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usrbrv8 · 02-13-2012, 03:25 PM

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I have been watching the Yongnuo ebay store for about a month now and they just released their update to the YN-560. It is supposed to be very similar to the old 560, just with a lcd display.

Yongnuo Upgraded Flash Speedlite YN-560 II for Pentax K200D K100D K20D K10D | eBay

Speedlights.net preview
Yongnuo Speedlite YN560-II Manual Flash (new upgraded ‘mark II’ version) | Speedlights.net

I was supprised that it is only like $6.00 more expensive thatn the original model. I will probably be ordering one next month and will post some pics if no one beats me to it.

enoeske · 02-13-2012, 04:04 PM

Thanks for the heads up...I've been waiting for these for a while now. I'm in for 2.

TZH · 02-13-2012, 05:30 PM

Originally posted by usrbrv8

Yongnuo Upgraded Flash Speedlite YN-560 II for Pentax K200D K100D K20D K10D | eBay

I though it have pttl , but it just a manual light with universal mount for any hotshoe but Sony ....
The hyperlink title confused me

When will YongNuo launch pttl flash ?

elliott · 02-13-2012, 07:44 PM

Wow, that LCD is a much welcomed improvement over the LEDs of the first model. I was thinking about getting another 560 soon to go with my current one, but looks like I'll save up a little more and go for a pair of these and keep the old model as a 3rd light.

I'm fine with it not being P-TTL, very few of my lenses will allow that anyway, but one with a thyristor mode would be really awesome.

usrbrv8 · 02-13-2012, 09:46 PM

TZH,
At the moment it does not look like Yongnuo has any plans to release a Pentax P-ttl flash (at least no plans I have read about and they have never made a p-ttl flash before so I don't know why they would start now). That being said it would be nice if they would, a little more competition in that area might force Pentax Ricoh to make some updates to their line up (AF360).

Since Yonguno already has a good deal of experience reverse engineering Canon and Nikon ttl it would be nice to see them take a crack at p-ttl and maybe release a p-ttl supporedt radio trigger.

TZH · 02-14-2012, 12:57 AM

Originally posted by usrbrv8

At the moment it does not look like Yongnuo has any plans to release a Pentax P-ttl flash (at least no plans I have read about and they have never made a p-ttl flash before so I don't know why they would start now). That being said it would be nice if they would, a little more competition in that area might force Pentax Ricoh to make some updates to their line up (AF360).

Since Yonguno already has a good deal of experience reverse engineering Canon and Nikon ttl it would be nice to see them take a crack at p-ttl and maybe release a p-ttl supporedt radio trigger.

I'm using AF360 and quite painful as it is lag of swivel .... and power is just barely.

stormtech · 02-14-2012, 06:37 AM

Thanks for the heads up!

I've been waiting for this release to get my first manual flash setup. Going to be getting 2 plus a trigger set.

Anyone recommend the Yongnuo triggers (proper model numbers)? I thought I might as well order the whole setup from their ebay store.

pinholecam · 02-14-2012, 07:51 AM

Those with a K5, just take note.
I've heard of problems with this version of the flash on the k5 after firmware update.
So pls check with YN ebay store itself or do a web search on this topic.

One thread right here :
https://www.pentaxforums.com/forums/pentax-k-5-forum/162331-mounted-yn-560-flash-problem.html

usrbrv8 · 02-14-2012, 08:23 AM

stormtech,
I don't have any experience with the YN triggers, but I would highly recommend the cactus v5 triggers if you can expand your budget a little. They have worked great for me.

stormtech · 02-14-2012, 08:30 AM

Originally posted by usrbrv8

stormtech,
I don't have any experience with the YN triggers, but I would highly recommend the cactus v5 triggers if you can expand your budget a little. They have worked great for me.

Thanks for that - during my research I've heard nothing but good reviews for the Cactus v5's, and they aren't that much more money.

jeztastic · 03-06-2012, 02:38 AM

Just recieved one. Initial impressions are good, sturdy with a nice case. I'll post a review soon.

stormtech · 03-06-2012, 07:14 PM

Originally posted by jeztastic

Just recieved one. Initial impressions are good, sturdy with a nice case. I'll post a review soon.

Great - looking forward to your thoughts.

supersimon27 · 03-07-2012, 12:38 AM

Pls let us know if this Yn-560II can work with K5 with the current firmware .

If yes it will be great

jeztastic · 03-07-2012, 06:10 AM

Originally posted by supersimon27

Pls let us know if this Yn-560II can work with K5 with the current firmware .

If yes it will be great

Can't help - I only have a K10D

enoeske · 03-07-2012, 08:59 AM - **2 Likes**

Comes in a nicely designed box

Sturdy case that holds the flash and foot

Comes with foot

Built in wide and diffuser and bounce card

Bounce card can be used seperately from wide and diffuser

02-13-2012, 03:25 PM	#1
usrbrv8 Junior Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: Chicago Posts: 47	Yongnuo YN-560 II now avaiable Staff note: This post may contain affiliate links, which means Pentax Forums may earn a small commission if a visitor clicks through and makes a purchase. If you would like to support the forum directly, you may also make a donation here. I have been watching the Yongnuo ebay store for about a month now and they just released their update to the YN-560. It is supposed to be very similar to the old 560, just with a lcd display. Yongnuo Upgraded Flash Speedlite YN-560 II for Pentax K200D K100D K20D K10D \| eBay Speedlights.net preview Yongnuo Speedlite YN560-II Manual Flash (new upgraded ‘mark II’ version) \| Speedlights.net I was supprised that it is only like $6.00 more expensive thatn the original model. I will probably be ordering one next month and will post some pics if no one beats me to it.

