Yongnuo YN690EX-RT Flash For Canon

Yongnuo YN690EX-RT Flash For Canon - guide number 60

Without a dedicated flash, indoor event photos depend heavily on the room’s existing light. The Yongnuo YN690EX-RT Flash For Canon is a speedlight with a guide number of 60, giving you a direct source of light for events, indoor portraits and fill light in harsh sun. Its built-in radio transmitter and receiver work with the Canon RT radio system, so the flash can be used on-camera or as part of a wireless setup. You can also use it as the controller for Yongnuo and Canon RT flashes, adjusting remote flash modes and output from the YN690EX-RT. For portraits indoors, TTL flash metering takes care of exposure adjustments as the scene changes; for a group or event, radio control lets you position compatible flashes away from the camera. In bright daylight, its stated output makes it a capable option for adding fill to a subject. This is a feature-rich Canon-compatible flash, with both radio and optical wireless transmission available, plus a rechargeable lithium battery. It’s a useful mix for anyone who needs more than a simple on-camera flash, particularly when their lighting setup has to move between solo portraits and busy events.

How it lights

• TTL, manual and multi flash modes: Choose TTL for metered flash exposure, M for direct manual control, or Multi for repeated flashes during one exposure. GR mode is also available for group-based flash control.
• Rechargeable LB-E1 battery: The 2000 mAh lithium battery charges directly through USB-C, so you can recharge it without a separate battery charger.
• Optical wireless transmission: The stated optical range is 20–25 metres indoors and 10–15 metres outdoors, giving you another way to trigger the flash wirelessly.
• 5600K colour temperature: This daylight-balanced output is specified at 5600K, a useful reference when matching the flash with other light sources.
• Flash duration of 1/200 to 1/2000 second: The duration varies across that stated range, depending on the flash output used.
• USB firmware interface: The USB connection supports firmware upgrades using updates from Yongnuo’s official website.
• 447 g body: At 64 × 80 × 205 mm, the flash has a substantial speedlight form while remaining a self-contained unit.

Power and compatibility

The guide number of 60 indicates the flash’s output, while a recycle time of about one second keeps it ready for a quick follow-up frame. Its radio system reaches up to 100 metres and works with the Canon RT system. In a compatible wireless setup, the YN690EX-RT can control Yongnuo or Canon RT flash units, or receive their radio signals as a remote flash.

What's Included

• Yongnuo YN690EX-RT Flash For Canon

Technical Specifications

• Brand: Yongnuo
• Model: YN690EX-RT
• Type: Speedlight flash
• Flash modes: TTL, M, Multi, GR
• Battery: LB-E1 rechargeable lithium battery, 2000 mAh
• Maximum flashes: Approximately 600 at full power
• Recycle time: Approximately 1 second
• Guide number: 60
• Radio transmission range: Up to 100 m
• Optical transmission range: 20–25 m indoors; 10–15 m outdoors
• Dimensions: 64 × 80 × 205 mm
• Weight: 447 g