What is a good basic speedlight set up for the Canon DSLRs?

Jackie L.
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Welcome! I'm Jackie, product and portrait photographer for 10+ years with education in photography/ design. Let's chat!

 

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Shopper conversation with Jackie L. on August 01, 2016

Jackie L.
Hi! I'm Jackie! How are you? I would love to answer any lens/camera questions you have.
Are you shopping for a flash trigger today? How may I help?
hi, I am looking to buy a Youngnou flash, already in my cart, used, and also the trigger for it
Jackie L.
Great!
How can I help?
but I don't know anything about triggers or flashes. Do you?
Jackie L.
Yes I do
the trigger goes on teh camera
and commands the flash off camera
I was wondering, if I bought 2 flashes, and 1 trigger kit, will that allow me to control both flashes? or I need another receiver? Or can I use 1 on camera, and control the other remotely with the trigger kit?
Jackie L.
yes you only need the one trigger kit. Set the other flash to slave mode
so If I had 2 flashes I could use both off camera with this kit?
Jackie L.
yes you sure can
easy to do too
can the flashes be at different power settings?
Jackie L.
yes they can
you set the power level on teh flash
ok is the Youngnuo YN600EX-RT a good flash for my Canon 6D, it seems much cheaper than canon, and I am on a budget, but I also saw there are Flashpoint flashes and others and even thought about getting a used Alien Bees or something like that. Is the Youngnuo my best bet, right now its cheap at $25 used
Jackie L.
Yes it is a very good flash, high output and fast, also has a built in receiver so you don't have to purchase extras
do I still need the trigger kit to use it off camera??
Jackie L.
yes, you have to have a trigger
do I need the $79 kit, since it has a receiver? or just the $40 part?
Jackie L.
Can you send me a link to the 40.00 one please?
hard to answer if I can't see it :-)
Jackie L.
if you mean the transmitter only, then you can just use that
Unfortunatley the flash/tranceiver set is backordered at this time
because the flash has a built in receiver?
Jackie L.
yes
all you need is the flash contorller
yes this one I sent the link to right?
just that and the flash and I can control it
Jackie L.
Are you using a Canon camera?
yes 6D
Jackie L.
this is all you need
and the 600rx flash
ex flash, sorry
Will that work for you?
Ok, great! Would you mind leaving your chat open during checkout? I'll stand by for any questions if needed.
yes I am getting the YN600EX-RT, that works with it right?
Jackie L.
Yes it does
so, if I got 2 of these flashes could I control them both remotely?
Jackie L.
Yes
with one trigger
Ok, leave your chat open and I will be here if you have questions :-)
will there be another one used on sale like this later??
Jackie L.
There is only one per listing
They come in from time to time
can you recommend some sort of cheap diffusion please, this is what I have in my cart already http://www.adorama.com/famsbd...
Jackie L.
that will be fine
or any other basics I need with my flash setup?
Jackie L.
hold on
this is the best one to use for diffusion
do you have a light stand?
here is a light stand for you that is very good
here is a good mount for he speedlight if you would like to position it or also use an umbrella
Any questions on that ?
if I get the Sto-Fen, is the Mini Soft Box still useful or not needed?
Jackie L.
Not really needed
The Stofen is better actually
ok, and more compact as well
Jackie L.
Yes it is
okay thank you
Jackie L.
You're very welcome
ok thanks
Jackie L.
You're welcome
yeah I just ordered it all for $79 after buying the flash used which was on Clearance!!!
Jackie L.
Thanks for shopping at Adorama!
thanks
Jackie L.
Please let me know if I can help further ok? Thanks for chatting! :-)
im good thanks!
Jackie L.
Have a great day!
Enjoy your flash!