Is this what I need.... ?

[SnapsbyPoteat]

Just bought a 580ex, should be getting it next week sometime just making sure I'm buying all the right gear to go with it.

I have already bought a light stand for off camera shooting, now am I suppose to also buy a PC hot shoe adapter like this one (http://www.adorama.com/SVPGHSPC.html?searchinfo=hot+shoe+adapter)


along with a with a swivel adapter like this one (http://www.adorama.com/SPSB.html?searchinfo=swivel+bracket)?

Could someone also link me to a good cord to use to connect the camera to the hotshoe?

thanks!

[gonzogolf]

The swivel bracket is fine. But if you are going the corded route why not consider one of these so you can retain full ettl control. It would also eliminate the need the hotshoe adapter. http://flashzebra.com/products/0125/index.shtml

[SwiftFootTim]

I would also recommend looking into the wireless flash triggers. There have been some very good CSRB/CST transmitter/receiver combos the last few weeks in the buy and sell with people moving to the newer CSRB+/Cyber Commander setups. The downside is that you don't retain ETTL functionality but you do avoid wires and this could come in handy if you ever end up shooting in an outdoors situation or the like.