High Speed Sync?

[redmonkee]

Just wondering what sync speed of this combo

1D3 + YN506 flash triggered by RF-602

is High speed sync possible or would I need a 580EX?

[The23rdman]

Phil, you'll need an ST-E2 and Canon flash to get HHS off camera. The Yongnou's will give you 1/250th only.

[The23rdman]

Although there is a Yongnuo version of it too.

[redmonkee]

Cheers Dean :thumbs:

By the way i'm all set to try my hand at OCF work. I've got a Westcott Apollo 28 and stand along with the triggers and flash which all arrived yesterday. :thumbs:

[The23rdman]

Awesome. Do you work in the week? Free weekends?

[Ste Manns]

I wouldn't bother with the ST-E2, it's nearly the cost of a flash so you may as well get a 580EX2 for just a bit more and get more functionality, plus it's not as reliable as using the 580 as a master.

[The23rdman]

Personally, I wouldn't bother with either, but would get a Nikon D70s which will sync to insane speeds. ;)

[redmonkee]

I work Monday to Fridays and photography Farsley afc on Saturday's so evenings or Sunday's are my best days to meet up.

[The23rdman]

We'll make it a Sunday then, mate. I'm still feeling a bit rough, but I can make some time and there's a venue just down the road from me.

[redmonkee]

Are you sure mate I don't wanna put you out if you're not feeling well.

Where abouts in Leeds are ya?

By the way this is really appreciated :thumbs:

[The23rdman]

an hour or so will do me good, mate. I'm in Woodlesford near Rothwell. Know it?

[redmonkee]

Nah mate, i'll have to get the old sat nav out :shrug:

What venue were you thinking of?

[The23rdman]

There's a church down the road with lots of cool little places. Well worth a bash to try stuff out.

[redmonkee]

Sounds fab, what time are you free mate?

[The23rdman]

I'll get back to you, bud. I'm not entirely sure this Sunday is free, but next almost definitely is.

[old git]

have a look at pw flextt's shot up to 1/8000

[lensflair]

I wouldn't bother with the ST-E2, it's nearly the cost of a flash so you may as well get a 580EX2 for just a bit more and get more functionality, plus it's not as reliable as using the 580 as a master.

Agreed, I'm a nikon shooter and I wouldn't bother with their commander. Flash for nearly the same money and you can use it for a bit off fill if needed, plus you have an extra backup flash.

[HoppyUK]

If you want High Speed Sync off-camera, it is only available via E-TTL control (manual and auto).

Cheapest way, and 100% reliable, is to use an extension cord but it's not exactly wireless. Yongnuo's ST-E2 clone has a much higher spec than the Canon version and sells for only £80 on ebay. Gets good reviews too. (Canon ST-E2 is half the price of a 580EXII, and around £170.)

[The23rdman]

I've decided to buy one of those quantum rigs Ed Bray reviewed. Look cracking value.

[lensflair]

I've decided to buy one of those quantum rigs Ed Bray reviewed. Look cracking value.


What quantum is that? I have the T5D-R with turbo 3 battery pack for OCF. Wonderful set up and very portable. You can buy a TTL wireless reciever for it but I always work in manual for OCF.

[The23rdman]

Not one of those - way overpriced for me. Have a look in the review forum for edbray's review.

[The23rdman]

I always work in manual too, but CLS may change that on occasions since I switched.