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430EX as Slave?

 
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Jun 16, 2008 14:54 |  #1

I have read somewhere that Sigma 500 Super acts as a slave ie we can fire the flash keeping it on stand and trigger with the pop up flash.

Is that possible with 430 EX i mean, can i keep the flash on stand and fire with the pop-up flash?

I am not familiar with master, slave concept but want to try keeping 430 EX on stand and fire. Any ideas?


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Jun 16, 2008 16:43 |  #2

The 430 EX and the 430 EX II can work as slave flash units. However, on the camera you need something like the 580 EX II to act as a master flash, or the ST-E2 infrared flash controller/transmitter​. The built-in flash can't work as a flahs master (for some incredibly stupid reason, as it would have been a great idea).


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Jun 17, 2008 06:23 as a reply to  @ apersson850's post |  #3

Although, you could buy a flash sensor for the off camera flash like I just did. I know it would be a bad idea for wedding or events because everyone elses camera would trigger the flash, but it should be fine for portraits or around the house


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