Another Flash help thread :)

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So it's time I get out of the dark and buy my first flash, I'm set on the Yongnuos but trying to figure out which is best, read a bunch of threads here but just want to check my understanding.

YN 560 IV + 560 TX, manual flash, RT control + activation off camera, seems like an interesting option for creative work, thinking in getting some coloured gels, can get both of these for £80; has me intrigued, like the price for both. No TTL. Smallish, light.

YN 565 EX II - nice all rounder, can be light remote triggered off camera, TTL but no High Speed Sync - £65

YN 568 EX II - as a above, a bit bigger a bit heavier, has high speed sync. £85

YN 600EX - more than I want to spend at the mo :)


I seem to be leaning towards the 560+560 TX for some fun off camera, colour gells and I could get another cheap one after for a dual macro rig.. Then I have 2 friends wedding coming up, thinking the 568 would be great for on camera use and TTL. Then maybe get the 560's and handle the power on manual which is prob ok...

Am I on the right track? Other considerations? TIA!

(Canon 650D BTW...)
 
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Read some horror stories about the 568 being 2 stops underexposed if the flash is bounced. Any merit to this?
 
I might be wrong but I believe Canon's ETTL II tech uses a almost invisible pre-flash to help the camera evaluate the exposure before firing the actual flash, so it can adjust even if the light is being bounced.
 
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