Quick Overview:
Yongnuo Upgraded 2nd. Generation flash YN-560 II, we added some new function and changed the apprearance a little based on 1st. generation YN-560.
New added Features and function:
1), New LCD Display
We remove away from the battery of LEDs on the back panel to indicate vital information such as power level, zoom step and flash mode / slave mode, it's more clearly and directly.
2), New Multi Mode Function
YN560 II is the first Chinese full manual-flash with a multi mode. Multi mode is a second flash mode for YN-560 II, in addition to the full-manual mode “M”, and also in addition to the 2 full-manual slave modes “S1″ and “S2″ which can’t be combined with the multi-mode option.
Multi mode allows firing a series of rapid flashes with a shutter release to produce a stroboscopic effect in the resulting picture. It's often used to show different phases of movement of aBMX cyclist, skateboarder or gymnast, for example, or any other object traveling through the frame.
3), Power Low Indicator / Battery Warning
This feature can give you warning before it's too late, and not only after the power is out, it's also YONGNUO first full-manual flash with this function.
4), New Slave Sensor Cover Design
The flat, one-piece plastic screen has been replaced.
5), New Button Material
The Same Features as the 1st. generation YN-560
a), New Power zoom function:
You can push the button on the flash and make it covered focal length range from 24mm to 105mm.
b), Guide number: 58 at ISO100, 105MM
c), Slave function ( S1, S2 mode):
You just can use YN-460 and YN-460 II in indoor and at a very weak light, but for YN-560 II, you can use it in outdoor environment, and the wireless triggering distance is as around 15m.
d), Sound Indicator:
When the charging process is finished, the flash will give a tich sound, so you may concentrate on the creation process. ( The sound can be closed )
e), New Charging socket for external power pack:
You can charge this YN-560 II to meet the higher demand for charging recycel, you can use SF-18for Canon version and SF-17 for Canon version to charge it.
f), New PC synchronous port:
It's the 3.5mm standard PC port, you can use YN-560 II with the flash trigger via the cable with 3.5mm port. For RF-602, you can use the RF-602 021 / 3.5mm cable, and so on....
g), Super speed of charging recycle:
It only takes 3 seconds in charging after full power output. Even without new batteries, you can get the super charging speed that it only needs 4-5 seconds, you can completely get rid of the nightmare of anxious waiting for charging,. In addition, you can use the external power pack to accelerate the charging speed once more.
h), Supporting high speed continuous shooting:
Under the ouput level of 1/8 or below, YN-560 II can support the 8FPS high speed continuous shooting.
i), The Improved power saving mode:
In the power saving mode, the flash keep sidle for 3 minutes and then it will setp into the dormancy state in order to save power. and it will automatically shutdown aftger keeping idle for 15 minutes. If you disabled the power saving mode, the power saving indicator will be on, the flash won't step into the dormancy state aftger being stopped. It will be automatically shut down after 30 minutes
j), The more fine output control:
The adjustment range of YN-560 output level is 1/1, 1/2, 1/4, 1/8, 1/16, 1/32, 1/64, 1/128, there are 8 levels of putput and each level has 8 ine tuning stalls.
k), The automatic setting saving:
It can automatically save your current setting.
l), Overheating protection:
If it is used too frequently, its overheating protection function will be triggered, the red and green lights of the charging indicator will blink alternatively, and it will be locked. in such case, please wait for about 3 minutes to cancel the protection before continuing the using.
m), Maually set the zooming position:
The coverd focal length of the flash will switch in circel of 14 / 28 / 35 / 50 / 70 / 80 / 105mm by pressing the button.
Advanced Application:
1. Fine tuning the output power
2. Multi-flash Lighting Application
3. Buttons are effective immediately
4. The use of external charging box
5. High-speed continuous shooting
6. Rear-curtain Sync
7. Reflection Flash
8. Using the built-in Bounce Card
9. Using the built-in Wide-angle Diffuse
Suit for ANY Standard Hot Shoe DSLR Camera, such as Canon, Nikon, Pentax, Olympus.
And you can use RF-602 / RF-603 / Flash Bracket / Flash Umbrella / Ball Head with this flash.
Circuit design Insulated Gate Bipolar Transistor (IGBT)
Guide No. 58 meters (ISO 100, 105mm)
Flash mode M, S1, S2, Multi
Zoom range 24, 28, 35, 50, 70, 80, 105mm
Vertical rotation angle -7~90 degrees
Horizontal rotation angle 0~270 degrees
Power supply 4×AAsize batteries (Alkaline or Ni-MH are usable)
Lighting times 100~1500 times (AA alkaline cell used)
Recycle time approx 3s (AA alkaline cell used)
Color temperature 5600k
Flash time 1/200s~1/20000s
Flash control 8 levels of output control (1/128~1/1), 29 levels of fine tuning
External interface hot shoe, PC port and eternal charging port
Wireless triggering distance 20~25m indoor, 10~15m outdoor
Additional features The electronic flash head zooming, sound signal, automatically saving setting, PC port, power saving
mode and over heat protection
Dimensions 60×190×78mm (Extended state)
Net weight 350g
Package Including:
1 x YN-560 II with Metal Hot Shoe
1 X 580EX Flash diffuser cover ( for free )
1 x Mini Stand
1 x Protecting bag with Wrapped Air Bubble Sheet
1 x Manual in English and Chinese
1 x Original Box
