Godox Xpro Menus and Interface
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- Опубліковано 22 сер 2024
- An in depth overview of the Godox Xpro menus and interface.
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Hi Scott, this tutorial is THE BEST on UA-cam. You go through EVERYTHING including those "SHOOT" settings. I just ordered a second XPro C ( for Canon ) on Amazon on Thursday and it arrived yesterday, so am playing with it now, I'm going to try using this as a "remote control" to change my flashes ( off camera ) in terms of light output. I want to try and get this second XPro controller to work as a master controller so I can change flash output without touching the camera during shooting when I'm bracketing shots. When you have the camera setup on a solid tripod, you can still introduce a bit of camera shake when you are changing flash power output, so thought I would try that experiment. I will let you know. So basically the setup will be like this -- one XPro on my camera, 2 flashes on light stands many feet away from camera. A second XPro to use as a mater remote to control or override the settings on the XPro on the camera's hotshoe.... I'm hoping it will work and I'll give you my results. BTW, I am using the newest Yongnuo flashes ( YN600EX-RT II ) but they are both connected to Godox X1-R receivers.
Hey thanks so much! I'm definitely looking forward to how that works out for you, thanks for keeping me updated :) That setup could definitely be useful when going to take light readings with a light meter too, don't have to take the trigger off the camera each time. Cheers!
Hi Scott ! just a mini update and I'll reply with more info as I get further into testing. So I tried getting this to all work with a Yongnuo flash ( YN600EX-RT II ) connected to the Godox X1-R trigger ( the very basic model that only has channel and group settings ) It did NOT fire the flash using the camera shutter button. When I did press the shutter button on my Canon dslr, the info is being relayed to the Godox X1R but NOT to the Yongnuo flash. I could see this, because there was a little red light indicator that flashed when I pressed the camera's shutter button. So the signal stops there. I knew I had success with the Godox X1r before, then realized --- doh ! this was with my old Canon 580EXII flashes ! ... so I hooked one of these up, ( so the Canon 580EX II flash attaches to the Godox X1R - you slide the flash onto the hotshoe of the Godox X1R , and then onto your lightstand ) and BINGO ! it works. I put the camera into manual mode, and then fired a few shots with the camera's shutter button.... everything works flawlessly. I was able to change the flash output of the Canon 580EXII by using that second Godox Xpro-c transmitter. I went from one extreme to the other .... 1/128 to 1/1 and also in-between settings, and the camera pictures reflect those changes, ( amount of light in the photograph ) For those reading, I used 2 Godox XPro-C units... for these tests... one on the camera's hotshoe, one in my hand. There are NO cables required with this setup. **** -- Now --- something with the Yongnuo flashes is conflicting with the Godox flash technogy, so it may be just a matter of turning off a setting on the Yongnuo flash ( YN600EX-RT II - which is the newest small flash in case any one is wondering -- ) I wish I knew about these before I bought the newest Canon flashes. argh ! Anyway, that's it..... I will do more testing, but this is amazing. BTW, for anyone who may be asking..... my Canon 580 EXII flashes are in mint condition, and work like they just came out of a new box, and that is why I still have them in my collection. Oh -- forgot to mention --- On the Godox XPro-c transmitter that is on the camera hotshoe --- I tried these tests with it in "app" mode, also the "3 people" icon mode" and also the "one person" mode..... and all modes work exactly the same. ( perfectly ) So this shows you that second Godox XPro controller is pretty darn powerful ! ... and if you do a lot of shoots that require ZERO camera movement and a lot of flash output changes (exposure changes ) this is an amazing way to go !!
AND another update ! ---- I also now have the new Yongnuo YN600EX-RT II working with this same setup Scott ! --- wow !!
Hey great update! Thanks so much!! Glad to hear it worked out, what was it that you did to get the Yongnuo flashes working?
Morning Scott, I thanks ! and if I get any other little tests done, I'll let you know. I think the flashes weren't on the Godox X1r receivers correctly. The first time I did it, they just refused to fire... so I had taken it all apart ( just removed everything from one another to put it away ) then later I thought I'll try it again, after I had done the tests with the old Canon 580EX II models, hooked one up... bingo, it works... I was scratching my head,... so connected the second Yongnuo flash up, and it worked also.... I'm going to do it again today to see if it still works, and that it wasn't just a fluke. BTW, when you have the Yongnuo flash in slave mode, you see specific info on the LCD screen on the flash, but as soon as you slide on that Godox X1R receiver thing, that info disappears, so it is indeed cancelling out something on the flash. All is good though it works. So the bottom line - this is an amazing thing if you are doing flash shots, like room interiors, and you want zero movement. It's also amazing for product photography too.... before, I was shooting, and always touching the XPro receiver on the camera hotshoe... and given enough times changing settings, you know you will eventually get some pictures that are slighty out of whack because you touched the camera a bit too much and it moved. This way - using that second Xpro receiver, you have so much power in your hands... and you never have to touch that camera ( I'm just writing this for anyone reading this in the future by the way ) I have yet to get this stuff to work with the Yongnuo receiver which I also have 2 of ( YN-E3-RT ) -- amazing little pieces of equipment too.... and of course, your videos are what sparked me on my journey ! - great videos, THE best on UA-cam. Many out there you can be sure are looking for info, and may not find your videos on Yongnuo and Godox equipment, but in time hopefully they will.... a great library you are building up and I have to thank you again Scott !!
