K100D Off camera flash

kthung · 12-13-2007, 07:27 PM

Hi,
I apologize for starting a new thread, but I've tried reading up on this and I'm getting confused. I have a K100D and a Sigma EF-530 DG Super and it works reasonably well attached to the hotshoe. Now I want to explore using the flash off-camera. From what I understand, the K100D can't wirelessly trigger flashes by itself. I can't afford to get another flash to have one trigger the second flash off-camera. What I simply want to know is: Can I trigger a flash (wirelessly or not)? What would I need? and how?

Thank you very much

OniFactor · 12-13-2007, 11:52 PM

does the sigma have a PC socket, or some sync socket? if it does, you could get a hotshoe to PC adapter, a PC sync cable, and you can get the flash of camera that way. you will lose p-ttl abilities, if you go that route.

**Canada_Rockies** · 12-14-2007, 12:07 AM

Originally posted by kthung

Hi,
I apologize for starting a new thread, but I've tried reading up on this and I'm getting confused. I have a K100D and a Sigma EF-530 DG Super and it works reasonably well attached to the hotshoe. Now I want to explore using the flash off-camera. From what I understand, the K100D can't wirelessly trigger flashes by itself. I can't afford to get another flash to have one trigger the second flash off-camera. What I simply want to know is: Can I trigger a flash (wirelessly or not)? What would I need? and how?

Thank you very much

You need these to wire the Sigma off camera.
Hot Shoe Adapter FG
Extension cord F5P
Off-camera Shoe Adapter F

The FG goes into the camera hot shoe. Adapter F will go in, but will block the in camera flash from rising, so you cannot use it for fill flash. The cord plugs into the FG and into the F. The off camera flash goes into the hot shoe on the F. Off-camera Shoe Adapter F has a tripod screw mount just like the bottom of your camera.

MPrince · 12-14-2007, 04:24 AM

Gadget Infinity :: Digital Camera :: Flash Trigger :: 4-Channel Wireless Flash Trigger V2s

Got mine here:

Cactus V2s Radio Slave Set

but currently out of stock.

Cactus triggers are of limited range and cheaply built, but so far works perfectly fine for my needs. And much cheaper than most solutions.

Flash needs to have a trigger voltage of 12v or less.

kthung · 12-14-2007, 02:22 PM

Thank you very much Albert, that was exactly what I was looking for.

12-13-2007, 07:27 PM	#1
kthung Veteran Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Posts: 359	K100D Off camera flash Hi, I apologize for starting a new thread, but I've tried reading up on this and I'm getting confused. I have a K100D and a Sigma EF-530 DG Super and it works reasonably well attached to the hotshoe. Now I want to explore using the flash off-camera. From what I understand, the K100D can't wirelessly trigger flashes by itself. I can't afford to get another flash to have one trigger the second flash off-camera. What I simply want to know is: Can I trigger a flash (wirelessly or not)? What would I need? and how? Thank you very much

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12-13-2007, 11:52 PM	#2
OniFactor Veteran Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Binghamton, NY, USA Posts: 643	does the sigma have a PC socket, or some sync socket? if it does, you could get a hotshoe to PC adapter, a PC sync cable, and you can get the flash of camera that way. you will lose p-ttl abilities, if you go that route.

12-14-2007, 12:07 AM	#3
Canada_Rockies Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Sparwood, BC, Canada Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 12,385	Originally posted by kthung Hi, I apologize for starting a new thread, but I've tried reading up on this and I'm getting confused. I have a K100D and a Sigma EF-530 DG Super and it works reasonably well attached to the hotshoe. Now I want to explore using the flash off-camera. From what I understand, the K100D can't wirelessly trigger flashes by itself. I can't afford to get another flash to have one trigger the second flash off-camera. What I simply want to know is: Can I trigger a flash (wirelessly or not)? What would I need? and how? Thank you very much You need these to wire the Sigma off camera. Hot Shoe Adapter FG Extension cord F5P Off-camera Shoe Adapter F The FG goes into the camera hot shoe. Adapter F will go in, but will block the in camera flash from rising, so you cannot use it for fill flash. The cord plugs into the FG and into the F. The off camera flash goes into the hot shoe on the F. Off-camera Shoe Adapter F has a tripod screw mount just like the bottom of your camera.

12-14-2007, 04:24 AM	#4
MPrince Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: WV Posts: 1,495	Gadget Infinity :: Digital Camera :: Flash Trigger :: 4-Channel Wireless Flash Trigger V2s Got mine here: Cactus V2s Radio Slave Set but currently out of stock. Cactus triggers are of limited range and cheaply built, but so far works perfectly fine for my needs. And much cheaper than most solutions. Flash needs to have a trigger voltage of 12v or less.

12-14-2007, 02:22 PM	#5
kthung Veteran Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Posts: 359 Original Poster	Thank you very much Albert, that was exactly what I was looking for.