Yongnuo Speedlite YN-565EX - Reviews
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18.7.2012
Bought to supplement four big-brand flashes, this rapidly became my #1 pick-up-and-use unit. It was intended as a stop-gap while one of my Metz guns was being repaired and upgraded - the Yongnuo cost less new than it cost to repair the Metz. For LESS money, I now have a new flashgun while the Metz is now repaired but still an old flashgun. The YN565EX is solidly built, it is really intuitive to use and has been very reliable so far. The size, design and styling are extremely reminiscent of Canon 580EX/580EXII units to the extent that you can almost identify which Yongnuo bits emulate which model Canon bits (eg hotshoe lock is Canon 580EX-like with no weathershielding,
2.4.2012
I already own three Canon 430EX I & II and one Canon 580EX. I bought YN-565EX because I needed one stronger flash than 430EX but for lower price than 580EX has. And I needed a flash to have HighVoltage connector (for additional battery pack). 430EX does not have this, 580EX is overpriced so I went with YN-565EX.I like the build quality. I also own some other products from Yongnuo and I knew that this item must be well built. And on my opinion it is. There is also good thing that the menu looks just like in Canon Speedlites. I like the factory menu options and that it allows many thing to change/improve.But what I don't like is its uncertainty.
10.3.2012
These look the business with impressive specs, but the manual gets lost in translation. I doubt it's reliability! Warranty return on a daed Canon version was a pain and negated the initial cost advantage. I bought this one for a Canon. (and then a Nikon the week after on promotion) Impressed enough at first (hence the Nikon purchase too). All turned to dust very quickly when the Canon version failed completely after 200 +/-flashes and I had to return it to Hong Kong. Lots of hassle and setttled for a refund. The cost saving carrot soon gets eaten up when these things fail. You pays your money you takes your choice! With the return postage cost, having to make a video to prove to one of the HK based traders what problem I was having,
12.1.2012
Bought one of these to use off-camera and as a spare on camera. I like to vary between ETTL and manual off-camera and this seemed to give the best of both worlds at an amazing price.The build quality (externally at least) is so far above the previous flashes released by Yongnuo. It looks and feels pretty much like the 580EXII which this is blatantly modelled on. For Canon users with a 580EXII the controls will be very intuitive as the layout and GUI again are based on the Canon design.Performance is very consistent both on and off camera. I was so impressed I bought another and use these in preference to the 2 Sigma Super 530s I have. I have kept the Sigmas as backup as there are still reports of these flashes failing after a period.
8.7.2012
Abbinato ad una Canon 500D e una Canon 1DS si è dimostrato un buon flash, che vale più dei soldi spesi, la costruzione solida, lo zoccolo metallico, il fatto che l'abbia utilizzato nel deserto tra la polvere e in grotta/miniera tra le gocce d'acqua, durante serate di ballo dove è tornato molto utile la funzione "multi" dove si può decidere di sparare più volte ad una determinata frequenza (Max 100HZ)dà la capacità di catturare un'intero movimento in una singola foto (es. sbandieratore fermo e il braccio è impressionato in 3 posizioni differenti)ed in shooting continuo (quasi 1000 foto ed ha surriscaldato 1 sola volta per 5 secondi, poi è tornato a sparare come se nulla fosse)
9.2.2012
I have bought this product to take photos in places that haven't got many light, such as churches, night clubs, and such.I wasn't expecting much for such a low price, but I was surprised when I tried it. It can even be configured by the in-camera menu, so you don't have to remember how to control it from the flash body!This flash is compatible with many Canon cameras, it is even compatible with an old EOS 300 (not digital, 35mm film SLR)! The TTL works fine.The optical modes are nice, and easy to use. I have not tried the wireless mode for nikon and canon because my camera does not support it and I do not have a transceiver.The light is much more powerful than a 430EX by Canon, close to the 580EX.
