YN-622 Reviews?

[AdamJ]

Mine arrived today. I've only had a brief chance to test them but so far so good. Straight from the box, insert batteries, attach to camera / flashes, switch on and boom - perfect first time.

They seem pretty well screwed together. I tried a 565EX on top of the 622 in the hotshoe and waved the camera around in portrait orientation. The whole combo felt perfectly tight.

By the way, if your new 622s look scratched up, don't worry: the shiny top surface has a clear protective cover on it. It took me a minute or two to realise this because it's stuck on very firmly and has no tabs, so it takes a persistent fingernail to get it off.

 

[dorkus99]

I am looking to order a set of these triggers, and also another flash (likely the 565EX), my only problem is locating a reputable seller. I really do not trust all the ebay sellers. Anyone here who has ordered/received these where did you order them from? Would you recomend them? Note that I am in Canada and would prefer some sort of free shipping and if possible avoiding duties!
Many thanks for all your help guys!

 

[Jamesy]

Where exactly are you in Canada? I saw ads on Kijiji this weekend in Toronto for the 568EX's for $180 with local pickup.

I have bought all my Yongnuo stuff from Yongnuo's offical eBay store - never an issue. Years ago I even sent something back for warranty replacement the only is is timing for returns. If you need two buy three, etc...

http://stores.ebay.ca/hkyongnuophotoequipment

 

[davidosullivan]

http://thephotogadget.com/en/content/yongnuo-yn-622-wireless-ttl-flash-trigger-set-canon

I got mine direct from the photo gadget. you can ask them to test the product before they send it and they seemed to have good T&C's...

 

[dorkus99]

Where exactly are you in Canada? I saw ads on Kijiji this weekend in Toronto for the 568EX's for $180 with local pickup.

I have bought all my Yongnuo stuff from Yongnuo's offical eBay store - never an issue. Years ago I even sent something back for warranty replacement the only is is timing for returns. If you need two buy three, etc...

http://stores.ebay.ca/hkyongnuophotoequipment

I'm in Ottawa. I have seen some Kijiji ads of some Ontario retailer for yongnuo stuff but it's almost double the price of me buying direct or from dx.com, I may have a look at the official eBay store though thanks for that info. Good to know others have ordered from there without issue. I know that it will take at least 1-2 month to get here, I've bought stuff from China before not a big deal as long as they work.

 

[sagittariansrock]

Mine's in the mail- I can post a quick review once I get them. Anything in particular you're curious about?
Bought in on Amazon BTW, $ 85 with free shipping. Plus, will arrive in 5 days

 

[dorkus99]

http://thephotogadget.com/en/content/yongnuo-yn-622-wireless-ttl-flash-trigger-set-canon

I got mine direct from the photo gadget. you can ask them to test the product before they send it and they seemed to have good T&C's...

How good is the photo gadget in terms of shipping time, and returns? The fact that they will test them is nice. Price looks really good, best I've seen. Did you have to pay duties on it when it arrived? Thanks for the info and help.

 

[dorkus99]

Mine's in the mail- I can post a quick review once I get them. Anything in particular you're curious about?
Bought in on Amazon BTW, $ 85 with free shipping. Plus, will arrive in 5 days

Do you have the amazon link handy? I thought amazon.com did not ship to canada, had to use .ca
Keep me informed if you do receive it in 5days, and if they arrived in new/sealed boxes and working condition.
Many thanks.

 

[sagittariansrock]

Mine's in the mail- I can post a quick review once I get them. Anything in particular you're curious about?
Bought in on Amazon BTW, $ 85 with free shipping. Plus, will arrive in 5 days

Do you have the amazon link handy? I thought amazon.com did not ship to canada, had to use .ca
Keep me informed if you do receive it in 5days, and if they arrived in new/sealed boxes and working condition.
Many thanks.

