Garage Talk - Review of Yongnuo YN600EX-RT Flash comparison to Canon
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- čas přidán 8. 09. 2024
- Update:
YN600s are back in production as of 12/8/14
Products talked about in the video:
YN600 flash (down to $120 as of 12/15 !!! )
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YN-E3-RT
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Canon 600EX-RT
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YN622C Trigger
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YN 568 EX ii
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YN 468II
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YN 560III
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Honestly I just got to know about the YN flashes and was trying to figure out which one does what and what I should get, Your review was the most comprehensive and the most informative, I learned more from your 15 min video than 2 hours worth of reading. Thank You!
I just got a couple of these and the trigger. A friend of mine got a set about a year ago and has been using them pretty heavily since and no issues so I thought why not. They're more solid than expected, though my Canon flash units are a little more substantial (as you'd hope considering the price difference). So far so good. They're cheap enough that they can just be replaced at short notice unlike the Canon equivalent. I can get 6 of these bad boys for the price of ONE of the Canon ones with the current pricing in the UK. Throw some in a bag with the trigger, some spare batteries and a couple of light stands and you have a pretty sweet, small, mobile and cheapish lighting set up. I'll grab these when I don't want to risk smashing up my expensive Canon ones.
Thanks man, here on brazil we love the YN's just because we cant aford the canon's. Thanks again for sharing the praticle knolege that you have!
In the 18 months since this was uploaded Yongnuo seem to have come a long way with the yn685 and yn622tx-c transmitter. I really like them now and have had no issues with the gaskets, which I believe was quite a common problem. What in really wanting to comment on though is how much I really like your style of photography, looks really easy laid back style, which we all know is the hardest style to get right. Good stuff all round.
Mark, will the 622 TX control the 685 in full ETTL mode, and also control FEC, HSS etc?
+Steve R Yes and also super speed sync of 1/8000. Not sure if that's just a term that Yongnuo have made up
If you add any modifiers to the speedlights, definitely consider the Canons with the locking mechanism. I recently added the Rogue Flashbender XP Pro with the larger reflecter/speedbox/grid and the only way to use it is have the YN speedlite point straight up.
Thank you Tim for sharing your feedback about the brand new YN600. I was curious to know why every of them were out of stock, seems like I got my answer...Now I'm just hesitating waiting for it to come back or buy the good old YN568EX-II.
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Yaay for the 468-II - that's what I have now. :) Been working for a year now, I shoot a lot of nightlife stuff (clubs etc) and it's been great. I think the 568-II is next.
great video, I have found similar results with the build quality but I actually prefer the Youngnuo St E3 RT over the canon
Great review, you are using these flashes exactly like I would use them, thanks for sharing.
Hi Tim! Great review! Thanks for that! I needed the info regarding YN600's af assist light and I haven' t been able to find one. That's a shame that YN didn't copy the canon assist light as well. I currently own yn568exII and its af assist make it difficult to use at a wedding reception as compared to original C580EX. As you said the cross shaped laser beam is misaligned. I've hoped they have changed it in YN600.
I currently use two sets of YN-622c at a reception but I found them being unreliable especially when I squat down and try to shoot upwards. The height difference combined with dancing people in between me and the receiver makes it impossible to trigger (it triggers when I stand up). I tested it out in the open and the vertical distance doesn't matter when there are no obstacles.
At last reception I had the yn622 receiver freeze on me twice (It was switched on but didn't trigger) I had to power it off and on again. It drove me crazy!
It seems for complete reliability I would need two Canon 600ex-rt for on camera (I use two bodies) and one or two remote yn600. It's a shame it's a really costly option ;)
Is there any alternative to yn622 and yn600? Did you experience any of the similar issues with yn622?
thanks for the feedback bro. greetings from brazil.
Thanks for the review! I will be ordering a couple soon.
Got mine today. Received the 1/13 batch, so far so good. The rubber boot stays on and mounts semi tight. While on, it makes a weird noise like a cricket tapping its feet rapidly or it is running around inside. Pulled 2 feet away and the noise is gone. Firmware 1 2 3.
good to know. They are fixing things!
great when they work I guess. need to send back my YN560III which I've had for a week and used just once. I've just uploaded a video if anyone wants to see before buying one. I think go for OEM if you want reliability although much more expensive
Used 3 for over a year with no issues. For the price if one breaks just throw it out and buy another, can be had for $90 on ebay now.
