BEST affordable speedlight? TT685II vs V1
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- Опубліковано 7 чер 2024
- Wolf Amri does a Godox speedlight comparison between the Godox TT685II and the Godox V1.
Beside comparing the two, Wolf explains what to look out for when buying a new speedlight. He tells you which features in speedlights are important and what you need to know before you buy.
Content:
0:00 Intro
0:28 Why Godox?
1:15 Wireless Triggering
2:20 Power comparison
2:35 Guide Number Explanation
4:28 Zoom in Speedlights
7:16 Recycle Time
7:54 Batteries
9:08 Recycle Time on bigger flash (strobe)
9:48 User Friendliness
11:03 TTL (Auto Function)
12:52 High Speed Sync
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It is so obvious that you love what you're doing here; the quality of this video really shows how much you care! Amazing video, new subscriber!
Thanks so much, Charlie. I admit, I'm a nerd 😆.
I’m very impressed by your content. The greatest differentiation point is the way you present it. I’ve been watching content about speed lights for the last two days and none of what you presented is new for me, but the way you presented it made it way easier to understand and remember.
That's so great to hear, thank you! I always try to explain what I do and why I do it.
great video! no distractions, very clear and concise, thanks for your work.
Thank you for your support 🙏🙏
So glad to see another video from you!
Thank you so much, Alex 🙏🙏. The last few months have been way too busy 😁.
thank you for the visuals! so much easier to follow and understand then others i was watching!
Thank you, Christina! That’s why I always try to include them. Everyone is a different type of learner. Combining many methods will improve understanding.
Wolf, my sincere thanks to you for this superb tutorial and the comparison site further explanation of all details. Perfectly eyes opening for me!
So great to hear that! Thank you for your feedback 🙏🙏
Just came across your channel. Love the way you present information, it is perfect pacing!
Thank you so much! Great to hear that!
I watch a lot of these videos. Frankly, these are the best most informative by far. They’re so good I bet a lot of people would be willing to pay to download them if they were for sale. The difference between how valuable the information here is and pretty much every other creator is almost night and day in nearly every case.
Wow, thanks so much, Tony. That keeps me motivated 🤗🤗
Very useful Wolf. I’m new to photography and currently only own a premium compact, but intend to buy the 5th iteration of the Fujifilm XT series. I was looking into buying 1 or 2 speedlights when I buy the camera. As usual you are technically clear, without being too technical, while keeping the right pace and tone. I look forward to your future lighting lessons.
Thanks so much! It really motivates me to get such feedback, because sometimes I feel I'm too technical and long winded.
Very informative video made with love. Thank you.
So nice of you! Thank you!!!
Thanks for the excellent video and the comparison page. I ordered the TT350s and the X2T-s for my Sony a7c to improve my photography, macro in particular.
Thank you! Great choice. I’d highly recommend to buy/build a macro flash diffuser. It lifts macro shots by a few levels while probably being the cheapest tool in your kit 😉
This information really helped me as a beginner in photography. Thank you very much
Thank you for your feedback. That’s awesome to hear!
What a great video and comparison chart, thank you! I've been using the TT685II for events but I have my eyes on the V1 for the battery mostly and the light spread, this video was very helpful.
Thank you, Juan! Glad it was helpful 🙏🙏
Thank you so much. This has been truly helpful!
Thank you for your feedback, Greg. Great to hear that!
Long time no see!!! ... I have stopped photography myself, buy the fire is still burning... Reignited by this video... Will start as soon as I shift to the new city for work!
Whaaaat? You can't do that, Pranjall 😉. I hope you have a great new job!
Thats the video I needed! Great
Thank you, Jens. Great to hear it was helpful. Good luck with your new Godox speedlight 😉.
This is very helpful. Thanks!
Thanks so much 🙏🙏
Impeccable timing! I was just shopping for my first speedlight. Thankful that UA-cam suggested your video! I'm interested between the V860III and the V1, because I prefer ion battery with faster recycling time. However, I'm still not sure which one would be better for me... I'm interested if you want to make a video that explain advantages and disadvantages the V1 😄
Thank you! It seems my subscribers are not really ready for a speedlight comparison yet 😁. So I might do that a little later.
However, the only real difference is the round head. The advantage is the light spread and that you can easier mount some small accessories. The disadvantage is, that even for adding a bounce card, you need a separate tool rather than having it built in. And obviously the reach, because the V860III has the same head as the TT685II.
