430ex off camera

[tongard]

Hows the easiest way to fire my 430ex off camera and still retain TLL. The only cable i have come across is the canon OC E3 which seems overpriced and looks to short

[PetPirate]

You could use the ST-E2, or get the 580EX flash to use as a wireless master.

[dlpasco]

I just ordered this from Calumet. I don't know how it will work. Their shipping cost is rather high.

ItemNo: CF0026 - 20" Canon TTL Flash Extension Cord
Qty: 1 Unit Price: $29.99 Ext. Price: $29.99

[msowsun]

Hows the easiest way to fire my 430ex off camera and still retain TLL. The only cable i have come across is the canon OC E3 which seems overpriced and looks to short

Here is a link to the "Yongnuo" 10ft version of a Canon OC-E3 for $37 USD including delivery.

http://cgi.ebay.ca/3m-10ft-TTL-off-camera-Cord-Canon-430EX-530EX-OC-E3-b_W0QQitemZ150315536493QQcmdZViewItemQQptZPortable _Flashes_Strobes?hash=item150315536493&_trksid=p3286.c0.m14&_trkparms=72%3A1215%7C66%3A2%7C65%3A12%7C39%3A1%7C 240%3A1318

http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y17/msowsun/photo%20stuff/OC-E3.jpg

[bucket772]

Yep. 580ex, ST-E2, or off shoe cord. I saw somewhere a fella that cut the off shoe cord with a few inches left of bothe the flash mount and the camera mount end, replace them with female CAT-5 ends. Now you can make an extension as long as you like (almost, I'm sure there is a limit with voltage drop and such). And if you want to keep the short coil for a flash bracket all you have to do is attach male CAT-5 ends to it.

Please if I am wrong on this someone jump in.

[Lori Putman]

I just ordered this from Calumet. I don't know how it will work. Their shipping cost is rather high.

ItemNo: CF0026 - 20" Canon TTL Flash Extension Cord
Qty: 1 Unit Price: $29.99 Ext. Price: $29.99

I'd love to hear how this works for you when you get it.

[geoff5093]

I just bought this for $29.99 shipped: http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&rd=1&item=190272217548&ssPageName=STRK:MEWN:IT&ih=009

I'll let you know how it is when I get it.

[Ltzkid]

I also have a 430ex, last night i went to a local camera store and picked up an oc e3 it was costly ($80) and its way to short im takn it back today.

[geoff5093]

I also have a 430ex, last night i went to a local camera store and picked up an oc e3 it was costly ($80) and its way to short im takn it back today.
eBay FTW, haha

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