My First Thoughts On The Yongnuo YN560

[Saibot]

Hey guys, I just finished up a post on the new YN560 speedlights that I recently picked up. Google'ing around I found bits and pieces of information about them, but none had the info (like if they work alright with my X-E2) I was looking for, hence my review.

I hope it helps you out if you were considering getting them but wanted more info!

See it here:
Review of the Yongnuo YN560-III Speedlights

BTW, anyone else here have much experience with them? I'd love to hear what you think of them, especially long term.

 

[jasonmuelver]

Used a pair in a wedding reception with my XE2 and Nikon D800 triggered wirelessly. Worked great.

 

[Nukkie]

I use 2 x 560 iiii with the YN 560 TX for Canon on my E2 and all is working well, all setting from the TX. No more running to the flashes.

 

[elcid86]

Thanks for sharing. I know Jim Harmer from ImprovePhotography.com and the accompanying podcast is a big fan. He just switched from Nikon to Fuji and I have not heard any updates yet.

 

[KillRamsey]

Very cool! And thank you for the writeup. I'm pondering a setup of this, or Cactus at the moment.

 

[KillRamsey]

Per your review article, it looks like Yongnuo makes a controller that will change output and zoom from the camera, which was the Cactus's magic card... and the cost of said controller + one 560 light is like $115 total. So for the cost of a single cactus controller and light, I can get a controller and 2 lights. That's pretty derned tempting.