Anyways to do CLS with 430EX?

Venom81 · 13th December 2006

I'm currently using 430EX. I know Canon don't have CLS like Nikon does but I would like to know how to do something like that beside using Speedlite Transmitter which costs quite a lot and having another master flash like 550EX and 580EX. Any cheaper devices? Thanks.

Hacker · 13th December 2006

Originally Posted by Venom81

I'm currently using 430EX. I know Canon don't have CLS like Nikon does but I would like to know how to do something like that beside using Speedlite Transmitter which costs quite a lot and having another master flash like 550EX and 580EX. Any cheaper devices? Thanks.

What about optical slave eyes? Just remember to get those that ignore the Canon E-TTL pre-flash.

drumma · 13th December 2006

if i'm not wrong, u can trigger ur 430ex with radio transmitters.

Venom81 · 13th December 2006

Originally Posted by Hacker

What about optical slave eyes? Just remember to get those that ignore the Canon E-TTL pre-flash.

What the prices of optical slave eyes? Do u know anywhere to get those? Thanks.

Venom81 · 13th December 2006

Originally Posted by drumma

if i'm not wrong, u can trigger ur 430ex with radio transmitters.

How much would the radio transmitters costs? I rmb that some dont work wit 430EX.

blazer_workz · 13th December 2006

Originally Posted by Venom81

What the prices of optical slave eyes? Do u know anywhere to get those? Thanks.

TCW..slave triggers..~$45..not as accurate as IR & radio triggers..have to fire off in manual mode, as the pre-flash may cause misfiring..

hazmee · 13th December 2006

Those slave triggers dont work with 580EX and 430EX. The radio transmitters costs a bomb. I would recommend the Canon ST-E2. It costs about $210. Hope that helps.

sehsuan · 14th December 2006

CLS is a Nikon trademark.

Venom81 · 14th December 2006

Originally Posted by sehsuan

CLS is a Nikon trademark.

Thats why sad for Canon users.

Venom81 · 14th December 2006

Originally Posted by hazmee

Those slave triggers dont work with 580EX and 430EX. The radio transmitters costs a bomb. I would recommend the Canon ST-E2. It costs about $210. Hope that helps.

I know abt the ST-E2 but a bit expensive, i'm looking for cheaper attenatives. Thanks.

hazmee · 14th December 2006

Originally Posted by Venom81

I know abt the ST-E2 but a bit expensive, i'm looking for cheaper attenatives. Thanks.

I dont think there are other 'cheaper' alternatives for Canon flash system. I tried a various numbers of triggers and all of them dont work in E-TTL except for the ST-E2. However, if you do find a more cost effective solution, do keep us informed. Thanks!

drumma · 14th December 2006

the last time i saw the radio trigger which is MO-ed by pq23 works on the 580ex was quite recently.. i know it says on his site that it doesn't work on 580ex and 430ex.. perhaps can PM to confirm. hmm.

Venom81 · 18th December 2006

Any other more ways? Thanks.

adamadam · 18th December 2006

Originally Posted by hazmee

Those slave triggers dont work with 580EX and 430EX. The radio transmitters costs a bomb. I would recommend the Canon ST-E2. It costs about $210. Hope that helps.

Hi! May I know where you get the quote of around $210? If I remember correctly, I was quoted $350. So didn't buy... Thanks!

hazmee · 18th December 2006

Originally Posted by adamadam

Hi! May I know where you get the quote of around $210? If I remember correctly, I was quoted $350. So didn't buy... Thanks!

I bought it from Alan Photo at that time. I remembered buying a couple of 580EX and the ST-E2. The sales guy gave me a good price for the trigger. Anyway, I just checked the price guide here: http://forums.clubsnap.org/showthread.php?t=154099&page=5

Its around $275 - $290 now. Sorry for the confusion. Cheers!

Venom81 · 19th December 2006

Originally Posted by hazmee

I bought it from Alan Photo at that time. I remembered buying a couple of 580EX and the ST-E2. The sales guy gave me a good price for the trigger. Anyway, I just checked the price guide here: http://forums.clubsnap.org/showthread.php?t=154099&page=5

Its around $275 - $290 now. Sorry for the confusion. Cheers!

