Hi John. I just watched a couple of your videos about the YN685, trying to figure out how to enable HSS. I've tried just about every option on the flash panel, but can never get SYNC to appear on the FN buttons section of the screen. What am I missing?
I did see this question asked but, I still can't figure it out. I'd like to use a 685 flash on my camera to trigger another 685 on a stand. I shoot with a d600.
Is there a way to turn of the pre-flash involved with this setup? Also has anyone experienced delay/lag when firing off your shutter with the 622-tx transmitter? I have a nikon D7000
Excellent video mate im glad I stumbled upon it. Quick question I would like to ask? id like to use it for HSS off camera, so if I understood correctly I won't be needing trigger on camera and receiver on the flash? the yn622 will do that for me correct or im wrong ? thanks mate
The flash has its own built in receiver mate.You can also use the flash has a trigger or use the yn622n trigger I do have a video of setting this up. th-cam.com/video/ejZGgolfBvM/w-d-xo.html
with yn685 just looking some help because I'm not sure where else to turn whenever i take a picture the flash takes awhile like 20-30seconds if not longer before its ready to fire again
Ryan Chandler well you can fire your flash of camera been the best advantage mate. If you watch some of my flash tutorials you will see me using it of camera and how great it is
Hi, very nice review! I'm planning to buy this big boy, would that work off camera on my nikon d800 with a 622N-TX transmitter ? Amazon's description doesn't show my camera between the compatibilities 🙁 Please help!!
Good Evening John. Many thanks for sharing this video. Just researching flashes for my Nikon D750 when I came across your video. It was great you were reviewing the flash I am interested in but you also happen to own the same camera too. I am all but sold on this flash but I have one concern before buying it and that is: How well does the flash sit in the camera hot shoe? Kind regards Adam
Mine doesnt work! The blue light wont go away, even though the batteries are fully charge or the flash is off. Its just shuts down for no reason. But before its shuts down there are letters that pops up on the lsd like P.L and a battery sign. I’ve been trying to fix it but still it doesnt work. Help please 😔
Hi. I have Nikon D3400 entry level DSLR camera and just now bought Yongnuo 685 Speedlight flash. Could you please tell me if it is fully compatible with my camera.
I have a Nikon D3400. I purchased two of these flashes and a YN622-TX wireless controller. I can have the speedlites on different channels and control the power output for them individually. The Nikon D3400 doesn’t do high speed sync but the flashes are capable of it. These flashes are the only model I’ve seen that can zoom to 200mm. I bought umbrellas and stands. The flashes can operate remotely with the controller so you can do just about anything. I put the two of them on the kitchen table and took photos of a pocket watch. I make sure the flashes are in wireless remote setting. I use them in manual all the time so I can control the power output. I used it with TTL mode, but it is always more light than I need. I can also set the camera to do rear curtain sync, The reason why you can’t do high speed sync is the camera itself has no commander mode in the flash menus to select auto.
Go with the Godox tt685 and Xpro transmitter. Yongnuo are fine on their own but don't work with other units. They also do not have optical trigger. The Godox tt685 and a Xpro trigger work with Flashpoint Xplor 600, AD200 and probably others as well. The also have optical triggering built in.
You can trigger the flash throw the cls in your flash menu but I would buy the yn622n there very cheap and work great mate I have reviewed the nikon version of the trigger also
John Bodally got myself a normal 622n so I can mount it on my camera then one 685 on it and one 685 with umbrella small setup hope it ok for a 30 ppl wedding reception xD
Hi I know it’s been a while since you made this video. But I have this flash and was wondering if you know how to enable High speed sync? Thanks
how do you set HSS? i have YN685, but HSS icon does not appear
You send triggers a few times. I would say instead, you still need a Transmitter but you do not need Receivers because the Receiver is built in.
Hi John. I just watched a couple of your videos about the YN685, trying to figure out how to enable HSS. I've tried just about every option on the flash panel, but can never get SYNC to appear on the FN buttons section of the screen. What am I missing?
did you get the yn622 tx controller or a standard cheap trigger?
How do you turn on the backlight on the 685? One of my flashes has the backlight and I must have somehow turned off on the other.
Sorry for the confusion, are you saying without 622 cant we use flash through camera?
I did see this question asked but, I still can't figure it out. I'd like to use a 685 flash on my camera to trigger another 685 on a stand. I shoot with a d600.
