First Look: Godox X2T Flash Trigger (Flashpoint R2T Mark ii)

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    The new Godox X2T transmitter / trigger / transceiver is the latest radio trigger compatible with the Godox X-Series which includes the TT600, TT685, V860ii, V850ii, TT350, V350, AD200, AD360ii, AD600, AD600 Pro, AD400 Pro, along with the QT, QS, SK, and DP series strobes. It will also work with the upcoming Godox V1 round head flash and Godox AD200 Pro.
    It's expected that there will be 6 versions of this trigger, X2T-C (Canon), X2T-N (Nikon), X2T-S (Sony), X2T-F (Fuji), X2T-O (Olympus / Panasonic), X2T-P (Pentax).
    The Godox X2T includes a lot of feature updates over it's predecessor, the X1T. It has 5 independent group selection buttons which double as mode change. It has a redesigned and relocated adjustment wheel. 3 buttons have been moved from the right of the screen to the left of the screen. The AF assist beam has changed to a lamp instead of a grid. Bluetooth has been added so no longer do you need the Godox A1 to communicate between flashes and the Godox app. Scan for best channel has also been added.
    Godox X1T Description
    The Godox x1 is the ultimate radio transmitter for Nikon DSLRs that speaks to Godox AD360ii, Godox Li-on and Godox and Nikon Radio Remote without missing a beat and connects to all strobes with sync ports. The incredible range of these compact and lightweight units as well as their integrated functions and features make them the first choice of professional photographers. The proprietary TTL and HSS enabled 2.4GHz x1 Radio Remote System radio triggers transmits atop a Nikon body with the essential TTL pass-through and laser AF assist and works with the complete family of Godox X Series Speedlights, Monolights and Strobe lights with x1 TTL radio transceiver built right in.
    All the x1 enabled family communicate seamlessly: the lithium powered Godox Li-on Nikon, Canon and Sony TTL speedlights, the Godox M alkaline energized speedlight, the fantastic AD360ii 360 Nikon and Canon TTL powerhouse, and the masterful 600ws AD600 monolights. Older Godox flashes can be fired and controlled off camera while being attached to the x1 Radio Remote Receiver FPRRx1RN to grace remote link to earlier models.
    The x1t provides a full proprietary GR Group style interface allowing up to 5 Groups to be individually set to either TTL, Manual, or Off and most importantly, TTL and Manual Groups can be conveniently mixed together as needed.The battery powered units provide TTL, HSS (High Speed Sync) and even a HSS pre-sync timing adjustment for precision synchronization. PC cord sync input andoutput ports are provided for external device remote sync without automation. x1r receivers are compatible with Nikon CLS system speedlights like the Nikon SB-910, SB-900, or SB700. Controlling the remote strobes is straightforward, with a large clear LCD panel interface aside 3 separate buttons relating to channel, groups and modes, while a thumb wheel provides fast scroll adjustment for the selected function. A simple switch located on the side of the transmitter allows the laser pattern Focus Assist Light to be switched on and off when needed.

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  • @BrandonColePhotography
    @BrandonColePhotography 5 років тому +5

    Photographers and youtubers like me was really missing the hotshoe because it allows us to record our camera screen with the atomos ninjas and it is highly needed for us photographers who bring content and real behind the scenes photoshoots so the audience an see exactly what’s going on in our camera. I’m super excited they brought back the hotshoe. Don’t forget that

  • @dunnymonster
    @dunnymonster 5 років тому +3

    I'm one of those users who needs the additional hotshoe that is featured on the X1T and omitted on the X Pro trigger so I'm glad Godox saw fit to update this. I originally was happy with the X1T but " upgraded " to the X Pro trigger on release. There is no doubt that the X Pro is ergonomically way better but for me there is a caveat. I use my Sekonic lightmeter which has the in built pocket wizard transceiver and one of the complaints many make is how they wish Godox products were pocket wizard compatible. In fact they are, well sort of. With the X1T trigger I simply mount a pocket wizard to it's hotshoe and mount the trigger to my cameras hotshoe. The X1T trigger features a bi directional sync socket which in the " secret function menu " can be configured as an input or output. Not sure what the default was but I configured mine as an input. Plug the pocket Wizards sync socket to the X1T's sync socket. Now, whenever you use your pocket wizard enabled Sekonic light meter it will fire the flashes 😊 Now obviously to make changes to individual flashes/strobes it means you have to walk over to the camera mounted X1T and make adjustments to the settings, which is a pain in the ass, however this is where the X Pro trigger comes in. I have my X Pro trigger with me and can use that in situ to make any alterations to any of my lights without having to do so via the X1T. Technically you can use the X Pro to do exactly the same thing but you end up with the pocket wizard dangling off the trigger unless you are able to velco it onto the trigger itself. The odd shape of the X Pro makes doing that difficult, far better to have the pocket wizard positioned in the hotshoe of the X1T in my opinion. Even in situations where I'm not using my lightmeter ( run and gun flash scenarios ) I still prefer the smaller form factor of the X1T in my hotshoe. I'll be getting this version 2 as soon as it's availible, hopefully the LCD screen is more scratch resistant because the main downer for me regards the X1T is how easily the LCD gets scuffed up 😉

  • @DustinValkema
    @DustinValkema 5 років тому +8

    This is great! I was actually just talking to another photographer about Godox needing something like this as we're building her first OCF kit. You my friend are amazing with these gear discussions, keep it up!

