After hours of Googling what way to trigger my Canon flashes with the new Eos-R camera, I came across this vid. So direct and well presented, thanks a lot for the upload!
The TCM button sounds good for studio work because you can start your pre-setup in TTL then switch to manual for the actual shoot. That way you don't have to worry about the quirk that TTL has of having the exposure shift if you change the framing of your subject. It will result in making post-processing easier when the exposure is constant.
LADDA are a cheaper version of the Eneloop batteries sold by Ikea. They are made in the same factory and some have said they have even out performed the Eneloop in tests. I just bought 4 and they allow my flash to power up more quickly than my other rechargeables.
Strange 2 years ago you have given this perfect explanation, I come from eBay to find out they still sell it, and I’ll get one as I had this problem to uose any other products with most gear I have, at lest one serve all wonderful investments less to pay, it’s two years but late better than never, thank you 🙏🏻
These triggers are really great. When you consider how many features are packed into that tiny box for less than $80 it's completely worth the money (compared to over $400 for a Profoto trigger with fewer features). I love the ALL button and the TCM button and use them often since I mainly shoot in Manual mode. When I first saw something similar to TCM on the Profoto system I thought that was the coolest thing but couldn't see myself paying for Profoto gear. When I learned that Godox had the same thing (plus more features) I sold all my existing lighting gear and went Godox/Flashpoint. Glad that there is a *switch* to turn on/off the focus assist beam rather than requiring users to dive into a menu system to turn it on/off. I do with the focus assist beam was tighter like the Canon Speedlites, but hopefully that will be improved in the XPro III version whenever it comes out; because the XPro II version has a very similar focus assist beam. I agree with you that manufacturers need to build gear to better accept rechargeable batteries. Meanwhile, I find much more reliable results by using 1.5V alkaline batteries in my triggers than 1.2V rechargeable batteries. Everything else I do is with rechargeable batteries, but when it comes to a radio system I'll still use alkaline if it means more reliability. *No Pass-Through* - Not sure why you recommend the Pixel King as an option for a pass-through hotshoe, especially since the Pixel King doesn't appear to be any better than the Godox X1T. I have no experience with Pixel King, but I'm assuming it isn't *Cross-Brand Compatible* like the Godox X1T and probably won't trigger or control Godox speedlites or the larger Godox/Flashpoint strobes. I own the XPro (both the Godox and Flashpoint versions), the Flashpoint XPro II, and the Godox X1T. I use the X1T when I need an on-camera flash and it works fine, but for everything else, I really like the XPro II (except for some misfire issues with the AD600 Pro strobes). The manuals are definitely a challenge, especially since I like to read the manuals and learn about everything my gear is capable of. I recently had issues understanding the manual for my AD200 and had to get online and ask around. After several responses someone was able to figure it out and now I know what the manual was trying to say.
@@JaredRibic oh heavens, don't judge😅 currently just using commander mode with my Nikon's (d300s & d7100) I only get about 7 - 10 ft if I'm lucky. The photos are beautiful when it works, but tired of taking a great photo and then realizing that the flash didn't trigger because I took a step too far one way or the other. Thank you for your quick response as well, I greatly appreciate it!!!
@@rosasparks9978 - No judgment here, you should have seen some of the stuff I started working with. I'm very fluent in Canon, but don't speak Nikon too well, but I'm assuming the "Commander Mode" is an optical type of trigger system. If that's true, then it's a line-of-sight type of system, and you would definitely benefit from the Godox system shown in this video. I use this system all the time, and to be completely transparent, there are occasions where I'll have misfires, but for the most part it's very reliable. I've been able to trigger from over 75 feet with no problem.
I am a newbie with no experience with off camera flash. As such I very much agree with the English section of the manual being extremely poor -- almost to the point of being gibberish. Thank you for being there to help clarify how this trigger works!
This is still a great tutorial. I am being constantly let-down by my Pocket Wizard units as they work and then quit at the most inconvenient times. I need a dependable flash control system and this is looking good. I don't care what they cost, I need flash controllers that work every single time in every environment. I really like that you can set all flash sets at once with the "ALL" button. I just use a cage for any on-camera flash, but that's not something I need under normal conditions. Thank you, going shopping right now. :) I do wish you had spent some time talking about the receiver units.
