How to trigger a 580ex

[sh1bby69]

Alright I'm sorry but I couldn't find the answer using search. Maybe because I wasn't using the right words to look for it but I was wondering what I need to trigger the 580ex flash off the camera. I'm not sure if I need a remote and if I do what kind...Thanks for your help guys! :)

[Pixel9ine]

You have several options:

Canon E-TTL cord (retains full E-TTL functionality)
Wireless E-TTL via another 580ex or ST-E2 (retains full E-TTL functionality)
PC sync cable (no E-TTL)
Wireless triggers (no-ETTL), such as:
· Pocketwizards
· Elinchrom Skyportss
· Cactus tiggers
· Other "eBay" triggers

[ATI058]

I use the Canon OC-E3 (http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/498744-REG/Canon_1950B001_OC_E3_Off_Camera_Shoe.html) but there are also wireless options or the Master/slave method with another 580ex.

[ATI058]

You have several options:

Canon E-TTL cord (retains full E-TTL functionality)
Wireless E-TTL via another 580ex or ST-E2 (retains full E-TTL functionality)
PC sync cable (no E-TTL)
Wireless triggers (no-ETTL), such as:
· Pocketwizards
· Elinchrom Skyportss
· Cactus tiggers
· Other "eBay" triggers

Oops that's a better answer.

[sh1bby69]

thanks for your help guys! I have the Canon OC-E3 already but I plan to put the flash on a tripod so I think I'll have to go wireless. I was also looking into getthing another 580ex so I can have two but is it worth it or should I just save up for studio lighting? Is there a benefit of having studio lighting vs using the 580ex as strobes...

[troymm]

the 580ex can't use the pc sync cord, but the 580ex II can. you can do the sync port mod to use a mini jack.

http://photography-on-the.net/forum/showthread.php?t=256447

[asysin2leads]

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