Hi Tim,
Thank you for the most comprehensive review of the Yongnuo flash and trigger.
I am really satisfied with my YN-E3-RT flash trigger and YN600. they work great.
The only issue I've noticed is that a selection wheel of the trigger is pretty tough and sometimes it gets flimsy so that it's not to easy to operate with one hand.
So, my question is if you have had any of these issues and do you think it's a really big deal?
Thank you for your advice.
The Yongnuo600EX-RT has second curtain problems in wireless mode triggered by the YN-E3-RT. Longer then 2 seconds isn't possible. But my Canon600EX-RT works fine in 2e curtain mode.
Got mine two days ago and just started having issues. The AF assist beam stopped working, then the flash and the shutter curtain didn't match at 1/30th second ( only the bottom of the frame was exposed to the flash), then the flash didn't want to fire at all. Sometimes when starting it, the flash zooms in and out for several seconds. Also the Custom Settings (Fn) don't automatically save. Their website states" Settings Save Automatically, Supports Custom Settings (Fn)
The parameters on the flash will automatically save when the flash turned off; the users can customize setting the flash function as needed."
Another thing is that sellers on ebay claim that the YN-600ex-rt can be used as a master to trigger the following- YONGNUO: YN568EX II, YN568EX, YN565EX, YN500EX, YN560EX, YN510EX 580EX II, 580EX, 430EX II. This is not true. The manual say nothing about triggering those flashes and I've also tried.
I will be returning this item to China even though I bought it in the U.S..
You've provided me what I needed! Thanks...very good review :)
Nice video Tim. Sometimes we don't need all the crazy specs about a product but just a real life honest opinion on why you'd want one over the other.
Curious if you've used any pocket wizards with the YNs? If they are basically generic clones I'm assuming (but don't want to risk it) that the FlexTT5 and MiniTT1 controllers work the same? I'm thinking about hyper sync and getting passed the 1/200th and 1/250th limits on flash syncs.
So if we buy a unit today, how do we know we are getting the new units instead of old stock ?
Hey Tim, thanks for the video.
(Maybe a silly) question: If I have the Canon Speedlite 600 mounted on my 7D, and a Yongnuo 600EX-RT off-camera, will the Canon 600 trigger the YN600EX, with no help from any transmitters/receivers? Or other way around? I think you do say the wireless TTL in the Yongnuos is enough - just want to make sure.
Yes, they both work the same way and are interchangeable. Put one in master mode, and the other in slave (wireless master) and they will trigger each other.
Really thorough review. Thanks a lot!
I have 4 yn685s that I trigger with the yn622tx-c, but I power these with the Godox PB960 and the PB820. They have splitters so I can also power some cheap Androer Speedlight that have external power ports and a multi mode. I mainly do still life in a studio with my strobes, I can’t do weddings due to health reasons. I was going to upgrade to a couple of the yn686 with the lithium batteries so I don’t have to carry any spare batteries at all and I can shoot all day without changing anything. A guy selling yn686 on eBay said that the E3 trigger wouldn’t fire my yn685s, but you sound like you trigger the yn622 transceivers with the E3. As I said I use the yn622tx-c as the recommended transceiver for the yn685s and that is about 10% of an upgrade from the yn622. The yn622 is compatible with the yn685 but it now sounds that the E3 works on the same wavelength, have I been told wrong? Because I’ve ordered 2 more yn685s and another PB820 with a splitter instead. My major beef with Yongnuo is all the different trigger systems they seem to have that aren’t compatible with each other, the yn603 for example works with nothing else and I just keep two of these in my bag for landscapes with my Canon 430 ex II. I wish I’d gone with Godox now as they don’t seem to have these issues.Great video, a very objective review and they do seem to have problems with their gaskets as I’ve lost one off one of my yn685s and when they come off they are almost impossible to get back on. The yn600 II has now been released but I don’t know when you video was made and I’m not going discard all this writing with all this complicated tale again! Thank you for the video and your honest appraisal.
I have doubt is there any flash working at 1/320 or more shutter speed. ?? give some suggestions
I appreciate your video, as it was very informative. I did however become distracted frequently as the lack of a shock mount on that microphone made for a tremendous amount of noise and thumps. Please take this only as a constructive review. Thanks for the great content.