Good video - thank you Phil. Regarding lack of pass-through TTL hotshoe. It is really simple to solve this. Mount your camera on a bracket and attach the flash to the bracket. I have just bought this together with an AD200 Pro (with a circular head), a V1 and all the goodies - what a fantastic system!
For event photography get a flash bracket. Moves the flash further from the lens and the trigger can operate that flash as well. You can change the power settings from the tigger rather than the flash.
Thanks for the review and also I've just gone through your portraits course on your website. All very informative and useful. I had a Godox flash and was always having trouble with the Yongnuo triggers but after watching this I switched to the Godox X1 TTL trigger (cheaper here than the X Pro) and it works great. I'll probably get a couple more Godox flashes because they seem to work well with the triggers in a unit.
Thanks for the detailed review. I point wanted to add, my manual has both Chinese and English. English starts from pg.23. I initially had the same reaction but later realized it has both. Thanks.
Thank you for this video! I shoot with a Canon 5D Mark II and just purchased a Godox transmitter and receiver. I use a Canon 430EX II in a soft box and couldn't find a long enough, corded, off-camera solution. I've never been wireless. This video helps me a lot!!! Thank you!
Coincidentally I just had one of these delivered yesterday for my Nikon camera. I already have a Godox flash, which works well. I was playing around with it before you released the video and you gave me a little more insight into its use, which I appreciate. Just getting started with off-camera flash. Makes me think it might be worthwhile to take the course mentioned in the video. 😀
Thanks! -- I live in Taiwan and your comment about hiring a native English speaker for a quick edit of the manual highlights such a coooommmon issue. Signs and instructions often have some weird language quirks. And this is all despite the younger generations here speaking English very well. Weird
Very important hint! I am used to my Yongnuo Trigger from my ex Canon system, where this useless step wasn’t necessary, but now I got to deal with the XProS 😄
brilliant easy to follow video thank you, glad you addressed the battery indicator issue that really annoys me as you never know if the trigger is going to die on you mid shoot!
The flash settings locks in when in full view mode. Try setting your old flash to TTL mode while using the XPro in manual mode as it should adjust the power. Godox uses TTL protocol to control some other flash brands and it works for all my older flashes. I enjoyed the video!
When I bought XPro trigger, the seller recommended 1.5 V AA alkalines over rechargeable eneloops because of the voltage. 1.2 V eneloops may cause problems. It's a bit bad thing because I like to use eneloops instead of alkalines that you use only once.
Hi Phil. Many thank for this post (and for all the others !). Your presentation is crystal clear. I was desesperately searching for the reason why I was not able to adjust with my Xpro-C the light power of my old Canon flash "Speedlight 580EX". Apparently you experimented the same issue with your 430EX.
Excellent info on rechargeable vs. alkaline batteries, thank you! Also, 100% agree on manuals. This product is excellent but the printed manual with it fairly worthless
Godox will get my vote IF they offer a dedicated website for specific camera brands, and highlight known incompatibility issues, which is something Yongnuo does not do. A forum for customer complaints and wishes would go a long way. Is this idea expensive? - probably the same price as a decent English translator for their manuals.
Do you have Godox XPro-N for Nikon ? Or XPro-C for Canon ? I Have Godox XPro-N for Nikon and I'm trying to see if it will work with Canon flash that I have, using the X1R-C receiver for Canon
excellent video. Unfortunately, I agree with your statement concerning older canon speedlights. I have the canon 430 ex...will have to get a canon 580 ex ii...
wow, I wish you would talk about the flashes TT600 and the receiver settings. Nevertheless I enjoyed your class, very clear as well as not a waste of time talking about insignificant things. Your viewing is excellent and voice. I'm going to take some of your classes today after I find out how to work the receiver and the flash, it looks difficult now that you've made the transmitter look like first grade ABC-123 Again, thanks
I have the xpro, the ad200 and the TT685, all by godox. These are my first flash set up, so not sure how they compare to other systems, but it is so convenient and versatile. I can have the TT685 on body, or the xpro onbody and the TT685 on a stand, or have the ad200 with or without the TT685, plus I can expand if necessary (so far I haven't needed to), so 2 units which can be off-body or one on, one off. It is a very useful set up and gives you loads of options...damn, I sound like a good salesperson...maybe other brands are as good (or better?), but it was relatively cheap to get going and easy for a noob (like myself) to understand (use UA-cam, not the manual, for set-up and how to use!)
