topic Re: M6 Mk II compatible flash in EOS DSLR & Mirrorless Cameras

M6 Mk II compatible flash

Blueboy174 — Thu, 20 May 2021 00:40:56 GMT

I really like my M6 MkII...but...I'm perplexed about the external flash situation. Its not a plug and play situation, at least not with the Yongnuo 560 IV flash I got. I loaded the batteries, mounted it to the hot shoe, went to make sure the camera flash settings were right...and got a message stating the flash was not compatible or the power was turned off...I'm a modern camera noob so forgive me if I'm missing something simple. The flash power was on so that leaves only one other possibility. If in fact that is the case, that the flash is not compatible, which flash is compatible. There seem to be a lot better offerings from after market copanies than Canon's Speedlight flashes. I could not find and answer to my question by searching this forum so forgive me if it is already posted.

Help please!

Re: M6 Mk II compatible flash

kvbarkley — Thu, 20 May 2021 02:24:52 GMT

What is wrong with a Canon solution? That is the best answer.

Re: M6 Mk II compatible flash

Blueboy174 — Thu, 20 May 2021 02:32:07 GMT

Price. After market flashes are more affordable and I would suspect as reliable.

Re: M6 Mk II compatible flash

Waddizzle — Thu, 20 May 2021 05:06:11 GMT

@Blueboy174 wrote:
Price. After market flashes are more affordable and I would suspect as reliable.

Do some research. The Yongnuo speedlights are not fully compatible with anyone's gear. Buy a Canon model.

Re: M6 Mk II compatible flash

Blueboy174 — Thu, 20 May 2021 08:37:13 GMT

Of course after the fact I understand the compatibility issue. Fortunately I can return the flash.