Off Camera Flash

dmbpettit · 19th of November 2009 (Thu)

Has anyone used a flash connected to the camera using a short pc cord and hand carried to create more dynamic light?

tim · 19th of November 2009 (Thu)

Yes. You can use the Canon off shoe cord 2 (or 3?) if you want to retain ETTL.

dmbpettit · 19th of November 2009 (Thu)

Has anyone done this at a wedding reception?

gonzogolf · 19th of November 2009 (Thu)

Its much easier to put it on a bracket, but sure. The biggest problem you have is holding the camera steady while you "aim" your flash at arms length. Agree with Tim, get a ocf cord so you can retain ettl, especially if you are at the ever changing conditions you encounter at a wedding reception.

tim · 19th of November 2009 (Thu)

When I said yes I meant some people do it - not me. I don't do it at all, it's awkward and means you only have one hand free for the camera.

How I photograph wedding receptions. I also have an assistant and radio triggers so I have options.

19th of November 2009 (Thu)	#1
dmbpettit Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Loveland, Colorado Posts: 367 IMAGE EDITING OK	Off Camera Flash Has anyone used a flash connected to the camera using a short pc cord and hand carried to create more dynamic light? __________________ Body: 5DMKII Gripped Lenses: 17-40L, 24-70L, EF 50 1.4, EF 85 1.8, EF 70-200 F4 L Flash: 3x Canon 430EX www.brianpettitphotography.com

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tim Light Bringer Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Wellington, New Zealand Posts: 47,917 IMAGE EDITING OK	Re: Off Camera Flash Yes. You can use the Canon off shoe cord 2 (or 3?) if you want to retain ETTL. __________________ NZIPP Qualified Professional wedding photographer. Camera and Lens Reviews ~ Wellington Wedding Photographer Wellington Wedding Photographer (site2) ~ Wellington Wedding Photographer (site3) Read all my FAQs (wedding, printing, lighting, books, etc)

19th of November 2009 (Thu)	#3
dmbpettit Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Loveland, Colorado Posts: 367 IMAGE EDITING OK	Re: Off Camera Flash Has anyone done this at a wedding reception? __________________ Body: 5DMKII Gripped Lenses: 17-40L, 24-70L, EF 50 1.4, EF 85 1.8, EF 70-200 F4 L Flash: 3x Canon 430EX www.brianpettitphotography.com

19th of November 2009 (Thu)	#4
gonzogolf Cream of the Crop Join Date: Dec 2006 Posts: 19,502	Re: Off Camera Flash Its much easier to put it on a bracket, but sure. The biggest problem you have is holding the camera steady while you "aim" your flash at arms length. Agree with Tim, get a ocf cord so you can retain ettl, especially if you are at the ever changing conditions you encounter at a wedding reception.

19th of November 2009 (Thu)	#5
tim Light Bringer Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Wellington, New Zealand Posts: 47,917 IMAGE EDITING OK	Re: Off Camera Flash When I said yes I meant some people do it - not me. I don't do it at all, it's awkward and means you only have one hand free for the camera. How I photograph wedding receptions. I also have an assistant and radio triggers so I have options. __________________ NZIPP Qualified Professional wedding photographer. Camera and Lens Reviews ~ Wellington Wedding Photographer Wellington Wedding Photographer (site2) ~ Wellington Wedding Photographer (site3) Read all my FAQs (wedding, printing, lighting, books, etc)

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