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Thank you for this - you are the first person I've found online to show how to enter 'multi' and also get out of it which has been a bit of a headache for me - so really grateful!
very glad I could help!
Just purchased the Godoy AD200 and Xpro C flash unit. Documentation was horrible but unit seemed great. I spent a ton of time trying to get them to work with no success. Your video was very helpful and one setting made all the difference. Thanks
Hey, glad it could help! Thanks for watching :)
Definitely the best review, high speed covering everything! Use of the medium (review is easy, rewind/replay) is fully utilized!
Thanks Scott , that was absolutely comprehensive but not boring
Thanks so much! I really appreciate that :)
Excellent! Godox should hire you to do their English presentation!
Thanks so much! I hope they read this comment! ;) haha
Just received mine. It works like a dream with my citi600s, and pika200s. Such an improvement over the ST-1.
Yes, the best tutorials for Xpro. Thank you
Perfect Tutotial! You made my switch to Godox Flashes & R2 Pro N Trigger very Simple! I was struggling until I found your tutorial.
It was a bit fast but you explained everything without unnecessary chit-chat. I will save this video for future e reference .
Love Godox for what they have done, on that note the main issue(s) are if you're using non Godox strobes you can not control the lights even with the firmware updates. All you have is a trigger it's looking like Yongnuo is the only flash controller that will work with your mix of lights.
"When your camera is shitting". I kept waiting for my camera to relieve itself. No luck.
The best tutorial on you tube,No time wasted -Subscribe
I wasted my time watching not less then 4 clips..keep it simple! Thank you
Thanks for that, Scott. Your descriptions/instructions are succinct and I do appreciate that as the Godox instructions (though better than they were on the X1T) are still ambiguous.
Mine is awaiting wrapping as a Christmas gift and so I will Bookmark your video so that I can re-run it on Christmas Day.
David, thanks so much for watching! I'm glad you found it easy to understand and hope it helps once you're able to start playing around with yours! I'm not sure I'd have the patience to wait until Christmas Day haha, though I'm sure it will be worth it! :)
This is the best video i have seen on the net!
I really appreciate that!!
You never disappoint Scott. Yet another great video., Thank You. I really liked my xt32 and love my new Xpro
After starting with the YN stuff then switching to the Godox system its so nice to have a system where everything works together so seamlessly.
Thanks so much! Yeah, it's really nice to be able to mix, match and use the entire Godox ecosystem together so easily. Using studio strobes and speedlites together with full control from one transmitter is incredible. :)
NIKON FLASH USERS BEWARE: You cant change mode or flash power from the transmitter using Nikon flashes!!
This is from the Godox website...
Q: When using X1N with Nikon flash, the mode and output can not be adjusted, while the Canon does.
A:
It is because the Nikon flash system are not allowed the signal from the camera hot shoe to the flash. When using X1N, can use TTL mode to calculate the other modes and outputs, so the flash must be set TTL mode. As for Canon, it allow the signal from camera hot shoe to flash, so X1C trigger can control the flash mode and outputs.
You CAN change TTL fec from the X ProN transmitter but this is not reflected on the Nikon flash lcd. It simply reads "0ev" no matter what flash value you input from the X ProN. The light output DOES change tho (I tested this.)
Scott this video is extremely helpful.
Perfect, thanks. This is identical to the Strobepro OEM version (Canadian company) that I have.
Just ordered this bad boy. My X1T has been flaking out recently and the scroll wheel is not working half of the time. Im so glad they have an amazing replacement with this new controller. The only thing ill miss is being able to mount my other yongnuo control ontop of the X1T when i want to use my speedlights in conjunction with my godox gear.
Yeah I like to use Godox flashes or the AD200 together with my Elinchrom lights and it's definitely a little frustrating to not have that top hot shoe. I've been setting my Elinchrom lights to be triggered optically though since I can change the settings with my light meter, then change the Godox settings with the Xpro. Far from perfect, but I hate the X1 now haha.
Very helpful. I just bought one yesterday. Thanks
Thank you so much! 🙌🥳🥳📸
Great video to watch on XPro settings and usage.
Thanks so much
Thanks for this. Just got mine today (N), along with AD200 flash. Also got the XTF for my Fuji X-Pro2. Both work well, though the XPro is an improvement.
Thanks for watching! :) Hope you enjoy it all! The AD200 is another awesome product!
There is one thing that photographers need to know when purchasing this trigger and that it was not mentioned in the video. THE TRIGGERS ONLY WORKS TO THE FULLEST USING ALKALINE REGULAR BATTERIES do not use re-chargable ones. You are welcome.
