qn abt cordless off-camera flash

[aloyyolaaloy]

hi guys

need advice for off-camera flash

would like to have freedom for my flash device.. something small and versatile.. cordless.. can control flash devices.

have afew noob qns to ask:

1) Is there any other such devices besides the Canon Speedlite Transmitter ST-E2? eg. master without flash

2) Does the Canon Speedlite Transmitter ST-E2 control other flash devices (non canon flash) that has slave functions?

thanks for your help

[aloyyolaaloy]

nobody???

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1) Is there any other such devices besides the Canon Speedlite Transmitter ST-E2? eg. master without flash

Yes but I believe you need additional setup.. example instead of infra red.. radio wave


2) Does the Canon Speedlite Transmitter ST-E2 control other flash devices (non canon flash) that has slave functions?

Yes.. as long as the other made flash has a slave mode.. but do note not all other make flash can work. But most do.. check with the sales person before buying

[USM]

Bro, first of all before I can answer your questions, I need to clarify certain issues.

1) Are you referring to speedlites flash triggering cordlessly?

2) Are you referring to studio flash triggering cordlessly?

[aloyyolaaloy]

i ask afew salesmen already... said that ST-E2 can only work with canon made speedlites..
they also donno

[aloyyolaaloy]

usm said:

Bro, first of all before I can answer your questions, I need to clarify certain issues.

1) Are you referring to speedlites flash triggering cordlessly?

2) Are you referring to studio flash triggering cordlessly?

speedlites...

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aloyyolaaloy said:

i ask afew salesmen already... said that ST-E2 can only work with canon made speedlites..
they also donno

from what I figured is this.. when I use the 580ex.. I can trigger the Sigma flash.. the ST-E2 should in this case send the same signal (playing the part of a Master Flash).. so it SHOULD work..

if the salesman is also noob.. ask him to do the setup and try on the spot ..

[aloyyolaaloy]

okies..
but for $300.. do you think its worth?

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aloyyolaaloy said:

okies..
but for $300.. do you think its worth?

nope unless you really need it ..

[USM]

There are some combinations for consideration before you purchase the ST-E2.

1) Use 550EX / 580EX as master flash to trigger your slave flash such as 420EX / 430EX. (You can turn off the master flash for being firing via the camera's custom function)

2) Use ST-E2 as master to trigger your slave flash such as 550EX / 580EX / 420EX / 430EX.

3) Use your camera's built-n flash to trigger your speedlite mounted with a Wein optical slave device. I have no idea of the price of Wein optical slave device. In U.S. they are < US$100.

It may not be even sold in Singapore, so you may need to call Cathay Photo / Ruby Photo to enquire the price of it.

Lastly, you can also use Sigma flash a slave unit but not as master unit. Hence, you can either use a 550EX / 580EX / ST-E2 to trigger non-Canon flash units.

[aloyyolaaloy]

thanks lowlights

[aloyyolaaloy]

usm said:

There are some combinations for consideration before you purchase the ST-E2.

1) Use 550EX / 580EX as master flash to trigger your slave flash such as 420EX / 430EX. (You can turn off the master flash for being firing via the camera's custom function)

2) Use ST-E2 as master to trigger your slave flash such as 550EX / 580EX / 420EX / 430EX.

3) Use your camera's built-n flash to trigger your speedlite mounted with a Wein optical slave device. I have no idea of the price of Wein optical slave device. In U.S. they are < US$100.

It may not be even sold in Singapore, so you may need to call Cathay Photo / Ruby Photo to enquire the price of it.

Lastly, you can also use Sigma flash a slave unit but not as master unit. Hence, you can either use a 550EX / 580EX / ST-E2 to trigger non-Canon flash units.

wah! so much info
Thanks USM