Are these a good intro to off camera flash?

Leumas · 12-26-2016, 11:03 PM

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

BROO · 12-26-2016, 11:11 PM - **1 Like**

I have this setup. They are cheap but good manual Speedlite flashguns. I got mine from B&H for a similar price. Also look at an umbrella and stand for studio work. You can learn the basics with this setup without spending too much.

Leumas · 12-26-2016, 11:25 PM

Originally posted by BROO

I have this setup. They are cheap but good manual Speedlite flashguns. I got mine from B&H for a similar price. Also look at an umbrella and stand for studio work. You can learn the basics with this setup without spending too much.

Thanks for the feedback.
Yeah, for a total of $300 I can get those, plus 2 octagonal softboxes, 2 stands, and 2 speedlite mounts. Seems like a pretty good deal for a 2 light setup

redcat · 12-27-2016, 12:22 AM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by Leumas

Yeah, for a total of $300 I can get those, plus 2 octagonal softboxes, 2 stands, and 2 speedlite mounts. Seems like a pretty good deal for a 2 light setup

those are more than enough for the strobist intro

I'm learning with 2 flash myself, a lot of fun, I can say

**clackers** · 12-27-2016, 01:51 AM

It'll be great!

LensBeginner · 12-27-2016, 02:18 AM

Yup, very nice!
I have a mkIII and a mkIV which as you know doubles as a trigger when I only need the off-camera flash, or both.
You'll have plenty of options.

stub · 12-27-2016, 03:14 AM

I have this set up. The tx560 trigger works really well for remote power and zoom setting. creates fabulous portraits...

davek · 12-27-2016, 03:26 AM

Another happy user here.

**Ex Finn.** · 12-27-2016, 06:59 PM - **1 Like**

Thank`s for the link. I just pulled the trigger on that.

Winder · 12-27-2016, 08:06 PM - **1 Like**

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

Strobist: Lighting 101

And if you are really serious about it http://dedpxl.com/product/onelight/ is a very good video (7 hours) on using flash. Zack is a very good instructor.

Class A · 12-28-2016, 08:08 AM - **2 Likes**

Originally posted by Leumas

Looking at getting these for my first setup.

Looks like unbeatable value for money, but that only works if the gear does not break. Have a look at the ratings of a single YN 560 IV unit (13% one star reviews).

Also be aware that this gear will never give you the ability to use shutter speeds higher than 1/180s (or 1/200s on a K-1). This need not be a limitation for your particular needs, but it is good to make a concious decision about it.

**Ex Finn.** · 12-28-2016, 05:36 PM

Originally posted by Class A

Looks like unbeatable value for money, but that only works if the gear does not break.

Cheap is what cheap does. We go in knowing that. Not giving up our day-jobs I hope!

jake14mw · 12-28-2016, 06:35 PM

That Yongnuo setup is an excellent choice, especially for the money. I have them and am happy with them. Godox however has surpassed Yongnuo recently with their offerings. Yongnuo has some quality problems and does not address these problems. Godox has surpassed Yongnuo in my opinion. Similar prices, and a more cohesive system.

redcat · 12-28-2016, 08:00 PM

Originally posted by jake14mw

Godox however has surpassed Yongnuo recently with their offerings

do you have any link for the Godox offer ? it'd be interesting to have a competition

jake14mw · 12-28-2016, 08:16 PM

Godox equipment is also rebranded under many other names including Bolt, and Flashpoint by Adorama. Ordering the Flashpoint by Adorama gives you excellent customer service. This is the equivelent flash to the Yongnuo ones. Flashpoint Zoom R2 Manual Flash with Integrated R2 Radio Transceiver FP-LF-SM-Z. If you can spend a little more and faster recycle times are important to you, this one has a lithium ion battery instead of AAs. Flashpoint Zoom Li-on Manual R2 On-Camera Flash Speedlight FP-LF-SM-ZL-V2. Here is the transmitter, Flashpoint R2 TTL Transmitter for Canon FP-RR-R2-T-C

12-26-2016, 11:03 PM	#1
Leumas Veteran Member Join Date: Aug 2016 Posts: 454	Are these a good intro to off camera flash? 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

12-27-2016, 03:14 AM	#7
stub Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Manchester Photos: Gallery Posts: 227	Great choice I have this set up. The tx560 trigger works really well for remote power and zoom setting. creates fabulous portraits...