03-07-2012, 12:38 AM	#13
supersimon27 Junior Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Posts: 48	Pls help to check Pls let us know if this Yn-560II can work with K5 with the current firmware . If yes it will be great

03-07-2012, 08:59 AM - 2 Likes	#15
enoeske Veteran Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Surprise, Az Photos: Gallery Posts: 2,136	Comes in a nicely designed box Sturdy case that holds the flash and foot Comes with foot Built in wide and diffuser and bounce card Bounce card can be used seperately from wide and diffuser Last edited by enoeske; 03-07-2012 at 01:46 PM.

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02-13-2012, 04:04 PM	#2
enoeske Veteran Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Surprise, Az Photos: Gallery Posts: 2,136	Thanks for the heads up...I've been waiting for these for a while now. I'm in for 2.

02-13-2012, 05:30 PM	#3
TZH Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Kuala Lumpur Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 118	Originally posted by usrbrv8 Yongnuo Upgraded Flash Speedlite YN-560 II for Pentax K200D K100D K20D K10D \| eBay I though it have pttl , but it just a manual light with universal mount for any hotshoe but Sony .... The hyperlink title confused me When will YongNuo launch pttl flash ?

02-13-2012, 07:44 PM	#4
elliott Inactive Account Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: North Carolina Photos: Albums Posts: 1,720	Wow, that LCD is a much welcomed improvement over the LEDs of the first model. I was thinking about getting another 560 soon to go with my current one, but looks like I'll save up a little more and go for a pair of these and keep the old model as a 3rd light. I'm fine with it not being P-TTL, very few of my lenses will allow that anyway, but one with a thyristor mode would be really awesome.

02-13-2012, 09:46 PM	#5
usrbrv8 Junior Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: Chicago Posts: 47 Original Poster	TZH, At the moment it does not look like Yongnuo has any plans to release a Pentax P-ttl flash (at least no plans I have read about and they have never made a p-ttl flash before so I don't know why they would start now). That being said it would be nice if they would, a little more competition in that area might force Pentax Ricoh to make some updates to their line up (AF360). Since Yonguno already has a good deal of experience reverse engineering Canon and Nikon ttl it would be nice to see them take a crack at p-ttl and maybe release a p-ttl supporedt radio trigger.

02-14-2012, 12:57 AM	#6
TZH Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Kuala Lumpur Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 118	Originally posted by usrbrv8 At the moment it does not look like Yongnuo has any plans to release a Pentax P-ttl flash (at least no plans I have read about and they have never made a p-ttl flash before so I don't know why they would start now). That being said it would be nice if they would, a little more competition in that area might force Pentax Ricoh to make some updates to their line up (AF360). Since Yonguno already has a good deal of experience reverse engineering Canon and Nikon ttl it would be nice to see them take a crack at p-ttl and maybe release a p-ttl supporedt radio trigger. I'm using AF360 and quite painful as it is lag of swivel .... and power is just barely.

02-14-2012, 06:37 AM	#7
stormtech Veteran Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: In the boonies (NW Penna) Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 5,744	Thanks for the heads up! I've been waiting for this release to get my first manual flash setup. Going to be getting 2 plus a trigger set. Anyone recommend the Yongnuo triggers (proper model numbers)? I thought I might as well order the whole setup from their ebay store.

02-14-2012, 07:51 AM	#8
pinholecam Pentaxian Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: North Photos: Gallery Posts: 4,710	Those with a K5, just take note. I've heard of problems with this version of the flash on the k5 after firmware update. So pls check with YN ebay store itself or do a web search on this topic. One thread right here : https://www.pentaxforums.com/forums/pentax-k-5-forum/162331-mounted-yn-560-flash-problem.html

02-14-2012, 08:23 AM	#9
usrbrv8 Junior Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: Chicago Posts: 47 Original Poster	stormtech, I don't have any experience with the YN triggers, but I would highly recommend the cactus v5 triggers if you can expand your budget a little. They have worked great for me.

02-14-2012, 08:30 AM	#10
stormtech Veteran Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: In the boonies (NW Penna) Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 5,744	Originally posted by usrbrv8 stormtech, I don't have any experience with the YN triggers, but I would highly recommend the cactus v5 triggers if you can expand your budget a little. They have worked great for me. Thanks for that - during my research I've heard nothing but good reviews for the Cactus v5's, and they aren't that much more money.

03-06-2012, 02:38 AM	#11
jeztastic Veteran Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Canterbury Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 596	Just recieved one. Initial impressions are good, sturdy with a nice case. I'll post a review soon.

03-06-2012, 07:14 PM	#12
stormtech Veteran Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: In the boonies (NW Penna) Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 5,744	Originally posted by jeztastic Just recieved one. Initial impressions are good, sturdy with a nice case. I'll post a review soon. Great - looking forward to your thoughts.

03-07-2012, 06:10 AM	#14
jeztastic Veteran Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Canterbury Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 596	Originally posted by supersimon27 Pls let us know if this Yn-560II can work with K5 with the current firmware . If yes it will be great Can't help - I only have a K10D

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