Trigger speedlight flash using M6 Mk11 on camera flash

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  1. Angela Bonner

    Angela Bonner New Member

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    Is there anyway that I can trigger a speed light using my M6 Mk11 on camera flash? I want to retain use of the EVF so cannot use the hotshoe. Have tried the manual and Google to no avail.
     

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    You need an optical slave flash, Nikon had this as part of their system. Canon uses radio signals. The older generation you could trigger a 430II off camera with a 580II from what I remember. You could probably pick up a Nikon SB 800 for example which I believe is an optical slave, and trigger that with any flash. I'd have to do some research to verify. My favorite method was to get remote triggers. On My 5d2 years back I invested in several 580II flashes and a number of yongnuo triggers, I am not sure if they make those compatible for the m6.
     
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    Many thanks for that.
    It sounds as if you need a wireless receiver attached to the speed light or is it in built?
    I am not too techie minded as you can guess!!
     
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    Yes you can either get one of those simple optical slaves that fire when they see another flash fire. Or you can invest in some triggers for more functionality. There are different brands, Pocket Wizard has been a staple for years because of its dependability. You get what you pay for generally, You should be able to use any EX flashes in the hot shoe so generally speaking most systems made to work on the canon should work.

    But do some searching online and see what others say about the product being used on the m6mkii. The reason I say this is there can be some surprises. For example as mentioned I have 580ii flashes and yongnuo triggers. All work great on my older 5d2, but I have read the simple receivers that were made before the mk4 came out do not work on the camera. Luckily I have the controller unit to mount on camera which other said has no issues. I still need to test it actually, I have used the flashes and stands once since i picked up the mk4 before the holidays, and I just used the mk2 since I was in a rush.
     
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    Many thanks for your advice and time. I will have another look on internet especially ar Pocket Wizard and hopefully find something!!!
     
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    Sounds good, I should note they are the most spendy ones, and you can look for others at a better price, just research accordingly to ensure if others use them on your camera. Hence why i invested in the ones I did.
     

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