User's Manual

The Other YN-622C User Guide
14/09/2012 Page 12 of 18
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.
Settings
• The Flash mode of the transmitter will be fixed at E-TTL.
• Set each flash (including on-top flash) to different flash modes, E-TTL, Manual and Multi.
The settings of the flash take priority.
• The camera can set only FEC, FEB, Ratio and Shutter sync.
• If the shutter sync is set by the camera menu, the on-flash setting is invalid. A type B
camera defaults to hi-speed sync.
• The camera’s zoom setting is disabled.
• Any flash set to E-TTL will emit a preflash. If its mode is Manual or Multi, it won't.
SHUTTER SYNC MODES
First Curtain (Front Curtain)
• The “normal” flash sync.
• ETTL, Manual and Multi Flash modes
Second Curtain (Rear Curtain)
The flash fires right before the shutter closes, giving the appearance of forward motion.
• A long shutter speed or bulb needs to be used.
• The camera will disable this mode, unless “Wireless flash” menu is disabled.
• ETTL and Manual Flash modes, off-camera
Fast-Shutter Sync
High-Speed (HSS or FP)
• ETTL and Manual Flash modes, syncs with all shutter speeds up to 1/8000th Sec
• The camera must support HSS.
• If the hot-shoe flash does not support HSS, the max sync speed is 1/250S or less.
Supersync (Flash Burn)
• Works with many hotshoe and studio flashes, up to 1/8000th Sec
• Connection only through PC-sync port. A PC-sync cord required.
• Max. 300v trigger voltage.
• Set camera’s shutter sync as Hi-speed sync.
• Use manual exposure or shutter-priority mode
• For type C camera, the max PC sync speed is 1/250s or less.
• A flash on the hot shoe and another connected to the PC-sync port can be used at the
same time.
Simple Trigger
• Single-contact camera & single-contact flash triggering (max sync speed is 1/250s)