What I have 2 Yn622c triggers yn 568 ex ii flash canon 430exii flash and if I buy 2 Yn-600s.... can I trigger the 622c with the yn-600 on camera or vice-versa? I don't want to buy more yn622c triggers basically
This was a really good review... Thank you!!
Thanks for your review!
By the way, you might want to consider trying the new Shanny flashes. Their version of the 600EX-RT is going to be announced in about a month. I've tested their current flash and it seems pretty great. They also have an E3 transmitter and it seems like it has more features than then YN. For a company that has only existed for a few months, they seem pretty promising. Worth a check.
Interesting, I hadn't heard of them before. I'll definitely look into it.
I thought that Shanny does require RT module since the current release version has problem with built-in radio signal? Has been waiting for a while to see if they are releasing a new version...
The current release is not the 600ex-rt, that will only be available around February. The current version indeed requires an RT module. You're welcome to look at my channel for the review of the SN600SC.
Did anyone figure out how to set the cutom settings for 'the select dial button' on Yongnuo 600ex-rt flash?
I know it is somehow possible to custom set it up in a way that you can TURN the select dial button (the little wheel in the center) and manually change the flash exposure compensation, WITHOUT having first to push the small button above (top row, 3rd from the left, that is the one left from the word CLEAR).
This would really speed up my workflow. Thank you!
Great review...thank you very much.
Hi! Thank you so much for the great advice.
I currently have a Canon 600EXRT, and a pair of the Yongnuo RF 603 non ttl triggers.
I need a second flash for my portraits and was wondering if I should supplement my current setup with
1.) The YN-E3-RT and a YN 568EXII flash unit.(to be coupled with my RF-603 trigger)
OR
2.) The YN-E3-RT and a YN 6000EXRT?
I don't particularly like the idea of having to buy additional receivers and subsequently more batteries to worry about.
Also, in option 1, will I be able to control the group settings of the 568EXII from the E3-RT?(I doubt it since, they aren't TTL. But let me know.)
Thanks in advance.
I've just looked on Yongnuo website in the UK and there is nothing about the 600EX
Hi Tim, My YN600EX-RT does not switch to master in Optical. It does switch to master in Radio. Please help me to understand the problem.
I have just received the yongnuo yn-e3-rt transmitter and 2 yn600ex-rt ll. i cant get the yn-e3-rt transmitter to trigger the yn600ex-rt ll when the trigger is fitted to the hot shoe of my Olympus OMD 5mkll. The trigger has the latest firmware and according to yongnuo,s site the latest firmware allows it to be used on other non canon cameras. I can get the flash to fire when I press the test button on the transmitter and the link lights are both green, but when I press the shutter button an camera the flash dose not fire. Hope you can help
Ooops, by rising sound, I meant whistling sound... :-)
Sorry about that.
Since Yn has continued production of the 600ex-rt, has the quality problem been improved upon?
Great video! Thanks for uploading it. I'm a bird photographer and I'm looking for some flash units that allow me taking high speed photos of small birds. I want an Rt System so I don't need receivers in each unit. As you propose in the video, I'm thinking in getting a Canon 600ex rt as my main unit. Also I'm thinking in getting the canon Speedlite Transmitter ST-E3-RT and three more (economic) flash units. Do you know if i can use the canon transmitter to control the Yongnuo YN600EX-RT Flash units? Will it synchronize for high speed photography with the canon unit and the canon transmitter? how about the new canon Speedlite 430EX III-RT instead of the yongnuo units? Sorry for making so many questions! thank you very much!
Hello Kyle! Recently I bought a YN600 ExRT. Was just wondering how to upgrade the Firmware? And which USB cable to use?
hi there Tim wonderer if you can help me I have the Yongnuo YN-E3-RT and was driving myself mad as the focus assist beam would not come on - turns out it wont come on if your in live view only if you use the view finder! is there a work around that you know of ?
Hello Tim.. I am going to start shooting weddings soon and being on a budget.. I wanted to know if the Canon 600 EX RT ii mounted directly on the camera, if it can control the YN 600 EX RT? and also if a YN 600EX RT is also mounted directly on the camera could it control other YN's 600 EX RT's? or do I have to get a Canon Trigger and/or a YN trigger to control the other flashes? Thanks for your help.
Greetings!
I appreciate this review, and I wander if it would work with my camera which is a Canon EOS M, and also triggered by a 90EX.
My purpose is just learning to play with light from flash, and I can't afford the Canon ones for now.
