Yongnuo YN560-III Manual Speedlite Flash for Canon, Nikon, Olympus and Pentax Camera, PC Port, LCD Screen, Power Zoom

SKU: YNYN560III

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Shopper : After buying two of these, I just discovered they do not recommend using lithium ion rechargeable batteries... Since I have about fifteen sets and use them exclusively for my photographic projects, what will happen if I go ahead and use them in these flash units?ANDREW R : I recommend contacting the manufacturer with your inquiry as they do not specify a reason in the supplied technical materials.
Shopper : Does this flash directly mount and work on Canon rebels?MARK G : Yes
Shopper : Will this flash work on canon 70d?Yvan Z : I don’t know. I use Nikon.ALONZA B : Yes, the flash will work will a 70d. If you are youing it for ocf than you will need a trigger for the flash.

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2021-09-26T12:22:29

Rated 5 out of 5

Yongnuo YN-560-III

Great flash unit for the money. I always shoot flash in manual, consequently I don?t need an expensive flash unit with all the ?bells and whistles?. The instructions are a little vague, other then that it is a nice on camera flash unit.

Walter S.

2021-06-11T05:47:18

Rated 5 out of 5

Great flash

Great external flash!

RILEY J.

2020-08-03T08:32:39

Rated 5 out of 5

Fantastic

This is my second one of these I have owned (the first one took a rough tumble), I love this flash and it works like a champ. Can't compare it to the name brand ones as I've never owned any, but for my needs, it's never let me down.

JINNIFER D.

2020-06-25T23:39:56

Rated 5 out of 5

Yongnuo YN560-III

Yongnuo YN560-III is super B

Frenje

2020-03-05T08:42:04

Rated 5 out of 5

Very Good Manual Speedlight

The Yongnuo lll is a workhorse for those who need "Manual' type speedlights. They are easy to set, and work well in the field. Very pleased with this particular model.

gary c.

2020-01-14T07:44:02

Rated 5 out of 5

Great Speedlight

I'm still learning to use it, but so far it meets all my expectations.

CARLA B.

2019-11-20T12:21:47

Rated 5 out of 5

Felix

Reliable; gets the job done and good price

Felix F.

2019-07-30T12:39:56

Rated 5 out of 5

Great Affordable Speedlight

I have been using Yongnuo speedlights for a couple of years now, and am really impressed with them. I use them primarily for out-of-studio work. One of my favorite features is that you can program how long they wait until they sleep. I do a lot of pet photography, and I don't have a lot of control over how long it takes to get my "models" ready. Many other speedlights go to sleep or auto-shutoff before I'm ready to shoot, but not the Yongnuo. The power settings are easy to use and give you a lot of control over the light output.

MICHAEL W.

2019-03-10T23:42:07

Rated 5 out of 5

Great Flash

Superb Flash for the price. Very reliable and comparable to Canons which costs 4x as much!

Andrea D.

2019-02-04T10:05:53

Rated 5 out of 5

Nice

Well built. Still trying to learn how to use item.

Charles S.

2018-12-19T07:38:13

Rated 5 out of 5

Very impressed with the YN560 -III.

Very good manual flash that does exactly what I needed. Great value and quality. I'd would recommend anyone looking for a good inexpensive first speedlight to consider Yongnuo.

Richard S.

2018-12-12T04:33:38

Rated 5 out of 5

Great power output, flexibility, and amazing price.

I own four of these flashes, as well as a couple of the YN560-TX controllers. So far, I have been very impressed with the performance and reliability of this system. It is extremely simple to use, and I prefer to set my lighting manually, rather than using TTL. The power output of these units is outstanding, and the cost of the flashes and controller are so low it's mind boggling for what you are getting. It remains to be seen how consistent the performance will be over the long term, but so far everything has worked without a hitch. I don't give too many 5 star ratings, but I have no reason not too for this product.

GREG M.

2018-05-16T07:33:01

Rated 5 out of 5

solid flash

This is an amazing speedlite for the price. It's far sturdier than I had imagined.

David H.

2018-04-18T19:13:38

Rated 5 out of 5

Buy it!!! You'll love it!

This flash is so user friendly and better than any other flash I've ever owned. Better quality than pricier competitors. It's a must have ! I will only buy Yongnuo flashes from now on.

MARLENE B.

2018-04-09T11:15:39

Rated 5 out of 5

Works as expected

A great bargain.

ROBERT H.

2018-03-09T08:58:54

Rated 5 out of 5

Really nice accessorie you need to get

Great gear 100% recommend

IVAN G.

2017-12-26T08:21:23

Rated 5 out of 5

Great product

I have several of these. These are tough flashes!

Bryan D.

2017-11-07T09:34:14

Rated 5 out of 5

Great Manuel Unit

I just bought 2 more of these for a total of 4. It is so nice to have such a light weight and super portable lighting set that won't break the bank. Personally I prefer manual over auto flash any day since there isn't any second guessing once the units are set up. Buy the external battery packs and shoot all day long. Incredible bang for the buck. Clean set up for photobooth since you don't have cords all over the place that subjects can trip over. The built in radio slave rocks it too. I use the rx603 controller with no issues. At the current price point I could burn through a set of these every couple of years and still be way ahead of more expensive units like my 580 ex2 or my old speedotrons.

Tim S.

