Remote Flash...

OK - so I don't use flash too often, and I'm looking to start using it a bit more. I want to take it off camera, and I know for that a particular wire is needed - however, I want to go a step further and tripod mount the flashgun(s) and control them from the camera. I know there are remote thingies for this - but know very little about them. Fancy I'm getting out of my depth with it - but hey, I'm sure it'd come with practice and reading etc. Soooo... can anyone give me any info at all on this matter? is this what I'm after?:
http://www.warehouseexpress.com/buy-...nikon/p1521081

Is it any good? Are there better options out there? Is it in any way a stepping stone to 'studio' type lighting? Or is it totally different? What I chiefly want is a studio lighting set up, but right now the cost is not an option. Having said that, what's the cheapest decent studio lighting kit anyone can link me to?

Lots of questions I know, but my main aim is to improve the rat photography I'm doing already, and I want to take flashes off camera and have a more 'studio' style set up to work with!

xx

They are expensive for what they are. Give me a few minutes to get you some links.

Your camera work as a master flash when using onboard camera flash for remote Nikon flashguns.

Realspeed.

These are more reliable and better for the money. They also have a hot shoe mount so you can work them with a on camera flash off camera.
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Yongnuo-RF...ht_4782wt_1398

Check these guys out. The V book is only cheap and will get you started with off camera flash. http://lightenupandshoot.com/ebook

There is also strobist.com http://strobist.blogspot.com/2006/03/lighting-101.html


Work in manual with your camera and flashes. You will be more creative and have complete control. Also try and get used to altering your aperture/flash power and ISO. When you alter one you need to adjust the other. For instance If you have a correct exposure at ISO/100, f/8 and your flash is at 1/1 (full power) but you find you want a more shallow depth of field say f/5.6, (1 stop difference.) then you will have to alter your flash power by 1 stop to 1/2 power.
Another instance could be that you are at ISO/100, f/5.6 and your flash is at 1/1 (full power) and you find you want more depth of field (DOF) to say f/8. You would set your cameras aperture to f/8, but you cannot increase the power of your flash as its at 1/1 (full power), so then you alter your ISO by 1 stop, from ISO/100 to ISO/200.


If you need any help just let me know.

Thank you Jonni - I may well bug you by PM (or e-mail if it's easier?) - thanks for those links too. This is very confusing - I know I'll get it soon enough, but at the moment it's a whole new ball park!

xx

Just don't give up on it. Keep practicing and it will all sink in. also just keep asking questions.

I think you will get plenty of advice from Jonni.

I always carry an exposure/flash meter in my bag so that if I have to use flash for a static subject I can go into manual mode, measure the ambient light and the flash and balance it to how I wish.

Takes some practice but worth it

This is the one I have




http://www.sekonic.com/Products/L-308S/Overview.aspx

Steve