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You can easily achieve flash trigger as well as wireless shutter function by using a pair of RF-602 transmitter/receiver Wireless flash trigger. As a flash trigger, RF-602 trigger both flash speedlite and studio flashes. The flash sync speed is up to 1/250s Cable shutter release:With the wired cable provided, RF-602 operates as cable shutter release Wireless shutter release: As the wireless shutter release, its working range is up to 100 meters.
Please note that this system only works with specific camera models. Please check the list below for your specific model.
Please note that this system only works with specific camera models. Please check the list below for your specific model.
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36 of 37 people found the following review helpful
By Brian Wiese
I've learned and read a lot about this Yongnuo RF-602 system so I'll just post it all here instead of commenting on comments to clarify for everyone. Taking everything into consideration and context I think these are definitely a 5-star value!
First note these transmitters are not "TTL" - they do not send metering information to adjust the output power of your flash, they only send the "sync/fire" signal so you need to have the flashes set to manual power output and adjust manually.
Positives/Why this is Great:
Consider that the "industry standard" in this arena, the Pocket Wizard PLUS II Transceiver 2-pack, does the exact same thing but costs 10x as much! For E/i-TTL flash synchronization, you need to:
1) buy all name-brand latest digital Canon/Nikon flashes ($400+ each), whereas a manual Yongnuo Flash Speedlite Yn-460ii for Nikon Canon Pentax is only $40 (10x cheaper)
2) spend even more on the RadioPopper PX Transmitter (US/CA) and receiver setup or the PocketWizard Flex Transceiver TT5 with Mini TT1 Transmitter Bundle. However -- note that both of these TTL remote systems DO NOT operate in the general use 2.4ghz frequency range so you need to buy a different set if you want to use them outside of the US (e.g. Europe, Asia) or else you may interfere with emergency radio signals! (google pocketwizard frequency) This RF-602 system is free to use worldwide and has the "EC" symbol for Europe. =)
They advertise a 1/250 second flash sync speed but your camera needs to support this, some older cameras may only support 1/200 (e.g. Canon 5D). It DOES work at 1/250 sync though, just see the "Yongnuo RF-602 Flash Trigger - PocketWizard Killer" review on youtube.
I find the quality build and packaging of these Yongnuo RF-602 transmitters and receives to be very good, much better than my current Cheaplights NPT-04 Wireless Hot Shoe Flash Trigger and 2 Receivers Set for Canon Nikon Pentax. Considering they are cheap, you'll always need a backup plan if something breaks (even PWs). Consider mono 3.5mm sync cords to hotshoes, optical hotshoe triggers or the easiest alternative - buy another $40 set! At least it's not $200+ for a PW! Ebay and Amazon have local sellers and you can expect it in a week.
Comparison to RF-603:
The newer Yongnuo RF-603 series are "transceivers" (transmitter + receiver in one) so that makes it much easier to make use of spares and not have a backup transmitter sit idle. Also you can just use AAA batteries (SANYO eneloop 4 Pack) for everything. =) However the downside with the RF-603 is they do not have a 1/4" screw mount hole for a light stand like the RF-602 does. Unfortunately, the RF-603 is not backwards compatible with the RF-602.
Negatives/Notes for Consideration:
The biggest setback for me is that both the RF-602 and RF-603 units have no "shoe lock/tightener" to secure themselves to whatever they are mounted on (camera, hotshoe, umbrella stand, etc) and the end "lip" on the foot prevents them from secure "side compression" mounts. Mine fell off my umbrella holder (Strobist Flash Bracket Umbrella Holder or cowboystudio equivalent) in minutes (thank goodness my flashes cost <$100 each and not $400+!) because it could not be locked down well enough whereas my "NPT-04 wireless transmitters/receivers" do sit securely (they're just very cheaply made but they all work - I've only had a transmitter fail). So considering that, use the built in 1/4" screw mount to secure the receiver in place on a different kind of umbrella adapter, like the Manfrotto Umbrella Adapter or equivalent.
The the RF-602 units have plastic feet and one side that can break easily when secured via a side-screw tightened hotshoe. The RF-603 series fixes this with metal hotshoe 'feet' (but lack the 1/4" screw mount hole for lightstands).
Unfortunately, the RF-602/603 units are so long that I have difficulty setting them up on some holders like the CowboyStudio 16" Speedlite Flash Softbox with L-Bracket because of this. =( I have to mount them at a 45 degree angle and swivel the flash head to make use of them.
If you want remote shutter release, you will likely need to buy a separate LS-021 cable for your type of camera. It runs from the receiver to the shutter release jack on your camera, here's a breakdown of the cables (C1 or C3 for Canon, N1-N3 for Nikon):
LS-021/C1 = Canon 550D, 500D, 450D, 400D, 350D, 1000D, Rebel T2i, T1i, XSi, XS, Xti, Xt, Powershoe G10, G11.
