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Budget Speelite

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  • 12-06-2014 7:47pm
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    Inf3cteddog
    Registered Users Posts: 12 ✭


    Hi,
    I'm looking to buy a speedlite, because I am shooting photos for a local disco soon. I was just wondering if any of you know of any cheap but descent speedlites?
    say, under €150??

    Thank you :D
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    Kenny Logins
    Registered Users Posts: 9,060 ✭✭✭Kenny Logins


    Yongnuo 565 or 568EX.

    http://flashhavoc.com/yongnuo-yn-568ex-review/


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    Inf3cteddog
    Registered Users Posts: 12 ✭Inf3cteddog


    Thank you for the quick reply,
    They look really good, thank you :D


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    Kenny Logins
    Registered Users Posts: 9,060 ✭✭✭Kenny Logins


    Just watch where you buy from. Some sellers (the majority) are based in China or Hong Kong, and can take weeks to deliver.


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    #5
    Inf3cteddog
    Registered Users Posts: 12 ✭Inf3cteddog


    I noticed that earlier, I kinda need it by next thursday, but I borrowed it from a friend, thanks for your help :)


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    IHPhoto
    Registered Users Posts: 92 ✭✭IHPhoto


    The problem with 3rd party speedlites is, you wont have ETTL, you will have to set your flash power manually.


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    Inf3cteddog
    Registered Users Posts: 12 ✭Inf3cteddog


    I will most likely be setting it myself anyway, to get the shots I want


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    Kenny Logins
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    IHPhoto wrote: »
    The problem with 3rd party speedlites is, you wont have TTL, you will have to set your flash power manually.

    Nonsense.


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    Inf3cteddog
    Registered Users Posts: 12 ✭Inf3cteddog


    Not all of them have TTL, but many more expensive ones do


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    Kenny Logins
    Registered Users Posts: 9,060 ✭✭✭Kenny Logins


    Inf3cteddog wrote: »
    Not all of them have TTL, but many more expensive ones do

    There aren't many Yongnuo models that don't have TTL nowadays (just the 460 and 560 AFAIK).


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    m5ex9oqjawdg2i
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    Kenny Logins wrote: »
    Just watch where you buy from. Some sellers (the majority) are based in China or Hong Kong, and can take weeks to deliver.

    This is nonsense...

    It takes longer for a package to arrive from the UK than it does HK.


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    Kenny Logins
    Registered Users Posts: 9,060 ✭✭✭Kenny Logins


    Nalani Helpful Arsonist wrote: »
    This is nonsense...

    It takes longer for a package to arrive from the UK than it does HK.

    :pac:


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    kelly1
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    Nonsense I say!! :pac:


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    Oran17
    Registered Users Posts: 17 ✭Oran17


    I've been using the Godox V860c goes for about €140 uses a lithium ion battery so fast recycle time also has both HSS and ETTL, blows the 430ex ii out of the water IMO.


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    Inf3cteddog
    Registered Users Posts: 12 ✭Inf3cteddog


    I just ordered the Yongnuo YN 560 III the other day, has anyone used it?


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    partyatmygaff
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    Inf3cteddog wrote: »
    I just ordered the Yongnuo YN 560 III the other day, has anyone used it?
    Many people. It's a fantastic manual flash. Easily the best value manual flash on sale at the moment. Genuinely equal to Nikon and Canon's offerings if you intend on shooting manual.


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    Inf3cteddog
    Registered Users Posts: 12 ✭Inf3cteddog


    Seems good anyway, I'd rather manual tobauto anyway


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    Kenny Logins
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    Inf3cteddog wrote: »
    I just ordered the Yongnuo YN 560 III the other day, has anyone used it?

    T'is fine, but as mentioned above, manual only.

    I hope you didn't blow the budget on that, they should only be ~€55. :)


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    Inf3cteddog
    Registered Users Posts: 12 ✭Inf3cteddog


    It was €52, but had to get two day delivery, so postage was quite a bit


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    adox
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    I have a Yongnuo 468ii and its great, although Im not a heavy flash user.
    It has TTL but I dont use it, just find it too unreliable. Use it in manual mode always.


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    IamBlip
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    Inf3cteddog wrote: »
    It was €52, but had to get two day delivery, so postage was quite a bit

    I bought the 560 iii last month as I wanted it for my sons communion but of course put it on the long finger (one week before), I decided to go with amazon uk ordered it on tues and had it thurs. It a manual flash but excellent for the money €56 if you want TTL get the EX model and still only pay about €130.


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    kevc2
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    I'm selling 2 YN560iii's on my adverts account.


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    #23
    almorris
    Registered Users Posts: 206 ✭✭almorris


    Hiya, sorry if this question is not quite in line with the Op. Does anyone know how much difference there is between 450w and 600w for location photos? ie would 450w be enough to light a bridal party outside on a sunny day? Also has anyone used T1 studio lighting store? I can't post my own questions yet. Apologies


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    Kenny Logins
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    kevc2 wrote: »
    I'm selling 2 YN560iii's on my adverts account.

    Not at that price. :pac:


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    kevc2
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    Kenny Logins wrote: »
    Not at that price. :pac:


    I wasn't aware of the price of them now, just changed it to €100 for the pair.


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    Kenny Logins
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    kevc2 wrote: »
    I wasn't aware of the price of them now, just changed it to €100 for the pair.

    TBH I got caught on that too when selling a MkII, the offer (a fair offer as it turns out) was so low that it made more sense to keep it. :D


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    kevc2
    Closed Accounts Posts: 500 ✭✭✭kevc2


    I paid €80 for each of them less than a year ago and then paid the customs charge when they came in also. It is a shame to sell them for €100.


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