Anybody Familiar With Yongnuo YN-568EX ?

Moviesla

Senior Member
I just purchased the YN-568EX for Nikon because I'm really not satisfied with the pop-up flash on my D5500. The first problem I have are the instructions with this flash. For me it's poorly written, almost as if someone tried to do a literal translation from Mandarin Chinese to English. It has many strange and funny expressions. Also, the instructions seemed to be only pointing out features, not why you would need them or basically a step-by-step instruction on how to use this flash. Do I just attach it to the hot shoe, turn it on and it's ready to go? I know it communicates to the camera via TTL, but do I have to do an initial adjustment on the camera menu? Thank you for any help you can give me.

signed,
former Vivitar 283 owner
 

Michael J.

Senior Member
I attached at it worked from that second. On my D5100 and the D7000. I turned in my camera the red eye option off The "Red Eye Reduction" flash setting causes several bright flashes before the photo is taken
 
The first half of the instruction book is in chinese and the second in english..you can find a copy via google
All you need to do is put the mode in TTL then try it out and adjust the + or - to match it to your camera ....I use -0.7. When it bleeps and all that is in the handbook.
I dont think your D5500 has FP ( flash programme) so be carefull you dont leave it on outside when its sunny.
 

Moviesla

Senior Member
Thanks for your reply. Actually I downloaded the pdf file right after I ordered it on-line. When you say adjust the + or -, are you doing that in the camera or on the flash. If it's on the flash, then do I conclude the only adjustment on the camera menu is to make sure TTL is turned on, everything else is automatic? Thanks for your help
 

Moviesla

Senior Member
Thanks for your reply. Actually I downloaded the pdf file right after I ordered it on-line. When you say adjust the + or -, are you doing that in the camera or on the flash? If it's on the flash, then do I conclude that the only adjustment in the camera menu is to make sure TTL is turned on, everything else is automatic? Thanks for your help
 

Horoscope Fish

Senior Member
Thanks for your reply. Actually I downloaded the pdf file right after I ordered it on-line. When you say adjust the + or -, are you doing that in the camera or on the flash? If it's on the flash, then do I conclude that the only adjustment in the camera menu is to make sure TTL is turned on, everything else is automatic? Thanks for your help
That is in reference to Flash Compensation. Many people find they get better results by mixing flash with ambient light. To do this, you adjust the Flash Compensation (this NOT the same thing as Exposure Compensation!) by about one stop. Some people use two stops, some people use less than one. Personally, I find one-and-a-half stops works best but you'll need to experiment to find what works best for your situation.

You'll have to look at the manual for the D5500, or have someone else explain to you how, exactly, to adjust the Flash Compensation on the D5500; I'm not familiar with it enough to tell you.

Just don't confuse Flash Compensation for Exposure Compensation; they're two totally different things.
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jherring002

Senior Member
That is in reference to Flash Compensation. Many people find they get better results by mixing flash with ambient light. To do this, you adjust the Flash Compensation (this NOT the same thing as Exposure Compensation!) by about one stop. Some people use two stops, some people use less than one. Personally, I find one-and-a-half stops works best but you'll need to experiment to find what works best for your situation.

You'll have to look at the manual for the D5500, or have someone else explain to you how, exactly, to adjust the Flash Compensation on the D5500; I'm not familiar with it enough to tell you.

Just don't confuse Flash Compensation for Exposure Compensation; they're two totally different things.
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If its the same as d5200, you can change flash compensation by holding flash button + exposure comp button and rotating the command dial
 

vilioruiz

New member
What about yn-600 ex Rt or yn-568EX II?? I know that Both have Master and salve but it work only for canon. What is the similar opción for nikon ? Help me Please. i have yo buy ir zoom but at the same Price Range.


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rocketman122

Senior Member
What about yn-600 ex Rt or yn-568EX II?? I know that Both have Master and salve but it work only for canon. What is the similar opción for nikon ? Help me Please. i have yo buy ir zoom but at the same Price Range.


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not for nikon.

why do you feel you want to use a CLS setup? line of site setup is not reliable. ttl flash off camera is not accurate and you dont get consistent results, unless youre using an SC ttl cable
 

analoguey01

Senior Member
OP, I would suggest strobist 101/2 pages for quick guides in using speedlights.
No matter The flash you graduate onto next, you'll benefit quite a lot from getting these basics!
Cheers!
 

vilioruiz

New member
ok thank you for the answers, I dont want to use DLS continuously, I was thinking to use it in some events, but the Yn 568 is ok for nikon I think.
Thanks roketman122 and analoguey01


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analoguey01

Senior Member
You're welcome, VilioRuiz!
You can still use the flashes for events, I would suggest use them 'off -camera ' and ' diffused '!
You can use the flash by setting the f stop, flash value in manually - changing it as needed / shown on your camera screen - you can even use the flash compensation dialed in with that. (I am familiar with the YN560-3 AND 467, both of which are manual flashes - and work well for off -camera usage!

Cheers,
 

fotojack

Senior Member
Lawrence is absolutely right. Anything you wanted to know about Yongnuo flashes, you can find at that link. He has a lot of videos on how to use any Yongnuo flash you have in mind.

I have the YN560 III, the YN560 IV, the YN565EX and the YN560-TX, along with a couple of RF603n II's. All work fantastic, with no problems whatsoever. I highly recommend them.

Tim Payne is also an authorized Yongnuo dealer. Great guy to work with and he'll even walk you through the steps to get you up and running!
 
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