Also can you tell me if you've had any trouble with them (except that one you sent back)?
Hi Tim,
Just want to ask if the YN-E3-RT works in live view mode, just wondering cause I have a old RF-603 and it does not in if I'm in live view.
Is there a radio transmitter/receiver that can control the output settings from the camera?
Great review, thanks for taking the time to discuss your opinions! Question : Can you use the master as a trigger while turning the flash power off (or nearly all the way down on power?). I'd like to replace my YN622Cs but occasionally I need to shoot ONLY off camera. Thanks!
dan kinzie also ; can these be controlled in camera menu or must it be done ON the flash?
dan kinzie Yes and yes. If you set your master to grp mode you can turn the flash power off for group a (flash on hotshoe). Then you can turn groups b through d to manual or TTl mode and adjust exp comp and power separately. This is huge! You can use it as a trigger without firing the flash. It can be done within the flash menu. I have the flash menu saves as a favorite in the Canon menus for this reason.
Tim Kyle Thanks Tim!! I'm much faster navigating the 'flash menu in camera' opposed to the 'on flash' menu.
Is there anything you CAN'T from the "flash menu" in camera, that you have to do ON the flash? Thanks again for the quick response :)
Also ; can you shoot the master in ETTL but control manual on the slaves aka mix mode?
dan kinzie that's what group mode is.
Hey, i connect my two YN600EX-RT with the system yongnuo yn-622c-tx and only one of the flasher have the blue led (link) what does it mean, maybe its faulty ?
Hi how is your YN600 still in good condition? I have the 560III and thinking of upgrading to TTL and HSS flash, working with a limited budget... any suggestion?
I need to cover a wedding for a friend and my flash is not work right now. Is there a yongnuo flash you would recommend that would help me cover this wedding. Is going to be an outside wedding so I'll be having natural lighting. Can you help??
Great video. Thank you for that. Actually I have a question. Does YN600EX-RT works as flash off camera with YN-622C triggers in TTL mode?
It will work like that, just like a 568ii.
Thank you. I was worried because I read somewhere that is not compatible.
Hi Tim, due that you are a user of this flash i got a big question, i bought one few days ago, but i noticed a problem when a I turn it on, the flash seems to get freeze, only the bar at the bottom is shown, so when i changed batteries it start normally, but i dont know why, it doesnt shut down like when the batteries are drained, it only get freeze, do you experience something like that? Sorry for my english, i hope you can answer me
+TalesOfWar can u please tell me can i store batteries in my flash when not in use.may b for a week ..
as what happened.last week i put fully charged batteries inmy flash.and obe week passed without using my flash.n today when i took out my flash.batteries were all gone
Hi Tim. Silly question: Does the Yongnuo (YN600EX-RT) make the traditional flash rising sound when they are recharging after being fired, or are they completely silent like the Canons??
Also, I understand they are now radio connected to the transmitter on the camera, but would they still compatible with the pop-up flash command from the Canon Rebels (I use my pop-up to control my Canon 430EX-II) ??
Thanks for any input you may offer.
They can be silent or beep when they are ready to recharge. Just gotta set the setting.
They can be optically triggered with a pop up flash.
have you tried the yn 685 the new flash and if not can you review it when you get one. thanks great review.
hi! when i use my yn-e3-rt with yn 600-ex my batteries in 600ex drains very fast u can say i get aprox 80-100 shots
if i mount my 600ex on the camera battery does not drain i get more than 400 shots n battery indicator still shows half remaining battery ..why is it so????
and why i cannot sync yn-e3-rt for 2nd curtain sync for exposure more than 2.5 sec ???
Simple. It's using the radio when off camera. It isn't when it's on camera. One of the reasons the Canon versions cost so much more (other than being first party and they love to price things higher lol) is they tend to use higher grade, more efficient components. The radios use less power on the Canon units.
I highly recommend you invest in a few packs of Eneloop Pro's and a good charger if you haven't already. They're fantastic batteries and are made specifically for the kind of high power drain you experience when using camera flashes. They have a really good recycle rate too. The regular no pro Eneloop's are also brilliant for using in your triggers and stuff. Well worth the investment. I can't say I've had a single bad experience with those batteries and I've been using them since they were made by Sanyo (before Panasonic bought them).
