Yongnuo YN-622C User Manual
E-ttl flash controller and trigger for canon dslr cameras
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- Page 1 The Other YN-622C User Guide The Other YN-622C User Guide YONGNUO YN-622C E-TTL FLASH CONTROLLER AND TRIGGER FOR CANON DSLR CAMERAS Version 1.0 Clive D Bolton, 14 September 2012 14/09/2012 Page 1 of 18...
- Page 2 However, kudos to Pixel for pioneering this category of trigger/controller. Now we have the Yongnuo YN-622C which seems to fulfil the promise of a full implementation of Canon flash technologies over a radio link. It seems that Yongnuo has not only achieved this objective, but has added a wide range of triggering and photographer-friendly capabilities.
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
Remote Flash: A flash connected to a Receiver, by hotshoe or by cable. On-top flash: A hot-shoe flash mounted on the Transmitter. It has some special features. 622: a convenient abbreviation for a YN-622C Transceiver. 14/09/2012 Page 3 of 18... -
Page 4: Camera Compatibility
Canon 600EX-RT, 600EX, 580EX II, 430EX II, 270EX II, 320EX • Yongnuo YN-568 C • Yongnuo (No HSS) YN-465 C, YN-467 II C, YN-468 II C, YN-565EX C, YN-565 II C • Nissin Di866 II • [Possibly also Metz AF-48, AF-50, AF-56] Partial control ETTL and FEC/FEB/Ratio work from camera buttons. -
Page 5: Getting Started
The Other YN-622C User Guide GETTING STARTED Important • Keep transceivers dry and out of explosive situations. • Turn off power on camera, transceivers and flashes before connecting. • Check that all equipment is installed correctly in the hot-shoe. •... -
Page 6: On-Top Flash
The Other YN-622C User Guide On-Top Flash A flash can be installed on the transmitter on top of the camera. It behaves much like a Remote flash, but there are differences: • Supports E-TTL, Manual levels and Multi (stroboscopic) modes. -
Page 7: First Shots
The Other YN-622C User Guide First Shots With the 622 transmitter in Remote Control mode, press [MENU] on the camera, and select Flash Control / External flash function setting. • The 622 transmitter will flash red and green to indicate transmitting, and the 622 Receivers will flash green and green. -
Page 8: Canon Flash Control Menus
The Other YN-622C User Guide CANON FLASH CONTROL MENUS The camera’s flash control menus are the main interface for using the 622s. Finding details about the Canon menus can be hard, so this section might help. The menus change interactively as selections are made. - Page 9 The Other YN-622C User Guide Wireless Settings • Wireless Function Enable, Disable • Master flash Enable, Disable. On-top flash will emit preflash and focus-assist, but not exposure flash • Channel 1 to 4 Firing Group, in E-TTL II flash mode •...
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Page 10: E-Ttl Mode
The Other YN-622C User Guide E-TTL MODE Automatic Adjustable Metering Type A cameras Camera menus or buttons • All (global), A:B (ratio), A:B C (ratio + FEC) • FEC +/- 2 stops, with on-flash FEC settings adding to the result. -
Page 11: Flash Exposure Bracketing Feb
The Other YN-622C User Guide Flash Exposure Bracketing (FEB) • Set FEB in 1/3-stop increments within 2 or 3. • The zero point for FEB is adjusted by the global FEC setting. • The sequence of FEB is fixed at 0 +, even when the on-flash setting is different. -
Page 12: Yn Mix Mode
The Other YN-622C User Guide YN MIX MODE ETTL, Manual, Multi Creative lighting scenarios can be implemented by switching the 622 system to “Mix” mode. Type A and B cameras may be used. • Hold down [CH SET] on the transmitter for several seconds until the channel indicator winks 3 times then stays lit. -
Page 13: Camera Features
The Other YN-622C User Guide CAMERA FEATURES Ambient-only shot • Turn off transmitter. 622 settings are remembered when powered up again. • Or, use type A camera menu Flash Firing – Disable. High-speed Continuous Shooting • Trigger keeps up with camera. (Tested at 6.5 fps.) •... -
Page 14: 622 Features
The Other YN-622C User Guide 622 FEATURES AF-Assist Beam When using Autofocus under low-light, the AF-assist beam of the Transmitter will be emitted automatically to make it easier to autofocus. An on-top flash which has an AF-assist beam function can also emit at the same time. -
Page 15: Suggestions
The Other YN-622C User Guide SUGGESTIONS Augmented ambient A common practice for indoor event photographers is to use flashes in diagonally opposite corners, set to bounce light off the ceiling. The 622s make it easy to place two flashes in manual mode for augmenting ambient, and another flash on-top in E-TTL mode for subject fill. -
Page 16: Other Resources
The Other YN-622C User Guide OTHER RESOURCES Getting the Most from Speedlites Pt 1 (10 pages), Syl Arena, Canon Europe http://cpn.canon-europe.com/content/education/technical/getting_the_most_from_speedlites.do Two excellent books: Speedliter’s Handbook: Learning to Craft Light with Canon Speedlites, Syl Arena, Peachpit Press Mastering Canon EOS Flash Photography, N K Guy, Rocky Nook Large thread on POTN: http://photography-on-the.net/forum/showthread.php?t=1212530... -
Page 17: Trouble Shooting
The Other YN-622C User Guide TROUBLE SHOOTING Fails to power on or automatically shuts down • The batteries are installed incorrectly or are exhausted. The device will power down automatically before the battery is fully depleted to avoid being over-discharged. -
Page 18: Specifications
• Batteries, safety lanyard, PC-sync cord, mini-stand, light-stand cold-shoe All of the specification parameters are base on test conditions of Yongnuo Digital. All registered trademarks in this user guide are the property of their respective owners. Specifications and functions may change without notice.
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