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Can you adjust flash settings on the camera with a manual flash?
I have had some Yongnuo flash gear for a while and it has been totally fine for what I need (manual flash, some simple off-camera triggering, etc.). I recently got a Canon R6 and on-camera flash with ...
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Why is my External flash not working?
I recently bought a canon eos 200d and I also bought an Yongnuo YN24EX twin flash however when my camera is on M mode it does not work, but it works on AV mode.
Does anyone know how to solve this ...
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How do I change the channel on a Yongnuo YN685C flash?
I have the Yongnuo YN685C for Canon cameras. I am using the YN622C-TX and also the YN622C.
How do I change the channel on the YN685C?
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Setting up Canon 430EX III-RT and Yongnuo YN622C-TX?
Cannot wrap my head around setting up my Canon 430EX III-RT speedlite with this Yongnuo YN622C-TX trigger: whatever I try, the flash LINK light remains red, i.e. it is not connected to the trigger. ...
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What is the cheapest solution to use rear curtain sync with Canon RT-compatible gear?
I have a Canon 5D Mark III with a Yongnuo YN600EX-RT and YN-E3-RT.
I do astrophotography and I'd like to introduce people in the foreground while firing the flash on rear curtain for freezing them. It ...
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Why won't my camera fire the off-camera flashes even when the trigger button will?
I have a Canon 80D and I use 3 yongnuo triggers to trigger off-camera flashes.
But even though the trigger on the camera will flash when I press the trigger button, it will not flash when I press the ...
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Is a Yongnuo YN560-TX compatible with Canon SL3 or T100?
Is a Yongnuo YN560-TX radio transmitter compatible with a Canon SL3/250D or T100/4000D?
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How can I make use of a speedlight that does not work with the non-standard hotshoe on lower-end Canon cameras?
My Canon 2000D is not firing the YN560 iv speed light. So, I learned the hard way that this flash is not compatible with the hotshoe on my camera.
Is there any way I can use this camera and flash ...
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Slave TTL on YN565 from YN568EX II Master
I find the naming and compatibility of Yongnuo flashes quiet confusing. As far as i figured out a YN565 will work with TTL on a Nikon Camera, but not on a Canon.
But will TTL work off camera with a ...
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Yongnuo YN622C II compatability with 580ex II
I have just purchased a Yongnuo YN622C II and the YN622C-TX. I want to set up my 580ex II off camera however, it doesn't seem to connect with the transceiver. The system works fine with my 430ex II ...
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Canon 6D with yongnuo yn622c-tx - Camera does not capture flash
I have a Canon 6D with a yongnuo yn622c-tx. My Canon Speedlite 430 II is installed on top of the yn622c receiver. This setup worked just fine for weeks, and now it doesn't. I don't know if its due to ...
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Can I trigger the Yongnuo YN-600EX RT Il with the YN-622C?
I own a YN656EXIII that I trigger with a YN622C. I'm interested in adding two YN-600EX RT II to my kit. I was expecting to be able to use the following setup:
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Yongnuo YN622C-TX + Canon 580 EX will not operate in Manual Mode
Equipment:
Canon 5D Mark II, Yongnuo YN622C-TX with 622 transceivers, Canon 580 EX
I'm having some issues with the Yongnuo equipment. It seems to work fine in E-TTL using 580 EX flashes. HOWEVER, ...
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Unable to trigger my Speedlite YN565EXIII via optical trigger using a Canon 750D (Rebel T6i)
I own a Rebel T6i and a apeedlite, a Yongnuo YN-565EX III. I've tried several times to trigger the flash off-camera (on a tripod with a softbox) and I've had some very unsatisfactory results.
With ...
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I have a Canon 7D, a Yongnuo YN685, with its trigger and an AmazonBasics flash. I need to fire both remotely
So, I need to fire both the Canon and the Amazon Flash at the same time. I know Amazon has a built in optical receiver, however this will not help because the flash will be inside a softbox, thus ...
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Why do Yongnuo 588 flashes lose flash power as I zoom in? [duplicate]
I have had two or three of the Yongnuo 568 speedlites and use them with a Canon 24–70mm L lens on a Canon 5D MkIII and a 6D.
The problem I have on both is when I zoom in the power is not correct. If ...
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What Yongnuo controller will let me use my YN-568EX II with TTL and HSS?
I have two Yongnuo YN-568EX-II speedlites. I can use them as radio/receivers between the two, but I want to use a controller on camera to be able to use the speedlights off camera without losing E-TTL ...
