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Yongnuo YN685

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Yongnuo YN685
Main
Typeregular (classic)
Camera compatibilityCanon
Nikon
Specs
Guide number60
Reload time3 с
TTLE-TTL, I-TTL / mode available only for Nikon and Canon /
Power management+
Beam angle20 - 200 mm
Rotary head
Head anglevertically - 97 degrees, horizontally - 360 degrees
Features
Featuresautofocus illumination
camera control
automatic zoom
manual zoom
slave mode
Wireless control+
Power supply
Power source4xAA
General
Screen
Screen backlight
Added to E-CatalogDecember 2015
Radio synchronizer. Full TTL support. High speed sync mode. Auxiliary autofocus light. Informative backlit display.
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Model overview based on user reviews  
The Yongnuo YN685 flash is a budget-friendly option for amateur photographers, offering a range of features such as full TTL support, built-in sync, and a guide number of 60. It is compatible with Canon and Nikon cameras and includes useful functionalities like autofocus illumination and high-speed sync mode. However, users have reported issues with overheating after 50 puffs, leading to a long cooling wait, and some have experienced signal loss during use. The build quality has also been criticized, with one user noting that their unit failed after minimal use. Despite these drawbacks, the flash's affordable price and functionality make it a viable option for those willing to overlook its limitations.
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It’s better to overpay, but take the original one
1 March 2021 
She died during the first shooting after 5 puffs(((
ITL
Terrible, money down the drain
use Yongnuo YN685 less than month
no fish no meat
26 January 2020 
everything would be GOOD if it didn’t warm up and turn off, overheating is its weak side
built-in sync
heats up after 50 puffs and a long wait for cooling
normal model, nothing special
23 February 2019 
in general, everything suits me, I actively use it for half a year ... when shooting reportage with synchronizers 622, it sometimes loses connection. and this is a glitch of the flash itself. with the rest we puff everything is ok.
functionality and built-in sync. price
signal loss build quality
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Inexpensive on-camera flashes under the sign of the Chinese brand Yongnuo have won an army of fans among amateur photographers and photography enthusiasts. The YN685 model has everything you want to see on board a functional flash.

Under one wing

Yongnuo YN685 combines under one wing the charms of a TTL device and radio in the YN-622C synchronization system. Thanks to the presence of a built-in receiver of this system, the flash does not need to be connected to an external receiver for remote control of "ignitions". We are talking here exclusively about the slave mode (Slave). Unfortunately, the flash cannot act as a master.

Automation

The model's guide number is 60, and the angle of light it diffuses can be changed within the limits from a wide-angle value of 20 mm to a telephoto position of 200 mm. With a retractable diffuser, the minimum threshold of the focal length is reduced to 16 mm. In addition to single pulses, the flash generates volleys in strobe mode. The additional assets of the model include an autofocus backlight in the form of a laser grid in the center of the frame. It will come in handy when focusing in pitch darkness.

Under the auspices of accessibility

The mission of controlling the shooting parameters is entrusted to the shoulders of the button-wheel panel with an informative display at the head. The device is powered by a quartet of "finger" batteries. The flash does not "squeeze" all the juices out of them - with one division of the charge, the "puff" is not guaranteed to work. Also, the quality of the materials and assembly of the model causes complaints, but given the rich functionality and ultra-democratic price tag, these flaws are completely forgivable.