Hello Rick, Great video. Yesterday I've recieved my speedlight and was trying to find and was trying to find TH-cam videos on how to use it. For the life of me could not find any that help me since I have never used a E-TTL speedlight before. Just watching the 3 videos that you have posted, now I can understand and use my speedlight. Thank you very much, you are a great teacher....
I actually figured this out. I was using my LCD screen when the speedlight was attached and basically all you do is close it, and use the view finder to look and set your YN560II to S1 or probably other modes too and it should work.
@Ron Powell Think you asked a further question re 430exii and 580exii compared to an old 420. Both will recycle faster. 430exii would give a bit more light and better features.. don't know how much extra light never tested a 420. The 580exii is a master flash also and gives 2/3rd of a stop more than 430exii lights.
Hi Richard, I don't know if you've ever been asked this question. I use my Canon 60D in a photobooth. The templates I use take 3-4 consecutive pictures to put in the photo booth strip. I use an optical slave attached to an alienbees external light mounted above the camera. Lately I have been having this issue where the second frame comes out black. Then the next people come in, it will flash all four times, no problem. The next people come in and it will not flash the second or maybe the third. Its really random. I'm not sure what settings I should use. I use it on manual>flash output? (I've tried changing these but still not consistent fix) Do I need to try to change the exposure compensation? I don't use and speedlite.
ZigiMusic On the Canon 430EX speedlite the slave mode is for use with a master flash like the 580ex etc. Or an on camera commander flash. Its not a true optical slave like on other lights (well it is but Canon dumbed it down). For using the flash on camera of in manual off camera mode use it in normal mode, for slave duties being controlled by a master commander or light switch it to slave. For example I can put my 430eii lights in slave mode and control them via my 600ex-rt on camera... but frankly that's a waste of a good light sitting on camera :) PS sorry for late reply I have missed allot of comments since youtube and google + comments combined... its a mess.
RubberTrampsReviews The zoom feature of the 430exii is some what fussy when the flash head is tilted. The options with in the camera menu regarding the flash will also depend on what mode the camera is set to... Auto for example has limited options.
my god it is so complicated - thanks for explaining and taking time out - i wonder when the japanese sofware engineers will be able to write code to make things simpler
Hi, I really hope you can help with this issue of mine. When I go to that specific part of the menu, it still does not recognize that I have a flash mounted to the top of the camera. But if I click on built in flash settings, it's unavailable as well stating that I have an external flash. What could be causing this issue? The products are compatible. Canon t3i with a neewer tt680.
hello please help , i have the canon 60 d and just purchased this light . for some reason i cannot change the zoom option . i cannot figure out how to change it on the flash and the option is grayed out on my camera screen . also when i turn my flash on my screen blinks and does not just stay on like yours . any suggestions?
***** Its sounds like you have the flash and or camera on auto mode. Are you using the YN-468ii on camera or off camera? Would need more info to take a better guess at whats happening. Make sure the flash is on either manual mode or TTL mode and NOT on an optical slave mode (S1 S2) if memory serves me right.
great video, thanks. one question: you mention the need for remotes or cables for HSS. The setup i'm looking to do is to have the 430 off camera, set up as a slave with my 60D's internal wireless firing it. I will need HSS for some shots, and wondered if I took you up wrong, as it seemed you were saying that using the flash off camera as a slave you can't engage HSS.
Andy Bertaut You can't use HSS with the built in flash as a wireless sender, the reason is its too slow and can't keep up. You would need a master like a 580exii or 600ex-RT, you could also use a ST-E2 commander as well.
hello mr. rick now i have my canon 500d im planing to upgrade my can help which is better the eos canon 5d mark 2 or eos canon 5d mark 3.. thank you have a bless weekend..
Eddie, I was just having the same problem. The YN-560 II won't work with the external flash menu. You need a Canon flash (or maybe a third party that does work)
I bought a YN-560 II to use with my 60D on and off camera (using YONGNUO RF-603C) but not getting it to work. Any ideas on how to make it work? Please help.