Tip: you don´t need TTL Pass Through on the godox system for on camera flash, just get a TT685 Flash that have a Radio Master built in so you can use it on camera while it triggers off camera flashes also.... 2 things about the XPro trigger, the assist beam isn´t calibrated to align with the focusing system of the camera and is too visible that can show clearly on video or another photographer and the battery door is soooo loose. Even with that problems the unit is a great buy
Francisco, good point about the ability to use a Godox flash on-camera as a master for remotes. Regarding the focus assist beam, it's good that they give a power switch for it, so you can turn it off when shooting video.
steeletraining if you compare it to the canon 580 ex II assist beam it is obnoxious in comparison. Not only on appearance ... but accuracy wise the canon is far far superior
3:36 not true about having to hit the set button on the Flashpoint version. The R2 Pro. If I spin the wheel it immediately changes the power on my lights. Great video. Thank you.
Well done, thank you for that helpful vid! I received today my XproS Trigger for my Sony A7RIII and tomorrow my AD200 Pro will arrive as well. I am excited to test the system ☺️ I hope there is a new firmware on the trigger which avoids that „Press the set button - Move“ for confirming the flash power.
Nicely done video. FYI, my new Godox trigger is displaying battery level accurately, so yous may have a bug. Also, they are simple dual hot shoe plates that allow me to use trigger and flash side by side on the camera.
Rechargeable batteries seem to be fine in the trigger but not much use in the flash. I find that even dry/alkaline batts don't last very long, they won't perform after a few flashes, once the voltage has dropped a little, so it's not too surprising that rechargeables, at 1.2V, hardly last at all, at least for me. I'm using a brand new, freshly charged set of Energizer rechargables. I'd be interested to know how many flashes you get from a set of rechargeables, I'm only getting about ten. Anyway thanks for the video, much more useful than the 'Chinglish' manual!
Very interesting video that helped me better understand some features of the XproC. The very bad manual provided with the device is really disappointing. I had to write down my own manual (in french) in order to be able to use it correctly. Thanks for your nice work and the quality of the video... I will be glad to discover how you use it in a shooting environment.
I think they fixed the issue of having to press set to apply the settings. On my x-pro I just turn the wheel and it applies instantly, don't need to press set
steeletraining, many people never say good things over these overpriced transmitters: < Canon ST-E3-RT transmitter for $300.00 with no ATG AF Assist Beam. Canon forgot? < Profoto Air Remote TTL transmitter for $500.00. No ATG AF Assist Beam If anyone knows, please share: AF Assist Beam works on all mirrorless cameras? I was not able to get it to work on Canon EOS-R, Sony A7r III & Sony DSC-RX10 IV. At the same time the DSC-RX10 IV is out of sync. The AF Assist Beam is a life saver. So set camera for one AF Focus Sensor based where you normally shoot at in dim light. Shoot in Single Shot Mode. Remember the AF Assist Beam respects to lenses is like using a rangefinder camera. Did anyone complain about the dinky viewfinder on the Leica M1? Did anyone complain about the no AF on a ATG's Contax RTS & Rolleiflex 3003? Bet you all didn't know ATG has one in AX (world's first body AF). There are actually three versions by ATG/Godox: 1. XT1 under $50 2. XPro under $75 3. R2 Pro II under $75 More photographers have purchased these transmitters than Canon, Profoto, Pocket Wizard & Quantum transmitters combined. Nikon overpriced & outdated wireless IR ITLL flashes are going into the history book. That Nikon SB-5000 was a dud like the Nikon DF. steeletraining, welcome back :-)
Quick note. The X1's are not 'cross compatible'. You must purchase the N, C, etc model as you even mentioned early in your video. If you have a Xpro-N and then switch to Canon you must purchase a Pro-C. You mentioned that if you switch to or in the middle of swtiching your system you can stay with the Godox flashes that you already have. Nope. Must purchase the flash model specific I.E., Godox TT685N for Nikon. The hardware is the same however the software is specific as well as each s/w upgrade. Also, not every flash model (Godox) supports TTL. The entire system is outstanding.
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Hi Phil, i got one question regarding Yongnuo flashes. Is it possible to trigg the YN 560iii, YN 560 IV and YN 968 with the Xpro, but without the X1R on the YN flashes? I thougt they have the same Frequenz (2,4GHZ). I tried it in the manual mode, but it doesnt work.
