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tombramwell
5th of February 2009 (Thu), 20:06
Iv got a 40d with a speedlite 420EX which id like to use off camera, preferably on a tripod several meters away from the camera.

I cant afford a Speedlite transmitter (ST-E2) at the moment so im looking into a wired/cord option. Id like something longer than the Canon's off camera 1metre flash cord, however my 420Ex doesn’t have a pc terminal. Please could someone offer some advice with regards to what I'll need?

Will I need to buy a 'TTL Hot shoe adaptor 3' a '3 meter cable' and an 'off shoe adaptor'

or

can I buy a cheap pc to hot shoe adaptor and simply buy some kind of long pc cord which directly connects to the camera via the pc connector.


cheers Tom
GenuineRolla
5th of February 2009 (Thu), 21:03
For cheap - go with some cactus wireless triggers.

For reliable - Alien Bee's Cybersyncs or Pocker Wizards.
potn_momma2
5th of February 2009 (Thu), 21:49
How about this??
25ft long E-TTL Cable Cord (http://cgi.ebay.ca/25ft-Long-E-TTL-Cable-Cord-for-Canon-30D-40D-50D-5D_W0QQitemZ170300366934QQcmdZViewItemQQptZCamera_ Cables_Cords?hash=item170300366934&_trksid=p3911.c0.m14&_trkparms=72%3A1215|66%3A2|65%3A12|39%3A1|240%3A13 18)

I ordered the one for my camera so if you like I can let you know how it works once I get it?
PacAce
6th of February 2009 (Fri), 01:45
The 420EX is a fully automatic ETTL flash (no manual capability) so the use of a PC sync cord or an RF remote device would be impractical. That leaves only two other options. Either getting an ST-E2 transmitter or a 580EX (or similar) flash to serve as a master or using an extended ETTL cord.
Titus213
6th of February 2009 (Fri), 01:56
The 420EX is a fully automatic ETTL flash (no manual capability) so the use of a PC sync cord or an RF remote device would be impractical. That leaves only two other options. Either getting an ST-E2 transmitter or a 580EX (or similar) flash to serve as a master or using an extended ETTL cord.

Sad - but true.
msowsun
6th of February 2009 (Fri), 06:49
The 420EX is a fully automatic ETTL flash (no manual capability) so the use of a PC sync cord or an RF remote device would be impractical. That leaves only two other options. Either getting an ST-E2 transmitter or a 580EX (or similar) flash to serve as a master or using an extended ETTL cord.

The extended ETTL is a good choice. It is also more reliable than most of the wireless choices. AND it is the cheapest! :p
msowsun
6th of February 2009 (Fri), 06:54
How to extend a 3' ETTL cord: http://photography-on-the.net/forum/showthread.php?t=123662

How to buy a 10 meter/33 foot extended ETTL cord: http://shop.ebay.ca/items/_W0QQ_dmptZCameraQ5fFlashQ5fAccessories?_nkw=oc-e3+10m+33ft&_sacat=0&_fromfsb=&_trksid=m270&_odkw=oc-e3+3m+10ft++10m+33ft&_osacat=0

How to buy a 3 meter/10 foot extended ETTL cord: http://shop.ebay.ca/items/_W0QQ_dmptZCameraQ5fFlashQ5fAccessories?_nkw=oc-e3+3m+10ft++&_sacat=0&_fromfsb=&_trksid=m270&_odkw=oc-e3&_osacat=0
tombramwell
6th of February 2009 (Fri), 11:32
cheers guys, i think im going to try and source an extended ETTL cord in the Uk :)

cheers for your help.