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Choosing a 1st Flash

  • 18-04-2013 6:10pm
    #1
    rochestown
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 243 ✭✭


    Can anyone please offer some advise...

    I am looking for a flash to accompany my Canon 650D - i need a flash because i am not getting great results indoors and am told that a flash will solve ALL my problems!!

    I don't want to break the bank and had a budget of £50 which i have now brought up to £100 - in this bracket i have worked it down to two flashes - the Nissin Di622 Mark11 or the YONGNUO 565EX ETTL.

    I have done research and as im a Newbie in this area i cant seem to differentiate between the two all i know is that i should have TTL on the flash (both options have this).

    Can anyone please offer any advise on which one to choose or is there another i should be looking for ?

    Thanks in advance...


Comments

  • #2
    Kenny Logins
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 9,060 ✭✭✭Kenny Logins


    No experience with Nissin, but I have two Yongnuos that I can't find fault with. T


  • #3
    Effects
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 9,760 ✭✭✭Effects


    You could also go for a second hand Canon flash from adverts. €115 will get you an alright one.


  • #4
    Ben D Bus
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,151 ✭✭✭Ben D Bus


    I also have 2 Yongnuo's (YN468-II for Nikon). Never a problem with them.


  • #5
    andy_g
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 7,561 ✭✭✭andy_g


    Im using a Canon EX430 mkii and love it


  • #6
    rochestown
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 243 ✭✭rochestown


    Thanks Guys appreciate the advice...


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  • #7
    zero19
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 5,641 ✭✭✭zero19


    I have an older Yongnuo, great yolk for the money.


  • #8
    rochestown
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 243 ✭✭rochestown


    I have just been offered a used Canon Speedlite 580EX from a mate of mine - reckon this would be the best option above the other two?


  • #9
    lisatiffany
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 536 ✭✭✭lisatiffany


    A friend just bought a third party flash for his canon, I can't remember the make but he was showing me its features and how well it worked / etc, then he said it was less than €125 euros at which point I remember spending about €800 on an official nikon flash. Did I get the use out of it? not really but it's handy for some events I'd cover where I need the extra burst. Honestly I reckon it comes down to how much you are willing to spend and if you will get to use out of it, in my experience it doesn't always have to be canon or nikon to do a good job.


  • #10
    rochestown
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 243 ✭✭rochestown


    Thanks all for your advise - i went with the Canon Speedlite 580EX in the end and i cant tell you how delighted i am - its like a new camera!! Amazing pictures from the camera now... this photography lark is getting addictive and EXPENSIVE!!!


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