I have been considering buying this flash. Not only did you convince me that it will suit my needs, but you also taught me how to use it. For someone who doesn't know anything about flashes, this was a great help. Thanks.
Thanks for taking the time to create this video. I have purchased a YN560 III and so far I am extremely pleased with the value for money. I very much enjoy the fact that it is manual and therefore you have to figure out before hand (or experiment) with the various options.
i have bought this flash not long ago in China. I appreciate your video. It helped me a lot to work with trigger. Thank you so much. It works great and cheap . I am so happy with it. It is my first flash .
One important feature not mentioned in the video is that you can pair up to 6 YN-560 III's to a YN-560 TX controller (which mounts on the hot-shoe of the camera). The controller let's you individually adjust zoom and power output of each flash directly from the camera. Comes in handy when shooting with umbrella-type soft-boxes and/or having a flash mounted in a difficult to reach area.
Just got mines today, thanks for the video explanation. I'm in love with the flash, amazing value for a fraction of the cost. You just cannot go wrong with the 560-III
+Game Lover Get the YN560IV. The 560IV has a built in transmitter. Manual flash settings have not slowed me down much at all for shooting events, so as long as you are used to it, shouldnt be a problem.
Great video!! You just helped me make a decision about this flashes. I'm definetly gonna buy this flash right now on ebay. I had used the Canon products until I discovered the YN560ii, and have been very happy with it. SO I was about to buy a few more and came across the YN560iii and was wondering if there was any significant difference between the two, And I love the fact that I wont have to use radio triggers, or sync cables or anything. This is great!!
hey maybe a stupid question BUT: I am mounting this flash onto my EOS 5 SLR Film camera. I want to shoot photos in a club/party atmosphere. Dark environment, other party flashing lights etc. You might not be familiar with this camera but I think its easiest for me to shoot on auto (green square) and then shoot in M as your recommending. One thing I have no idea is what fraction I should be set to. If you have a recommended setting for shooting manual on this camera that would be appreciated also! The flash deffinitly fires on my EOS 5 SLR btw did one test round but it was a crap shoot some good some bad. shooting with 1600 speed film. Im going to be shooting with porta 400 for this upcoming shoot. Please let me know what think!
I like your review, thanks to it I decided that I will buy this one, maybe thinking about 560 IV...what do you think, is it better to pay more for Tx function? Thanks for your comment and nice video
I own a couple of the yn560ii and work well only the recycle time is a little slow for multilpe firing. Still for the price really good product.i hope to purchase 560iii soon. Great video thks for sharing
+Elijah6053 Not only is it easy, but you really SHOULD know how to use flash manually instead of being the dumby head that just shoots his camera in auto, and flash in auto.
Nice review. I just received mine today. But I'm not able to pull out the diffuser flip card. I did once and put it back and now it's stuck. I don't want to put more pressure. Am I missing something? Should I go for a replacement?
great review man ! I just purchased a YN560III ans this video helped me a lot...really clear explanation, the rest is just practice. Greetings from Chile !!
Nice review, but i was hoping that you would go into more detail to most of the functions on the 560iii. I'm interested in finding out how to activate and use the channels and also preventing my yn going on sleep mode. Can you give me some insight on those things? You can also go into detail the other functions that displays into the other functions in the Rx mode?
I have never used a "manual" flash, and I am wondering, how difficult is it to figure out what power setting to use? Do you have to take some test shots first and arrive at the power setting by trial-and-error? Thanks for posting this video, it answered all my questions except how to figure out what power setting to use.
It is very simple actually, just like setting manual exposure before taking a picture, except you now have a 4th parameter. The flash output is also set in stop-increments, so it is pretty straightforward.
Actually the hot shoe lock mechanics is better than the snap-on on the canon. The Canon Snap-on system already make my flash unit drops twice, even it was tight and full-pushed inside...