Thank you so much for explaining photography in such a simple way. I am so grateful to you sir. 😃
Thank you for your feedback. Much appreciated 🙏🙏
Ditto
@@thirtykbc Thank you!!!
I just found your channel . OMG 😱 your channel really awesome and easy to understand. I wish I found this channel sooner , bcoz this channel already in YT for 3 years and I just found now , but better late than never , thank you for your clear info , really appreciate ;)
Thank you so much for your great feedback! Keeps me motivated 🙏🙏
@@wolfamri thank you for your quick reply , and I subscribed your channel too . Sorry my English teribble bcoz English is my second language . Living in Japan now but my nationality is Malaysian . Thank you 😊
Thank you for the subscription. Oh, particularly considering the Malaysian and Japanese writing, you are doing great!
I'm assuming you KNOW how much value this video provides. Great job!
Thank you so much! I really appreciate that motivation kick 😉.
Thank you for this video and the comparison chart, instantly subscribed. On my way to check the rest of your videos out (:
Thank you so much, Victoria. I hope the other videos are helpful too. More to come, I promise ;)
The way you explain things forces me to subscribe.
Thank you for that, Mahdi 😉🙏
Very nice information Sir 🙏
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Finally. Amazing!!
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You are amazing with comparison.
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amazing teacher i was going through your videos, that horn in between made me subscribe you 😂😂kidding your channel got stuff keep posting
😂😂 thanks a lot. You‘ve probably been drunk when you subscribed 😂. Great to hear the videos were helpful 😉
Very useful and impressive video, thanks !!!
Thank you!!! 🙏
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😂 Thanks for your feedback 🙏
Great video! Well done my good sir !
Thank you kindly! 🤗🤗
Great video, the only thing you never mentioned in your video is the TT685 has the ability to have a external battery plugged in to it. Makes the recharge faster. You did have the external battery pack mentioned on the spec sheet.
Thank you! Yes, you are right. That is definitely a plus. But the problem is, that increases the price of the setup and then you're actually at the V860III. That's why I thought it's not particularly one of the main features to look out for.
Very well done and easy to understand. As much a training video as a comparison.
Thank you, great to hear that because that was exactly my intention 🙏🙏
Can't say thank you big enough. You do a excellent job and I'm so much better now because of it. THANK YOU>
awww 🤗. Thank you so much🙏🙏
The comparison chart is so gold. It's odd companies would not do it themselves but then again companies don't won't people knowing or thinking to much. LOL sell sell sell. I like your style of teaching and I plan on spending a lot of time on your channel. I'm just getting down and dirty with flash. I am video pro but not resolute to master photography as well. :)
Thanks Wolfy. :)
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Thanks for watching and commenting 🙏🙏
Best explanation ever.
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Great job
Thank you!!!
Thanks for the video, i will surely buy from you if I take a speedlight!!
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Hi. Thank you very much for the very useful video. I have seen many videos on Flashes. But your video made it all so simple. I have one question, would Godox V1 and TT685 II work with my Nikon Z II?
Thank you so much! If you get the Nikon version, it shouldn’t be a problem 😉
really well said.. a big fan of Godox
Thank you! Yes, Godox is a godsend for the industry. 👍
You put a lot of work into your videos. Very useful and quite impressive
Thanks so much. Great to hear they are useful!
Hello, thank you so much for that video, I’ve learnt a lot. Do you think godox 685 would be ok to try some home mini-studio photography? I have a softbox 95 cm and I mainly would like to try portraits.
Hey there! Yes, for a mini studio they'll definitely be OK, just be aware that they need some time to recycle and shoot at ISO200 to avoid overheating. But it of course depends on how many images you'll shoot in which time frame 😉.
How long the pencil batteries in the TT series go ? How many clicks ? Your videos are amazing !
Thank you!!! Godox says 330 full power flashes 😉.
Thanks Wolf for the comparisons of the Godox Flash systems. Much needed for novice buyers. Getting off this subject what is the instrumental music you added in between your flash comparisons? At 9.48, 11.06, and 12.52 minutes. I have heard snippets of this elsewhere but wish to know what is the name of it. Thanks again and please keep your informative videos coming.
Hi Robert, thanks for the nice words ;). The song is called Duda by Ian Post. I got it from Artlist.
