Review: Yongnuo RF-602 Flash Trigger - PocketWizard Killer?

[@CoroaEntertainment]

I own the 602 as well, and the camera shutter trigger option does work for the XSI (450D). I can do a half press on the transmitter and the camera will auto focus, and it triggers when fully pressed. I can also use it for timed exposure, either by the camera's built in timer, or by setting the camera to manual/bulb and holding the wireless trigger button down for the length of time I want the shutter to be open for. It's a great little affordable package.

[@aprotosimaki]

I faithfully watch your video reviews. They are excellent and I really appreciate your dedication in doing them. The viewer comments too are useful (well, most of them, a few are just silly) and they provide a well rounded understanding of the product. You have won my highest award, a cold beer, which I accidentally drank, sorry but if you are ever in Toronto drop me a message and I will buy you one.

[@athenarobbins2515]

Hi video Phil. I know its from 2010, but it has still helped me as I begin my new photography endeavor. I have the Yongnuo RF-602 RX with an RF-600TX Wireless Controller/Sender. I tried it as a Wireless Shutter Release setup (like you show on your video) on my Canon EOS 7D and to my surprise it actually did work! I was thrilled especially after hearing on your video that it did not work - mine actually did and consistently. I did however notice that your Transmitter was not an RF-600TX.

[@lukeap69]

very nice review. as for wireless shutter, it has been working 100% for me so I was surprised you were not successful with yours. one feature i did not notice mentioned on your review is the ability to wake up flashes when in standby mode. it is one great feature i really really like about these 'cheap' triggers.

[@JesusChristIsLord__]

Thanks for your video tutorials. You truly have a gift for instruction. Your explanation of how things work is phenomenally clear and easy-to-understand. I hope you take some gratification in knowing you've helped me immensely with your videos.

[@CoroaEntertainment]

@freestylefilmsinc, yes, you just hit the small square button that is located on top of the smaller transmitter.

[@Acufocal]

I bought these about 2 years ago. After 1 year of using them as a shutter release they began failing more often than they would work. I have just seen this video and thought I would give them a try as flash triggers and they have worked every time. I was just about to fork out £130 for a Pocket Wizard too!

[@joelmackenzie]

I use the remote shutter trigger too and it works great. I'm very happy with mine. Another con to these is that there is no promise of future models being backward compatible. If I'd like to get more receivers after this model is discontinued, there's no guarantee later models will work with the current ones.

[@ZaryPhotography]

UNLIMITED WONDERFUL!!!! That sounds like a must buy to me!

[@EverettChristopher]

Great review, great presentation. Very personable and likeable, quick-moving review, and real-world application. Dig it.

[@steeletraining]

Thanks, Everett! You can find even more videos of mine on my website at www.steeletraining.com

[@BurningLattice]

Thanks for this Vid. Because of you, I decided on the low-budget Yongnuo 603 instead of the PcoektWzirad. Thank you very very much!!!

[@UnDeadKnight1]

WOW, thank you so much for the review, now I feel so much better about my Yongnuo set. I never had any problems with them (even using them as a remote shutter trigger works fine for me), they even work great with my Speedotron lights. Never had a misfire, and thanks to this video I won't buy PW, and spend my money on something more useful....that Sigma 85 1.4 is looking rather nice...

[@TechandDesign]

good review, you should make one to see with witch speedlites its compatible, like with the yn 468 ii

[@saariskater77]

i have a canon 7d myself, and i must say this flash trigger works wonders for me. and also the shutter release feature also works great with my 7d.

[@joezuu]

Thanks for the review! I just bought a set. Looking forward to trying them out.

[@essellar]

There's a reason for the question. Not all Canon-compatible gear will work with a lot of these triggers; it depends upon whether or not the center (main) pin of the hotshoe is used. The trigger will work with the Rebel XT (350D), but it wouldn't work with the 300D or the 10D. And it may not work with some third-party eTTL flashes (Nissin 622 & 466, Sunpak PZ42x & 30, Sigma 530 & 500) since they use one of the smaller system pins to fire, but there should be no trouble with Canon-brand flash.

[@DrPinball]

Thank you so much for this review. I was looking at the Radiopopper Nano, but they don't have any other extra features better than the Yongnuo (except better packaging) that are worth the extra money; in fact $110 dollars less. Thanks again! I also subscribe to your vids! Look forward to seeing more reviews.