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12-26-2016, 11:11 PM - 1 Like	#2
BROO Veteran Member Join Date: Feb 2016 Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 655	I have this setup. They are cheap but good manual Speedlite flashguns. I got mine from B&H for a similar price. Also look at an umbrella and stand for studio work. You can learn the basics with this setup without spending too much.

12-26-2016, 11:25 PM	#3
Leumas Veteran Member Join Date: Aug 2016 Posts: 454 Original Poster	Originally posted by BROO I have this setup. They are cheap but good manual Speedlite flashguns. I got mine from B&H for a similar price. Also look at an umbrella and stand for studio work. You can learn the basics with this setup without spending too much. Thanks for the feedback. Yeah, for a total of $300 I can get those, plus 2 octagonal softboxes, 2 stands, and 2 speedlite mounts. Seems like a pretty good deal for a 2 light setup

12-27-2016, 12:22 AM - 1 Like	#4
redcat Veteran Member Join Date: Jul 2014 Location: Paris Photos: Gallery Posts: 1,939	Originally posted by Leumas Yeah, for a total of $300 I can get those, plus 2 octagonal softboxes, 2 stands, and 2 speedlite mounts. Seems like a pretty good deal for a 2 light setup those are more than enough for the strobist intro I'm learning with 2 flash myself, a lot of fun, I can say

12-27-2016, 01:51 AM	#5
clackers Otis Memorial Pentaxian Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: Melbourne Photos: Albums Posts: 16,397	It'll be great!

12-27-2016, 02:18 AM	#6
LensBeginner Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2014 Photos: Albums Posts: 4,696	Yup, very nice! I have a mkIII and a mkIV which as you know doubles as a trigger when I only need the off-camera flash, or both. You'll have plenty of options.

12-27-2016, 03:26 AM	#8
davek Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Elmira, On, Canada Posts: 461	Another happy user here.

12-27-2016, 06:59 PM - 1 Like	#9
Ex Finn. Site Supporter Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Southern Maryland. Espoo. Kouvola. Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 7,975	Thank`s for the link. I just pulled the trigger on that.

12-27-2016, 08:06 PM - 1 Like	#10
Winder Veteran Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Tennessee Posts: 6,617	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 Strobist: Lighting 101 And if you are really serious about it http://dedpxl.com/product/onelight/ is a very good video (7 hours) on using flash. Zack is a very good instructor.

12-28-2016, 08:08 AM - 2 Likes	#11
Class A Pentaxian Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Wellington, New Zealand Posts: 11,251	Originally posted by Leumas Looking at getting these for my first setup. Looks like unbeatable value for money, but that only works if the gear does not break. Have a look at the ratings of a single YN 560 IV unit (13% one star reviews). Also be aware that this gear will never give you the ability to use shutter speeds higher than 1/180s (or 1/200s on a K-1). This need not be a limitation for your particular needs, but it is good to make a concious decision about it.

12-28-2016, 05:36 PM	#12
Ex Finn. Site Supporter Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Southern Maryland. Espoo. Kouvola. Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 7,975	Originally posted by Class A Looks like unbeatable value for money, but that only works if the gear does not break. Cheap is what cheap does. We go in knowing that. Not giving up our day-jobs I hope!

12-28-2016, 06:35 PM	#13
jake14mw Veteran Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Connecticut, USA Posts: 977	That Yongnuo setup is an excellent choice, especially for the money. I have them and am happy with them. Godox however has surpassed Yongnuo recently with their offerings. Yongnuo has some quality problems and does not address these problems. Godox has surpassed Yongnuo in my opinion. Similar prices, and a more cohesive system.

12-28-2016, 08:00 PM	#14
redcat Veteran Member Join Date: Jul 2014 Location: Paris Photos: Gallery Posts: 1,939	Originally posted by jake14mw Godox however has surpassed Yongnuo recently with their offerings do you have any link for the Godox offer ? it'd be interesting to have a competition

12-28-2016, 08:16 PM	#15
jake14mw Veteran Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Connecticut, USA Posts: 977	Godox equipment is also rebranded under many other names including Bolt, and Flashpoint by Adorama. Ordering the Flashpoint by Adorama gives you excellent customer service. This is the equivelent flash to the Yongnuo ones. Flashpoint Zoom R2 Manual Flash with Integrated R2 Radio Transceiver FP-LF-SM-Z. If you can spend a little more and faster recycle times are important to you, this one has a lithium ion battery instead of AAs. Flashpoint Zoom Li-on Manual R2 On-Camera Flash Speedlight FP-LF-SM-ZL-V2. Here is the transmitter, Flashpoint R2 TTL Transmitter for Canon FP-RR-R2-T-C