Using 2 Canon 430EX II's off camera?

[Original Poster]

Hi all,

Looking to upgrade my setup to include a couple of Canon 430EX II's.

Ideally, I'd want both of them off camera, how would I go about doing this with a 6D that obviously doesn't have a built in flash?

I've briefly read about triggers in the past. Would adding a trigger mounted to the camera act as the 'main' unit to fire off both 430's?

Thanks in advance guys.

 

[LongLensPhotography]

Yongnuo 622C triggers is what you want. You'll need 3 for a start, and possible more if you get another flash later.

 

[Original Poster]

Thanks Jeremy.

Just been looking at the Canon ST-E2 which appears to do the same thing and as I understand it would only need one of them to set off 2 430EX II's?

 

[gerryrys]

This guy knows all about Speedlites. Some if his stuff may be worth a read before you decide.

 

[HoppyUK]

Yongnuo 622C triggers is what you want. You'll need 3 for a start, and possible more if you get another flash later.

This is the short answer. Or rather, two 622 transceivers and one 622-TX transmitter.

The flash market is awash with new stuff almost everyday ATM, but the YNs are proven and amazing value. ST-E2 is old technology (light code) and radio is far better.

 

[Project Valentine]

I bought these, simple to use and seem pretty good http://www.digitalrev.com/product/hahnel-viper-wireless-group-flash/MTEwMzQwMA_A_A

 

[Phil V]

As above, your setup is begging for a YN622tx and a pair of YN622s. Everything you can imagine needing and a bit more besides.

 

[DaveS2]

I have two 430 EXll flashes which I use off camera with three Yongnuo 622C wireless triggers, and the system works very well indeed.

IMO, these Yongnuo units, represent very good value for money.

I should perhaps add, that I use a 5D Mklll, which doesn't have a built in flash.

Dave