LS-021/C3 = Canon EOS: 1D series, 5D series, 7D, 50D, 40D. 30D, 20D, 10D
LS-021/N1 = Nikon: D3 series, D2 series, D700, D300 series, D200. Fujifilm: S3 Pro, S5 Pro.
Film SLR, Nikon F6 F5 F100 F90 / F90x N90 / N90x
LS-021/N2 = Nikon: D80, D70, D70S
LS-021/N3 = Nikon: D5000, D90
First note these transmitters are not "TTL" - they do not send metering information to adjust the output power of your flash, they only send the "sync/fire" signal so you need to have the flashes set to manual power output and adjust manually.
Positives/Why this is Great:
Consider that the "industry standard" in this arena, the Pocket Wizard PLUS II Transceiver 2-pack, does the exact same thing but costs 10x as much! For E/i-TTL flash synchronization, you need to:
1) buy all name-brand latest digital Canon/Nikon flashes ($400+ each), whereas a manual Yongnuo Flash Speedlite Yn-460ii for Nikon Canon Pentax is only $40 (10x cheaper)
2) spend even more on the RadioPopper PX Transmitter (US/CA) and receiver setup or the PocketWizard Flex Transceiver TT5 with Mini TT1 Transmitter Bundle. However -- note that both of these TTL remote systems DO NOT operate in the general use 2.4ghz frequency range so you need to buy a different set if you want to use them outside of the US (e.g. Europe, Asia) or else you may interfere with emergency radio signals! (google pocketwizard frequency) This RF-602 system is free to use worldwide and has the "EC" symbol for Europe. =)
They advertise a 1/250 second flash sync speed but your camera needs to support this, some older cameras may only support 1/200 (e.g. Canon 5D). It DOES work at 1/250 sync though, just see the "Yongnuo RF-602 Flash Trigger - PocketWizard Killer" review on youtube.
I find the quality build and packaging of these Yongnuo RF-602 transmitters and receives to be very good, much better than my current Cheaplights NPT-04 Wireless Hot Shoe Flash Trigger and 2 Receivers Set for Canon Nikon Pentax. Considering they are cheap, you'll always need a backup plan if something breaks (even PWs). Consider mono 3.5mm sync cords to hotshoes, optical hotshoe triggers or the easiest alternative - buy another $40 set! At least it's not $200+ for a PW! Ebay and Amazon have local sellers and you can expect it in a week.
Comparison to RF-603:
The newer Yongnuo RF-603 series are "transceivers" (transmitter + receiver in one) so that makes it much easier to make use of spares and not have a backup transmitter sit idle. Also you can just use AAA batteries (SANYO eneloop 4 Pack) for everything. =) However the downside with the RF-603 is they do not have a 1/4" screw mount hole for a light stand like the RF-602 does. Unfortunately, the RF-603 is not backwards compatible with the RF-602.
Negatives/Notes for Consideration:
The biggest setback for me is that both the RF-602 and RF-603 units have no "shoe lock/tightener" to secure themselves to whatever they are mounted on (camera, hotshoe, umbrella stand, etc) and the end "lip" on the foot prevents them from secure "side compression" mounts. Mine fell off my umbrella holder (Strobist Flash Bracket Umbrella Holder or cowboystudio equivalent) in minutes (thank goodness my flashes cost <$100 each and not $400+!) because it could not be locked down well enough whereas my "NPT-04 wireless transmitters/receivers" do sit securely (they're just very cheaply made but they all work - I've only had a transmitter fail). So considering that, use the built in 1/4" screw mount to secure the receiver in place on a different kind of umbrella adapter, like the Manfrotto Umbrella Adapter or equivalent.
The the RF-602 units have plastic feet and one side that can break easily when secured via a side-screw tightened hotshoe. The RF-603 series fixes this with metal hotshoe 'feet' (but lack the 1/4" screw mount hole for lightstands).
Unfortunately, the RF-602/603 units are so long that I have difficulty setting them up on some holders like the CowboyStudio 16" Speedlite Flash Softbox with L-Bracket because of this. =( I have to mount them at a 45 degree angle and swivel the flash head to make use of them.
If you want remote shutter release, you will likely need to buy a separate LS-021 cable for your type of camera. It runs from the receiver to the shutter release jack on your camera, here's a breakdown of the cables (C1 or C3 for Canon, N1-N3 for Nikon):
LS-021/C1 = Canon 550D, 500D, 450D, 400D, 350D, 1000D, Rebel T2i, T1i, XSi, XS, Xti, Xt, Powershoe G10, G11.
LS-021/C3 = Canon EOS: 1D series, 5D series, 7D, 50D, 40D. 30D, 20D, 10D
LS-021/N1 = Nikon: D3 series, D2 series, D700, D300 series, D200. Fujifilm: S3 Pro, S5 Pro.