  • @johnchanavm
    @johnchanavm 5 років тому +3

    People need this because e.g. event photographers need to use on camera flash all the time, and sometimes adding extra remote flashes to light the environment or create special effects. But before V1, EVERY on camera flash as master sucks in controlling the remote flashes, extremely slow to operate. That's why I still love the Cactus V6 so much :) , other brands should have "copied" such design years ago :P

    • @robhallphoto
      @robhallphoto  5 років тому

      I agree with you the the (pre-V1) Godox speedlights are not as fast as they could be, but I disagree that they aren't fast enough for event work. Let's remember that 4-5 years ago people were walking to and pulling down their light stands just to change a power output of a remote flash. I've had no problem controlling my OCF on the fly with both V860ii's and V350s.

    • @IndigoEyePhotography
      @IndigoEyePhotography 5 років тому

      I got a V6 II and RF 60x a little over a month ago. I agree that Cactus had superior ergonomics, but getting any flash to work on the V6 II's hotshoe has been an absolute nightmare for me (on my Canon, the hotshoe never worked when X-TTL was installed).
      If I had learned about the X2T trigger earlier, I would have gone for Godox instead with its wider variety of flash options.

    • @charlesludwig9173
      @charlesludwig9173 5 років тому

      Yes, I shoot real estate interiors. I want to shoot with my on camera flash, as well as an off camera flash placed at opposite end of room so I need a trigger to fire the off camera flash and the on camera flash, as well as a receiver for the off camera flash. In fact it's essential since I am shooting hand held and therefore can not hold a flash in hand while shooting or use a tripod which is too inconvenient. I also need TTL to so I'm going with Pocket Wizard MiniTT 1 and FlexTT5 which will work with my SB-700 speedlights and Nikon cameras.

  • @Gee-Wizz
    @Gee-Wizz 5 років тому +1

    A good straight up review, my personal biggest problem with the X1 was the On/Off button. It stuck out the side of the body and was extremely light to operate, which meant it got accidently bumped/turned on all the time draining the battery’s (same for the X1R receivers). This would not be a problem in studio. But we all use Godox lights because they a battery powered, and we can throw them in a bucket and go anywhere. Although you didn’t touch on this, from what I could see in the video it looks like this is fixed. The switches appear to be recessed now which will be awesome for me and every one else who works on site. Obviously the twist lock base and the other bit's are great as well, great to see a company actually putting some actual improvements into a new model instead of minor facelifts, good work Godox and good review Robert.

  • @MyMomSaysImSmart
    @MyMomSaysImSmart 5 років тому +2

    So glad they came out with this. I’m one of the ones who bought the xpro and didn’t care for it. Sticks up too far, looks goofy, and catches on everything when I’m running around a reception hall. Looking forward to trying this one out for sure!

    • @j.sherwoodowl4826
      @j.sherwoodowl4826 5 років тому

      Yeah I ditched my X1 for the Pro as well and immediately regretted it. Your points all ring true for me.

  • @charleyl264
    @charleyl264 4 роки тому +1

    I've been using the X2Tc for several months and I've been quite pleased with it. The Bluetooth to cell phone connection and App had me a bit confused when trying to get it working, but I figured out what I was doing wrong and it is working fine now. It does let me adjust all 5 groups and trigger them from the cell phone, leaving the final cell phone settings on the X2T so it is ready for shooting, but the only advantage that I see with it is not having to remove the X2T from the camera to do this. The App does not yet support my cell phone for remote triggering of the camera yet, but I doubt that I would ever use that feature anyway. I do mostly studio work.

  • @fnissels
    @fnissels 5 років тому +1

    AF ASSIST WORKS SO GOOD ON THE A7R3!!! I just received my X2T-s and tested it with my Sony A7R3. I already had the X1T-s, and after updating it's software and being able to have the AF assist working (but not with as good results as with a dslr camera), I was curious to compare it with the new X2T-s. And guys I'm so happy, the X2T-s AF assist is much better, the focus is almost as good as with my nikon dslr. And that was such a problem for me, as I for shooting weddings, you simply need an AF assist for the dancing moment, no way to focus properly in very dim light - party lights with the A7R3 without it, and yes I tried with a 1.4 lens and live view display off. But so you know it, on the final version of the X2T-s, the AF assist is a grid pattern, not a strong beam as on your video.