[@djshadowpain]

400D, 5DM2 both worked for me. The plasticky cold shoe is a bit of a weakness, BUT if anyone's gonna use the trigger, on a budget, would also get the budget speedlite flash mount, where the slot is actually clamped in by a side piece much like a winch as opposed to those which uses a jam-bolting type.

[@prpctech04]

I can attest that the wireless shutter release part of the RF-602 release works fine on my 50D. I got some local fireworks shots done (used it in Bulb mode) and it held up pretty good for $40. It sure bets the price of Canon brand remote control for 50D.

[@VexedFilms]

Ah, i see! I found this video looking for clarification of what this product actually does (the whole 'also works as wireless trigger' had me worried, what with the language barrier!) and found your vid very helpful. thanks man

[@lukgdyniat]

great vid. Thank you! I've just purchased RF-602 :) Can't wait to start using it. Greetings!

[@captainsubtletube]

Really helpful, thanks for taking the time to make this.

[@jeffhiggins5519]

If you put the flash on the receiver backwards will it work ? It probably would give you access to the on/off switch that way. thanks Jeff

[@daviddaniel9982]

I was thinking the same thing

[@OniSamurai_86]

Very good video mate. Clear and informative.

[@aprotosimaki]

Unlimited wonderful video and easy to grasp. I too have a Canon that is more than a canon than anything else. Great video!

[@tobyshawphoto]

your reviews are so good!

[@Phoenix487559]

Great in-depth video

[@GavinLyonsCreates]

well presented Phil

[@Unplugged704]

great review.. good product for the cheap price!.. Question - are you saying it will only work when shooting at shutter speeds of 1/200 or 1/250? What about < 1/200?

[@hbrookes]

good review..I have been shooting weddings for years and now its time to go wireless with the flash.

[@2007omi]

I recently tried this wireless flash remote in my camera class and thought it worked well. I am thinking about purchasing it. What company do you recommend for an octagon soft box to go along with a speedlight in studio photography? Thanks.

[@njfpolyr6]

Hi Phil, I am wondering if you experienced the longer recycle time of the flash when you hook up with the yong nuo wireless flash trigger in your 602? I got their updated version of RF603. but i experienced that the recycle time take longer (like about 10 to 15 sec) vs i just mounted my EX430 II on the hotshoe of my t2i? When the flash is mounted on my t2i, it is no problem..but when it is mounted on the RF603, the recycle time will take longer..... :(

[@malvinmalvin]

will it transfer E-TTL data? Thanks for the review!

[@LeonardCartersureshotfoto]

I may have missed this during the video but did you have your flashes set on TTL?

[@graemehamilton6554]

Say I wanted to buy two speed lights to use on location would I have to buy this receiver 3 times? One for the camera and two for each speed light?

[@99love99]

Wireless Shutter release worked for me perfectly with this set up.

[@Whatisright]

@steeletraining Kind of old to post this now, but anyway. The built in wireless system for canon does not support high speed sync, unless I've been missing something all this time.

[@magiqueguru]

Hi Phil, I am an amateur photographer and just started to learn the ropes of photography. I have a canon mark II 5d and a 580ex flash. I bought a youngnuo flash trigger but for some reason, when I tried using it, I always come up with an overexposed image (white). What do you recommend my flash setting should be (i.e. ETTL, Manual, etc...) Do I need to adjust my flash (mounted on a stand) as the master or slave? Any advise will be highly appreciated. Thanks, Jay

[@evgeneiac]

Found your answer: without ETTL, you need to adjust the flash output on the back of the flash unit, not on-camera. Any on-camera flash adjustment setting will be ignored.

[@UHFStation1]

Does this just help sync a strobe with the camera, or can it sync two cameras together?

[@joemars2527]

I wanted to see if the transmitter has a PC input but you did not show the front.

[@afrodieter8506]

yes it had

[@KyLee-2024]

@ShredMedia2611 I am having the same issue with the RF-600TX. Did you get any help with yours?

[@dannypants0000]

Great video! Really eases my mind considering I just pulled the trigger (pun intended) on the Yongnuos.

[@cuernomuerto]

Great review. Thanks for the great job.

[@andwestuk]

@waggygee Your Canon 7D ( and 60D ) have a wireless flash control built in to the camera. It operates very much the same as the Nikon wireless system. It is IR though and not a radio signal so you won`t get these ranges and they might not be as reliable in very sunny weather but it WILL control the ETTL function of the flash whereas these Yongnuo do not and that is a big bonus over these. In doors the Canon wireless from the 7D or 60D will work fine within range. READ your instruction manual

[@woodenchopstick]

How did you connect the receiver to the flash bracket? It doesn't have a lock on the for the hotshoe.

