I put together a portable flash setup for a convention coming up. My plans here are to potentially use this as a secondary light source in more detailed photo sessions (assuming I have any). The nice thing about it is the portability and I’m also able to get around a few limitations of the gear being used. All of the items are things I’ve acquired in the past, so there wasn’t any inherent cost to get this going.
![DSC_9762](http://photographybanzai.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/11/DSC_9762.jpg)
Here is my related Youtube video demonstration:
The setup consists of (current prices listed):
- Sony VCT-R100 tripod isn’t available anymore, but check out the new one called the Sony VCT-R640.
- UNDFIND FishBomb Lens Filter and Accessory Case
- Yongnuo RF-603N flash triggers
- Adorama Camera PC to Hot Shoe Adapter with Connecting Cord
- Cold Shoe mount bracket (tripod >> pc sync hotshoe adapter, not the exact one I have)
- Yongnuo YN460-II manual flash isn’t available anymore so check out a newer model like the YN-560 IV.
Not a bad setup for around $150. Simple and highly mobile, yet effective.
The upper section of the setup:
![DSC_9772](http://photographybanzai.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/11/DSC_9772.jpg)
I use the pouch because the flash trigger does not have a clamp on the bottom shoe. For whatever reason, the bottom shoe also isn’t able to fit into that silver cold shoe I have. Using the pouch and PC Sync to hotshoe adapter is the most foolproof and solid setup I could put together.
The RF trigger half way out of the pouch:
![DSC_9789](http://photographybanzai.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/11/DSC_9789.jpg)
The setup with the tripod legs compacted:
![DSC_9783](http://photographybanzai.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/11/DSC_9783.jpg)
That’s it. I hope you found this helpful!