Hi there,
I am having a particular projects coming up and I need to use flashguns. As I am new into flash techniques I tried to learn and collect bits and pieces of information in order to make a decision, but somehow I did not manage to come to conclusion as there are techniques I don't understand. Therefor I explain a little for what I want to achieve and please if you can advice me, whats possible and effective.
I am looking to create some shots on long or longer expositions with highlights. In these highlights I would need to freeze movement - but really freeze, so I would like to have flash going off by 1/600 or optimally 1/1000 of a second. I am thinking to have flashes from different places as camera and optimally to have 4-5 flashes.
I have K5 and set of lenses. As I am artist, I am on budget by default, so what I was thinking:
K5 + wireless triggers / or master wireless flash + set of 2 - 5 flashes in maximum 4 groups
- each set with its own settings (different strength and if possible I would like to experiment with speed/time of flash in different groups)
- as I do not have lot of money, I will look for second hand and 3rd party
- please if you have a good idea of 3rd party, let me know. I was thinking Yongnuo,for triggers Cactus, Elinchrom? (does it go cheaper?)
- I would like that triggers in M mode can trigger various brands of flashes, so for instance old Pentax,Nikon, Yongnuo...(if its possible as I will be also lending some stuff)
- if possible that it can have control over flashes like Pentax AF200 - but also its strength and speed (if that's even possible)
Thank you for your help in advance!
Last edited by em-tx; 08-26-2015 at 11:08 AM.
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