Review: Yongnuo 560 III Radio Flash

30. Jun. 2013
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Yongnuo is a Chinese company that has mistakenly been stated as to be creating knock offs–which is a massive misinterpretation. They mostly specialize in radio transmitters and flashes. We previously reviewed the Yongnuo 560 II, and upon hearing the reports of the company putting radio transmission integrated into their flashes, I had to try one of the brand new 560 III flashes. The version that I purchased was specifically for the Micro Four Thirds system: and in this case the Olympus OMD EM5.

However, I ended up using it a whole lot more with the Panasonic GH3 due to a review period with the camera and lenses loaned to me by the company.

And if you’re invested in any mirrorless camera system (not just Micro Four Thirds) this super affordable flash and the RF-602 trigger is well worth it.

Essentials: The Street Photographer With a Strobe

28. Jun. 2013
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Essentials
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Essentials is a brand new series where we round up specially curated kits for different photographers in different situations. Other items could surely be substituted, but these are what we personally recommend.

Every Street Photographer has their own style, and many prefer to work with natural light. But once you start to work with strobes, you begin to realize just how much different your work can start to look. Taking photos of people candidly in the street already requires some bravery, and we’d be lying to you if we said that adding a strobe into the picture (pun not intended) also didn’t require some major stugots.

In the end though, you’ll be rewarded with not only different photos from everyone else but also with the satisfaction of knowing that you’ve learned a new skill.

Here’s what we recommend.

Egad Brain! Yongnuo Puts Radio Triggering Into Their Flashes

18. Jan. 2013
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Gad zooks Batman! Canon is no longer the only manufacturer with radio transmission in their flashes. Now, Yongnuo can do it too! Today the company has announced their Yn 560-III, which is the upgrade to their YN-560 II. To trigger the flash, you’ll need to use either the RF-603 or RF-602 transmitters; which is weird because neither of the two work with their according receivers. The company is touting that the flashes can be triggered from as far away as 100 meters.

Head past the break for more details.