Confusing...Radio Triggers and Hot shoe trouble

[usayit]

If they did... they wouldn't be that inexpensive..

 

[frXnz kafka]

If they did... they wouldn't be that inexpensive..

Which is why I added the 1/8"

 

[therustytracks]

IIRC, you can have a flash in the hot shoe and have a PC cord (on the side of your camera) to the transmitter.

There are also adapters that allow for a PC cord and hotshoe mounted flash.

I use cactus V2s and I am happy given the budget. If you are moving towards professional work, you'll want to put in for the more reliable Pocket wizards.

The other option is to use a strobo frame with a mounted flash and remote trigger and just have as single transmitter in the hotshoe.


BTW.. I like that 1n-RS... very unique camera in the Canon line... pellical mirror.

UPS just dropped off my 1n-rs this afternoon. I've been playing with it for a few hours. It's not a very versatile camera but i love it. It's definitely an action sports camera which is why I bought it. I just ordered a 540ez and next paycheck I'm ordering some 283's and the Cactus V2's. I'd hate to have to add a bracket to this already monstrous beast of a camera. With batteries film, lens, and a flash this thing's going to weigh a good 7 or 8lbs if not more. It definitely has a pc jack. If the V2's don't come with the pc cord I guess i'm going to have to hunt down the right cords. thanks for all the help.

On another note. I need a backup body to carry with me when I go out skating. I bought the 1n-rs for its high speed motor drive. It's the only camera that shoots 10fps stock. I was thinking an eos 3. I don't need another 1n-rs just something to catch frames inbetween film swaps. I've heard the eos 3 has an amazing af sensor. Would this camera suffice? It wouldn't be used for sequences just single shots. I can get this camera used for about $250.

 

[usayit]

EOS 3 is a nice camera although I personally would go for another 1 series just for the sake of having the same controls for both primary and backup. IMO, I wouldn't call it a backup per say... just another camera. The RS is a wonderful camera due to the 10fps stock and the pellical mirror. Unfortunately, both come at a compromise. Since light will have to travel through the mirror there is some light loss (IIRC 1/3 a stop). So there will be times that this "backup" will be used as your primary when you can't afford to compromise.

 

[therustytracks]

Yea I've noticed the light loss, but only when the sun starts to set. During the day the camera is fine. I was leaning towards the eos 3 because of it's auto focus capabilities, but I could just as easily buy an eos 1 or eos 1n for the same price. But I also wanted a camera that would pick up the slack when the 1n rs has trouble. I plan on shooting a lot of action at night with three or more flashes. I haven't had the chance to use the 1n rs with that kind of setup yet. From what I've read the eos 3 has far superior af capabilities which would def. help in low light situations.