Yn560??

yoon395 · 11-07-2011, 02:22 PM

I'm still quite new to this flash game but I've had my Sigma EF-610 Super for a little under a month and it's been working just great. However, I find that I'm only using it in manual, and was thinking that I could return the Sigma (~$250) get the YN560 (or 2) and use the extra funds on other lighting equipment. Other than TTL and such, how much of a difference will I feel using the YN560?
It looks like the Sigma has a guide number of 61 while the YN560 has a GN of 58. Will that be a noticeable difference? also is manually setting the zoom position any problem?
If it makes any difference, the YN560(s) will be often used off-camera with Cactus V5s.

yoon395 · 11-07-2011, 02:24 PM

Also, any suggestions on where to buy a pair?

joe.penn · 11-07-2011, 02:37 PM

$64 w/ free ship I think -> http://www.amazon.com/Yongnuo-YN-560-Speedlight-Flash-Canon/dp/B004GZLFHM/re...0701577&sr=8-1

I have a pair of them, great flashes - as soon as funds allow I will be purchasing a couple more. I use mine off camera with wireless triggers and haven't had an issue with them yet. To answer your questions about zoom position, I have had no problems setting it.

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yoon395 · 11-07-2011, 02:40 PM

Thanks for the input. I also realized that you probably can't use High Shutter speed sync with these correct?
Also, the link is for the Canon/Nikon model

The one for Pentax has 'Neewer' on it as the brand?

Mareket · 11-07-2011, 02:55 PM

You can't use High Speed Sync no, and as manual flashes I can't imagine how they could be any better really. And manually setting the zoom is no problem for off camera flash anyway. I've never heard of one with a Neewer branding though, I thought they generally did filters.

joe.penn · 11-07-2011, 03:23 PM

Originally posted by yoon395

The one for Pentax has 'Neewer' on it as the brand?

There are others for pentax you can get that are labeled Yongnuo (manufacturer labeled) through amazon...

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liukaitc · 11-07-2011, 05:43 PM

I sold pentax 540gfz a while ago too, and only using yn-560 now, both on-camera and off-camera..
even with on-camera, I find I only use manual..really, dial power up and down in yn-560 is very fast..unlike pentax 540fgz..need to press the botton first, and then flick the dial..with yn-560, just press left and right...very fast...

elliott · 11-08-2011, 05:04 PM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by yoon395

Thanks for the input. I also realized that you probably can't use High Shutter speed sync with these correct?
Also, the link is for the Canon/Nikon model

The one for Pentax has 'Neewer' on it as the brand?

You need a dedicated flash for HSS, the Yongnuo YN560 is a non-dedicated flash, which is universal, it will work on anything with a standard hotshoe or sync port. Because of this, it doesn't matter what the listing says, the YN560 works the same on all brands, they only really make one model. The stores list brand names to draw in users of those brands.

Yongnuo does sell some dedicated flashes with all of the TTL features for Canon and Nikon, but not Pentax, that would be the YN467, YN468 and YN565.

TOUGEFC · 11-08-2011, 05:38 PM

I have the sigma 610 super, yn 560 and Pentax af540.

The Pentax is the most powerfull and the YN is the weakest of those three.
The YN and 610 dont look the same, they are designed quite different.

If your only shooting manual then go with the YN560.

pop4 · 11-09-2011, 03:30 AM

Originally posted by yoon395

Thanks for the input. I also realized that you probably can't use High Shutter speed sync with these correct?

That is correct

Originally posted by yoon395

Also, the link is for the Canon/Nikon model

The one for Pentax has 'Neewer' on it as the brand?

It doesn't matter what brand amazon says they are for. It'll be the same flash whether it's for Canon or for Nikon or for Pentax.

Originally posted by yoon395

also is manually setting the zoom position any problem?

Never had a problem with manually setting the zoom position on my five YN560s; they're pretty easy to figure out how to use.

