Using 420EX with umbrella, how?

[Toogy]

I want to be able to use my 420EX with a lightstand and umbrella, however I have no idea on how to attach an umbrella to the 420EX.
What hardware do I need to accomplish this?

Sorry for my ignorance.

:)

[scottbergerphoto]

http://www.bhphotovideo.com/bnh/controller/home?O=productlist&A=details&Q=&sku=188807&is=REG
Don't apologize for your ignorance. It's the smart people that make it hard for the rest of us to look good! :lol:

[Toogy]

Thanks!
Also what would a good umbrella be to start with? I really have no clue about all this lighting stuff, but I do have a 580EX & 420 EX and thought I would start experimenting.

[mbze430]

30" is the general size for umbrellas

[Toogy]

Should I get a bounce umbrella or a shoot-through one?

[jbradc]

I use a photoplex with a removable black cover, so it can be either a shoot-thru or bounce set up. Works great!
http://www.bhphotovideo.com/bnh/controller/home?O=productlist&A=details&Q=&sku=42500&is=REG

[mikeymike]

http://www.bhphotovideo.com/bnh/controller/home?O=productlist&A=details&Q=&sku=200412&is=REG

that is what i was thinking about getting.

seems like it is a good start up set

[mbze430]

Umbrellas are relatively cheap. Unless you get the big ones, that are capable turning in to a octodome like softbox.

In anycase I usually like to have the ability to convert them from bounce to shoot thru. They may only ad a few dollar to the overal cost, but you get flexibility.