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Flash questions.

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240sxKid
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So I'm tryna run an off body flash to keep the image from being flat from one on body flash. I tried a hotshoe mounted flash, and it restricted me to 1/200 shutter. Is there any type of transmitter or something so i can run an off body with a flash on the camera too?
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the.cheat
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i think you can put a flash on top of the one mounted on top of the camera on these (find the one that fits your camera)
http://www.amazon.com/Yongnuo-Wireless-Trigger-Shutter-Transceiver/dp/B004YTA15W/ref=sr_1_5?ie=UTF8&qid=1329764566&sr=8-5

and the 1/200 or 1/250 shutter speed issue is common among most cameras, however the actual flash duration is often pretty quick, so it kind of acts to freeze action on it's own.
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zahava
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Cactus V5's are one of the best cheaper trigger/receivers. Each unit can operate as either, so you can mount a flash on top of the trigger like you asked about.

http://www.gadgetinfinity.com/cactus-wireless-flash-transceiver-v5-duo.html
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1337
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the 1/200th shutter speed happens with all cmos cameras. But if you get a decent flash, it's duration will be short and it will freeze the action for you. You are looking for a pair of triggers/receivers or transevers (depending on what model you get). What kind of flash do you have right now?
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240sxKid
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I totally forgot, but it was rented. Could you point me to some flashes as well?
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TijmenDal
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Look at YN-460 mark II and YN-560, both really great flashes that can't be beat for the price. Vivitar 285hv's seem to be popular around here, but I wouldn't EVER choose them over the Yongnuo's.
Just because Vivitar is American (I wouldn't know if the flashes are American made though) doesn't mean it's better than Chinese 'junk'.
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1337
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I have two yn460 II's and they are pretty good for the money, and more reliable than the 285 hv's. I also am upgrading my triggers to some pixel opas's and will probably will be selling my rf602's (1 trigger 1 receiver), pm me if you want them!
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Sklar
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i've had no issues with my vivitar 285hv
i just had my new(christmas) yongnuo 560 crap out on me this weekend
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TijmenDal
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Bad luck ;)
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