The tip about strapping the older manual triggers just popped my head. It is perfect to set static lights on backgrounds while the TTL changes on moving subjects. LOVE IT!
Such an informative review not only on the Yongnuo YN622 and also the idea of putting a manual flash trigger on top. Many thanks for the great review !
Great review Phil. I have a couple of these triggers and absolutely love them. They are so cheap, yet reliable and they focus assist means it stays on my camera even when i am not using a flash. I also used the pass through hot shoe for RF602 trigger using a studio strobe and flashgun in a shoot to get the effect i wanted - easy and effective.
I have both systems which I use with my 6D. I like to control my lights from the camera menus and find that the 622 C II was simply a blessing. I love them. I find the Phottix to be very complicated at times; as a matter of fact it now sits in my bag as a backup set of triggers.
There are lots of doubtful reviews of photo equipment on You-tube and other sites. This tutorial/review is a remarkable exception. It's well researched, totally unbiased (as far as I can tell anyway), clearly delivered and thankfully free of all the "ummms and errrrs" that characterise so much of Phil's competition. Very, very useful and thanks.
Very good review! One question... Must my Speed-lights themselves have TTL already to be able to use the TTL function from the trigger. Or do these triggers basically give TTL functions to any Speed-light put on them? Thanks
Awesome review, sir. One clarification tho, does the ttl function of the remote still works even with a strobe without ttl function such as the YN 560 IV?
This was very helpful! I just got off the phone with Canon Support and they recommended that I do not mix any 3rd party products with my Canon Rebel. They discouraged me from trying a Yongnuo transmitter/receiver on my canon with the Yongnuo flash. I get it..they want loyal customers, but I had already bought a Yongnuo flash and I don't have the budget for an expensive flash. I'll go ahead and purchase this and try it out! Thanks again Phil and happy new year.
Yea, they just didnt want you to buy outside of the Canon brand. I have a Canon and Ive been using yongnuo flash for 6 years and I have not had one problem yet.
A very helpful review, thank you. I have recently purchased a 568ex ii (with the intent of purchasing others) and need a trigger system for it. I also have a few 560ex iii's and I thought I would need to purchase a number of 622's for these also, but your idea of piggy backing the manual (602/603) trigger on top of the 622 is an excellent way to get around the issue of those manual flashes (560ex iii's). Keep up the good work.
Great Video Phil! Learned just what I needed to know. Compliments on your production quality and content of your video, only thing you might add is a wireless mike to up your sound quality.
great video! do you know if there is a way to use it with wires instead of wireless. when i use it wireless sometimes one flash goes of and the other doesn't when I'm using 2 speed flashes.
Hey Phil, really good job on the review. I am thinking of making a purchase but, would like to know if these transceivers will wake up the flash if it is in sleep mode. thanks.
This is the best video I have seen explaining the Yongnuo YN-622C. Just one question. With having the YN-622C physically on the Canon, Do you have to have anything attached to the base of a EX568 ii? Or will the flashes themselves pick up the signal and flash when you take a shot? I have a Canon 7D and have been looking at the EX568 ii with great interest. Thanks again for a great video.
Lovely informative video. I have a Canon 500d & Youngnou 568exii ETTL speed lite. I want to use the speed lite off camera. Do I need 2 of yn622c or one yn622c & a yn622 tx also ?
thanks so much Phil. they look more ideal than the 603's as will work with manual and TTL flashes - am I right? .. Will this work with the Canon 430EXII, the YN560III? and 600EXRT? I'm still new to this and learning. I just bought the YN560 as I wanted an extra strobe I can keep inlace and can't just tidy another 600 for that. I need a studio set up with this and perhaps the 430EXII. which I want to stay in situ so needed a cheap alternative for studio flash using either a canon 6d or canon 5d3? I can't afford the Odin. I just want the simplest set up with two strobes. Can you advise . thanks
Great review Phil. just one question. you said you're using 1/400 on your daughter's portrait. TTL on the front flash thru umbrella but used manual yongnuo flash gelled at the rear to simulate sunset. is there no sync problem on the manual flash at 1/400?