Film SLR, Nikon F6 F5 F100 F90 / F90x N90 / N90x
LS-021/N2 = Nikon: D80, D70, D70S
LS-021/N3 = Nikon: D5000, D90
29 of 29 people found the following review helpful
By Goincarcrazy
Amazon Verified Purchase
After researching for days as to what to use as an off camera flash firing solution, I finally decided to take a chance on these Yangnuo triggers. No they don't support E-TTL, nor do they work with high speed sync, but for the price, you simply can't beat it, so I thought "why not?". They arrived, came with everything as promised, and as soon as the batteries were in, everything was ready to go!
Now I'll be the first to admit, with such little money put into these, I was expecting middle of the road results, contrary to the reviews on many sites have said, but sure enough, this trigger/receiver set prove every positive review absolutely correct. To date, with over 100 flashes put through 2 receivers, I've not had a misfire yet! To me, that's the most important aspect of these as that's what they're supposed to do. As an added bonus, if you're not using them for off camera flash, attach a receiver to the camera's remote outlet via supplied cord and use the transmitter as a remote shutter. It even allows a half-press for focusing and metering before you fully depress the shutter to take the shot.
After my use of this product, I can simply say that, yes, most of the time you get what you pay for, but in some rare cases, this one included, you get much more.
Now I'll be the first to admit, with such little money put into these, I was expecting middle of the road results, contrary to the reviews on many sites have said, but sure enough, this trigger/receiver set prove every positive review absolutely correct. To date, with over 100 flashes put through 2 receivers, I've not had a misfire yet! To me, that's the most important aspect of these as that's what they're supposed to do. As an added bonus, if you're not using them for off camera flash, attach a receiver to the camera's remote outlet via supplied cord and use the transmitter as a remote shutter. It even allows a half-press for focusing and metering before you fully depress the shutter to take the shot.
After my use of this product, I can simply say that, yes, most of the time you get what you pay for, but in some rare cases, this one included, you get much more.
10 of 10 people found the following review helpful
By skealer
Amazon Verified Purchase
I purchased this set based on reviews I had read in online photography forums including Flickr. Everyone highly recommended this brand and now I know why. Compared to the cheapo flimsy noname ebay brands of wireless triggers this one stands out a mile thanks to its durable construction, quality materials, and flawless operation. I am very pleased with this set. I also bought two more receivers from Yongnuo and I am very happy with their performance. I have a 430EX and two strobes and need to be able to trigger all three. I tired the Cowboy studio brand triggers and they did work with the strobes, however, once I added a Cowboy studio's optical hotshoe to the mix, I was not able to trigger all three simultaneously. They sent me several replacement hotshoes but I had the same problem with all of them. Seems like a compatibility issue to me. Cowboy studio has good customer service and was kind enough to refund my money after all.
If time is important to you, go with Yongnuo.
If time is important to you, go with Yongnuo.
Most Recent Customer Reviews
5.0 out of 5 stars
Works well with Canon 60D to fire strobes and speedlites
Just place it on the Canon 60D hotshoe and you can fire off-camera flashes, strobes and speedlites (e.g. 430 EX II works fine with this and so does the cowboy studio strobe kit). Read more
Published 2 months ago by Abhay S Harpale
5.0 out of 5 stars
Great product
I'll recommend this product to anyone, My advise to those buying expensive gear is "Stop showing off" an grow up. Read more
Published 3 months ago by Biztrades
3.0 out of 5 stars
Just okay...
I wanted a good but inexpesive trigger for remote flash. The cord connection where it pluggs into the Trigger/Receiver on the Flash shoe does not stay attached if it has any... Read more
Published 3 months ago by JL
5.0 out of 5 stars
Love it
i have this and the transmitter remote already, got a second pair for me friend because they loved my so much
Published 7 months ago by Christian Artieda
5.0 out of 5 stars
surprising
Have had it about 1/2 a year and have had no problems with. I noticed that it has gone up a little in price but still well worth it. Read more
Published 8 months ago by M. Barrera
5.0 out of 5 stars
Low Cost Trigger - Nice Features - wishing for more.
First, the produce works as described. The transmitter fits into the hot shoe, and triggers the receiver. The receiver securely holds the flash and fires it. Read more
Published 9 months ago by On Lots of Planes
3.0 out of 5 stars
Cheap, but ..
In an effort to be fair and maybe helpful I gave 3 stars because the receiver does work and does receive if the button ON the transmitter is pressed. Read more
Published 10 months ago by Edwin B. Law
4.0 out of 5 stars
Yongnuo RF602 with 7D
I have two receivers and the transmitter for my 7D and two 580EX II. I am an enthusiast and wanted some wireless triggers for my speedlites that was inexpensive. Read more
Published 11 months ago by A. K. Lewis
4.0 out of 5 stars
great trigger
this is a great trigger with cheap price, it's very useful for an amateur like me. i use this trigger to learn strobist.
Published 11 months ago by giaginan
2.0 out of 5 stars
Doesn't Last
Arrived in mid-April, 2012. Today is May 18, 2012; the receiver stopped working today. Replaced the batteries to no avail. Pretty short functional life imho. Read more
Published 12 months ago by Tryin
