Which Transceiver would you buy?
May 12, 2020 08:22:23 #
bioteacher
Loc: Brooklyn, NY
B&H has on sale the Vello Shutterboss Vello FlashBoss TTL 2-Transceiver for about thee same price as the ongnuo i-TTL Transceiver YN622 II normaal price. Was wondefring if anyone had had a preference? Thanks
May 12, 2020 08:49:38 #
olemikey
Loc: 6 mile creek, Spacecoast Florida
I have several pairs of the Vello units (Freewave series), bought used, and they have been fine. I don't use them a lot, mostly for remote bird set-ups/sometimes tethered (2.4/5.8GHZ video), so I can't speak to durability with heavy use/over time. Work fine for intended usage. Vello vs Ongnuo ?? Never used an Ongnuo unit (Vello is easier to say)! Read the reviews on both and see what others say, then choose.
Another $.02
Another $.02
May 12, 2020 08:52:06 #
gvarner
Loc: Central Oregon Coast
I have the Yongnuo unit and it works fine. Just be sure to go to YouTube for a video on how to set it up. It’s manual is useless. Might as well have been written in Chinese. 😉😉
May 12, 2020 10:07:20 #
dpfoto
Loc: Cape Coral, FL
Are either one of them made in the USA? I assume the Yongnuo is Chinese, but don't know about the Vello. I try to not purchase Chinese junk unless there's no other choice.
May 12, 2020 10:08:44 #
gvarner
Loc: Central Oregon Coast
dpfoto wrote:
Are either one of them made in the USA? I assume the Yongnuo is Chinese, but don't know about the Vello. I try to not purchase Chinese junk unless there's no other choice.
Like I said, mine has worked well but the instruction manual was junk. The YouTube video worked well.
May 12, 2020 10:09:23 #
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May 12, 2020 10:29:27 #
olemikey
Loc: 6 mile creek, Spacecoast Florida
dpfoto wrote:
Are either one of them made in the USA? I assume the Yongnuo is Chinese, but don't know about the Vello. I try to not purchase Chinese junk unless there's no other choice.
Someone in the USA actually makes these type units? Before you say yes, make sure you know where they are sourced. There are some things you can buy US made, but not inexpensively...remote triggers, not sure. Even companies claiming US made by US companies source their gear and materials outside, and often are just afixing their nametag.
May 12, 2020 14:03:43 #
dpfoto wrote:
Are either one of them made in the USA? I assume the Yongnuo is Chinese, but don't know about the Vello. I try to not purchase Chinese junk unless there's no other choice.
May 12, 2020 14:05:21 #
bioteacher
Loc: Brooklyn, NY
gvarner wrote:
I have the Yongnuo unit and it works fine. Just be sure to go to YouTube for a video on how to set it up. It’s manual is useless. Might as well have been written in Chinese. 😉😉
Manual
https://www.manualslib.com/manual/1036181/Yongnuo-Yn622c-Tx-E-Ttl.html
May 12, 2020 22:48:50 #
bioteacher wrote:
B&H has on sale the Vello Shutterboss Vello FlashBoss TTL 2-Transceiver for about thee same price as the ongnuo i-TTL Transceiver YN622 II normaal price. Was wondefring if anyone had had a preference? Thanks
I've heard/read good things about the Vello and the Yongnuo. I own Yongnuo and it works fine. It is made in China but it isn't junk. Unless you have a built in bias against all Chinese goods.
May 13, 2020 10:02:21 #
dpfoto wrote:
Are either one of them made in the USA? I assume the Yongnuo is Chinese, but don't know about the Vello. I try to not purchase Chinese junk unless there's no other choice.
I would be surprised if that type of products are made in the USA. If anything made in the USA it might be the el cheapo Wein Peanut Slave.
May 13, 2020 10:40:10 #
Both units seem decent based on the specifications. Your choice should depend on the specific features as to compatibility with your present flash gear and camera system. Each company has a website that outlines the features of their systems as to how many channels the incorporate and what exposure controls they facilitate.
I just answered a similar question this morning so here's a link to that post and yet another alternative brand that you may want to consider. https://www.uglyhedgehog.com/tpr?p=11216125&t=646286
Most of the remote triggering systems that are moderately priced are, nowadays, all made in China. The quality is decent enough and far better than back in the day. Fortunately, they are sold by reliable domestic retailers that stand behind their products.
Stay well and safe in Brooklyn- my old home town- Bet. Sty. and Williamsburg
I just answered a similar question this morning so here's a link to that post and yet another alternative brand that you may want to consider. https://www.uglyhedgehog.com/tpr?p=11216125&t=646286
Most of the remote triggering systems that are moderately priced are, nowadays, all made in China. The quality is decent enough and far better than back in the day. Fortunately, they are sold by reliable domestic retailers that stand behind their products.
Stay well and safe in Brooklyn- my old home town- Bet. Sty. and Williamsburg
May 13, 2020 15:09:32 #
The Yongnuo RF 605n set has been a real workhorse for me, both for OCF AND remote shutter release. I picked up 4 transceivers for $58 about a year ago on sale. Solid performance. The manual is beyond awful so you need to be willing to invest time in some trial and error. Yongnuo speedlights have worked out very well ( 1 year of regular use, "0" problems) for outdoor, sunset portrait work.
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