Replacement flash needed

[tenohfive]

I've had a Metz 24 AF-1 for a few years and it's been fine, not the most flexible of things but did the job I wanted for the most part. I've managed to drop it though and am looking for a replacement to use with my 70D (most shots in the 50-85mm focal distance) largely indoors for portraits and kids photos but occasionally outside in darker environments. I've got a budget of around £50-60, I'll stretch a bit more if there's a big jump up in performance though.

I've been looking at some of the Yongnuo ones but I'm struggling slightly - it seems a few don't include TTL. How important is that - I'm thinking it's something I'll miss?
Any recommendations?

[singlecoil]

You don't 'need' TTL, but it can have its uses. For shooting portraits in a controlled environment then full manual is fine, will ensure you have full control and the lighting won't vary from one shot to another. If OTOH you are shooting a party etc then it can be useful and will reduce the necessity for chimping.

The Yongnuo stuff that I have works very well, and I wouldn't hesitate to buy one of their flash units if I needed one.

[Vintage Racer]

Take a look at the GODOX range...........I have found them to be very reliable and great value for money.

[tenohfive]

Any specific recommendations or just whatever crops up in budget?

[singlecoil]

Unless people are in the same budget position as you it's difficult for them to be specific. So my suggestion is to study the specs and see what suits. Something that can be controlled remotely opens up the possibility of off-camera flash, which is worth having.

[Derek Smith]

My dedicated flashgun gave up the ghost. It was probably just old age. At the time I could not afford another TTL flash of the same power (I'd just treated myself to a new lens) so opted for a Younguo (or make spelt similarly) 560. It was going to be a temporary expedient, probably with Christmas in mind.

I'm never going to use dedicated again, other than the one on the camera. The ease of varying the power is quite remarkable. A quick check that the exposure is correct is all that's required. I soon got the hang of judging what was required and now only occasionally bracket a shot.

I've only had it 6 months or so, and there's more to come. There are all sorts of variations I haven't yet tried.

It takes a little longer than a TTL, but it is a little. I recommend it although I've no idea of longevity.

[tenohfive]

Interesting. I do think TTL is something I should have really - it doesn't sound like an unsurmountable problem to adjust for it's absence but with my intended subjects I can see it being the difference between getting a shot or missing it.

I can't see any Godox flashes with TTL in budget. Likewise Yongnuo - it's closer to £80 before any of theirs come into budget. So far I can only see Neewer at that price point.

This isn't as easy a choice as I'd hoped. Any views on this?
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