I want to give some specific information on the Yongnuo YN560-TX for Canon or the Yongnuo YN560-TX for Nikon with the Yongnuo YN560 IV manual flash for first time users of off camera flash. I use these two flash controllers/triggers with the Yongnuo YN560 IV manual flash. It’s a great combination. The main reason for getting these flash controller/triggers is so you don’t have to walk back and forth to each flash to change the flash settings. I also had an incident when the person I was working with (who was shorter in height than me), could not change the settings on the back of the flash because the flash was too high on the stand and couldn’t see the LCD display! This controller/trigger eliminates this problem. Also, this controller/trigger uses two AA batteries which are easy to find and replace. I use the Eneloop batteries. I only need to carry one type of battery with me.
If you check on the Interent, many people are rewiring their Yongnuo triggers (Canon version) to work with Panasonic and Olympus cameras. For those of you who use Panasonic cameras, the Yongnuo YN560-TX for Nikon WILL WORK WITHOUT ANY MODIFICATIONS. I have used it with a Panasonic GH4. The Canon version must be rewired and is very difficult to slide on to the hot shoe. If you’re not careful, the Canon version can get stuck in the Panasonic hot shoe! So just use the Yongnuo YN560-TX for Nikon controller/trigger instead.
I use this flash setup for any lighting situation where flash fill is needed. A quick way to determine this is to look at the subjects eye sockets. If the sockets are dark, which I call “Raccoon Eyes”, you need to fill it with flash. If you are outside, the main light is from the sun and the Yongnuo flash will provide the fill. I usually put the Yongnuo YN560 IV flash on a light stand, 10 feet away, set at the widest flash setting 24mm. A good starting point is to have the flash contribute 30% of the total light to the picture. The other 70% would be from the sun. You can do this by “chimping”, that is, change settings-shoot-view LCD until the picture looks correct. Or you can use a light meter that can calculate the flash plus main light ratio for you and give you the camera settings. I use a light meter since I can usually lock in the correct settings with two test shots. Some of the Sekonic light meters have the ability to calculate flash fill percentages. Examples are the Sekonic L-358 and Sekonic L478D. NOT ALL METERS CAN DO THIS. If the light meter is too expensive, just rent one for a week until you get the feel of calculating the settings yourself. However, I really recommend using a meter since you can lock in the settings quickly and spend more time shooting and less time fiddling with camera settings. You’ll actually save money if you’re shooting a paid model.
One last comment regarding the Yongnuo YN560 IV manual flash. I purchased this one because it can accept an external battery pack such as the Canon CP-E3 and CPE4. But, I do not recommend the Canon packs since the clips that hold the batteries in place always break. You can buy a cheaper 3rd party external pack instead. This will dramatically cut down the recycle time of the flash, especially when using the flash at full power. Although the Yongnuo flash has a beep tone to let you know when the flash is fully recycled, you may not be able to hear it unless you are in a quiet place. If you are a fast shooter, the flash might not be recycled on the next shot resulting in underexposure.
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Reviewed in the United States on September 1, 2014
This control really makes a complete OCF system. Paired up with the YN-560III this thing rocks. Now pay attention this is made for the YN-560iii and will do what it's intended to do with this model flash only. When I say intended I mean it will allow you to adjust the power setting, zoom flash, set groups and channels from this control unit itself. I will re emphasize the YN560-TX + YN-560III = Success. Now it will still trigger the RF-603's and RF-602's but does not allow any kind of control from the YN560-TX unit itself. So don't be upset when you get it home and it won't allow you full control over your RF-603's and RF-602's. It's important to know what you are buying before you order. I am rating this product based on what it's intended to do not what I want or wish it to do. I'm happy to say it does it very well. Not that I had a problem before walking over to my units individually and adjusting them one at a time or God forbid I had one of my flashes all closed up in one of my soft boxes having to open it up adjust the power only to find i was still off, you get the point. It could become a little cumbersome and a bit of extra work that's taking up extra time you could be using to focus on more important things ( like getting the shots you need ). However this Unit alleviates any need for this, and makes using my flashes enjoyable again. Not to mention it gives you a more professional look separating you from the pack. Not just in the Wow factor but more so on the fact that it gives off the impression you have control of whats going on which you do and always did. But from a clients perspective having to run around adjusting individual flashes all the time doesn't come off to them as such. I am very pleased with this product. I always love anything that makes my job easier and gives me more time to focus on my creative vision. Producing in the end a better all around product I can deliver to my clients. The YN560-TX really delivers and if you are just getting introduced to Yongnuo you are in for a real treat.
One last thing as far as pairing this unit up with your flashes it can be a little confusing so I will break it down for you in a few easy steps. 1: Turn both the TX control unit and flash units on.
2: on the TX control unit hold down the zoom/ch and Hz/Fn at the same time. The screen will display A C T or something to that nature and the flash unit will have a blue light.
3: on the flash unit press the OK button located in between the up, down, left, right buttons making sure the light remains blue. Hold down the GRP and CH button at the same time( that's the 2nd and third button on top). Your group icon will start flashing on the LCD screen of the flash unit. Designate the desired group to that flash by pressing the up or down button on the flash and accept by pressing the OK button in the center of the up, down, left, right, buttons. (Step 3 deals only with the flash unit and not the TX control unit).
That's it. It should now be paired.
One last thing as far as pairing this unit up with your flashes it can be a little confusing so I will break it down for you in a few easy steps. 1: Turn both the TX control unit and flash units on.
2: on the TX control unit hold down the zoom/ch and Hz/Fn at the same time. The screen will display A C T or something to that nature and the flash unit will have a blue light.
3: on the flash unit press the OK button located in between the up, down, left, right buttons making sure the light remains blue. Hold down the GRP and CH button at the same time( that's the 2nd and third button on top). Your group icon will start flashing on the LCD screen of the flash unit. Designate the desired group to that flash by pressing the up or down button on the flash and accept by pressing the OK button in the center of the up, down, left, right, buttons. (Step 3 deals only with the flash unit and not the TX control unit).
That's it. It should now be paired.
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