    • @mjaydb
      @mjaydb 5 років тому

      Fabien n I bought the X2t-s, it looks like the hot shoe doesn’t have TTL pass through. How do you use your flash? Do you use it in manual mode? I think it’s not convenient to use it in manual mode during a event/wedding.

  • @nelsonchong5619
    @nelsonchong5619 5 років тому +35

    need a direct comparison between x2 and xpro.

  • @bebespurs
    @bebespurs 5 років тому +11

    I like this trigger more then Xpro. Thanks for the video!

    • @lenspassions
      @lenspassions 5 років тому

      Me too 🙏

    • @philindeblanc
      @philindeblanc 5 років тому

      absolutely! You can only use the Pro looking down. This can be in various angles. So I guess there will be yet ANOTHER version with flippy screen?

  • @NikolajFreiesleben
    @NikolajFreiesleben 5 років тому +18

    Also you can put a mic on top of the trigger.

    • @elevatedmediagroup
      @elevatedmediagroup 5 років тому +1

      Nikolaj Freiesleben but you use a trigger for photos...not video. Lol

    • @NikolajFreiesleben
      @NikolajFreiesleben 5 років тому +4

      @@elevatedmediagroup Well sometimes its nice to use both 😂

    • @adammescan4860
      @adammescan4860 4 роки тому +3

      @@elevatedmediagroup hybrid shooters might find this useful?

    • @melvinch
      @melvinch Рік тому

      Only if your mic supports TTL. 😆

  • @nuohk
    @nuohk 5 років тому +2

    6:47 You just answered months of hair pulling frustration. its not just me. Thanks!

    • @robhallphoto
      @robhallphoto  5 років тому +1

      Lol no problem. Yeah there is some voltage issue that even if you put brand new rechargeable batteries in it doesn't correctly display, it will still last just fine, and give you a blinking warning when it's really about to die.

  • @JaredRibic
    @JaredRibic 5 років тому +1

    I use the original X1 (Flashpoint version) when I need a hotshoe on-camera with the AD200 and extension cable. I don't do on-camera flash very often, but when I do, I use this trigger.

  • @justinwaldman3716
    @justinwaldman3716 2 роки тому

    Great review, Rob. I really like the simplicity of this trigger and the practical way you presented it.

  • @bryanhumphrey4072
    @bryanhumphrey4072 5 років тому +1

    Excellent vid! Thanks for the info and yes that hot shoe on top is important not only for those of us transitioning from other systems but it is a great place to mount a Case Air.

  • @lastingimpressions7294
    @lastingimpressions7294 3 роки тому

    Not sure if anyone mentioned this, but prefer this over the pro for the sole reason that I can put my body with long 70-200 lens attached in my bag and not have to remove the transmitter. Easier on the camera hotshoe contacts not having to take off and remove the transmitter a gazillion times. When working without an assistant, I use a wheeled cart for my lights and can be ready for the shot (and back ready to move on) with a lot less fumbling around.

  • @RickLincoln
    @RickLincoln Рік тому

    I'm glad to have found this...thanks Rob. The majority of time I shoot my X1 in APP mode because I set my flash power with my meter (L-858). It works great and I wouldn't consider an upgrade except for those few times that I want to change power from the trigger. The X1 is cumbersome and when I'm shooting, cumbersome isn't going to cut it. Like many others, I sometimes shoot with a dumb trigger for my older receivers and non-wireless speedlights and the hotshoe works really well for that. When I first saw the X2, I thought it wouldn't bring much improvement. Your review has changed my mind and the X2 is now on the top of the list with the X-Pro just below it.

  • @andyvan5692
    @andyvan5692 2 роки тому

    there is a good reason for the controls being on the right, that is, mostly this style is a studio setup, so therefore the camera is on a studio stand, or a tripod, so BOTH hands are free, when not using a light meter or moving the subject or props around, esp if digital 35 mm/ MF workflow is considered,where the camera is tethered to a laptop, so one hand is on the computer and it's keyboard/editting console (the board with all the dials buttons to edit the shot with, similar to a drawing waccom tablet); the other adjusts the flash power with the trigger controls.

  • @pablovi77
    @pablovi77 4 роки тому

    This is the best I can get, for us outside the US, this is the best trigger. And since I use Pentax as well, this is my best option. Adorama charges a lot for shipping. Between $35 and $150 USD, depends on how many items you order.

  • @alexeymeteo
    @alexeymeteo 5 років тому +1

    I love the fact that GODox do hear us! For me it's time to sell x1t and buy this baby to add it to my x-pro to use bt
    thanks Robert!

  • @ColinRobertson_LLAP
    @ColinRobertson_LLAP 5 років тому +1

    Nice! I have an X Pro trigger, but this one is tempting for the Bluetooth and the hot shoe-aka, a place to put the pocket wizard I use to trigger the camera wirelessly.