1.3.2012
This is an excellent flash for the money. For Canon users in particular this flash works well as a wireless slave flash using either a commander unit like the ste2 or a 580EXII Flash. If you have one of the newer Canon bodies like the 60D or 600D these have wireless ettl flash built in and works fine with these flashes. They are well built and the controls are easy to use and allow for plenty of fine tuning to your own preferences, the ettl works brilliantly. These flashes are a lot more power hungry than the previous models such as the YN-468 but they can accept power from an external power pack to compensate for this.For the money,
29.9.2014
Bought this instead of paying top whack for Canon equivalent. Very pleased with the results.Took a few goes to get it working off camera with my Canon 90EX as the master on an EOS M but that was because I jumped in without understanding the manual.Once it was set up (actually very easy if you read the manual) it produces very good results with a white balance similar to a Metz Mecablitz 54MZ-3 that I borrowed from a friend.It's actually physically quite light considering how large it is in comparison to the EOS M. It is well balanced when mounted on the camera.Build quality is good. The tilt and turn head is also solid,
3.4.2012
Sintenticamente, è un ottimo clone del Canon 580EX-II nella forma e nelle funzioni.Prevede 3 modalità di funzionamento:- E-TTL: viene regolata in automatico l'intensità del lampo.- Manual: intensità del lampo impostata in modo fisso da 1/128 a 1/1 della potenza totale.- Multi: serie di lampi in successione, per fotografia creativa.Le uniche funzioni che mancano sono:- HSS, ovvero la possibilità di usare il flash con tempi inferiori al tempo di sincronizzazione della cam (intorno a 1/200). Utile per foto sportive o foto all'esterno, in occasione di forte illuminazione.- non è Master Wireless.Rispetto al Canon, puo' essere impostato, non solo come Slave Wireless,
2.9.2013
This flash is great as both a backup and primary flash. The settings were pretty simple to go through and figure out on your own even without the manual. At £70 (with shipping) this flash felt like a steal! It's very easily comperable to the SB-700 or a younger brother to the SB-900. This flash has descent build quality, has most of the functions of the SB-700 and is about 2/3 stop more powerful. The only function it doesn't have is the ability to act as a MASTER in the CLS wireless system. My camera already does this through the built in flash so this isn't an issue for me. This product does what it claims.The TTL mode seems to work like a charm. Very accurate and reliable.
2.5.2012
Physically similiar to the Canon 580 EXII, in function the YN565EX is more like the 430 EXII. Build quality is reasonable and the wireless connection using the EOS 600D was simplicity itself. This speedlite has no flash master capability but with the 600D and it's built in wireless master function I didn't require it. The output is reasonable. The recycle time is similiar to the 430. The only thing I'd change at this price point would be a Canon type lock instead of a thumbwheel for mounting foot. It doesn't get full marks simply because I haven't had the opportunity to use it as much as I'd hoped so I haven't explored all the possibilities yet.
11.2.2013
I bought the 580EXII a while back and it ended up being faulty! The YN-565EX is a superb flash gun at a fraction of the cost f canon't leading flashes! Its powerful, is fully Ettl compatible, has a full manual mode, runs on AA batteries the same as the canon equivalent.... great unit. What it doesn't have is fast sync... no problem since I do not use it. Neither is it a master flash like the 580EXII. If you don't need those functions this flash is a superb money saver!!! The flash works off camera and on. For £450 cheaper than the leading canon Units its a no brainer.... wish I had invested in this unit instead of my 580EXII. 5*
5.12.2013
I am new to flash photography, so I wanted to gain experience with flash without spending too much money. This product meets my all my needs so far. I have used it for experimenting with mainly bounce flash off ceilings and off camera shooting using optimal slave (S1) and manual mode, triggered by my Nikon D40 on camera flash on lowest power setting. This has worked very well. I also like the option with multiple flashes. I have experimented with that too, and will explore this more. Definitely recommend this product.
10.7.2013
Ideal as a first speedlight, especially for such a reasonable price - bought it to use indoors at a wedding without much prior experience using external flash. Fairly lightweight, one set of batteries lasted several hours, and easy to get to grips with quickly. It helped illuminate low light scenes consistently, not harshly, and the manual mode gave me control over the output which was ideal as the ambient light changed whilst moving from place to place throughout the evening. Very satisfied with the purchase.
6.3.2013
I don't have a lot of experience with flashes, other than the built in flash on my Canon 550D. With the Canon flash being very expensive, and after reading reviews on the Yongnuo, I decided to make the purchase.Overall, I am very pleased at the quality of my photographs, with a vast improvement over the use of the built in flash.As I have no experience with the Canon (or other brands), I can 't make a comparison. But for what I use it for, I find it excellent value for money.