I bought yn-560iii a few days ago. But I got some problem. I connected flash with my DSLR(nikon D90) But flash didn't work. So, I don't know which is the problem. I think it's just connection problem. How can I check this situation??
wow, nice review bro, now you gave me an idea on which flash will i buy, and that's yn560III, even do it doesn't have TTL i don't care, cause TTL is not that accurate.. i really like your review men! thanks, ^_^
I have a 60d, and an rf 602 rx receiver and a rf 602 tx transmitter. I also have the yongnuo yn 560 mark I. If I have the transmitter on the camera, and the receiver on the mark I 560, will the 560 III fire along with the 560 I? So two flashes firing simultaneously, using the 602 transmitter mounted on the camera?
I bought this flash too, and I use it on canon 7D. But the problem i got with is autofocus in low light, it doesn't work. The front red light that us to assist the focus on other speedlites doesn't work with this. Is it the problem of compatibility or that feature doesn't exist in yungnuo yn560 iii?
I think I have decided to buy 560 iv but these models are very old. Can you please recommend another model in the same price range, which is a bit newer? Thank you very much for your time
I need an ETTL flash, and would like to use it off camera, do i have to get an adapter? I was looking at the 565ex. Does it have the built in reciever? If not, what adapter transmits ettl?
hey man, I have bought this flash and sorry for being dumb but I can not figure out how to make it work. Would you be able to help me with that issue? I have canon EOS 100D. thx
hey for the RF mode you say u need a Transmitter i have the RF-603N how do i get it to communicate with each other to trigger the flash.. It doesnt seem to work for me... Thanks
Check the manual! These are smart devices and have to be configured to work together. For things to work you need to pair both units to the same channel. Make sure the 560 III is in 603 RX-mode and the RF-603 has to be configured as a transmitter.
Hi great Review! I just had one question... (by the way english is not my main lenguage so sorry if i make a mistake) Anyway my question, This flash can be triggered by Nikon/Canon Commander mode in camera whitout actually shutting the built in flash?? or just by the built in flash ligth? Thanks
I have the Canon 70d and a 580EX II flash. I'm looking to get another flash or two to add to my system. Would you recommend this flash or the cheaper ones? Also, would I use the 580EX II as the master? or use it off camera as well?
What about the Canon 20D? I've been pointed to this flash due to how cheap and great it is to start. I need one for outdoors portraiture and some clubbing photography. Will this work for me? Also, they suggested a YN trigger. Will it make the flash shot automatically on/off the camera? How does that work?
I've been looking at this flash for a while now, and I'm definitely getting it. My only problem is what trigger to get. Should I save up and get it with the RF-603II, or spend the extra $20-30 to get the YN-560-TX? I know it's completely up to me, but what is your input?
Get the TX. It does the same thing, but for the tiny amount of extra money you are getting vastly more features. Especially if you are using multiple YN560-III flashes, it can let you change the setting manually on each one from the unit (I believe it has the ability to fire older yongnuo flashes with adapters as well)
***** Dude. get the YN560-TX. The RF-603 is great, i have a pair. but this flash has its own built in receiver which makes the 603 redundant to a point. The TX is awesome sauce packaged on top of your camera.
Yes! Get the TX! This video was made before the TX came out so we only had the RF603 back then. But now I would totally say get the TX because it can really exploit the full potential of the already great YN560III. Being able to remotely control your flash is a huge plus.
Ah...I see it. That's awesome. But now there is a real choice. Do u want the flash with the tx that supports 3 groups or just the Tx and six groups. Decisions, decisions.
***** No, you can turn on/off the RF receiver or the optical slave. It is a much more versatile flash than the Mark II, I have 4 Mark II and will change to Mark III.