  • @DavidNutter1963
    @DavidNutter1963 4 роки тому +2

    I'm surprised you didn't mention that this lacks the TCM feature of the XPro. Very good review.

  • @oopsydaisy74
    @oopsydaisy74 5 років тому +1

    Thanks for the video, Rob! For myself, this is the best of both worlds with the Bluetooth and better buttons along with the hot shoe. I personally like having the shoe so I can mount trigger and cam-fi pro at the same time without an extra bracket.

    • @MarlonOrellana
      @MarlonOrellana 5 років тому

      Dang I didn't know that! Thanks for that info!

  • @VisiVisuals
    @VisiVisuals 5 років тому +8

    Can you please compare it directly to the X-pro model.. what about price, which one is a better value?

  • @maxxuman9915
    @maxxuman9915 5 років тому +3

    Didn't you mean NimH rather than Lithium-ion batteries? Can't say I love the idea of the new focus assist beam. I doubt it's going to work as well as the ones with a pattern for those of us who need it sometimes and don't have a mirrorless.

  • @rondonski101
    @rondonski101 5 років тому +1

    Loving the Godox system more now after sharing one single AD200 with 3 different cameras of Nikon, Canon and Sony. Now no more having 3 softboxes share one space.

  • @tedp9945
    @tedp9945 5 років тому +1

    The hotshoe is really fantastic for putting an led

  • @afonsosantos8364
    @afonsosantos8364 5 років тому

    Why I would not upgrade (from X1T): I am right handed and shoot 90% in portrait orientation. The X2T's hotshoe being shifted to the right (compared to X1T) makes that, mounted on my A7iii, I would not have any space left to squeeze my nose in, or force me to do some face gimmicks to be able to look trought the EVF.

  • @one4allall4one91
    @one4allall4one91 4 роки тому

    The XT1-n was a debacle for me. Not only the odd dial placement and lack of group button it had bugs that had no firmware fix. The XT2-n solved all problems. It came out to save the day.

  • @MinhAnhFromEarth
    @MinhAnhFromEarth 2 роки тому +1

    I just got the X2T and the biggest quirk seems to be that after exactly 30s of non-operation, it loses the current selection of the group, and if I need to change the light power I'll either need to press the group button, or the set button, and only after then can I use the wheel to change the power. On the XPro the current group remains selected and all I have to do is to use the wheel to change the power. Anyone knows the way around the behavior of the X2T?

    • @AJCoReTV
      @AJCoReTV Рік тому

      Did you figure this out?

  • @ThierryMinet
    @ThierryMinet 4 роки тому

    On a Nikon D90, the “auto-meter off” setting causes the Godox X2T-N to shortly shut down its display (possibly even reset), each time that setting times out (by default every 6 seconds!).
    When that happens, the camera’s “memory card access lamp” also briefly lights up. This lamp does not light up when the “auto-meter off” times out and the transmitter isn’t mounted on the camera.
    ( I wrote an email about this to Godox's support and posted this on Godox's channel too, but I figure more people will check this video )

  • @jarrettporst3022
    @jarrettporst3022 5 років тому +5

    Yea whatever, small improvement. Battery door; stop using that 1978 design of deflecting the door to release. Those switches on the side that get turned on when you put it back in you bag, submerge the design already! Hey great vid as alway man!

  • @mcarthurbeard1571
    @mcarthurbeard1571 5 років тому +1

    Yay! Another trigger as if I been having problems with the old ones

  • @jeremybeswick550
    @jeremybeswick550 3 роки тому

    Cheers, Rob - that was a quick and helpful introduction for me.

  • @mattmangan1528
    @mattmangan1528 5 років тому +1

    Thanks for finally clarifying the AF assist on the V1 and this trigger! Sonys (and other mirrorless cameras I imagine) have tons of trouble nailing focus in venues lit only by DJ lights without that feature. I was rigging small led lights to brackets, this will help lol.

    • @BenBroomfield
      @BenBroomfield 5 років тому

      Matt M likewise, it’s the one thing that’s stopping me recommending my Sony - which in all other areas is excellent - hopefully this will fix this.

  • @GilbertTV
    @GilbertTV 5 років тому +2

    looks great... i never wanted to get the x1pro as i thought it was too big & an odd shape but this will be like a better version of the x1t.. perfect

  • @acordu
    @acordu 5 років тому +3

    Great update! I love the XPro, but doesnt help me with event photos and off camera ad200 flashes. This gives me best of both worlds.

  • @artmaltman
    @artmaltman 2 роки тому

    Love the x-pro but when I use a tripod, I really want a trigger with a vertical screen. Flashpoint sells a (somewhat awkward) adapter that makes the x-pro screen vertical, but not for Sony.

