remote triggering speedlights? - DPChallenge Forums

Canon RF 100-500mm F4.5-7.1 L IS USM

05/04/2016 06:26:01 AM · #1

As I mentioned in another thread, I am doing my most challenging shoot so far this weekend.
200 father/daughter couples.

I have an SB600 and a cheapo remote radio trigger that I never use. So typically i just use a cable and single SB600 which I find to be more reliable.

So I'm thinking about renting an SB910 or two so that I can have 1 on either side and possible one behind.

My question is, what is the most reliable way to trigger the flashes without breaking the bank?

JakeKurdsjuk

Canon EOS R5

05/04/2016 06:30:24 AM · #2

They'll do slave mode, so if you put the SB910 in slave the firing of the SB600 (which you seem to have covered) should fire the SB910.

That said, I use Vello Freewave Fusion controllers, which will double as a remote camera trigger if you wire them up backwards (flash unit on the camera and trigger unit in your hand). No TTL, but otherwise perfect and reliable. Get a second receiver if you're not using slave mode.

//www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/754154-REG/Vello_RFW_N_FreeWave_Fusion_Wireless_Flash.html

Message edited by author 2016-05-04 10:31:03.

Lytro Illum Light Field Digital

05/04/2016 08:12:47 AM · #3

Thank you!

Do you know if I can trigger both speedlights with the built-in flash?
My understanding is that both the D7000 and d300 will trigger one flash (I can confirm tonight) â�� but I assume this would work for more than one?

My fear is that back when I was using the d70 this didn't always seem to work as expected. However, that was a long time ago ...

yakatme

Nikon AF-S Nikkor 17-35mm f/2.8D IF-ED

05/04/2016 08:18:39 AM · #4

Yes, your built in flash can trigger as many speedlights as can receive the infrared signal from your built in flash.

Mike

Canon EOS-5D Mark II

Tamron SP 24-70mm f/2.8 Di VC USD Canon Mount

05/04/2016 03:37:33 PM · #5

you only need to trigger one remotely if the others can fire as slaves.

tanguera

Nikon D750

Nikon AF-S Nikkor 17-35mm f/2.8D IF-ED

05/04/2016 03:44:04 PM · #6

Just remember that if they're IR, they need to be in line of sight with each other, especially with the camera.

Lydia

Canon EOS-6D

Canon EF 100mm f/2.8L Macro IS USM

05/04/2016 04:05:52 PM · #7

Just go with what you have.

I did F/D dances for years... when they first became a "thing"... and it was good.

They just want a momento. Not a work of art.

Kudos to you for doing this for them!!

05/04/2016 07:20:54 PM · #8

Well, I need the $ ...

;)

Originally posted by Lydia:

Kudos to you for doing this for them!!

Tamron SP 24-70mm f/2.8 Di VC USD Canon Mount

05/08/2016 05:51:00 AM · #9

So the lights worked great ...
during set-up.
But had some major issues throughout the night =[

I had so many things go wrong last night during this shoot and I'm still not sure what on of them was. There was a point at which I sent a line of people back to the dance area because I needed to figure out what was wrong. Then there was the time i called my wife to bring my backup "always on" light from home -- then there was the girl that tripped over its cord and broke the giant CFL light - thank God the girl didn't get hurt or cut.

I ended up getting everyone photographed but I have a GIANT shadow behind many of the shots the because my daughter was holding the (attached) speedlight in my backup setup.
I actually offered them a discount but they refused.

Lots of retouching ahead for me but we may eventually have a few somewhat satisfied customers ;)

Mike

Canon EOS-5D Mark II

05/08/2016 07:31:39 AM · #10

don't be hard on yourself, a lot of us have been there and go there often.

on location shooting with artificial light is not easy.

tanguera

Nikon D750

Nikon AF-S Nikkor 17-35mm f/2.8D IF-ED

05/08/2016 08:02:21 AM · #11

Sooooo been there.

Someday ask me about my Costco shoot...