The Other YN-622C User Guide YONGNUO YN-622C E-TTL FLASH CONTROLLER AND TRIGGER FOR CANON DSLR CAMERAS Version 3.
The Other YN-622C User Guide INTRODUCTION What we know gets in the way of what we could know. I have used Canon’s Flash Control menus for 5 years, appreciating being able to control remote flashes from the camera. Well, sort of. Canon has been using an optical pulse “wireless” command system for off-camera flashes, which works within a limited set of conditions. Pixel released their King triggers to remove this limit, but their development was truncated.
The Other YN-622C User Guide CONTENTS Introduction Contents • Glossary Camera compatibility • Type A – Camera menu Control • Type B – Flash button Control • Type C - Sync Only Flash compatibility • Class 1 – Camera-set ETTL and Manual • • • Class 2 – Camera-set ETTL, flash Manual Class 3 – Camera-set ETTL, no manual Class 4 - Sync Only • Class 5 - Studio Strobes Getting Started • Transmitter on Type A Camera • Remote Flashes • On-Top Flash • PC-sync Flash • Factory Reset • Testing lighting setup • Usin
The Other YN-622C User Guide CAMERA COMPATIBILITY YN-622C “Type A” Camera – Camera Menu Control (2007 and on) Provides remote control of flash settings on class 1 flashes: Flash Mode (E-TTL with FEC, Manual with global level); Shutter Sync (1st curtain, 2nd curtain, HSS/Supersync); Firing groups (E-TTL Ratios, Manual levels); Zoom control; Channels. 1D III, 1Ds III, 1D 4. Also ID X but Ratios said to be unreliable.
The Other YN-622C User Guide YN-622C “Class 1” – Camera-set E-TTL and Manual Levels Using Flash Control menus: Flash mode (ETTL, M, Multi); Zoom; Sync mode (1st, 2nd, HSS); ETTL functions (FEC, FEB and Ratio); Remote Manual levels. Brand HSS Canon Jessop Metz Nissin Yongnuo 580EX II, 600EX-RT.
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 (fully forward) in the hot-shoe. Batteries – camera, flash, 622s – are critical. Recharge or replace as required. Most Flash Control Menu settings (including the AF-assist C.
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. The On-top flash output settings follow Group A settings. The On-top flash has no channel. It is effectively direct-connected to the camera. The zoom setting is not controlled by the camera menu. It must be separately set on-flash as auto or as a manual level.
The Other YN-622C User Guide Using a Light Meter Set Manual levels (or Multi), either by Flash Control menus or by on-flash settings. The test fire will be at the level as it is displayed on the LCD of the flash. The test button will not change the setting of the flash. If Remote control is being used, first press half-shutter to ensure that settings are applied E-TTL will produce a pre-flash, which may confuse the light meter. Trigger with any 622 on the same channel.
The Other YN-622C User Guide YN REMOTE & MIX MODES The YN-622C can work in either of two modes – Remote or Mix. In Remote mode, the Type A camera’s flash control menus take priority over most on-flash settings. In Mix mode, the on-flash settings take priority. E-TTL and Manual can be mixed. Remote Control Mode The camera’s Flash Control menu settings take priority, and enforce settings on Class 1 flashes. This is the Factory default mode. The last-used setting is remembered during power-down.
The Other YN-622C User Guide More Creative Scenarios Augmenting Ambient Indoor event photographers may use flashes high on light-stands and set to bounce light off the ceiling, or to provide hair- or rim-light. An on-top flash provides on-axis fill/main light for subject. Basic setup Camera menu set to Firing Group A:B C Transmitter set to Mix mode. CH indicator shows steady green. Remote 622’s lighting groups set to B or C. On-top Class 1 or 2 flash set on-flash to ETTL mode.
The Other YN-622C User Guide CANON FLASH CONTROL MENUS The camera’s flash control menus are the main interface for using the 622s. The menus change interactively as selections are made. The 622 controls or disables some menu items. For 6D, 5D III, 650D and other new models, select the optical pulse transmission menu. See the third page of this section for the new Quick Flash Control panel.
The Other YN-622C User Guide Wireless Settings Wireless Function Master flash Channel Enable, Disable Enable, Disable. On-top flash will emit pre flash and focus-assist, but not exposure flash 1 to 4 Firing Group, in E-TTL II flash mode A+B+C A:B A:B C All E-TTL capable flashes will pre-fire for a combined exposure evaluation. Set lighting ratio from 8:1 to 1:8, using E-TTL, C is not settable and not fired. Lighting ratio 8:1 to 1:8, plus C with exposure comp.
