RF602 or RF603's?

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i've just bought a Yongnuo 560 to 'compliment' the Nissin Di622 I have, which I think will be going on the bay of E very shortly.

I'm wondering which triggers I should be looking at, as I'm a little confused. RF602's or RF603's?

Also, where's the best place to get them, can anyone point me in the right direction as well. Most eBayer sellers appear to be in China/Far East.

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Now to 602 or 603. That's the question!

Cant help you with that Dave, I use 603's to fire my studio flash plus remote firing of my Nikons but don't use any hotshoe guns

Toonie
 
Thanks all for the info.

I like the look of the RF603's however, I can't see anywhere where it tells me they're suitable to use with a 5D Mk1 whereas the RF602's appear to list it. :thinking:
 
Either are compatible.

They are simple dumb triggers, despite the multi pins on the triggers/receivers which are for waking up functions etc. That's why they have nikon/canon versions.

Why would looks come into it? PW have the ugliest triggers in all of Christendom, never did them any harm.

603s are a pain in the arse with flash meters too.
 
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wibbly said:
Thanks all for the info.

I like the look of the RF603's however, I can't see anywhere where it tells me they're suitable to use with a 5D Mk1 whereas the RF602's appear to list it. :thinking:
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I use the RF603's on my canon 5D MK1 & my canon G1-X:thumbs:
 
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Personally I'd suggest the YN622c's - more expensive but very good.

I have a couple of 602's but now I just use them as a remote trigger, no experience of the 603s though sorry.
 
Kris said:
Either are compatible.

They are simple dumb triggers, despite the multi pins on the triggers/receivers which are for waking up functions etc. That's why they have nikon/canon versions.

Why would looks come into it? PW have the ugliest triggers in all of Christendom, never did them any harm.
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Well, when I say 'look' albeit I think the RF603's are slightly more aesthetic, what I really meant was I like the fact that they are transceivers, so either can be put on flash or camera. I also like the fact that they can be used as a shutter release.

With regards to compatibility, I am still unsure. I've done a quick search on Google, but nothing conclusive can be found one way or another as to whether the 603 is compatible with the 5Dc.

It looks as if the 602's are, so that may end up being the choice. I'm not actually greatly fussed one way or another - so long as they work! :)
 
wibbly said:
Well, when I say 'look' albeit I think the RF603's are slightly more aesthetic, what I really meant was I like the fact that they are transceivers, so either can be put on flash or camera. I also like the fact that they can be used as a shutter release.

With regards to compatibility, I am still unsure. I've done a quick search on Google, but nothing conclusive can be found one way or another as to whether the 603 is compatible with the 5Dc.

It looks as if the 602's are, so that may end up being the choice. I'm not actually greatly fussed one way or another - so long as they work! :)
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SEE MY POST ABOVE
 
If you are ever going to want to use them as a remote trigger, then go with the 602's. If you aren't then forget the 603's and jump straight to the 622's, especially if you're using them with flashguns.
 
DemiLion said:
If you are ever going to want to use them as a remote trigger, then go with the 602's. If you aren't then forget the 603's and jump straight to the 622's, especially if you're using them with flashguns.
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Why do you say that… (he says in trepidation having just bought a pair of 603's) :D

I hadn't heard of the 622's before, are they better as they are an ETTL trigger?
 
wibbly said:
Why do you say that… (he says in trepidation having just bought a pair of 603's) :D

I hadn't heard of the 622's before, are they better as they are an ETTL trigger?
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They ARE an ETTL trigger, the 603's aren't - they just offer pass through.

Also the 602's are far better shutter remotes than both of them.
 
DemiLion said:
They ARE an ETTL trigger, the 603's aren't - they just offer pass through.

Also the 602's are far better shutter remotes than both of them.
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Right thanks. Just had a nose at them, but as a flash beginner a bit more than I want to pay at present.

Maybe if I get more involved with it I'll look at them in the future.

