Canon 600D + 430ex ii speedlite = slow recharge

[adem]

Hi all.

This is my very first post - so please bear with me, if I've created this thread in the wrong category.

I'm a beginner to photographing. My partner (well, I'm her assistant) told me to buy a Canon 600D, a 50mm lens and the 430ex ii speedlite flash.

When I shoot in auto mode, the flash works and never misses a shot even though I shoot 2 images per second or so. The problem is that the shutter speed is at 60 and ISO is 1600. (these were the automated settings last time I tried. It was 30 minutes 'til sun down). This gives me blurry images. I'm going to shoot at mostly weddings so this is a big problem.

If I shoot on manual settings my shutter speed is 100 and so is ISO. By using these settings, the flash doesn't always work. It takes up 3 to 4 seconds. That's too long.

What can I do to make the speedlite work every single time on my own manual settings?

 

[JacaRanda]

Make sure you have quality batteries (lots), make sure they have sufficient charge, use multiple flashes at lower power, learn to use higher iso to decrease the strain on the speedlight, read the flash manual and read the camera manual.
Speedlights 101 with Mark Wallace | CreativeLive - Learn. Be Inspired.

 

[adem]

Hi jacaRanda.

Thanks for the help.

The problem is that I have to shoot with ISO 100. My camera really can't handle much more :/

I'll order some quality eneloop batteries.

The link you've linked to isn't helpful. It costs quite a lot.

 

[ronlane]

Hi jacaRanda.

Thanks for the help.

The problem is that I have to shoot with ISO 100. My camera really can't handle much more :/

I'll order some quality eneloop batteries.

The link you've linked to isn't helpful. It costs quite a lot.

That doesn't sound right. I had a T3i/600D starting out and I could use it with ISO's at 1600 sometime higher. With the flash and proper exposure, you shouldn't have any issues at 800-1000.

 

[JacaRanda]

Hi jacaRanda.

Thanks for the help.

The problem is that I have to shoot with ISO 100. My camera really can't handle much more :/

I'll order some quality eneloop batteries.

The link you've linked to isn't helpful. It costs quite a lot.

Try some of these. speedlight beginner - YouTube

 

[adem]

Hi jacaRanda.

Thanks for the help.

The problem is that I have to shoot with ISO 100. My camera really can't handle much more :/

I'll order some quality eneloop batteries.

The link you've linked to isn't helpful. It costs quite a lot.

That doesn't sound right. I had a T3i/600D starting out and I could use it with ISO's at 1600 sometime higher. With the flash and proper exposure, you shouldn't have any issues at 800-1000.

oh really? That's awesome. I'll try working with the ISO and probably change some of the settings.

Hi jacaRanda.

Thanks for the help.

The problem is that I have to shoot with ISO 100. My camera really can't handle much more :/

I'll order some quality eneloop batteries.

The link you've linked to isn't helpful. It costs quite a lot.

Try some of these. speedlight beginner - YouTube

OK, I'll do that Thanks.

 

[JacaRanda]

Hi jacaRanda.

Thanks for the help.

The problem is that I have to shoot with ISO 100. My camera really can't handle much more :/

I'll order some quality eneloop batteries.

The link you've linked to isn't helpful. It costs quite a lot.

That doesn't sound right. I had a T3i/600D starting out and I could use it with ISO's at 1600 sometime higher. With the flash and proper exposure, you shouldn't have any issues at 800-1000.

I 2nd ^ T3I was our first dslr.