If we are going to be talking about gear, these deserve a mention. If you have any type of artificial lighting, be it an external flash or a studio flash system, you will absolutely need a pair of Pocket Wizards. These connect to your camera hot shoe, as well as your flash and allow for off camera lighting.
If you are shooting with a Canon, you will need either the 580 vII or a hot shoe PC adapter for the 580 v1. These Transceivers (both transmitter and receiver) will help you get your flash off your camera and allow you to get super creative with your lighting. They are ABSOLUTELY worth the investment and are so much fun to play around with. You can also purchase a few accessory type cables that will allow you to trigger many different devices, including your camera. (Meaning you can hide your camera somewhere during a ceremony and trigger it by remote).
Is there any other gear you guys would like to know about?
I LOVE my Pocket Wizards! I have to say the cable that lets the remote act as a camera trigger is invaluable. I use them for everything from receptions to skateboard shoots.
Thanks for the info Michael. Do you use the canon version of the TX/RX Speedlight ST-E2.
What about lighting for the next topic?
Yes…I have the ST-E2, its nice but limited because it is infared, not radio, doesnt always fire
I have a quick question? If you can’t afford full lighting equipment what do u think about carrying around 3 speedlights set to slave to achieve extra lighting? I don’t see that used much and was wondering if it would be worth buying one more.
yes Jon- Its wise, I have 3 speedlites and always have 2 with me at on every shoot.
Hey Michael love your site. Own a couple of your DVD’s. My question is about the Mini TT1. Do you own one and can they work well with PW Plus II’s?