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GovtLawyer
12th of May 2005 (Thu), 19:59
Now that I've got my Rebel XT, 550 EX and 420 EX, I'm ready to start taking indoor shots with the added creative touch of a two flash system. However, as a former film SLR shooter with one non-dedicated flash and old 1980's technology, I'm a bit overwhelmed by the new system.

I'd like to exert some creative control, so putting everything on Auto or P is not my plan. Is there a tutuorial or book which anyone out there can recommend, which can help me through this process. A Canon specific workshop would be preferred, but I'm not too much of a dolt that I couldn't transfer more generic knowledge to my new system.

Any suggestions?
CappuccinoDavid
12th of May 2005 (Thu), 20:01
I would like to hear this one???
robertwgross
12th of May 2005 (Thu), 22:01
If you have read the Canon manuals, and if you have read the Canon EOS Flash Sticky, then your other source is to search for the postings of " scottbergerphoto ". He has written more on the technical aspects of getting the different units to talk than anybody else.

On the other hand, maybe you are looking for creative guides rather than trying to understand how the nuts and bolts fit together.

---Bob Gross---
GovtLawyer
13th of May 2005 (Fri), 15:27
If you have read the Canon manuals, and if you have read the Canon EOS Flash Sticky, then your other source is to search for the postings of " scottbergerphoto ". He has written more on the technical aspects of getting the different units to talk than anybody else.

On the other hand, maybe you are looking for creative guides rather than trying to understand how the nuts and bolts fit together.

---Bob Gross---

Actually, I am looking for the nuts and bolts. What do I turn which flash to, how do I change ratios, etc. The creative I'll figure out as I learn how to use them.
PacAce
13th of May 2005 (Fri), 16:20
Actually, I am looking for the nuts and bolts. What do I turn which flash to, how do I change ratios, etc. The creative I'll figure out as I learn how to use them.
Have you read through the 550EX manual? It has all the information you need to set up the flashes in a wireless configuration. You'll probably need to go through it as least twice, the first time without the flash and the second time with the flash.