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The combination of transmitters to fire AND control Canon 430EX III-RT and Yongnuo YN-560 IV
I'm having a hard time figuring out how to expand my flash system which is currently very modest - it only consists of Canon 430EX III-RT flash.
I'm planning to buy 2 Yongnuo YN-560 IV flashes and ...
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How to fire an external flash in Liveview mode on a Canon 77D?
I've bought a non-TTL Yongnuo flash (YN-560 IV) for my Canon 77D and it works fine when shooting through the viewfinder. However switching to Liveview mode, I found out that it annoyingly stops ...
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YN622TX on X1 hotshoe?
I have YN685's and a 622tx ... just bought a Godox AD600BM with an X1c trigger.
My question - how do I get the 622tx to operate the 685 flashes while stacked atop the x1 hotshoe? I have had several ...
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Can a Yongnuo YN-E3-RT trigger a Canon 550EX?
I am considering getting a YONGNUO YN600EX-RT II Wireless Flash Speedlite (This one) and the Yongnuo YN-E3-RT Flash Speedlite Transmitter (This one)
I have currently have a Canon 550EX and am ...
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Yongnuo 685 showing "hot"
I was shooting a wedding yesterday and was using one of my YN685's extensively during the getting ready session. The flash showed "hot" about halfway through. I never had this happen before but I took ...
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How to synchronize Yongnuo yn 560 iii with Canon Speedlite 430 ex III-RT
Is it possible to synchronize Yongnuo yn 560 iii flash with a Canon Speedlite 430 ex III-RT flash using in built transceivers?
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YN-622C II Transceiver and 600ex-rt Flash Setup firing inconsistently on cold shoe umbrella mount
When using Canon 6D, with one YN-622C II placed on camera. And the other YN-622C II placed on a cold shoe mount externally and 600EX-RT Flash placed on top of that. The flash fires inconsistently or ...
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Canon 6d, Canon 600 EX RT + Yongnuo YN622C TX + YN622C Flash wont fire..help [duplicate]
So as stated above I have this equipment: Canon 6D, Canon 600 EX RT, Yongnuo YN622C TX and YN622C Flash.
I want to take the Canon flash off the camera to have a simple portrait setup. I have the ...
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Can not wake Yongnuo flash with triggers after flash LCD panel sleeps
I have a YN-622C II trigger on top of a Canon 6D and another YN-622C II with a YN-565EX flash (off camera flash). After I turn everything on, and for the 15 seconds that the LCD panel of the flash is ...
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How to connect YN560tx to canon speedlight 430 EX II?
I bought a YONGNUO YN-560-TX flash controller for canon, I'm using it with canon Speedlight 430EX II, but it's not triggering my flash! any ideas? do I need to buy a receiver?
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How to fire studio strobes with a Canon 580EX flash using Yongnuo transmitters?
How do I set up a shoot using my 580EX (Mark I) flash mounted on a Yongnuo transceiver on my Canon 5D Mark II and then fire 2 extra Hensel strobes with transceivers on them as well? Does my 580EX ...
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What should I consider when upgrading my 30 year old flash? [duplicate]
I have a Canon 60D, 18-55mm kit lens, and a 70-200mm f/2.8 that I use to shoot my kids sporting events. I want to replace my 30+ year old flash with a new unit. I am considering Godox and Yongnuo ...
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TTL is inconsistent when shooting OCF with YN622 trigger system
During my wedding receptions I like to set up 1-3 flashes in manual power mode around the room. I'd also like to have a flash in TTL mode "on camera" set to -2 or -3 exposure compensation for some ...
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Can a YN-E3-RT control a Phottix Laso Receiver?
Does someone know if this combo is possible? I have bought YN-E3-RT and a pair of YN-E3-RX to trigger a 580EX II and a 430EX II. I also have 580EX that I want to include in the system. So I was ...
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What's the difference between Speedlite YN467 for Nikon and for Canon?
and also, can I use the YN467 for Canon on a Nikon DSLR?
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Buying Yongnuo flashes
I am a beginner photographer and I decided to start experimenting with light. I want to buy two cheap inexpensive flashes and I found this Yongnuo model: YN560III.
I don't have any knowledge about ...
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Controlling 4 Yongnuo flashes with a cable?
I am using 4 568EX II flash guns with 4 YN622C wireless flash triggers connected to the guns. I then control all with my YN622C-TX.
