02Aug Yongnuo RF-603 Unboxing and Demo
Jonathan writes in and shares his Yongnuo RF-603 unboxing with a quick demo. The RF-603 is an upgrade from the previous RF-602
These are also Wireless Camera Shutter Remotes to fire your camera while on a tripod (best for sharper images). As you can see from the end of the video, Jonathan sets up the RF-603 to trigger both his camera’s shutter while simultaneously firing off the strobe. Not only can they fire off strobes through a sync cable, but they also have a built in hot shoe for firing off Speedlite Flashes, which allows you to mix all different types of strobes in one setting. [Thanks Jonathan] You can find these inexpensive flash triggers following the link (click here).
Yongnuo RF-603 Wireless Flash Triggers
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August 2nd, 2011 at 3:11 pm
i really like them all being transceivers and the size, but no locking screw or other way to mount them kinda of sucks. I love the loop/leash on the pocket wizards.
So looks like the shutter release will work with a 5D but will a mini pc to mini pc cable for a 60D? or is there another adapter cable that would work?
August 2nd, 2011 at 3:12 pm
@aaron – They sell different kits. The one that will work on a T2i / 550D is the same connector as a 60D.
August 3rd, 2011 at 1:11 am
I assume these don’t have high speed sync?
August 3rd, 2011 at 3:02 am
I use the RF602 right now. Pretty fun to use but the emitter is a bit loose on the 550D hot shoe. I was looking at TTL wireless triggers. Is there any cheap Pocket wizard alternative you would suggest Emm?
August 3rd, 2011 at 6:29 am
@Claude Lee – Nothing cheap, but there is rumors Canon will be implementing ‘wireless’ into it’s new flashes (not infrared). If this is the case, we would worry no more about aftermarket triggers. That’s been a rumor for some time now though.
August 3rd, 2011 at 6:30 am
@Yin – They do not have high speed sync. For slow moving subjects or portraits outdoors you can use an ND filter to bring down your shutter speed down if you want a shallow DOF.
August 25th, 2011 at 5:37 am
Just wondering if anyone knows or has tested these with the older RF-602’s. Are they compatible with each other?
Thanks
August 25th, 2011 at 8:51 am
@Joel MacKenzie – The RF-602 is not compatible with RF-603 models. You have to choose one. I’m still on RF-602 which serves the same purpose. Otherwise I use the Radio Popper PX.
September 9th, 2011 at 3:00 pm
I bought the 602 transmitter/receiver combo and I was very happy with the way it performed with my 430EX ii on my 5d.
I shot some portraits this weekend and I found myself very limited with one flash.
Would you recommend saving for a 580 ex ii as a master unit and use the 430 as a slave? Or should I just get the new YN565 EX + two 603 transmitters?
September 9th, 2011 at 7:17 pm
@AW – If changing the power output from the camera is important to you and also shooting with high speed sync, then go with the 580EX. (Note: this uses infrared which is not highly reliable outdoors). If you are ok with changeing the power output manually and don’t need HSS, then the YN is the cheaper solution.
October 24th, 2011 at 8:07 pm
does anyone have a link to a 603 kit that works with a t2I I am looking for four or three triggers? or will any of the C kits work?
October 25th, 2011 at 2:24 pm
video above has been made private.
February 9th, 2012 at 2:12 pm
Emm, what if I wanted to have my camera stationary on a tripod taking static shots of architecture and walk around with my flash on a pole flashing different pieces of the building to composite later. What would I need to fire both the camera remotely and still trigger the flash?
February 9th, 2012 at 3:50 pm
@Bridger – If you don’t need ETTL or high speed sync, then you can use the Yongnuo RF-603 triggers. They are designed to fire both the flash, and also be a remote shutter trigger for the camera. All at the same time. They are all the same, you just need to find the one that comes with the correct cable for your camera model Yongnuo RF-603 (click here for pricing)