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Off Camera Flash 580EX

  • 04-09-2010 11:14pm
    #1
    thinktwice
    Registered Users Posts: 92 ✭✭


    Hi guys,

    Been thinking about going wireless for ages and have been looking up how to go about it. I have a Canon 5D and 580ex (I'd love the 580ex II but it won't happen for a while!). Anyway, I have a radio trigger which I use with the mobile studio but because my flash isn't the 580EX II it won't fire. I have been looking up ebay etc. but I'm not sure which to buy to connect it :confused: I don't want to break the bank either as I've a long wish list too ha ha. Any help appreciated, ye're always so good here!! :D:D:D


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  • #2
    oshead
    Closed Accounts Posts: 2,131 ✭✭✭oshead


    thinktwice wrote: »
    Anyway, I have a radio trigger which I use with the mobile studio but because my flash isn't the 580EX II it won't fire.

    Is that because the trigger you have uses a PC connection? If so, just get the cactus trigger set. You'll find them on Gadget Infinity or Ebay.


  • #3
    hmboards
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 345 ✭✭hmboards


    What radio trigger do you have ? The cheap ebay ones from Hong Kong usually have a hotshoe connector which should work with the 580EX. If your trigger doesn't have a hotshoe, and you are feeling brave, you could try modding the 580EX to add a socket. I did this and it works great.

    http://www.flickr.com/groups/strobist/discuss/72157594332102266/?search=580EX+sync+mod


  • #4
    thinktwice
    Registered Users Posts: 92 ✭✭thinktwice


    hmboards wrote: »
    What radio trigger do you have ? The cheap ebay ones from Hong Kong usually have a hotshoe connector which should work with the 580EX. If your trigger doesn't have a hotshoe, and you are feeling brave, you could try modding the 580EX to add a socket. I did this and it works great.

    http://www.flickr.com/groups/strobist/discuss/72157594332102266/?search=580EX+sync+mod

    There's no name on it. It came with the mobile studio. It has the hotshoe connection, I have tried different settings with the flash but not sure how it supposed to connect together! Maybe I'm not, doing it right. The flash does flash red like it's waiting to receive the connection?? I'll have a look at that link now, cheers for the reply. :D


  • #5
    thinktwice
    Registered Users Posts: 92 ✭✭thinktwice


    oshead wrote: »
    Is that because the trigger you have uses a PC connection? If so, just get the cactus trigger set. You'll find them on Gadget Infinity or Ebay.

    Thanks, I think it must be a PC connection, the connections just don't seem to match. I'll have a look for the cactus trigger and see if it matches. I was looking online last night and was confused which one would help connect that might just be the one I'm looking for. Cheers oshead ;)


  • #6
    hmboards
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 345 ✭✭hmboards


    It might be useful to see photos of your trigger(s). Also, set the flash mode to M (manual) rather than E-TTL.


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  • #7
    thinktwice
    Registered Users Posts: 92 ✭✭thinktwice


    hmboards wrote: »
    It might be useful to see photos of your trigger(s). Also, set the flash mode to M (manual) rather than E-TTL.

    Ya tried it on manual, I don't use E-TTL. I'll try and get a pic up later today. :D


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