Want to spend some money - Strobist set up - help?

[Ginger Pixie]

Sorry if this has been posted a thousand times, but I have been reading so much and trying to absorb it all, and am seeking clarification that I am getting everything I need - and not missing something vital that because I have never used it, I don't know I need it!

I have a Canon EOS 450d, and a Jessops 360AFD Digital Flashgun for Canon (this one)
The flashgun doesn't appear to have any sort of jack input.

Can I get the Strobist 1 Light kit from here?

It doesn't mention my camera model...

If I can get this kit, would I need anything else (aside from the cheapie cactus pocket wizards) to use it? With these triggers then, and the equipment in the starter kit, would I need any other connections? or do they come with the triggers? (it's the connections that worry me)

I'm very confused about it all, but basically I would like the ability to use 2 flashguns, and looking at getting an Orbis ringflash too. What would I need to get to enable my camera to connect to all 3? or would I be able to use my existing flashgun and a ringflash off camera and would that suffice? (I don't want to overkill)

I'm just worried that I will end up either buying things I don't need, or not having that vital componant that allows me to connect it all up...

Please can someone help me?

[oldwolf]

Get this kit if you don't need a flash:

Strobist Starving Student SC2 lighting kit (no flash)


Get this kit if you want an extra flash:

Strobist Starving Student SC1 lighting kit

If you want an extra flash then you'll need an extra receiver here:

http://www.mpex.com/browse.cfm/4,4973.html

Now this is if you wanted the Cactus v2 triggers. I'd highly suggest you get the v4 triggers instead if you can.

So if you get the v4 triggers then you'll need this:

http://www.mpex.com/browse.cfm/4,12662.html

and this:

http://www.mpex.com/browse.cfm/4,12660.html

You need one receiver for each flash. The basic cactus trigger kit comes with a transmitter and a receiver.

I'd email them and ask them if you can switch out the v2 for the v4. They're pretty nice people and they know what they're talking about. I've bought things from them in the past.

If they wont' switch out the v2 for the v4 then just get one of these kits:

Strobist Starving Student SX1 lighting kit (comes with flash)

or

Strobist Starving Student SX2 Lighting Kit (no flash)

You won't really need the PC cord but it can be used with your camera for other things if you get a hot shoe adapter and want to hook it up to some studio lights.

[Ginger Pixie]

Originally Posted by oldwolf

Get this kit if you don't need a flash:

Strobist Starving Student SC2 lighting kit (no flash)


Get this kit if you want an extra flash:

Strobist Starving Student SC1 lighting kit

If you want an extra flash then you'll need an extra receiver here:

http://www.mpex.com/browse.cfm/4,4973.html

Now this is if you wanted the Cactus v2 triggers. I'd highly suggest you get the v4 triggers instead if you can.

So if you get the v4 triggers then you'll need this:

http://www.mpex.com/browse.cfm/4,12662.html

and this:

http://www.mpex.com/browse.cfm/4,12660.html

You need one receiver for each flash. The basic cactus trigger kit comes with a transmitter and a receiver.

I'd email them and ask them if you can switch out the v2 for the v4. They're pretty nice people and they know what they're talking about. I've bought things from them in the past.

If they wont' switch out the v2 for the v4 then just get one of these kits:

Strobist Starving Student SX1 lighting kit (comes with flash)

or

Strobist Starving Student SX2 Lighting Kit (no flash)

You won't really need the PC cord but it can be used with your camera for other things if you get a hot shoe adapter and want to hook it up to some studio lights.

Thanks so much for your reply. I think I have it all straight in my mind now, and have emailed them to see if they can switch the V2 for a V4. Fingers crossed.

I'm really excited about getting started!

[oldwolf]

Forgot to mention. If they won't switch out the v2 for the v4 and you buy the kit with the PC cord then you'll have to buy the v4 kit and extra receiver that was linked earlier.