Yongnuo YN-622N Trigger Overview and Power Control Tips

Here is a quick overview of the Yongnuo YN-622N transceiver triggers. I go into some detail about controlling power with the triggers because it isn't that straightforward. I think eventually I'll write a detailed description on my website because I missed a few points. One thing I didn't mention: When I have the SB-400 attached to the camera (on top of the trigger), the manual power control from the camera menu doesn't work. What I do in this case is give negative or positive exposure compensation in the camera and control the wireless unit manually. I might make a video on that soon. Also, keep in mind that Yongnuo is will release a commander unit soon called the YN-622N-TX that will allow much more straightforward control of power levels, though that will not include a hotshoe connector. I'm looking forward to picking one of those up.
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[@brianminkc]

very good video lots of people show these triggers and show them in operation but almost nobody shows a detailed setup like you. thanks.

[@itsmepa2957]

thanks.. just got mine today and those little tips do help

[@manoharmgr8235]

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[@r.k862]

thank youuuu. i finally got what i was looking for. now i dont have to buy the tx. this is a really important video for these triggers

[@1337flite]

Can you control the flash thru the Flash Commander mode menu in the menu system of the camera? I saw a different video where they mounted an SB900 on the transmitter (unit on the camera) and ten just used the controls on the SB900 - they didn't touch the YN units except for set up.

[@ScottJWaldron]

Neo Racer: everything needs HSS capability for that feature to work. Only high-end Nikons have FP sync and the flash itself needs FP/HSS sync. Now with the "super sync" mode, I think you only need a camera that is capable of FP sync and you can then adjust the timings with whatever device the trigger is connected to. Though I'm not certain on the details. The flash/strobe might at least need TTL capability, but I don't know.

[@jacktekila8107]

THANK YOU !

[@wildone106]

What Im confused about..is the HSS capability in the triggers or in the flash? Or in both? Could I use these on any flash/strobe or only those specifically with HSS capability?

[@lautarotessi.fotografia]

Way too late to answer your question, but as I'm seeing this for the first time today, perhaps there's someone else who has the same question. So... for the HSS capability to work, THE WHOLE system has to be HSS-compatible. That is because the last S stands for "Sync", and your remote flash (that is the last part of the system) has to synchronize with the first one (the camera, o more precisely, the camera shutter). Something else, the whole HSS system has to be brand-HSS compatible. That means YN622c (C stands for "Canon") won't properly work in a Nikon remote flash system.

[@EnzoBalsamoprofessionaldj]

Could you help me please ?, my problem is that with my YN622-TX FLASH CONTROLER, and my speedlite YONGNUO YN685 has the built in radio, when operaiting from the YN622-TX remotely and, programmed in manual mode, and the zoom also in manual mode , when changing the zoom values in the YN622-TX FLASH CONTROLER the speedlite YONGNUO YN685 does not, but when I have zoom in automatic mode and varied the focal length of my lens works perfectly, I am doing something wrong?( Camera Nikon D7100)

[@alhhadhdeshpande9304]

I have 2 YN622n transcievers.. When turned on group and channel lights on 1st transceiver keeps blinking continuously whereas on the other transceiver when turned on group and channel lights go green for a second or two and then they do not blink continuously. Transceiver which keeps keeps blinking channel and group lights fail to trigger flash unit when tried using test button on YN622N-TX and the other transceiver works well. I tried resetting the transceiver by pressing Group & Channel buttons together for a while..but still 1 transceiver is not working..Could you please help me in this matter?

[@LisaDetrick]

Does anyone know what mode the camera is in and the yongnuo in mode 622 or 603rx? I have the D500 and put it in flash sync spped af-c but they don't trigger. Is the one off camera in the same mode? I have it on i- TTL ch1 maybe I need the cable on them? Not sure.

[@AllanDelosReyes]

Why is the the iTTL zoom works with SB910 but not the SB900.

[@eleven011]

anybody know how can i use them with two cameras (on top speedlights) and 1 off camera strobe? what settings have to use no flashing the secondary camera's strobe? thanks

[@a.c.i6847]

How to stop AF-Assist (which sheds that ugly cross light) from the trigger mounted on the camera and remain only the SB-700 AF-Assist (that I have mounted on this trigger)? I saw that is write something like: 3 seconds to keep pressing CH button ...but nothing happens, even if I press 3 seconds, less than 3 seconds or more than 3 ...

[@Livingandcooking]

Can you please explain in detail how to power up/down in Manual mode on the trigger. When I switch to manual and attempt to adjust output, nothing happens

[@ScottJWaldron]

Sorry, I don't own these triggers anymore so I don't recall what the triggers by themselves were capable of. I'd suggest getting the 622N-TX unit that goes on the camera for easier power adjustment.

[@madtical777]

hey thanks for the videos and information. i have a setup issue / question. i have a nikon d5500 and i am using the Yongnuno YN560-TX with 3 YN560IV. i have three additional YN560IV that for some reason i can not sync all 6 together with the YN560-TX. so my question is, can i purchase this YN622N with two / three receivers and use together with the YN560-TX?? ( the YN-622N transmitter will go on the camera and the YN560-tx will go on top of the YN622N ) with the respective Act/sync in place, will this setup fire all 6 speed-lights with no delay?? this is a serious inquiry. thanks for your help

[@ScottJWaldron]

The 622 series are designed to send i-TTL data back and forth from i-TTL flash with all of the advanced features that come with those (basically acting like the flash are on the camera, but only in the special i-TTL communication format). The YN560 series equipment use different communication methods of changing power and such designed by Yongnuo. Sorry, I've never used the 560 series equipment. I would suspect that the only thing the 622 might do is fire the flash (Yongnuo's documentation should verify that). It probably won't be able to do anything else.