Is there a way to turn of the pre-flash involved with this setup? Also has anyone experienced delay/lag when firing off your shutter with the 622-tx transmitter? I have a nikon D7000
Excellent video mate im glad I stumbled upon it. Quick question I would like to ask? id like to use it for HSS off camera, so if I understood correctly I won't be needing trigger on camera and receiver on the flash? the yn622 will do that for me correct or im wrong ? thanks mate
The flash has its own built in receiver mate.You can also use the flash has a trigger or use the yn622n trigger I do have a video of setting this up.
th-cam.com/video/ejZGgolfBvM/w-d-xo.html
with yn685 just looking some help because I'm not sure where else to turn whenever i take a picture the flash takes awhile like 20-30seconds if not longer before its ready to fire again
If batteries are full then flash is faulty mate
Does this wonk on NIKON D7000
What are the major advantages of having the wireless remote?
Ryan Chandler well you can fire your flash of camera been the best advantage mate. If you watch some of my flash tutorials you will see me using it of camera and how great it is
I wand to know does my camera nikon D7200 can Trigger an Off-Camera Flash with the camera Pop-up Flash (Commander Mode) by this Yongnuo YN685?
mountsat yes
Hi, very nice review! I'm planning to buy this big boy, would that work off camera on my nikon d800 with a 622N-TX transmitter ? Amazon's description doesn't show my camera between the compatibilities 🙁 Please help!!
YN622N TX will work with d800 mate
Very clear explanation, thanks!
Thanks very much
Good Evening John. Many thanks for sharing this video. Just researching flashes for my Nikon D750 when I came across your video. It was great you were reviewing the flash I am interested in but you also happen to own the same camera too. I am all but sold on this flash but I have one concern before buying it and that is: How well does the flash sit in the camera hot shoe? Kind regards Adam
I have used it loads of times at weddings its PERFECT :) buy a few with the yn622n its a great setup and loads more d750 videos to come also.
Mine doesnt work! The blue light wont go away, even though the batteries are fully charge or the flash is off. Its just shuts down for no reason. But before its shuts down there are letters that pops up on the lsd like P.L and a battery sign. I’ve been trying to fix it but still it doesnt work. Help please 😔
If it worked and now does not you have a bad flash?
I just bought one. Im trying to do HSS but canot. Don't know how to do please share
short press the sync button mate on the right of the flash
Joabe Costa try on camera setting my Nikon D90 no need to adjust flash just active in camera
it is the white button on the right press and hold it for a few secs ?
ordered 1 through ebay with the yn622n tx trigger!cant wait for it and try hss with my D7200!
ohh by the way!I also just subbed!
Hi. I have Nikon D3400 entry level DSLR camera and just now bought Yongnuo 685 Speedlight flash. Could you please tell me if it is fully compatible with my camera.
Mate I Donny see why not but I have not tried it you try it and find out tlol
I have a Nikon D3400. I purchased two of these flashes and a YN622-TX wireless controller. I can have the speedlites on different channels and control the power output for them individually. The Nikon D3400 doesn’t do high speed sync but the flashes are capable of it. These flashes are the only model I’ve seen that can zoom to 200mm.
I bought umbrellas and stands. The flashes can operate remotely with the controller so you can do just about anything. I put the two of them on the kitchen table and took photos of a pocket watch. I make sure the flashes are in wireless remote setting. I use them in manual all the time so I can control the power output. I used it with TTL mode, but it is always more light than I need. I can also set the camera to do rear curtain sync,
The reason why you can’t do high speed sync is the camera itself has no commander mode in the flash menus to select auto.
Thanks for letting everyone know mate :)
thank You xx
How does this compare to the godox tt685? Nice review
Go with the Godox tt685 and Xpro transmitter.
Yongnuo are fine on their own but don't work with other units. They also do not have optical trigger.
The Godox tt685 and a Xpro trigger work with Flashpoint Xplor 600, AD200 and probably others as well. The also have optical triggering built in.
how do you off the beeping sound on this flash? Anyone with a tip please???
Its in the custom functions hold the left white key for around 3 secs to enter the menu and its in there mate
OH my God! You don´t know you just saved my life right now :-) thank you so much :-)
Hey can I trigger a second 685 with a 685 on my body ? Via the wireless system they have ?
What body you got pal ?
John Bodally d7200
You can trigger the flash throw the cls in your flash menu but I would buy the yn622n there very cheap and work great mate I have reviewed the nikon version of the trigger also
th-cam.com/video/CumEW8WhJIU/w-d-xo.html
John Bodally got myself a normal 622n so I can mount it on my camera then one 685 on it and one 685 with umbrella small setup hope it ok for a 30 ppl wedding reception xD
It works great with the canon 80D
:)
Can this do HSS on Nikon d500
Hi my 685 led doesn’t eliminate?