YN-560 Vs Neewer tt560, which better?

gremlin75 wrote in post #15977508
A softbox does not "zoom" the flash head.....it softens the light but also decreases its range.

The zoom head on a flash focus the light increasing the range they can reach. Off camera a zoom head is rarely need (but is a nice feature to have for those rare occasions its needed) but on camera it is almost a must.

Hokay. Thanx. As I said, I'm a newbie. I guess that makes my SECOND speedlight purchase the Yongnuo yn-560 mark III. Sooo many features. But also, twice da price. Besides, the Neewer is enroute.

But, If I find no talent, or the time and money are overwhelmed by my machinist and marksmanship hobbies, I'm not out much money.

Or maybe (grin) just bite the bullet and buy a second hand DSLR.

I researched the PC cord on Wikipedia. Seems the camera closes the circuit, and the closed circuit causes the remote flash's circuit to fire. The Dot Line Corp. Hot Shoe to PC Adapter looks interesting. Does the Yongnuo YN-560 Mark III close the PC circuit when it detects the IR signal from the master flash, or does it just read the PC signal AND the IR signal, and fire on whichever? If it closes the circuit, that opens up all kinds of possibilities. YN-560 to Dot Line Corp. Hot Shoe to PC to YN-603 to a whole range of accessories. All from a point and shoot camera.

I picked up two of the TT560's a month or so ago. The power switch on one is a little wonky and it recycles slower than the other, but they work. I imagine the build quality of the Yonguo's is a little better. The included stands have metal threaded inserts which is a plus. No regrets with mine. I keep meaning to tear into the one with the power switch issue and fix it, but just haven't had time.

buffumjr wrote in post #15977148
For a mount, I'm going to go, for now, with a stepladder and some clamps. A couple of sheets, and a couple of styro insulation panels, and I can play with light for awhile. Should tell me if I have what it takes.

If you want to build some really cheap but versatile lightsands for bare speedlites, check out this post: https://photography-on-the.net …p?p=15840945&po​stcount=17

Just got the first of two books frum da liberry. "Light and Lighting in Digital Photography." The second will be a "for dummies" book. This first has stuff I never wudda thot of. It's not exercise oriented. Strictly info. Can't wait until the "for dummies" shows up. Will read this one. Lotsa good stuff.

Noticing they're talking about camera control settings somewhat outside what the sx160 will do, but no matter. Filing the info away.

Got the "For Dummies" book! Converting our spare bedroom into an experimental studio. Have plywood, styrofoam insulation 4x8 panels, empty plastic water jugs, endless incandescent lights, the Neewer enroute, and my sx160. Gotta find a small statue, or something to use as a model. Excited!

BTW, what is the software that lets you shoot the camera, and it shows up on the PC, and is stored there? Seen that on Youtube, but didn't catch the name.

Great stuff!

I have Neewer tt560 and YN560II's. the Neewer's are ok for experimenting but IMO come in about 1.5-2 stops under the yn560 and the lack of zoom takes away some creativity options and beam focusing but like you I bought them for $36ea so I just experiment with them but I shoot with my pair of yn560s or my single 430exii if I want TTL

Qveon wrote in post #15981668
I have Neewer tt560 and YN560II's. the Neewer's are ok for experimenting but IMO come in about 1.5-2 stops under the yn560 and the lack of zoom takes away some creativity options and beam focusing but like you I bought them for $36ea so I just experiment with them but I shoot with my pair of yn560s or my single 430exii if I want TTL

Good to know. If my photography cave turns out well, I'll get the yn-560 mark 3. $78 each. Then, who knows? Maybe even name brand? Sony? Nikon? and more sophisticated lighting. Still, at this point, it's only a point and shoot camera with f-stop, flash control, zoom, etc, but not to the degree of a DSLR.

When I got into the machining hobby, my 1944 South Bend 9" lathe sat around for almost a year, unused. How I came by that ... now that's a story. Now, it's used 3-4 times a week.

Ah, retirement.

The Neewer arrived today. Solid feeling piece of goods.

As it will be used off camera, zoom is not needed. Flash intensity is. A LOT of range from least to most. VERY happy.

Bought a styrofoam head at Hobby Lobby, but I'm sure JoAnn's, Michaels, and other hobby stores have it. Got some "skin tone" acrylic paint, and painted it. Will use a wool cap on it. Making a wood T frame for a shirt with some wire fill. That will complete the model.

Tomorrow, I go to Home Depot for a 4x8 piece of styrofoam for reflectors.

Wife has lots of pieces of interesting cloth for backgrounds. She's a quilter.

Still reading the for Dummies book. Another came in from the Liberry. I start experimenting, tomorrow.

Excitement. Gonna stretch this point and shoot to its limit. Who knows, the sx160is may turn out to be all I need, with some machine shop made accessories.

I'm told Canon is getting REALLY crazy with its point and shoots. Hot shoes! Even more features! And smart phones... Will they have them with hot shoes and changeable lenses?