Is HSS possible with STE2?

[Sarawak]

Hello again,

I've been away quite a bit recently, and have been trying to take some shots using OCF. I have a STE2 controller and a 580II flash unit. What I have been trying is to use a shutter speed in the region of 1/400. If I understand flash right this means that I will need to use High Speed Sync. This seems to work properly when the flash is attached to the hot shoe, but I can't get it to work when using the STE2 and with the flash in slave mode.

Am I doing something wrong, or is it not possible to set up a STE2 for HSS? If I can't do this with my present gear is there a different setup that will allow me to use OCF and HSS?

Many thanks

Sara W

[CountDavid]

Re: Is HSS possible with STE2?

Hi Sarah - I think the answer is that you can set up the STE2 for high speed flash. On the back of the STE2 is a light marked H with a white line and a button at the other end of the white line. Just press the button so the light comes on - hey presto - you should be set up

Have fun with whatever you intend to do

David

[Sarawak]

Re: Is HSS possible with STE2?

David,

Many thanks for your prompt answer. That does indeed seem to do the trick. I'm off now for another little play. I can't remember there being an instruction leaflet with the unit, but the symbol is pretty obvious!!! I was trying to set the flash unit and/or camera. I never tried the obvious option. OOPS.

[pelliott1954]

Re: Is HSS possible with STE2?

What a good example of what this Forum is Brilliant at!!!!

An interesting question and only 8 Minutes later a concise answer!!!

Well Done David by the way.

Regards Paul

[Sarawak]

Re: Is HSS possible with STE2?

What a good example of what this Forum is Brilliant at!!!!

An interesting question and only 8 Minutes later a concise answer!!!

Well Done David by the way.

Regards Paul

I must agree. I was at a loss to work this out, but knew someone must know. Just excellent!