Originally posted by Blacknight659 Alright,
I am looking for an affordable wireless flash controller and flashes. I want to control 3 flases (or more in the future). I was set on the Cactus system, however.... I just found the YN560-TX system. I feel this system is cheaper and may work great for me.
I want to use this set up for my studio, weddings, and live events.
NOTE: I already have a YN560-III, I want to buy the YN560-TX and 2 x YN560-IV flasehes IF I go with this system.
Camera: Pentax K-5ii
What are your thoughts?
I am running this config.
x1 560-TX
x1 560III
x2 560IV
1 RF 601 (for backup)
(I got Metz 48, Vivtar 285HV, 560II and a small flash if need be, but they have been unused for a while now)
Some points from my usage :
1. 560TX and 560III/IV flash works well, but you can't group the 560III
2. Grouping/Pwr/zoom control of the flash is very convenient when working in a studio setup (ie. flash in the soft boxes and a distance from each other) and when the flashes are placed in strategic spots on location to light up the place (ie. a large church or hall)
3. In theory, 560IV can be a controller as well, but I've found that at least on one unit, it drains battery too fast to be reliable. (so stick to a RF601 or 560TX )
4. The RF601 can't group or control power, but does allow me to mount a flash on it. So I have a few flashes off camera in strategic lighting areas and one on the camera so that the location I'm shooting always benefits from a bounced flash (often acting as the Key light) .
Happy user overall.
The price of the two 560IV and the 560TX cost less than my Metz 48.