You mentioned the problem you had with the Canon 430 EX: the trigger will only activate the flash in ETTL mode. Well I discovered the same problem with my 580 EX. None of the other functions on the flash are available to me using the XPro-C trigger and X1R-C receiver. On the other hand, I had no problems with the 580 EX II. I tried swapping the X1R-C receivers between both the 580 EX and the 580 EX II, but I got the same result. I wonder if anyone else has had the same problem?
ATG circuits were not implemented until on 580EX II. Canon made a big mistake & didn't know how important the ATG Auto2 mode was. So its taken well over 15 years for them to put those two features in and paying royalties on 580EX II, 600EX-RT, 600EX II-RT. Simply put it won't work on older flashes below 580EX II.
Have you noticed any issues with it caused by the rechargeable batteries? (besides the battery indicator). It's 'because I'm planning to use it only with rechargeable AA batteries.
The set button makes sense, so accidentally you do not change your settings in a shoot, makes all the sense, after a while it will become second nature.
Phil, I've taken your courses and watch your videos. This one got me interested in Godox, as I'm outfitting a new Sony kit. At this point, would love to see a comparison (pro-con) to the newer Godox X2T.
Hey, do the godox triggers function with other brand? Like would a godoy trigger function with a nikon flash or a youngnou? Or does the ttl/hss not work? Same with the youngnou trigger. Thanks for a response!!!
Thanks Steele. Happy New Year. I have a question and wish you could clarify for me. (1) I'm looking to buy Godox AD400 flashlight (2) I use a Nikon (3) I have a Nikon SB flash. My goal is to be able to use the Nikon flash and Godox flashlight mostly together during studio shoot. The question is . Do i need a Godox trigger and one receiver for the Nikon SB flash light only so both lights can work simultaneously? Additionally, in the world of Godox is Transmitter == Trigger?
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When does the tutorial start???
Thank you very much. Finally, someone who delivers a youtube presentation for the specific purpose of helping people! This was hugely helpful. Bravo.
You're very welcome!
After hours of Googling what way to trigger my Canon flashes with the new Eos-R camera, I came across this vid. So direct and well presented, thanks a lot for the upload!
The TCM button sounds good for studio work because you can start your pre-setup in TTL then switch to manual for the actual shoot. That way you don't have to worry about the quirk that TTL has of having the exposure shift if you change the framing of your subject. It will result in making post-processing easier when the exposure is constant.
LADDA are a cheaper version of the Eneloop batteries sold by Ikea. They are made in the same factory and some have said they have even out performed the Eneloop in tests. I just bought 4 and they allow my flash to power up more quickly than my other rechargeables.
Honestly your video is clearer than the product manual. Thanks!
Finally, I got the answers I was looking for. Thanks! I might even be taking your courses. We'll see.
Strange 2 years ago you have given this perfect explanation, I come from eBay to find out they still sell it, and I’ll get one as I had this problem to uose any other products with most gear I have, at lest one serve all wonderful investments less to pay, it’s two years but late better than never, thank you 🙏🏻
These triggers are really great. When you consider how many features are packed into that tiny box for less than $80 it's completely worth the money (compared to over $400 for a Profoto trigger with fewer features).
I love the ALL button and the TCM button and use them often since I mainly shoot in Manual mode. When I first saw something similar to TCM on the Profoto system I thought that was the coolest thing but couldn't see myself paying for Profoto gear. When I learned that Godox had the same thing (plus more features) I sold all my existing lighting gear and went Godox/Flashpoint.
Glad that there is a *switch* to turn on/off the focus assist beam rather than requiring users to dive into a menu system to turn it on/off. I do with the focus assist beam was tighter like the Canon Speedlites, but hopefully that will be improved in the XPro III version whenever it comes out; because the XPro II version has a very similar focus assist beam.
I agree with you that manufacturers need to build gear to better accept rechargeable batteries.
Meanwhile, I find much more reliable results by using 1.5V alkaline batteries in my triggers than 1.2V rechargeable batteries. Everything else I do is with rechargeable batteries, but when it comes to a radio system I'll still use alkaline if it means more reliability.
*No Pass-Through* - Not sure why you recommend the Pixel King as an option for a pass-through hotshoe, especially since the Pixel King doesn't appear to be any better than the Godox X1T.