+Michelle Mallard Interesting. I have a T5i as well and it was working fine in S2 mode one day, then it would only fire in S1 mode. Also, when I mounted it on the T5i's hot shoe it wouldn't fire in M, but I switched to multishot and it fired, then I went back into M and it worked.
first of all well done, one of the best reviews!! A small (maybe silly) question, does this flash work if directly mounted to a nikon hot shoe or do you need a trigger to fire it? Thanks
That's a good question! Now I would have to say I've never tried my YN 560 III on a nikon yet, but im pretty certain it works for nikon as well, since the hotshoe attachment of it only consists of one pin, and that is the firing pin. The standard hotshoe is made the same, and since this flash has no TTL metering, it shoiuld fire just as it should on a Nikon :)
I have a canon D70 and when I put the camera in live view the flash doesn't trigger when I take the picture, is there a way to work around this issue with the flash?
Can you please help to let me know the exact wireless setting in 70D to disable the pop up flash output and only tripper the external flash? Can you please share the point wise setting for that? Thanks in advance!
shevatesagar30 Sounds like you're talking about optical slave triggering. Disabling the pop up flash completely is not possible. The built-in speedlite transmitter on Canon cameras (the pop up flash) will still emit a weak pulse of light when triggering. You may want to look into RF wireless triggering systems.
Perhaps a silly question, but I have a Sony a57 which has a Minolta mount. I recently purchased an adapter to make it a universal mount. Would this still work with my camera? Thanks! :)
Can i able to control yongnuo 560 with SB700 or SB900. i want SB700 to work in TTL and YN 560 in manual for background lighting. is this setup possible??
Great review! I think I might get one to go along with my Yongnuo Rf603 and YN 460 ii speedlite. I like how a compatible radio trigger is already built in so I don't need to buy an extra one. Is this HSS compatible?
do you think an iPhone or smartphone in-built flash can trigger the speedlite in slave? I know that my YN560-II does not fire on the iPhone flash, I wonder if this model does.
Thought of that and tried it before, but its sadly a no because the flash duration of the iPhone's flash and most smartphones are too long to be recognized by the YN 560 III. It only recognizes very short pulses of light. (even lightning triggers it!)
Great Review sir ! I'm new into strobe photography.So I was thinking to pick up the yn-565 ex.But was confused with the yn 568 ex ii. The difference between the two is HSS and the latter acts as a master flash. Could you help me out. And please help me whether i will be requiring any triggers for the same. I'm using Canon 600 D.
I have Nikon D7000 with SB-600. Do I have to attach a RF 603 receiver to each YN560 flash unit? Or should I get pocket wizards for the flashes instead?
hi there, I recently purchased a YN 560 II which is pretty similar but I couldn't find a tutorial that properly explained how to adjust the frequency of the light. Is the 1/1, 1/2, 1/4 and so on the option for shutter speed or is it the light frequency? If so, is 1/1 the brightest frequency you can go? Sorry, I just got into flash photography and I'm having trouble understanding. Thanks in advance!
+ZY Productions I thought the fractions were about time length, ie, 1/1 was one full cycle where as 1/128th is 128th of the duration but the same output.
Thank you very much, your video help me a lot! i have a few question, what if i want to use 2 unit of YN 560 III, can i use 1 unit of RF 603 to sync both flash?
So what you're telling me is if I wanted to use 2 or more of these flashes wireless I don't need to buy a wireless transmitter for each one like pocket wizards? All I need is the one made by Yongnuo and attach it to my hot shoe?
ZY Productions I think i had a similiar question as joey. Im a beginner.... your video was great and learned a lot thanks so much! So i wanted to get 2 yongnuo 560iii & put both on a light stand. What trigger system would be able to do that from my canon t4i that has in camera flash? Do i only need one yongnuo 603c trigger on my t4i camera since both the flashes have built in transmitters? Just want to make sure im able to trigger both flashes on the lightstand? Thanks
Yes, because the two flashes have built-in receivers, you would only need one transmitter on your T4i to trigger both of them, no need to attach extra receiver units on the flashes :)
If you change settings on your camera, are those same settings automatically changed on the flash too, like the YN-565EX? iso, shutter speed and aperture?
