The Other YN-622C User Guide
28/08/2013
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MULTI (STROBOSCOPIC) MODE
Usage is similar to Remote Manual and On-flash Manual. Stroboscopic mode is particularly
effective with a highly-reflective subject against a dark background. Consider using a tripod,
remote switch and external battery pack.
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Set Flash Mode to Multi.
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Set desired Flash output, Frequency and Flash count, as provided by the camera.
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Flash Count x Hz = minimum shutter duration.
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Limit rapid use and allow at least 15 minutes rest between frequent bursts.
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E-TTL Flashes do not emit a pre-flash
SHUTTER SYNC MODES
First Curtain (Front Curtain)
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The “normal” flash sync.
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ETTL, Manual and Multi Flash modes.
Second Curtain (Rear Curtain)
The flash fires right before the shutter closes, giving the appearance of forward motion.
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The 622 provides 2nd Curtain sync in either ETTL or Manual Flash modes, including with
off-camera flashes.
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Not in Multi (stroboscopic) flash mode.
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Not in Wireless mode (and therefore no group functions available).
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Shutter of around 1/30th sec (see your camera guide) through to Bulb.
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Camera must be in a Creative mode.
Fast-Shutter Sync
High-Speed (HSS or FP)
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ETTL and Manual Flash modes, syncs with all shutter speeds up to 1/8000th Sec
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The camera must support HSS.
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If the hot-shoe flash does not support HSS, the max sync speed is 1/250S or less.
Supersync (Flash Burn)
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Works with many hot-shoe and studio flashes, up to 1/8000th Sec
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Connection only through PC-sync port. A PC-sync cord required.
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Max. 300v trigger voltage.
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Set camera’s shutter sync as Hi-speed sync.
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Use manual exposure or shutter-priority mode
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For type C camera, the max PC sync speed is 1/250s or less.
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A flash on the hot shoe and another connected to the PC-sync port can be used at the
same time.
Simple Trigger
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Single-contact camera & single-contact flash triggering (max sync speed is 1/250s)