I have no experience with Pixel King, but I'm assuming it isn't *Cross-Brand Compatible* like the Godox X1T and probably won't trigger or control Godox speedlites or the larger Godox/Flashpoint strobes. I own the XPro (both the Godox and Flashpoint versions), the Flashpoint XPro II, and the Godox X1T. I use the X1T when I need an on-camera flash and it works fine, but for everything else, I really like the XPro II (except for some misfire issues with the AD600 Pro strobes).
The manuals are definitely a challenge, especially since I like to read the manuals and learn about everything my gear is capable of. I recently had issues understanding the manual for my AD200 and had to get online and ask around. After several responses someone was able to figure it out and now I know what the manual was trying to say.
question, will these triggers help increase the distance / range I can get between my speedlites and camera?
@@rosasparks9978 - Hard to answer that question without more information. What triggers are you using now, and what range do you have now?
@@JaredRibic oh heavens, don't judge😅 currently just using commander mode with my Nikon's (d300s & d7100) I only get about 7 - 10 ft if I'm lucky. The photos are beautiful when it works, but tired of taking a great photo and then realizing that the flash didn't trigger because I took a step too far one way or the other.
Thank you for your quick response as well, I greatly appreciate it!!!
@@rosasparks9978 - No judgment here, you should have seen some of the stuff I started working with.
I'm very fluent in Canon, but don't speak Nikon too well, but I'm assuming the "Commander Mode" is an optical type of trigger system. If that's true, then it's a line-of-sight type of system, and you would definitely benefit from the Godox system shown in this video.
I use this system all the time, and to be completely transparent, there are occasions where I'll have misfires, but for the most part it's very reliable.
I've been able to trigger from over 75 feet with no problem.
I am a newbie with no experience with off camera flash. As such I very much agree with the English section of the manual being extremely poor -- almost to the point of being gibberish. Thank you for being there to help clarify how this trigger works!
Thank you very much for this concise and exceptionally informative, Phil! Definitely my go-to video when I need a refresher.
This is still a great tutorial. I am being constantly let-down by my Pocket Wizard units as they work and then quit at the most inconvenient times. I need a dependable flash control system and this is looking good. I don't care what they cost, I need flash controllers that work every single time in every environment. I really like that you can set all flash sets at once with the "ALL" button. I just use a cage for any on-camera flash, but that's not something I need under normal conditions. Thank you, going shopping right now. :) I do wish you had spent some time talking about the receiver units.
Ppl still use powerwizards? Omg. They are so bad. Just move over
One of the best videos I have seen on UA-cam. Thanks a ton.
Wow, thanks!
Man this guy missed his calling as a super cool spy agent.... who foiled my plan. Phil. Phil Steel.
Watched your vid & got the XPro, TT600 right afterwards. both work without a problem & my Canon 580EXII synced with both. very good job.
Godox now has a new trigger with pass through which has been received with high praise.
Good video - thank you Phil. Regarding lack of pass-through TTL hotshoe. It is really simple to solve this. Mount your camera on a bracket and attach the flash to the bracket. I have just bought this together with an AD200 Pro (with a circular head), a V1 and all the goodies - what a fantastic system!
glad someone brought up flash brackets
Short, detailed and covered the bases the manual was not clear on; in particular concerning the power of the TCM button.
For event photography get a flash bracket. Moves the flash further from the lens and the trigger can operate that flash as well. You can change the power settings from the tigger rather than the flash.
You are quite the good teacher. Very clear and helpful. Thanks.
lol thank you for the video! as a Chinese speaker, the brand is GOD OX (in Chinese )but I still like to call it Go Dox
Just the best instructions for using this trigger. Thanks. The manual is only fit for the recycling bin😂
Had no idea about the TCM feature. Absolutely brilliant!
Same here! 😊
You should thank to ATG.
Thank you for information that speedlight Canon 430EX doesn't work in a Manual mode with this trigger. You just saved me!
You have the best explanation. I learned 2 things I was unable to set up. Thanks!
Thanks for the review and also I've just gone through your portraits course on your website. All very informative and useful. I had a Godox flash and was always having trouble with the Yongnuo triggers but after watching this I switched to the Godox X1 TTL trigger (cheaper here than the X Pro) and it works great. I'll probably get a couple more Godox flashes because they seem to work well with the triggers in a unit.
Thanks for the detailed review.
I point wanted to add, my manual has both Chinese and English. English starts from pg.23. I initially had the same reaction but later realized it has both.
Thanks.