ZY Productions Thanks, I'm kind of new to this. So compared to an ETTL flash, is manually adjusting the flash output the only difference? Does the YN 560 III autozoom accordingly to your lens? Or do you have to adjust the flash zoom manually every time you zoom in/out with your camera lens?
This flash, if you look at its hotshoe plate, it has only one pin, and its the firing pin. So the only thing communicated between the flash and camera is when the picture is being taken and the flash is to be fired. So for this flash, it does not support metering, no "auto" mode (output must be set manually), and does not autozoom.
I have been considering buying this flash. Not only did you convince me that it will suit my needs, but you also taught me how to use it. For someone who doesn't know anything about flashes, this was a great help. Thanks.
Thanks for taking the time to create this video. I have purchased a YN560 III and so far I am extremely pleased with the value for money. I very much enjoy the fact that it is manual and therefore you have to figure out before hand (or experiment) with the various options.
i have bought this flash not long ago in China. I appreciate your video. It helped me a lot to work with trigger. Thank you so much. It works great and cheap . I am so happy with it. It is my first flash .
You are extremely productive, and all your videos are great. I wish you good luck. I've learned a hell lot from you, guys. Miki
I've been using these for a while and this was a great way a making sure I had all the details. ZY is a great communicator
One important feature not mentioned in the video is that you can pair up to 6 YN-560 III's to a YN-560 TX controller (which mounts on the hot-shoe of the camera). The controller let's you individually adjust zoom and power output of each flash directly from the camera. Comes in handy when shooting with umbrella-type soft-boxes and/or having a flash mounted in a difficult to reach area.
That's why I bought the TX as well.😉
Thank for this comment. I was exactly looking for this information.
Just got mines today, thanks for the video explanation. I'm in love with the flash, amazing value for a fraction of the cost. You just cannot go wrong with the 560-III
I bought 2 of this.This the best flash in the market for that cost you will pay :)
+Game Lover Get the YN560IV. The 560IV has a built in transmitter. Manual flash settings have not slowed me down much at all for shooting events, so as long as you are used to it, shouldnt be a problem.
The best review i have ever found short and clear. good job. cheers.!
Great! Needed a brush up tutorial and yours is the best I've found. Many thanks!
Great video!! You just helped me make a decision about this flashes. I'm definetly gonna buy this flash right now on ebay. I had used the Canon products until I discovered the YN560ii, and have been very happy with it. SO I was about to buy a few more and came across the YN560iii and was wondering if there was any significant difference between the two, And I love the fact that I wont have to use radio triggers, or sync cables or anything. This is great!!
hey maybe a stupid question BUT:
I am mounting this flash onto my EOS 5 SLR Film camera. I want to shoot photos in a club/party atmosphere. Dark environment, other party flashing lights etc. You might not be familiar with this camera but I think its easiest for me to shoot on auto (green square) and then shoot in M as your recommending. One thing I have no idea is what fraction I should be set to. If you have a recommended setting for shooting manual on this camera that would be appreciated also!
The flash deffinitly fires on my EOS 5 SLR btw did one test round but it was a crap shoot some good some bad. shooting with 1600 speed film. Im going to be shooting with porta 400 for this upcoming shoot.
Please let me know what think!
I like your review, thanks to it I decided that I will buy this one, maybe thinking about 560 IV...what do you think, is it better to pay more for Tx function? Thanks for your comment and nice video
I own a couple of the yn560ii and work well only the recycle time is a little slow for multilpe firing. Still for the price really good product.i hope to purchase 560iii soon. Great video thks for sharing
Hey, great review! 2 questions:
1) How easy is it to learn to use a manual flash?
2) What batteries are best for a flash like this?
+Elijah6053 1) Quite easy, most of it is just trial and error :)
2) I personally use MAHA Powerex and Sanyo Eneloop rechargeable batteries.
+ZY Productions thank you very much!
