Which Yongnuo flash to choose?

Diggsy · 15 Jan 2011 at 21:47

Guys, following on from my previous thread ( http://forums.overclockers.co.uk/showthread.php?t=18203226 ), having now decided I am going to go for a Yongnuo flash, which one do I go for as there are so many to choose from :eek:

There is the 460, 460II, 465, 467, 468 and 560, all of which are in my price bracket, but which would be best for me?

I have a Canon 350d and would likely be always using it on camera.

Thanks a lot

adamau5 · 15 Jan 2011 at 21:50

then go for the 465. Its the best mix of value and power.

the 465, 467 and 468 have ttl, so stick you camera in manual and the flash will sort the exposure for you (within reason).

I use one regularly. DO you self a favour and get a set of eneloops for it, i cant stress enough how much more usable they make the flash.

Diggsy · 15 Jan 2011 at 22:03

Adam W said:
then go for the 465. Its the best mix of value and power.

the 465, 467 and 468 have ttl, so stick you camera in manual and the flash will sort the exposure for you (within reason).

I use one regularly. DO you self a favour and get a set of eneloops for it, i cant stress enough how much more usable they make the flash.

Thanks, the 465 was kind of top of my list, but I don't know anywhere near enough to be sure if it was right.

Re: eneloops, I have some 7******* ready to use NIMH, I take it these are much the same?

adamau5 · 15 Jan 2011 at 22:40

afraid not. they advertise them as so, but testers have shown they are way down on the eneloops

Yarde · 15 Jan 2011 at 23:20

Just for the record, I#ve just got a 460II, amazing...is all I can say. not tried any of the others though

Diggsy · 16 Jan 2011 at 01:42

Thanks again guys, looks like it's going to be a 465 and some Eneloops then

EDIT - Adam, do you have any links to testing online? Would be interested to read it

mithrandir · 16 Jan 2011 at 01:50

Yup 465 for eTTL unless you want off camera flash in which case the 460 II is also fantastic.

I've read review as well. Eneloops seem to be highly rated but there are also good alternatives. See here.

Diggsy · 16 Jan 2011 at 11:27

mithrandir said:
Yup 465 for eTTL unless you want off camera flash in which case the 460 II is also fantastic.

I've read review as well. Eneloops seem to be highly rated but there are also good alternatives. See here.

Thanks a lot, that link is very helpful

An Exception · 16 Jan 2011 at 15:01

After owning several YN flashes I would recommend either the 460II as they are pretty much as powerful as my Canon 580exii or the 468 as it's manual and TTL. Maybe also a 560 as another option for a manual flash, but it's more expensive than the 460ii and isn't as powerful, but has better light spread.

I also converted a few of my 460ii's into barebulbs (420-J's), and they were awesome in softboxes / umbrellas

http://momentcapture.co.uk/e2.jpg

As for batteries, some eneloops will work fine or some high capacity alternatives.

http://photography-on-the.net/forum/showthread.php?t=677074&highlight=powerex

Namistai · 16 Jan 2011 at 16:14

Ejizz, do you have a link to any guides for converting to barebulb etc? That looks like an impressive difference!

An Exception · 16 Jan 2011 at 16:31

Below was a video of the prototype I did of my first attempt at conversion testing 'durability'.

If you search 420-J over at POTN, you will find a thread I started. Unfortunately I didn't make a guide, but there were a few copy cat's who had a go.

An Exception · 16 Jan 2011 at 17:04

Power and light spread comparison between Canon 580exii, YN-460ii & YN-560.

An Exception · 16 Jan 2011 at 17:33

When adding more than 1 flash.

Diggsy · 16 Jan 2011 at 20:31

Thanks a lot for all the info Ejiz. So you would suggest the 468 then as I want TTL?

An Exception · 16 Jan 2011 at 20:38

Diggsy said:
Thanks a lot for all the info Ejiz. So you would suggest the 468 then as I want TTL?

Yes I would, it's slightly less powerful than the 460II but it's the best compromise if you want TTL, as it would also be good in 'manual' off camera if you ever fancy going down that route, and if you do you can always pickup a cheap 460ii for using multiple light sources.

Diggsy · 16 Jan 2011 at 21:01

Thanks again

My head is pickled trying to understand a lot of this, but from what I can make out, it would be as follows (from best to worst)...

460II (no TTL)
560 (no TTL)
468 (TTL)
465 (TTL)

Is that about right?

adamau5 · 16 Jan 2011 at 21:52

my advice - by the 465 to start with - its as cheap and if you dont like it then sell it on the bay of e for the same as you bought it.

An Exception · 16 Jan 2011 at 22:25

If the Op got the 465 he probably won't like it, when he sells it he will lose on postage and fee if he can even sell it for what he got it for.

Op, the 468 is the best choice for you, if you can't afford it yet, then my advice would be to wait and save up, as it's worth the extra £20.

Hequn · 16 Jan 2011 at 23:29

Sorry to kidnap this a little but can anyone recommend a similar gun for an Olympus e-300?

mithrandir · 17 Jan 2011 at 00:00

Having read your linked thread in the op, I would say the YN465 is your best option within £50 budget. What exactly will you be using it for environment-wise?