jacull Posted November 20, 2006 Share Posted November 20, 2006 I've heard that people use Nikon speedlights off camera with Canon because they have a pc connection. Does anyone do this with success? I'd like to build a kit with some Pocket Wizards and Nikon SB-28s if it works. (Because that would be much more cost effective than buying 580EX AND Pocket Wizards.) Using this setup, would it work to mix Canon strobes with the SB-28s on PWs? I suppose you could sync any strobes as long as you're using PWs, couldn't you? Thanks for your input, JC Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PuppyDigs Posted November 20, 2006 Share Posted November 20, 2006 Well I've used my SB-30 a few times in manual and auto mode (has built-in sensor) and it works fine. Not much reason to use a PC cord as it will trigger other Nikon units wirelessly. I only tried because I have a FM3A and full kit of lenses and flash. Otherwise I prefer my ST-E2 and 430EX and 420EX for wireless 2 flash setups. PC cords are a drag as they always seem to fcuk up things... Sometimes the light’s all shining on me. Other times I can barely see. - Robert Hunter Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brad_w Posted November 20, 2006 Share Posted November 20, 2006 Yes, Jared, it works well. I've triggered nikon speedlights both with their built-in slave mode and with PW's from canon bodies with no problem. PW's don't use any of canon's proprietary ETTL technology so it's strictly a manual-flash system. -B Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fourfa Posted November 20, 2006 Share Posted November 20, 2006 strobist.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jacull Posted November 21, 2006 Author Share Posted November 21, 2006 Cool, thanks for the help! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chris_leck Posted November 22, 2006 Share Posted November 22, 2006 Lots of people are doing this and discussing it on the Strobist discussion forum: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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