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<blockquote data-quote="RockyNH_RIP" data-source="post: 116415" data-attributes="member: 10784">Ok, it was time to pull the trigger!!!&nbsp; There have been posts and threads regarding lighting, speedlights bouncing, speedlights off camera, continuous lighting for a studio, modifiers etc.I have been taking this all in and trying to decide what I wanted..&nbsp;&nbsp; (I am looking to learn more) I at first was leaning toward a continuous setup but later decided I would have more flexibility with speedlights.&nbsp;&nbsp; Earlier I bought a Nikon SB-700 for my main light, on camera bounce etc...&nbsp;&nbsp; It works well and I am glad that I invested in it.So ...&nbsp; lets look at stuff...&nbsp; This is a shot of everything...&nbsp;&nbsp; all of the new stuff was purchased at Amazon...Prior equipment was the tripod, SB-400 and the Nikon remote shutter release.Note: I bought budget equipment, I am wanting to learn but if this strobist stuff is not for me, no big bucks invested.[ATTACH]27707[/ATTACH]The light stands came complete with carry bag, 2 stands, 2 umbrellas with either shoot through or reflective by adding the black &amp; silver cover (not pictured).&nbsp; A pair of adaptors were included for mounting the umbrellas &amp; lights.&nbsp; I was impressed by the quality, not that they are heavy duty or pro, but for what I paid, it was better than I expected!&nbsp; The adaptors were metal where some cheap kits had plastic.&nbsp; Brand was Polaroid.[ATTACH]27710[/ATTACH]This table shot shows the &quot;stuff&quot;.&nbsp; The Yongnuo came with a nice carry case and a stand.&nbsp; I was very impressed with this speedlight.&nbsp; Feels well made, heavy.&nbsp; The 560 II is a manual only unit and can be controlled in M or S modes.&nbsp;&nbsp; M with work with hotshoe or the triggers...&nbsp; S will trigger from another flash.&nbsp;&nbsp; Tried both modes and it worked well.The controls are simple and I like how easy to dial up or down by a full stop or 1/3's[ATTACH]27708[/ATTACH]This last shot shows a closer view of the speedlights, Yongnuo to the right.&nbsp; Also is a flash sync cord to attach any flash as an off camera without triggers (but limited by distance)&nbsp;&nbsp; The Triggers are the 3 piece set by Cowboy Studio.&nbsp;&nbsp; All plastic, they take a few knocks for build quality but are rated reliable and a great bargain.&nbsp; I also looked at the Yongnuo Triggers.&nbsp; Rated a little better and are &quot;transcievers&quot; so they can be used either on camera (transmitter) or on flash (receiver).&nbsp; They were a few bucks more but also only could power one flash.&nbsp;&nbsp; The Cowboy Studio set had 3 pieces, a transmitter and 2 receivers, so for a little less money I can fire 2 speedlights...&nbsp; &nbsp; [ATTACH]27709[/ATTACH]So, how did it all work???&nbsp; Well quite well by my book.&nbsp;&nbsp; I did a couple shoots at home this weekend and I was pleased, plus I learned a lot which is why I got the gear.&nbsp; The stands are not the sturdiest but they work great for my needs.&nbsp;&nbsp; The triggers worked fine.&nbsp; Th only issue I had was the location of the on/off was on top which made it awkward to get to on the Yongnuo unit because of the closeness of the mount.&nbsp; It was not a problem on the SB-700.&nbsp; CS could have put them on the side..I would buy any of these again, especially a Yongnuo speedlight!Pat in NH</blockquote>

[QUOTE="RockyNH_RIP, post: 116415, member: 10784"] Ok, it was time to pull the trigger!!! There have been posts and threads regarding lighting, speedlights bouncing, speedlights off camera, continuous lighting for a studio, modifiers etc. I have been taking this all in and trying to decide what I wanted.. (I am looking to learn more) I at first was leaning toward a continuous setup but later decided I would have more flexibility with speedlights. Earlier I bought a Nikon SB-700 for my main light, on camera bounce etc... It works well and I am glad that I invested in it. So ... lets look at stuff... This is a shot of everything... all of the new stuff was purchased at Amazon... Prior equipment was the tripod, SB-400 and the Nikon remote shutter release. Note: I bought budget equipment, I am wanting to learn but if this strobist stuff is not for me, no big bucks invested. [ATTACH=CONFIG]27707._xfImport[/ATTACH] The light stands came complete with carry bag, 2 stands, 2 umbrellas with either shoot through or reflective by adding the black & silver cover (not pictured). A pair of adaptors were included for mounting the umbrellas & lights. I was impressed by the quality, not that they are heavy duty or pro, but for what I paid, it was better than I expected! The adaptors were metal where some cheap kits had plastic. Brand was Polaroid. [ATTACH=CONFIG]27710._xfImport[/ATTACH] This table shot shows the "stuff". The Yongnuo came with a nice carry case and a stand. I was very impressed with this speedlight. Feels well made, heavy. The 560 II is a manual only unit and can be controlled in M or S modes. M with work with hotshoe or the triggers... S will trigger from another flash. Tried both modes and it worked well. The controls are simple and I like how easy to dial up or down by a full stop or 1/3's [ATTACH=CONFIG]27708._xfImport[/ATTACH] This last shot shows a closer view of the speedlights, Yongnuo to the right. Also is a flash sync cord to attach any flash as an off camera without triggers (but limited by distance) The Triggers are the 3 piece set by Cowboy Studio. All plastic, they take a few knocks for build quality but are rated reliable and a great bargain. I also looked at the Yongnuo Triggers. Rated a little better and are "transcievers" so they can be used either on camera (transmitter) or on flash (receiver). They were a few bucks more but also only could power one flash. The Cowboy Studio set had 3 pieces, a transmitter and 2 receivers, so for a little less money I can fire 2 speedlights... [ATTACH=CONFIG]27709._xfImport[/ATTACH] So, how did it all work??? Well quite well by my book. I did a couple shoots at home this weekend and I was pleased, plus I learned a lot which is why I got the gear. The stands are not the sturdiest but they work great for my needs. The triggers worked fine. Th only issue I had was the location of the on/off was on top which made it awkward to get to on the Yongnuo unit because of the closeness of the mount. It was not a problem on the SB-700. CS could have put them on the side.. I would buy any of these again, especially a Yongnuo speedlight! Pat in NH [/QUOTE]

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