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This post has been edited by gunzerdude: Aug 31 2013, 04:07 PM

Get a 565EX then. It's around your budget and is fantastic, having power and build quality that is 90% of first brand speedlites for like 1/3 of the cost.

There are smaller models with TTL too if size and weight is an issue.


First brand ones are very much overpriced for what you intend to do with them anyway.

This post has been edited by gunzerdude: Sep 1 2013, 04:21 PM

This is Gigabyte's Aivia Osmium mech keyboard. My version is brown key with white backlights

Bought this because of the scroll wheel brightness and volume toggels. More importantly, that armrest

Lovely colors

http://speedlights.net/compare-speedlight-...00&model2=YN565

I'll have to disagree. An SB700 compared to the 565EX is underpowered yet twice the price, the only reason I see to go for it is if you need HSS and Commander modes from the get go.

For a beginner especially, paying RM900+ upfront for a first party flash is overwhelming especially since they do not know whether they will be using it all the time as well.

I strongly encourage beginners to flash getting third party speedlites albeit known ones like yongnuo since their build is just as solid as first party flashes. Things like power output and recycle times are on par as well.

I currently own 3 Yongnuo flashes, a 565EX and two 560III, the latter having built in radio triggering which you'll have to pay over 2K+ to get in canon's latest 600EX-RT versus just 250 bucks for a 560III.

Going to purchase a Phottix Mitros soon which has all the features of a flagship like HSS, commander modes. Yet is still half price compared to a SB-910.

I'm not saying first party flashes are not good btw, just saying that for most people, third party units are good enough for their needs already since not all first brand merchandise is appropriately priced.

This post has been edited by gunzerdude: Sep 2 2013, 12:43 PM

I'm also talking about real world use bro, not just comparing specs on paper.

I also use Nikon(SB910, not mine) and Yongnuo flashes side by side at events. I dare say that reliability and cycle times is still on par la
No misfires, and both flashes keep up even when I have to fire them at half and quarter power due to high ceilings.

Of course, to be specific I'm talking about an SB910 vs a 565EX here. Talking about ease of use, maybe it's just me but I find using buttons to adjust compensation easier than using the rotary dial on the SB910. But this is really down to user preference since I own the yongnuo in the first place so I feel more at home with it.

Speaking of wireless CLS, the 565EX model does have this feature, my D7000 can command both just fine with compensation done in camera.

I'm not questioning your experience in the field la, but I've been using the 565EX for over a year now and I still don't miss anything from Nikon, especially now that HSS and Commander mode are available in newer units like the 568EXII and Mitros for 600-700 bucks.

Since you mentioned that you use CLS on your events, I suggest you take a look at the 560EX flashes that are launched recently. These are manual flashes but have built in CLS capabilities for just RM299. Should be the perfect upgrade for your old YN flashes IMO
http://www.gstrapinuse.com/index.php?main_...products_id=723

Go try one lah

btw 1699 for SB910 is overpriced lah. My friend bought at RM1450 only.

This post has been edited by gunzerdude: Sep 2 2013, 04:02 PM

I miss the days where RM5 is enough to buy lunch for a whole week in secondary school.

The 560III power ratio can be controlled via remote control leh, the feature hasn't been unlocked yet tho.

http://flashhavoc.com/yn-560-iii-remote-po...smitter-coming/



This post has been edited by gunzerdude: Sep 2 2013, 04:11 PM

For me having the ability to control power from a distance is amazing enough already, nevermind the absence of TTL. Especially for RM250 per flashgun

Heck, if anything I started using flash with TTL, then more and more I learn to shoot manual power instead. Better control.

LoL, I upgraded from the di622 to YN. Never looked back

LOL ok man, point taken. Strobes huh, awesome, Nicefoto really making a name for themselves lately.

Same price doesn't mean same level ma, like you said, YN alot of additional features, enough to qualify as an upgrade bah

This post has been edited by gunzerdude: Sep 2 2013, 05:55 PM

17-50 first, then only consider whether you need wider than that

If the D610 really launches, I wonder what price the D400 would be. Estimate it'll be around 4K.

Problem is, if D610 launch, D600 confirm will drop price kaw kaw to clear stock 1. In the end both bodies price also similiar.

In that case maswell just take the FX body can oredi, even if I have to change lenses

#Speculating on prices only

This post has been edited by gunzerdude: Sep 2 2013, 10:17 PM

But the D600 is already selling for around 5400+ right now. I imagine the price can only go lower once the updated one is out?

Ehh shaddup lah, don't simply push my buttons

That price bracket is for the D610 mah, D600's MSRP will definitely drop 1, after that I guess it's just up to the shops as to how much further they wanna discount the body loh

This post has been edited by gunzerdude: Sep 2 2013, 10:33 PM

Mine's the VC version though, but both versions have great bokeh.

Here's a portrait that I've taken using it, albeit a very shaky one



I assume you mean perspective distortion? Depends on how you use it la, ultrawides are very difficult to use since they see so much, yet I still love the results that's possible using it.



Yep, that's a lizard alright.

Your white balance for the photos are off, there's a tungsten (orange) tint to the photos, try fixing that aspect first.

About the camera telling you that subject is too dark, you'll have to understand how the camera works first.

The way metering in a camera works is like this, if the camera sees a white subject, it will naturally bias the exposure to be darker. With darker subjects the camera will bias the exposure to be brighter.

This is why you should dial in exposure compensation if you're using semi-auto modes (PAS) or shift your aperture/shutter speed in manual mode to get an exposure that looks "right" to you.

Hey! Another APU fella!

It's siva lah, yeah he's strict, but he's a really respectable lecturer in all aspects. Tells alot of stories in class too.

He asked me to help him photograph an upcoming event for him in october as well

This post has been edited by gunzerdude: Sep 4 2013, 12:36 PM

Wow, china people really geng, managed to clone the 580EXII to such an extent, really cannot tell the fake and real one apart



Here's the article on the subject
http://petapixel.com/2013/09/03/spot-fake-...arned-hard-way/