The Other YN-622C User Guide
28/08/2013
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YN REMOTE & MIX MODES
The YN-622C can work in either of two modes – Remote or Mix. In Remote mode, the Type A
camera’s flash control menus take priority over most on-flash settings. In Mix mode, the on-flash
settings take priority. E-TTL and Manual can be mixed.
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The transmitter 622 sets the mode. It is not set on the remote 622s.
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In Remote Mode, the channel indicator will stay off. In Mix Mode, it will stay lit.
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To switch between Remote Mode and Mix Mode, hold down [CH SET] on the transmitter for
3-4 seconds until the channel indicator winks 3 times.
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The last-used setting is remembered during power-down.
Remote Control Mode
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The camera’s Flash Control menu settings take priority, and enforce settings on Class 1
flashes.
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This is the Factory default mode.
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Requires a Type A camera for Manual settings.
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Channel indicator does not stay lit.
Examples
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622 + 580EXII (622 in Remote Mode; flash is in Group A enforced).
Two remote 622 + 430EXII.
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Set Remote 622s to Group B. Set menu item Flash Mode to ETTL, with FEC if needed. Set
Wireless/Firing Group to A:B. Set Fire Ratio to 1:3.
The camera will call for pre-flash, evaluate power levels required, and produce a normal
exposure from the two Group B flashes, with fill from the on-top flash.
FEC and Ratio can be controlled from camera.
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Set one remote 622 to Group B and the other to Group C. Set Flash Mode to Manual. Set
Wireless/Firing Group to A:B C. Set Group Outputs for A-1/32, B-1/8 and C-1/4. Use B as
main, C as background, A as on-camera fill.
Group outputs can be set and adjusted remotely as required.
Mix Control Mode
Creative lighting scenarios can be implemented by switching the 622 system to Mix mode.
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Type A and B cameras may be used.
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All Classes of flash may be used.
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E-TTL / Manual / Multi flash modes may be mixed.
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Flash settings take priority. Settings are made manually on each flash
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To invoke Mix mode, hold down [CH SET] on the transmitter for 3-4 seconds until the
channel indicator winks 3 times. It will then stay lit.
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The Remote/Mix setting is remembered by the individual unit on power-down.
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Do not try to set or un-set Mix mode using the buttons on receivers.
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The Flash mode of the transmitter will be locked in E-TTL mode.
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Set each flash (including an on-top flash) to desired flash modes, E-TTL, Manual or Multi.
The settings of the flash take priority.
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The camera can set only FEC, FEB, Ratio and Shutter sync.
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If the shutter sync is set by the camera menu, the on-flash setting is ignored. A type B
camera defaults to hi-speed sync.
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The camera’s zoom setting is disabled.
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Any flash set to E-TTL will emit a preflash. If its mode is Manual or Multi, it won't.