@@wolfamri Thanks for the quick reply Wolf.
Thank you for this great comparison review ! I'm going to buy the TT685 because I'm not much of a heavy duty flash user so I don't mind at all the recycle time and I love the ability to pop a 4-pack of AA batteries whenever I need. And by the way : recycle time is not so much about the battery's voltage and more about its ability to maintain that voltage at high current draw. And alkaline batteries have a serious handicap on this issue due to their huge internal resistance : did you test with alkaline or NiMH AA batteries ? With a good NiMH brand the recycle time should get much better !
Thank you for your feedback and the input, Patrick. Much appreciated 😉
Very good explained...... external power battery..? .... would be good for some ......to have....... actions... wildlife photography...🎯
Hey Horst, great to hear from you! Thanks for your feedback. I didn’t mention the external battery because the price would be rather high and probably cost more than getting the V860III.
I have the V860II S for Sony, If I turn HSS off on the Godox flash, the camera will not go above 1/250th, sync speed of the camera. Built in safety device to stop you getting the black banding. Great explanation, as ever !
Thank you, Norman. Yes it does, but sometimes I'd rather live with the black bar. Lately I was a bit confused because my Godox MF-12 does not support HSS. I didn't expect that and suddenly got the bar. So the transmitter tells the camera it's in HSS, but that doesn't mean the flashes are capable of doing that - lesson learned 🤣
Thank you for a very clear and pleasant presentation! 👍
What would you recommend for a hobbyist like me, who is going to enter into the off camera outdoor photography but doesn’t have any equipment for this yet but attaches great importance that the photos taken with a flash look very naturally (i.e. the use of the flash is not really noticeable)?
Thanks, Vladislav 🙏. That depends a lot on your budget. In general you want a nice diffused light. So the flash only won’t help you much. You’d want to add an umbrella or soft box to it.
@@wolfamri , yes, I know… But the question is should I invest rather into an ad200(pro) or a common on-camera flash would be OK (again, the natural look is absolutely important for me!)… And then, even if I’m pretty demanding regarding image quality, I don’t think I would use this equipment very often, only during family events (for that reason I’m not really considering to buy the ad400) and the question here is if a simple flash would be enough then which one: with a dedicated battery or with a AA battery set?
Vladislav, that's a tough question. When talking about family events: the bigger the group will get, the further away the flash has to be from the subjects to not be in the frame. And the further away it will be, the more light you will lose. Also: if you shoot outdoors and want to use HSS, you'll lose even more light to that function. That might be important when you shoot in bright sunlight. If you get into the shade, or later in the day or even evening, you need much less power because you don't have to compete with the sunlight. You see, there are many variables in this game.
If you can afford it and if you want to enjoy it, then I'd go with a bigger one. Smaller ones always mean making compromises, which is not always enjoyable if you understand what I mean.
I do plan a video series comparing the output of the flash for different scenarios, where I want to make some measurements to tell everyone exactly what it takes and what you can do with different lights. But that will take quite a bit more time. The closest I have seen in this regard on youtube was a test done by Rob Hall regarding "overpowering the sun" perhaps that video helps understand a bit: ua-cam.com/video/Qlla-uZeKFc/v-deo.html
Hey Wolf, do you think you’ll look into the new V1 Pro? Like you I went into a single manufacturer so that I can use all my lights under one controller. Great video!
Thank you, Patrick, much appreciated! I thought about it, but I really need to put all my efforts on those other videos that I‘m working on 😬. The big difference is probably that front flash, but on the other hand I wonder if it’s too close to the camera and maybe a bounce card is more effective.
@@wolfamri I think you have the right idea about the mini flash attachment. I thought it was kinda gimmicky but was wondering if it had any real significance in real world applications. Thanks again!
I would also love to see website like that for their studio flashes
Thank you for your feedback. I already started preparing that.
Great video, very in depth! However I would like to inquire if you are selling that tshirt you are wearing ..😅
Thank you 🙏🙏. In fact I do 😂. I have a created a t-shirt shop with different designs that I wear in different videos. This is the one I wear in this video photographyshirts.myspreadshop.com/homo+photographicus%2C+cartoon+man+with+camera+head?idea=5ed9e5751cbf3a215723eb7e
I would very much be interested in seeing one tried out for wildlife photography, I have been suggested the Godox TT685C Thinklite TTL Flash for Canon Cameras and a MagMod MagBeam Wildlife Kit but do not know how it would work with the wild turkey and deer I want to photograph in the fields and woods.
