Questions tagged [off-camera-flash]
Using flash(es) while not mounted on camera hot-shoe.
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What kind of flash should I use for general macro photography?
I want to get started into general macro photography. I have been really stuck on which kind of flash to get because they all seem to come with their own share of pros and cons, and everyone ...
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Why are my Neewer flash and trigger not working together?
My Neewer NW-910 speedlight and Neewer Q-N transmitter are not working on my Nikon D3100. Can you help me?
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How can I set the power of a Canon 580EX II with a Godox X1 trigger?
I have an X1 trigger and receiver set for Canon and a 580EX II. I don't know how to control the power of the flash through the trigger. I also have a Godox v860II and setting its power through the ...
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controlling flash power on a 580EX using Godox x2t-c and x1r-c
I am able to pair and trigger my canon 580EX without an issue using the camera shutter and the test button, but for the life of me the power on the flash will not change if i change it on my x2t-c. ...
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How do I get my Godox trigger and flash to work close to each other?
I have a Godox light and transmitter, and they work fine when they're a few yards apart, but when I try to put the flash on a bracket or use it close to the transmitter, they stop working reliably. ...
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Does the Godox AD400 work with the Olympus FR-WR commander/receiver combination
I have the Olympus FR-WR commander and receiver and use them with my Olympus flashes without problem.
I now want to purchase the Godox AD400 studio flash and am wondering if I need to also purchase ...
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Why can't I control my Godox V860 II-N in TTL with my pop up flash (Nikon CLS system)?
I am using a Nikon D800 to trigger the Godox V860 II N with the pop up flash.
The flash is triggered and fires without problems, but using the same settings I get completely different exposures if I ...
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How do I trigger TCM (TTL convert to Manual) on a Godox XPro II?
I've owned a Godox XPro transmitter before, but now I've upgraded to the newer XPro II. And it doesn't have a TCM button. The specs say it does TCM and there's a TCM C.Fn for setting the type of light ...
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My Godox flash won't fire off-camera. What should I check?
I have a Godox flash with a built-in radio trigger, and I honestly can't figure out what I'm doing wrong. I've checked that:
All the batteries in everything are good and everything's turned on.
The ...
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Is TTL flash really useful when using off-camera flash?
I have a Canon 700d and a 430EXIII flash.
Recently I have been experimenting with off-camera flash.
I was really surprised to see e-ttl ii available even when using off-camera flash (via the pop-up ...
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How can I preview exposure and autofocus with flash in a low light studio?
Yesterday I had my first portrait shoot in a studio. I already had pre-imagined my lighting setup: a single softbox flash on the right for the general exposure and a big reflector on the left to ...
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Why doesn't my RT-16 trigger fire my Godox TT520 ii flash off-camera?
I’m using the Canon 5D Mark III and the (Godox RT-16) trigger that comes with the TT520 II flash. The flash works perfectly on the camera, but off the camera it won’t because the trigger won’t ...
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How can I trigger a Yongnuo YN565EX II off-camera with my Canon 550D/T2i?
I want to upgrade my portrait photography using an artificial light that can function without being connected to the power.
As for now I want to buy only one source of light.
I thought to use my ...
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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 slave....
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Canon native flash off-camera second-curtain-sync: any news?
Is it possible yet to use off-camera second-curtain-sync with any of Canon's native wireless-radio-flashes?
After searching, I can't find any recent articles on this. Most of the older articles ...
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Buying wireless flash trigger vs. cheap flash to use as master
I currently shoot a Nikon D500 for which I have a Godox V860II speedlight. I'm looking to get more into simple studio portrait photography, partially because that is about the only thing I can shoot ...
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Neewer QC trigger not working with Youngnuo speedlite 560 III + cannon 6D
In full manual mode, The trigger works if the flash is mounted on top of the trigger, which itself is mounted on the hotshoe of the camera.
However it doesnt work as a remote trigger (rx mode). no ...
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Do power supplies exist for Godox speedlights?
I am using several Godox speedlights with my Nikon D500 for studio work. Is there a power supply that works with the flashes whether they are AA-powered or using a Godox VB18 li-ion battery?
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How do I set the ID on a Godox X1R receiver?