  • @clintjohnson2460
    @clintjohnson2460 2 роки тому

    Brilliant, detailed review.... Definitely helped put me over the top to get the new controller. Thanks!!

  • @bh9262
    @bh9262 3 роки тому

    I like to be able to have flash on camera and also be able to control lights on flash stands. Three lights. 2 on stands, one on camera.

    • @atggreat7981
      @atggreat7981 3 роки тому

      It can be done. You need ATG Y hotshoe adapter.
      Much cheaper than have a L bracket setting.

  • @Ashleyapples
    @Ashleyapples 5 років тому

    i never really complained about the old one cause it work, but this one sounds supper awsome

  • @IvanLai
    @IvanLai 5 років тому +1

    Literally just got the XProF trigger. Let see if this is actually better or an alternative.

  • @tonyscott3757
    @tonyscott3757 3 роки тому

    I just tested the X2T for Canon. My camera is a 1D mark IV. I had a Canon 600EX-RT in the X2T hotshoe which is in group A and a Godox AD200Pro in group B. I set the power of both groups manually. The X2T multiple times changed to power of both groups to 1/64 + 0.4. One time I had group A turned off and only the power of group B was forced to 1/64+0.4 - the power setting of group A was unchanged when I turned this group on again. After moving the 600EX-RT to a X1RC my power settings remained as I had set them. This may have been chance but I had the 600EX-RT on the X1RC quite a bit longer than directly on the X2T. This could indicate that the issue is the X2T is getting some of the communication between the camera and the 600EX-RT wrong. I saw the same behavior using a Canon 580EX II. I also tested with an YN600EX-RT in place of the Canon flash and had the same experience (the X2T changed the power to 1/64+0.4 once during this brief testing). The X1RC managed to lock up the YN600EX-RT once. Firmware version of the X2T is 1.2 which is the newest available on the Godox download page.

  • @MK-hz2bn
    @MK-hz2bn Рік тому

    I’m a real estate photographer and I use a remote shutter release on that hot shoe.

  • @peterjackhandy
    @peterjackhandy 5 років тому +4

    Oh, Robert; how many times did you repeat how wonderful it is to have the group buttons on the top?
    My take on that & why I prefer the x1-t to the pro:
    I set my tripod high enough to use the viewfinder without crouching down;
    When I want to adjust Anything, all the controls & buttons are at eye-level.
    On this & the pro, I have to slacken the head & tilt the camera to see the buttons.
    IMHO, the x1-t is simple & straightforward to use - This is no upgrade for me.

    • @richardbriscoe8563
      @richardbriscoe8563 5 років тому

      Peter Hicks There is an adapter that puts the the display vertical.

  • @saskelee
    @saskelee 4 роки тому +1

    0:15 darn car headlights

  • @Iskhakoff
    @Iskhakoff 5 років тому +5

    03:17 I bought the transmitter because of this exact function and I dont know why but it doesn't work this way. I have to choose the group and then press the mode button. It is soooooo inconvinient(

    • @andreasstolten9179
      @andreasstolten9179 3 роки тому

      I missing this function too. Using the group button to toggle between M, TTL and OFF would be so convienent. I am using Firmware V1.2. Any Update on this?

  • @queenshutterphotostudios9953
    @queenshutterphotostudios9953 3 роки тому +1

    I can't seem to get the trigger off my camera. Any help please?

  • @nickhills8061
    @nickhills8061 5 років тому

    Thanks for the great video and all the detail. I have multiple X1Ts and they work great. All cheap but don’t think any upgrade is necessary at this time.

  • @TheMash84
    @TheMash84 3 роки тому

    Hi! Thanks for the very good video.
    Just bought the X2T today and I should receive it tomorrow.
    I think the issue of the battery bars depends on the batteries themselves.
    Alkaline batteries have a nominal voltage of 1.5V (when brand new out of the box they are 1.6V) while rechargeable batteries are rated at 1.2V (while having 1.45V when fully charged).
    The problem is the rechargeable batteries voltage goes down gradually after the charge, sitting at about 1.35V, which is already a low voltage if compared to the alkalines batteries.
    Usually these radio transmitters devices (such as the X2T) are rated for 3.0V (two AA 1.5V), that's could be the main issue.

    • @atggreat7981
      @atggreat7981 3 роки тому

      Wireless transmitter shooters need to stop being a cheapskate.
      Put 4AA Energizer Lithium Battery rather than those cheap rechargeable batteries.
      ATG circuits kick in under 2.31VDC

  • @David83151
    @David83151 5 років тому

    This is exactly what I need. Can't wait for it to be released.