[@matiasfrancese8978]

Thank you so much! I have a doubt, help me please! i have my YN 565 III and IV there are yongnuo flashes with wireless control incorpórated. I want to use the YN 622n as a controller to shot the flashes. How I can do?

[@ScottJWaldron]

I don't think they are compatible, but you could always ask Yongnuo directly.

[@brianminkc]

Well I got mine yesterday. Worked on them all night long. My transmitter unit does not stay green like yours it goes into red standby mode. It does go green when I push the shutter down. Unfortunately all I get is black photo's in iTTL mode. In manual mode sometimes it acts like iTTL ... no matter what combo of shutter and apeture I get a good exposure.... then all of a sudden that stops working and it seems to be in manual mode as it should be with the orange light. Very inconsistent results. I have seen lots of video's and several people have the same problem I have with mine. I have a D5100 with latest firmware. Evidently, they shipped some units that do not work right so your taking a chance on them.

[@KuldeepGhadiali]

Does this works with Vivitar 3200A Flash ?

[@kimmerettesew]

thanks A lot .. ! it is a good video. Maybe you can tell me something? I thought that this trigger will be work in ittl mode.. but when I shoot in matrix-meting... and like to have ambient light too... its not working. For examle: I shoot on the afternoon... there is some light outside... and I do like to mix it with flash. Unfortunatly I see a big hard flash ... and NO mixing with lights. Did I something wrong?

[@MaricMachine]

Try shooting in manual mode and increasing the exposure time.

[@ScottJWaldron]

Kim Groenendal As Marko was saying, you best best to use manual mode in the camera. If you want to use wireless TTL so you don't need to do as much micro managing with flash power, you can adjust the flash compensation if it appears too harsh, otherwise have the flash at manual power as well.

[@JeromeCourtoisCA]

Weird, when I press the Flash Exp. Comp. Button on the side the flash pops up and it always anoyed me. How come yours doesn't pop up? Also, can't you use the CLS to change the Flash Power?

[@ScottJWaldron]

Jerome Courtois I'm not sure why your flash would pop-up. The CLS system does not work. You need a YN-622N-TX commander unit to control flash power from the camera (or I think there are a few flash that can work, check with the manual or Yongnuo)

[@r.c.850]

The Yongnuo RF-603 has a trigger button same as the camera, that i use on long exposure or as remote, first click is to focus and the second is to take the photo .... I have no seen this button on this Yongnuo YN-622N . Somebody can confirm me that? please.

[@nirresharulgnanam2615]

can someone guide how to turn on or off the red beam AF light on the tigger?.thx

[@albeklik8055]

you can change the flash setting from your camera directly

[@TGTruman]

Can they be used as a remote trigger for the camera?

[@ScottJWaldron]

Yeah, with two of the 622N. I tried it a few times. It worked well. One connects to the shutter release port on the camera and the second one you use in your hand to trigger the camera.

[@zohaibhabi]

I am using this triggers with SB 700 and Nikon D610. Why the shutter speed can't go more than 1/60 of second? In this video also I see the camera is having 60th shutter speed. Please some one answer this question.

[@rawpower5419]

you need to set your flash sync speed to be 200 Auto FP for high speed sync

[@arteenfocofotografia]

gracias buen video, ahora te consulto yo pongo el 622 en la camara y un flash arriba y no dispara o no enfoca la camara. que podria ser? graciass

[@ScottJWaldron]

Sorry, I haven't used these in years. I don't remember how they work.

[@arteenfocofotografia]

@@ScottJWaldron gracias buen video

[@landcimagery]

I can't get mine to go into transmitting mode. What did you do to get it into transmitting mode. I have a D80

[@Timinator62]

Dude a D80? that's like 2007...if I remember right, there was the SB400 as the top of the line Flash and it was marginal at TTL....even a D3200 is light years ahead of the D80.

[@landcimagery]

We you are more than welcome to see the quality shot I put out with my D80 camera. www.modelmayhem.com/2284147 and landcimagery.wix.com/art

[@Timinator62]

J Lewis Hey I'm NOT saying you can't take great photo's....I'm just saying "new Tech" stuff isn't always compatible with "older" stuff....I still use my D90, some of my lenses that worked great on the D90...can't focus on my D7100 because they are 3rd party .

[@landcimagery]

Oooh sorry for the mix up. These trigger work great for me. I purchase 4 of them. The sad thing is I have not found any model to break them in. Next weekend I will get to use them. All my old Nikon gear works with my D80. You just got to set it up on manual.

[@Timinator62]

J Lewis Yes indeed I have Nikkor AF lenses from the '80s that rival any of the new ones!!!! try, " meetup dot Com " in your area for Portrait, Fashion, Glamor Photography....I have to limit it to one or 2 shoots a month or I'll have THOUSANDS of photos to edit 8^)

[@Snooze-vy1yo]

why not use the camera control to change power settings instead of using the yougnuo to change the settings?

[@ScottJWaldron]

The in-camera wireless flash power control menu doesn't work with the 622N units.

[@brianminkc]

lol. More testing revealed my set of triggers has the modes reversed in the firmware. Green = Manual mode and Orange = TTL. Bizarre. I have a video out on my results if any one is interested.

[@brianminkc]

this are crap. They are so unstable of some Nikon models they shouldn't be purchased by anyone.

[@lalalla825]

awkward controls ((

[@azdigbee]

Very complicated flash trigger setup... not for the average Joe !

[@ScottJWaldron]

Yeah, it's a lot more managable with the YN-622N TX command unit. I don't own these anymore. Haven't used Yongnuo flash gear in years so I'm not sure if they offer anything else.