Looking for a "cheap" upgrade

**brightseal** · 04-24-2018, 09:11 AM

AndrewN · 04-24-2018, 09:24 AM - **1 Like**

Have a look at the Yongno 585, it’s actually a p-ttl flash. I’ve been using one for about a year now and I quite like it.

**rr1736** · 04-24-2018, 09:35 AM - **1 Like**

I have the Yongno 585 and it works well and the price was very affordable

**brightseal** · 04-24-2018, 11:16 AM

The 585 at only $80 is within my price range but.....

Actually it looks about right for what I need it for. Just purchased it.

Thanks!

Last edited by brightseal; 04-24-2018 at 12:19 PM.

AndrewN · 04-25-2018, 12:46 AM

Great! Let us know how you get on with it.

Cheers.

bdery · 04-25-2018, 05:05 AM

Originally posted by AndrewN

Have a look at the Yongno 585, it’s actually a p-ttl flash.

The other options are Shanny and, if you want a little more features and quality, the Metz 52 AF-1.

bdery · 04-25-2018, 05:06 AM

Originally posted by AndrewN

Have a look at the Yongno 585, it’s actually a p-ttl flash.

The other options are Shanny and, if you want a little more features and quality, the Metz 52 AF-1.

04-24-2018, 09:11 AM	#1
brightseal Site Supporter Join Date: Dec 2015 Location: Central New Jersey Photos: Albums Posts: 398	Looking for a "cheap" upgrade Need suggestions on a cheap upgrade over AF201FG. Looking to by used at B&H or Adorama. I don't need a $400 flash at this point, is there like something intermediate? i.e. swivel head , more power, bigger in size but not too big. Possible choices: Pentax AF-540FGZ II Dedicated Shoe Mount Zoom Flash, Guide Number 177 at ISO 100 Yongnuo YN560EX Manual Speedlite Flash / TTL Slave Flash for Canon, Nikon, Olympus and Pentax DSLR Cameras Metz 48 AF-1 Shoe Mount Flash for for Pentax & Samsung TTL Digital Cameras, Guide Number 158' Used Pentax AF-540 FGZ P-TTL Shoe Mount Flash 30425 B&H Photo Used Metz mecablitz 44 AF-1 digital Flash for Pentax MZ 44317PS Any advice, thanks.

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04-24-2018, 09:24 AM - 1 Like	#2
AndrewN Junior Member Join Date: Jan 2017 Location: Derby Photos: Gallery Posts: 31	Have a look at the Yongno 585, it’s actually a p-ttl flash. I’ve been using one for about a year now and I quite like it.

04-24-2018, 09:35 AM - 1 Like	#3
rr1736 Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Chicago Illinois Photos: Albums Posts: 111	I have the Yongno 585 and it works well and the price was very affordable

04-24-2018, 11:16 AM	#4
brightseal Site Supporter Join Date: Dec 2015 Location: Central New Jersey Photos: Albums Posts: 398 Original Poster	The 585 at only $80 is within my price range but..... Actually it looks about right for what I need it for. Just purchased it. Thanks! Last edited by brightseal; 04-24-2018 at 12:19 PM.

04-25-2018, 12:46 AM	#5
AndrewN Junior Member Join Date: Jan 2017 Location: Derby Photos: Gallery Posts: 31	Great! Let us know how you get on with it. Cheers.

04-25-2018, 05:05 AM	#6
bdery Pentaxian Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Quebec city, Canada Photos: Gallery Posts: 6,452	Originally posted by AndrewN Have a look at the Yongno 585, it’s actually a p-ttl flash. The other options are Shanny and, if you want a little more features and quality, the Metz 52 AF-1.

04-25-2018, 05:06 AM	#7
bdery Pentaxian Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Quebec city, Canada Photos: Gallery Posts: 6,452	Originally posted by AndrewN Have a look at the Yongno 585, it’s actually a p-ttl flash. The other options are Shanny and, if you want a little more features and quality, the Metz 52 AF-1.