firing my 430 ex off camera

[dazzlers82]

Hi all, ive done a search on here but cant seem to find the answer. I want to fire my 430 ex off the camera (say in an umbrella on a stand) i no i can do that with my 70d by using the on board flash but i dont want to use that, will the YongNuo YN-622C do this. if not what will i need??

thanks in advance

 

[Phil V]

Yes it will, but you need 2, so you should buy a TX as well as the 622C
Available in sets.

 

[MatBin]

Cant you just use an extension cord direct to hotshoe that will retain all the features/information feedback to camera too.
Something like this https://www.jackthehat.co.uk/ettl-c...a3p6tqemaMqNA67txqmJohFEcn6ZuSfFVcaAjP88P8HAQ

 

[Phil V]

Cant you just use an extension cord direct to hotshoe that will retain all the features/information feedback to camera too.
Something like this https://www.jackthehat.co.uk/ettl-c...a3p6tqemaMqNA67txqmJohFEcn6ZuSfFVcaAjP88P8HAQ

Well he could, but there'd be a cord

Whereas with the triggers he can maintain the same features and feedback without any wires.

 

[MatBin]

Just thinking a cheap and cheerful easy way before submitting a large financial commitment.

 

[dazzlers82]

Thank you guys

 

[Phil V]

Just thinking a cheap and cheerful easy way before submitting a large financial commitment.

I see where you're coming from, but the cables aren't particularly cheap, and are definitely not 'easy'. The last time I cabled a flash it cost me for a camera service / lens calibration.

 

[MatBin]

I see where you're coming from, but the cables aren't particularly cheap, and are definitely not 'easy'. The last time I cabled a flash it cost me for a camera service / lens calibration.

Care to explain why, I have a genuine Canon extension cable and I wasnt aware it would/could cause any issues?

Matt

 

[Phil V]

Care to explain why, I have a genuine Canon extension cable and I wasnt aware it would/could cause any issues?

Matt

I tripped over it

More precisely I walked backwards through the cable, pulling the camera off a table into the floor.

 

[sk66]

I see where you're coming from, but the cables aren't particularly cheap, and are definitely not 'easy'. The last time I cabled a flash it cost me for a camera service / lens calibration.

 

[HoppyUK]

 

[LongLensPhotography]

2x 622C is an effortless and reliable way to do it. You can add more of them and more flashes when ever you need.

 

[Phil V]

Care to explain why, I have a genuine Canon extension cable and I wasnt aware it would/could cause any issues?

Matt

Notwithstanding my accident, surely the OP's desire to get his flash off camera is to enable him to control where he puts the light.

The Canon off-shoe cord is not very long (0.6m), and in reality that means he'll have the cord either dictating his lighting or his focal length.

scenario: I'd like to shoot a short lit head and shoulders portrait with an 85mm or 135mm lens, the cord says my camera and lens won't let that happen, so I'd have to choose nice short lighting with 50mm Max FL, or use the longer lens and compromise the lighting. And that costs over £50 (I appreciate second hand costs less)

Of course if all you want to do is clamshell lighting with a fairly short FL that's not a problem, but nor is it much in the way of creative.

When complete freedom and the same amount of functionality costs £13 more, it's a barmy idea.

 

[sk66]

Notwithstanding my accident, surely the OP's desire to get his flash off camera is to enable him to control where he puts the light.

Anyone who has done much cabled work has had similar incidents. I don't know of any TTL cables with "break away," and PC cables kind of suck to start with...even more when you start running them in series.

With the cost of decent wireless TTL these days, any other choice seems almost foolish.

 

[MatBin]

I tripped over it

More precisely I walked backwards through the cable, pulling the camera off a table into the floor.

Clumsy git

 

[MatBin]

Anyone who has done much cabled work has had similar incidents. I don't know of any TTL cables with "break away," and PC cables kind of suck to start with...even more when you start running them in series.

With the cost of decent wireless TTL these days, any other choice seems almost foolish.

Fair enough. I bought my cables a couple of years ago and I guess technology moves on. Good to discuss though.
Matt

 

[Photodiva]

I use an STE2, a bit old-hat but works for me. There was one on MPB for £79.

 

[Phil V]

I use an STE2, a bit old-hat but works for me. There was one on MPB for £79.

I'm sorry, but compared to a set of radio triggers that's just daft.

It needs line of sight, won't work outdoors in daylight, and at its best at a couple of meters. And a second hand one can be had at the bargain price of more than radio triggers.