levartze wrote: ...I\'m wondering if I can buy 2-3 of these 430ex\'s and set them up as slaves? If so, this should handle anything I\'d need (for a while anyway).
With an ST-E2 as master, you can use as many slaves as you want, divided into one or two groups -- A and/or B.
Using a 580EX as master, you can have three groups -- A, B, and C. A and B groups would work the same on either system; full ETTL control, with variable ratios available. C group is a little different, as it\'s designed for background lighting, and instead of true ratios uses a fractional power setup.
It sounds complicated, but with a little practice (and Chuck Gardner\'s tutorials, and/or Tim Mantoani\'s DVD) you can come to terms with it fairly quickly.
Although an all-580 setup would give you more power, if cost is an issue then multiple 430s could serve you nearly as well.
Aug 04, 2009 at 07:18 PM
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