Thanks Phil, great video! Do you know if these are compatible with the Canon 7D and the Canon 430 EX (NOT II). I think the 7D won't be a problem as it has full wireless flash functionality but I'm concerned about my 2 x 430 EX's and whether or not I'll be able to control these flashes through the YN622C RF wireless system. Thanks again, I'll check out your portrait lighting website.
Hi Phil, I enjoyed your video. I have been a hobbyist for quite some time and I'm starting to buy more equipment now. I love feeding on the experience of others and I was wondering if you have an equipment list posted somewhere. I'd love to see what else is in that toolbox of yours.
i m using a canon camera and i got a ttl flash which actually meant for nikkon. the flash works without the TTL fuction. does this trigger enables the ttl fuction? atlest hispeed sync?
Hi Phil. I love your videos. I wish you much success. I was looking for an 'mid-range" wireless trigger solution, and it looks like the 622C might fit the bill. Wanted something that was not high-end (Photixx Odin or Mini TT-1/Flex TT-5), nor at the very low end. I'm only using one Speedlight off-camera (Canon). I was wondering if you have seen this other new trigger from Photixx that seems to be in the midrange like the 622C? It's the Photixx Strato TTL just announced in Oct 2013. It cost a little more than the 622C, but it's still not $300 or $400. Do you think the Strato TTL is a good option to consider against the 622C? Thank you.
I think you may have answered my question, and a great review. I have a T2i, my rf-602 set will not trigger in live view b/c of rear curtain being used from what I read. So if I take a self portrait and use EOS Utility on laptop to view the LCD, I can see what I shoot, but flashes won't flash. I'm hoping the YN-622C will fix this issue for me, as the T3i has a built in silent mode disable for this issue and the T2i doesn't. Good review, I may try out a pair and piggyback like you did
im kind of new at this HSS, i saw your video its 4 years already, so is there any new replacement for the YN-622C ? I have a canon 60D , i will like to use all my manual flashes with those triggers to achieve HHS!!!
Hey! Thanks for the review. I'm most definitely buying a pair of these! I've seen some other reviews (about Nikon version since I'm a Nikon person) and it seems that if you put a speedlight with a master feature you can change each flash settings from the master on camera. Just like the Odin you have in your review. Maybe that also works for Canon?
Great video! Even more great review which answered all my questions and helped me to decide to buy this trigger. Thanks a lot. Greetings from Israel :)
Great video Phil. I have taken your Professional Headshots and Portraits course, and this video fits right into that set. My wish list: I would like you to dedicate one video just to explain a mix of E-TTL / Manual mode using a bunch of Canon and non-Canon flashes:-)
Very helpful video. Thank you. I was about to buy these but now there is cheaper version of phottix odin. Pixel King just released their new Pixel King Pro. On them you got full control from transmitter which has even a display on the back (similar system to phottix odin). Have you tried those and if so what are your thoughts? Thank You
do you have any videos were you run through the custom flash functions in camera. i am having difficulties changing the mode on my 430exii to hss or ettl once the ync22c is connected to my hotshoe and my flash on the pass through, it automatically defaults to manual or TTL without the flash being able to change its mode to ettl or hss.
really helpful video ! thanks !!! i want to buy this triggers for HSS too ! i want to shoot action and sports. I have an old canon flash the 380EX which has HSS on it. Will the HSS work with the 622C ? Because i have read online that in order to shoot HSS with the 622C you have to connect your flash with PC cord on the tranceiver in order to have the HSS ! please if can help me i will be thankful ! keep it up !
thanks so much, this video has give me a lot of help, im going for the yongnuo, but l have a question, how u reccomend to sinc my bowens studio flashes. l Just find this trigger RF-603 by tongnuo. but , can you tell me if this will work to sync all my flashes ?? thanks
good product but a question have noticed yongnuo triggers make my 430ex ii speedlite trigger twice...hmmm maybe batteries getting low? triggers really battery hogs???
