Yongnuo YN660 Speedlite Quick Start Guide - Photography Tips

[@ellexusse]

You have the most helpful how-to instructions on Yongnuo units. Thanks for taking time to do this for us.

[@JoeJacksonJr]

Thank you, glad you found it helpful.

[@classicturn]

Joe, this video is a lifesaver. I had glanced at it before, but missed the snake eyes part and did teo events where i had to switch to M and only use bounce flash to make the pictures work. Thanks a million, i did a few free events in anticipation of a paid gig and now I can walk in with confidence knowing how to fire these hush puppies. I had made the assumption that the on camera flash was "A" and kept on trying to figure out why my fill flash was not giving the results i had on M. If it wasnt for you i was planing to use my TX and hold my flash with my left and shoot on my right. That would have been a drag! Thanks , again Joe!

[@JoeJacksonJr]

Super glad you found the video helpful. Many thanks for the comments. :-)

[@Aniki91PL]

I have one YN660. Noisy, plastic door for batteries are fragile. Powerful, I like it

[@JoeJacksonJr]

Yongnuo has released a all new manual flash the YN660. So to help everyone get familiar with this unit and get started operating it. I have made another hands on tutorial that is sure to get you up and taking photos with this new speedlite in no time. #youngnuo #guide #yn660

[@montazownianr1]

I have two of them and Quadralite up X 200. I use YN 600 for sending signal to my UP X. I can use three of them at once.

[@brenocavala]

Excellent! Thanks from Brazil!

[@alexarasdace1994]

Does this flash have af assist mode?

[@tientienyao]

First of all, I like this video. It is clear and easy to understand. I'm new to speedlite. What is the purpose of 'zoom' function in this flash?

[@JoeJacksonJr]

The zoom function just helps focus the light down to a more narrow beam to reach further. Hope this helps.

[@woodartcreations3519]

Hi Joe got the 660 great flash and thanks for your review was a great help, but have a problem can't get back to full manual mode, where the M and flash symbol is on the far left,hope you can help John

[@JoeJacksonJr]

Check and see if your in Tx mode. You need to have your channel set to " - - " to be able to control that flash. Hope this helps.

[@Mamun-vt2le]

I am a newbie, I have Nikom D5300 I want to buy this one. Do you think its gonna work with my camera? Or I need to buy a wareless trigger /receiver saperately to work with. Please answer me if you can.

[@sakzose]

My zoom button wont work accept in tx mode.. Could you help me?

[@jhordanmeneses6170]

why yn660 assist beam is not working, do you know to fix it bro?

[@rbninetyfive4336]

Maybe it's a stupid question but i cant seem to zoom when the flash is on M mode.

[@JoeJacksonJr]

Press the ZOOM/Fn button one time, you will see the Zoom mm range blink. Then rotate the wheel to the desired zoom range. Then press the SEL/SET button in the middle.. Hope this helps.

[@crackup007]

Excellent information, thanks!

[@JoeJacksonJr]

Glad it was helpful!

[@woodartcreations3519]

Hi Joe Hope you can help, I'm using 2 YN 622N TX with my flash and now want to add two more flashes, Q would the RF 603 11N3 be compatible with the 622? Looking at cost..Many thanks Joe, I found your videos very helpful.

[@JoeJacksonJr]

It should be compatible. Normally most all their stuff works together to a point. That said the 603's are basic triggers and none of the TTL information, HSS or power control information will be transmitter through them. Hope this helps.

[@myfreesinglesclub]

Hi, if I purchase two of these flashes, one for the hotshoe on the camera and one for the slave, will the one on the camera trigger the off camera one? Thanks so much!!

[@JoeJacksonJr]

Yes it will. But do keep in mind these are manual flashes and you need to be comfortable using your camera in manual mode. Cheers..

[@dptrpt]

I recently purchased 4 YN660s and a 560TX. I set the 4 660s off camera on stands. All same channel/group. A set in RX mode and linked. They respond from the 560tx on camera adjusting the zoom or flash intensity. However when firing, only 1 or 2 fire with no consistency. Any suggestions for settings to make all 4 fire each try?

[@myked2072]

At the 5:58 mark, that's a YN560IV, btw.

[@JoeJacksonJr]

Yes, correct.