[@tacati2009]

Mr. Steele, I have a Caon t3i , a Flash YN-468ii and the triggers RF-602/c, same you showed above. I mounted as you showed but when I press the camera bottom , it does not make the flash shot. If I press the bottom of the transmitter, it works , but if the camera bottom, it doesn´t. I think I have to configure somethin in the camera, have I? Could you please help me?

[@petenicezz]

Would these trigger works with the canon t3i

[@skitaevvitaly4020]

Sure )))

[@robwallace714]

Great video's...I have 2 quick questions. Can this flash trigger fire multiple flashes, and how? And what would you recommend if I wanted a system that would allow me the flexibility to use a wireless trigger for both off camera flashes and on other occasions my 2 light strobe setup (Flashpoint II 320)?? Thanks for the help and input. I have bookmarked your website, but havent done too much exploring on it yet

[@pedrojesusfreakaoid]

Can I use this trigger with the 540EZ and 430EZ?

[@haggy38]

Hi, I really like your videos, I would like to know when do you think you can try the Phottix Odins, they appear to be an excellent choice. Regards.

[@rayabt4]

Can you review the yongnuo yn-622?

[@MobiusCoin]

Is there an inbetween in quality and price between the Pocket Wizard and the Yongnuo?

[@edgarricardopadillanates4160]

DO you know if i can use this FR-602 with the 600EX RT flash?

[@DavidHerouxVideos]

First off, great video. I hope you can help me. I purchased the RF-602 Wireless Flash Trigger for CANON with 2 receivers. Here is what I have: Canon 7D, Promaster 7400EDF Digital flash-(WIll not fire this), Canon speedlite 166A-(Does fire this) I would rather use the Promaster flash but the RF-602RX flash receiver will not fire it. Is there a receiver to fix this problem? Someone told me that the receiver would not fire high voltage flashes. What are my options? Thank you

[@speye57]

While using 2 receivers would I be able to also use a third flash attached to my 40D with a cable? Thanks in advance.

[@NOKOT51]

good triggers but crappy flashes. Can you do an in depth on Cactus please?

[@pjos111]

So can you control flash power from the camera with these? Also do these work with a Nikon D7000?

[@TheNottinghamLad]

I simply love the quaint little slogans in English on Chinese stuff, always inspiring, never correct. Love it.

[@HuKatzenNd]

which camera u have there? and is it possible to use the Yonguo RF-603/C3 with the CAnon 600d?

[@tokracro]

how do you charge that other strange looking battery ? or you just have to buy new one every time ?

[@rossyhead69]

Could you mix the receivers from this set with a rf 603 or rf 622? I have 2 of these and like them a lot but could do with being able to put a flash on top of the transceiver

[@andreffotografia]

has anyone managed a way to use a yongnuo transmiter/receiver model to trigger one camera shutter from taking a picture with another camera? I can't find a solution for months...

[@kabisotenteng]

Is it possible to use 3 flash triggers at the same time?

[@Jan31750]

Works the yongnuo triggers only with yonguo flashes or can I use otherones too?

[@Laclaustra]

@alexmay777 There is, not cheap its called Pixel T332 for canon, TR 331 nikon. Ive read mixed reviews, I got a small gig and bougth one set, ill put something in youtube because i could not find it abywhere.

[@killerkentertainment]

Have you ever tested the Yongnuo YN 565EX ETTL It is so cheap wondering if it is just that ,, or worth the $150 in comparison to the 580 $300 +

[@vcbabis]

I think it's worth the few $. Will it work on Nikon D60 and Nissin Di622?

[@javajoe4]

Thanks for such a great explanation!!

[@quickshotproductions]

very helpful, gonna buy right now! cheers!

[@missterry2009]

Hi Sir,I just bought the same wireless trigger and above 1/200,i can see black band,is there any thing i can do to avoid it,or this is the speed limit of this trigger?I got Canon 7D and 580EX II,thank you very much for all your helpful videos!=)

[@koreancardboard]

Anyone know if I can use a Canon 580EX-I as a master for Yongnuo 565EX-IIs or do I need to buy a Canon 580EX-II??

[@Phoenix487559]

canon and yongnou do not talk to each other for line of sight capability so you would need to buy the RF-603's to attach to EACH flash that that they talk to each other via radio trigger. these work great and are much cheaper than pocket wizards and more reliable than line of sight that canon triggers use and has the added bonus of having hotshoe connectivity so they are easy to take on and off and mount to a light stand.

