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Yongnuo YN560-III Speedlite

BH #YOYN5603 • MFR #YN-560III
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Yongnuo YN560-III Speedlite
Key Features
  • 2.4 GHz Receiver with 328' Range
  • Guide Number: 190' at ISO 100 and 105mm
  • Zoom Range: 24-105mm (18mm with Panel)
  • Output Range: 1/1 to 1/128
Featuring a 2.4 GHz wireless radio receiver, the Yongnuo YN560-III Speedlite is a long range manual flash unit capable of being triggered from up to 300' away with the YN560-TX, RF-603, and RF-602 wireless transmitters. The YN560-III is powerful with a guide number of 190' at ISO 100 and 105mm. The unit is also quite versatile with a zoom range of 24-105mm, which is able to be expanded to 18mm with the built-in wide-angle diffuser. Additionally, this output can be adjusted from 1/1 to 1/128 power in 1/3 and 1/2 EV steps.
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Yongnuo YN560 III Overview

Featuring a 2.4 GHz wireless radio receiver, the Yongnuo YN560-III Speedlite is a long range manual flash unit capable of being triggered from up to 300' away with the YN560-TX, RF-603, and RF-602 wireless transmitters. The YN560-III is powerful with a guide number of 190' at ISO 100 and 105mm. The unit is also quite versatile with a zoom range of 24-105mm, which is able to be expanded to 18mm with the built-in wide-angle diffuser. Additionally, this output can be adjusted from 1/1 to 1/128 power in 1/3 and 1/2 EV steps.

Full bounce and swivel lighting is possible due to -7 to 90° tilt and 270° of rotation with the locking flash head. The flash can also be triggered optically with either instant sync or skip pre-flash options for simpler off-camera firing. A built-in PC sync port further enhances the flash's connectivity and a Multi mode allows for stroboscopic lighting effects. The flash runs on 4 AA batteries and has a recycle time of about 3 seconds. It comes with a protective case and a stand.

Supports the YN560-TX, RF-603, and RF-602 wireless transmitters and can operate on any of the 16 available channels
Metal hot shoe for standard on-camera triggering
Large LCD screen for viewing settings and making adjustments
Socket for SF-18C or SF-17C external power pack
Audible flash ready indicators
100-1500 flashes from one set of batteries
Automatically saves your current settings
Built-in bounce card
Color temperature of 5600K
Eight levels of flash output from 1/1 to 1/128 with 29 individual settings
Optical triggering range of 66-82' indoors or 33-49' outdoors

Yongnuo YN560 III Specs

Key Specs
Guide Number
190.29' / 58 m at ISO 100 (105 mm Position)
Bounce/Vertical Adjustment
-7 to +90°
Swivel/Horizontal Adjustment
270°
Exposure Control
Manual
Wireless Operation
Radio (Manual)
Up to 300' / 91.44 m (Slave)
Optical Pulse (Manual)
Up to 82.02' / 25 m
Internal Power
4x AA Alkaline/NiMH (Not Included)
Off-Camera Terminal
PC
Flash Head
Guide Number
190.29' / 58 m at ISO 100 (105 mm Position)
Coverage
Full-Frame
24 to 105 mm
18 mm (with Wide-Angle Adapter)
Bounce/Vertical Adjustment
-7 to +90°
Swivel/Horizontal Adjustment
270°
Flash Duration
1/200 to 1/20000 Second
Recycle Time
Approx. 3 Seconds
Secondary Illumination
No
Exposure Control
Exposure Control
Manual
Flash Modes
No
Power Range
1/1 to 1/128 (Manual)
Wireless
Wireless Operation
Radio (Manual)
Up to 300' / 91.44 m (Slave)
Optical Pulse (Manual)
Up to 82.02' / 25 m
Wireless Channels
16
Remote Timing Modes
Instant Sync
Skip Preflash
Power
Internal Power
4x AA Alkaline/NiMH (Not Included)
External Power Pack Compatible
Yes
General
Mount
Shoe
Off-Camera Terminal
PC
Dimensions (W x H x D)
2.4 x 7.5 x 3.1" / 60 x 190 x 78 mm
Weight
12.35 oz / 350 g
Packaging Info
Package Weight
1.17 lb
Box Dimensions (LxWxH)
8.45 x 3.85 x 3.45"

Yongnuo YN560 III Reviews

Bought one years ago for no good reason and...