Here it is, but they seem to have raised the price in the last 2 days.
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B009EJSWJE/ref=oh_details_o00_s00_i00
USPS tracking shows expected delivery by 14th, so that works out to 5 days all right (ordered it pretty late on the 9th). Ships from Vermont I believe- so it might reach Canada quicker

 

[dorkus99]

Here it is, but they seem to have raised the price in the last 2 days.
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B009EJSWJE/ref=oh_details_o00_s00_i00
USPS tracking shows expected delivery by 14th, so that works out to 5 days all right (ordered it pretty late on the 9th). Ships from Vermont I believe- so it might reach Canada quicker

Unfortunately as I thought I cannot have this item shipped to Canada. Have to use the amazon.ca website which only has 1 YN-622 available (I need 2) and it is from a different "reseller" that has 0 feedback and is likely shipping from china so it will take just as long.

 

[sagittariansrock]

Got mine today as promised .
Ran a quick check on E-TTL to see it works fine. Lights up like a Christmas tree!
First impressions:

Like:

Build quality
Metal foot and hotshoe
AF assist
Takes AA batteries

Not so much:
Switches on the side are easily pressed
Locking mechanism (spoiled by the quick lock)

Now I need to find a case for these cuties. Ideas?

 

[tpatana]

Not so much:
Switches on the side are easily pressed

Couple times I've wondered why it don't flash, and then I noticed one of the units had changed the channel by accidental button press.

Can't think anything else bad about those, great triggers.

 

[dorkus99]

Couple times I've wondered why it don't flash, and then I noticed one of the units had changed the channel by accidental button press.

Can't think anything else bad about those, great triggers.

Where did you pick yours up tpatana? Would you recomend them in terms of shipping time, shipping cost, duties? Thanks!

 

[Hugo Fisher]

I have got YN 622C a couple days ago.

I had no time for deep tests, but it seems that all is working perfectly. They are little bit bigger, than I thought. But it doesn't matter.

BUT I was really impressed, that YN 622C is working with my studio strobes too - and what is more - now I can shoot with my studio strobes up to 1/8000s ! That was something really unexpected for me.

So I am thinking to buy two more of YN 622C to use it as a main receiver/transmitter for my strobes. The old ones gave me 1/160s for my Canon 5D3. This one can help me with really quick movement, like jumping people in my studio, etc.

So - however I did not test them hardly yet - they seems just perfect for me. And the price is really nice.

 

[picturesbyme]

Not so much:
Locking mechanism (spoiled by the quick lock)

I'd prefer the quick lock too but if Canon would built this they would add that for $200 extra
(and would limit it to 1/500 or something.. ) so I'm fine with it

 

[dorkus99]

I have got YN 622C a couple days ago.

I had no time for deep tests, but it seems that all is working perfectly. They are little bit bigger, than I thought. But it doesn't matter.

BUT I was really impressed, that YN 622C is working with my studio strobes too - and what is more - now I can shoot with my studio strobes up to 1/8000s ! That was something really unexpected for me.

So I am thinking to buy two more of YN 622C to use it as a main receiver/transmitter for my strobes. The old ones gave me 1/160s for my Canon 5D3. This one can help me with really quick movement, like jumping people in my studio, etc.

So - however I did not test them hardly yet - they seems just perfect for me. And the price is really nice.

Where did you buy yours? Would you recommend them in terms of shipping time, shipping price, and duties? Thanks!

 

[tpatana]

Couple times I've wondered why it don't flash, and then I noticed one of the units had changed the channel by accidental button press.

Can't think anything else bad about those, great triggers.

Where did you pick yours up tpatana? Would you recomend them in terms of shipping time, shipping cost, duties? Thanks!

Amazon.com. Came something around $80 shipped.

 

[Hugo Fisher]

I have got YN 622C a couple days ago.

I had no time for deep tests, but it seems that all is working perfectly. They are little bit bigger, than I thought. But it doesn't matter.

BUT I was really impressed, that YN 622C is working with my studio strobes too - and what is more - now I can shoot with my studio strobes up to 1/8000s ! That was something really unexpected for me.

