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guest · 01-03-2014, 05:47 AM

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Can any one tell me if this trigger will work with my k-30 and the wireless YN560 III

http://www.amazon.co.uk/NEEWER%C2%AE-RF-604-Wireless-Flash-Trigger/dp/B00C6P...keywords=rf604

this is the flash that i bought

http://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B00EDHERPK/ref=oh_details_o02_s00_i01?ie=UTF8&psc=1

Thank you

**THoog** · 01-03-2014, 06:20 AM - **1 Like**

From what I've read, the RF604 is a slightly improved ~~ripoff~~ unauthorized copy of the YongNuo RF-603, made by another company in Shenzhen. It has a couple features that were just added to the new RF-603 II, like a nut to secure the hotshoe and a dedicated TX switch, plus a "602" mode to be compatible with RF-602s. If it really does everything that a YongNuo RF-603N does (only the Nikon version of the RF-603 will 'wake up' on a Pentax camera), then it should work with a K-30 and YN-560 III, but I haven't read anything to say how reliable it would be - it is a competitor's copy of an already cheap trigger, after all.

guest · 01-03-2014, 06:29 AM

Thank you...

Might get this one unless there is better alternative. The 602 seems to be more reliable (on reading the forum) than the 603.

If the 602N is the better then I will by this...

http://www.amazon.co.uk/Yongnuo-2-4GHz-Wireless-Remote-Control/dp/B005VM1DW6...ongNuo+RF-602N

**THoog** · 01-03-2014, 10:04 AM

I haven't had any experience with the RF-602, but my RF-603Ns (for Nikon) seem to work fine. I understand the RF-603Cs (for Canon) never wake up to switch to transmit mode on a Pentax. With the RF-602, one unit is a dedicated transmitter. You will need to change a setting on your YN-560 III to use 602 mode instead of 603.

sterretje · 01-03-2014, 10:28 AM - **1 Like**

RF602 seems to give some people grief with unreliable 1/180s. You can do a search

guest · 01-03-2014, 01:58 PM

AAaaaaaahhhhh

OK

So if I buy this..

Yongnuo RF-603 N3 2.4GHz Wireless Flash Trigger: Amazon.co.uk: Electronics

will it work?

Prefer the first (604n) because of the locking wheel and its cheaper

**THoog** · 01-03-2014, 02:20 PM

Yes, I have those, and they will definitely work. If you want to save a little, look for a pair that doesn't come with a camera remote cable (cable to trigger the camera). The N1/N2/N3/N4 indicates which cable comes with the set, and of course, the only one that works with the K-30 is a Canon C1. But if you don't plan on triggering the camera remotely, you won't need it.

Since you already have a YN-560 III, you could just get a single transceiver to go on the camera:
Yongnuo RF603 N3 Flash Trigger Receiver for Nikon: Amazon.co.uk: Electronics

guest · 01-03-2014, 02:32 PM

Originally posted by THoog

Yes, I have those, and they will definitely work. If you want to save a little, look for a pair that doesn't come with a camera remote cable (cable to trigger the camera). The N1/N2/N3/N4 indicates which cable comes with the set, and of course, the only one that works with the K-30 is a Canon C1. But if you don't plan on triggering the camera remotely, you won't need it.

Since you already have a YN-560 III, you could just get a single transceiver to go on the camera:
Yongnuo RF603 N3 Flash Trigger Receiver for Nikon: Amazon.co.uk: Electronics

Thank you very much.

adwb · 01-04-2014, 02:05 AM

Am I missing something ? Every thing shown despite being called triggers look like revivers to me a trigger goes on the hot shoe as we all know and a receiver connects to the flash via its hot shoe or cable?
The triggers I have don't look like these but the receivers do?
Example http://www.amazon.co.uk/PT-04A-Wireless-Trigger-Receivers-Olympus/dp/B003RHV...eywords=ishoot

**THoog** · 01-04-2014, 09:01 AM

The YongNuo RF-603 is a transceiver - it can be a transmitter/trigger or receiver. It will go into transmitter (TX) mode on a Pentax body if (1) it is the RF-603N version for Nikon, (2) it is on the hotshoe, and (3) the camera is 'awake'. The version for Canon does not detect the 'awake' signal from a Pentax.

The just-released RF-603 II has a switch to force the unit into TX mode, as does the NEEWER RF-604 referenced in the original post. This can be useful if you want to take the unit off the body and use it as a remote fob, or if you get tired of having to 'wake' the camera by half-pressing the shutter, or if you have Canon and Pentax bodies (I think this is true - I haven't gotten one to test yet).

guest · 01-09-2014, 01:52 PM

Just to follow up on this thread. I bought the rf-604 which works perfectly with the yn-560 III (you must have the yn-560 on Channel 16) and the k-30.

Just thought I would update this for anyone else thinking of buying one.

