So i have a question for you flash experts. Can you fire a 430EX II wirelessly? i have pocket wizards but cant figure out if it can be done...
tennfan1125 Member  161 posts Likes: 4 Joined May 2007 Location: lexington,ky More info | Feb 20, 2014 12:58 | #1 So i have a question for you flash experts. Can you fire a 430EX II wirelessly? i have pocket wizards but cant figure out if it can be done... canon 30d, canon 1d mkIII, 50mm 1.8, 18-55mm, canon 1.4 extender, canon 400mm f2.8 IS, canon 70-200 f2.8 IS II, Canon 16-35mm f2.8,Pocket Wizards,430 ex II, 580 ex II, Canon 430 EX, sigma SA-9, 70-300 5.6, 28-80mm(which I NEVER use)
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dedsen Goldmember  2,580 posts Likes: 34 Joined Aug 2006 More info | Feb 20, 2014 14:25 | #2 The answer to your question is yes. Can it be done with the equipment that you have? No one can guess that since there are many models of Pocket Wizards and you do not indicate what you have. The 430ex flashes do not have a sync port so unless you have a PW with a hot shoe you are going to need a sync adapter for your flash foot and the matching sync cord.
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gonzogolf dumb remark memorialized More info | Feb 20, 2014 14:28 | #3 Pocket wizards are a brand. Which model do you have? As Dedsen says above, you likely need a hotshoe adapter.
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Feb 20, 2014 14:36 | #4 I have the 430 EX and have fired it remotely with 2 Pocket Wizard 3's - works fine - manual only control though. Canon 5DS-R
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Feb 20, 2014 14:53 | #5 Of course, sorry. I have Plus III. canon 30d, canon 1d mkIII, 50mm 1.8, 18-55mm, canon 1.4 extender, canon 400mm f2.8 IS, canon 70-200 f2.8 IS II, Canon 16-35mm f2.8,Pocket Wizards,430 ex II, 580 ex II, Canon 430 EX, sigma SA-9, 70-300 5.6, 28-80mm(which I NEVER use)
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gonzogolf dumb remark memorialized More info | Feb 20, 2014 15:02 | #6 tennfan1125 wrote in post #16704626  Of course, sorry. I have Plus III. http://flashzebra.com …hoes/flash-hotshoes.shtml
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