Budget Speelite

Inf3cteddog

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

Kenny Logins

Yongnuo 565 or 568EX.

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

Inf3cteddog

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

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.

Inf3cteddog

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

IHPhoto

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

Inf3cteddog

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

Kenny Logins

IHPhoto wrote: »

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

Nonsense.

Inf3cteddog

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

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).

m5ex9oqjawdg2i

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.

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:

kelly1

Nonsense I say!! :pac:

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.

Inf3cteddog

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

partyatmygaff

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.

Inf3cteddog

Seems good anyway, I'd rather manual tobauto anyway

Kenny Logins

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.

Inf3cteddog

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

adox

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.

IamBlip

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.

kevc2

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

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

Kenny Logins

kevc2 wrote: »

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

Not at that price. :pac:

kevc2

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.

Kenny Logins

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.

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.