Hi! i am woundering, i got 2 sb-910 and a SU-800 but i would like an 3rd speedlight and have checked out the yongnuo line, i wanna know if i can combine them or am i forced to buy an other sb910?
I have a canon 5d Mark III and I have one question. I just finishing purchasing the Yongnuo Yn622c-tx with two Yongnuo yn622c. I can control both my speed lights canon 430exii and Yongnuo yn568exii on manual. Though, when I try to control the flashes with ETTL nothing happens. Not one of the flashes changes according to what I change on my young yn622c-tx controller. Do I have to change any settings on my camera (5d mark iii) so that the ETTL works?
1) Does the manual trigger mounted on the 622c fire correctly with the shutter sync, or does it fire before the shutter flash because of TTL pre-flashes? 2) Can you just use a 622C transmitter and a manual trigger mounted on it to fire a bank of sync only receivers without any TTL flash in the system anywhere? Or do you also need a 622C receiver and a TTL flash in the system too?
I now own 6 of these transceivers because 1 would not work from the beginning. Now that I've watched your video I wonder if it's the battery contacts being too sensitive? I am using these at wedding receptions with another photographer. We each have a transceiver on our cameras with TTL flashes on top. I also have 2 light stands with transceivers and flashes mounted on. Unfortunately, I have had way too many problems with them!! Any suggestions?
I'm getting addicted. Absolutely fantastic and clear explanation of things on your channel.
Thank you! Comments like that keep me inspired!
Very nice review. Easy to follow without getting bogged down in the technical.
The tip about strapping the older manual triggers just popped my head. It is perfect to set static lights on backgrounds while the TTL changes on moving subjects. LOVE IT!
A great review, thanks Phil! I especially like the tip at the end where you stacked the transmitter on top of the transceiver.
Thanks for breaking down that trigger, Phil.
Well presented. Excellent camera and sound work too.
Such an informative review not only on the Yongnuo YN622 and also the idea of putting a manual flash trigger on top. Many thanks for the great review !
Thanks! You can find even more videos of mine on my website at www.steeletraining.com
Excellent review. Only an experienced photographer can give this type of technical review.
Great review Phil. I have a couple of these triggers and absolutely love them. They are so cheap, yet reliable and they focus assist means it stays on my camera even when i am not using a flash. I also used the pass through hot shoe for RF602 trigger using a studio strobe and flashgun in a shoot to get the effect i wanted - easy and effective.
Thanks for the kind words!
Great review - now have 4 622C's for my Youngnuo 568's! Work really well, very happy with them. Thanks for the info.
Hi Thanks for the review. I bought one myself and found your review spot on.
Found your opinions very helpful. Thank you for taking the time.
Really amazing video. Very detailed and informative. Please keep it up. Big fan of your reviews.
Thanks so much for the review, been looking into these! A blessing for those of us with little to no budget. :D
I like that you actually tried mixing two systems in the end. That's how everybody should think. Save money.
I have both systems which I use with my 6D. I like to control my lights from the camera menus and find that the 622 C II was simply a blessing. I love them. I find the Phottix to be very complicated at times; as a matter of fact it now sits in my bag as a backup set of triggers.
There are lots of doubtful reviews of photo equipment on You-tube and other sites. This tutorial/review is a remarkable exception. It's well researched, totally unbiased (as far as I can tell anyway), clearly delivered and thankfully free of all the "ummms and errrrs" that characterise so much of Phil's competition. Very, very useful and thanks.
thanks for this sir! great review!
