Using flash(es) while not mounted on camera hot-shoe.
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Using a vivitar 283 flash with a Sony NEX 6
I've just got a couple of Vivitar 283 flashes and a set of DSLRKIT (http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/110980410870?ssPageName=STRK:MEWNX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1497.l2649) radio triggers. The plan was to have ...
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How can I shoot in a studio at the widest apertures?
I ran into a limitation while shooting a newborn baby this weekend. I was indoors next to a set of windows. I was also using an off camera flash on a stand through an umbrella. The flash was a Canon ...
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Will my SB-600 work off camera with any camera?
I own a Nikon SB-600 flash and no camera. Now, looking for a new camera, I want to know if I could trigger the flash from another non-Nikon camera body.
I never use it on camera and therefore I ...
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Will the camera compensate exposure anticipating for flash? [duplicate]
If I'm using TTL metering will the camera compensate exposure anticipating for flash? In other words, if I set my flash on fill flash and half click my shutter, what does my camera do? Does it
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Why isn't my Nikon D7000 in Commander Mode working with my SB600 flash?
I have a D200 and a D7000. The D200 triggers the SB600 in Commander Mode without any issues. The D7000 on the other hand will not trigger the SB600 with absolutely identical settings in Commander ...
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How can I fire a single canon 430ex flash remotely from a Canon 6D camera?
I don't ever use flash but I would like to start learning about portraits and lighting. I have a mainly unused Canon 430ex which I would like to use off camera with a softbox or bouncing of an ...
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When and why should I consider buying a speedlight/external flash?
I am just a hobbyist in photography. And I do not have specific interest areas (as of now). So while looking for different things to try with photography, I kept coming across things which require use ...
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Triggering Nikon SB-600 off-camera with any flash
Is it possible to trigger Nikon SB-600 with.. say any flash? If not, what speedlights are capable of this?
EDIT: what's the feature name for googling more details?
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What do I need to use a Metz 54 MZ-4 remotely with a Canon Rebel T2i?
I believe that the Metz 54 doesn't have a PC cable, and I'm looking for the cheapest option. The T2i doesn't have this built in does it?
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Whats a powerful Waterproof flash?
Based on recommendations in a previous question, i'm now looking at purchasing a couple of powerful flashes.
As far as i understand, almost all flash units are not waterproof at all. Since i take my ...
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How do I get started with off camera flash in the Canon ecosystem?
This is a very basic question, and I have looked through different resources including the Strobist Lighting 101 tutorial and a few books (Scott Kelby, Neil van Niekerk). Some of the limitations I ...
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How to use built-in flash with off-camera 430ex ii on my Canon 600D
I have a 430EX ii speedlite which is controlled by the built-in transmitter in my 600D. I want to use the built-in flash as a fill light while using the off-camera speedlite as a key light. How can I ...
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How to use Canon 430EX II as a slave for Rebel T1i?
I have been trying to figure out how to set my camera/flash to slave mode. Can I use my Canon 430EX II as an off camera flash with my Rebel T1i? If so, how would I accomplish this?
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Is it possible to mount a Flash on a Tripod?
Are there any tricks / methods / accessories that can be used to mount an off camera flash unit on a tripod?
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Why am I limited to 1/100th of a second or slower with 5D Mark II, 600EX-RT, and ST-E3-RT?
I'm fairly new to using flash in my photography, so I'm a bit of a beginner when it comes to the finer points.
I have an ST-E3-RT transmitter on my 5D Mark II, and a 600EX-RT Speedlite set as a ...
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Why does my Cowboystudio NPT-04 not trigger flash with Live View on Canon T3i?
I just purchased a Cowboystudio flash trigger, model NPT-04 to use on my Canon T3i with a Canon 430 EX ii Speedlite.
It seems to only work when looking through the viewfinder- if live view is on ...
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PC flash sync adapter for canon 550ex
I'm trying to sync my XTi to a 550ex speedlite with PC cord. I'm shopping on amazon.co.uk and can only find two adapters that might do the job; Hama or SC2. Will either of these do the job? If not can ...