A big thank you for everyone's help

01-03-2014, 05:47 AM	#1
guest New Member Join Date: Dec 2013 Posts: 21	Trigger Staff note: This post may contain affiliate links, which means Pentax Forums may earn a small commission if a visitor clicks through and makes a purchase. If you would like to support the forum directly, you may also make a donation here. Can any one tell me if this trigger will work with my k-30 and the wireless YN560 III http://www.amazon.co.uk/NEEWER%C2%AE-RF-604-Wireless-Flash-Trigger/dp/B00C6P...keywords=rf604 this is the flash that i bought http://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B00EDHERPK/ref=oh_details_o02_s00_i01?ie=UTF8&psc=1 Thank you

01-03-2014, 02:32 PM	#8
guest New Member Join Date: Dec 2013 Posts: 21 Original Poster	Originally posted by THoog Yes, I have those, and they will definitely work. If you want to save a little, look for a pair that doesn't come with a camera remote cable (cable to trigger the camera). The N1/N2/N3/N4 indicates which cable comes with the set, and of course, the only one that works with the K-30 is a Canon C1. But if you don't plan on triggering the camera remotely, you won't need it. Since you already have a YN-560 III, you could just get a single transceiver to go on the camera: Yongnuo RF603 N3 Flash Trigger Receiver for Nikon: Amazon.co.uk: Electronics Thank you very much. Last edited by guest; 01-03-2014 at 02:39 PM.

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01-03-2014, 06:20 AM - 1 Like	#2
THoog Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: North Carolina Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 3,685	From what I've read, the RF604 is a slightly improved ~~ripoff~~ unauthorized copy of the YongNuo RF-603, made by another company in Shenzhen. It has a couple features that were just added to the new RF-603 II, like a nut to secure the hotshoe and a dedicated TX switch, plus a "602" mode to be compatible with RF-602s. If it really does everything that a YongNuo RF-603N does (only the Nikon version of the RF-603 will 'wake up' on a Pentax camera), then it should work with a K-30 and YN-560 III, but I haven't read anything to say how reliable it would be - it is a competitor's copy of an already cheap trigger, after all.

01-03-2014, 06:29 AM	#3
guest New Member Join Date: Dec 2013 Posts: 21 Original Poster	Thank you... Might get this one unless there is better alternative. The 602 seems to be more reliable (on reading the forum) than the 603. If the 602N is the better then I will by this... http://www.amazon.co.uk/Yongnuo-2-4GHz-Wireless-Remote-Control/dp/B005VM1DW6...ongNuo+RF-602N

01-03-2014, 10:04 AM	#4
THoog Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: North Carolina Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 3,685	I haven't had any experience with the RF-602, but my RF-603Ns (for Nikon) seem to work fine. I understand the RF-603Cs (for Canon) never wake up to switch to transmit mode on a Pentax. With the RF-602, one unit is a dedicated transmitter. You will need to change a setting on your YN-560 III to use 602 mode instead of 603.

01-03-2014, 10:28 AM - 1 Like	#5
sterretje Veteran Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Roodepoort, South Africa Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 3,561	RF602 seems to give some people grief with unreliable 1/180s. You can do a search

01-03-2014, 01:58 PM	#6
guest New Member Join Date: Dec 2013 Posts: 21 Original Poster	AAaaaaaahhhhh OK So if I buy this.. Yongnuo RF-603 N3 2.4GHz Wireless Flash Trigger: Amazon.co.uk: Electronics will it work? Prefer the first (604n) because of the locking wheel and its cheaper

01-03-2014, 02:20 PM	#7
THoog Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: North Carolina Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 3,685	Yes, I have those, and they will definitely work. If you want to save a little, look for a pair that doesn't come with a camera remote cable (cable to trigger the camera). The N1/N2/N3/N4 indicates which cable comes with the set, and of course, the only one that works with the K-30 is a Canon C1. But if you don't plan on triggering the camera remotely, you won't need it. Since you already have a YN-560 III, you could just get a single transceiver to go on the camera: Yongnuo RF603 N3 Flash Trigger Receiver for Nikon: Amazon.co.uk: Electronics

01-04-2014, 02:05 AM	#9
adwb Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Bristol UK Photos: Gallery Posts: 1,636	Am I missing something ? Every thing shown despite being called triggers look like revivers to me a trigger goes on the hot shoe as we all know and a receiver connects to the flash via its hot shoe or cable? The triggers I have don't look like these but the receivers do? Example http://www.amazon.co.uk/PT-04A-Wireless-Trigger-Receivers-Olympus/dp/B003RHV...eywords=ishoot

01-04-2014, 09:01 AM	#10
THoog Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: North Carolina Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 3,685	The YongNuo RF-603 is a transceiver - it can be a transmitter/trigger or receiver. It will go into transmitter (TX) mode on a Pentax body if (1) it is the RF-603N version for Nikon, (2) it is on the hotshoe, and (3) the camera is 'awake'. The version for Canon does not detect the 'awake' signal from a Pentax. The just-released RF-603 II has a switch to force the unit into TX mode, as does the NEEWER RF-604 referenced in the original post. This can be useful if you want to take the unit off the body and use it as a remote fob, or if you get tired of having to 'wake' the camera by half-pressing the shutter, or if you have Canon and Pentax bodies (I think this is true - I haven't gotten one to test yet).

01-09-2014, 01:52 PM	#11
guest New Member Join Date: Dec 2013 Posts: 21 Original Poster	Just to follow up on this thread. I bought the rf-604 which works perfectly with the yn-560 III (you must have the yn-560 on Channel 16) and the k-30. Just thought I would update this for anyone else thinking of buying one. A big thank you for everyone's help