Canon 430ex ii and YN622C-TX

I have a YN622C-TX and a YN685 and have no problem controlling the YN685 with the YN622. I recently acquired a 430ex ii and I really like the small size. I've been using it with a cord to do OCF with macro shots. I would like to be able to control it off camera without the cord though but for the life of me can't figure out how to control it with the YN622. I thought it was compatible. I'm feeling like an idiot, thanks for any help.

The TX is a transmitter that mounts on your camera. It can only control you 430 when the 430 is mounted on a YN-622c (receiving) unit. One TX can control as many receiving units as you can afford. Of course, you'll need a flash for each receiving unit.

Thank you for the help. Now I remember that was one of the reasons I bought the YN685, the built in receiver. I still feel like an idiot but now I know how to fix the problems, thanks Bassat.

Welcome to the club. According to my wife, I've been an idiot for 30+ years. The last good decision I made was to marry her, she says.

Will the Canon ST-E2 Speedlite Transmitter control a 430ex ii without it being mounted on a receiver?

Bassat wrote in post #18023901
when the 430 (ex II) is mounted on a YN-622c (receiving) unit.

Make sure that you get the YN622C II, for the latest hardware and firmware improvements!

NateD wrote in post #18023987
Will the Canon ST-E2 Speedlite Transmitter control a 430ex ii without it being mounted on a receiver?

Yes. But it is will not work with the YN685. The Canon light-pulse system and the 622C-TX radio system can work side by side partially, but it is difficult to do.

Avoid mixing communication systems. Stick with the one you have - 622C.