11-07-2011, 02:22 PM	#1
yoon395 Forum Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Atlanta, GA Posts: 93	Yn560?? I'm still quite new to this flash game but I've had my Sigma EF-610 Super for a little under a month and it's been working just great. However, I find that I'm only using it in manual, and was thinking that I could return the Sigma (~$250) get the YN560 (or 2) and use the extra funds on other lighting equipment. Other than TTL and such, how much of a difference will I feel using the YN560? It looks like the Sigma has a guide number of 61 while the YN560 has a GN of 58. Will that be a noticeable difference? also is manually setting the zoom position any problem? If it makes any difference, the YN560(s) will be often used off-camera with Cactus V5s.

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11-07-2011, 02:24 PM	#2
yoon395 Forum Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Atlanta, GA Posts: 93 Original Poster	Also, any suggestions on where to buy a pair?

11-07-2011, 02:37 PM	#3
joe.penn Veteran Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Maryland (Right Outside Washington DC) Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 2,902	$64 w/ free ship I think -> http://www.amazon.com/Yongnuo-YN-560-Speedlight-Flash-Canon/dp/B004GZLFHM/re...0701577&sr=8-1 I have a pair of them, great flashes - as soon as funds allow I will be purchasing a couple more. I use mine off camera with wireless triggers and haven't had an issue with them yet. To answer your questions about zoom position, I have had no problems setting it. --

11-07-2011, 02:40 PM	#4
yoon395 Forum Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Atlanta, GA Posts: 93 Original Poster	Thanks for the input. I also realized that you probably can't use High Shutter speed sync with these correct? Also, the link is for the Canon/Nikon model The one for Pentax has 'Neewer' on it as the brand?

11-07-2011, 02:55 PM	#5
Mareket Veteran Member Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Chester Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 719	You can't use High Speed Sync no, and as manual flashes I can't imagine how they could be any better really. And manually setting the zoom is no problem for off camera flash anyway. I've never heard of one with a Neewer branding though, I thought they generally did filters.

11-07-2011, 03:23 PM	#6
joe.penn Veteran Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Maryland (Right Outside Washington DC) Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 2,902	Originally posted by yoon395 The one for Pentax has 'Neewer' on it as the brand? There are others for pentax you can get that are labeled Yongnuo (manufacturer labeled) through amazon... --

11-07-2011, 05:43 PM	#7
liukaitc Veteran Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: New York Photos: Albums Posts: 1,008	I sold pentax 540gfz a while ago too, and only using yn-560 now, both on-camera and off-camera.. even with on-camera, I find I only use manual..really, dial power up and down in yn-560 is very fast..unlike pentax 540fgz..need to press the botton first, and then flick the dial..with yn-560, just press left and right...very fast...

11-08-2011, 05:04 PM - 1 Like	#8
elliott Inactive Account Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: North Carolina Photos: Albums Posts: 1,720	Originally posted by yoon395 Thanks for the input. I also realized that you probably can't use High Shutter speed sync with these correct? Also, the link is for the Canon/Nikon model The one for Pentax has 'Neewer' on it as the brand? You need a dedicated flash for HSS, the Yongnuo YN560 is a non-dedicated flash, which is universal, it will work on anything with a standard hotshoe or sync port. Because of this, it doesn't matter what the listing says, the YN560 works the same on all brands, they only really make one model. The stores list brand names to draw in users of those brands. Yongnuo does sell some dedicated flashes with all of the TTL features for Canon and Nikon, but not Pentax, that would be the YN467, YN468 and YN565.

11-08-2011, 05:38 PM	#9
TOUGEFC Veteran Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Brisbane Photos: Gallery Posts: 3,561	I have the sigma 610 super, yn 560 and Pentax af540. The Pentax is the most powerfull and the YN is the weakest of those three. The YN and 610 dont look the same, they are designed quite different. If your only shooting manual then go with the YN560.

11-09-2011, 03:30 AM	#10
pop4 Veteran Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: YMML Photos: Gallery Posts: 1,879	Originally posted by yoon395 Thanks for the input. I also realized that you probably can't use High Shutter speed sync with these correct? That is correct Originally posted by yoon395 Also, the link is for the Canon/Nikon model The one for Pentax has 'Neewer' on it as the brand? It doesn't matter what brand amazon says they are for. It'll be the same flash whether it's for Canon or for Nikon or for Pentax. Originally posted by yoon395 also is manually setting the zoom position any problem? Never had a problem with manually setting the zoom position on my five YN560s; they're pretty easy to figure out how to use.