Hi, thanks for the vid. I have 430ex II older model and it has "OFF" and "Slave" mode. What are the difference between them and which one should I use, when? Thanks!
I'm not sure if the voltage matches. You have to be careful with older flashes. Assuming its compatible in that respect you should be able to connect it via a flash cord. After that it will need to be mounted on a flash bracket.
hello rick! I have canon 60d camera and I can not set my 430ex ii flash, I get on camera: this menu can not. incopatible flash or flash feed off. I would greatly appreciate if you knew something about it. regards
Hi Richard I just received YN 560III speed light after mounting on my 60Dis say its not compatible but the manual says it compatible, can you please help me on this. Your help will be greatly appreciated.
hi Richard Your tutorials are really helpful. I have followed everything till your Video 3 part 2 ( external flash ) but cant find anymore videos after that for cannon 60D. If you have them that covers all the menu of Canon 60D please send me the link. Thanks Charan
hi rick. i have a canon 60d and a YN-468 II speedlight. i used it on the day i received my item and it work, it keeps on flashing when ever a press the bottom. after a week of using i had a problem because it wont flash on the way i used to. it will only flash wen it wants to flash. i think it became an a auto mode. its not on the battery i think because i charge it when its empty. please help me. thank you in advance
Hello Rick, Great video. Yesterday I've recieved my speedlight and was trying to find and was trying to find TH-cam videos on how to use it. For the life of me could not find any that help me since I have never used a E-TTL speedlight before.
Just watching the 3 videos that you have posted, now I can understand and use my speedlight. Thank you very much, you are a great teacher....
I actually figured this out. I was using my LCD screen when the speedlight was attached and basically all you do is close it, and use the view finder to look and set your YN560II to S1 or probably other modes too and it should work.
@Ron Powell Think you asked a further question re 430exii and 580exii compared to an old 420. Both will recycle faster. 430exii would give a bit more light and better features.. don't know how much extra light never tested a 420. The 580exii is a master flash also and gives 2/3rd of a stop more than 430exii lights.
Hi Richard, I don't know if you've ever been asked this question. I use my Canon 60D in a photobooth. The templates I use take 3-4 consecutive pictures to put in the photo booth strip. I use an optical slave attached to an alienbees external light mounted above the camera. Lately I have been having this issue where the second frame comes out black.
Then the next people come in, it will flash all four times, no problem.
The next people come in and it will not flash the second or maybe the third.
Its really random. I'm not sure what settings I should use. I use it on manual>flash output? (I've tried changing these but still not consistent fix)
Do I need to try to change the exposure compensation? I don't use and speedlite.
ZigiMusic On the Canon 430EX speedlite the slave mode is for use with a master flash like the 580ex etc. Or an on camera commander flash. Its not a true optical slave like on other lights (well it is but Canon dumbed it down). For using the flash on camera of in manual off camera mode use it in normal mode, for slave duties being controlled by a master commander or light switch it to slave. For example I can put my 430eii lights in slave mode and control them via my 600ex-rt on camera... but frankly that's a waste of a good light sitting on camera :)
PS sorry for late reply I have missed allot of comments since youtube and google + comments combined... its a mess.
RubberTrampsReviews The zoom feature of the 430exii is some what fussy when the flash head is tilted. The options with in the camera menu regarding the flash will also depend on what mode the camera is set to... Auto for example has limited options.
my god it is so complicated - thanks for explaining and taking time out - i wonder when the japanese sofware engineers will be able to write code to make things simpler
Im gonna love this video! Thank you
Hi, I really hope you can help with this issue of mine. When I go to that specific part of the menu, it still does not recognize that I have a flash mounted to the top of the camera. But if I click on built in flash settings, it's unavailable as well stating that I have an external flash. What could be causing this issue? The products are compatible. Canon t3i with a neewer tt680.
hello please help , i have the canon 60 d and just purchased this light . for some reason i cannot change the zoom option . i cannot figure out how to change it on the flash and the option is grayed out on my camera screen . also when i turn my flash on my screen blinks and does not just stay on like yours . any suggestions?