Thank you for this video! I shoot with a Canon 5D Mark II and just purchased a Godox transmitter and receiver. I use a Canon 430EX II in a soft box and couldn't find a long enough, corded, off-camera solution. I've never been wireless. This video helps me a lot!!! Thank you!
*Great video. I was looking video on Godox xpro trigger and your video gave perfect information. Thanks a lot.*
You explained much better than the others explained the X Pro. And some were good. Thanks.
Great Video! I immediately subscribed. It is short, clear and well structured. Keep it up!
brilliant I am in the process of changing to the Godox AD 200 Pro and your tutorial of the trigger has helped immensely - I do follow you thanks
Thank you for speaking out honestly on the product review. Good work.
Coincidentally I just had one of these delivered yesterday for my Nikon camera. I already have a Godox flash, which works well. I was playing around with it before you released the video and you gave me a little more insight into its use, which I appreciate. Just getting started with off-camera flash. Makes me think it might be worthwhile to take the course mentioned in the video. 😀
Hi Eric, glad you enjoyed the video. You can check out my Advanced Off-Camera Flash course here: www.steeletraining.com/offcamera.htm
Thanks , all the important points with no waffle.
great review! Love that you use the KISS Principle to explain everything.
Thanks! -- I live in Taiwan and your comment about hiring a native English speaker for a quick edit of the manual highlights such a coooommmon issue. Signs and instructions often have some weird language quirks. And this is all despite the younger generations here speaking English very well. Weird
"You got to hit the set-button." Thank you , thank you, thank you. That's it. :-)
Very important hint! I am used to my Yongnuo Trigger from my ex Canon system, where this useless step wasn’t necessary, but now I got to deal with the XProS 😄
I just bought one. It is truly amazing. Thanks for your review.
brilliant easy to follow video thank you, glad you addressed the battery indicator issue that really annoys me as you never know if the trigger is going to die on you mid shoot!
The flash settings locks in when in full view mode. Try setting your old flash to TTL mode while using the XPro in manual mode as it should adjust the power. Godox uses TTL protocol to control some other flash brands and it works for all my older flashes. I enjoyed the video!
Excellent review and tutorial. I just bought the trigger and already noticed some of the quirks.
When I bought XPro trigger, the seller recommended 1.5 V AA alkalines over rechargeable eneloops because of the voltage. 1.2 V eneloops may cause problems. It's a bit bad thing because I like to use eneloops instead of alkalines that you use only once.
Hi Phil. Many thank for this post (and for all the others !). Your presentation is crystal clear. I was desesperately searching for the reason why I was not able to adjust with my Xpro-C the light power of my old Canon flash "Speedlight 580EX". Apparently you experimented the same issue with your 430EX.
Glad it was helpful!
Excellent info on rechargeable vs. alkaline batteries, thank you! Also, 100% agree on manuals. This product is excellent but the printed manual with it fairly worthless
Godox will get my vote IF they offer a dedicated website for specific camera brands, and highlight known incompatibility issues, which is something Yongnuo does not do. A forum for customer complaints and wishes would go a long way. Is this idea expensive? - probably the same price as a decent English translator for their manuals.
This video has sealed it! I've just bought the Xpro with a X1R for my 580exii.
Some really cool features I never knew about! Wish I watched this video 3 years ago! 😂
Thank you for sharing this information. I own a Godox XT Pro trigger and learned how to use it with some of my Canon flashes I had left aside.
Do you have Godox XPro-N for Nikon ? Or XPro-C for Canon ? I Have Godox XPro-N for Nikon and I'm trying to see if it will work with Canon flash that I have, using the X1R-C receiver for Canon
excellent video. Unfortunately, I agree with your statement concerning older canon speedlights. I have the canon 430 ex...will have to get a canon 580 ex ii...
I have Godox over year and didn’t know about TCM button 😀 That’s for this review.
wow, I wish you would talk about the flashes TT600 and the receiver settings. Nevertheless I enjoyed your class, very clear as well as not a waste of time talking about insignificant things. Your viewing is excellent and voice. I'm going to take some of your classes today after I find out how to work the receiver and the flash, it looks difficult now that you've made the transmitter look like first grade ABC-123 Again, thanks
I have the xpro, the ad200 and the TT685, all by godox. These are my first flash set up, so not sure how they compare to other systems, but it is so convenient and versatile. I can have the TT685 on body, or the xpro onbody and the TT685 on a stand, or have the ad200 with or without the TT685, plus I can expand if necessary (so far I haven't needed to), so 2 units which can be off-body or one on, one off. It is a very useful set up and gives you loads of options...damn, I sound like a good salesperson...maybe other brands are as good (or better?), but it was relatively cheap to get going and easy for a noob (like myself) to understand (use UA-cam, not the manual, for set-up and how to use!)