[@carlodelmazo8322]

All good bro, tutorial on point thanks

[@LionOfTheWood]

Hi Joe, I've just bought a yn660. In Tx mode I can manage my yn560 III, but in this case when I take a picture only the yn560 III triggers through my yn660. Both trigger if I set the yn660 in Rx mode but then I cannot set remotely my yn560 III. Can I have both: setting remotely my yn560 III and getting both triggered ? both are in same channel and group and I trigger with the RF-603 on my camera thanks

[@elguapo5620]

Great info. I just bought and realized its not TTL :) Nevertheless it has the power. Is there any Yonguno which TTL ?

[@JoeJacksonJr]

Yes YN makes a good number of TTL flashes. The YN600EX-RT and YN685 are two that come to mind right off the top of my head.

[@elguapo5620]

Thank you

[@robertbenson5512]

I have purchased the yn660 is it compatible with the yn622 transmitter and if so how do you make it work?

[@JoeJacksonJr]

The YN660 is not compatible with the YN622. Here is a link to yongnuo's website for more information about the speedlite. www.hkyongnuo.com/e-detaily.php?ID=369

[@dptrpt]

great video. at 8:30, you mention using the 560transmitter, limiting to 120mm zoom only. Is there a seperate 660transmitter if I was using all flashes off the camera?

[@montazownianr1]

yes 603

[@nandomoraledagomez]

Thanks great explanation!

[@GustavoJavierHauad]

Hi Joe , sorry for my bad english, im from argentina. I have the 660 , and i want the ''focus light'' that helps you to focus. Does de yn 622c tx give me that light? or is not compatible at all? wich one can help me with that light? Thanks!

[@JoeJacksonJr]

Sorry for the late reply. The 660 does not support IR focus assist IIRC even with another trigger it still just does not.

[@rushikeshindalkar5811]

Which should we buy yongnuo 560 mark 4 or 660

[@JoeJacksonJr]

The 660 is larger, but its more powerful and only cost just a little more. So if you do not mind the extra size, then I would go with the 660.

[@markdale1969]

Hi Joe, I haven't had a flash before still new to photography. So for my first flash, would you recommend the Yongnuo YN660??. Thanks for your help.

[@JoeJacksonJr]

Hey Mark, I will say yes. I do recommend it. However, keep in mind this is a fully manual flash. You will have to control the power output. Its not recommended for run and gun shooting as exposure is always changing. So if you are looking to get a flash that you can just put on your camera and let it work out the exposure. Then this flash is not for you. The YN685 is very close to this flash and has ETTL metering and is only about $30 USD more. amzn.to/2jijdOl Hope this helps.

[@markdale1969]

Great, will check it out. Thanks for getting back to me so soon. Will let know how i get on.

[@borissikuljak6044]

Could you please do Quick Start Guide with YN685 N? Thanks

[@JoeJacksonJr]

Hey Boris, I will not be able to do a tutorial on that flash as I only shoot Canon.

[@Vimes.]

Hi Joe Thanks for the tutorial, most appreciated. I have you tried this flash with your 80D as I believe that some of the Yongnuo flashes and controllers can have some issues with this camera..? AF beam assist typically can be affected. Have you made a video or given any information about buying and using external flashes for the 80D..? Thanks again for the videos

[@JoeJacksonJr]

Hey Morgan, I have tried it on my 80D. Seems to work fine for me. But honestly I have not pushed it to see if there is an issue.

[@Vimes.]

Thanks for that Joe. It can get a little overwhelming as there are so many variations of the Yongnuo flashes on the market and with the 80D being a little new I have read of issues, from an email from Yongnuo, referring to their hardware made prior August last year. I love your presentation no nonsense style Joe, your tutorials and reviews are very impressive. Subscribed for more

[@JoeJacksonJr]

Thanks Morgan, much appreciated. :-)

[@phdramarama4337]

Hi Joe. I'm new to photography and I have the canon 80D & Yongnuo YN660 but I'm having the hardest time trying to figure out how to sync the two up. Would you consider doing a video on how to sync the two up? thanks for your time.

[@JoeJacksonJr]

X sync on DSLRs vary. But normally using a shutter speed of 1/200th should work on %90 of the cameras out there. The 80D can go as high as 1/250th shutter speed. Hope this helps.

[@okimurafranck7672]

thank you

[@lukegnanapragasam9070]

I mean does it work directly without a receiver, like a yn685 does ? Does it have a built in receiver?

[@JoeJacksonJr]

It has a built in wireless transceiver to be used as a transmitter and receiver. But only from other YN flashes or transmitter & controllers. Not directly from your camera without a YN transmitter unless you want to use pop up flash to trigger them.

