Sony 58am Flash on A550 in a portable soft box question

[SurJones]

What a great site! I cant wait to browse it more! Just discovered today!

I have this amazing flash, and I shoot senior photos, I would love to add a better even light to my shots. Does anyone use a portable soft box with this flash?

Any issues, and how does it trigger wirelessly if the sensor is in side the softbox? thanks! Workflows appreciated.


Here is a video. just in case those reading dont understand my question.

YouTube - Shooting on the beach with speedlites and a softbox.

thanks everyone!

 

[SurJones]

Okay been about a month, and I've not found full answer. This must have just been pushed down the list. so bump

 

[kassad]

You could get a wireless transmitter and fire the flash manually or go with off camera cable.

 

[KmH]

Use a radio trigger. Some wireless systems are optical and may not work inside a softbox.

Sony has an oddball, non-standard hot shoe design which will substantially limit your 3rd party gear choices unless you get an adaptor allowing use of standard hot shoe gear.

 

[Dzone2]

You can find a compatible trigger quite easier for wireless F58AM and your camera

 

[hellobabe133]

I saw these wireless remote controller cost $7.99AUD