The Other YN-622C User Guide
28/08/2013
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USING TYPE B CAMERAS
As there is no flash control menu, some functions will be restricted.
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Install a 622 in the camera’s hot-shoe, so that it auto-selects Transmitter mode.
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Enable Mix control mode on the transmitter. ([CH SET] for several seconds.)
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Use [CH SET] to set the communication channel.
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Press half-shutter. The Status indicator winks green. Press [GP SET] to set firing groups to
be used.
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Set the required flash mode (E-TTL, Manual, Multi) using the flash’s control panel.
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E-TTL mode supports automatic flash, including FEC and FEB. It defaults to hi-speed sync.
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Manual (M) mode requires flash output to be manually set on-flash. It defaults to hi-speed
sync.
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Multi mode requires several parameters to be set on-flash.
USING TYPE C CAMERAS
Manually set the Flash Output
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Set the Transmitting group(s) for the 622 transmitter. Hold down [Test] and repeatedly
press [GP SET] to cycle through the seven groups. When the desired group is shown,
release [Test]. This is the same procedure as selecting a testing group for the [Test] button.
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Set the Flash mode to Manual (M) using the flash’s control panel.
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Does not support hi-speed sync or other E-TTL functions.
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Max speed sync is 1/250s or less.
SUGGESTIONS
Batteries
Alkaline batteries start at 1.5 volts and hold their voltage until the very end. Rechargeables at 1.2
volts are already 20% down, and approaching the threshold for the 622. Alkaline characteristics
are well suited to this type of device, with a 60-hour standby time. (NiMH batteries are great as
flash batteries, being capable of a rapid discharge into the capacitor.)
Battery Orientation
Flashes are often used in low light. It can be hard to read the embossed polarity markers at the
bottom of the recess. Use a silver marker pen to highlight the two [+] markers.
Camera’s Custom Menu
Set up the Flash Control menu as a Custom Menu item, and make the Custom Menu the first up.
Hybrid Mode - Master and Slave with 622s
Use two 622s to bridge the distance from camera, and Canon Wireless to fire 2 or more flashes.
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Only Manual mode can be used. Set camera to Manual flash mode, 1CS or HSS.
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Place a 622 on-camera.
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Use a non-controllable Master flash (e.g. 580EX) directly on the other 622,
or a controllable Master flash (e.g. 580EXII) connected by i) an adapter which has only two
wires between hot-foot and hot-shoe, or ii) a PC-sync cord to an adapter foot.
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Set the Master flash on-flash as Master, Manual mode and power level, 1CS or HSS.
Groups are probably not available (untested).
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Set the other flash (e.g. 430EX) to Slave and E-TTL. Ensure the slave’s wireless sensor
can see the master’s flash head.
Test fire. The 622s should communicate, and the remote 622 will fire the Master. In turn, the slave
should change to a manual power level and fire. Try with a different Manual level on the Master.
