Cable Requirement For Off Camera Flash? I saw in a previous thread suggesting a requirement for a cable for off camera flash work. I've just purchased a YongNuo Speedlite Wireless...

Haydon

I saw in a previous thread suggesting a requirement for a cable for off camera flash work. I've just purchased a YongNuo Speedlite Wireless Transmitter YN-E3-RT for Canon Cameras AS ST-E3-RT for my Canon 600EX RT.

Have I overlooked the obvious and if so, which cable would you recommend? I'm just about to place an order for a stand, umbrella etc at B&H and I'd like to include it if I need it. Sorry had to ask, I'm a virgin in off camera flash work. Thanks in advance everyone.

Wall-E Loc: Phoenix, AZ

Haydon wrote:

I saw in a previous thread suggesting a requirement for a cable for off camera flash work. I've just purchased a YongNuo Speedlite Wireless Transmitter YN-E3-RT for Canon Cameras AS ST-E3-RT for my Canon 600EX RT.

Have I overlooked the obvious and if so, which cable would you recommend? I'm just about to place an order for a stand, umbrella etc at B&H and I'd like to include it if I need it. Sorry had to ask, I'm a virgin in off camera flash work. Thanks in advance everyone.

The cable is used in place of the wireless gear.

woodyH

Look deeper into that previous thread as to why they thot a cable was needed.
In earlier times we had to connect our off-camera flashes to the camera with a connecting cord, sometimes 30 ft. or more long. The wireless (think cord-less or cable-less) eqt replaces this gear of course at greater expense (and with its own complications) but much less risk of tripping over cords, pulling down gear, and greater freedom of movement. (These cords also had a nasty way of breaking internally or a failure in insulation, resulting in a nasty shock.)
Keep us informed how this brand works for you!

photoninja1 Loc: Tampa Florida

Your equipment is designed to work wirelessly. Ni cabke reqyured.

CResQ Loc: Cobble Hill, BC

Haydon wrote:

I saw in a previous thread suggesting a requirement for a cable for off camera flash work. I've just purchased a YongNuo Speedlite Wireless Transmitter YN-E3-RT for Canon Cameras AS ST-E3-RT for my Canon 600EX RT.

I am a bit confused by your statement Haydon, have you purchased a YongNue transmitter or a Canon ST-E3-RT which is Canons transmitter designed for the Speedlite 600EX RT.

As Wall-E suggested, if you have a wireless or radio transmitter you do not need a cable connected to your flash. However having a cable release connected to your camera (not to your flash) to fire the shutter does has benefits and is a good idea to purchase the relevant one for your camera. Cheers

Wendy2 Loc: California

Haydon wrote:

I saw in a previous thread suggesting a requirement for a cable for off camera flash work. I've just purchased a YongNuo Speedlite Wireless Transmitter YN-E3-RT for Canon Cameras AS ST-E3-RT for my Canon 600EX RT.

Have I overlooked the obvious and if so, which cable would you recommend? I'm just about to place an order for a stand, umbrella etc at B&H and I'd like to include it if I need it. Sorry had to ask, I'm a virgin in off camera flash work. Thanks in advance everyone.

Not sure how much the transmitter cost, but if it is more that $30, I have an alternative. May be too late for you, but for others it will be a good solution.

I have had these transmitters and receivers for several years and they work great!! The transmitter attaches to the camera and the receivers attach to your speedlights

http://www.cowboystudio.com/SearchResults.asp?Search=wireless+receiver

NPT-04 4 Channel Wireless Hot Shoe Flash RECEIVER, NPT-04 RECEIVER
Our Price:$16.00

The Cowboystudio NPT-04 4 Channel Wireless Hot Shoe Flash Receiver is an ideal addition for your mobile studio. This receiver is designed for photographic studio and on-location work to trigger various flash lights. The NPT-04 transmitter (sold separately) is attached on the hot shoe of the camera while the receiver is plugged into the speedlite flash. Each receiver works with one studio flash.

Haydon

CResQ wrote:

I am a bit confused by your statement Haydon, have you purchased a YongNue transmitter or a Canon ST-E3-RT which is Canons transmitter designed for the Speedlite 600EX RT.

