With the release of the LumoPro LP160, and the official release of the Yongnuo YN-560 next week, we take a look at the latest in manual-only “Strobist” slave flashes. (Updated 2/6/10)
| Sunpix SP46 | Foton UB-88 | LP160 | YN560 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brand | Godox | Phottix | LumoPro | YongNuo |
| GN | 46 @ 105mm | 55 @ 105mm | 43 @ 35mm | 39 @ 35mm 58 @ 105mm |
| Recycle | 5s | TBA | 4s | 4s |
| Zoom head | Manual | Fixed | Electronic | Electronic |
| Zoom | 24, 38, 50, 85, 105mm | 105mm | 24, 28, 35, 50, 70, 80, 105mm | 24, 28, 35, 50, 70, 80, 105mm |
| Flip-down diffuser | Yes | Yes | NO | Yes |
| Swivel | 300° | 270° | 270° | 360° |
| Tilt | 0 to 90° | -7 to 90° | -7 to 90° | -7 to 90° |
| Slave | Two modes | Two modes | Two modes | Two modes |
| Min. power | 1/128 | 1/64 | 1/64 | 1/128 |
| Sync ports | None | PC | 3.5mm, PC | PC |
| HV Input | None | Canon | Quantum MB5 | Canon |
| Sleep mode | None | 15 mins | No | Optional |
| Other | MiniUSB firmware updates | Ready beeps | ||
| Release | Released | 2010 | Released | 4th June |
| RRP | $73 | Unknown | $160 €139 |
~$70 |
| Retailer | Brilliant (as Brilliant DG-40) | Phottix Store | MPEX CameraTools |
eBay |