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The transceiver design is a benefit, but comes with a very serious disadvantage. They can not be in transmit mode unless they are attached to a camera, and then they use a special channel. Thus, they are pretty much useless when using a flash meter, as you have to carry the camera to where you are taking a reading from, hold the meter in one hand, the camera and 603 in the other, and press the test button with your third hand.

602s can be very easily used as shutter releases. 603s are a pain in the arse to use as shutter releases for the same reason as above.

603s have a hotshoe underneath, rather than the metal 5/8ths hole like the 602s. This requires pinching coldshoes on the umbrella bracket.

The pass through on a 603 (not ttl) is pretty much pointless, as there is no locking nut on the 603. Thus, your flash and 603 is going to slide out off the camera given any pressure.

622s are pretty much fantastic, THE trigger of the moment. Utterly revolutionary at their price point. I'm already up to six units, with a few more to follow. However, I do stick a 602 in the camera mounted 622 pass through for manual and ttl possibilities at the same time.
 
DemiLion said:
Also the 602's are far better shutter remotes than both of them.
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What's the difference between them for wireless shutter release? I can't say I've ever thought of anything that should be different about the way the 603s do it except maybe a locking option.
 
DazJW said:
What's the difference between them for wireless shutter release? I can't say I've ever thought of anything that should be different about the way the 603s do it except maybe a locking option.
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603s can only trigger remotely when off camera. 602s can do it from the hotshot, making them far more practical.
 
DemiLion said:
603s can only trigger remotely when off camera. 602s can do it from the hotshot, making them far more practical.
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I think you may have been misled, the 603s can definitely act as a wired or wireless shutter release while sat on the camera's hotshoe (or while not sat in it) and with or without a flash on either of the units.
I think the manual actually suggests it's a requirement for the unit to be on the hotshoe for remote release to work though it isn't in reality.
 
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DazJW said:
I think you may have been misled, the 603s can definitely act as a wired or wireless shutter release while sat on the camera's hotshoe (or while not sat in it) and with or without a flash on either of the units.
I think the manual actually suggests it's a requirement for the unit to be on the hotshoe for remote release to work though it isn't in reality.
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I meant that you can't fire the Tx from the camera's hotshoe whilst it's acting as a remote trigger.
 
Hi

I'm confused on the 603's
I've got a pair, works fine as a remote trigger, but can't get it to work as a slave. Does it not do this, I mean if shoot on 1 camera and it shoots on the other as well ?
If it does how do you get it to work.

Thanks

John
 
Johnraiders said:
Hi

I'm confused on the 603's
I've got a pair, works fine as a remote trigger, but can't get it to work as a slave. Does it not do this, I mean if shoot on 1 camera and it shoots on the other as well ?
If it does how do you get it to work.

Thanks

John
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I don't quite understand what you are asking John. Are you trying to fire 2 camera's @ the same time? To do this you would need 3 603's & 2 leads.

Toonie
 
Hi

Knew I'd explained it badly

I have 2 cameras and when I press trigger on one I want it to shoot on other one as well, nothing to do with flashes.
I thought 602 would let me do this

Thanks

John
 
Johnraiders said:
Hi

Knew I'd explained it badly

I have 2 cameras and when I press trigger on one I want it to shoot on other one as well, nothing to do with flashes.
I thought 602 would let me do this

Thanks

John
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The 603 will only trigger another camera if the transmitter is OFF a hotshoe. IE : Handheld
If you are wanting to fire a second camera at the same time as your primary camera, 602s are a better choice.
 
wibbly said:
Thanks all for the info.

I like the look of the RF603's however, I can't see anywhere where it tells me they're suitable to use with a 5D Mk1 whereas the RF602's appear to list it. :thinking:
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I'm using RF603s with the 5D Mk1. 1/160 and off you go.

Advantages of the RF630: transceiver, AAA batteries, normal PC-sync port
Disadvantage: no more mounting hole and no locking mechanism

If you don't mind spending double, the Strato II are probably a overall better choice.
 
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