Thanks for the kind words! You can find even more videos of mine on my website at www.steeletraining.com
Really great review, I am also a proud owner of about 8 of these Triggers. I bought these for HSS and its AMAZING!!! Beyond what i expected...
bought them love them.....and for 80 bucks secondhand what a bargain thanks for great review
excellent tutorial Phil.. thanks
Thank you sir.😊. Appreciate the time and effort.
Great job, thanks for a thorough review!
Hi, I have a doubt!
I have the 6D, a flash visico, and 2 flashes yongnuo!
The trigger YN622C work with all this together!?
Thanks!!!
a really great review! congrats.
even though my english is not very good it was very easy to follow and understand you, keep it up.
Great review, thanks! Glad to know that I can work my manual Yongnuo triggers w/ the YN622C. :)
Awesome! I was looking for more info about it!
Very good review! One question... Must my Speed-lights themselves have TTL already to be able to use the TTL function from the trigger. Or do these triggers basically give TTL functions to any Speed-light put on them? Thanks
Awesome review, sir. One clarification tho, does the ttl function of the remote still works even with a strobe without ttl function such as the YN 560 IV?
I bought these ~6 months ago and have had nothing but good experiences with them.
This was very helpful! I just got off the phone with Canon Support and they recommended that I do not mix any 3rd party products with my Canon Rebel. They discouraged me from trying a Yongnuo transmitter/receiver on my canon with the Yongnuo flash. I get it..they want loyal customers, but I had already bought a Yongnuo flash and I don't have the budget for an expensive flash. I'll go ahead and purchase this and try it out! Thanks again Phil and happy new year.
+Alexandria Pierre-Etienne yeah, they say that so you buy canons own flash. screw them!
Yea, they just didnt want you to buy outside of the Canon brand. I have a Canon and Ive been using yongnuo flash for 6 years and I have not had one problem yet.
A very helpful review, thank you. I have recently purchased a 568ex ii (with the intent of purchasing others) and need a trigger system for it. I also have a few 560ex iii's and I thought I would need to purchase a number of 622's for these also, but your idea of piggy backing the manual (602/603) trigger on top of the 622 is an excellent way to get around the issue of those manual flashes (560ex iii's). Keep up the good work.
That's some great videos you make! Thanks a lot!!!
great review! loving the 622C's i got too ! Thanks
lots of useful information . thank you
Great Video Phil! Learned just what I needed to know. Compliments on your production quality and content of your video, only thing you might add is a wireless mike to up your sound quality.
Wow...Great review!!
Great review and very helpful. Are these compatible with the rf603 triggers? Thanks.
great video! do you know if there is a way to use it with wires instead of wireless. when i use it wireless sometimes one flash goes of and the other doesn't when I'm using 2 speed flashes.
thanks , great video, great way to help beginners...keep them coming
Thanks a lot, Great Video, i'll make sure to try out this flash trigger thanks to you.
Hey Phil, really good job on the review. I am thinking of making a purchase but, would like to know if these transceivers will wake up the flash if it is in sleep mode. thanks.
Thank you for a Great Review!
This is the best video I have seen explaining the Yongnuo YN-622C.
Just one question.
With having the YN-622C physically on the Canon, Do you have to have anything attached to the base of a EX568 ii? Or will the flashes themselves pick up the signal and flash when you take a shot?
I have a Canon 7D and have been looking at the EX568 ii with great interest.
Thanks again for a great video.
Hope U do a review on the yn622c tx and yn560tx. I'm guessing that the LCD will fix the majority of your issues with the trigger.
Lovely informative video. I have a Canon 500d & Youngnou 568exii ETTL speed lite. I want to use the speed lite off camera. Do I need 2 of yn622c or one yn622c & a yn622 tx also ?
Thanks for this, very insightful.
Just curious I like that light setup you have in background can you explain what you sue it for, I want one.
Really useful! Thanks for that!
Great reviews, appreciate it so much. Would like to purchase a set of these do you know or do you think that it will work with the Pocket Wizard AC3
Excellent and very helpful information. Thanks
Thank you. !!!!! Very helpfully review greetings from San Diego !!!!