Can I wire all the flash guns together with a cable and only use ...
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Can I trigger Yongnuo YN-622N and YN-622C together at the same time?
I am a Nikon user and my friend uses Canon. If we use Yongnuo YN-622N & YN-622C can we trigger both the Nikon and Canon flashes at the same time?
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How can I use only the external flash on slave mode without firing the built-in flash?
I have a Canon 700D and YN-568EX ii external flash that I am using in slave mode. But whenever I try to fire the built-in flash pops up automatically and fires itself. Is there any option to use only ...
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Can I use a Canon 430EXII off-camera with just a Yongnuo YN-622C-TX?
I'm using a Canon 430EX II with a 6D camera. Can I use the flash as a slave with the Yongnuo YN-622C-TX without any transceiver attached to the flash?
I'm really looking for the cheapest solution to ...
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Can I control three YN600ex-rt flash units from one controller on the camera?
Just replaced my 600D with 70D canon and I am about to buy four units of the new YN600ex-rt and I wanted to know if I can use one yn600 on camera as master to control another three flashes to fire ...
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How can I wirelessly control my Canon 580ex II?
I want to add wireless control to my current flash system. I have a Yongnuo 560 (that I'm okay with not using) and a Canon 580exII that I'd really like to keep in the system. I've been using Cactus ...
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How can I fire two independent Yongnuo flashes when I snap a shot?
I currently have a Canon 60D and a Yongnuo YN-560 II Speedlight Flash, but am wanting to fire two flashes on tripods. Can I buy another 560 II to do this and how so? And if I can't then do I need to ...
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Can I use a Yongnuo YN-600EX-RT flash on a Sony Alpha DSLT?
I'm planning to change my kit and move to Sony SLT system (I have special, personal reasons).
I currently own the above mentioned flash. I would like to know how I possibly could use it on a Sony SLT ...
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Which studio strobes are compatible with the Yongnuo YN-622C?
I currently have 2 pairs of Yongnuo YN-622C Wireless TTL Flash Triggers for Canon. I'd like to use them to wirelessly trigger studio strobes and I'm wondering if anyone knows the compatibility of the ...
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Is the Yongnuo YN622C-TX still "working" when it's turned off?
Today I used a Yongnuo YN622C-TX with a Canon 7D and spotted some strange behavior.
When the transmitter was on and I was shooting in A mode, the shutter speed was set to 1/250, as expected.
I turned ...
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How do I get my Yongnuo YN-560 III to sync off-camera with a 5D Mark II and RF-603 II?
I have a Canon 5D Mark II, and I'm attempting to use a Yongnuo YN-560 III flash off-camera, with a remote trigger.
I'm using the camera in Manual mode, with the following settings:
ISO 320, f/7.1, 1 ...
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Why won't my YN-568EXII work with a flash trigger? [duplicate]
I have a Canon 5DMk2 and have just bought 2 Yongnuo YN568EXII speed lights.
I have an existing Yongnuo RF-603CII trigger, but I cannot get them to work together!
Does anyone have any suggestions, as ...
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How to sync Yongnuo 568 EX ii flash with Nikon and have ETTL and high speed sync?
I know you can signal the flashes with the built in flash on the Nikon D750, but I was wondering if there is any other options, I hate to blind my clients with the built in flash all the time!
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Can a Canon 430 EX II trigger a Yongnuo flash?
So I got a Canon 430EXII and I need a second flash, preferably a cheap one so I might resort to getting a Yongnuo. Now I'm just wondering if the 430EXII can trigger a Yongnuo flash considering it's a ...
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Is there a workaround for off-camera second-curtain sync with non-Canon flashes?
I have a Canon camera but only have Yongnuo flashes and triggers which won't allow me to use the rear-curtain sync camera function.
I've read around that there are hacks or workarounds to kind of ...
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How do I set a Yongnuo YN600EX-RT into optical master mode to trigger a Canon 430EXII?
I just got a Yongnuo 600EX-RT and my biggest gripe is their manual! I'm trying to figure out how to get it to trigger my Canon 430EX II and I can't figure out how to set it to Optical Master mode ...
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Youngnuo flash as a compatible slave flash [duplicate]
I have a 600EX-RT Canon flash, and am looking for a cheap Yongnuo flash to be used as a slave to the Canon. Do you know any Yongnuo than can reliably be used as a slave to my 600EXRT ?
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