As Wall-E suggested, if you have a wireless or radio transmitter you do not need a cable connected to your flash. However having a cable release connected to your camera (not to your flash) to fire the shutter does has benefits and is a good idea to purchase the relevant one for your camera. Cheers

I purchased the YongNue transmitter which has just been released. Normally I'd buy the Canon but at half the price plus an IR beam this is the way I chose. I hope it won't be disappointing.

Functions:
#1, Two-way 2.4G radio communication, fully compatible with ST-3E-RT/600EX-RT
#2, 15 Physical Channels, 1 Auto Channel, Up to 10,000 customizable photographer ID
#3, Transmission Range: 100M
#4, Multi YN-E3-RT can share slave flashes
#5, Display group/charge status of slave flashes
#6, Firmware can be upgraded via USB
#7, High resolution Dot-Matrix LCD, Backlight for LCD/keys
#8, Fast lock mechanism
#9, Built-in AF assist beam emitter, buzzer
#10, Remote shutter release, Linked Shot (Need extra shutter cable for cameras released before 2012)
#11, Flash Mode: ETTL/M/Multi/GR 4 flash modes
#12, A/B/C/D/E 5 groups
#13, Supports 1st Curtain, 2nd Curtain (Only in M mode), High speed Sync
#14, Supports ETTL Ratio, Flash Exposure Compensation, Flash Exposure Lock, Flash Exposure Bracket, Modeling Flash
#15, 9 Custom Functions
#16, Settings saved automatically

Wendy2 Loc: California

Haydon wrote:

I purchased the YongNue transmitter which has just... (show quote)

Looks like it offers more than the ones I bought. With mine, you set your camera and flash to your specifications and the ones I bought simply trigger the camera and flash.

Haydon

Wendy, you have a great setup for the price. I've been waiting for an IR assist beam and many Canonites were disappointed having this feature left out of their ST-E3-RT.

Some people love the YongNue transmitters and others dislike. I will have to see where I stand.

Thank you everyone for your replies. Your time that you give to people is the most precious and overlooked quality one can give.

Screamin Scott Loc: Marshfield Wi, Baltimore Md, now Dallas Ga

To think, I still have my optical triggers from years ago (70's) They didn't require wires either....Including a DIY one I made...

hlmichel Loc: New Hope, Minnesota

I do use a cable with my triggers. It's the PC cable that connects my trigger to my flash via the PC port.

sportyman140 Loc: Juliette, GA

Haydon wrote:

I saw in a previous thread suggesting a requirement for a cable for off camera flash work. I've just purchased a YongNuo Speedlite Wireless Transmitter YN-E3-RT for Canon Cameras AS ST-E3-RT for my Canon 600EX RT.

Have I overlooked the obvious and if so, which cable would you recommend? I'm just about to place an order for a stand, umbrella etc at B&H and I'd like to include it if I need it. Sorry had to ask, I'm a virgin in off camera flash work. Thanks in advance everyone.

I'm sorry not being, BUT I thought the the reason for the ST-E3-RT was to be able to control the flash without wires or cables but radio signal.

CanonShot Loc: Lancaster County, PA

sportyman140 wrote:

I'm sorry not being, BUT I thought the the reason for the ST-E3-RT was to be able to control the flash without wires or cables but radio signal.

You are correct and this combination works flawlessly via radio signal.

mrtobin Loc: North East Ohio

Haydon wrote:

I purchased the YongNue transmitter which has just... (show quote)

Your opening thread was a little confusing, not hard to do with me, it sounded as you were trying to use both youngnue and canon transmitters at the same time. You have since clarified it is the Youngnue instead of the canon. As everybody has pointed out, no wires needed. Please let us know how the Youngnue transmitter works out and are you using canon only flashes or mixing in youngnue flashes.

Thanks: Regards, mrtobin

Irontruck Loc: Phoenix, AZ

I had and used, a wireless flash setup over 50 years ago. The camera flash triggered the remote flash units. Sorry I don't remember the name of the unit , it was about the size of a pack of cigarettes.