THANKS A LOT! very informative!
thanks so much Phil. they look more ideal than the 603's as will work with manual and TTL flashes - am I right? .. Will this work with the Canon 430EXII, the YN560III? and 600EXRT? I'm still new to this and learning. I just bought the YN560 as I wanted an extra strobe I can keep inlace and can't just tidy another 600 for that. I need a studio set up with this and perhaps the 430EXII. which I want to stay in situ so needed a cheap alternative for studio flash using either a canon 6d or canon 5d3? I can't afford the Odin. I just want the simplest set up with two strobes. Can you advise . thanks
your videos are awesome, please make more
Great review Phil. just one question. you said you're using 1/400 on your daughter's portrait. TTL on the front flash thru umbrella but used manual yongnuo flash gelled at the rear to simulate sunset. is there no sync problem on the manual flash at 1/400?
Thanks Phil, great video! Do you know if these are compatible with the Canon 7D and the Canon 430 EX (NOT II). I think the 7D won't be a problem as it has full wireless flash functionality but I'm concerned about my 2 x 430 EX's and whether or not I'll be able to control these flashes through the YN622C RF wireless system. Thanks again, I'll check out your portrait lighting website.
Very nice and detailed!
Hi Phil,
I enjoyed your video. I have been a hobbyist for quite some time and I'm starting to buy more equipment now. I love feeding on the experience of others and I was wondering if you have an equipment list posted somewhere. I'd love to see what else is in that toolbox of yours.
i like your video, thinking about getting a set of them. thanks
Great review. Cheers from Brazil.
Great Information! Thanks man.
i m using a canon camera and i got a ttl flash which actually meant for nikkon.
the flash works without the TTL fuction.
does this trigger enables the ttl fuction? atlest hispeed sync?
nice video, can I use this trigger on the yongnuo yn600ex-rt flash? thanks
Great review!! Thanks
Hi Phil. I love your videos. I wish you much success. I was looking for an 'mid-range" wireless trigger solution, and it looks like the 622C might fit the bill. Wanted something that was not high-end (Photixx Odin or Mini TT-1/Flex TT-5), nor at the very low end. I'm only using one Speedlight off-camera (Canon). I was wondering if you have seen this other new trigger from Photixx that seems to be in the midrange like the 622C? It's the Photixx Strato TTL just announced in Oct 2013. It cost a little more than the 622C, but it's still not $300 or $400. Do you think the Strato TTL is a good option to consider against the 622C? Thank you.
I think you may have answered my question, and a great review. I have a T2i, my rf-602 set will not trigger in live view b/c of rear curtain being used from what I read. So if I take a self portrait and use EOS Utility on laptop to view the LCD, I can see what I shoot, but flashes won't flash. I'm hoping the YN-622C will fix this issue for me, as the T3i has a built in silent mode disable for this issue and the T2i doesn't. Good review, I may try out a pair and piggyback like you did
awesome review....TY sir!!
can i use that trigger with Neewer NW 670 TLL FLASHESS??
Can i combines this brands?
Thank you fr the information...
im kind of new at this HSS, i saw your video its 4 years already, so is there any new replacement for the YN-622C ? I have a canon 60D , i will like to use all my manual flashes with those triggers to achieve HHS!!!
Hey!
Thanks for the review. I'm most definitely buying a pair of these!
I've seen some other reviews (about Nikon version since I'm a Nikon person) and it seems that if you put a speedlight with a master feature you can change each flash settings from the master on camera. Just like the Odin you have in your review. Maybe that also works for Canon?
hi Phil, what flash unit do you use in that test?
good review.....which ttl flash with this yn 622c pls sujest me
Great video! Even more great review which answered all my questions and helped me to decide to buy this trigger.
Thanks a lot.