I've learned about Godox ID codes acting as a digital filter on top of the analog radio channels to stop someone else nearby on the same channel from firing my lights. I know how to set an ID on my ...
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How can I make my speedlight, a Canon 430EX II work wirelessly with my Godox gear?
I have a Godox AD200 with an XPro-C transmitter and I would like to get my Canon 430EX II to fire with it, off camera.
Do I need to attach an X1R or an X2T to the bottom of the 430EX II to make it ...
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Why don't my radio triggers work even when I've set the flash to slave mode?
Hello hope someone can help. Any clue why my Godox CT16 triggers don’t seem to be working? The sales description say it’s compatible with my camera. I'm using new batteries. The triggers communicate ...
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How do I use a Godox X1T to remotely release the shutter and trigger an AD200?
Been trying to find a definitive answer but couldn't and hope someone can help me out.
I need to use the AD200 off-camera and release the shutter away from the camera.
Do I need two X1T ...
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What gear can remotely mount a Nissin i60A flash (for use as a wirelessly control flash)?
I have a Nissin i60A flash with base that mates to the Sony multifunction shoe (not the classic hot shoe). I want to be able to remotely mount it, such as on a light stand, for use as a remote slave ...
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Options for a 5-flash 4-group lighting set-up using Canon (compatible) gear
Here's my problem: I have a portrait job coming up at the end of the month that ideally requires a lighting set-up with five flashes organised into four groups:
Group-1: key-light
Group-2: fill-...
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Will I get HSS with my Fuji camera and Godox flash gear?
I'm trying to figure out if I can get HSS with my Fuji X-E3 and Godox flash gear, but my camera body doesn't appear on the much-repeated-about-the-interwebz compatibility charts:
Is there any easy ...
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How do I sync my Canon mirrorless camera with a Godox manual AC strobe?
I’ve just bought the Godox SK400 II strobe and I have a Canon EOS M50 camera. I bought a cable to connect them but I still can’t seem to sync them? Do you have any tips on how to sync this strobe with ...
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Is a TTL wireless flash trigger something meaningless?
I have a couple TTL flashes (Nikon SB-910s) and also a a couple of PocketWizards but I see on the internet that there are triggers that support TTL and that confuses me.
If I am understanding ...
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Why is my flash underexposing only when using a wireless trigger?
I have a Flashpoint R2 Pro II transmitter, a TT350 flash, and a Fuji X-H1. When I use the flash at its least powerful setting (1/16, under HSS) on the camera at 1/2000, f/4.5, and iso 100, it works ...
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Will Godox X series triggers fire from the center pin?
Can I fire a Godox X-series trigger from a generic hotshoe with only a center pin?
For example, if I have a Nikon compatible Godox X2 trigger mounted on a Pentax K1000 hot shoe, will the trigger still ...
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How do I get my Yongnuo YN-560 III to sync off-camera with a 5D Mark II and RF-603 II?
I have a Canon 5D Mark II, and I'm attempting to use a Yongnuo YN-560 III flash off-camera, with a remote trigger.
I'm using the camera in Manual mode, with the following settings:
ISO 320, f/7.1, 1 ...
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Why is my Canon dRebel not syncing with my off-camera flash when using a camera-to-remote cable?
UPDATE:
Thanks to all who pointed out my folly. The shutter trigger port is NOT the flash trigger port. Even though it sorta works :(
Using a Canon EOS T3 with Neewer NW-625 speedlight kit with the ...
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Unable to trigger my Speedlite YN565EXIII via optical trigger using a Canon 750D (Rebel T6i)
I own a Rebel T6i and a apeedlite, a Yongnuo YN-565EX III. I've tried several times to trigger the flash off-camera (on a tripod with a softbox) and I've had some very unsatisfactory results.
With ...
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Godox TT685 N is not firing off camera [duplicate]
I was using the TT685 with the XPro trigger but I cannot get it to work again. It is set to Slave Mode and I have checked the Group and Channel, and the ID on the trigger is set to OFF. I tried the ...
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lighting schema and technique anyone?
can someone explain to me the way to get this lighting effect please?)
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How can connect an Yongnuo YN 600 EX RT flash as master with an Yongnuo YN 560 IV as receiver mode
I want to connect my Yongnuo YN 600 EX RT flash so it works as master flash with an Yongnuo YN 560 IV flash as receiver.
