned above....It seemed the cheapest option to me whilst still retaining full control over the setup.