![]() The YN-560 III is an excellent manual power flash when TTL is not needed (e.g., in studio photography). It's distinguishing feature is an integrated radio receiver with multiple trigger options from three current-generation products. I intended to use one on my camera (and more on my non-Yonguo flashes), but I opted for the Yongnuo YN560-TX controller when recently had a sale.Ī Yongnuo RF-603 II is an affordable radio transmitter/receiver. The YN-560-TX goes beyond triggering, adding radio control of power and zoom for up to 6 groups of YN560 flash, very useful when flashes are above eye level on light stands. A YN-560 IV flash can also serve as master, but I prefer having less weight on my camera and generally do not want light coming directly from my camera when shooting people. ![]() So the YN-560 III is the perfect off-camera flash for me. I have two YN-560 III flashes (with the Nikon-style foot) triggered by a YN-560-TX (again for Nikon) on an Olympus E-M5 camera. They work properly together, and the light from the Yongnuo flashes correctly triggers optical slaves on my Nikon flashes. The quality of construction (sturdiness of the plastic body, non-removable battery door hinge, and head pivot smoothness) on the Yongnuo flashes is similar if not better than on Nikon SB-800 flashes. I like that no rubber button needs to be squeezed on the head before it turns or tilts through detent positions. Moreover, the Yongnuo buttons are easier to push than Nikon buttons while still working consistently. First, the vertical viewing angle on the display is narrow. That makes the display very hard to read when the flash is high on a light stand or perhaps close to the floor. Before I used the YN560-TX controller, I needed to move my head around a lot to find the right viewing position or ended up lowering the flash to see it sometimes. Second, the low battery indicator and associated beep, only activate when the batteries are a few shots from becoming unusable. A continuous battery level meter would be nice, but the low battery indicator and behavior on the SB-800 is actually worse (flash goes to sleep with no audible warning and requires button press to wake). Third, like many third-party flashes, a ring must be screwed tight to lock the flash to a hot shoe. ![]() The screwing causes a locking pin to extend and retract, which is the same as on a Nikon so it is secure. It just takes more time than flipping a lever.
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