Thanks for sharing your experience!
Great review and pleasant to watch and follow. Great teacher with great voice! Thanks!
Tip: you don´t need TTL Pass Through on the godox system for on camera flash, just get a TT685 Flash that have a Radio Master built in so you can use it on camera while it triggers off camera flashes also.... 2 things about the XPro trigger, the assist beam isn´t calibrated to align with the focusing system of the camera and is too visible that can show clearly on video or another photographer and the battery door is soooo loose. Even with that problems the unit is a great buy
Francisco, good point about the ability to use a Godox flash on-camera as a master for remotes. Regarding the focus assist beam, it's good that they give a power switch for it, so you can turn it off when shooting video.
steeletraining if you compare it to the canon 580 ex II assist beam it is obnoxious in comparison. Not only on appearance ... but accuracy wise the canon is far far superior
Very nice point on the translated manual. Hope the company will pay attention.
Thanks for answering the question of compatibility with older Canon flashes!
i have problem to connect my xpro with canon flash 430 ex II, could anyone help to setting thx
🎉Thank you so much, your video helped me link my Godox x Pro C to my Neewer Speedlight‼️
Your Video was Awesome. Very Smooth and Easy to Understand. Thank You!
Would love to see one for the X2T trigger that came out more recently. I really enjoy your videos and the reviews of products so far. Thanks!
Awesome video. Congrats for the info you shared!
Thank you. Very well explained
3:36 not true about having to hit the set button on the Flashpoint version. The R2 Pro. If I spin the wheel it immediately changes the power on my lights. Great video. Thank you.
Well done, thank you for that helpful vid!
I received today my XproS Trigger for my Sony A7RIII and tomorrow my AD200 Pro will arrive as well. I am excited to test the system ☺️ I hope there is a new firmware on the trigger which avoids that „Press the set button - Move“ for confirming the flash power.
Nicely done video. FYI, my new Godox trigger is displaying battery level accurately, so yous may have a bug. Also, they are simple dual hot shoe plates that allow me to use trigger and flash side by side on the camera.
From Italy a many thanks, grate explanation even if i am using xproN on my z6 and SB700. I will follow your web site. Thanks again.
Great review man, thank you!
I prob should have gone for this one. Got the x1f & am having great fun with the learning curve. Very good vid.
Rechargeable batteries seem to be fine in the trigger but not much use in the flash. I find that even dry/alkaline batts don't last very long, they won't perform after a few flashes, once the voltage has dropped a little, so it's not too surprising that rechargeables, at 1.2V, hardly last at all, at least for me. I'm using a brand new, freshly charged set of Energizer rechargables. I'd be interested to know how many flashes you get from a set of rechargeables, I'm only getting about ten.
Anyway thanks for the video, much more useful than the 'Chinglish' manual!
Very interesting video that helped me better understand some features of the XproC. The very bad manual provided with the device is really disappointing. I had to write down my own manual (in french) in order to be able to use it correctly. Thanks for your nice work and the quality of the video... I will be glad to discover how you use it in a shooting environment.
I think they fixed the issue of having to press set to apply the settings. On my x-pro I just turn the wheel and it applies instantly, don't need to press set
Best system ever, i had broncolors, nikons and this its much better. I bought 3 godox flashes. Its quite more easy now.
Thank you for this demonstration! Very helpful
steeletraining, many people never say good things over these overpriced transmitters:
< Canon ST-E3-RT transmitter for $300.00 with no ATG AF Assist Beam. Canon forgot?
< Profoto Air Remote TTL transmitter for $500.00. No ATG AF Assist Beam
If anyone knows, please share: AF Assist Beam works on all mirrorless cameras?
I was not able to get it to work on Canon EOS-R, Sony A7r III & Sony DSC-RX10 IV.
At the same time the DSC-RX10 IV is out of sync.
The AF Assist Beam is a life saver.
So set camera for one AF Focus Sensor based where you normally shoot at in dim light.
Shoot in Single Shot Mode.
Remember the AF Assist Beam respects to lenses is like using a rangefinder camera.
Did anyone complain about the dinky viewfinder on the Leica M1?
