SOOPAH PUMPED! New 430 EXII picked up!

[ceejtank]

How did you configure this? Was it a setting on the flash or on the camera?

Both. Open your built in flash to activate flash mode. Turn on 430ex, and put into slave mode (no this isn't optical slave). Go to flash menu on camera. Go to on camera settings. Should be three settings. Choose the one that indicates external flash only. There's other options for using both on camera and external, and also to choose ratio between two sources. Once that's done you're all set. I used my flash manually so changing settings on the fly was awesome. Again you need to make sure the 7d has same functionality. I would do a quick Google search or refer to your manual.

Awesome. I'll do that.

 

[ceejtank]

http://learn.usa.canon.com/app/pdfs...tegrated-Speedlite-Transmitter_QuickGuide.pdf

for all interested - here is what OLAA was talking about!

 

[user3977]

I'm on the defusers, eBay I picked up 4 of them for 6 bucks shipped. Fit perfect.

 

[OLaA]

http://learn.usa.canon.com/app/pdfs/quickguides/CDLC_EOS-Integrated-Speedlite-Transmitter_QuickGuide.pdf

for all interested - here is what OLAA was talking about!

Good find. So it is going to work with your body? If so awesome! I would recommend grabbing a convertible umbrella, light stand, and adapter to mount the strobe. I've seen packages at camera stores for around $70. I'm sure you can find it cheaper online.

 

[ceejtank]

A video I found that shows the steps listed above.