Questions tagged [wireless-flash]
'Wireless Flash' refers to the technology/products used to trigger/control one or more flash units using either radio transmissions or bursts of visible light. This can be convenient for a photographer in situations where running cables to flash units, or physically accessing their controls is difficult.
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Why can't I fire my Canon RT speedlite with a Godox transmitter?
I have set my Godox X2T-C transmitter to Group A and channel 7 and have set my Canon 430EX III-RT with the same group and channel as a slave (by radio signal) and I am using a Canon R6 camera. The ...
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How do I change the channel on a Yongnuo YN685C flash?
I have the Yongnuo YN685C for Canon cameras. I am using the YN622C-TX and also the YN622C.
How do I change the channel on the YN685C?
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What is the cheapest solution to use rear curtain sync with Canon RT-compatible gear?
I have a Canon 5D Mark III with a Yongnuo YN600EX-RT and YN-E3-RT.
I do astrophotography and I'd like to introduce people in the foreground while firing the flash on rear curtain for freezing them. It ...
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What is the Godox SHOOT setting for?
I was going through my Godox transmitter settings, and there's this cryptic one called SHOOT:
What do those three settings mean? And when would I want to use them? The Godox user manual isn't very ...
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Is there a transmitter that will fire a YN600EX-RT II and a RF603C II?
The RF603C II is great because I can carry one in my pocket and it will trigger the corresponding one on the camera.
Also the RF603C II (as transmitter) will trigger other flashes (with RF603C II as ...
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Why are my flash and trigger not talking to each other?
I have the trigger on my camera and I have replaced all batteries. receiver attached to flash (a Neewer NW561) for off-camera use. Test on flash gun works fine. Test on trigger shows red but no test ...
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What triggers are needed to fire a YN568ex III for canon 80D?
I have a Canon 80D and a Yongnuo 568EX III. I'm thinking to buy a remote flash trigger for the setting, but not sure what will work. I read about Yongnuo YN622N Kit, but I'm not sure it will work with ...
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Flash control disabled on Nikon Z7 when attempting to use external flash
I have a Nikon Z7 and the following rented equipment:
Nikon SB-910 flash unit
Phottix Odin II Receiver for Nikon
Phottix Odin II Flash Trigger for Nikon
The on-camera setup is working great, it's my ...
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Do I need a Godox master flash to use a TT685-N off-camera?
I'm planning to buy a Godox TT685-N. But I want to use it only as a slave flash. I'm trying to understand if I need another Godox flash to be the master or if my current Nikon SB-900 will trigger it.
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Why is my flash underexposing only when using a wireless trigger?
I have a Flashpoint R2 Pro II transmitter, a TT350 flash, and a Fuji X-H1. When I use the flash at its least powerful setting (1/16, under HSS) on the camera at 1/2000, f/4.5, and iso 100, it works ...
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Can't make Godox X1T-N + TT350-N combo working!
Just bought a Godox X1T-N + TT350-N combo to work with my Nikon D610 as an off-camera flash but X1T-N doesn't seem to be firing TT350-N at all. Is there any other setting I need to take care of to ...
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How to best mix Godox Strobes with legacy Bowens Strobe?
I recently co-rented a studio which has an assortment of studio strobes (Bowens Gemini GM500R, Bowens GM750+). However I usually use my Godox AD600BM and 2 AD200.
Mixing the strobes
From what I see, ...
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What are common issues with the Godox AD200 Pro not firing?
What are the most common issues with the Godox AD200 Pro not firing all the time?
I set my channel higher as well as the ID#.
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How do I use a Yongnuo YN200 with a Nikon speedlight?
I plan to buy a Yongnuo YN200 2.4 GHz 200 Ws TTL flash. But I also have a Nikon D7100 and a Nikon sB700 flash. I want to use and the YN200 and SB700 together.
If I buy a Yongnuo YN560-TX II ...
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What (non-OEM) brands/model of speed lights are compatible with the 2.4GHz *radio* (not optical) signal of the Canon 600EX-RT?
I have a Canon 6D with a couple flashes, the 60EX-RT and the 580EX II. I would like to add a couple flashes and would like to stay within the Canon RT system.
What brands/models can I go with to ...