Thanks, Steven. I was thinking about doing some test shots in this regards, but it was a bit of the wrong time of the year. But I'll see what I can get. I'll post it in the facebook group when I get one ;).
@@wolfamri Thank you.
Hi I recently got Nikon 6ii and add the Godox 860iii-n. It took a good while to figure out why 860iii was not firing (silent mode which I like was enabled on the camera). I got some of the flash functions on the camera to work but Flash Controls is still gray out. The flash is to get rid of the shadows but indoor and outdoor. Is HHS and the rest of the control plug and play or requires setup?
Hi! I’m afraid I’m not familiar with Nikon, but it should be plug and play. But you usually have to control third party tools on the flash, not on the cam.
will the af assist beam for the tt685ii c work on the 2000d/t7 (i have the one where canon added the centrepin) i see all of the fleshes in the comparison have af assit beams but i cant find anyone on UA-cam using it for the tt685ii
Thank you for your question, Merka. But I'm afraid I cannot answer that because my speedlights are Sony. Maybe ask e.g. b&h, they should know.
Hey man nice video! Just wanted to know if the Nikon versions can be slaved by the Fujifilm versions. Will it still have TTL?
Hi. Thank you. I’m afraid I don’t KNOW, but as far as I do know, they are all the same, just have different mounts. But I could be wrong. But with the speedlights also triggering Godox’ bigger flash heads that party also work with TTL, I really don’t see a reason why not 😉.
@@wolfamri Thanks man! I'm think about having an additional camera system so I was trying to look for gear that is compatible with both Nikon and Fuji.
Oh I hear you, compatibility can be a pain. But I just got an Olympus to my Sonys. Got a new trigger and I was set 😍
@@wolfamri I think my plan is to get one flash for Nikon for now and then get a trigger for fuji later. Might get a nikon trigger if I'm feeling frisky.
When does a photographer not feel frisky 😂. You may even try the Nikon flash on Fuji. My Olympus trigger works on Sony, but not vice versa. I think they all work on each other except for Sony because of the mid contact. You’ll lose TTL and HSS though.
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Thank you!!!
That's a nice comparison, thanks!
The stated GNs are just a bad joke, not useful at all. It would be great if all manufacturers would state a GN at 28 or 35mm zoom-setting.
And I would love to hear a word about the uniformity of the light (not power, more evenness of the illumination at various zoom-settings).
Thank you, Georg. Yes, pretty useless. I'd find it most useful to shoot through a standardized diffuser and measure the output in 1ft or 1m distance.
Grazie.
Wow 😮. Mille Grazie 🤗🙏🙏
would like to know what flash would be best for macro for the mirrorless camera was looking at the v1 but still havent made up my mind and to go with the 90mm laowa lens
Stuart, it depends a bit on your budget. Another option is the MF12, which I lately use a lot (much more expensive though if you go with more than one unit). What is a must have in my opinion is a diffusor, like the pope shield, cygnustech, etc. Have you seen my video of the pope shield?
Other than that, I'd probably go with the V860III or the V350 (the small one that many macro photographers use to keep the bulk down).
@@wolfamri thanks for your comment I'll have a look at the mf12
I hope you doing ok, i was worried because its been awhile since you posted any new Videos....
Awwww, thank you so much 🤗🤗! Yes, everything fine, just way too busy. But I have a few videos in the pipe that hope to finish soon.
Don’t stop making videos
Thanks so much! I can't make as many as others do, but I promise, I won't stop 🤗
in the comparison table I think it's a mistake: V860III min power is 1/256, just like v1
Thank you for the feedback, Gheorghe! I immediately changed it. That's a very important difference IMO.
mistake in the comparison table tt350 has 2 AA batteries not 4.
I own both tt685 and tt350 on Sony i mostly prefer the tt350 because it is smaller and lighter. Also guide number of 30 with the iso capability of the A7 iv is plenty enough.
it is true the interface is a bit less user friendly but still manageable. the main thing i struggled with godox flash is to have the trigger paired with the X2T. I had to look it up.
the other thing is there is a way to get square flash like tt685 with same modifier than round like V1 using the sr1 adapter.
it's the only brand i have seen making so much compatibility. Also if you change camera brand you can still use their flash with the remote trigger.
the tt350 can have an ID on the channel but i think it is more limited. also the number of channels is more limited.
