I realize there are already almost 400 reviews for these flash units and mine will most likely get lost in the flood but I just wanted to weigh in on what makes them so awesome.
First of all I have used Canon Speedlights in the past, still own a 430EX that sits in a box and collects dust.
I really don't like using ETTL as I find it rarely gives me the kind of exposure I like in my photo's. I personally feel it looks flat and unprofessional so this review will be based on manual functions. This unit doesn't have a TTL function anyway so... on to the review.
I have been using Yongnuo flashes for about 3 years now and I honestly have no gripes. None at all. Especially now that I've upgraded to the IV models and get the added wireless functionality built in.
I dropped a 560III model about 4 feet onto the concrete a couple years back and the bottom of it broke off. It actually kept working for a full 2 hour shoot after that before it blew out completely. Probably due to some shorts after wires coming loose. But that just speaks to the durability of the Flash.
Here's the thing, at this price, I was not upset. I dropped a Speedlight onto the concrete, watched a chunk of it fly off and thought, "Darn... well I guess I need to buy another."
Try having that mentality with a Canon or Nikkon Speedlight.
I take these hiking, out on major event shoots where I'm running around bumping into stuff, sometimes outside and getting rained on etc. etc.
I never worry about breaking one because I know I can afford to grab another. It's a freeing feeling. I worry enough about my camera and my lenses as it is.
Here's the other reason I love these.
While I have a master controller for my speed lights, I prefer to use my flash in manual mode even when it's attached to my camera or on a trigger. On the Canon speed lights switching power while in manual mode takes a few extra clicks and requires you to depress the tiny center button first to let the unit know you want to start changing power level. It drives me a bit crazy now that I'm used to these.
With the Yongnuo in manual mode, you just click one side or the other on the interface and your power level changes by standard stops. Click up or down to change power in smaller increments.
I can get the exposure I want so quickly with these now that I really don't understand why Canon chose to design theirs differently.
The wireless works well with the YN560-TX master controller though my shutter speed needs to drop to about 160 to avoid shutter shadow.
They work flawlessly with the RF-603CII-C1 triggers.
The power is also definitely up to par. Just one of these is enough to light up a medium-sized room with some bounced light.
I have 3 (still less $$ than 1 canon) and dial them in at different levels for a better effect but have gotten by with 2 in very large rooms and been happy with my results.
I've used them on both a t2i, t3i and a 6D and have friends who use them with 5D MarkIII's and love them just as much.
If I had to pick one thing I don't like... I guess that they heat up and delay quickly. If you are firing off shot after shot the batteries get hot quick and the unit will force a delay until they cool down. You can attach an external power pack to eliminate the problem but I have learned to just work around it. I'm a bit more intentional with my shots anyway so I'm not one to just blast away, spray and pray style.
I'd say I can get about 8 minutes of continuous shooting, full power, at maybe a shot per second before I start experiencing delays.
You should also consider the speed, if you need to shoot at High Speeds like 250+ then these will not work. If you're using a controller you may even need to drop down to 160.
Beyond that, no issues.
Again, if you like automatic exposure and using the TTL or ETTL functions then this is obviously not for you since it doesn't offer that functionality at all. But if you use manual adjustments with your speed lights or you use a master controller then these are not only up to the job but they are incredibly affordable meaning you can have multiple flash units on standby if one gets broken.
Really can't recommend them enough. I've bought 5 so far, broke one 560III and gave the other away once I got my IV's.
I plan to buy a few more as backup and can happily say that I feel confident in my purchase.
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YONGNUO YN560 IV Wireless Flash Speedlite Master + Slave Flash + Built-in Trigger System for Canon Nikon Pentax Olympus Fujifilm Panasonic Digital Cameras
The YN 560IV speedlight took the 560III and introduced a built in controller as well. Now you can have it all in one nice package. Complete wireless radio signal control is built into the speedlight. Using this as a master flash you can control up to 3 groups of speedlights, 560iii or 560iv. You can make all the adjustment to the power output from this speedlight and it will send the information to the ones that you are using off camera. No need to walk over to make those adjustments.. Portrait photographers, Real Estate photographers and more love this speedlight for its ease of use and its tremendous light output.
Supports Wireless Master Function
The YN560 IV can be used as master unit, provides 3 independent groups with controlling ability, realizing remote control the flash mode, flash output and focal length of the YN560 IV and YN560 III.
Supports Wireless Slave Function,
Fully supports YN560-TX、RF-603（I/II）、RF-602 Wireless transmitter One YN560 IV can respectively receive the wireless signal from YN560 IV、YN560-TX、RF-603 (I/II)、RF-602,with optional 16 channels; when the YN560 IV and YN560-TX used as transmitter, it can realize remote control the parameter settings.
Multiple Trigger Synchronous Mode Supported
The YN560 IV can triggered through the set top of the camera, 2.4G wireless triggering, S1 and S2 pre flash cancel mode.
Settings Save Automatically, Supports Custom Settings (Fn)
The parameters on the flash will automatically save when the flash turned off; the users can customize setting the flash function as needed.
Sound Prompting System When the sound prompting system is enabled, the different sound ways will prompt different operating state of the flash so as to allow you focus on shooting.
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YONGNUO was founded in 2006, it is mainly engaged the product development, manufacturing and retailing of photographic equipment.
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