Pocket Wizard with 580EX flash

[AllenBirnbach]

I thought I remembered someone on the forum saying they triggered a Canon 580EX off camera using a Pocket Wizard. Which cable connects the Receiver to the flash unit? I went to the Pocket Wizard site and could not find one listed. Thanks.

[Josh_Hawkins]

You have to get a hot shoe with a pc plug to seat on the flash's foot. I use a wein-cell safe sync, but that's because I had one around, but any cheap hot shoe should be fine. Then you just need to wire that to the Pocket Wizard.

[AllenBirnbach]

Thanks. Which model do you have? Does it incorporate a stand adapter so you can mount it on a light stand?

[WayneHayward]

i'm using a hama hot shoe mount which has a cable with x sync nipple-i bought the x sync to radio slave jack plug-and hey presto(all from B+H NYC) i then attach the hama hot shoe to the little plastic floor mount that comes with the 580EX.(look underneath-it has a thread to attach to a stand or tripod) but, don't forget to use the flashes custom functions to stop the flash from 'sleeping'-keep it turned on. i find the canon's slave system to be nothing short of rubbish, and this is how i found myself having to attach a radio slave to my spare 580EZ

[Josh_Hawkins]

It has a screw hole, which I don't use. I put mine on a elbow joint (I think that's the term) which is on the light stand so I can tilt and aim the flash plus bounce it into an umbrella.

[Stephen Mallin]

Originally Posted by AllenBirnbach

I thought I remembered someone on the forum saying they triggered a Canon 580EX off camera using a Pocket Wizard. Which cable connects the Receiver to the flash unit? I went to the Pocket Wizard site and could not find one listed. Thanks.

Allen, Hello. I can help you with the information rgarding using your 580EX with a Pocket Wizard. Contact Michael Bass Michael Bass Designs He modified 3 580Ex unis for me and now I can fire them all off camera using Pocket Wizard units (up to 1600 ft range)! This method works really well, and is much better that the built-in Canon IR technology, which has many limitations. If you contact him, mention my name. Having the ability to work with the 580EX units off camera, opens up so many possibilities! I know you will be very happy. He does excellent work, and has very fast turn around.

[chrisgiles]

Allen
I've been using Paramount cords with my PWs and 550s. I've beat the hell out of them and they always work reliably. Here is a link to Paramount's site. You are looking for the hot shoe - miniplug.

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They will make custom cords for you to if you need a specific length or type of cord. They put a 1/4 threaded socket on the bottom so you can mount them to stands and clamps.

Chris

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