The Other YN-622C User Guide New Quick Flash Control Panel Starting Menu - 6D, 5D III, 650D/T4i Select Camera 2 menu, External Speedlite control item. Flash Firing Enable or disable the 622 transmitter. E-TTL II metering Evaluative or Average. Flash sync speed in AV mode Flash Function settings Opens Quick Flash Control panel, as below Flash C.Fn setting. Clear settings Quick Flash Control panel Displays current settings, and permits changes. The display changes inter-actively.
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. E-TTL modes Evaluative or Average E-TTL Flashes emit a pre-flash Type B cameras Camera buttons All (global), no Canon ratio.
The Other YN-622C User Guide Flash Exposure Lock (FEL) Press the camera’s [FEL] or [*] button to start an FEL action. The camera must be in a creative mode. Live View mode must be disabled/ Flash mode must be E-TTL. Flash metering temporarily changes to Spot metering. The ambient and flash exposures are locked into the camera for 16 seconds, or while [½-shutter] remains pressed. The values are discarded when the shot is taken, or a hi-speed burst ends.
The Other YN-622C User Guide MULTI (STROBOSCOPIC) MODE Usage is similar to Remote Manual and On-flash Manual. Stroboscopic mode is particularly effective with a highlyreflective subject against a dark background. Consider using a tripod, remote switch and external battery pack. Set Flash Mode to Multi. Set desired Flash output, Frequency and Flash count, as provided by the camera. Flash Count x Hz = minimum shutter duration.
The Other YN-622C User Guide CAMERA FEATURES Ambient-only shot Turn transmitter off. 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.) A Flash battery pack is recommended for maintaining flash output consistency. Live View Silent Mode must not be enabled, as Canon then prevents flash from firing. Modelling Light Works as designed.
The Other YN-622C User Guide 622 FEATURES AF-Assist Beam When using Autofocus under low-light, the AF-assist beam can be emitted automatically to make it easier to autofocus. The 622 acting as Transmitter will emit the beam when required by the camera. An on-top flash which has an AF-assist beam function can also emit at the same time. Neither a 622 Receiver nor an off-camera flash on the receiver will emit the beam. The beam will not be emitted when Live mode or Face detection mode is used.
The Other YN-622C User Guide USING TYPE B CAMERAS As there is no flash control menu, some functions will be restricted. Install a 622 in the camera’s hot-shoe, so that it auto-selects Transmitter mode. Enable Mix control mode on the transmitter. ([CH SET] for several seconds.) Use [CH SET] to set the communication channel. Press half-shutter. The Status indicator winks green. Press [GP SET] to set firing groups to be used.
The Other YN-622C User Guide Supersync Images Supersync images may benefit from the application of the Gradient tool in post-processing. Wireless Mode Setting Keep this setting at Enabled, and disable it only when 2nd curtain sync is required. (5D II and IIII, and possibly others, change the sync timing if Wireless is Disabled.) Umbrella Mount A home-made mount. Flash lies flat for stability. In an umbrella or softbox, the light is more on-axis.
The Other YN-622C User Guide TROUBLE SHOOTING Full-power flash This can happen if the shutter release is fully pressed before the system has aligned every component. The Fire! command can over-ride any setting up in progress. On start up or on any major adjustment to remote flashes, press half-shutter and release to force system updating. Erratic Behaviour Unmount all equipment, then re-mount ensuring the hot-foot is pressed fully in.
The Other YN-622C User Guide E-TTL underexposure or overexposure: Suggest enabling wireless flash function when using E-TTL flash mode, and adjust the position of the flash, use FEC/FEL function, check flash’s effective range. It may overexpose when E-TTL and manual flash are used at the same time; the manual flash suits being used as a backlight. Can’t disable selected firing groups With canon cameras, you can only disable group C by selecting "firing group" to A:B.
The Other YN-622C User Guide SPECIFICATIONS Standard Pack 2 x Transceivers, auto-switching between transmitter/controller and receiver/slave Quick Start Guide User Manual Some resellers may offer single or multiple units. Transceiver Dimensions 90 x 53 x 25mm (39mm incl. hot-foot). 79gm without batteries Electrical Batteries: each unit requires 2x AA batteries (1.5v Alkaline or 1.2v NiMH) Standby time: 60 hours.
