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Originally Posted by Lello
Hi Don I will try and buy the remote flash sensor over the weekend (if the shop have managed to get some in) .....................
............ I might see if I can use the flash's out of them (some how wiring them together with a battery) to make some sort of ring flash  any ideas on how to get them to fire? maybe using the same remote flash trigger unit? |
The remote sensor will be the way to go as far as triggering them. As the trigger voltage of these could be quite high it will be far safer if they are not connected direct to the camera.
Your pop up would activate the trigger. When at your dealer it would be worth getting a Cokin filter holder adaptor ring of suitable thread size for your lens. This could then be glued to whatever surface you intend to mount your 5 mini flashes to.
If I was doing this then from a craft shop I would get a sheet of K & S aluminium. These are about 4" x 9". Cut a centre hole and araldite the Cokin ring to that. You can then temporary mount the litte flashes with insulating/masking tape to work out the best layout.
Mind you living out in the sticks K&S alum is about the only stiff material I could get. If you are near a Maplins then a bit of circuit board would be even better.
Don