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p.1 #1 · Flash did I screw up? bought a Yongnuo 560II no TTL

I know every little about flashes had many over the years but never took the time to really learn how to use them. So I went on Ebay to pick up a cheap flash and got the 560II looks like a great flash and after I bought it I realized no TTL. Crap O LA, so tell me is this a big issue? I only plan on using in house and not very often

Thank you

Nov 18, 2012 at 03:24 AM

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p.1 #2 · Flash did I screw up? bought a Yongnuo 560II no TTL

Personally, I think using a manual flash is the best way to really learn and understand how to use the light. Check out http://strobist.blogspot.com/ and the Lighting 101 section and start practicing.

Nov 18, 2012 at 03:32 AM

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p.1 #3 · Flash did I screw up? bought a Yongnuo 560II no TTL

Great site thank you

Nov 18, 2012 at 03:37 AM

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p.1 #4 · Flash did I screw up? bought a Yongnuo 560II no TTL

but then again having full function capability (the ability to turn functions on and off and use them in various ways) has its advantages too.

lets face it "only have intentions" sentiments evaporate fairly quickly. as long as it integrates into the way you shoot its good. I choose components that allow me to fully integrate or use separately, as I need, capability, from the system I already use.

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Nov 18, 2012 at 02:14 PM

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p.1 #5 · Flash did I screw up? bought a Yongnuo 560II no TTL

+1 with sjms. Auto availabilitu allows me to larn as I go.

Nov 18, 2012 at 06:11 PM

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p.1 #6 · Flash did I screw up? bought a Yongnuo 560II no TTL

Hi Mike,

There is no "screw up"; only "will cost more...". YMMV.

Jim

Nov 18, 2012 at 11:00 PM

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p.1 #7 · Flash did I screw up? bought a Yongnuo 560II no TTL

How much did you pay? Amazon has it for $59. Hardly a screw up at that price. maybe you will find out you want something a little more capable, but then I remember the old days before TTL capability.

EDIT> wow, just checked Amazon again and it's now $67.

Nov 18, 2012 at 11:47 PM

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p.1 #8 · Flash did I screw up? bought a Yongnuo 560II no TTL

I don't shop at Amazon I did pay a little more than $67 like $70

but didn't pay tax which I would do at Amazon. I won't use a flash all that often so I can live without TTL I am sure

Nov 19, 2012 at 12:25 AM

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p.1 #9 · Flash did I screw up? bought a Yongnuo 560II no TTL

I have a set of those flashes and like them. If you are comfortable dialing in manual settings for your occasional use, it will be a great flash. Otherwise, a TTL flash might be a better choice.

Kind of depends on whether you want a no-brainer flash or one that requires a bit of thought. There is a reason I also have a 430 EX II, sometimes the camera does a better job of thinking that I do when I'm hurrying.

Nov 20, 2012 at 06:46 PM

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