Canon multi-flash setup

[patterson94t]

Greetings all! Just had a question regarding multiple flash units for a Canon T1i. I have several flashes including Sunpak and Vivitar and was curious if they would work with a wireless flash trigger system with the T1i. Basically trying to save some money for now and play around with these flashes instead of investing in Canon. I realize that I would have to resort to metering, manual mode, etc., which does not bother me, but am rather unfamiliar with the digital aspect. I come from a film background that includes commercial photography, so my school of thought is still in the flash meter, strobe packs, etc mode. I'm sure that dedicated Canon flashes would make this a breeze...may still invest anyway but just curious. Thanks!

 

[KmH]

I don't think the T1i has a built-in wireless flash control system.

You can always opt for a radio triggered fully manula system. a transitter sits on the camera hot shoe and sends a radio FIRE signal to any flash unit that has had a matching radio receiver attached to it's foot.

StudioHut 4 channel Wireless Radio Hot Shoe Flash Trigger Kit for Canon EOS, Nikon, Olympus & Pentax Flashes with 2 Receivers

 

[patterson94t]

Thanks!