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Questions tagged [off-camera-flash]

Using flash(es) while not mounted on camera hot-shoe.

This tag is relatively broad, covering both wireless and and wired approaches. (Note that also has its own tag.)

Generally, this implies speedlight/speedlite-style hotshoe flahes when used not on camera, as opposed to .

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Remote controlled flash and umbrella/softbox

I have a dSLR body that can control off camera flashes using the light from its own popup flash (60D). When shooting with off-camera flash, I find that for it to work the flash must be oriented so that the front of the flash "sees" the popup flash.…
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Slow flash when shooting a D90 and SB 700

I'm experiencing slow flash recycle times. What can I do to troubleshoot or speed up the flash? I'm using a Nikon D90 with an SB700.
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how many YN-622C do you need to work with YN-568EX II

I'm interested in buying a Yongnuo 568EX II flash for my Canon 550D, and use it off-camera. I understand I have to attach a wireless trigger (YN-622C) to my camera, but I'm not sure whether the 568EX II will also need to be connected to a receiver…
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ETTL with YN-568 and YN-560. Plus, manual with other flash unit

I have a YN-560 iii, Vivitar series i, RF-600Tx, RF-602RX and a YN-568 on the way. Ideally, I would like to use YN-568 and YN-560 iii in ETTL and the Vivitar in manual. Does anyone know if the following will work/have I put this together correctly?…
Bruce Schedler
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Buying an off-camera flash solution on a tight budget

I am looking for a off camera flash with a wired or wireless solution in a tight budget. My camera does not have a built-in flash wireless communication feature, so I cannot use wireless models. I capture macro and portrait most. What solution is…
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Remote trigger of Canon 420EX Speedlite

I'm using 2 x Yongnuo YN560 IV speedlites triggered by a Yongnuo YN560 TX II wireless Manual Flash Controller. Works perfectly. I'd like to add my Canon 420EX into the mix but I can't seem to find a wireless trigger for the 420 that will work with…
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