Greetings from Israel :)
Great video Phil. I have taken your Professional Headshots and Portraits course, and this video fits right into that set. My wish list: I would like you to dedicate one video just to explain a mix of E-TTL / Manual mode using a bunch of Canon and non-Canon flashes:-)
Very nice presentation, you should also give the review about YN622N(Nikon) the same way
what would be a good ttl flash to complement this gadget?
would this gadget sync with other yongnuo receiver like yn603n?
Very helpful video. Thank you. I was about to buy these but now there is cheaper version of phottix odin. Pixel King just released their new Pixel King Pro. On them you got full control from transmitter which has even a display on the back (similar system to phottix odin). Have you tried those and if so what are your thoughts?
Thank You
Thanks man, you rock!!
Great review.....Thank you.
do you have any videos were you run through the custom flash functions in camera. i am having difficulties changing the mode on my 430exii to hss or ettl once the ync22c is connected to my hotshoe and my flash on the pass through, it automatically defaults to manual or TTL without the flash being able to change its mode to ettl or hss.
really helpful video ! thanks !!! i want to buy this triggers for HSS too ! i want to shoot action and sports. I have an old canon flash the 380EX which has HSS on it. Will the HSS work with the 622C ? Because i have read online that in order to shoot HSS with the 622C you have to connect your flash with PC cord on the tranceiver in order to have the HSS ! please if can help me i will be thankful ! keep it up !
thanks so much, this video has give me a lot of help, im going for the yongnuo, but l have a question, how u reccomend to sinc my bowens studio flashes. l Just find this trigger RF-603 by tongnuo.
but , can you tell me if this will work to sync all my flashes ??
thanks
Hi Phil, you must try and get the YN-622c-TX to fire YN-622c and you can use a extra YN-622c as a Radio shutter for your camera
good product but a question have noticed yongnuo triggers make my 430ex ii speedlite trigger twice...hmmm maybe batteries getting low? triggers really battery hogs???
Hi!
i am woundering,
i got 2 sb-910 and a SU-800 but i would like an 3rd speedlight and have checked out the yongnuo line, i wanna know if i can combine them or am i forced to buy an other sb910?
Very helpful. Thanks!
Will I get TTL features if I used this trigger on my Canon RP and the second one on my none-ETTL YN560IV?
I have a canon 5d Mark III and I have one question. I just finishing purchasing the Yongnuo Yn622c-tx with two Yongnuo yn622c. I can control both my speed lights canon 430exii and Yongnuo yn568exii on manual. Though, when I try to control the flashes with ETTL nothing happens. Not one of the flashes changes according to what I change on my young yn622c-tx controller. Do I have to change any settings on my camera (5d mark iii) so that the ETTL works?
Will this work with a canon T7i to go over the 1/200 speed sync. I have an external flash that supports high speed sync. Thanks!
1) Does the manual trigger mounted on the 622c fire correctly with the shutter sync, or does it fire before the shutter flash because of TTL pre-flashes?
2) Can you just use a 622C transmitter and a manual trigger mounted on it to fire a bank of sync only receivers without any TTL flash in the system anywhere? Or do you also need a 622C receiver and a TTL flash in the system too?
I now own 6 of these transceivers because 1 would not work from the beginning. Now that I've watched your video I wonder if it's the battery contacts being too sensitive? I am using these at wedding receptions with another photographer. We each have a transceiver on our cameras with TTL flashes on top. I also have 2 light stands with transceivers and flashes mounted on. Unfortunately, I have had way too many problems with them!! Any suggestions?
Hi,,,could you please tell me can I use YN622N as the transmitter and RF 603N as a receiver. In FP mode.Thank you
Is there a model available that works with the Pentax K5 or K3?
Thanks very helpful
Great video..I was curious..How do they attach to the tripod???Or do they come with a stand or adapter??
Thanks,
Kevin
You have to but something yourself, plastic stands with threaded hole are cheap.
Will the 622 allow me to HSS my YN-560II?