+Elijah6053 Not only is it easy, but you really SHOULD know how to use flash manually instead of being the dumby head that just shoots his camera in auto, and flash in auto.
Nice review. I just received mine today. But I'm not able to pull out the diffuser flip card. I did once and put it back and now it's stuck. I don't want to put more pressure. Am I missing something? Should I go for a replacement?
does the yongnuo flash triggers compatable with canon 6d..??
great review man ! I just purchased a YN560III ans this video helped me a lot...really clear explanation, the rest is just practice. Greetings from Chile !!
Nice review, but i was hoping that you would go into more detail to most of the functions on the 560iii. I'm interested in finding out how to activate and use the channels and also preventing my yn going on sleep mode. Can you give me some insight on those things? You can also go into detail the other functions that displays into the other functions in the Rx mode?
great review, its a nice flash but my problem is it takes too long to load even at the lowest power. any ideas? thanks in advance
+Anton hemligt Nope, it goes 90 degree one way and 180 the other.
I have never used a "manual" flash, and I am wondering, how difficult is it to figure out what power setting to use? Do you have to take some test shots first and arrive at the power setting by trial-and-error? Thanks for posting this video, it answered all my questions except how to figure out what power setting to use.
It is very simple actually, just like setting manual exposure before taking a picture, except you now have a 4th parameter. The flash output is also set in stop-increments, so it is pretty straightforward.
Actually the hot shoe lock mechanics is better than the snap-on on the canon. The Canon Snap-on system already make my flash unit drops twice, even it was tight and full-pushed inside...
Looks pretty cool, thanks for the review! I guess I will go for this one rather than the original Canon
I just got my YN560mark 3 flash
Nice review
So you need to have a RC-603 in all cases....I bought one for my Nikon D7100 DSLR but I didn't know I would need a RC-603 to make it work...
Great video! Will it trigger with any wireless trigger? Or only yongnuo ones? Keep up with the good work!
I have a Sony Alpha 100 DSLR. Is there an adapter available to allow this to attach directly to my camera? Thanks.
Thank you so much for this, it has helped me actually get my flash working!
ZY Productions I do not get the group in my YN560-III, but I do get the channel. Do you know how I can get the group mode?
I bought yn-560iii a few days ago. But I got some problem.
I connected flash with my DSLR(nikon D90) But flash didn't work.
So, I don't know which is the problem.
I think it's just connection problem.
How can I check this situation??
wow, nice review bro, now you gave me an idea on which flash will i buy, and that's yn560III, even do it doesn't have TTL i don't care, cause TTL is not that accurate..
i really like your review men!
thanks, ^_^
Wonderful! Great to know it has helped you :) Thanks for your support!
Thank you for this video :) Just purchased the one for me. Can't wait for it arrive :)
I just bought YN560 III and I have Canon 500D, can it synchronise to it please? Till now I not succeeded.
I have a 60d, and an rf 602 rx receiver and a rf 602 tx transmitter. I also have the yongnuo yn 560 mark I. If I have the transmitter on the camera, and the receiver on the mark I 560, will the 560 III fire along with the 560 I? So two flashes firing simultaneously, using the 602 transmitter mounted on the camera?
I bought this flash too, and I use it on canon 7D.
But the problem i got with is autofocus in low light, it doesn't work. The front red light that us to assist the focus on other speedlites doesn't work with this. Is it the problem of compatibility or that feature doesn't exist in yungnuo yn560 iii?
Hi
Can I use led light for shooting portrait?
Is led light compatible with YN 560?
yes
Great review mate, really well executed and no rambling on about meaningless babble.
will purchase one of these now :)
Very helpful video clip showing the operation of this Chinese flashgun.
I think I have decided to buy 560 iv but these models are very old. Can you please recommend another model in the same price range, which is a bit newer?
