flash gun advice

[diviy]

Currently looking for a flashgun on a budget any opinions on the Yongnuo Speedlite YN-460

Cheers Gerry

 

[diviy]

Anyone ?

 

[Keebsuk]

If I was buying I would go for the Nissin di866 mk2. It's a similar price but a better flash.

Andy

 

[gadgeteer]

The 460 isn't TTL. What's your budget? What about looking for a second hand Jessops 360AFD? That was my first flash and I loved it. The only thing which let it down was the recycle time.

 

[joker2006]

I had the afd 360 as my first flash and served me well the only problem I had with it was when on camera if you had it at any other angle than 90 degress would not register focal distance of lens. Apart from that I had one for 2 years and served me well

 

[diviy]

I managed to pic up a afd 360 brand new for £35.00 next on the list is a tripod lent it out to my daughter friend and she lost it and no chance of her replacing it not happy but you live and learn.

 

[adrianday]

I've been using 3 Yongnuo YN-465 speedlights in conjunction with Yongnuo triggers. Can't fault 'em. Added bonus of TTL when mounted on the camera.

 

[tiredoffilm]

I've been using 3 Yongnuo YN-465 speedlights in conjunction with Yongnuo triggers. Can't fault 'em. Added bonus of TTL when mounted on the camera.

Do they go into standby if not triggered for a couple of minutes like my annoying 420EZ ones do :bang:

 

[adrianday]

Do they go into standby if not triggered for a couple of minutes like my annoying 420EZ ones do :bang:

They do. But they wake up instantly. Haven't had any problems.

 

[odd jim]

I had the afd 360 as my first flash and served me well the only problem I had with it was when on camera if you had it at any other angle than 90 degress would not register focal distance of lens. Apart from that I had one for 2 years and served me well

Same as most flashes when you rotate the head away from the subject.

 

[tiredoffilm]

They do. But they wake up instantly. Haven't had any problems.

Thanks, do you know if they still wake up if on remote wireless triggers?

 

[adrianday]

Thanks, do you know if they still wake up if on remote wireless triggers?

Yup. Take the plunge. I doubt you'll be disappointed.

 

[Surrey Weddings]

i'm a big fan of the nissins too.... not tried any other except canon ones... canon ones are better though, but for a price..

 

[SpikeK6]

I have the Jessops afd360 and for all its a great flash I have just bought the canon 580ex

I bought it for the higher Guide numbers

 

[Steve Smith]

Added bonus of TTL when mounted on the camera.

Or an extension cable like the Nissin SC-01.


Steve.