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Wireless flash setup. Need advice!

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tasteofjace:
To sum it up, I have an Alien Bees 800, and plan on buying a 430ex or 580ex that I want to control wirelessly.

What are my most affordable options to achieve this?

I shoot with a 5D MKIII

Thanks in advance for any help!!  :D

prestonpalmer:
Recommend getting the new Canon Speedlite 600.....

tasteofjace:

--- Quote from: prestonpalmer on April 15, 2012, 03:01:36 AM ---Recommend getting the new Canon Speedlite 600.....

--- End quote ---

I'm definitely not ready to spend $600.00 on a speedlight. haha.

Also, I have not problem with manually controlling everything. I actually went with a Cybersync setup. I'll probably add a 430ex to the mix as well.

D_Rochat:
I know nothing about Alien Bee lights, so no comment there. I do however use Speedlites with Pixel King ETTL Triggers and I'm happy with them. There are cheaper alternatives, but I wanted the use of ETTL without a hefty price tag. I got mine off of ebay and from Hong Kong.

http://www.pixelhk.com/proshow.aspx?id=101

Scooter:
I'm not up on Alien Bees either, but I do as well use the Pixel King wireless radio triggers on my Canon 50d. I use them with 2 Nissin Di-866 pro flashes in Hi-speed sync and E-TTL. I have never used them in Manual Mode. But the Trx/Rcvr set does come with cords to hook up to studio lights. I purchased mine thru Cowboy Studio . com. So it "should" all work with everything in manual mode. I hope this helps a little ?

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