By Eric
Rated 5 out of 5
Date: 2025-03-05

Works well, inexpensive. Bang for the buck can't be beat. I'd love to see these with a rechargeable battery integrated instead of AAs but that's just a wish.

Simply Amazing Quality

By James T.
Rated 5 out of 5
Date: 2022-07-05

I bought two of these speedlights after seeing Dustin Dolby use them on his Workphlo YouTube product photography lighting tutorial channel. I was immediately intrigued by the fact that these lights have built-in triggers. So, that would mean no more Pocket Wizards dangling from my lights, as great as they are. Totally wireless triggering leaves me free to easily hand-hold the lights if necessary and just makes life easier all around. I used to try velcro-ing or taping the Pocket Wizards to the light stands, which was a bit difficult but it worked OK, but hand-holding required wrangling them as well as the speedlight and the modifier. Now, I'm totally wireless! And I also bought the YN560-TX hot shoe transmitter so I can control flash output, zoom and on/off all from the camera. No more standing on my toes, crouching down or craning my neck trying to see what power I have the speedlights set to during a shoot. It's all right in front of me and I can change it easily. It really saves my back! And the quality of these lights-excellent. Very solid build and smooth action. It looks and feels like a more expensive light. And they work flawlessly. There's a PC connector as well as a power pack receptacle so I can use my BOLT power pack with them. And I do. Awesome. Dustin shows you how to make totally pro images with inexpensive equipment and these YN560-III speedlights are totally pro. And they're so amazingly priced @ $75...the newer YN560-IV is $85, and the TX controller is only $45. I highly recommend this speedlight system if you're looking to get very good equipment that produces excellent results at a lower price point. *Note that I use them for small product photography set-ups in the studio. For situations where you need super-fast recycling times (e.g. shooting weddings) you'll likely need more expensive speedlights that can handle that.

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question

can you use this with the nikon d7100?
Asked by: Anonymous
Yes.
Answered by: Holly S.
Date published: 2018-08-25

question

does this purchase come with the wireless trigger?
Asked by: Kathryn M.
Sorry, no. You will need a wireless transmitter like this: Yongnuo YN560-TX II Manual Flash Controller for Canon Cameras B&H # YOYN560TXIIC
Answered by: Dennis A L.
Date published: 2018-08-25

question

Does this flash work well with a Canon SL1?
Asked by: Melanie S.
This flash works well with the Canon Rebel SL1 camera, but keep in mind this is a manual exposure flash, and does not support any TTL communication.
Answered by: Yos O.
Date published: 2018-08-25

question

Is this flash compatible with pocket wizards?
Asked by: Anonymous
Yongnuo's radio system will not work with PocketWizard radio system, but if the flash has a built-in PC or sync terminal, you can connect PocketWizard remotes to the flash. If not, then they would need B&H # WIHSFM3 or B&H # IMMHSF1PW to connect the PocketWizard radio remote to the flash. Then it would work like normal.
Answered by: Heather S.
Date published: 2018-08-25

Does this flash work on a Sony A7III? That is, ...

Does this flash work on a Sony A7III? That is, integrated into the hot shoe of my Sony camera?
Asked by: Jenny
The YN 560III Speedlight is a manual flash, does not support TTL, it only uses center pin - it will work on A7III.
Answered by: Lera K
Date published: 2023-10-09

will this work with a canon t7?

will this work with a canon t7?
Asked by: Jan
Yes this would be compatible with a Canon T7
Answered by: Stephen M
Date published: 2020-08-27

question

I see in the overview that there is a socket for the SF-18C or SF-17C external power packs. These have gone out of production and I can't find them anywhere. Is there any other external power pack that is compatible with these flashes?
Asked by: D F.
Being that this flash has a high voltage connection similar to those found on Canon speedlites, you could use the Bolt Cyclone PP-310 Compact Power Pack and BO-CZ Canon Flash Cable Kit B&H # BOPP310Q, as an alternative to the discontinued SF-18C and SF-17C battery packs. You would still need AA batteries in the flash to operate functions such as the LCD display. Please see the link below for reference.
Answered by: Kirk R.
Date published: 2019-04-03

question

Can this flash be triggered by the Fuji X100S or T in commander mode?
Asked by: Anonymous
This flash can be triggered using the optical slave mode, or by separate radio transmitters. Both methods will utilize manual power control, as opposed to TTL auto, which will not work. The optical slave mode, once turned on, will react to the on-board flash of the X100s.
Answered by: Chris L.
Date published: 2018-08-25
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