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93octane
13th of June 2008 (Fri), 13:19
OK since I just got my Skyports I want to have some fun using them outdoors with a speedlight. Right now I have a 420EX and are planning in getting a 430EX so I can be able to control the output by putting the flash on manual something I can't do with my 420EX. Also I want to be able to use another speedlight as a background light with my Alien bees in my home studio. THe only problem is that Canon's EX speedlights don't take optical slaves. So as of right now I have planned

A: 430EX to take outdoors and use with my skyports.
B: I need, (Please Recommend) a flash that I can use in manual mode that I can use ,attach an optical slave to so I can trigger this flash. Would a Nikon SB-24 be good enough or is there a more less expensive flash that would do the trick. Basically I nee a flash I can attach an optical slave too and use it in manual mode.
tenoverthenose
13th of June 2008 (Fri), 13:24
I'm a big fan on the SunPak 383. It's a great flash for using manual control with for off camera flash and its reasonably priced. You can get two or three of them for the price of a 430ex.
FlashZebra
14th of June 2008 (Sat), 00:22
OK since I just got my Skyports I want to have some fun using them outdoors with a speedlight. Right now I have a 420EX and are planning in getting a 430EX so I can be able to control the output by putting the flash on manual something I can't do with my 420EX. Also I want to be able to use another speedlight as a background light with my Alien bees in my home studio. THe only problem is that Canon's EX speedlights don't take optical slaves. So as of right now I have planned

A: 430EX to take outdoors and use with my skyports.
B: I need, (Please Recommend) a flash that I can use in manual mode that I can use ,attach an optical slave to so I can trigger this flash. Would a Nikon SB-24 be good enough or is there a more less expensive flash that would do the trick. Basically I nee a flash I can attach an optical slave too and use it in manual mode.
Optical slave function is poor outside.

They will work nicely inside for ad hoc studio work.

Enjoy! Lon
Curtis N
14th of June 2008 (Sat), 02:02
I agree with the two previous responders. The Sunpak 383 is a nice unit and will work with any hotshoe type or PC connected optical slave.

But for outdoor use, you'll want another Skyport receiver.