Getting the 580EX off

[tomwilli]

I'd like to get my 580 off the camera shoe and I'm not sure the best way to do so. I currently only have the one flash but would soon like to add more lights. I'm looking for recommendations on the "right way" to do this. This is only a hobby, I'm not a pro. I take pictures of my daughter and my girl friend. I would love to get more creative with light and experiment with my girl friend. Ha ha:oops: Any suggestions would be great. See equipment list below... Many Thanks,

[coreypolis]

you can do it wirelessly or wired.

wirelessly you have pocketwizards or the ebay alternatives

wired you have the Canon/promaster off camera shoe cord 2 for ettl, or a sync cord for manual.

with the Canon cord you can handhold it, attach it to a flash bracket, or have a lightstand very close by (>3')

[Curtis N]

Here's a thread (http://photography-on-the.net/forum/showthread.php?t=246797) with some ideas, and a little editorial comment from me.

There's no single "right way" to do it.
The cheapest is probably a PC cord and a PC - hotshoe adapter for your flash. Manual control only.

On the other end of the cost scale, there is also the ST-E2 transmitter. For just a little more money, you could get a 430EX to use off camera with your 580EX as master. These options allow E-TTL control.