***** Its sounds like you have the flash and or camera on auto mode. Are you using the YN-468ii on camera or off camera? Would need more info to take a better guess at whats happening. Make sure the flash is on either manual mode or TTL mode and NOT on an optical slave mode (S1 S2) if memory serves me right.
I have a canon 6d, i want to ask how much flashes i can use wireless ? And if i can use any flash from ebay ?
Helpful.. Nice video 👍
Happy to help.
great video, thanks. one question: you mention the need for remotes or cables for HSS. The setup i'm looking to do is to have the 430 off camera, set up as a slave with my 60D's internal wireless firing it. I will need HSS for some shots, and wondered if I took you up wrong, as it seemed you were saying that using the flash off camera as a slave you can't engage HSS.
Andy Bertaut You can't use HSS with the built in flash as a wireless sender, the reason is its too slow and can't keep up. You would need a master like a 580exii or 600ex-RT, you could also use a ST-E2 commander as well.
sweet, thank you
hello mr. rick now i have my canon 500d im planing to upgrade my can help which is better the eos canon 5d mark 2 or eos canon 5d mark 3.. thank you have a bless weekend..
Thanks for this video!
hi Richard, how do you use 60D live mode for photos to sync with flash, how do you do it? thank you
Hi ahmad. You will need to make sure that silent shooting mode is off in the menu.
Hi Rick, please tell me which camera are you use for make this video??
thanks!
Eddie, I was just having the same problem. The YN-560 II won't work with the external flash menu. You need a Canon flash (or maybe a third party that does work)
Hi Rick,
I have an old Canon 420EX Speedlite - what benefit would I get by acquiring a 430EX11 or a 580EX11? - I have a Canon 60D
Help me pls...I'm not able to select Hi-speed shutter sync in my 60d. I use yongnuo yn-565 flash.
***** ...Thanks for your reply. I searched in google and came to know my flash model doesn't support hi-speed sync....
I had a similar problem with a yongnuo. I think turning off "silent picture" or "mirror lockup" helped, but iam not shure. godd lucl ;)
I bought a YN-560 II to use with my 60D on and off camera (using YONGNUO RF-603C) but not getting it to work. Any ideas on how to make it work? Please help.
Hi, thanks for the vid.
I have 430ex II older model and it has "OFF" and "Slave" mode.
What are the difference between them and which one should I use, when?
Thanks!
is there anyway a sunpack 555 flash unit can be used on the 60D
I'm not sure if the voltage matches. You have to be careful with older flashes.
Assuming its compatible in that respect you should be able to connect it via a flash cord. After that it will need to be mounted on a flash bracket.
what do you do if you camera doesnt recognize your speedlite?
Brandon - what speedlite you trying to use? It could be that the speedlite in question is not compatible.
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hello rick! I have canon 60d camera and I can not set my 430ex ii flash, I get on camera: this menu can not. incopatible flash or flash feed off. I would greatly appreciate if you knew something about it. regards
Hi Richard I just received YN 560III speed light after mounting on my 60Dis say its not compatible but the manual says it compatible, can you please help me on this. Your help will be greatly appreciated.
hi Richard
Your tutorials are really helpful. I have followed everything till your Video 3 part 2 ( external flash ) but cant find anymore videos after that for cannon 60D. If you have them that covers all the menu of Canon 60D please send me the link.
Thanks
Charan
All the 60D videos are on the channel. Not sure why you cant find them.
I cc. I didn't check your channel for the same. Was looking on the suggested videos on TH-cam. Well, thanks for your reply :-)
hi rick. i have a canon 60d and a YN-468 II speedlight. i used it on the day i received my item and it work, it keeps on flashing when ever a press the bottom. after a week of using i had a problem because it wont flash on the way i used to. it will only flash wen it wants to flash. i think it became an a auto mode. its not on the battery i think because i charge it when its empty. please help me. thank you in advance
No use without closeup shots. Sound also needs improvement.