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What flash trigger do I need for my Nikon Speedlight?
I have an SB 800, SB900, and D700 Nikon cameras. The CLS system doesn't work consistently when I'm shooting groups or reception shots at weddings. I think I may need a wireless trigger system. What ...
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Do I need a light stand mount specific for Sony shoe?
I'm a hobbyist looking to get into off-camera lighting on a budget. I have a Sony a57. I already have a manual flash that works when attached to the camera. Based on this guide, I'm looking at ...
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Synchronization problems with Rekam NEO 200 and Canon 600D
I've recently got two Rekam NEO 200 lamps with synchronization cable. To connect them to my canon 600D i've bougth an adapter.
The flash seems to sync correctly when setting exposition to values ...
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What gear for Sony off-camera flash sync with TTL?
I'm just getting into digital photography, and I'm planning on getting some flash gear for Christmas that will let me dig into the Strobist lighting tutorials. I have Sony / Minolta gear.
So let's ...
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How are power levels automatically determined when using multiple speedlights with CLS?
If I take a picture with an on-camera flash, or a single speedlight, my understanding is that the camera/flash pre-fire and then automatically select the approrpriate power level to properly expose ...
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How can I light creative portraits with one flash?
I have a single flash... and from what iv'e seen many photographers often uses 2 wireless flashes to get right light approaching to the subject. I only have one flash and a pop-up flash.
Is there ...
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Is there a simple flash bracket which holds a flash securely?
The flash bracket / umbrella swivel I'm using works just fine, but I'm a little nervous about the way the flash attaches. It's held in place by a combination of friction from screw on the side of the ...
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Can I trigger my Canon flash with an iPhone?
I have a Canon 430EX flash and an iPhone 5. I really enjoy the quality of the camera in daylight, but of course in low light conditions the built in LED flash is quite poor. So would it be possible to ...
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Is there a radio flash control system for Olympus that allows setting flash power from the camera?
One of the main advantages of optical wireless flash control systems is that they don't require anything extra: at least with many cameras, they work with the built-in flash, and can often control ...
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How to use old flash units with Digital SLR?
I got some old flash units (e.g. Metz 30bct-3) that I won on eBay along with some older slr cameras. The flash units are in good condition. I thought of using them with my Canon 600D but heard about ...
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Are there any radio flash triggers capable of P-TTL?
All the popular radio TTL flash triggers, like PocketWizard or RadioPopper, seem to be only available in Nikon and Canon flavors. Are there any models capable of transmitting Pentax P-TTL data?
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Remote controlled flash and umbrella/softbox
I have a dSLR body that can control off camera flashes using the light from its own popup flash (60D). When shooting with off-camera flash, I find that for it to work the flash must be oriented so ...
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Suggestions required for pairing Canon 430EX II with an ideal Yongnuo speedlite (2 light setup)
I have recently got interested in off-camera flash photography and have purchased Canon 430EX II along with Yongnuo rf-603 transceivers.
Now I want to extend it with 2 light setup for more creative ...
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Flash gun vs Studio light for product shoot
I need to make some shoot of headwear for a website. Pictures are basically something put on the dummy head. I don't need super professional pictures but I wan't something reasonnably good, better ...
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Slow flash when shooting a D90 and SB 700
I'm experiencing slow flash recycle times. What can I do to troubleshoot or speed up the flash? I'm using a Nikon D90 with an SB700.
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Advantages of TTL over manual mode when using speedlites
Yesterday a user on stackexchange asked me why do I prefer manual over TTL when working with speedlites. I use them mostly off-camera and I've developed a kind of a workflow where I do not walk back ...
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What's the recommended off camera flash setup for Canon and Sunpak flash combination?
I'm new to off-camera flash photography, and this question confirmed my guess that you don't have to have off-camera flashes of the same brand; but I need a bit more info.
