Jan 23, 2010, 13:22
Hi there. Just a quicky from a newby Phot.
With and EOS 450D (Rebel XSI) and a 430EXii .....I have seen the generic wireless flash triggers on Ebay (less than £20) and just wondered if my assumptions are correct that :-
a. These wireless units just 'fire' the flash at full tilt, regardless of what the camera (if in Auto) says to do? So you have to program the flash 100% yourself?
b. The camera cannot communicate with the flash? (as it does on the hot shoe mount).
c. A cable link between the EOS and the 430 would be the same as having it connected to the hot shoe mount, thus giving the same communication between the units and allowing the camera to program the flash for me? ...
I am not skilled enough yet to be able to program the flash except for basic functions, and the camera always does a better job than me, so I am considering either the wireless or cable option but want the same 'communication' as when its mounted on the hotshoe.
Also, If I may...
I have been asked to do some indoor photography for a friend of his chain of bars and clubs, including portraits of his customers and 'atmospheric' shots of the night. The portraits I am fairly happy with doing with the equipment I have (an 18-200mm IS cannon Lens) but would like some guidance if possible on a lens that will allow me to, for instance, take a photo of the dance floor or the bar area in wide angle. I understand that the wider angle lens's (below the 18mm) will help me here, but as I will only do this occasionally, I do not want to spend hundreds of Pounds/Dollars on a new lens. Are any of the lenses that just screw to the front of your existing lens found on Ebay for less than £50, any good for the occasional use, to get that very wide or even 'fish eye' effect of the dance floor? If they are OK for an occasional shot would you recommend any particular type/make/model ?
Thank you so much for taking the time to read this from a beginner.
Cheers !
Matt.
With and EOS 450D (Rebel XSI) and a 430EXii .....I have seen the generic wireless flash triggers on Ebay (less than £20) and just wondered if my assumptions are correct that :-
a. These wireless units just 'fire' the flash at full tilt, regardless of what the camera (if in Auto) says to do? So you have to program the flash 100% yourself?
b. The camera cannot communicate with the flash? (as it does on the hot shoe mount).
c. A cable link between the EOS and the 430 would be the same as having it connected to the hot shoe mount, thus giving the same communication between the units and allowing the camera to program the flash for me? ...
I am not skilled enough yet to be able to program the flash except for basic functions, and the camera always does a better job than me, so I am considering either the wireless or cable option but want the same 'communication' as when its mounted on the hotshoe.
Also, If I may...
I have been asked to do some indoor photography for a friend of his chain of bars and clubs, including portraits of his customers and 'atmospheric' shots of the night. The portraits I am fairly happy with doing with the equipment I have (an 18-200mm IS cannon Lens) but would like some guidance if possible on a lens that will allow me to, for instance, take a photo of the dance floor or the bar area in wide angle. I understand that the wider angle lens's (below the 18mm) will help me here, but as I will only do this occasionally, I do not want to spend hundreds of Pounds/Dollars on a new lens. Are any of the lenses that just screw to the front of your existing lens found on Ebay for less than £50, any good for the occasional use, to get that very wide or even 'fish eye' effect of the dance floor? If they are OK for an occasional shot would you recommend any particular type/make/model ?
Thank you so much for taking the time to read this from a beginner.
Cheers !
Matt.