CP quote me $300.

bjoy.us · 23rd January 2007

hi,

I read about this thread a few weeks ago, and was thinking of posting my finding how to use Canon 350D with external flash.

I finally got time to take some photos of my gears, and write a blog page on it. I have 2 existing flash, and camera tripod. I spent another S$111, to get extra hot shoe adaptor (which will get rid of the pre-flash so that any flash can be mounted on the 350D in manual/auto flash mode).

This is my simple write-up about the equipment list and some sample photos taken using it.

http://bjoyus.blogspot.com/

If anyone of you can let me know where can I get the item (4) Slave Adaptor, please let me know as I cannot find either the analog or digital one.

regards,

BJoy.Us

Venom81 · 25th January 2007

Originally Posted by bjoy.us

hi,

I read about this thread a few weeks ago, and was thinking of posting my finding how to use Canon 350D with external flash.

I finally got time to take some photos of my gears, and write a blog page on it. I have 2 existing flash, and camera tripod. I spent another S$111, to get extra hot shoe adaptor (which will get rid of the pre-flash so that any flash can be mounted on the 350D in manual/auto flash mode).

This is my simple write-up about the equipment list and some sample photos taken using it.

http://bjoyus.blogspot.com/

If anyone of you can let me know where can I get the item (4) Slave Adaptor, please let me know as I cannot find either the analog or digital one.

regards,

BJoy.Us

What flashes r u using now?

bjoy.us · 29th January 2007

Originally Posted by Venom81

What flashes r u using now?

hi,

I was using these 2 flashes:

1) Sunpak auto 36FD Thyristor - has a function to allow half, 1/4, 1/8, 1/16 output. It's spoilt as it always output full power regardless of the setting.
2) Metz 32MZ-3 - flash that's working fine

This is a simple setup that you can use to play with multiple flashes, without spending on expensive equipment. However, you need to spend more time trial and error to get the right expore setting.

Also, now, I added Canon 580EX. When 580EX is used in manual mode, there is no pre-flash, hence the off-camera 2nd flash (i.e Metz 32MX-3) can still be use on an umbrella. At the moment, the functionality of 580EX is under-utilized as I only use it as manual flash. I am planning to get 430EX as 2nd or 3rd flash to play with.

bjoy.us

bjoy.us · 29th January 2007

hi,

This is the original posting of using simple external flash.

http://bjoyus.blogspot.com/2007/01/s...equipment.html

I have added a few posting on how to use hand-phone to trigger external flash to create better lighted photos.

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Venom81 Workshop/Shoot Organiser Join Date: Nov 2004 Posts: 4,953	Anyways to do CLS with 430EX? I'm currently using 430EX. I know Canon don't have CLS like Nikon does but I would like to know how to do something like that beside using Speedlite Transmitter which costs quite a lot and having another master flash like 550EX and 580EX. Any cheaper devices? Thanks.

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drumma Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Posts: 5,824	Re: Anyways to do CLS with 430EX? the last time i saw the radio trigger which is MO-ed by pq23 works on the 580ex was quite recently.. i know it says on his site that it doesn't work on 580ex and 430ex.. perhaps can PM to confirm. hmm. __________________ weddings . Blog

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bjoy.us New Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Posts: 3	Re: Anyways to do CLS with 430EX? hi, I read about this thread a few weeks ago, and was thinking of posting my finding how to use Canon 350D with external flash. I finally got time to take some photos of my gears, and write a blog page on it. I have 2 existing flash, and camera tripod. I spent another S$111, to get extra hot shoe adaptor (which will get rid of the pre-flash so that any flash can be mounted on the 350D in manual/auto flash mode). This is my simple write-up about the equipment list and some sample photos taken using it. http://bjoyus.blogspot.com/ If anyone of you can let me know where can I get the item (4) Slave Adaptor, please let me know as I cannot find either the analog or digital one. regards, BJoy.Us

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bjoy.us New Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Posts: 3	Re: Anyways to do CLS with 430EX? hi, This is the original posting of using simple external flash. http://bjoyus.blogspot.com/2007/01/s...equipment.html I have added a few posting on how to use hand-phone to trigger external flash to create better lighted photos.