The TT350 can do 3 groups but i think the full flashes like TT685 can do 5 groups and not 4.
That said most flash system stop at 3 groups.
Thanks for the hint on the typo, Rogan. I immediately changed that. Regarding the ID. That was the info I found on the web. Can you tell me more about that? How many ID options does it have?
I totally agree, I have become a fan of Godox. Which one do you have, the TT685II or the TT685 - the new one really has a better menu system from my research. Not that it is needed, but it's a big plus for people who don't use it that often.
i have the tt685II my decision was on the fast locking. there are also few functions more like tranfering the last TTL setting to manual setting to get consistent shots.
The TT350 i have bought it for macro originally because it is smaller i can get the light better diffused with the 85mm of laowa, which also small.
The fact that it uses only 2 batteries i love it because if i go out with a box of 4 i can either use the trigger or recharge.
the difference between the tt350 and tt685-2 is that the screen is smaller so it doesn't write full words in the menues, and there are more buttons on the tt685 so one is dedicated to go in the menu for instance where you need to press long on the tt350 but everything is labeled.
So you can't get really lost.
You also have less features and options like the bip sound so less things to tweak in the menus.
I love small flashes. The power output really isn't all that different in real world use. But the recycle times can be quite different - particularly when using only two batteries.
I really love the menu structure of the TT685II. I have had so many speedlights in the past for different cameras and remembering which custom function does what is a bit painful.
Thanks for your feedback and insights. I love to hear real world feedback from people that I can forward when people ask me what they should get.
@@wolfamri another thing to remember the automatic mode is not always a through the lens metering at least on Sony it can use the autofocus distance to adjust without pre flash. So if you do it like that and you bounce the flash it will be off.(too dark)
i just want a flash especially a cheap one at that lol to start taking pictures at night and hope my pictures come out better without the shadow. i just want the flash to work when i press the shutter button and i take the picture. so of course i want the flash to be automatic so all i have to do is point and shoot so this is the only flash i need right
Yes and no. The auto modes of all flashes (TTL) need some requirements to be met. One being that your subject is filling at least 1/3 of the frame, otherwise it will also measure the background that will not get a lot of light from the flash and therefore over expose your subject. Cameras are getting better at this, but it’s not a thing that always works. Plus: using flash, the camera will often under expose the background if you don’t adjust your settings or e.g. use night portrait mode in some cameras. I hope that helps 😉.
@@wolfamri so you're saying shoot in manual mode
Not always. TTL totally has its use, so to aperture and shutter priority, particularly when light changes often and quickly. I just got the impression that you were hoping that a flash with TTL would always give you perfect results and I wanted to avid disappointment 😉.
@@wolfamri i just want to master using the speedlight
To master it, I'd recommend learning both, manual flash and TTL. You will need both in different situations.
As someone who would mostly use flashes for events - I would NEVER EVER EVER want the settings to change just by turning the dial. That would be the biggest nightmare ever.
Thank you for your feedback, Miguel. But wouldn’t it be great to have the option? By now I use even more different speedlights and triggers. Some would change just turning the dials, others would not.
I absolutely prefer the first, just like I prefer a dedicated dial for exposure compensation or a separate one for aperture, shutter speed and ISO.
But I also appreciate that you don’t. A simple setting in the menu would allow both of us to work with our preferred method. 😉
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TT685 TTL you need to buy for the type of your camera, canon, Nikon, Sony. There is no auto-TTL in my opinion.
I’Thanks for your comment, but I’m not sure I understand. Yes, every manufacturer has its proprietary TTL protocol and hot shoe, so you need to get the speedlight dedicated to your camera brand to make TTL and other features like HSS work.
Is godox junk?
Oh, absolutely not. Why do you think that? It is not as high end as some OMG speedlights or flashes that cost 4x as much or more. But I consider it high value for money. For me it’s mostly the result that counts and I’m very happy with that.
FLASH! NOT SPEEDLIGHT! THERE IS NO SUCH WORD
I have news for you: make a google search for speedlight and you'll get 7.490.000 search results. That's pretty much for something that doesn't exist 😉. Plus: it makes sense to differentiate the two. Why yell at someone who uses a term that is so well known and wide spread among photographers?