580EXII vs. 430EXII..
01-31-2009, 11:15 PM
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Also, if you go with PocketWizards or Skyports to trigger regular hotshoe flashes like the Vivitar or the 430EX, you'll need to get a miniphone to hotshoe cable like this for each flash: http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/produc...Wizard_to.html
The 580EX has a sync port on the side that will let you use the cable that's included with the PocketWizard.
The 580EX has a sync port on the side that will let you use the cable that's included with the PocketWizard.
01-31-2009, 11:19 PM
#44
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The only two downsides are:
1) the receiver's power button is easy to turn on or off accidentally
2) the receiver's batteries are non-removable (but seem to last a very long time between charges)
Other than that, I highly recommend them.
01-31-2009, 11:46 PM
#48
268 for 1 skyport trigger set with a vivitar flash and omnibounce
260 for 430EXII
or
260 for 430EXII x2
or
260 for 430EXII and 200for 430EX (infrared signal)
^ those are all options at this point. (in the 2 430EX scenario,me and my wife would both be able to use a flash on our cams if needed)
260 for 430EXII
or
260 for 430EXII x2
or
260 for 430EXII and 200for 430EX (infrared signal)
^ those are all options at this point. (in the 2 430EX scenario,me and my wife would both be able to use a flash on our cams if needed)
02-01-2009, 12:18 AM
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just to let you know, a 430ex or 430exII cannot be set off by another 430ex or 430exII or below.
iirc only a 550ex 580ex and 580ex II can. as well as the st-e2
and with the pocketwizards, you dont need a sync cable for the unit that is on your camera, you put it on your hotshoe.
iirc only a 550ex 580ex and 580ex II can. as well as the st-e2
and with the pocketwizards, you dont need a sync cable for the unit that is on your camera, you put it on your hotshoe.
02-01-2009, 01:25 AM
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if you're using pocket wizards or equivalent, then it doesn't matter.
02-01-2009, 09:03 AM
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Another option is to change your plan a bit and get used to on-camera flash with a single 430EX, then eventually you can build up a off-camera kit and you'll already have one strobe.
02-01-2009, 08:53 PM
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So I'm pretty disapointed right now. I went to costco today and they had a 40D kit with 18-55is canon camera bag, 430ex 1gb cf card and extra battery for $1160. They only ha 1 kit left an I only had $300 on me and they don't take credit 
02-03-2009, 04:59 PM
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klepto,those 285hv 's look like a good idea,i am concidering buying myself a 430EX and 2 of those, but what triggers are the 285hv 's compatable with? can i use the pocket wizards with these ? if so what would be the routing situations? (or what triggers do u suggest?)
edit:i just saw that someone mentioned "works great with pocket wizards"
so in order to use all 3,would i just buy a pocket wizard set with a bridged wiring or something of the sort?
im more of a hands on or diagram person,sometimes without actually looking at something,i cant just figure it out in my head.
thanks in advance to anyone who can shed some light (no pun intended lol)
edit:i just saw that someone mentioned "works great with pocket wizards"
so in order to use all 3,would i just buy a pocket wizard set with a bridged wiring or something of the sort?
im more of a hands on or diagram person,sometimes without actually looking at something,i cant just figure it out in my head.
thanks in advance to anyone who can shed some light (no pun intended lol)
http://www.alienbees.com/cybersync.html
for that kind of price id spend a few hundred more and pick up a used 5D. The prices are really dropping now since the mkII is out.
02-04-2009, 03:17 PM
#58
i still havnt made my mind up for sure. i dont NEED a flash right now,so its really not pressing,and the way i figure it,is eventually the prices are going to drop,and ill prob pick up the 580 then.
i only take pics around the house as of now,its not going to make me money,so its not that big of a deal if i dont get it,although id really like to get one.
i only take pics around the house as of now,its not going to make me money,so its not that big of a deal if i dont get it,although id really like to get one.
02-13-2009, 07:28 PM
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update : i just purchased the 430EXII... my sister sent me an amazon gift certificate (prob as a late bday gift,but she didnt say)
and i used that to buy it. and an stofen omni bounce.
next on the eventual list will prob be a 580II whenever i get the rest of the strobist equip (triggers,umbrellas,etc)
thanks for your help guys. ultimatly the reason i went with the EXII was cause of the metal foot and quick release and 20% recycle time (pretty much the upgrades from the old version)
and i used that to buy it. and an stofen omni bounce.
next on the eventual list will prob be a 580II whenever i get the rest of the strobist equip (triggers,umbrellas,etc)
thanks for your help guys. ultimatly the reason i went with the EXII was cause of the metal foot and quick release and 20% recycle time (pretty much the upgrades from the old version)
02-13-2009, 11:11 PM
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yea the new release system is pretty nice.
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