wireless setup ?

[flem]

Hi,

Im getting a canon 430ex and i want to be able to do some off camera flash, but don’t have clue how to go about it in terms of equipment..

Il have the flash, but i don’t know if i need a wireless system of what.
I was looking at pocket wizards but I don’t know what one to get, do I need a transmitter and receiver ye?

If someone could help me out it would be greatly appreciated

cheers jayo

 

[scottduffy]

Hi mate,

All the things you need you can get off flash in the pan who is an advertiser on this forum. You will need a trigger/receiver set, softbox or umbrella and light stand to get you going. Pocket wizards are a very expensive option that you don't really need. The cheaper triggers/receivers do the same job.

 

[HoppyUK]

Like Scott says, getting a radio trigger from FlashInThePan is probably the best option. Yongnuo RF-602 for about £30 a set I think.

But that will be manual exposure control only. If you want to retain wireless E-TTL, then you need a master controller on the camera, ie a Canon ST-E2 or a 580EXII which also doubles as a master and flash in one. Or a set of PWs for £400.

You could also do it with a long E-TTL cord, from FITP.