Hey, all; I am looking for a used flash to use for OCF and need it to be compatible with my Plus II Pocket Wizards; by compatible I mean I also need to be able to use a sync cord with it. Will a 430 EXII or 550EX fit the bill? Thanks!
Aug 09, 2011 13:43 | #1 Hey, all; I am looking for a used flash to use for OCF and need it to be compatible with my Plus II Pocket Wizards; by compatible I mean I also need to be able to use a sync cord with it. Will a 430 EXII or 550EX fit the bill? Thanks! Michelle Brooks Photography
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eduardofrances Senior Member 679 posts Joined Oct 2006 More info | Aug 09, 2011 19:27 | #2 Michelle Brooks Photography wrote in post #12904804  Hey, all; I am looking for a used flash to use for OCF and need it to be compatible with my Plus II Pocket Wizards; by compatible I mean I also need to be able to use a sync cord with it. Will a 430 EXII or 550EX fit the bill? Thanks! As long as you have a PC to 3.5mm sync cable you'll do fine, I can't remember if the PWs include this cable in the box but if it doesn't check Flash Zebra http://flashzebra.com/ http://flickr.com/photos/eduardofrances/
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EdW Member 71 posts Joined Apr 2011 More info | Aug 09, 2011 19:27 | #3 I have the 550EX. The 550EX doesn't have a sync port built-in so you will need a hotshoe with either a sync port or an attached sync cable (like the one from FlashZebra which is on my to-buy list). You will have to make sure to get the hotshoe that fits the flash brand. FlashZebra has them available for some of the popular brands.
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Aug 10, 2011 10:17 | #4 EdW wrote in post #12906562 I have the 550EX. The 550EX doesn't have a sync port built-in so you will need a hotshoe with either a sync port or an attached sync cable (like the one from FlashZebra which is on my to-buy list). You will have to make sure to get the hotshoe that fits the flash brand. FlashZebra has them available for some of the popular brands. http://flashzebra.com/products/0126/index.shtml This is what I was wanting to know; I want one with the built in sync port. So, is the 580EX the only line that has one? Michelle Brooks Photography
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sdipirro Goldmember  2,207 posts Likes: 46 Joined Dec 2005 More info | Aug 10, 2011 11:01 | #5 The 580EX II has one. The original 580EX does not have a synch port. However, I bought the replacement 580EX foot with synch port from flashzebra, and the swap was easy, and I've been using my 580EX off-camera with PW II's for a while now. Another option to consider is the FlexTT5 if you want to use the off-camera flash with ETTL. Cameras: 1DX, 1D4, 20D, 10D, S90, G2
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Aug 10, 2011 11:48 | #6 ^^THanks, I appreciate your information!^^ Michelle Brooks Photography
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ROGERWILCO357 Goldmember  1,551 posts Likes: 1 Joined Sep 2009 Location: michigan More info | Aug 10, 2011 15:16 | #7 yeah the 430 has no port and had to buy the hot shoe adapter from flash zebra problem solved now any flash will do. EOS 5DMKII gripped;EOS 7D;30D:Rebel Xti Digital;24-105L,70-200 f/2.8L.II,85mm f1.2L.II,16-35Lmk2, SP AF90mmF/2.8DI,28-135mm x 2,580EX II-430ExII with Pocket Wizards II,(Adobe CS5)
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