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Yongnuo YN685 Wireless TTL Speedlite for Nikon Cameras

BH #YOYN685N • MFR #YN685 N
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Yongnuo YN685 Wireless TTL Speedlite for Nikon Cameras
Key Features
  • 2.4 GHz Radio Slave System
  • Support for YN-622N & RF-603/YN-560
  • Compatible with Nikon i-TTL
  • Guide Number: 197' at ISO 100 and 200mm
With a built-in YN-622N radio receiver, the YN685 Wireless TTL Speedlite from Yongnuo offers complete radio slave functionality with both the YN-622N and RF-603/YN-560 radio systems for maximum compatibility with your existing gear. The flash is also compatible with Nikon's i-TTL flash system when mounted to the camera and has a powerful guide number of 197' at ISO 100 and 200mm. Benefiting this power is a wide zoom range which will cover 20-200mm in full frame, and a diffuser for wide angle lenses. It also features full bounce with tilt up to 90° and rotation of 180° to the left or right.
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Yongnuo YN685 Overview

With a built-in YN-622N radio receiver, the YN685 Wireless TTL Speedlite from Yongnuo offers complete radio slave functionality with both the YN-622N and RF-603/YN-560 radio systems for maximum compatibility with your existing gear. The flash is also compatible with Nikon's i-TTL flash system when mounted to the camera and has a powerful guide number of 197' at ISO 100 and 200mm. Benefiting this power is a wide zoom range which will cover 20-200mm in full frame, and a diffuser for wide angle lenses. It also features full bounce with tilt up to 90° and rotation of 180° to the left or right.

Operation is simplified with a clear LCD screen on the back, a dial, and a selection of buttons. The head also offers a pull-out bounce panel for reflecting some light forward when using the tilt functionality. Full sync options are available as well, with high-speed, 1st & 2nd curtain sync. It runs conveniently on 4 AA batteries, has a recycle time of three seconds at full power, and includes an HV power port for battery packs. Additionally, it has a PC sync port.

Compatible with YN-622N, YN-622N-TX, YN560 IV flash, YN560-TX, RF-605, RF-603 III, and RF-603 transmitter systems
High-speed sync to 1/8000 second
Flash exposure compensation and bracketing in 1/3 EV increments from -3 to +3 EV
Manual power output from 1/128 to 1/1
Heat protection
Sound prompts
Custom functions and auto save settings
Locking metal foot

Yongnuo YN685 Specs

Key Specs
Guide Number
196.85' / 60 m at ISO 100 (200 mm Position)
Auto Zoom Head
Yes
Bounce Head
-7 to +90°
Swivel Head
360°
Exposure Control
Manual, Nikon i-TTL
Wireless Operation
Radio (TTL/Manual)
Up to 328.08' / 100 m
Internal Power
4x AA (Alkaline, NiMH)
Off-Camera Terminal
PC
Flash Head
Guide Number
196.85' / 60 m at ISO 100 (200 mm Position)
Coverage
Full-Frame
20 to 200 mm
Auto Zoom Head
Yes
Bounce Head
-7 to +90°
Swivel Head
360°
Flash Duration
1/200 to 1/20000 Second
Recycle Time
Approx. 3 Seconds
Secondary Illumination
No
Exposure Control
Exposure Control
Manual, Nikon i-TTL
Flash Modes
Hi-Speed Sync, Second-Curtain Sync
Power Range
1/1 to 1/128
Flash Compensation
-3 to +3 EV (1/3 EV Steps)
Wireless
Wireless Operation
Radio (TTL/Manual)
Up to 328.08' / 100 m
Wireless Channels
7
Wireless Groups
6
Power
Internal Power
4x AA (Alkaline, NiMH)
External Power Pack Compatible
Yes
General
Mount
Shoe
Off-Camera Terminal
PC
Dimensions (W x H x D)
2.6 x 3 x 8.3" / 67 x 77 x 210 mm
Weight
15.03 oz / 426 g
Packaging Info
Package Weight
1.38 lb
Box Dimensions (LxWxH)
8.85 x 4.1 x 3.8"