Thank you very much for your time
I need an ETTL flash, and would like to use it off camera, do i have to get an adapter? I was looking at the 565ex. Does it have the built in reciever? If not, what adapter transmits ettl?
hey man, I have bought this flash and sorry for being dumb but I can not figure out how to make it work. Would you be able to help me with that issue? I have canon EOS 100D. thx
hey for the RF mode you say u need a Transmitter i have the RF-603N how do i get it to communicate with each other to trigger the flash.. It doesnt seem to work for me...
Thanks
Check the manual! These are smart devices and have to be configured to work together. For things to work you need to pair both units to the same channel. Make sure the 560 III is in 603 RX-mode and the RF-603 has to be configured as a transmitter.
Got it all sorted near same day as i put this post but thank you for the comments anyways..
Thanks for the review, i have learned a few good things from it, keep up the good work Jean claude
Hi great Review! I just had one question... (by the way english is not my main lenguage so sorry if i make a mistake) Anyway my question, This flash can be triggered by Nikon/Canon Commander mode in camera whitout actually shutting the built in flash?? or just by the built in flash ligth?
Thanks
It can be triggered by the built in flash, but can also be triggered without the built in flash if you have a RF Transmitter unit
I have the Canon 70d and a 580EX II flash. I'm looking to get another flash or two to add to my system. Would you recommend this flash or the cheaper ones? Also, would I use the 580EX II as the master? or use it off camera as well?
Cheers! Nice, concise review - just ordered one!
What about the Canon 20D? I've been pointed to this flash due to how cheap and great it is to start. I need one for outdoors portraiture and some clubbing photography.
Will this work for me? Also, they suggested a YN trigger.
Will it make the flash shot automatically on/off the camera? How does that work?
I've been looking at this flash for a while now, and I'm definitely getting it. My only problem is what trigger to get. Should I save up and get it with the RF-603II, or spend the extra $20-30 to get the YN-560-TX? I know it's completely up to me, but what is your input?
Get the TX. It does the same thing, but for the tiny amount of extra money you are getting vastly more features. Especially if you are using multiple YN560-III flashes, it can let you change the setting manually on each one from the unit (I believe it has the ability to fire older yongnuo flashes with adapters as well)
***** Dude. get the YN560-TX. The RF-603 is great, i have a pair. but this flash has its own built in receiver which makes the 603 redundant to a point. The TX is awesome sauce packaged on top of your camera.
Yes! Get the TX! This video was made before the TX came out so we only had the RF603 back then. But now I would totally say get the TX because it can really exploit the full potential of the already great YN560III. Being able to remotely control your flash is a huge plus.
YN560-IV has been released. It is basically the YN560-III with the TX built in.
Ah...I see it. That's awesome. But now there is a real choice. Do u want the flash with the tx that supports 3 groups or just the Tx and six groups. Decisions, decisions.
Great review , Sir! Picked up the flash myself
I had YN 560 III but I can't use directly on my camera hot shoe, would you explain how it works
I just wonder if we can change the flash power by using canon flash control function.
awesome review. got a quick question. How is this different to the YN 560 II?
Almost exactly the same, except the Mark III version has the RF Receiver built-in which the Mark II doesn't have.
ZY Productions thanks, so it means that accidental triggers are possible right? I might go with the mark II then :)
*****
No, you can turn on/off the RF receiver or the optical slave. It is a much more versatile flash than the Mark II, I have 4 Mark II and will change to Mark III.
I purchased this flash and love it.
Will the built in trigger work with other flash trigger like phottix? planning to buy one as a back light
Hello, if I want put the flash above the camera and sincronize it with the shutter, necesary I need the transmisor???
What battery did you used? or what battery is good for this speedlite? i used alkaline battery its not functioning right.
Thanks for the video. My question is can I use this speedlite on Fujifilm X-T20 camera?
do you know how can I trigger the yn560 iii and the yn560 ii together with one camera body?
hey what's up buddy I have a Canon 80d and I'm trying to use it on the hot shoe but it's not reading it any recommendations?