TalesOfWar thanks for reply.yes i use enrloop pro only.they r fantastic
+TalesOfWar please tell me should i keep the batteries in my flash when not in use.or should i store outside my flash.
ad i have experienced drain of batteries.
last week i put fully charged batteries into my flash. and i didn't use them. and after one week batteries were all drained out. power switch was off.
I experienced the same thing. Fresh batteries in one day, left overnight, next day batteries drained completely. At the rate I was going through batteries, and the less than reliable functioning of the yongnuo's, I could have purchased a canon 600, regardless of how overpriced I think they are. At least the thing works when you need it too. Best option is to try to find the canon versions used. If you are getting paid for job, do not risk using the yongnuo's.
metalsI figured it out.my 2 batteries were faulty... They got drained by placing out side flash. But canon is canon nothing can beat THE BRAND
Very helpful--thank you! I am attempting to buy all at once and am looking for power cord adapters for the Y600EX-RT. Do you by chance know what AA sized adapter to Quantum will fit in this?
Heidi Nyland Melocco I haven't used a quantum power pack before. However, the packs that plug into the canon 600s is the same it as the YN600.
Hello nice video, thanks, i have a question can the yn600exrt work whitn the 622c, I cant make them work correctly it triggers one or two times and then it loses the signal, and also on my canon 60d the flash on camera stops working sometimes and the camera gives me error 20, and i notice that it does it when the ready flash ligth is on blue color, but then it works correctly, please help me :( Thanks
hello, can you set a canon 430ex iii rt as master to trigger a yongnuo 600ex rt (slave)?
Great video. What software did you use to edit this video with 2 camera shooting. I am trying to learn how to do 2-3 camera video shoots. Thanks
Premiere
Have you ever did power comparison between those two?
I cant aford the canon's. But the YONGNUO YN600EX-RT only cost US$ 124.99
www.banggood.com/Wholesale-Flashes-and-Lightings-c-3166.html?p=J031143423240201512X
Thank you for your feedback! I bought two YN-560 III. They do work fine except when you need to work in low light situation like nightclub because they don't have any AF assistant. For this reason I was looking to buy YN-600 but from your review the AF don't seem to be great. Do you know if I could used instead the YN-E3-RT with my YN-560 III and resolve the issue with low light ?
I don't mind shooting in manual mode just to be able to do the focus in low light situation,
The e3 doesn't committee with the 560, only the 600 series.
No, it will not work with your 560 III. It only triggers the 600EX.
Get the YN-622C, which gives you an AF assist beam too.
Nice review.
Quick question: what's your source that Yongnuo has stopped production on their 600 flash? I didn't see anyting on their website or anywhere else other than it is currently out of stock.
Should have been more clear. It was a temporary stop in production. Unknown why, but we can assume to change something in the manufacturing process? I got this from info from a distributer in Hong Kong when I returned one of the units.
Tim Kyle Photography Perhaps you should annotate it's a temporary stop in production because I left with the impression they will stop making them.
Jacob I did! I annotated that back in early December when the information was updated. However, the mobile versions of youtube don't show annotations.
Can I use my Canon 580 EX II instead of the Canon 600 on camera?
Thanks much for the info. Do you know if Yonguo has fixed the hot shoe issues on their updated flashes?
I believe they have, the new ones that I have work fine.
Which flash do you suggest for nigh club photography? I hope any one can help me
Thanks
Hi, there have been alot of updates on these flashes.
I'm planing to buy a couple of 600's.
Have you tried both Shanny and Yonguos E3-RT?
If so, witch one would you buy?
I use the YNE3 to trigger the flashes when I don't need a 600 to bounce. However, I haven't used a shanny product before.
Great Video. As the other person questioned. Can they work with YN-622C off camera as to manually control functions through the back onscreen of my Canon 5d mark ii. Power, Zoom, etc....
Yes, they do!
Tim Kyle do work, that is.
Awesome! Thanks Tim...i have a the yn-622c triggers and use them with my canon 600ex-rt and 580ex ii. (Manually) thru my camera rear screen. That is helpful knowing the YN 600EX-RT can be used that way....
Yes, the 600 will also allow you to transmit like the 622 from the back of the menu (only with other 600s of course). I have mixed 568s, 560s and other flashes with the 600 using the 622 with no problem.
Very Helpful! Can I use my Canon 580 EX II instead of the Canon 600 on camera?
PD: There's some kind of adapter your using on a stand in the sample images (4:47), what is it?
