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Ok so flash is something I haven't dealt with much so I wanted to make sure I buy the correct thing here. I have a 5D and a 420ex speedlite. The 420ex does not have manual control for flash power and I want to use it off camera. Basically just to get the flash off camera to get some non direct lighting. I was looking for a wired connection at this time to play with it and see if I care to upgrade to wireless. Anyways my question is what cable to get? I believe the OC-E3 is the canon model but is crazy over priced so I wanted to try a off brand. I want a cable to maintain the E-TTL correct? I feel like such a noob when it comes to flash, but I guess you don't learn unless you ask. I did some reading on the E-TTL/TTL and still don't totally grasp the whole thing. Any help would be great. Oh yeah the main reason I am getting this is to take some pictures at a sign museum. Will these lengths be sufficient?
I was looking at these 2 so far:
Vello TTL-Off-Camera Flash Cord for Canon EOS - 3.0' OCS-C3 B&H
says compare to the Canon OC-E3 but it looks to only be TTL?
Bower E-TTL Flash Extension Cord (4.5', 1.4 m) SFCCAN B&H Photo
I was looking at these 2 so far:
Vello TTL-Off-Camera Flash Cord for Canon EOS - 3.0' OCS-C3 B&H
says compare to the Canon OC-E3 but it looks to only be TTL?
Bower E-TTL Flash Extension Cord (4.5', 1.4 m) SFCCAN B&H Photo