Has anybody had this flash unit for more than a few months? I'm wondering how they hold up to use. Thanks.
2042059
I've had three of them for about two years and travel with them constantly. I'm easy on my equipment and use well padded bags so I'm not sure how they would hold up to abuse but with proper care I've had no issues at all.
2042060
Had two units for almost a year now. They still work like the day I got em.
2042061
I have had mine for about year and it has been very reliable. I don't use it every day but fairly often. Flashes are consistent and the built in slave is very sensitive.
2042062
Yes, I've had it about a year and it holds up well. The build quality on these is more comparable to high end Canon and Nikon flashes than say a Youngo, I expect it to last a very long time.
2042063
I've had three of these since June and July 2014. I use them for on-location portrait sessions, real estate sessions, and in the studio as well. They're workhorses. No issues after nearly a year of consistent use.
2042064
They are built lie a brick outhouse. They just take abuse and keep going and going and going. for a hundred bucks less, you could get the Yongnuos, but for a full manual, completely reliable every time workhorse - this is the flash.
234019
Yes, an excellent flash that can be used in various ways. In fact it's the best flash I've ever used. The fill light function is brilliant.All of my images are sharp at every distance. Have had fantastic success under all conditions.
1027961
Have only had this camera for a couple of months; have used it a lot since purchase and I see no reason why there should be a problem with the flash mount. It's small and efficient and with proper handling should last the life of the camera.
955117
I don't believe there is a warranty on this flash. I would suggest you check with Square Trade to see if you can be covered for this flash. Paula
759348
Use ours for the same reason. Have never seen the flash go off and ours is near our front door! Doesn't miss a thing. The camera needs very little light to focus..excellent.
1265276
I don't know about flashes but I had it from last 2 year and I just finished 1 pack and it's really working well
593219
I have Yongnuo flash. I use this as an extra flash. It is ok. Quality is fair. Having said that stick with Pocket Wizard. Little expensive but reliable. I have four of these and never had a problem.
2015331
Depending on how much you use flash, delve frequently into menus, etc., you can usually expect pretty decent battery life. I've gone a whole day shooting over 200 exposures without depleting the battery entirely.
44348
send it back and get another brand. Thee flash is a piece of crap. I had two and both broke within a short span of time
1675348
Works fine - I've tested the flash with both the case on and off. (I had a different cast that it didn't work with so I knew to check)
2148812
I do it all the time, I've had them for about 8 months now.. I attach 43'' umbrella and Yongnuo 468 or 560, also use them for neewer 160 video light .. I generally work with an assistant, so if I'm shooting outdoors I have someone keep a hand on them because with an umbrella attached they will blow over.. I'm usually on a tight budget and looking for the most economical equipment that's not total garbage, my YN 560 cost me $37 bucks and the 468 maybe $100, if you have $500 or $600 flashes or if money is not an object for you, get something else
1247897
I had to rent a flash updater 2 from ebay to set mine up. There a video on youtube that I watched, and it explains how it works. I put my in with a couple of little issues, but the support number for fortin was a big help. Personally not happy about having to rent or buy another device to flash the unit, but so far it is working great.
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I have the same kit and used it in a photoshoot I did. It works well, once all the devices are synchronized. If the flash didn't go off, as happened to me at times, a little bit of trouble shooting can be done, by reconnecting the devices again, manually trigger the flash bulbs and checking back the transmitter settings as well as the camera. Whenever that happens to me I do just what I told you and it works. The equipment works well.
1945487
I think the flash mode runs a little bit longer, but using it everynight, probably 3-4 weeks tops...
2217506
yes, there is an over heating issue with this flash. I have experience it with my unit many times. more towards the 25-30 hits range.
2100004
I haven't used mine with flash but it has been erratic w/o a flash. I had to go back through the start up procedures and reset the frequency twice. Seems to be ok now. Oh and I replaced all of the batteries just to be sure.
414384
Yes, I sent mine back. I don't recommend it. You can get better flash on here for same money or less. Look up Yongnu.