Yongnuo YN565EX

Columbo · 26 Mar 2012 at 11:42

Any general opinions on the above?

I'm after a flash for my D90 and have set myself a budget of £100 which this falls nicely into.

Thanks in advance.

An Exception · 26 Mar 2012 at 11:47

I'd spend the extra on a used SB600. (approx £150)

Beepcake · 26 Mar 2012 at 12:46

I've got one (for Canon), ETTLII works a treat on and off camera, and the external build quality is spot on. Their quality control can be a bit patchy, but on the flip side there have been people hammering their flashes for years without issues.

Invertigo · 26 Mar 2012 at 12:58

I've recently bought myself a Canon one too, and find it works perfectly.

In terms of specs, all it really lacks over the top canon 580EXII was high speed sync, commander mode and weather sealing, none of which are an issue for me.

I find it simple to use, both on and off camera, and ETTL II works perfectly well wireless using the 7D internal flash as the commander.

Columbo · 26 Mar 2012 at 13:00

An Exception said:
I'd spend the extra on a used SB600. (approx £150)

I'm wanting to buy new otherwise I'd have been looking at some Nikon options.

Beepcake said:
I've got one (for Canon), ETTLII works a treat on and off camera, and the external build quality is spot on. Their quality control can be a bit patchy, but on the flip side there have been people hammering their flashes for years without issues.

Off camera slave & eTTL is whats drawing me to it and I can't see anything that offers these features for the same money.

In terms of QC issues, is it something to be worried about?

Columbo · 26 Mar 2012 at 13:02

Invertigo said:
In terms of specs, all it really lacks over the top canon 580EXII was high speed sync, commander mode and weather sealing, none of which are an issue for me.

I find it simple to use, both on and off camera, and ETTL II works perfectly well wireless using the 7D internal flash as the commander.

Cheers for that. None of those missing features would worry me either tbh. Simplicity is key as I'm a total flash noob so just want to start learning that basics.

Beepcake · 26 Mar 2012 at 13:24

The quality issues all seem to be linked to a capacitor, but apparently it can be replaced very easily should it fail outside of warranty, the actual physical build is top notch.

I bought mine from Photo Gadget, because they have a good rep on PoTN, I'd avoid anywhere that doesn't offer a 12 month warranty. If mine goes wrong I'll have to ship it back to China, which isn't ideal, but they seem to have a good returns policy which is the main thing.

I have a stand, clamp, umbrella and gels arriving this week too, I've spent a grand total of 130quid on a "starter" strobist setup that I can also use for "normal" flash work, can't really argue with that :-)

Columbo · 26 Mar 2012 at 13:33

Beepcake said:
The quality issues all seem to be linked to a capacitor, but apparently it can be replaced very easily should it fail outside of warranty, the actual physical build is top notch.

I bought mine from Photo Gadget, because they have a good rep on PoTN, I'd avoid anywhere that doesn't offer a 12 month warranty. If mine goes wrong I'll have to ship it back to China, which isn't ideal, but they seem to have a good returns policy which is the main thing.

I have a stand, clamp, umbrella and gels arriving this week too, I've spent a grand total of 130quid on a "starter" strobist setup that I can also use for "normal" flash work, can't really argue with that

Oooh I'd be interested to see what you've ordered, from where and what your feedback is as it sounds like you are going in the same direction I'm wanting to go.

Hunders · 26 Mar 2012 at 13:42

I have the 565EX. It's very good.

Beepcake · 26 Mar 2012 at 14:17

ManCuBuS said:
Oooh I'd be interested to see what you've ordered, from where and what your feedback is as it sounds like you are going in the same direction I'm wanting to go.

Hopefully all the bits will be here this week, I'll post when I've had a chance to give them a go.