Uggg. Do I have everything I need?

[PJ]

I've speant many hours reading articles/posts and I wanted to make sure I'm getting the proper equipment before clicking the "order" button.

I want to start using off camera SpeedLights on light stands with umbrellas before moving over to something like AlienBees Strobes.

I have a Canon 550 EX and 430EX speedlight.

Since neither of my Speedlights have a PC Sync port, I know I need an adapter but I'm getting a little confused on the adapter/cabels I might need.

Here is what I was planning on buying.

- Impact Digital Flash Unbrella Mount Kit-Includes 2 Impact 32" umbrellas, Brackets, Light Stands
http://www.bhphotovideo.com/bnh/controller/home?O=WishList.jsp&A=details&Q=&sku=425220&is=REG

- Alien Bees(Paul C. Buff) CyberSync CST (Trigger)
- 2 Alien Bees(Paul C. Buff) CyberSync CSRB+ (Receivers)
http://alienbees.com/remotes.html

-Alien Bees SLFA "Speed Light Foot Adapter"
http://alienbees.com/parts.html


My question is; will the CSRB+ receivers plug into the "Speed Light Foot Adapter" with the included cable or do I need to buy a special Cable?
Is there a better option in place of the "Speed Light Foot Adapter" from Alien Bees? I don't want my flash breaking off the light stand.

Thanks
PJ

[brosa911]

Well, according to the Alien Bee website, the triggers come with all the cables you will need to plug into the Speed Light Foot Adapter.

[PJ]

I must have missed that part. Thanks Brosa911.

What about the Speedlite Foot Adapter itself. Is the one I listed above secure/stable/reliable?
I don't mind paying a little extra to know my lights are safe.

Thanks

[yanr]

I don't have any experience with the one you listed, but I am using the Deluxe Canon Hotshoe to Cybersync adapter from www.flashzebra.com part 0138. At $25 it's a bit more expensive, but the build quality is impressive.

[justinevan88]

Try two of these. http://www.flashzebra.com/products/0126/index.shtml I got one so far and I love using it because I can't lose the sync cord off the hotshoe adapter :) much easier than fumbling for the two.

[Lori Putman]

I am going through this very exercise and selected the same items as you since I have the 430 EX. The only thing I would question is the CSRB+ as opposed to the CSRB, that's a $20 difference and I don't think you realize a benefit unless you actually use the Commander product.

From the flashzebra site, parts 126 and 138 both have the chord attached to the adapter. My only debate was did I want the corded adapter or not.