Help with Yongnuo Flash Trigger

Classpro · 01-10-2015, 12:51 PM

I bought a Yongnuo YN560IV flash, and a Yongnuo RF-603C trigger, and cannot get the trigger mounted in the hot shoe of the camera to trigger the flash.

I set both the flash and the trigger to the same channel (and tried several different channels).
I mounted the trigger to the camera hot shoe and turned it on.
I set the flash to rx mode, Identified the trigger as an "Rf 60 3"
The right green light on the trigger is lit. The left light is not.
I have no idea what the "Gr" option does. I've set it to C, C1, C2, C3 - doesn't seem to make any difference.
Pressing the shutter does not trigger the flash.

Any help or suggestions appreciated.

**jatrax** · 01-10-2015, 12:54 PM

What is your shutter speed?

**Rudy** · 01-10-2015, 02:00 PM

I was investigating these triggers too and I found this video that says 603c version 1 does not work with Pentax but 603n ii and 603c ii (version 2) works with Pentax. I think I will buy 603n ii

http://youtu.be/UFt0ADfaqsQ

**geomez** · 01-10-2015, 02:15 PM

Originally posted by Classpro

I bought a Yongnuo YN560IV flash, and a Yongnuo RF-603C trigger, and cannot get the trigger mounted in the hot shoe of the camera to trigger the flash.

I set both the flash and the trigger to the same channel (and tried several different channels).
I mounted the trigger to the camera hot shoe and turned it on.
I set the flash to rx mode, Identified the trigger as an "Rf 60 3"
The right green light on the trigger is lit. The left light is not.
I have no idea what the "Gr" option does. I've set it to C, C1, C2, C3 - doesn't seem to make any difference.
Pressing the shutter does not trigger the flash.

Any help or suggestions appreciated.

Did you put the flash in wireless mode?

geru2000 · 01-10-2015, 04:16 PM

Originally posted by geomez

Did you put the flash in wireless mode?

No need unless you're triggering optically.

---------- Post added 01-10-2015 at 06:20 PM ----------

Originally posted by Rudy

I was investigating these triggers too and I found this video that says 603c version 1 does not work with Pentax but 603n ii and 603c ii (version 2) works with Pentax. I think I will buy 603n ii

http://youtu.be/UFt0ADfaqsQ

You're correct version 1 doesn't work with Pentax.

The n and c II are the same triggers the difference is the shutter cable. Buy the C version to get the shutter cable that works with Pentax. They work fine on my K30.

Brooke Meyer · 01-11-2015, 12:53 AM

Buy the Nikon CII version, the pins are not the same. Photos in my post from Dec.

https://www.pentaxforums.com/forums/125-flashes-lighting-studio/282170-how-do...ml#post3070433

01-10-2015, 12:51 PM	#1
Classpro New Member Join Date: Dec 2014 Photos: Gallery Posts: 7	Help with Yongnuo Flash Trigger I bought a Yongnuo YN560IV flash, and a Yongnuo RF-603C trigger, and cannot get the trigger mounted in the hot shoe of the camera to trigger the flash. I set both the flash and the trigger to the same channel (and tried several different channels). I mounted the trigger to the camera hot shoe and turned it on. I set the flash to rx mode, Identified the trigger as an "Rf 60 3" The right green light on the trigger is lit. The left light is not. I have no idea what the "Gr" option does. I've set it to C, C1, C2, C3 - doesn't seem to make any difference. Pressing the shutter does not trigger the flash. Any help or suggestions appreciated.

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Rudy Site Supporter Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Texas Photos: Gallery Posts: 99	I was investigating these triggers too and I found this video that says 603c version 1 does not work with Pentax but 603n ii and 603c ii (version 2) works with Pentax. I think I will buy 603n ii http://youtu.be/UFt0ADfaqsQ

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geomez Site Supporter Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Preskitt Arizona Photos: Gallery Posts: 1,756	Originally posted by Classpro I bought a Yongnuo YN560IV flash, and a Yongnuo RF-603C trigger, and cannot get the trigger mounted in the hot shoe of the camera to trigger the flash. I set both the flash and the trigger to the same channel (and tried several different channels). I mounted the trigger to the camera hot shoe and turned it on. I set the flash to rx mode, Identified the trigger as an "Rf 60 3" The right green light on the trigger is lit. The left light is not. I have no idea what the "Gr" option does. I've set it to C, C1, C2, C3 - doesn't seem to make any difference. Pressing the shutter does not trigger the flash. Any help or suggestions appreciated. Did you put the flash in wireless mode?

01-10-2015, 04:16 PM	#5
geru2000 Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Watertown, NY Posts: 267	Originally posted by geomez Did you put the flash in wireless mode? No need unless you're triggering optically. ---------- Post added 01-10-2015 at 06:20 PM ---------- Originally posted by Rudy I was investigating these triggers too and I found this video that says 603c version 1 does not work with Pentax but 603n ii and 603c ii (version 2) works with Pentax. I think I will buy 603n ii http://youtu.be/UFt0ADfaqsQ You're correct version 1 doesn't work with Pentax. The n and c II are the same triggers the difference is the shutter cable. Buy the C version to get the shutter cable that works with Pentax. They work fine on my K30.

01-11-2015, 12:53 AM	#6
Brooke Meyer Guest	Buy the Nikon CII version, the pins are not the same. Photos in my post from Dec. https://www.pentaxforums.com/forums/125-flashes-lighting-studio/282170-how-do...ml#post3070433

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