Are these a good intro to off camera flash?

Brooke Meyer · 12-28-2016, 09:22 PM

Originally posted by Leumas

I want to get into using off-camera flash, and some soft boxes etc, with my K-70.
Looking at getting these for my first setup. Seemed to have great feedback.

Amazon.com : Yongnuo 2pcs YN560 IV Flash kit +YN560TX LCD Wireless Flash Controller For Nikon : Camera & Photo

Have 4 earlier versions, YN560 IIIs plus the YN560 TX and a pair of RF603 N II Triggers. Use for headshots, outdoor portraits, occasional commercial, things that don't need bigger lights.

**Ex Finn.** · 01-06-2017, 05:16 PM - **1 Like**

Got mine yesterday, having a blast playing with them!

Leumas · 01-07-2017, 03:30 PM - **1 Like**

Just got everything together in my kit yesterday night.
Setup in my living room, and did a first time test shoot with a couple different techniques.
I'm loving the 2 speedlights, and umbrella softboxes so far.
Definitely a good choice. Now I can take my portraits to the next level!

Umbrella box on each side, and black reflector in the back

Side umbrella box, front 45degree key umbrella box, and black reflector in back

Silver reflector left side, High-key off white wall with bare speedlight, and front right key umbrella box.

stub · 01-07-2017, 04:45 PM - **1 Like**

Nice images for starting point... Looks like it kept your interest...

Class A · 01-07-2017, 11:11 PM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by Leumas

Setup in my living room, and did a first time test shoot with a couple different techniques.

Nice!

Side-lighting can be a very good technique but for more natural results you may want to try to move the light sources higher up.

Winder · 01-17-2017, 06:17 PM - **1 Like**

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12-28-2016, 09:22 PM	#16
Brooke Meyer Guest	Originally posted by Leumas I want to get into using off-camera flash, and some soft boxes etc, with my K-70. Looking at getting these for my first setup. Seemed to have great feedback. Amazon.com : Yongnuo 2pcs YN560 IV Flash kit +YN560TX LCD Wireless Flash Controller For Nikon : Camera & Photo Have 4 earlier versions, YN560 IIIs plus the YN560 TX and a pair of RF603 N II Triggers. Use for headshots, outdoor portraits, occasional commercial, things that don't need bigger lights.

01-06-2017, 05:16 PM - 1 Like	#17
Ex Finn. Site Supporter Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Southern Maryland. Espoo. Kouvola. Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 7,975	Got mine yesterday, having a blast playing with them!

01-07-2017, 03:30 PM - 1 Like	#18
Leumas Veteran Member Join Date: Aug 2016 Posts: 454 Original Poster	Just got everything together in my kit yesterday night. Setup in my living room, and did a first time test shoot with a couple different techniques. I'm loving the 2 speedlights, and umbrella softboxes so far. Definitely a good choice. Now I can take my portraits to the next level! Umbrella box on each side, and black reflector in the back Side umbrella box, front 45degree key umbrella box, and black reflector in back Silver reflector left side, High-key off white wall with bare speedlight, and front right key umbrella box.

01-07-2017, 04:45 PM - 1 Like	#19
stub Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Manchester Photos: Gallery Posts: 227	Nice images for starting point... Looks like it kept your interest...

01-07-2017, 11:11 PM - 1 Like	#20
Class A Pentaxian Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Wellington, New Zealand Posts: 11,251	Originally posted by Leumas Setup in my living room, and did a first time test shoot with a couple different techniques. Nice! Side-lighting can be a very good technique but for more natural results you may want to try to move the light sources higher up.