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Please confirm whether the Canon 430EX can be used as off camera flash with the Canon EOS 1300d
Please confirm whether the Canon 430EX can be used as off camera flash with the Canon EOS 1300d. I have been searching online and asked different Facebook groups (which non of them answered to my ...
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What is the cheapest solution to use rear curtain sync with Canon RT-compatible gear?
I have a Canon 5D Mark III with a Yongnuo YN600EX-RT and YN-E3-RT.
I do astrophotography and I'd like to introduce people in the foreground while firing the flash on rear curtain for freezing them. It ...
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How do I use Canon speedlights off-camera with a Sony A7 III?
I'm currently in the limbo phase of converting my system to Sony…but meanwhile I need to work with my current collection of Canon speedlights. I'm having trouble understanding exactly which trigger ...
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Is there a transmitter that will fire a YN600EX-RT II and a RF603C II?
The RF603C II is great because I can carry one in my pocket and it will trigger the corresponding one on the camera.
Also the RF603C II (as transmitter) will trigger other flashes (with RF603C II as ...
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YN 568EXIII flash underexposing at 1/16 and higher outputs
I am using a YN 568EXIII flash, and whenever I try to use it in 1/16 or higher outputs (1/8, 1/4, 1/2, etc.), it looks like my photos are ignoring the YN 568 light.
When I fire it using 1/32 and lower ...
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Can I remotely trigger a SUNPAC NE-i flash (dedicated for Nikon DSLR's) using a FlashPoint wireless transmitter & receiver?
I use Nikon D850 with other FlashPoint flashes. I have this older Sunpak NE-i that I used with a Nikon D200. Wondering if anyone has any experience triggering these with wireless remote like ...
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How to control a Canon 430ex ii from a YN-622C-TX?
I have a Canon T2i with a 430ex ii and recently bought a radio transmitter kit (YN-622C and YN-622C-TX). The setup works, i.e.the TX on the camera, the 430ex on the 622C transceiver, all on channel 1 ...
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Does Yongnuo YN622C TX/RX accept rechargeable NiMh AA batteries?
I just bought a controller and a pair of slave units. According to the specs, every unit accepts two AA batteries. I thought of using eneloops, but I'm finding reviews that say they don't work with ...
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Flash control disabled on Nikon Z7 when attempting to use external flash
I have a Nikon Z7 and the following rented equipment:
Nikon SB-910 flash unit
Phottix Odin II Receiver for Nikon
Phottix Odin II Flash Trigger for Nikon
The on-camera setup is working great, it's my ...
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JJC JF-U wireless trigger does not trigger flash at the right moment
I am trying to take a photo with my camera and trigger an off camera flash all wirelessly with the following setup:
A Nikon D5600 and a Metz B520-AF flash which I'm trying to use with a JJC wireless ...
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Can I trigger the RF-603 (and thus, flash), via PC/other cable?
Just to let you know, I am only a beginner in flash photography, and DSLR photography as well in fact, and am interested in buying a YN-560 III flash, and a pair of RF-603s.
I would like to be able ...
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Can I use rechargable batteries in an external flash?
I have a Neewer NW670C flash which uses 4 AA batteries. I've been using regular alkaline ones so far because I couldn't get myself to buy rechargable ones yet. However, the flash ate their capacity in ...
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External Flash triggered by camera's internal trigger
I am stuck. I am starting to understand and try Flash photography with my Canon 750D.
I have ordered a yongnuo 560 iv just yesterday.
Now as I am tight on the budget, I have not ordered a trigger ...
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How can I use a Yongnuo YN-568EX for fill on-camera together with YN-560 III flashes off-camera?
I’m new here so apologies if this is a really stupid question:
Here’s what I have:
Nikon d750
4 Yongnuo YN560 III flash speedlites
1 Yongnuo YN568EX
1 Yongnuo YN560-TX lcd flash trigger
I started ...
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Why does my Yongnuo YN-685 freeze with my YN-622-TX?
I have a Canon 77D, a Yongnuo 622-TX controller on top of the camera, and a YN622C transceiver with a YN-568EX II speedlight.
This system works perfectly.
Yesterday I bought a YN-685. The problem is ...
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