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I want to try out a 'budget' Wireless Flash Trigger setup and was wondering if anyone has any advice on this. I own a D40. I currently own no external flashes at present. I have seen a cheap external 'RF-602 Wireless Studio Flash Trigger Set' on the auction site and was wondering if I could buy two very cheap flashes to go with and have a budget setup. I would not really be using the setup for anything other than macro stuff. I want to be able to light from the back of my subject or from both sides. I like the idea of being able to move them about rather than being restricted with a ringflash.
Questions.
Will these even work with a D40? If you search for the above, they work with a D5000 D3000 D90. I know the D90 has a flash commander mode, so am presuming the only reason you would buy it would be to use cheaper flashes than say the SB600/800's?
My current issue is my D40 cannot drive external flashes, unless I buy a SB900 which I believe has the wireless commander stuff built in. Or upgrade the body to a D90 and use a couple of SB600's, although to get two external flashes with a D90 I think I would still need a third for the hotshoe of the camera itself. Anyway, that aside, I own a D40.
Basically I am looking for the cheapest solution.
Whilst I am not expecting professional results, sometimes a cheap and plasticy solution will work until budget changes. Initially I was looking at a Marumi Ringflash which again is cheap Japanese plastic, but the results are pretty darn good for the money. I do want to be able to light from the sides/back of a macro shot.
These flashes below are what are compatible with the budget wireless flash setup. I am wondering if there are any super cheap ones that will suffice. Basically, what the cheapest way I can do what I want.
Nikon SB-900, SB-800, SB-600, SB-28, SB-27, SB-26, SB-25, SB-24
Canon 580EX II, 580EX, 540EZ, 520EZ, 430EZ, 430EX, 420EX, 420EZ, 380EX
Pentax AF-540 FGZ, AF-360 FGZ, AF-400 FT, AF-240 FT
Olympus FL-50, FL36
Sigma EF-500 DG Super, EF-500 DG ST, EF-430
Sunpak Auto 2000DZ, 622 Pro, 433AF, 433D, 383, 355AFm 344D, 333D
Vivitar 285HV, Yongnuo Speedlites
Questions.
Will these even work with a D40? If you search for the above, they work with a D5000 D3000 D90. I know the D90 has a flash commander mode, so am presuming the only reason you would buy it would be to use cheaper flashes than say the SB600/800's?
My current issue is my D40 cannot drive external flashes, unless I buy a SB900 which I believe has the wireless commander stuff built in. Or upgrade the body to a D90 and use a couple of SB600's, although to get two external flashes with a D90 I think I would still need a third for the hotshoe of the camera itself. Anyway, that aside, I own a D40.
Basically I am looking for the cheapest solution.
Whilst I am not expecting professional results, sometimes a cheap and plasticy solution will work until budget changes. Initially I was looking at a Marumi Ringflash which again is cheap Japanese plastic, but the results are pretty darn good for the money. I do want to be able to light from the sides/back of a macro shot.
These flashes below are what are compatible with the budget wireless flash setup. I am wondering if there are any super cheap ones that will suffice. Basically, what the cheapest way I can do what I want.
Nikon SB-900, SB-800, SB-600, SB-28, SB-27, SB-26, SB-25, SB-24
Canon 580EX II, 580EX, 540EZ, 520EZ, 430EZ, 430EX, 420EX, 420EZ, 380EX
Pentax AF-540 FGZ, AF-360 FGZ, AF-400 FT, AF-240 FT
Olympus FL-50, FL36
Sigma EF-500 DG Super, EF-500 DG ST, EF-430
Sunpak Auto 2000DZ, 622 Pro, 433AF, 433D, 383, 355AFm 344D, 333D
Vivitar 285HV, Yongnuo Speedlites
