speedlite

[alexharrison101]

i bought a second hand speedlite 420EX yesterday - no box or accessories. it works fine with my 1100D for autoflash, but has no manual controls (which doesn't bother me right now!). if i wanted to use it 'off camera' what would i need? i know i'd need a cable or wireless adaptor thingy, but how do i get it to stand up?! i know that's a daft question, but this is a brand new area for me lol...

[nick_gray]

Hi Alex,

If you look at the front page of the manual here http://www.usa.canon.com/app/pdf/len...0EX_manual.pdf you'll see that there is a little plastic stand that the flash sits in. You obviously don't need a Canon one as the hotshoe is a universal size, so this should fit the bill http://www.amazon.co.uk/Universial-5...2918513&sr=8-3

Nick

[alexharrison101]

ah, ok...if i'm using a flash cable to join the flash and the camera does this fit into the little plastic stand too (see - told you i don't know anything...!). thanks for the link to the manual, will have a good read of that.

[nick_gray]

I'm not sure if you already have the cable, but they generally have a female and male hotshoe adapter on the end, so the flash slides into this and then the adapter slides into the stand.

Here's a link to hopefully illustrate what I mean http://www.amazon.co.uk/Extension-Of...ref=pd_cp_ce_1

[alexharrison101]

Originally Posted by nick_gray

I'm not sure if you already have the cable, but they generally have a female and male hotshoe adapter on the end, so the flash slides into this and then the adapter slides into the stand.

thanks, that makes sense. don't have a cable yet - am trying to decide if i want one, or if i want a wireless system, or if i want either. thanks for all your help!

[nick_gray]

I'd suggest getting used to the flash before you buy either cable or wireless triggers. Oh, but you might want to buy some rechargeable batteries . My speedlite seems to eat them like crazy.

Nick

[hssutton]

Flash cables can be a little restricting, for this reason I prefrer such as these http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Yongnuo-RF...00762679168%26

These triggers also double up as a wireless trigger (remote firing of your camera)

I use these and found them to be very good.

For flashgun stands have a look here http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Flash-stan...item1e77b17049

Harry

[alexharrison101]

Originally Posted by hssutton

Flash cables can be a little restricting, for this reason I prefrer such as these http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Yongnuo-RF...00762679168%26

These triggers also double up as a wireless trigger (remote firing of your camera)

I use these and found them to be very good.

For flashgun stands have a look here http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Flash-stan...item1e77b17049

Harry

Bought a compatible set of these-dead impressed so far with them! enjoying getting to know the flash and reading lots of online tutorials...