E-TTL off-camera cord/flash bracket for Canon (1 Viewer)

Steve Babbs

Well-known member

• Dec 3, 2011

• #1

Hi

I'm want to start using my Speedlite 580 EXII of a bracket. Has anyone any experience of using non-Canon leads? I'm keen to save a bit of money. I'd also be grateful for bracket recommendations.

Cheers

 

T

TV-PressPass

Member

• Dec 4, 2011

• #2

I've got a 580 EXII, and do use a third party coiled mount. To be honest I can't even remember the brand now, but it was in the fifty dollar range.

I've never had any problem with it, but its worth noting that I only use manual flash settings. If you want TTYL synchronization I can't guarantee that it works.

 

frinky

Well-known member

• Dec 4, 2011

• #3

I've got a Pixel FC-311/S TTL cord which is equivalent to the Canon cord. Haven't used it a great deal but it seems to support all the flash modes on my 580EXII OK. Around £17.

 

rayman64

Well-known member

• Dec 4, 2011

• #4

hi steve
you do need to get the original canon lead if you want full e-ttl the none canon ones do work well in manual mode and are safe to use hope this helps

 

Steve Babbs

Well-known member

• Dec 4, 2011

• #5

rayman64 said:

hi steve
you do need to get the original canon lead if you want full e-ttl the none canon ones do work well in manual mode and are safe to use hope this helps

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Are you sure? I've found a thread on a photography forum saying the Jessops one does support the full e-TTL.

Cheers

 

J

johnf3f

johnf3f

• Dec 5, 2011

• #6

Steve Babbs said:

Hi

I'm want to start using my Speedlite 580 EXII of a bracket. Has anyone any experience of using non-Canon leads? I'm keen to save a bit of money. I'd also be grateful for bracket recommendations.

Cheers

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Got a 13 QUID cheapie off E Bay - camera and flash (1 D4 + 430 EX) can't tell it's not Canon!

 

Denny Woodthorpe

Denny

• Dec 15, 2011

• #7

Hi,
I bought a Lastolite cord (3 metres) and it works fine with my 300D and 60D.
You can get one from EBay, listed as

Lastolite Straight TTL Sync Flash Cable Cord for Canon

which camera are you using? The 60D will allow you to use wireless flash with the 580 Speedlite, controlling it with the built-in flash. I think the 7D might as well.
I am now experimenting with two flash units (a 430EXII and a Sigma 500 DG Super), both set up as slaves, controlled by the built-in flash. I can set different ratios, using one to lighten shadows.
Watch this space, as I just need some birds to photograph now!
Cheers

 

Steve Babbs

Well-known member

• Dec 15, 2011

• #8

I'm using a 500D at the moment, so wireless from the camera not an option. I may 'upgrade' soon, so I'm dithering a bit at the moment. The Lastolite cord is one I'm considering, as well as the Jessops one.

 

Hor Kee

Penang birder

• Dec 16, 2011

• #9

The 600D can remotely control speedlites via its in-built transmitter, which requires the body's flash to be activated (popped up). Have you tried this?