Did anyone complain about the no AF on a ATG's Contax RTS & Rolleiflex 3003?
Bet you all didn't know ATG has one in AX (world's first body AF).
There are actually three versions by ATG/Godox:
1. XT1 under $50
2. XPro under $75
3. R2 Pro II under $75
More photographers have purchased these transmitters than Canon, Profoto, Pocket Wizard & Quantum transmitters combined.
Nikon overpriced & outdated wireless IR ITLL flashes are going into the history book.
That Nikon SB-5000 was a dud like the Nikon DF.
steeletraining, welcome back :-)
great, clear and concise. Thank you.
great video man, thank you
The godox system is the future. Its amazing you don't have to carry large batteries, trigers with godox lights, or external antennas.
I use it for my Godox Ad400 and Ad200 strobes, not with speedlights
This was my question! Thanks!
Great video, very intuitive and precise instructions.
Well done. Great refresher!
Quick note. The X1's are not 'cross compatible'. You must purchase the N, C, etc model as you even mentioned early in your video. If you have a Xpro-N and then switch to Canon you must purchase a Pro-C. You mentioned that if you switch to or in the middle of swtiching your system you can stay with the Godox flashes that you already have. Nope. Must purchase the flash model specific I.E., Godox TT685N for Nikon. The hardware is the same however the software is specific as well as each s/w upgrade. Also, not every flash model (Godox) supports TTL. The entire system is outstanding.
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Very useful video sir, I learned lot from it, looking forward more videos like this keep it up good work, thanks a lot sir
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Thanks. Its the best video talking about this RT. Thanks again
Great video! Thank you for your explanation. Still finding out if this would work out with my Nikon SB800 in manual mode.
Hi Phil, i got one question regarding Yongnuo flashes. Is it possible to trigg the YN 560iii, YN 560 IV and YN 968 with the Xpro, but without the X1R on the YN flashes? I thougt they have the same Frequenz (2,4GHZ). I tried it in the manual mode, but it doesnt work.
Very essay to understand and informative tutorial
You mentioned the problem you had with the Canon 430 EX: the trigger will only activate the flash in ETTL mode. Well I discovered the same problem with my 580 EX. None of the other functions on the flash are available to me using the XPro-C trigger and X1R-C receiver. On the other hand, I had no problems with the 580 EX II. I tried swapping the X1R-C receivers between both the 580 EX and the 580 EX II, but I got the same result. I wonder if anyone else has had the same problem?
Thanks for the report, Jim. Sounds like maybe something doesn't quite work with the older generation flashes.
ATG circuits were not implemented until on 580EX II.
Canon made a big mistake & didn't know how important the ATG Auto2 mode was. So its taken well over 15 years for them to put those two features in and paying royalties on 580EX II, 600EX-RT, 600EX II-RT.
Simply put it won't work on older flashes below 580EX II.
Very good review
Great, I see this product at Photokina this year and looked amazing. I would like to buy one
Have you noticed any issues with it caused by the rechargeable batteries? (besides the battery indicator). It's 'because I'm planning to use it only with rechargeable AA batteries.
That was awesome. Great job. Keep it up.
The set button makes sense, so accidentally you do not change your settings in a shoot, makes all the sense, after a while it will become second nature.
Phil, I've taken your courses and watch your videos. This one got me interested in Godox, as I'm outfitting a new Sony kit. At this point, would love to see a comparison (pro-con) to the newer Godox X2T.
Hi Joe, I hope to review the X2T soon.
Awesome review!
Excellent- thank you for your efforts!!
Great explanation for this item. Very well said👌
Hey, do the godox triggers function with other brand? Like would a godoy trigger function with a nikon flash or a youngnou?
Or does the ttl/hss not work?
Same with the youngnou trigger.
Thanks for a response!!!
Can you do a updated of this video because you didnt explain how to use from power on
Thanks Steele. Happy New Year. I have a question and wish you could clarify for me. (1) I'm looking to buy Godox AD400 flashlight (2) I use a Nikon (3) I have a Nikon SB flash. My goal is to be able to use the Nikon flash and Godox flashlight mostly together during studio shoot. The question is . Do i need a Godox trigger and one receiver for the Nikon SB flash light only so both lights can work simultaneously? Additionally, in the world of Godox is Transmitter == Trigger?
Very nice review. Thanks. Does the TCM function work for a group of flashes?