Cant seem to find it anywhere online but how do you check the battery levels on this flash?
im having trouble syncing the flash with my t5i, am i doing something wrong?
+Michelle Mallard Interesting. I have a T5i as well and it was working fine in S2 mode one day, then it would only fire in S1 mode. Also, when I mounted it on the T5i's hot shoe it wouldn't fire in M, but I switched to multishot and it fired, then I went back into M and it worked.
I have canon EOS 1100D does this flash compatible with my camera ?
and how can I use it off camera without flash trigger ?
hows the flash duration, have you tryed photographing anything moving with it
I have a canon 7d, how will this one work with my camera? I want to learn how to use it. Thanks.
first of all well done, one of the best reviews!! A small (maybe silly) question, does this flash work if directly mounted to a nikon hot shoe or do you need a trigger to fire it? Thanks
That's a good question! Now I would have to say I've never tried my YN 560 III on a nikon yet, but im pretty certain it works for nikon as well, since the hotshoe attachment of it only consists of one pin, and that is the firing pin. The standard hotshoe is made the same, and since this flash has no TTL metering, it shoiuld fire just as it should on a Nikon :)
Yes it does work perfectly.
^ Thanks for the confirmation!
i am trying to buy rf 603 ii but theres a variety of it like c1 c2 c3 which one is compatible with 70D?
thanks for the video!! i will order it for my cheap D3100 and D3200
i wonder though if i can trigger it with the cameras build in flash.
this unit Yongnuo YN560III Ultra-Long-Range Wireless Flash Speedlite For Canon Pentax is compatible canon D700?and his battery how long is life?
the yongnuo speedlight YN 560 lll flash,its work to canon 80D?how to set up this kind of flash?
YN 560 III and YN 560 IV does both have Slave Function for the Canon 600D, am New To DSLR, pls help ? :)
Autofocus in your video seems very fast. Which system did you use for the video? At least not with Canon, I guess.
I have a canon D70 and when I put the camera in live view the flash doesn't trigger when I take the picture, is there a way to work around this issue with the flash?
Great review. Clear and informational!
I have this flash. I wonder if it has rear curtain sinc
Could this flash be attached to a stand/softbox for use in a home studio?
This is my first speedlight...How do you change the the output?
Can you please help to let me know the exact wireless setting in 70D to disable the pop up flash output and only tripper the external flash?
Can you please share the point wise setting for that? Thanks in advance!
shevatesagar30 Sounds like you're talking about optical slave triggering. Disabling the pop up flash completely is not possible. The built-in speedlite transmitter on Canon cameras (the pop up flash) will still emit a weak pulse of light when triggering. You may want to look into RF wireless triggering systems.
oh ok... I though we can disable the light of pop up flash as my friend can do it with his Nikon DSLR.
Thanks for reply! :)
Perhaps a silly question, but I have a Sony a57 which has a Minolta mount. I recently purchased an adapter to make it a universal mount. Would this still work with my camera? Thanks! :)
Hmm...no gurantee but that is probably your best bet! :)
holaa, tengo ese flash, le puse pilas nuevas, pero cuando apreto el botón para encender no prende solo parpadea en color verde que puedo hacer
Can i able to control yongnuo 560 with SB700 or SB900.
i want SB700 to work in TTL and YN 560 in manual for background lighting.
is this setup possible??
very thorough review. well done! I own this flash and love it!
Great review! I think I might get one to go along with my Yongnuo Rf603 and YN 460 ii speedlite. I like how a compatible radio trigger is already built in so I don't need to buy an extra one.
Is this HSS compatible?
Unfortunately no, the non-TTL systems generally don't support HSS.
I went for the YN-685 TTL :)
i dont understand why do i need triggers since the one pin on the speedlight is for shutter release.
Hai. I'm using D90. Is it possible for me to use this kind of speedlite. Or you recommend other model. Thanks.