Naiky Cabrera I got a few of those in a camera store... I couldn't tell you the brand. It's basically a bracket that sits on the light stand with 4 cold shoe mounts. It allows my 2nd photographer to use their flashes off camera at the same time !
Pretty awesome idea. I'll look into it.
In addition, Can I use my Canon 580 EX II instead of the Canon 600 on camera?
Thanks a lot!
Does the Shanny versions have the same problem?
have you tried the yn685, if not can you review this if you get one.
hey Tim, I just ordered the YN 600 and I already have 1 yn568ex ii that has served me well for over a year now. Now that it is late may, do you still like your yn 600's? I also ordered a few yn 622's so I can use my speedlights and monolights at the same time.
They are still going strong and perform well. I would have sold my 568, and bought a 2nd 600. You would have 2 flashes with built in reciever and transmitter and you wouldn't need a trigger.
Tim Kyle I bought a system with triggers because I wanted to add in using my monolights with speedlights. I am going to use a 622 with a sync cord attached to monolights. But from here on out when I add a speedlight to my system it will be a yn600. Down the rd I will get the controller for that system. Then I won't have to carry the extra triggers/batteries when not using monolights.
The focus assist beam only works in auto mode (on camera), does anyone know how i can get it working in manual mode on my camera! Please help :(
+TartanTearaway94 go to your custom functions (for canon) and look for it there. you usually have 4 options for assist beam. Enable. Disable. External flash af beam only and Ir beam only.... something like that... remember you can only find custom functions when you're in M mode
The YN E3, do I need another transmitter on the flash itself or it syncs automatically once its set?
The YN 600 or canon 600 will sync and work with the e3 without any additional equipment. I've linked all of these in the description box.
Adorama is now selling these. Are they safe to purchase now you think?
Yes!
I have two Canon 600EXRT I was thinking about getting a third one but just found out about the Yongnuo, my question is would I be able to control it in a group with my Canon ST E3 RT and my other two 600's?
It will work exactly like your Canon. You'll even get confused like me and mix them up. The controls, buttons and layout is all the same. There are minor differences, like the slight size difference and the YN has a battery readout.
Tim Kyle I think for the money its well worth a shot at it. Thank you very much for your response... Love your work
HELLO SIR,
SIR I WOULD LIKE TO KNOW HOW TO USE YOUNGNUO 568 EX ll as a master flash?
sir iam using canon 70D AND 6D, I would like to use youngnuo as a master flash on my Dslr.and other flash i have a canon 580 ex ll.
i would like to know simple way how to do setting on dslr and on flash.
if you help me sir simple way.i will very great ful to you sir..please help me....S
Are the YN600EX-RT ok to buy now?
Tim,
Will I be able to control my 2 YN 568EXii with the YN E3 RT...? Thank you for your time
I don't think so, the e3 covers the 600 series.
Thank you so much for taking the time to answer my question. Have a great day.
Hi Tim, Nice review....Since making this video about 18 months ago, would you say your feelings are still the same after having the YN600s for a longer period of time to use and test out....I am looking to possibly buy one to use with my 2 Canon EX600s for off camera flash. Thanks....
Philip.
I feel about the same. They are nowhere near the build quality and longevity of the canons... However they are also nowhere near the price. They are perfect to be used off camera in addition to the canons. They are also great backups. However, I wouldn't use just the yn first without having a canon 600 already.
+Tim Kyle...... Thanks Tim I appreciate the reply. B&H now sells these for $120 so I guess I can't go wrong for the price. i would only use these for either backup or off camera on a stand. I'll keep my two Canon 600s on camera. My biggest concern is will they keeping working as I heard (from a sales person at B&H) that some don't work out of the box or they crash within 30 days...Would you know where you send these back should a problem arise when it's still under warranty....Thanks again...
Philip
I'd send them back to the seller, or wherever you purchased it from if it's been that recent. Otherwise Yongnuo has a customer service system I believe.
+Tim Kyle I know B&H takes them back up to 30 days...Then you have to go back to Yungnuo...I'll search where you send them to...Thanks......
I purchased 4 of the yongnuo 600ex approx. 1 1/2 years ago thinking for the price it was worth the risk. Sadly I experienced problems immediately, with the units overheating in very limited use. Not all of them, 2 suffered from overheating problems and the other 2 would just shut down after limited use (and by that I mean less than 50 pops, at 1/4 to 1/2 power). I stopped using them with clients as they simply unreliable. I tried them again last night with another client, and now all four suffer from overheating problems. I guess i should be thankful they work at all.
