Using the Yongnuo YN560-iii with D7100

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Neel1

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Is it possible to mount a Yongnuo YN560-iii directly on the D7100 without any other accessory and make it work just like a Nikon flash unit. I've been trying to do it but it doesn't seem to work like that. Or it is the camera flash setting that I should change?

I also tried to use the Yongnuo flash as a off camera flash using a pocket wizard plus-iii attached to it through it's sync port but the only mode it seems to work in is the Multi mode which restrict the maximum output of the flash to 1/4. I can't use it in manual mode with the sync port in use. Can anyone help? Thanks in advance!
 
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WayneF

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Neel1 said:
Is it possible to mount a Yongnuo YN560-iii directly on the D7100 without any other accessory and make it work just like a Nikon flash unit. I've been trying to do it but it doesn't seem to work like that. Or it is the camera flash setting that I should change?

I also tried to use the Yongnuo flash as a off camera flash using a pocket wizard plus-iii attached to it through it's sync port but the only mode it seems to work in is the Multi mode which restrict the maximum output of the flash to 1/4. I can't use it in manual mode with the sync port in use. Can anyone help? Thanks in advance!
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What does "doesn't work" mean? Doesn't flash? Is it in Manual M mode? I am guessing, but make sure it is not in one of the Slave modes. Should work on hot shoe, or from PC port, in Manual flash mode (and maybe NOT in one of the Slave modes).

Does not do TTL? The 560 does not do TTL.

Multi mode is to fire a sequence of multliple flashes. You do not want that.


You could do a simple test for a defect, this way. Use a screwdriver blade or a metal paper clip, and short the center pin on the foot to the metal foot. It should flash. And if so, it should flash on the hot shoe, that is what the hot shoe does too. Aim the flash away from your eye, and do NOT lay it face down on a surface that the flash bulb heat can scorch.
 
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