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matilda
28-12-2010, 7:52am
I have found 2 start up lighting kits that I really like but i don't know which out of the 2 i should get.

Kit 1
link here (http://protog.com.au/strobist-starter-kit-flash-holder-stand-umbrella-p-293.html)
INCLUDES:
1 x Yongnuo YN560 manual flash (guide number 58)
1 x Shoot Through 36" diffuser Umbrella
1 x Speedlight flash and umbrella Holder
1 x 200cm Light stand with Carry bag
1 x Carry Bag

Kit 2
link here (http://protog.com.au/yn460ii-flash-wireless-trigger-stand-holder-umbrella-kit-p-296.html)
NCLUDES:
1 x YN460II Flash Speedlight
1 x CTR-301P Wireless Flash Trigger, Reciever and PC Sync cable
1 x CTR-301PRX Wireless Receiver
1 x 200cm Light Stand (with carry bag)
1 x Speedlight Flash and Umbrella Holder
1 x Shoot Through 36" diffuser Umbrella

If I get kit 1 i have to get a wireless trigger, which i'm aware of, but it has the 560 flash.
If I get kit 2 it has a wireless trigger, but it only has the 460ii flash

So I thought I would get your valued opinion.

I have a small place, so until i upgrade homes, or get my own studio space, I wont really be able to get more lights etc.

ollie
28-12-2010, 11:00am
If you take option 1 how are you going to trigger your lights? If your budget is fixed to this amount i would probably go with option #2 as the freedom of wireless will help. If you watch Zach Aria'sOneLight DVD or similar they set everything manually so this will probably make the 460 a better option. Besides i am sure the 460 has more power output.(as opposed to a zooming head) If the flash is for off camera work then i feel the zoom does not make to much of a difference (yet) Just my 2c.

agb
28-12-2010, 11:12am
You can compare the two Yongnuo speedlites on this website.
http://speedlights.net/compare-speedlight-specs/?model=YN560&model2=YN460-II

matilda
28-12-2010, 4:54pm
I'm not set to that amount, I have extra funds for triggers (that will set me back about $50 but i'm ok with that).

will have a look a the link, thanks.