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Anyone Have Experience with Yongnuo Flashes?
One of the issues I have with my Canon 580EX flash is I cannot control the settings via on-camera display (you need an "EX II"). So I'm looking for another 580EX II, used. I see the Yongnuo "replacements" and I'm wondering if anyone knows if these units can be controlled from the camera.
Thanks - Dave
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Dave
Also, do I want the 568EX II version? (I just did a search)
Dave
Yes, the 568 ex ii can be controlled from the camera just like the Canon 580 EX II. I actually prefer the yongnuo over the canon for 2 reasons: 1) it beeps when ready and 2)you don't need to push the side button to swivel the head
Dave
Dave
Dave
Thanks - Dave
dBruno
I don't think the YN622c transceivers will let you change the flash zoom setting. You need to get a YN622C-TX to allow this to be done from the camera end. Can't remember if the flash will zoom when the normal transceiver is on the camera and I change focal length of lens. I need to do a test.
I use the Nikon ones though.
Iain
Dave
Dave
As Tony said Dave, try a reset.
Also make sure the cursor is on the correct group when trying to zoom the flash from the tx.
Iain
On another note, I am very impressed and happily surprised with the Youngnuo 568EX II flash.
Dave
Great stuff Dave, pleased it's working correctly now.
Just out of curiosity does the yongnuo 568EX II have an external power socket?
Dave
But I have to say, I was more than impressed with this flash, especially the price. Even new, it only goes for about 100 bucks or so. Thanks to travelintrevor for the tip. I wanted an off-camera flash that I could control via the camera menu, and I was really disappointed that the 580EX (not the "II" model) wouldn't do it. I may try to sell it.
Dave
Admittedly, I didn't try both receivers, and there is a 50/50 chance that only one is flaky and I picked the same one today as yesterday.
I highly doubt I will get any help from Yongnuo (I will try), but if any of you know of a Yongnuo user group, or something like it, please pass it along. For future work I think I would be OK at 1/125, but you never know. Plus, I want it to all work correctly.
Dave
Dave,
I touched on this in your other post, regarding shutter speed. Canon 6D right?
If sync is 180th, and you are using non-dedicated flashes, it's always advisable to drop shutter 1 to 2 clicks (NOT stops) below shutter sync.
Just because it "says" it's 180th, unless you are outside in full sun and subject not near edges of frame you can go to max sync, but indoors my flash sync is 250th, but I stick to 200th at max if needed, and I can get away with it that high, but usually around 125th; so I would suggest 125-160th as your max.
This generally applies to OCF, but if using only flash on camera it will operate at full sync properly, just sometimes non-dedicated flashes have a tendency to need that 1 click drop in shutter speed.
Trev
In any case, I feel better knowing that this is like something you have experienced, and it's not just me.
Dave
I finally got around to asking the people at Yongnuo (VERY responsive) to send me the updater and the files (getting them directly from the website wasn't working).
At first blush and after a very quick check, the controller module now allows the flash to go to maximum sync speed on the 6D (1/180), and on the 600D (1/200). This was after updating the firmware to version 1.08.
Very happy.
Sounds like Yongnuo staff are the sort of company that wishes to retain happy customer relationships, and word of mouth is by far the most encouraging or detrimental to one's business.
Excellent you got a happy outcome Dave.
Trev