I bought a Yongnuo YN560-II and it doesn't seem to want to accept my camera (6D). I have a pair of RF-603 triggers, which are also Yongnuos. I have one under my flash hot shoe and on on top of my camera's hot shoe. The triggers both light up and confirm connection, I can even fire my shutter using the trigger off camera. The flash is on, but won't fire. Is this a problem on my side or the camera not being compatible?
3rd party flashes not working with 6D
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One of the issues with third party flashes is they may need firmware upgrades when Canon releases a new model. Make sure you have the latest firmware in your flash. Otherwise, you may have to wait for a while.
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Hello, I have a 6D and I have had no issues with my flash. I have the yongnuo 565exII and it works just fine on the camera and off the camera (with triggers). The only I have with mine is shooting above 180 because it does not have high speed sync. What settings are you using?
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Erikerodri said:
I must be doing something wrong then.. My flash isn't being fired at all. The red light indicating pilot isn't turning green letting me know its ready. I was shooting the flash at 1/1 + a very low shutter speed. I'm triggering the flash using the YN-603's. These are working perfectly and I can see they are connected to each other. I can even fire the camera's shutter using the trigger while its under my flash's hot shoe. Is there something I'm missing?
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neuroanatomist said:
Well, even if I'm mistaken (which I probably am) it's still not firing, even when the pilot light is red. There is no test function on the actual flash itself, I have to click the test button on the trigger connected to the flash.
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if it's anything like my 5DIII remember you can't use Live View when using a flash..
It doesn't trigger the flash when using Live view..
My 560's work fine with both on 5D3 and 5D2 and with triggers...
As said before, there are no firmware's on Yongnuo flashes that can be upgraded..
They're as stupid as a flash gets..
Great flashes/strobes though..
It doesn't trigger the flash when using Live view..
My 560's work fine with both on 5D3 and 5D2 and with triggers...
As said before, there are no firmware's on Yongnuo flashes that can be upgraded..
They're as stupid as a flash gets..
Great flashes/strobes though..
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paul13walnut5
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I have energiser batteries. Calumet batteries. Sigma lenses. A tokina lens.
I have a canon flash.
Whenever the question comes up in forums I always say 'buy a canon flash'.
This is why.
Not very helpful, but true.
The money spent on cheapies is wasted as the third party guns have no resale value, and you'll end up buying the canons anyway. There is such a thing as a false economy. Tripods. Flashguns. Don't scrimp.
I have a canon flash.
Whenever the question comes up in forums I always say 'buy a canon flash'.
This is why.
Not very helpful, but true.
The money spent on cheapies is wasted as the third party guns have no resale value, and you'll end up buying the canons anyway. There is such a thing as a false economy. Tripods. Flashguns. Don't scrimp.
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Thyg0d said:if it's anything like my 5DIII remember you can't use Live View when using a flash..
It doesn't trigger the flash when using Live view..
My 560's work fine with both on 5D3 and 5D2 and with triggers...
As said before, there are no firmware's on Yongnuo flashes that can be upgraded..
They're as stupid as a flash gets..
Great flashes/strobes though..
I think you might've just answered my question.. I was in LiveView. Didn't think of that while I was troubleshooting. I will switch it off and try it once I'm home, then report back here. Thanks! 8)
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paul13walnut5 said:
no you don´t.... if you know what you buy.
first this is a manual flash.
why should one pay for ETTL and stuff if all he needs is a manual flash?
second this is a cheap flash that works just fine and is more powerfull then the 430 EX II.
and even if it breaks after 4 years... well i can buy 4 YN-560 II for the money of one 430 EX II.
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Canon-F1 said:
Because manual flash doesn't play nice with E-TTL pre-flash metering etc. Which can trigger the main flash on the pre-flash even if the guns are set up manually.
Buy 4 yn-560 II's. Fill your boots for all care friend. You pays your money, you makes your choice.
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paul13walnut5 said:
If you're using optical triggers, sure, but why when RT is so cheap.
I have the same setup as the OP, plus a YN 460 and YN 565 (I think that's the model number), and I've never had a problem with any of my Yongnuos with my 6D or the camera before that. Not saying that Yongnuo hasn't had some quality issues, and Canon flashes are undoubtedly more reliable, but not to the level you make them out to be. Third party products have their place, I'm glad for the open market that allows them.
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neuroanatomist said:You can certainly use flash in Live View, you just need to set Live View Silent Shooting to Disable. It's another if those RTFM things, I guess... :
True.. But it's easier to just switch for testing purposes..
and hey... real men don't RTFM... *LOL*
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paul13walnut5 said:
True dat. I had a Sigma Flash, their top of the line. Always loved Sigma lenses and never had a problem with the. Hated that flash, sold it on eBay after 2 months and bought a 580II. 5 years problem free....
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