R6 manual off camera flash

[AnimalBones]

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Hi,

I use an R6. I have a Metz flash with appropriate adaptor for on camera TTL flash. However, I would like to do off camera fully manual flash. I would like to know what are the requirements for the R6 to drive an off camera flash used fully manual. Can I use any flash or only certain types? Many thanks

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[jaapv]

Any automatic flash and standard sync cable will work. If you want TTL use a Nikon cable. 

[hepcat]

Or any simple wireless trigger setup.

[AnimalBones]

Thank you both, very clear. I’ll purchase the flash I want and a standard cable

[AnimalBones]

1 hour ago, hepcat said:

Or any simple wireless trigger setup.

Hi hepcat

Is there anything I should be aware of when buying a wireless receiver for an R6 hotshot. I was thinking of getting either the Godox TT600 or Yongnuo 560 flash. Are you able to recommend a suitable receiver please (or anyone else)?

thanks

[hepcat]

8 hours ago, AnimalBones said:

Hi hepcat

Is there anything I should be aware of when buying a wireless receiver for an R6 hotshot. I was thinking of getting either the Godox TT600 or Yongnuo 560 flash. Are you able to recommend a suitable receiver please (or anyone else)?

thanks

I bought some cheap Chinese 4 channel wireless triggers about ten years ago and have been using them successfully ever since.    All it has to do is to send and receive a signal that syncs the flash with the shutter. You don't need anything fancy.   I don't think mine even have a brand name on them.   I can't even find what I have on eBay any more, but there are a lot of triggers available.

As long as you're firing the flash manually, all you need is the center post in the flash triggers.  You don't need a bunch of contacts because you're not using any of that circuitry anyway.

Edited January 19, 2024 by hepcat

[AnimalBones]

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15 hours ago, hepcat said:

I bought some cheap Chinese 4 channel wireless triggers about ten years ago and have been using them successfully ever since.    All it has to do is to send and receive a signal that syncs the flash with the shutter. You don't need anything fancy.   I don't think mine even have a brand name on them.   I can't even find what I have on eBay any more, but there are a lot of triggers available.

As long as you're firing the flash manually, all you need is the center post in the flash triggers.  You don't need a bunch of contacts because you're not using any of that circuitry anyway.

Thank you