So I am thinking to buy two more of YN 622C to use it as a main receiver/transmitter for my strobes. The old ones gave me 1/160s for my Canon 5D3. This one can help me with really quick movement, like jumping people in my studio, etc.

So - however I did not test them hardly yet - they seems just perfect for me. And the price is really nice.

Where did you buy yours? Would you recommend them in terms of shipping time, shipping price, and duties? Thanks!

Hi!

I have bought them via ebay store - directly from the manufactuer. Web link: http://www.ebay.com/itm/Yongnuo-YN-622C-Wireless-TTL-Flash-Trigger-Canon-7D-5DII-5DIII-1DIV-1DIII-5D-/150878352686?pt=AU_Cameras_Photographic_Accessories&hash=item23210cf52e

At ebay, there are many sellers, where to buy. But this one "hkyongnuophotoequipment" (crazy name ) is official ebay seller just from Yongnuo. So, I bought it there because I was sure that I will get the latest version of YN 622C with support for 5D mk III (as I was reading at Internet, some of others sellers may have the older version without the latest firmware of 5D3 support ).

I am from Europe - The Czech republic - the package came from Hong Kong in 7 working days! It was really quick. Marked as a gift, so there were no more taxes.

 

[dorkus99]

[Hi!

I have bought them via ebay store - directly from the manufactuer. Web link: http://www.ebay.com/itm/Yongnuo-YN-622C-Wireless-TTL-Flash-Trigger-Canon-7D-5DII-5DIII-1DIV-1DIII-5D-/150878352686?pt=AU_Cameras_Photographic_Accessories&hash=item23210cf52e

At ebay, there are many sellers, where to buy. But this one "hkyongnuophotoequipment" (crazy name ) is official ebay seller just from Yongnuo. So, I bought it there because I was sure that I will get the latest version of YN 622C with support for 5D mk III (as I was reading at Internet, some of others sellers may have the older version without the latest firmware of 5D3 support ).

I am from Europe - The Czech republic - the package came from Hong Kong in 7 working days! It was really quick. Marked as a gift, so there were no more taxes.

Many thanks!
It's looking more and more like I should just get them direct from Yongnuo using their ebay site as you mentioned. Unfortunately Amazon.com will not ship to canada as we have to use the amazon.ca site instead which does not carry the same things for some reason! I think I'll let the chinease new year backlogs clear up a bit and then I'll just order form hkyongnuophotoequipment store on ebay.
Thanks for all the help everyone!

 

[Hugo Fisher]

[Hi!

I have bought them via ebay store - directly from the manufactuer. Web link: http://www.ebay.com/itm/Yongnuo-YN-622C-Wireless-TTL-Flash-Trigger-Canon-7D-5DII-5DIII-1DIV-1DIII-5D-/150878352686?pt=AU_Cameras_Photographic_Accessories&hash=item23210cf52e

At ebay, there are many sellers, where to buy. But this one "hkyongnuophotoequipment" (crazy name ) is official ebay seller just from Yongnuo. So, I bought it there because I was sure that I will get the latest version of YN 622C with support for 5D mk III (as I was reading at Internet, some of others sellers may have the older version without the latest firmware of 5D3 support ).

I am from Europe - The Czech republic - the package came from Hong Kong in 7 working days! It was really quick. Marked as a gift, so there were no more taxes.

Many thanks!
It's looking more and more like I should just get them direct from Yongnuo using their ebay site as you mentioned. Unfortunately Amazon.com will not ship to canada as we have to use the amazon.ca site instead which does not carry the same things for some reason! I think I'll let the chinease new year backlogs clear up a bit and then I'll just order form hkyongnuophotoequipment store on ebay.
Thanks for all the help everyone!

You are welcome!

Note: If you would like to try to use them with studio strobes, as I was writing about, you will need to buy this 6 dollars cable too: http://www.ebay.com/itm/RF-603-6-35mm-cable-Flash-Studio-Strobe-3-5mm-Adapter-/160727446756