I have a 580ex11 flash and just want to take the flash to fire off camera, can I do this i one unit? or do I have to buy to? I have a canon 5dmark11
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Hi Trice. You will need to get two units. One to transmit and one to receive the signal. Keep in mind, after you have these, if you add additional flash units, you can switch one into slave mode and trigger it from the flash of the 580exll which is connected to the PW. This way, you won't have to buy additional PW's unless you want to get into zones etc... Hope this helps.BreAna
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Hi Trice. You will need to get two units. One to transmit and one to receive the signal. Keep in mind, after you have these, if you add additional flash units, you can switch one into slave mode and trigger it from the flash of the 580exll which is connected to the PW. This way, you won't have to buy additional PW's unless you want to get into zones etc... Hope this helps. BreAna
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sorry about seeing this too late...hope the other 2 answers gave you an idea what to do. another flash is expensive...a pocket wizard is pricey too...i have use use the cowboy trigger system, and they work fine for me...the cowboy trigger works for Nikon too, so when i shoot with my friend who uses a nikon, we can bother trigger the flash
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You need two - one on the camera, the other on the 580 and set them to the same channels. Very simple
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You attach one to your camera and one to your flash.I use it with my AB400 and it works perfectly! Never misses!
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Works fine with all new Canons. Doesn't support the new radio system like the 600EX-RT, but can still be used as slave IR. Will also work fine on hot shoe of any new Canon (for ETTL and/or AF assist). I've had one 580EX (I) for years, and while it doesn't support some new features, is still a good primary or secondary flash (with IR...would have to get a newer Canon flash for RT slave).
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Yes, you can turn the flash off. It also has different settings for the type of flash you might want.
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In theory, you could use it off the lens, but there's no bracket for it, so you would either have to hold it in your hand or have someone else hold it. You could use it as a Master, though, with another flash being used as a slave.
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You need one for each device. As the picture shows, you can get by with two if one flash is on the camera and the other remote. I would get 4. one as a remote for shutter(hold in your hand), one on each flash (free standing) and one on camera.
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There is a button on the left side of the camera that will rise the flash. In most cases, you won't need the flash, but you can use it if you wish.
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I was told all the canons use the same logic...while this might be true it is 'knock off' and will not work with some off-camera flash controllers. Wow... Canon 5D mk2-- go with a canon flash and you will not regret it. If you want something on camera with a little more bounce capability than stock 5D this is ok.
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I had this flash and it worked fine on my canon 7D. I would think it would work fine on your camera as well. anyway, this flash was cheaply made and broke just after warranty expired. I got myself a 580EX II and never looked back
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check out the manual, its doing both (charging flash and writing cached buffer on the memory), meaning i may well need an external (ohh gooding!!!! more stuff for my camera) so for such a case, what external flash unit would you recommend, cause i've been looking at the at different ones, and the one that fits my needs the best according to what i've seen is the 430EX II by canon, what your insight is it to much to little?
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yes you can. there are two yes you can. there are two "outlets". just plug each flash in the outlets and you're ready to go.
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Yes. The 580 ex is a great flash. I've rented it several times and used it with my 5D mark iii. My favorite feature is that it allows for remote flash, i.e. the flash doesn't have to be connected the camera body. No matter what your flash needs are, the 580 ex will cover it. If you have the money, buy it.
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You can use it, with or without a flash, works great either way. To add-on multiple flashes, you will need to buy additional receivers.
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You will need two receivers. One for each flash. One transmitter will go on your camera.
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Yes I have used two off camera. actually you can do more than two. I have done three. You will need to find some quite time or a corner to get to know your flashes.
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They sell one or as a set of two pocket wizards. You need two. One for the camera to send the signal and a second one to received and set off the flash.
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The flash is compatible with your camera, but I'm not sure about it running as a slave if you are using a commander set up for multiple flashes. It may be fine as a slave, but I'd research it more. Stand alone, it will do well. I love mine.