  • @boundaryscience
    @boundaryscience 5 років тому +1

    I use mine for 3 reasons: 1. It’s small. 2. It looks cyberpunk af. 3. It looks abstruse and from a marketing perspective, the more complicated your camera looks the better imho

  • @Camrographer
    @Camrographer 3 роки тому

    I can see how that hot shoe can come in handy. I have quite a few speedlites with the radiopopper triggers, it would be easier to trigger them with the hot-shoe rather than the pc sync port. The port can work but then I have to figure out how to mount the trigger, probably having to add a cheeseplate. I'd like to see a demo of the bluetooth app.

  • @nickmatthews4939
    @nickmatthews4939 5 років тому

    Some good improvements over the original. A 45 degree back panel and reduction in size would really be welcome. 👍🏻s up for YTvid

  • @ginak.804
    @ginak.804 2 роки тому

    I love this trigger I can hook up with 4 lights 😃📸

  • @bestlightimagesphotography
    @bestlightimagesphotography 5 років тому +1

    Great comprehensive review.

  • @borderlands6606
    @borderlands6606 5 років тому

    The X1T is fine if you want to fire a single flash off camera, for street photography for example. Just shoot TTL, or manual and turn the dial for less or more light. However I'd hate to shoot a multi flash studio set up with this trigger, there just isn't enough room for control interfaces. So you're reduced to long clicks, short clicks, dials.. completely non-intuitive functionality. The X2 seems to have improved this somewhat, but it's still a lot to ask of a small hot shoe trigger. And the door looks as poor as the old model.

  • @sketchysunday
    @sketchysunday 4 роки тому

    Great video. Thank you I just placed an order for one.

  • @moewaer
    @moewaer 5 років тому +1

    love your stuff dude

  • @PaulApplebyphotography
    @PaulApplebyphotography 5 років тому +1

    Still waiting for ANY manufacturer to have a trigger that has a pivot position feature.

    • @robhallphoto
      @robhallphoto  5 років тому

      For tilt or for horizontal rotation? For tilt, no thanks. That's just creating a weak point and another spot that the trigger can break at. Reminds me of the Cyber commander which was annoying when it worked and unusable once it wore out and failed.

  • @lenspassions
    @lenspassions 5 років тому

    Awesome, definitely it will be in my wishlist

  • @benbdrpod
    @benbdrpod 4 роки тому

    Thanks so much. I just step into light photography and your video were so valuable to guide me through my choice. I am now following your channel and will go through your library to learn more.
    Question:
    I got an AD200 & Sk400
    I think the X2T is the way to go.
    Will I be able to fit on the top my Yongnuo flash if ever needed while using my 2 godox strobe?
    Thanks a lot for your help

  • @smackie001
    @smackie001 5 років тому

    lol Indica Pendant. Thanks for bringing this to my attention Robert!

  • @charleyl264
    @charleyl264 4 роки тому

    Forgot to say that I'm using the X2T hot shoe for my previous flash trigger transmitter, letting me continue to use my older equipment along with my new Godox 2.4 gig equipment until I can afford to replace all of it. This had been working fine for me.

    • @tarakdungdes
      @tarakdungdes 4 роки тому

      So it's possible to use canon st e2 on top the X2T to control canon speedlights?

    • @charleyl264
      @charleyl264 4 роки тому

      @@tarakdungdes The hot shoe on the top of the X2Tc is pretty much a "pass through" for the hot shoe on the top of my Canon 77D camera. It has the same contact arrangement. If your flash works directly connected to the hot shoe on your camera, it should also work on the top of the X2Tc. I am not familiar with the Canon ste2. The old flash trigger that I'm using is a Neewer that fires my old manual speedlites through Neewer receivers attached to the hot shoe of each of the speedlites. I would suggest that you buy an X2Tc from some place that allows returns, like Amazon. Then you can try it, and return it if you don't have success.

    • @tarakdungdes
      @tarakdungdes 4 роки тому

      Well noted.. thanks for sharing ^^

  • @MyKonaRC
    @MyKonaRC Рік тому +1

    Your AF assist on your X2t must be an old design, mine and many new ones have the red grid.

  • @peter-frank
    @peter-frank 5 років тому

    I use this with a EC200 and AD200. Thats a great combination.

  • @ChrisKryzanek
    @ChrisKryzanek 5 років тому +2

    Great review Robert. I am very impressed with Godox actually listening to issues and releasing updated products so fast.
    Recently with the round head for the ad200 and the new round head flash I wonder if they are going to make an updated s-bracket giving more room. It would be great also for Magmod users wanting to use the s-bracket

  • @garyvanhorn
    @garyvanhorn 4 роки тому +3

    Can you do a tutorial on setting up the X2T with Good V1?