Is it possible to change the output by 1/3 of stop or is it always a full stop?
do you think an iPhone or smartphone in-built flash can trigger the speedlite in slave? I know that my YN560-II does not fire on the iPhone flash, I wonder if this model does.
Thought of that and tried it before, but its sadly a no because the flash duration of the iPhone's flash and most smartphones are too long to be recognized by the YN 560 III. It only recognizes very short pulses of light. (even lightning triggers it!)
Great Review sir ! I'm new into strobe photography.So I was thinking to pick up the yn-565 ex.But was confused with the yn 568 ex ii. The difference between the two is HSS and the latter acts as a master flash. Could you help me out. And please help me whether i will be requiring any triggers for the same. I'm using Canon 600 D.
If you want TTL and/or HSS off camera, then you probably should get the YN622 transceivers. There only $80-90, so it's definitely a steal.
I have Nikon D7000 with SB-600. Do I have to attach a RF 603 receiver to each YN560 flash unit? Or should I get pocket wizards for the flashes instead?
Nope, you do not need a receiver on every flash. They have them built-in.
How does this compare with the Nikon SB-800?
hi there, I recently purchased a YN 560 II which is pretty similar but I couldn't find a tutorial that properly explained how to adjust the frequency of the light. Is the 1/1, 1/2, 1/4 and so on the option for shutter speed or is it the light frequency? If so, is 1/1 the brightest frequency you can go? Sorry, I just got into flash photography and I'm having trouble understanding. Thanks in advance!
genesiating The fractions show the flash output. 1/1 (100%) means maximum output. 1/2 is 50% output. 1/4 is 25% output and so on.
+ZY Productions I thought the fractions were about time length, ie, 1/1 was one full cycle where as 1/128th is 128th of the duration but the same output.
Thank you very much, your video help me a lot! i have a few question, what if i want to use 2 unit of YN 560 III, can i use 1 unit of RF 603 to sync both flash?
Yes :)
So what you're telling me is if I wanted to use 2 or more of these flashes wireless I don't need to buy a wireless transmitter for each one like pocket wizards? All I need is the one made by Yongnuo and attach it to my hot shoe?
Yes :) Just one on your camera will work.
ZY Productions I think i had a similiar question as joey. Im a beginner.... your video was great and learned a lot thanks so much! So i wanted to get 2 yongnuo 560iii & put both on a light stand. What trigger system would be able to do that from my canon t4i that has in camera flash? Do i only need one yongnuo 603c trigger on my t4i camera since both the flashes have built in transmitters? Just want to make sure im able to trigger both flashes on the lightstand? Thanks
Yes, because the two flashes have built-in receivers, you would only need one transmitter on your T4i to trigger both of them, no need to attach extra receiver units on the flashes :)
i have a Yongnuo 560 TX 560 III do they make a battery power pack for this flash
If you change settings on your camera, are those same settings automatically changed on the flash too, like the YN-565EX? iso, shutter speed and aperture?
Nope, you'll have to set the flash output manually on the flash itself.
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Thanks, I'm kind of new to this. So compared to an ETTL flash, is manually adjusting the flash output the only difference? Does the YN 560 III autozoom accordingly to your lens? Or do you have to adjust the flash zoom manually every time you zoom in/out with your camera lens?
This flash, if you look at its hotshoe plate, it has only one pin, and its the firing pin. So the only thing communicated between the flash and camera is when the picture is being taken and the flash is to be fired. So for this flash, it does not support metering, no "auto" mode (output must be set manually), and does not autozoom.
Do you know if its possible to use the 560 iii as a master to trigger other RF603 Triggers?
Nope, it is not possible to use this as a master RF trigger itself.
can I use this flash with cannon 3ti as a on camera flash?
Hi,
Can it be used with my M4/3 camera? Panasonic GF1 ,ok?
OR Prosumer dc ( Panasonic LX5 ) ,ok?
Thanks!
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