Has anyone used the yongnuo flashes?

[Aakajx]

Has anyone use the yongnuo Speedlite flashes? If so do they work well. I"m not expecting them to be as great as what canon is but just seems more in my price range but if they don't work we'll enough I'll just keep saving.

thanks

 

[lambertpix]

I've got the yn-568ex ii (along with 622c triggers) and I like it a lot. It seems slightly down on power compared to my LumoPro LP-160, but the addition of TTL and HSS make it far more convenient -- it's now my go-to strobe. I won't try to do a full review here, but I've been very happy with build quality, features, and performance over the last nine months or so.

 

[Tiller]

I have the 568 as well and I've never had any complaints. It's a great flash.

 

[lennon33x]

I used a YN 560II. I didn't really like it much. I use a Triopo 980 (similar setup). Many people have success with them, especially a YN 565ex/568ex. I may have just gotten a bad one. I also didn't like the interface of the 560 II.

 

[Aakajx]

So this would be fine for my 6d camera?

Yongnuo Upgraded YN-560 III Wireless Flash Speedlite ?

 

[lennon33x]

So this would be fine for my 6d camera?

Yongnuo Upgraded YN-560 III Wireless Flash Speedlite ?

Are you planning on using TTL or HSS?

 

[pixmedic]

i have a couple yongnuo 568EX's and 622n triggers.
I have yet to have them not perform well for weddings or portraits.
I like them better than my sb700's.

 

[Braineack]

I want to almost sell my sb700 and get two YN658ex's.

 

[lambertpix]

So this would be fine for my 6d camera?

Yongnuo Upgraded YN-560 III Wireless Flash Speedlite ?

Near as I can see, the 560 is a low-end, manual-only flash, and it's a different model than what I've got. The first review that popped up was a little iffy:

Strobist: Test Drive: Yongnuo YN-560

This might be an earlier version of the flash, so I have no idea if quality and reliability have improved in later versions of this model. Compatibility-wise, I suspect you wouldn't have a problem -- there's really nothing in the way of automation on this unit, so it should be just a generic hotshoe flash.

For the $60 or so these (560's) go for, it might be worth a shot, but again, the one that everyone on this thread is raving about is the 568 -- not the 560. Personally, I'd spend the extra money on the 568 - it's still a steal compared to a Canon strobe.

 

[weepete]

I've got a YN460, and I've had it for probably around 6 months. It's yonguno's cheapest and most basic flash. I'ts manual only but I've no complaints at this price bracket. The 560s are a wee step up from this but is still manual only - so no TTL.

With the price of these compared to the canon branded one's personally I'd have no probem buying another flash off them. Most of the stuff I hear about them is pretty positive too

 

[Aakajx]

So this would be fine for my 6d camera?

Yongnuo Upgraded YN-560 III Wireless Flash Speedlite ?

Are you planning on using TTL or HSS?

I'm new to all this so I don't quiet get it. I've seen through the lens and high speed sync.. But I'm not sure how it all works yet. I'm new to photography and before I got my 6d I pretty much used the built in flash. I will be taking portrait and sporting pictures and advice will help thanks.

 

[lennon33x]

So this would be fine for my 6d camera?

Yongnuo Upgraded YN-560 III Wireless Flash Speedlite ?

Are you planning on using TTL or HSS?

I'm new to all this so I don't quiet get it. I've seen through the lens and high speed sync.. But I'm not sure how it all works yet. I'm new to photography and before I got my 6d I pretty much used the built in flash. I will be taking portrait and sporting pictures and advice will help thanks.

TTL meters for the flash through the lens. It essentially compensates for correct exposure with the flash

Read this:
A Simple Guide to TTL Flash Photography | The World According to Roland

HSS is helpful for things like fill flash when shooting mid day with large apertures. I've yet to find a great explanation on it in totality. Essentially, when you want to shoot at a really shallow depth of field in the daytime sun, even with ISO lowest, it will be overexposed. So certain radio frequency triggers will allow for the max sync speed of the camera to be over-ridden (<-not sure if that's a word), with some being up to 1/8000. That allows for the ambient light to be reduced, still allowing for fill flash and the shallow depth of field.

I recommend researching what you would like to do with your photography and then make your purchase based on your needs. I bought a manual flash (Canon 155a), then a speedlite (not manual), and then upgraded to the Triopo. Wish I would have done that first.

 

[robbins.photo]

Has anyone use the yongnuo Speedlite flashes? If so do they work well. I"m not expecting them to be as great as what canon is but just seems more in my price range but if they don't work we'll enough I'll just keep saving.

thanks

I use the 565 EX and I've only had one issue with it, whenever I talk about it on the board Derrel goes off - some sort of strange remote trigger arrangement I guess.. lol (kidding of course)

 

[lennon33x]

Has anyone use the yongnuo Speedlite flashes? If so do they work well. I"m not expecting them to be as great as what canon is but just seems more in my price range but if they don't work we'll enough I'll just keep saving.

thanks

I use the 565 EX and I've only had one issue with it, whenever I talk about it on the board Derrel goes off - some sort of strange remote trigger arrangement I guess.. lol (kidding of course)

I'm curious...what is it

 

[Geaux]

I've had a 460II for years now and haven't had any issues with it. Very basic, cheap, manual slave and it does what I need it to do. Not overly powerful but more than enough power in shad or indoors.