  • @davidbailey4976
    @davidbailey4976 5 років тому +2

    Thanks for another excellent review Robert. I rely on you to update me on Godox developments and your impartial criticism of the products. It seems that Godox listen to your constructive comments and so maybe you could mention the apparent fragility of the hot shoe on the X Pro S. I am new to Sony (having used Nikon previously) and the XPro-S base plate looks ultra-breakable when compared to that of the XPro-N, with its metal plate. I feel that I need to take more care with the XPro than I do with my A7RIII.
    What is your experience of this apparent fragility in the base plate? Has it caused you any issues? David Bailey Milton Keynes, UK

  • @BespokeFotografie
    @BespokeFotografie 5 років тому

    Great informative vids as always. I've seen a few folks that will use an Rx0 or similar to record display screen for BTS and having the extra shoe for that camera and trigger flashes. I can see a need but its very specific.

  • @artmaltman
    @artmaltman 5 років тому +2

    Looks great, and thanks for the detailed tour. Does Godox / Flashpoint allow firmware update yet via Macintosh? Is this in development? Would sure make a huge difference to a lot of photographers! Thank you.

    • @robhallphoto
      @robhallphoto  5 років тому +1

      No and, not that I know of. Someone explained to me how their firmware is just a "skin" of someone else's firmware system, which is only built for Windows. So they didn't develop anything in the first place for Windows.

    • @letsbefrank3
      @letsbefrank3 5 років тому

      I also have a Mac and used some software called VirtualBox to create a version of a Windows machine on my Mac. It's free and it works really well. There's a vid on here to show you the entire process

    • @artmaltman
      @artmaltman 5 років тому

      @@letsbefrank3 Thanks for the heads-up. Do you think it would work for updating firmware on physical devices? This is not just running a text edit or spreadsheet application. Thanks.

    • @letsbefrank3
      @letsbefrank3 5 років тому +1

      That's exactly what I used it for. I don't need Windows for anything else. I updated the firmware on two V860IIs and the XPro. No issues at all@@artmaltman

  • @koolilrogiens
    @koolilrogiens 3 роки тому

    team lefty 🤙🏾🔥

  • @mr702s
    @mr702s 5 років тому

    I have a standard high speed bowden flash lamp, is there a separate receiver I need to buy with this to trigger my lamp or do I buy a second one of these assuming it has a receiver mode? Haven't found any documentation for this transmitter online.

  • @jeffreycrosby7186
    @jeffreycrosby7186 5 років тому

    Very informative...mines arriving today...thank you...

  • @Surftoi
    @Surftoi 4 роки тому

    Thank you for your video work.
    I just purchased the R2 Mark II, and it's great for my OCF. Now I need to ask you you can recommend a remote trigger that will pair with my R2 MarkII so that I can use it as a remote shutter release as well. Nikon D7500 user.

  • @sienta000
    @sienta000 5 років тому

    Much make sense, I can use left hand to adjust anything.

  • @Faeroes1
    @Faeroes1 5 років тому

    Great review, but I had an Xpro, and found it too big. It sits very high on the camera, and doesn't fit in my rather full camera bag very well. I hate the menu structure of the X1T, so hopefully this thing solves my problems. Bluetooth sound interesting as well.

  • @osielcampos2185
    @osielcampos2185 3 роки тому

    Help!!! Just bought the Canon R5 and I can't synchronized with the AD600 the camera won't go over 1/200 . Thanks.

  • @DenisFisser
    @DenisFisser 5 років тому +1

    Thanks, great review as usual. Does this one have the TCM fucntion to easily switch from TTL to Manual?

    • @robhallphoto
      @robhallphoto  5 років тому

      Didn't see it in custom functions or main controls.

    • @DenisFisser
      @DenisFisser 5 років тому

      @@robhallphoto thnx, don't understand they left that out.

    • @JaredRibic
      @JaredRibic 5 років тому

      @@DenisFisser - Agreed. That is a major feature for many people.

  • @sfotkai
    @sfotkai 5 років тому

    Great! But what about cases when I use different systems? Hotshoe on trigger solves the problem. But not the X1t one - it completely hangs any hotshoe device installed on this trigger and doesn't provide any straightforward connection through the trigger between camera's and trigger's hotshoes :-(

  • @michaelbidegain1455
    @michaelbidegain1455 4 роки тому

    Robert great tutorial and thanks for sharing, reading the product description it states the the X2tn will trigger the Nikon shutter release "It can work as a wireless Godox Flash Trigger/ Wireless Shutter Release" Does this require a godox receiver unit?

  • @charlesludwig9173
    @charlesludwig9173 5 років тому +1

    I need the hotshoe. I shoot real estate interiors. I want to shoot with my on-camera flash, as well as an off camera flash placed at opposite end of room; so, I need a trigger to fire the off camera flash and the on-camera flash, as well as a receiver for the off camera flash. In fact it's essential since I am shooting hand held and therefore can not hold a flash in hand while shooting or use a tripod which is to inconvenient; plus, why buy an extra receiver when the nearby flash can be on the camera. I also need TTL too; so, I'm going with Pocket Wizard MiniTT 1 and FlexTT5 which will work with my SB-700 speedlights and Nikon cameras.

