Anyone try a Yongnuo flash?

[IronWing]

My Nikon Sb-600 crapped out after only four years of light use (light use, flash, get it?) and I'm not thrilled with the thought of blessing Nikon with $326 to replace it. I was looking around on Amaozon and saw this here flash and was wondering if anyone here had tried this brand.

http://www.amazon.com/Yongnuo-YN-468...dp/B007E3PSGW/

 

[The Stigenator]

I've got a Yongnuo flash but I'll say while the flash works good for manual (no e-ttl) it is under powered compared to my 430 ExII. When I say its at 1/2 power, its actually at 1/4 power with my 430 ExII.

Your SB600 can be fixed though, shouldnt be hard. I'd suggest you can send it to Nikon or one of the 3rd party repair places. Check if Syed @ Walters Camera Service http://www.walterscamerarepairs.com/ can fix. I believe he can, but he wont give you a quote, so call him, ask if he fixes SB600's, if so ship it to him and he will fix it and ship it back after you pay him.

 

[Eruditass]

I use their manual flashes and they are amazing yet somehow so inexpensive. Pretty strong power and a ton of steps. Since I have a Pentax, I can't try out their non-manual flashes

 

[NAC]

I have a YN460-II. I've never had a different external flash, but I'm very happy with it. It is fully manual. At lower power settings it can recharge as fast as my T1i can shoot - just over 3 fps. At high power settings I can bounce any which way in any room in the house and still shoot at ISO 100 or 200. I don't need more than that.

 

[blastingcap]

I've got a Yongnuo flash but I'll say while the flash works good for manual (no e-ttl) it is under powered compared to my 430 ExII. When I say its at 1/2 power, its actually at 1/4 power with my 430 ExII.

Your SB600 can be fixed though, shouldnt be hard. I'd suggest you can send it to Nikon or one of the 3rd party repair places. Check if Syed @ Walters Camera Service http://www.walterscamerarepairs.com/ can fix. I believe he can, but he wont give you a quote, so call him, ask if he fixes SB600's, if so ship it to him and he will fix it and ship it back after you pay him.

Not all YN's are the same. The 467's cheat on power rating for instance but the 465's are solid. http://speedlights.net/speedlights-power-index/

 

[The Stigenator]

you know I have one of the 467's.. ugh!

 

[JohnnyRebel]

I'm not thrilled with the thought of blessing Nikon with $326

The SB-700 is $289 (shipped) refurbished by Nikon
http://www.adorama.com/NKSB700AFR.html

Refurb is better than new. These come with a 90 day warranty, and if you join Adorama Prime ($7) then you get an additional year warranty. There are many upgrades, but an important one is thermal protection.

"Thermal cut-out is an important upgrade from SB-600. When you fire your flash in rapid successions, it is possible for the flash to overheat and break. Just like the big professional units, SB-700 has the built-in protection from overheating (it simply stops functioning until it sufficiently cools down). With Nikon SB-600, you have to take measures yourself and make sure not to fire too many times in a row."

Plus, I'll bet you can get a surprising amount for the broken SB-600 on Ebay to help offset the cost.

JR

 

[OctaneZ]

I have the Yongnuo YN568EX, have to say it's handy to have both manual and eTTL, I have not noticed a power problem with the flash.

 

[blastingcap]

There are many upgrades, but an important one is thermal protection.

"Thermal cut-out is an important upgrade from SB-600. When you fire your flash in rapid successions, it is possible for the flash to overheat and break. Just like the big professional units, SB-700 has the built-in protection from overheating (it simply stops functioning until it sufficiently cools down). With Nikon SB-600, you have to take measures yourself and make sure not to fire too many times in a row."

RMany people WANT the lack of thermal protection. MY SB800 sold for $300 used and I might have gotten more had I acted faster, because some people hated the SB900's thermal cutout. Some pros just want the shot, period, and if a flash starts slowing things down in a photo shoot, that can be a huge no-no. They would rather have a spare SB800 or something than to use equipment that may completely stop the shoot.

 

[IronWing]

Your SB600 can be fixed though, shouldnt be hard. I'd suggest you can send it to Nikon or one of the 3rd party repair places. Check if Syed @ Walters Camera Service http://www.walterscamerarepairs.com/ can fix. I believe he can, but he wont give you a quote, so call him, ask if he fixes SB600's, if so ship it to him and he will fix it and ship it back after you pay him.

I went this route. The flash came back today and appears to be working again.

 

[The Stigenator]

I went this route. The flash came back today and appears to be working again.

did you send it to Syed?

 

[IronWing]

did you send it to Syed?

Yep.