Yongnuo - YN720 Lithium Speedlite

A Guide to On-Camera Flash

With a guide number of 60' at ISO 100 and 200mm, this YN720 Lithium Speedlite from Yongnuo is a portable lighting option for those that do not require TTL functionality. Built into it is a 2.4 GHz wireless transceiver, allowing it to be fired remotely at distances of up to 328' or used as a master to directly control the mode and output of compatible flashes. Additionally, it can also be used as an optical slave for multi-flash setups without radio transmission. The speedlight offers a wide zoom range of 20 to 200mm, and can have its panel configured to reach 14mm if a wider spread is needed.

The YN720 runs on a high-capacity 2000mAh lithium-ion battery, lending it a fast recycle time of 1.5 seconds at full power as well as the ability to shoot up to 750 times per charge. High-speed continuous shooting is supported, as well as front and rear curtain sync, and the flash also boasts a multi-mode for configuring a stroboscopic effect. The entire unit rotates 180° to each side and tilts 90° for easy bouncing in nearly any direction. Flash durations from 1/200 to 1/20,000 are possible depending on settings.

User Manual

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Wireless Features

When used as a master, can directly control the flash mode, flash output, and focal length of YN720, YN560 III, YN560 IV, YN660, or YN685

When used as slave, can receive triggering signal from any unit with 602/603 master control function (RF602, RF603, YN560-TX, YN560 IV, YN660, etc.)

16 channels and 6 groups for multi-flash programming

Other Features

Eight power levels, from 1/1 to 1/128

Large dot-matrix LCD for viewing settings, controlled via dial and six buttons

Two optical slave modes: S1 for synchronous firing, S2 to skip pre-flash

Color temperature of 5600K, can be used outdoors in daylight without creating notable color casts

Overheat protection to keep equipment safe during heavy use

Firmware upgrades available by connecting to computer via USB port

Protecting bag and mini stand included for ease of use

• With a guide number of 60' at ISO 100 and 200mm, this YN720 Lithium Speedlite from Yongnuo is a portable lighting option for those that do not require TTL functionality. Built into it is a 2.4 GHz wireless transceiver, allowing it to be fired remotely at distances of up to 328' or used as a master to directly control the mode and output of compatible flashes. Additionally, it can also be used as an optical slave for multi-flash setups without radio transmission. The speedlight offers a wide zoom range of 20 to 200mm, and can have its panel configured to reach 14mm if a wider spread is needed.
The YN720 runs on a high-capacity 2000mAh lithium-ion battery, lending it a fast recycle time of 1.5 seconds at full power as well as the ability to shoot up to 750 times per charge. High-speed continuous shooting is supported, as well as front and rear curtain sync, and the flash also boasts a multi-mode for configuring a stroboscopic effect. The entire unit rotates 180° to each side and tilts 90° for easy bouncing in nearly any direction. Flash durations from 1/200 to 1/20,000 are possible depending on settings.