Oh no!! I have lost my ST E2 transmitter for my 2 Canon 420EX flashes!! I have been doing some homework on an economical solution to off camera flash. I use a couple fo umbrellas to bounce some soft light, eg. for cookbook food photography.

I thought e-TTL would be important, but maybe not for the cost of replacement when there are less expensive options, and I can read flash output with a light meter - a more purist approach anyway. Besides which I think the 420EX's don't have adjustable output; at least not manual.

I think Pocket Wizards are too pricey - I could just get a 580 II flash! Some Chinese manufacturers appear to be making some nice gear! Previous threads have not really approached this current mini-flood of products, like YongNuo et al. Any thoughts or experience. I am happy to get one of these cheapies (until I find my ST-E2!!)

Look forward to any musings!