Keep in mind that the ST-E2 can only control 2 groups while the 550ex as controller can control 3 groups.
> -----Original Message----- > From: Marco Coletti [SMTP:[EMAIL PROTECTED]] > Sent: Monday, March 25, 2002 1:08 PM > To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] > Subject: More EOS flash questions > > Well, I think I've picked up quite a bit from the "Multiple Flash" thread > but I have a few questions. I currently own a single 420EX flash. I'd > like > to add to this to build a basic studio setup. My concern right now is to > stay as inexpensive as possible but still have a flexible enough setup so > I > can play around and learn. > > Keeping this in mind, it looks like I can buy a ST-E2, and a second 420EX > and this will be enough to get me started. I thought about a 550EX and > losing the ST-E2 but I think this would end up costing more (i.e. an OCS2 > for off-camera but that's only 2' long) and the gain would be in flash > power > and the ability to use external power sources; things that aren't > important > to me right now. Please correct me if any of this is wrong. > > The next thing I'd like to do is pick up softboxes for the flashes. I've > seen the Lumiquests on B&H's site. Anyone have a recommendation? Also, > are > their tripods specifically designed for flash use or is a general use > tripod > just fine? > > Thanks in advance for your help, > > Marco > > * **** ******* *********************************************************** * For list instructions, including unsubscribe, see: * http://www.a1.nl/phomepag/markerink/eos_list.htm ***********************************************************
