Scott, If you aren't already reading it, you should check out strobist.blogspot.com which has all sorts of info on doing off-camera flash on the cheap.
-Adam Scott Loveless wrote: > Thanks for all the replies, folks. Much appreciated. I've actually > ruled out the SB-26, simply because I don't want or need the slave. > When I get to the point that I need wireless flash, I'll probably just > get a 360 or 540. I'm basically down to the 383 or the SB-24. Thanks > Godfrey and Adam! > > It's pretty obvious that actually studio strobes would be far better > than what I'm hobbling together, but they're not quite as portable. I > want to be able use off camera flash anywhere. This means small flash > guns with batteries. As it stands now the entire kit, including > stands, should fit into a small backpack and still leave room for my > lunch. > > Thanks again! > > On 9/22/06, Scott Loveless <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > >>I'm in need of a couple of flash guns for off camera use. Each unit >>must allow me to set the output, down to 1/16th would be fine, and >>both must have a PC connection. They do not need to be Pentax >>dedicated. I'll be setting them up on light stands with umbrellas, >>and synching them with PC to AC cables and standard light gauge >>extension cords. In other words, a poor man's portable light kit. >>Nikon SB-24 or SB-26 flashes are currently at the top of my list. >>Might anyone have recommendations on other flashes? >> >>-- >>Scott Loveless >>http://www.twosixteen.com >>Shoot more film! >> > > > -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List [email protected] http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
