Taking a lighting class, wondering about Fuji compatability

[Doug Pardee]

my next purchase I'd like to get a on camera flash, that I can also trigger as an off camera flash (ie speedlights). Several pros, like Zack Arias, have recommended the Yongnuo YN560IV Speedlight. Do you concur?

The YN560 is a manual-only flash, with no TTL. It's very tall and top-heavy, even on a smaller DSLR. It also has tilt but no swivel. It's great for off-camera manual flash work, but although you certainly can make it work mounted on the hot-shoe, that's more of a desperation move.

I don't use much flash, but from what I've read on the forums, a lot of people like Nissin for on-camera flash. Of course, for your X-T2, the new Fujifilm EX-500 should be considered.

Something else to keep in mind is HSS (high speed sync) for use in bright daylight. I don't personally know what the current state of HSS is in Fuji-land, but I'm pretty sure that the YN560 can't do HSS when mounted on the hot-shoe (I think it needs a Yongnuo remote trigger for that), and I know that the EX-500 can do HSS when paired with the X-T2.

 

[jmczaja]

Not to hijack this thread but i am considering sending my Einsteins back for a more portable 2 strobe Elinchrom Quadra kit. Do they perform equally as well in the studio? I haven't decided between the hybrid quadra or ELB 400. Pro's / Cons between the Quadra and Einsteins? Thanks!

 

[Doug Pardee]

You probably should ask in the Lighting forum.

 

[Chris Dodkin]

Not to hijack this thread but i am considering sending my Einsteins back for a more portable 2 strobe Elinchrom Quadra kit. Do they perform equally as well in the studio? I haven't decided between the hybrid quadra or ELB 400. Pro's / Cons between the Quadra and Einsteins? Thanks!

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Equally good in the studio - I use with a 28 inch beauty dish, Elinchrom Ring Flash, and/or soft boxes - works great

Quadra Pack with Elinchrom Ring Flash in Studio



ELB 400 has a higher capacity for flashes per battery as it's main advantage - I use the older Quadra and usually get through a shoot on one battery, even though I have two available.

Smaller and lighter to carry than Einsteins.

High speed flash head has 1/4000 flash duration to freeze action

Quadras have built-in 2:1 lighting ratio between A and B channels



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