580ex II wireless using 400d

[cindai77]

hi everyone here..:rolleyes:
i really need a help on how to configure my flash 580ex II with 400d when i try to do wireless or IR..how? just read the manual soooo many time but i cant figure it out..just for example, when using nikon camera, we just select comander and it will detect the flash..but, what dabout 400d? anyone..help please..:?

[otoko]

thought 580EX II can only be a slave of another 580EX or Wireless transmitter ST-E2...

[cindai77]

thought 580EX II can only be a slave of another 580EX or Wireless transmitter ST-E2...

i already found the answer and it was really frustating..;);)..unlike nikon camera,they have a comander function on the camera to trigger the flash ( when it not mounted to the body )..Canon, we need some extra accessories to do tht..nee d to buy a trigger,..what a lame and lousy design on the canon;):mad:....it was reallly FRUSTATING....:(:(

[mki88]

i already found the answer and it was really frustating..;);)..unlike nikon camera,they have a comander function on the camera to trigger the flash ( when it not mounted to the body )..Canon, we need some extra accessories to do tht..nee d to buy a trigger,..what a lame and lousy design on the canon;):mad:....it was reallly FRUSTATING....:(:(

Well, u can't say canon is lousy due to lacking of the wireless flash feature. Can u call other camera lousy too if their ISO and WB is not as good as Canon? It's just not right to say the camera lousy if it can't fulfill your requirement.

Canon has no built in wireless flash feature. U need a transmitter ST-E2 to play with wireless flash. This little piece of equipment cost around RM500.

[cindai77]

Well, u can't say canon is lousy due to lacking of the wireless flash feature. Can u call other camera lousy too if their ISO and WB is not as good as Canon? It's just not right to say the camera lousy if it can't fulfill your requirement.

Canon has no built in wireless flash feature. U need a transmitter ST-E2 to play with wireless flash. This little piece of equipment cost around RM500.

alo bro..:rolleyes:thats why i said it was a lousy design on canon..every things got pro's and contra..admit it.im also using canon 400D..did i mention about ISO,WB or AE or Pictures Style or others features in canon? NO rite..
dont get Emo laa broo...:run_away::P:P

[Freaky]

Buy china trigger... RM100

[cindai77]

Buy china trigger... RM100

thanx bro for ur info..just wanna asked u..i got 2 flash canon, one is 380ex and 580ex..can do wireless ?:)

[cucubud]

thanx bro for ur info..just wanna asked u..i got 2 flash canon, one is 380ex and 580ex..can do wireless ?:)

Cannot. 380EX is a standalone flash. There is no setting for slave flash.
The next slave flash is the 420ex.:)

[cindai77]

Cannot. 380EX is a standalone flash. There is no setting for slave flash.
The next slave flash is the 420ex.:)

thanx a lots for ur info..its looks like i had to look for a trigger.:run_away:;)..costly2...:(

[tedearl]

Yea, am using 400D with a 580EXII as well. You're right, Canon IS lacking behind in this department...

[mki88]

Cheaper alternative, just get the third party trigger. Cheap but it can't works will ETTL.

[naliazor]

hi there.... im also using 400D and i own a 480ex + 580ex (recent purchased , 2nd hand unit)
need a advice , on wireless setup....


thanks in advance

[cucubud]

480ex is which brand?
Canon has 420ex and 380ex.

[naliazor]

my mistake 420ex:redface:

[cindai77]

hi there.... im also using 400D and i own a 480ex + 580ex (recent purchased , 2nd hand unit)
need a advice , on wireless setup....


thanks in advance

i think its on the manual book in 580ex II..u can read it..:):D

[proxiey]

i think its simple , use 580 as a master , other one is for slave.. already test it ?

[newdaddy]

Hi hi, I'm new to SLR, jz bought 400D 2 mths ago. Besides the 18-55mm kit lens I bought another 50mm 1.8. I don't hv any external flash as yet, thinking of whether to invest in new lens or get a good external flash right now...
Which one more important?:?

[neoro]

Cindai77, this may be a long shot from the answer you're looking for, but maybe you can check out Gary Fong Whale Tail diffuser. Gives a pretty good light distribution, although its on the pricy side and bulky, but IMHO, sure is better than managing 2-3 flashes. If its a Set Up / Studio style then thats something else.

I understand your frustration of the non-commander mode. It would have worked wonders for my macro work, if I had that function :P

[newdaddy]

sorry sorry, I'm new here to SA, I think I post my Q at wrong thread adi:redface: