I just open the box of my Speedlight 580EX

[ppuga]

Hello pals!

Today, I get my 580EX and I'm very very happy!!! I used to have the 420ez, but was obsolet for my 20D.

I just open the box, see the functions in the flash, and now I'm with the manual, I hope to put some pictures soon!

Now, I have a question for you friends:

Can I use my old Speedlight 420ez as a Slave?
-This flash doesn't have a infrared, but may be there is something I can put on it to activate it, may be remote control or something, any help? Or better I sell it? (or try to...)

regards

 

[Matt]

hello Pablo....no idea about the flash but nice to see you again mate!

 

[silkstone]

Hi Pablo. As far as I know, the best method of using the 420EZ as a slave would be to use an optical trigger like this one....

http://www.bhphotovideo.com/bnh/controller/home?O=productlist&A=details&Q=&sku=61596&is=REG

The trigger senses when the main flash on your camera fires, and then fires the slave at the same time. You'd have to set the output of the 420EZ manually of course. Hope that helps.

 

[ppuga]

Thanks Silkstone! I think that if this work could be great!! And for 30usd I will buy one to try!!!

Hello Matty! Sometimes I didn't have much time to post, but I try to be here more, it's a great place!