YN560TX Won't Trigger when Shutter Released, Works in Test.

IsaacT · 02-05-2015, 12:57 AM

I bought a Yongnuo 560-III and a 560TX to control it to try out some Creative Lighting.

I have done everything I can think of to connect the two, and now the TX controller will fire the YN560-III but ONLY in Test Button. When I try to take a picture with my Pentax K5II nothing happens even though it shows them being connected to each other.

I have tried Flash On and Flash Wireless. I am in M mode on the flash, with both set to Channel 2, and Group A. Everything appears to be hooked up fine, but no flash.

I have the Nikon version of the YN560TX because I read on a number of threads that it was the better one for Pentax. Is there an issue with the Nikon?

Any help would be very much appreciated. I have used google searches, specific forum searches, and watched youtube videos.

Thanks,
Isaac

RAART · 02-05-2015, 02:02 AM

Shutter speed bellow 1/180s???

IsaacT · 02-05-2015, 02:07 AM

Stupid is as stupid does I suppose...

Thank you RAART! I am new to flash lighting, and while I have read in the past that there is a max flash sync I did not connect those dots. It works perfectly now and I can sleep.

LensBeginner · 02-05-2015, 02:16 AM

~~M? Shouldn't it be in S2 or something?~~
Ah well, all's well etc.

RAART · 02-05-2015, 04:18 AM

Glad that it worked well at the end...

02-05-2015, 12:57 AM	#1
IsaacT Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2014 Location: Austin, TX Posts: 123	YN560TX Won't Trigger when Shutter Released, Works in Test. I bought a Yongnuo 560-III and a 560TX to control it to try out some Creative Lighting. I have done everything I can think of to connect the two, and now the TX controller will fire the YN560-III but ONLY in Test Button. When I try to take a picture with my Pentax K5II nothing happens even though it shows them being connected to each other. I have tried Flash On and Flash Wireless. I am in M mode on the flash, with both set to Channel 2, and Group A. Everything appears to be hooked up fine, but no flash. I have the Nikon version of the YN560TX because I read on a number of threads that it was the better one for Pentax. Is there an issue with the Nikon? Any help would be very much appreciated. I have used google searches, specific forum searches, and watched youtube videos. Thanks, Isaac

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02-05-2015, 02:02 AM	#2
RAART Veteran Member Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: Oakville, ON Photos: Gallery Posts: 1,095	Shutter speed bellow 1/180s???

02-05-2015, 02:07 AM	#3
IsaacT Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2014 Location: Austin, TX Posts: 123 Original Poster	Stupid is as stupid does I suppose... Thank you RAART! I am new to flash lighting, and while I have read in the past that there is a max flash sync I did not connect those dots. It works perfectly now and I can sleep.

02-05-2015, 02:16 AM	#4
LensBeginner Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2014 Photos: Albums Posts: 4,696	~~M? Shouldn't it be in S2 or something?~~ Ah well, all's well etc.

02-05-2015, 04:18 AM	#5
RAART Veteran Member Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: Oakville, ON Photos: Gallery Posts: 1,095	Glad that it worked well at the end...