How do you temporary off your ext. flash for indoor shoot?

[Shin Howard]

Dear fellow CSers,

I'm wondering how do you temporary off your external flash during an indoor shot?
Cause at the moment I'm turning off the flash n turning it on..
Other than that gotta go in C.fn to off the external flash which is quite troublesome.

Regards,
Shin.

[maswu]

if you're using the 580EXII, theres a setting in custom functions that allow you to set the timing of your auto power off...

[Yoh]

Originally Posted by maswu if you're using the 580EXII, theres a setting in custom functions that allow you to set the timing of your auto power off...

I suppose he's asking if there's an alternative to manually off it or at least disable it instead of switching it on and off via the switch.

[Shin Howard]

Ya, I'm using 580Ex II. Timing to auto off?
But actually I mean if you need to temporary off the external flash for a few shots. (If the embience light is bright enuf)
Then on it back again for the next following shots, what do you usually do?

[Headshotzx]

Originally Posted by Yoh I suppose he's asking if there's an alternative to manually off it or at least disable it instead of switching it on and off via the switch.

There's no way to do that. Unless you're using alkalies or you're running low on batt, there's no reason why leaving the flashes on would matter much.

Unless of course, you *are* running low on batts, then I'd suggest you buy a few more rechargeables.

[Yoh]

Originally Posted by Headshotzx There's no way to do that. Unless you're using alkalies or you're running low on batt, there's no reason why leaving the flashes on would matter much. Unless of course, you *are* running low on batts, then I'd suggest you buy a few more rechargeables.

The point is that Shin Howard wanted to avoid trigger the flash under certain circumstances while leaving the flash on. And he's asking if there's a way to do it other than manually switching the flash on and off.

Guess the question is being mis-interpreted.

[blazer_workz]

Is there a function button where u can customize it to prevent firing off ur flash?
Nikon bodies has that feature.

[raptor84]

If your body has the C1 (custom mode) on the dail you can register the custom function to disable the flash firing for that mode Remember to leave it on so it dosent affect the rest of the modes.

[jasonteoch]

Originally Posted by blazer_workz Is there a function button where u can customize it to prevent firing off ur flash? Nikon bodies has that feature.

yes, there is and it is under C.fn but like what the TS was saying, it is quite troublesome.for him so he is asking if anyone got better solution.

[hanseos]

Is that applicable also for 430 EX II for custom function setting time??

[maswu]

read the manual it will tell you everything...but for the 430EXII i tink it should be able too

[genegoh]

I just turn off the switch on my flash and adjust the settings accordingly. Not sure about the custom function part.

[CS TAN]

The fastest way to turn the flash off is by turning the on/off switch. I don't think it is going to break the flash if you do that a few times during an event. I do that all the time...

[Lumiere]

check if your camera have an additional function button...Nikon d300 and above have it...not too sure abt canon's...you can set it to flash off which is the solution you're looking for

[estel]

This is possible with "external flash control" menu in 5D mk II. Not sure if it was there in other cameras, XXDs for instance.

However it's not half as easy as using the manual switch, even if you move it to custom menu.

[blazer_workz]

Originally Posted by jasonteoch yes, there is and it is under C.fn but like what the TS was saying, it is quite troublesome.for him so he is asking if anyone got better solution.

wah! if that is troublesome..then the only other way out would be to hold up ur left hand and cover the flash head..

[calebk]

Besides the physical switch and the custom function, there is no other way, really.

[geeteethree]

just put hand over the flash??

[Pinoy]

Hmm.. I don't have my 40D handy.. but perhaps you can try exploring the "My Menu" functionality and then programming the Set button (maybe even override the PictBridge button to trigger the ext flash on/off).

:Later,

[Shin Howard]

Originally Posted by geeteethree just put hand over the flash??

Sad Case..think fastest way is to point my flash gun away from the object...
Waste some energy resource tho... -_-"