2017-09-05T13:52:31

Rated 4 out of 5

The price right

I know it a manual speedflash but for a novice when it comes to lighting like me it's a bit frustrating to use.

Doug K.

2017-05-11T13:30:39

Rated 5 out of 5

Good Manual Lights

I have a few of these and they work great for my small studio. I trigger them with the Yongnuo TX controller. After 2 years I've not had one misfire or fail.

Erwin K.

2017-05-10T05:09:30

Rated 4 out of 5

So far, so Great!

Quite happy with my purchase. I'm on a budget [like most of us] so a "CameraBrand-Name" speedlite was out the equation. Only 4 stars because I've only had it a short time and haven't explored all the features but Just being able to 'bounce' the light - sheeed! Very happy with results yielded.

WAYNE R.

2017-05-02T12:29:18

Rated 4 out of 5

Best for the money

Lightbox attachment seemed low quality but I have not tried it yet. The flash itself is easy to use and functions great. It did give me a false dead battery warning but after turning it off and back on it didn't come back.

shaun W.

2017-04-26T12:41:37

Rated 5 out of 5

Great Speedlights

These are very good and reliable manual speedlights. I own 3 of these, I've had the oldest for over a year. They work very well with the Yongnuo TX controller. I have yet to have one misfire. I use them in my home studio with umbrellas and Softboxes and they get the job done.

Erwin K.

2017-03-02T17:27:23

Rated 5 out of 5

Best bang for the buck

If you're looking for an economical Speedlite, this is a great choice. You will not be disappointed. It's a solid light. Buy it! Better yet, buy two or three!

Jodi C.

2017-02-25T17:31:55

Rated 5 out of 5

Simple and easy to use

Use my with a Canon T3i, go ahead and get the trigger with it, makes everything better. There seemed to be a distinct lag when using built in RF sensor. Couldn't be happier. Now saving for a Tamaron 85mmVC!

Alan K.

2017-02-07T14:23:24

Rated 5 out of 5

Excellent

This light has a lot to offer. Many controls and wireless settings.

ANDREW M.

2017-01-26T09:19:47

Rated 5 out of 5

Surprised by the quality.

I read reviews before investing in this flash system, and knew it was a great value. However, after receiving my flashes and TX transmitter I was very surprised at the design and built quality of this equipment. I plan to use this as a compact, light system for executive/head and shoulders portraits. Right out of the box, I found everything easy to set up, very convenience, and very good performance. For the price, nothing else comes close to this Yongnuo YN-560 III system.

GREG M.

2017-01-13T17:18:11

Rated 4 out of 5

Works great

This is my 1st speed light. It works great.

Donavan C.

2017-01-08T18:41:40

Rated 4 out of 5

Add to camera bag

This is a great addition to your camera bag. I used it for a wedding yesterday and experienced no lag, it was reliable, and the batteries lasted all day in it. I'm culling today and the images look great.

Joyce L.

2017-01-06T09:35:55

Rated 5 out of 5

Great flash for the coin.

Just finished a shoot of 300 photos and it worked flawless. I say 300 photos because I was surprised the batteries lasted for the entire shoot.

Jason B.

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By BENJAMIN B.

This flash has been amazing. Ive used it already for a portrait session, head shots, off camera lighting, and a wedding. I recommend this flash to anyone from beginner to professional.

Very versitale.

By DAVID H.

This is the second one of these. They work remotely wireless with Yongnuo 602 & 603's. They also work optically so almost any flash will trigger them. It is handy at gatherings because you can set them up in a low light setting and the flash from most other cameras and many phones will trigger them.

If you are just beginning in photography, a pro that needs a good quality back-up, or love to work in manual and are looking for something to experiment with, check out this flash from Yongnuo!The YN560-III Manual Speedlite flash is a highly flexible tool if you need a compact or portable studio setup with integrated 2.4GHz flash triggering. This flash is specially designed for photographers who don't need automatic exposure control and is a favorite of those shooting with radio triggers. A built-in PC sync port further enhances the flash's connectivity and its' Multi mode allows for stroboscopic lighting effects. The combination of power, recycling speed, handling, and ease of use makes the YN560-III the perfect manual flash!

Yongnuo continues its trend of excellent build quality as well as keeping controls clean and convenient by placing all of the essential functions at the top level of the flash. Easier than competing brands, the YN560-III features buttons rather than a dial with a soft push power button instead of a mechanical switch. Simply press the MODE button to switch between modes leaving any need to ulitlize the menu for custom functions. Adding to its ease of use, the battery door mechanism is spring loaded so the door pops open and stays put!

The true prowess of the Yongnuo YN560-III is its ability to operate as a wireless 2.4GHz remote in one of six individual groups with a versatile zoom range of 24-105mm. The built-in RF-603 wireless trigger makes it alot easier to create a light setup for both studio as well as on-location shooting. For even more power, the YN560-III features super-charging speed and includes an external power socket.

Considering the extremely low cost of the YN560-III combined with good build quality, great power output, and wireless control, this flash saves you time and money, leaving more space in your camera bag for other equipment.

What's in the box:

  • Yongnuo YN560-III Manual Speedlite Flash
  • Flash Light
  • Protection Bag
  • Mini Stand
  • Manual
  • Yongnuo 1 Year Limited Warranty