[@koreancardboard]

Thx for the reply. I hope the 602's work because that's what I've been waiting on. But you didn't answer if the 580EX-1 will work, or do I need 580EX-II? Or does it not matter?

[@fntayamin]

I just ordered my yongnuo yn560 for my canon 60d. I want it for budget reason. I already have a canon 430exii and need another one for... Do i need to have a trigger and receiver for the yn560 to work? I appreciate your tips! Thanks

[@bthemedia]

@uluuluululu Can you sync at 1/250 with the RF-602 on your Canon 40D? Some have been unable to.

[@lifeletdie1]

I have a question, what If i have 3 flashes, and I want to control them using this flash trigger. So, I get my trigger on my camera, and I get 3 receivers on each flash... After that, Should they work together?

[@halo3guyy]

Great review, Buying it on ebay now!

[@saariskater77]

@waggygee yes i will that is the camera i am using with them

[@YorumiTech]

it is all related to the flash as well as the camera. if the flash compatible with 1/250 of a sec, then it should work. too bad i have an olympus camera and a TR-960II Flash, i think it would only work at 1/180 sec since my camera dont support more that that :/

[@riturajphotography1010]

Hi. please can you tell me if you know does it(Yongnuo RF-602 Flash Trigger) fit on canon 60d.Thanks you so much.

[@tasost2161]

dose it works with film cameras?

[@BobbyJSmithPhotography]

Best deal for ur money!! i have 4 of them and they work just fine for studio gear.

[@SentioSilvano]

i know this sounds stupid but does this have a test fire button

[@shero9710]

do these work on the yongnuo yn-568ex hss speedlite?

[@alexmay777]

is there an alternative for this that offers TTL data?

[@imasmashya]

i had purchased the 2.4 ghz. is that the same as the rf-602?

[@Dor_sap]

does it work on Nikon D80 and SB600 speed light ?

[@evgeneiac]

I bought one and am having the exact same issues. There's no way to keep it from overexposing. I've got the camera is 1/250,f/22,ISO 100 and the images are blown out.

[@JustinHawthorne]

Super helpful, thank you!

[@rossyhead69]

Can anyone tell me if you have had any success with the 602 as a wireless shutter release? Keen to use it at a football game this weekend but can't get it to work? Cheers

[@Phoenix487559]

I'm not sure if these work but I bought a very inexpensive remote release for my rebel and it works on every canon I've tried it on so far. I'll try and find a link for you.

[@Phoenix487559]

www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B00FP1BQ1Q?cache=3013ae8eadaecce5b1391d5c24f5b23f&pi=SY200_QL40&qid=1403339862&sr=8-1#ref=mp_s_a_1_1 this is what I use

[@rossyhead69]

Thanks for the reply ashley but what I need is a shutter trigger that will fire remotely from another camera. It's to put behind the goal at football matches and I've read you can add the "C3" cable to these triggers and it'll work. Just wondered if anyone else had tried it before I order them

[@Phoenix487559]

Ahhh OK not sure, I would search KZbin to see if there's any one doing a review on long range triggers.

[@BruceLeroyUK]

Did you have any luck in the end? I want to do the exact same thing.

[@gurudeclan]

I have these. They work great.

[@ezequielsalvador2983]

Thanks for the review :)

[@RenzCepres]

i have nissin di622 mark ii can this work with this ??Thanks

[@munkeepilot]

I love the packaging!!! I have more of a Canon, too, so I hope this bad boy works...

[@carlofed11]

yes.. that's how all flash triggers work, as long as you have the same trigger model, same frequency. you're good to go

[@filiplezny]

One thing I found about them... If I bounce the flash (580ex or Sigma 530 DG Super) off the ceiling at home, the sync speed falls down to 1/200th from 1/250th with my EOS 30D - there is a tiny bit of feathered blackness visible on bottom of the frame - not as much if it was 1/320th, but noticeable! Anyone else noticed it?!?!?

[@larryb7849]

Thanks for sharing good info

[@pinoykicks]

Anyone? Can any flash be used on the RF-602? I have a Sunpak Digiflash 3000

[@jorhuijerjans]

***** Not sure wether you still have/use them, but i'm wondering if you could use them with a studioflash with a PC sync port, perhaps you could help me on this?

[@HANISHTK]

Did i can use trigger flash for my fujifilm HS20 , plzz answer :'(

[@nickvillarreal2673]

does this support ttl?