Feb 22, 2010 21:26 | #1 Alright, so, I have a 430EX II, and I want to use it off-camera. Problem is, I don't have a 580EX II, or a wireless transmitter. I want to be able to trigger the flash off camera directly with a single transmitter, without having to send it through a strobe sync or anything. Is this possible? I'm not sure, but I really hope it is. Camera gear: Canon 5D Mark IV | Canon 24-70mm f/2.8L II | Canon 70-200mm f/2.8L II | Lights: Elinchrom Ranger RX Speed AS
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flippinfleck Senior Member  262 posts Likes: 39 Joined Sep 2006 Location: Central Massachusetts More info | Feb 22, 2010 21:30 | #2 There are several radio triggers available but they all require a receiver as well. This means two parts for your next purchase; a transmitter and a receiver.
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Feb 22, 2010 21:44 | #3 Ah, alright. And yes, I want to retain TTL functionality. I just don't want to buy the canon transmitter/receiver because it's too expensive. Camera gear: Canon 5D Mark IV | Canon 24-70mm f/2.8L II | Canon 70-200mm f/2.8L II | Lights: Elinchrom Ranger RX Speed AS
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gonzogolf dumb remark memorialized More info | Feb 22, 2010 21:48 | #4 quadwing wrote in post #9662311  Ah, alright. And yes, I want to retain TTL functionality. I just don't want to buy the canon transmitter/receiver because it's too expensive. At this point, you cant retain ettl and do it cheap. You can get a set of the rf 602 trigger/receiver on ebay for $40. they only work manuall but Ettl is overated for off camera work anyway.
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OWSIU Senior Member 302 posts Joined Feb 2009 Location: Los Angeles, CA More info | Feb 22, 2010 21:48 | #5 Cheapest off camera solution while retaining TTL would be with flash cords.
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themadman Cream of the Crop  18,871 posts Likes: 14 Joined Nov 2009 Location: Northern California More info | Feb 22, 2010 22:08 | #6 If you really want ettl, then cables are fine, but you are better off using manual for most things IMO. Rf 602's if you decide to give manual a try =) Will | WilliamLiuPhotography.com
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P1et Senior Member  386 posts Joined Jun 2007 More info | Feb 22, 2010 23:14 | #7 How much are you wanting to spend? The ST-E2 can be picked up for around $100 to $150. That's what I picked up recently and it's treating me well so far. Canon 50D | Canon EF 24-105mm f/4L IS USM | Canon 70-200mm f/4L | Canon EF 50 f/1.8 | Tokina 11-16 f/2.8 | 580EX II | 430EX | ST-E2
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JMS803 Senior Member  479 posts Likes: 6 Joined Mar 2009 More info | Feb 23, 2010 00:05 | #8 i recently bought these wireless triggers. They were incredibly cheap but work perfectly with my 430ex. Don't know how long they will last but for $24 it's pretty solid. -Joe
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Feb 23, 2010 00:30 | #9 P1et wrote in post #9662865 How much are you wanting to spend? The ST-E2 can be picked up for around $100 to $150. That's what I picked up recently and it's treating me well so far. I'm aiming for under $50--temporarily of course. I'm kind of dry in terms of money right now-- I just got my flash, my tripod (<3 it) and my battery grip (also <3 it), so I'm kind of out right now. Camera gear: Canon 5D Mark IV | Canon 24-70mm f/2.8L II | Canon 70-200mm f/2.8L II | Lights: Elinchrom Ranger RX Speed AS
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Feb 23, 2010 00:59 | #10 Well, then for ETTL you can only afford an ETTL cord. Go to flashzebra.com for this.
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