[@montazownianr1]

@@JoeJacksonJr Yes pop up flash an tape it in 90% some black tape.

[@edgarruiz8862]

Hi Joe how can i sett the flash to E-ttl mode with canon 6d ?

[@JoeJacksonJr]

Hello Edgar. No there is no E-TTL mode. Hope this helps.

[@dansaghin1]

it`s not compatible with the 622 wireless units :(

[@tech644]

I am looking to purchase a Flash for my camera. I’m trying to choose between these 2 and I don’t know which would work well with my camera. Can you advise me on this or is there another one I should consider. Thanks I have a Canon T6s. Yongnuo YN568EX IIC-USA E-TTL Speedlite Flash OR YONGNUO YN685 GN60 2.4G System ETTL HSS

[@JoeJacksonJr]

I would go with the 685, it is only a few dollars more and has a little bit more power.

[@ItsMaeEss]

Hi Joe! I have 1 YN-660. I'd like to get a 2nd one. What do I need to get a 2nd one for both to work together on my Nikon? Thanks

[@JoeJacksonJr]

Hey Mae, I am using my YN-560-TX controller. It works really well letting you control them. Hope this helps.

[@ItsMaeEss]

Awesome. Will I still need this if I use a speedlight on the camera and the other one off camera?

[@JoeJacksonJr]

You only need it for when both speedlites are off camera. The YN660 comes with a built in transmitter/controller to control and trigger the other speedlite. Hope this helps :-)

[@ItsMaeEss]

Thank you so much!! What a champ

[@royscarlett5457]

Does this flash work on Olympus M1

[@JoeJacksonJr]

Sorry I do not know. It has a universal foot, but there is always a chance that it could not. Hope this helps.

[@aanwar7438]

Hi. Does this flash compatible with Nikon D7500? Thanks

[@JoeJacksonJr]

The Nikon mount version is.

[@aanwar7438]

@@JoeJacksonJr thanks for the response. I would like to ask if yn685n flash is compatible with nikon d7500. And I couldn't find a yn trigger for this flash yn685. Yn226n trigger compatible list does not include yn685n flash. Appreciate it help. Thanks

[@Atlanticaerialworx]

Do you know if the size/shape of the units head is similar or the same as another popular flash like a canon model? I am having a hard time finding a diffuser for this unit.

[@JoeJacksonJr]

This unit is much larger. It may be a while for diffuser caps are readily available on the market.

[@Atlanticaerialworx]

Joe's Photo & Video Channel shoot. bounce flash for now it is

[@JoeJacksonJr]

They really small speedlite softboxes. They mostly just good for a diffuser. That fit pretty much all normal flashes. But do not forget if you have a white ceiling you can bounce off that also for nice even illumination as long as its not super high.. But I have did that in churches for weddings though..

[@cavandish3599]

Can i use this for my 700d?

[@JoeJacksonJr]

Yes but do keep in mind this is a manual flash and you will need to be comfortable with using manual exposure on your camera and also adjusting your speedlite power. Hope this helps.

[@rafaelsouza9821]

Can I use HSS? If I buy a pair of radios HSS ?

[@JoeJacksonJr]

Sorry no this is just a simple manual flash, no HSS or TTL.

[@MrAd540]

it will support on my Sony A6000???

[@JoeJacksonJr]

I am not a sony shooter, so I can not confirm.

[@MrAd540]

ok

[@tdaiboo]

does it support high speed sync?

[@JoeJacksonJr]

Hello Daiboo, no it does not. Hope this helps.

[@rezaiswara9842]

i though this flash is tt600 godox version which can do hss when off shoe condition

[@lukegnanapragasam9070]

Hi Joe is it compatible with 622 tx

[@JoeJacksonJr]

Yes.

[@all4besbaby]

I cannot get it work with my nikon 850 camera and 622N transceiver and receiver... 😳. I can get it work with one flash mounted on the camera and another one as a slave

[@all4besbaby]

Any recommendation ?? I watch another tutorial and he talked about for Nikon only TTL... But i dont see that option... Pleae advise if i am missing something

[@sandrovieira5772]

Anyone having issues with the Assistant beam?

[@JoeJacksonJr]

There is no focus assist beam.

[@sandrovieira5772]

Joe Jackson thanks Joe

[@JoeJacksonJr]

No problem. Yea no Focus Assist Beam on any of the manual flashes that I know of. I have the 560 Mark III, IV's and the 660 and none of them have it.