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Yongnuo Speedlite YN468-II User Manual

Yongnuo Speedlite YN468-II
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USER MANUAL
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Yongnuo Speedlite YN468-II Specifications

General IconGeneral
Power Source4 x AA Batteries
Color Temperature5600K
LCD DisplayYes
Guide Number33 (ISO 100, 35mm)
Flash ModesMulti
Zoom Range24-105mm
Recycle Time3 seconds (Ni-MH)
Vertical Rotation Angle90 degrees
Horizontal Rotation Angle0 to 270°
Wireless FunctionYes (Optical Slave)
Compatible BrandsCanon, Nikon

Summary

I. Caution

II. Nomenclature

LCD panel description

Explanation and labeling of the flash unit's LCD screen indicators.

III. Installation Instruction

1. Install Batteries

Step-by-step guide for inserting batteries into the flash unit.

2. Mount the speedlite on your camera

Instructions for attaching the flash unit to a camera's hot shoe.

IV. Basic Functions

1. Basic Operations

Overview of the flash unit's primary buttons and their functions.

Status and meaning of [Charging indicator]

Explanation of the charging indicator light statuses and their meanings.

2. Power-on and Power-off

Procedure for turning the flash unit on and off using the power switch.

3. TTL Mode

Description of Through-The-Lens (TTL) automatic flash exposure mode.

4. M Mode

Explanation of Manual (M) flash mode for setting power output.

5. Multi Mode

Details on the Multi flash mode for stroboscopic effects and settings.

6. S1/S2 Mode

Guide to S1/S2 modes for wireless slave flash synchronization.

7. Menu Access of Camera

How to control flash settings via compatible camera menus.

8. Test Flash

Procedure for performing a test flash to check functionality.

9. Power-saving Function

Information on automatic power-off features to conserve battery.

10. Overheating Protection

Explanation of the flash unit's overheating protection mechanism.

11. Auto Zoom

How the flash head automatically adjusts zoom for illumination.

12. Set the focus position of the light head manually

Manual control for setting the flash head's zoom position.

V. Advanced Application

1. Multi-lamp Lighting Application

Techniques for using multiple flash units for creative lighting.

2. Exposure Bracketing (FEB)

Using the camera's Exposure Bracketing (FEB) function with the flash.

3. FV Lock (Nikon)

Flash exposure lock function for Nikon cameras.

4. FE Lock (Canon)

Flash exposure lock function for Canon cameras.

5. Rear-curtain Sync

Utilizing rear-curtain sync for trailing light effects.

6. Application of AF LED

Using the AF LED light to assist camera focusing.

7. Exposure Compensation

Adjusting flash output compensation for better exposure results.

8. Reflection Flash

Technique of bounce flash for softer, more natural lighting.

9. Use Reflection Board to Take Photos

Using the reflection board for eye catchlights and enhanced portraits.

10. Use Wide-angle Diffuser

Extending flash coverage with the wide-angle diffuser.

VI. Specifications

VII. Possible problems during use and solutions

1. The AF LED is not on?

Troubleshooting steps if the AF LED assist light fails to activate.

2. Photos are under exposure or over exposure?

Diagnosing and correcting underexposed or overexposed flash photos.

3. Vignetting appears in photos or only part of the subject is illuminated?

Resolving vignetting issues and uneven illumination in photos.

4. Adjustments for Over/Underexposure

Adjusting camera settings for optimal exposure with the flash unit.

5. Flash control panel dim

Addressing a dim flash control panel by removing a protective film.

6. The flash light is abnormal?

Troubleshooting steps for abnormal flash light behavior.

7. Precaution for outdoor use of lambency umbrella

Precautions for outdoor use of umbrellas with the flash unit.

8. S1 and S2 lead flash without the camera failed?

Situations to avoid for proper S1/S2 wireless flash synchronization.

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