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.
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 Multi Mode (Stroboscopic) Contents YN Mix Mode ETTL, Manual, Multi Settings Camera compatibility Full Control Partial Control Sync Only Flash compatibility Full Control Partial Control Sync Only Getting Started Transmitter on Type A Camera Remote Flashes On-Top Flash PC-sync Flash Factory Reset Testing lighting setup First Shots Transceiver Control Modes Remote Control Mix Control Canon Flash Control Menus E-TTL Mode Type A cameras Type B cameras Ratio
The Other YN-622C User Guide CAMERA COMPATIBILITY Full control (Type A cameras) Uses Camera Flash Control menus. Provides ETTL & FEC, Manual levels, HSS and SuperSync to 1/8000s, channels, groups, zoom. • 1D III, 1Ds III, 1D IV • IDX is not yet tested. • 5D II, 5D III, 7D • 40D, 50D, 60D • 450D XSi, 500D T1i, 550D T2i, 600D T3i, 650D T4i • 1000D XS, 1100D T3 On a small number of early units there was a glitch with the transmitter mode for ID series. Advise the reseller if required for 1D series.
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. • Batteries – camera, flash, 622s – are critical. Recharge or replace as required. • Transceiver settings are saved automatically, including channel, lighting group and AFassist firing. Some E-TTL parameters will not be saved, such as group fire ratio.
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 is always in Group A. The flash output is the same as other Group A flashes. • 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 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. They will stay in a live update state until the menu session ends. • Select flash mode as E-TTL II 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. Finding details about the Canon menus can be hard, so this section might help. The menus change interactively as selections are made. The 622 controls or disables some menu items, and different cameras have menu variations. For 5D III, 650D and other new models, select the optical pulse transmission menu instead of the wireless function.
The Other YN-622C User Guide Wireless Settings • Wireless Function • Master flash not exposure flash • Channel Enable, Disable Enable, Disable. On-top flash will emit preflash and focus-assist, but 1 to 4 Firing Group, in E-TTL II flash mode • A+B+C All E-TTL capable flashes will pre-fire for a combined exposure evaluation.. • A:B Set a lighting ratio from 8:1 to 1:8, using E-TTL, C is not settable and not fired. • A:B C Lighting ratio 8:1 to 1:8, plus C with exposure comp.
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 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. The FEB function will be automatically cancelled after three shots are taken. An E-TTL flash which does not support FEB can also be used.
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. • If the transmitter’s channel indicator stays lit, the system is in Mix mode, not Remote Control mode. • Return to Remote Control mode by holding down [CH SET] for several seconds.
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.) Flash battery pack is recommended to maintain 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 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. • The AF-assist beam can be enabled or disabled by the custom function setting of the camera. • The LED laser provides a bright, clear pattern with a good range.
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. A second shooter can use the same channel and share the lights, but be warned: either camera will trigger all 622s, both on-top and off-camera flashes.
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 Thread on Talh Photography: http://www.
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. • Install a fully charged battery according to the battery compartment indicators. • Battery level low indicator – half-shutter, and Status LED will wink Red/Green quickly.
The Other YN-622C User Guide Other problems • Unmount all equipment, then re-mount ensuring the hot-foot is pressed fully in. . • Replace the batteries in the 622s. Make no assumptions. • Reset the 622s to factory default settings. (Hold [CH SET] and [GP Set] until the Status indicator flashes red/green three times, then release. If your camera has suitable menus, then instal the Speedlite firectkly on the camera, and use "Clear Speedlite Settings", which reset most main and C.Fn settings.
