Flash Question

feriso · 9 Nov 2010 at 12:09

Looking at getting a flash for Xmas but a little unsure which one to suggest. First off I was planning on getting a wireless transmitter (RF-602) so I can experiment (I'm only 6months into using a dslr)

Now I can't quite make up my mind between the following

YN-465
YN-468
Jessops 360AFD

Now looking at the specs the YN-468 seems the most capable interms of controlling flash /TTL/zoom but I maybe wrong so I'm open to comments and suggestions on which on to get.

Razor-BladE · 9 Nov 2010 at 13:24

I can't compare, but i have the YN468 and it's a brilliant flashgun for the price. Does everyone I want it to for now, not that i've used it much though.

lukechad · 9 Nov 2010 at 20:52

Without looking at the ones you listed? Whats your budget?

I went for a cheaper option with regards going wireless for now, picked up a transmitter & receiver from the bay, new, for £20, aftermarket product of course and doesnt support the E-TTL but a bit of playing and you can set the power manually to achieve the effect you require.

So, whats your budget for the flashgun itself?

mrthingyx · 9 Nov 2010 at 21:18

Just been presented with the same choice, actually.

For the Yong Nuo brand, you might as well get the biggest/baddest YN-560 as the cost difference is negligible - the extra power will let you work through tupperware (Stofens) and give you better 'bounce'.

Being in exactly the same position as you, I bought a Canon 550EX off the 'bay and plan to experiment with secondary units (borrow my bro's 430EX II). I'll let you know how I get on. Especially considering it cost £80-odd more than the YN-560.

But considering I don't buy camera gear often, at least I'll be able to sell it for near enough what I paid for it...

feriso · 10 Nov 2010 at 13:00

Well I wanted to spend no more than £50 (a tight xmas, especially after this morn

) but I'll probably push for a 468. I read a review about the YN560 but its just got raw power and none of the control that the 468 has and that is probably what I'll need.

Confused · 10 Nov 2010 at 13:18

Is the 468 the one with the "soft-touch" buttons, and the 465 with the physical switches/dials?

I've got a couple of 460's, and I detest the "soft-touch" buttons - they worked OK for a couple of months, then since then they've been much more difficult to operate, usually I have to jab the power ones with my car key to turn them on!

Other than that - I got 2x 460's, 2x RF-602 receivers and a RF-602 receiver for about £100 - definitely one of my best investments recently!

Razor-BladE · 10 Nov 2010 at 14:36

mrthingyx said:
For the Yong Nuo brand, you might as well get the biggest/baddest YN-560 as the cost difference is negligible - the extra power will let you work through tupperware (Stofens) and give you better 'bounce'.

The YN-560 may be more powerful but doesn't have E-TTL or auto-zoom so if you want to use it on-camera the 465/8 is probably better. I haven't had a problem with lack of power yet.

Confused said:
Is the 468 the one with the "soft-touch" buttons

Yeah it is. But seems to be fine for me.