  • @Jmgantphotography
    @Jmgantphotography 5 років тому

    Since moving over to Sony I haven't used the assist beam. I can see a place for this trigger, but not in my workflow or bag.

  • @lubomirkotik8870
    @lubomirkotik8870 4 роки тому

    Hello. I have a Nikon version and there is no rear curtain icon under SYNC menu. is it because it's NIKON? it has to set in camera itself?

  • @JaredRibic
    @JaredRibic 5 років тому +2

    08:50 - Tell me more about this "Close Proximity Issue" please!
    I've been having lots of triggering issues with my 600Pro units and couldn't seem to figure out what the problem was. Maybe it's this thing you're talking about?

    • @ToolCraze
      @ToolCraze 5 років тому +1

      I have this issue myself and am too wondering if close proximity is the issue.

    • @JaredRibic
      @JaredRibic 5 років тому

      @@ToolCraze - For me it mainly affects the 600Pro units but not the AD200 or the Speedlites.

    • @joshgoodmanproductions8087
      @joshgoodmanproductions8087 4 роки тому

      I use a speed light in my hand a lot and the close 0-30m option fixed my misfire issue at weddings. Definitely works! Me and my 2nd tested it at two weddings.

  • @kernelity
    @kernelity 4 роки тому

    The hotshoe is used as interface to connect other trigger brands.

    • @zakirayhan2314
      @zakirayhan2314 4 роки тому

      flash installed on "on board hotshoe" x2t is as a slave or just installed without any settings?

  • @shri7photostudio
    @shri7photostudio 5 років тому

    superb product godox X2T

  • @MusphyOfficial
    @MusphyOfficial Рік тому

    i need hotshoe for 1 on cam flash and 1 off cam flash. bcoz sadly i have only cheap manual flash.. 😅😅

  • @hanselong9132
    @hanselong9132 3 роки тому

    I have a Nikon D750 and my newly bought X2T-N is not firing when I press/release the shutter button. Everything else works fine between my AD200 - X2T-N, or my Nikon D750 - Any other flash triggers. What am I doing wrong?

  • @kaypochi1516
    @kaypochi1516 3 роки тому

    i have fuji version. switched a lot of battery and battery bar always show 1 bar

  • @ovidiugrovu3025
    @ovidiugrovu3025 4 роки тому

    I’ve just seen your review and I have two questions:
    1 - Do you know how to set the on-board flash (the flash on top of the transmitter, I’m not an English speaker)? I couldn't find any information about it :(
    2 - On the page 47 from the Manual they are saying about the TCM Function (Transform the TTL shooting value into the output value in the M mode). How to use/activate it?
    Thank you in advance, Robert :)

  • @makatron
    @makatron 5 років тому

    Focus beam is the only reason I keep the sb900 on camera.

  • @Galf506
    @Galf506 5 років тому +1

    Anyone has any experience with the red AF assist on this? I work nightlife and the cheap gridded layout of Yongnuo/Godox flashes is terrible, extremely slow compared to Canon.

  • @Paul-dd6im
    @Paul-dd6im 5 років тому

    that bracket on top will help for hyper sync

  • @MrZipjohn227
    @MrZipjohn227 3 роки тому

    I have Nikon D4 & D4s body which wireless flash trigger to work best with my 2 cameras, i notice my N1 has been miss firing...
    i want to use it with my flash point 200 & 600 ttl flash system.
    thanks
    Zip
    Elbert Zip Johnson jr.
    Elbert Zip Johnson jr.
    Elbert Zip Johnson jr.

  • @joelp6532
    @joelp6532 Рік тому

    There are 2 switches on the side of the transmitter. One is power, what is the other one for?

  • @Yinas
    @Yinas 5 років тому

    there are so many points where these triggers could be improved IMO...
    still waiting mainly for Godox to adopt "light-on-dark" displays, like they use on the AD200

    • @robhallphoto
      @robhallphoto  5 років тому +1

      The AD200 is the worst product Godox makes for outdoor visibility though.

  • @gd_media
    @gd_media 5 років тому

    Hey everyone, my trigger had this shoe clip/cover missing (to protect the pins when not in use). The flash came with it tho. Was wondering if it was the case for all of us or if the store opened the box and lost it while showing to another customer maybe. Thanks a lot ❤️

  • @mmknipser
    @mmknipser 4 роки тому +1

    Robert, I am curious about 3.10: what did you do with your trigger that you can change mode with one button? I got the X2T Fuji version that cannot do this. I always have to use the mode button... Latest firmware 1.0.

    • @andreasstolten9179
      @andreasstolten9179 3 роки тому

      I use Firmware V1.2 with the X2T-S. However the group mode does not toggle beteeen M, TTL and OFF. Any update on this issue?