I'm barely starting. I really don't have enough money to go to a canon. But I heard the canon small flash isn't worth it. I'm shooting my first wedding in November. So I need a flash that work decent but dependable. I been seeing the youngou is a good one to buy. Would you recommend it.? Or wait n get the canon top of the line flash?
Saul Lopez I'd go with YN if you are on a tight budget. Even if you could afford a canon 600EXRT, i'd still suggest getting several of the YN600s as it's important to have backups at weddings! You can't rely on 1 piece of equipment to get the shot.
Cheers,
Tim
Tim Kyle Photography Have you bought any YN600 recently? are they any better? I am heading to Europe to do some outdoor wedding photos, so I am thinking of buying a Canon 600 and two YN600 with YN STE3 trigger.. if the YN600s fails on me as many reviews talk about how they can just die in a blink of your eyes...
+Saul Lopez Have you ever used 430EX II? Have you ever used any flash? No? Well, use them. Stop relying on gear junkies. Try it out yourself.
+ElementalExplorerz I like this YN600.. You can find it here www.banggood.com/YONGNUO-YN600EX-RT-2_4G-Flash-Speedlite-For-Canon-AS-Canon-600EX-RT-p-972987.html?p=KX28152008068201507H
I have a problem to get HSS in my Canon 350D with this speedlight on the top. But if i put in to the hotshoe Shanny sn-e3-et HSS works fine. Any solutions for this problem?
make sure you enable HSS on the flash.
Hss is enabled on camera and flash unit. I'm 100% sure.
Krzysztof Ślączka what happens with the YN? Does it not fire?
Thank you very much. do you do any training on multli camera shoots?
There's a lot of video guide on how to edit multicanera in premiere. Just requires you to sync then first. Works rather nicely
Thanks again.
i feel like u just finding out the weakness of yn600 ! its gonna b a bad impact on buyers whose are in low budget
Has production resumed on the Yongnuo 600's?
Yes!
Does the YN 622c trigger works with the new YN600ex-rt flash?
Yes, but not wirelessly. They work with the 600s just like the 568iis
They work as long as you put a 622C on camera, and one on the hotshoe of your 600EX flash.
The 622 will not trigger the 600EX using it's built in radio transmitter.
so if i get the 2 of the YN600EX-RT i wont need any triggers?
+kyborgftw yup
+Tim Kyle thanks for the fast reply, ill buy 1now and anougher latrr when i save more haha :)
Can you supply external power to reduce cycle time between flashes?
Yes
Is it a standard power pack or one made by Yongnuo
It has the same plug as the canon version. Both the yn and canon work the same.
Thankyou
Hi Tim
I am just about to upgrade from a 580EX to a Canon 600EX RT , but want to shoot with 3/4 strobes ... Are the Yongnuo version now ok ? . Also is the yongnuo transmitter safe to use on the 5dmk3 .
Cheers
Yes, I've had good luck with them since the new batch. Everything I linked in the description is safe with the 5diii.
Thanks Tim
And would you say the controller is as good as the canon ?
It's pretty good. A few differences, mainly that is has the IR AF assist beam. I would say that it doesn't have quite the range as the canon.
Thanks for taking the time to answer
+Tim Kyle Photography I have 2 Canon 600's and was thinking of getting the Yongnou versions. I think I will leave it now. I do wish the Canon transmitter had a IR focus assist like the Yongnou one too.
I am having ST-E3-RT, can it be used to control YN600EX-RT Flash?
Yes, all of the 600 series stuff works interchangeably.
Tim Kyle can you please come up with a small video of showing the syncing process of ST-E3-RT with YN600EX-RT Flashes, that would help me a lot.
Tim Kyle So Canon trigger can control YN600? that's incredible... I am thinking of buying YN E3 RT with both Canon and YN 600 EX RT Flashes because the YN E3 RT has Auto Focus assistant... what do you think?
cool mike:)
Which one does HSS ?
+Roberto Vivancos both
awesome ! thanks !
Roberto Vivancos you're welcome
you are a chump if you go with canon over this.
can you set a canon 430ex iii rt as master to trigger a yongnuo 600ex rt (slave)?
hi
does canon 600 exrt flash comaptible with pocket wizard plus III ?