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.

http://static.flickr.com/33/49777189_0c89887ada.jpg

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

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

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

http://alienbees.com/

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

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.

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!

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

Aha!! That sounds perfect. Ordering now.

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.

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