I've got a Canon 40D, ...
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Can Canon Rebel XS effectively optically trigger a speedlite flash?
I am looking at purchasing a flash to go with my Canon Rebel XS (EOS 1000D), such as the Speedlite 430 EX II. I understand that there is some ability to trigger the speedlite by way of the on-camera ...
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What cheap flashes can be wirelessly triggered by a Nikon SB-900?
I have a Nikon SB-900 and I love it. I am looking to expand my off camera capabilities and would love to buy another flash.
The one important factor I'm looking for is the compatibility between my ...
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How should I set up a flash bracket for Pentax?
I have a Pentax K-r and a Metz mecablitz 50 AF-1 digital flash unit, and I've been having problems with red-eye. As a result, I'm considering getting a flash bracket.
I am aware that I can simply ...
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What is a good off-camera flash for a Nikon D40?
I have a Nikon D40 and would like to start taking pictures with the flash off the camera. The D40 doesn't have a commander in it. So what can I do? Do I need two flashes? One with a commander in it ...
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Recommendations for Wireless Flash Triggers?
Currently my AB800's have a built-in optical trigger, but still requires a flash to trigger them. I'd like to move to an all wireless setup. I also have the canon ST-E2 to pair with my Sigma 500 DG ...
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What do you recommend as a first step for hands-on learning about flash?
So far, I am enjoying my new Speedlight (Nikon SB-700), but any good results I have gotten have been mostly luck. I'd really like to understand how to use it so that I can make intentional technical ...
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How do I compare the output of an LED panel with that of a flash?
How do I compare the output of an LED panel with that of a conventional hotshoe flash?
I haven't been paying attention to the LED panels, but they've been on the market long enough so that I'm ...
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Can any radio flash triggers be used without a sync cable?
I am looking for an inexpensive wireless flash trigger system to use with my Pentax k-x and an old flash I wouldn't trust on the camera hot shoe (Vivitar 550FD) because of its high trigger voltage. I ...
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Can one radio trigger be used to trigger two speedlights?
I have a pair of Yongnuo RF-603 radio flash transceivers, two SB-600s & D200. I'm planning to build a large rectangular softbox that'll use both speedlights for extra power. Is there a synch cord ...
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How does commander mode on a Nikon camera body differ from commander mode a on SB-700 Speedlight?
My Nikon D80 and new Nikon SB-700 both offer Commander mode. I have two questions:
When NOT in wireless mode (that is, when the flash is plugged into the hot shoe either directly or with a cable), ...
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Why are there multiple contradictory ways to control flash ratio?
I am reading the following introduction to flash photography:
http://www.cambridgeincolour.com/tutorials/camera-flash-2.htm
In this article, I came across two seemingly contradictory statements:
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Is camera flash actually harmful to infants or newborns?
I just got a new off-camera flash, and the instruction manual says:
Never fire the flash unit closer than 1 meter from infants.
This was a little startling to me, since one of the main reasons I ...
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How can I think logically about getting correct exposure with flash?
I recently got a new off-camera flash (Nikon SB-700), and I'm having trouble thinking about the variables that go into proper exposure.
For example, without flash, I have a little mental decision ...
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Can I use the on-camera flash along with an off-camera SB-700 on my Nikon D5000?
I recently bought an SB-700 flash for my D5000 and I was wondering what would be my options to use this as an off-camera flash along with the on-camera flash.
Is it possible? TTL cable, wireless ...
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What off-camera flash settings should I use on Canon XSi in manual mode?
What should I set the Canon XSi in terms of flash settings? Also what would you recommend for ISO and aperture settings when using this off-camera flash (that doesn't synch with camera)? I have ...
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To take my portrait photography to the next level, should I get a second flashgun or a monolight?
I am a hobbyist and using a Canon 600D with 50mm f/1.8 and 18-135mm lenses.
I bought 430EX-II flashgun, and it works great as off-camera flash with the 600D's built in transmitter. I also have a ...