Yongnuo YN685 Reviews

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question

Do yo know of any tutorials or easy user guide for the 685? I am a flash newbie and I am having a hard time making sense of the manual and cannot figure out how to change the zoom and flash power etc either through the 622 - I change the setting on the 622 and even though I'm in ttl, in 622 slave mode and the same channel and group, the settings dont change on the 685 screen. I cannot get them to change manually on the 685 unit either. Please help a frustrated newbie out! thank you!
Asked by: Anonymous
I'm sorry to hear that you're having trouble. For this inquiry, please contact us directly by e-mail to [email protected] where we can assist you better. Thank you.
Answered by: Kirk R.
Date published: 2018-08-26

Can I use a mag mod grip with with this flash?

Can I use a mag mod grip with with this flash?
Asked by: Shari
Yes, it will fit.
Answered by: Rob
Date published: 2020-10-13

Does this flash work with the Nikon Z9?

Does this flash work with the Nikon Z9?
Asked by: Charles
The Yongnuo YN685 Wireless TTL Speedlite for Nikon Cameras is compatible with the Nikon Z9.
Answered by: Lawrence C
Date published: 2022-03-14

question

My flash won't fire when I press the pilot button and will only fire once in a while, but everything else communicates with the camera well. How do I fix this?
Asked by: Siaosi S.
That is difficult to determine without knowing more or seeing the product first hand. Please call, email or if you can come in to the store so we can see it firsthand.
Answered by: James B.
Date published: 2018-08-26

question

Can I use a SB-700 in commander mode and use a group of these in slave if the SB-700 is mounted on top of my body and getting iTTL from the camera? Basically I'm trying to find a way to incorporate using the SB-700 and not have to add more SB units but instead use these instead due to similar performance and lower price points.
Asked by: Lincoln H.
Unfortunately, this flash does not offer an optical slave option in TTL. What you could do is use Yongnuo YN-622N i-TTL Wireless Flash Transceiver & TX Controller Kit for Nikon B&H # YO622NKIT instead. By placing the YN 622 TX on your Nikon DSLR and the YN 622N II Transceiver on your SB-700, you can then have the YN 685 flash fire wirelessly in TTL using its built in receiver. Please see the image below for reference.
Answered by: Kirk R.
Date published: 2018-08-27

question

Thinking of getting a RoveLight 600 Ws Monolight with (Bowens Mount) & I have a YN622N-tx & 1 YN622N-rx. Anything else I need to trigger the monolight? Also, can I control the power output from the YN622N-tx controller? If not, how should I set it up? Thanks. If I get the monolight, I would have it plus 1 Nikon SB700 which I'm hoping would be enough to light a reception room instead of having to carry around more than two flashes.
Asked by: Maibel Z.
Unfortunately, B&H is not an authorized RoveLight dealer and we do not carry RoveLight or accessories. To connect the Yongnuo i-TTL Transceiver YN622N II to your monolight, you may purchase the Impact Sync Cord Male Mini (3.5mm) to Male PC (1'), B&H # IMMMPCM1. You would not be able to adjust the output power of a monolight when using the Yongnuo i-TTL Transceiver YN622N II for Nikon. The Yongnuo transceiver is designed to allow you to adjust the output power of hot shoe speedlight TTL flash which connects to the hot shoe on the top of the transceiver. When connecting the unit to a studio strobe using a PC sync cable, you would not maintain the ability to control the unit's output power. I would have to recommend contacting the manufacturer of the monolight you wish to purchase to inquire if they have a radio remote trigger that would allow you to control the output power of the unit wirelessly.
Answered by: Manzell L.
Date published: 2018-08-26

What accessories do I need to connect this speed ...

What accessories do I need to connect this speed light to a light stand? For use with and without umbrella.
Asked by: Tammy
I would recommend the Impact umbrella bracket, please click the link below to view; https://bhpho.to/2cL1nCU
Answered by: Rob
Date published: 2019-08-12

question

Can the PC port on this flash be used to trigger a radio slave when mounted on the camera? or is it only used to trigger the flash off camera.
Asked by: Jacob
The sync port works in one direction and will not set off a transmitter.
Answered by: Robert K.
Date published: 2018-08-26
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