[bhursey]

Originally Posted by jcph

bhursey, so your saying that I skip the slave set for now and just get the receiver and the Umbrella Swivel w/ Flash Shoe Adapter??thanks!

Well with canon to be able to slave your 430ex II from my understanding you would need to have a 580 EX II to act as its master to trigger it remotely that is 450+$ just to do that. Canon does not have the nice setup nikon has in regards to being able to trigger your flash from the on camera flash.

To start with yes. Start with one light learn about using one light and reflectors like big pieces of foam core board. Then add lights as you learn.

Impact 45inch convertible umbrellas: $14.95

Impact | 45" Convertible Umbrella | UBBW45 | B&H Photo Video

Impact 10foot stand: $44.99

Impact | Air Cushioned 4 Section Light Stand, Black - | 2218ABS

Impact Umbrella Bracket: $14.99

Impact | Umbrella Bracket | 3117 | B&H Photo Video

And a cactus v4 trigger.. 39$ I think Although looks like right now they are out of stock at Gadget Infinity ***warning get the v4 not the v2***

Strobist info: Priceless
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Total around 114 - without tax and shipping.

You can just buy 2 of each and have a 2 light setup if you want. I would recommend getting a used Nikon SB-28 or SB-24 for off camera.

This will all be doing it manual. if you want ttl you need to buy very expensive pocket wizard triggers. Most of us do everything in manual.