Digital Rebel w/ external Flash.. HELP!?! (+pic) - GoFuckYourself.com

Halcyon · 10-05-2005, 03:39 PM

Admittedly, I'm grossly ignorant about my Rebel XT

But, I finally got some external lights (Alien Bees starter kit...Thanks AaronM and Donovan!)

But I'm not sure if I'm doing it right. It only works in photos (by doing a double flash ??) when I hold down the * button while I shoot. I'd like to be able to use the external flash with the remote. Is that possible? Can I set it so the asterix button is always depressed?

The flash came with a cable, but I don't see a plug on the Rebel for it.

Any ideas?

Oh, here's a shot from my FIRST TIME EVER using manual settings.

Halcyon · 10-05-2005, 03:40 PM

p.s. Yes, Jace. this is from a shoot to show off your glass!!!

Pete-KT · 10-05-2005, 03:41 PM

Which lights did you get Hal I need to order some for my rebel also

Basic_man · 10-05-2005, 03:45 PM

This picture looks good. I hope you will get some usefull awnsers..

Halcyon · 10-05-2005, 03:48 PM

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Originally Posted by NichePay_PeteKT

Which lights did you get Hal I need to order some for my rebel also

http://alienbees.com/

starter kit with the strongest light. So far I love it! But lots of learning/experimenting to do.

TheWylders · 10-05-2005, 03:55 PM

Hal I think you're going to need the Hot Shoe Adaptor which you can find in the Reflectors & Modifiers section of the AlienBees website. I just picked up a set myself for my Nikon and also had to purchase the hot shoe adaptor.

tASSy · 10-05-2005, 04:22 PM

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Originally Posted by TheWylders

Hal I think you're going to need the Hot Shoe Adaptor which you can find in the Reflectors & Modifiers section of the AlienBees website. I just picked up a set myself for my Nikon and also had to purchase the hot shoe adaptor.

what does that do exactly (do you know)? i'm just as ignorant about our new lights & i'd like to learn what everything does too!

tASSy · 10-05-2005, 04:25 PM

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Originally Posted by Halcyon

Oh, here's a shot from my FIRST TIME EVER using manual settings.

...lots of firsts that night, your first time using manual settings on the camera, my first time using a glass dildo...

i don't think i should mention the rest here, this is a serious thread. about business. and education. and information.

but it all comes back to sex, mister lebowski.

LiveDose · 10-05-2005, 04:33 PM

Yup a hot shoe adapter sounds right. That will give you the outlet you are looking for to plug in the studio lights. You could also buy a wireless transmitter.

Nice pic. Tassy looking hot as always!

wzl · 10-05-2005, 04:36 PM

hmm.. i should get some external lights for my rebel and start shootin =)

Halcyon · 10-05-2005, 04:38 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by TheWylders

Hal I think you're going to need the Hot Shoe Adaptor which you can find in the Reflectors & Modifiers section of the AlienBees website. I just picked up a set myself for my Nikon and also had to purchase the hot shoe adaptor.

Aha!! That sounds perfect. Ordering now.

TheWylders · 10-05-2005, 05:03 PM

Glad I could help, Tassy as LiveDose said it will allow you to plug the lights into your camera so when you push the shutter release it will fire the lights. I believe you'll also need that for the wireless transmitter too.

pussyluver · 10-05-2005, 05:28 PM

Halcyon,

If I wasn't old, on the fat side and balding (pink hair would be a problem), tASSy might leave you for me. Let's throw in small dick and a couple of burned out bulbs in the chandelier.

Luv the pics. Good luck learning about your photos stuff. Only a matter of time and practice. Think you should post a ton of practice pics. In fact, that would make a cool site. Learning to shoot tASSy....

PL

10-05-2005, 03:39 PM	#1
Halcyon Spread The Pink! Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: TrampStampStudios.com Posts: 8,609	Digital Rebel w/ external Flash.. HELP!?! (+pic) Admittedly, I'm grossly ignorant about my Rebel XT But, I finally got some external lights (Alien Bees starter kit...Thanks AaronM and Donovan!) But I'm not sure if I'm doing it right. It only works in photos (by doing a double flash ??) when I hold down the * button while I shoot. I'd like to be able to use the external flash with the remote. Is that possible? Can I set it so the asterix button is always depressed? The flash came with a cable, but I don't see a plug on the Rebel for it. Any ideas? Oh, here's a shot from my FIRST TIME EVER using manual settings. __________________ HAL on TEDx:

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Halcyon Spread The Pink! Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: TrampStampStudios.com Posts: 8,609	p.s. Yes, Jace. this is from a shoot to show off your glass!!! __________________ HAL on TEDx:

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TheWylders Confirmed User Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Memphis, TN Posts: 623	Hal I think you're going to need the Hot Shoe Adaptor which you can find in the Reflectors & Modifiers section of the AlienBees website. I just picked up a set myself for my Nikon and also had to purchase the hot shoe adaptor.

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TheWylders Confirmed User Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Memphis, TN Posts: 623	Glad I could help, Tassy as LiveDose said it will allow you to plug the lights into your camera so when you push the shutter release it will fire the lights. I believe you'll also need that for the wireless transmitter too.

10-05-2005, 05:28 PM	#13
pussyluver Clueless OleMan Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: ICQ - 169903487 Posts: 11,009	Halcyon, If I wasn't old, on the fat side and balding (pink hair would be a problem), tASSy might leave you for me. Let's throw in small dick and a couple of burned out bulbs in the chandelier. Luv the pics. Good luck learning about your photos stuff. Only a matter of time and practice. Think you should post a ton of practice pics. In fact, that would make a cool site. Learning to shoot tASSy.... PL