When you say only works to the fullest, what do you mean exactly? Are you referring to the battery meter not showing full battery when using re-chargeable batteries? I use it with re-chargeables all the time and that's the only downside I've seen in a full year of using this.
@@ScottDumas yeah that part of the battery being drained really quicly and also more misfires on the flashes. I just discovered this the moment i purchased two transmittors at a wedding and was furious because also the trigger was not turning on and everything was because of the batteries. After implementingthem batteries I had no issues and no misfires on the AD200 nor the 860s
I don't think it actually drains the batteries at all- the meter just doesn't read them correctly so you can't go by the display.
As for the misfires, I'm not sure what happened for you, but I've almost never had a misfire or problems turning the trigger on even once in a whole year of using it and I've only used re-chargeable batteries in it. (well, maybe 95% of the time).
@@ScottDumas this is what was posted in godox blog... godox.blog/2018/10/18/so-the-batteries-of-your-xpro-trigger-is-not-long-lasting/
Very good walk through ;). With my camera the AF assist is not working even though it's enabled in the settings of the camera. The AF assist on the body is firing though... I hope this will be fixed with a firmware update soon. Did your AF assist work?
Thanks so much :) To be totally honest, I haven't used it in a while (been using a lot of continuous lighting lately) but as far as I can remember it was working for me before. As far as I can remember it was dependent on the focus mode on the camera, but there may be other settings that affect it as well. Sorry I can't help more- if I get a chance I can double check though. What camera are you using?
Why do a receiver for 2-3 flash units because I thought each flash has its own receiver ?
Thanks for the lucid review. The X1 is an adequate trigger, and I've had no major issues, but this one just ups the game by a substantial margin. The form factor makes it a better fit for Fujifilm cameras once they come out with a Fujifilm version). Just got two of these with new AD200s and an AD600 and can't wait to put them to work.
Thanks for watching! :) I definitely love the function and form factor, hopefully the Fuji version isn't far behind. I'll be picking up a few AD600s soon too, can't wait to use them together with the AD200 and Godox speedlights!
Hi Scott,,want to say that we found the right settings on my camera,,and multi flash worcks good,, So thanks for the good information,,,hope you make more good video's to helping people :)
Hey, that's great! Glad it's working :) Thanks again for watching!
Great walkthrough! Thanks.
My pleasure, thanks for watching! :)
Hi Scott,
Very nice and explanatory video! Thank you so much!
I just received my XPro for Fuji cameras. However, thinking about that I was a Nikon shooter switching to Fuji systems, I still have flashes for Nikon. Here is my question: should I purchase the “Receiver” X1R for Nikon or for Fuji in order to continue using my Nikon flashes. Any advice from you? It will be highly appropriate.
Hi! Thank you for watching! :) The X1R-F should be able to receive the TTL signal from the Fuji camera, so that would be the one you want :) However, I've heard some people have issues with it, and IF it's a possibility you might be better off just trading in the Nikon flashes for some Godox ones, or add a couple to what you already have to avoid any issues. Hope that helps!
Thank you so much Scott! I will considering do that.
I’ve tested out last night. Having the Nikon speedlights in TTL mode regardless what you see on the display of the flashes it makes work with the Godoy XPro trigger, however not all features are performed.
Appreciate your reply. 👍🏻👍🏻
thanks a lot Scott, well explained :-) !
Useful, thank you. Something I am struggling with is using an XPro and receiver as remote shutter release. I have it working but if i hold down the test fire button it only shoots one picture, rather than sending a continuous signal to shoot a sequence.
I have seen a video of a transmitter and receiver working in the way i would expect. Do you know how to get this working with the XPro? Thank you!
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great but you go too fast.. All trainers pause to allow the knowledge to be assimilated......Please slow down
put the UA-cam playback speed on .75
Err, pause the video!
@@kungfuimaging_adamcrase fuck off that was a year ago ;-; 👁👄👁
How to use two or more flashes. My trigger (X-Pro) connects only one flash (Godox) V1 with V860 II the other does not connect. Who can show how to do this? When I connect another flash in group "B", the current flash in group "A" turns off for some reason.
Good Review and Demo, In the previous Video you have mentioned will provide us an workaround to use Elinchrome Triggers along with this.. Please let us how to do that.. Thanks, You are amazing!
Thanks so much! I'll do what I can to make a video about that- but I actually mostly just use optical triggers on one of the systems and stick with one trigger (usually the Godox because my light meter can also change the Elinchrom's power levels).
Awesome review - thank you!
Thank you for watching! :)
I appreciate the info here - but could definitely use a video on getting the trigger to fire the Godox V1 flashes. So far it's not working for me and the manual is of no help. Hope you can offer a video soon. thx.
Leave in orange screen where it says slave bla bla, fix chanel no and group.
Thank you, wonderful tutorial!
Thanks so much!
Thanks for this 👍
very good thkyou
Most viewers would be very interested in the TSM function but you wizzed through that so quickly that I had to rewind a few times to see just what you were doing and which buttons you were pressing. Slow down and say which button you are pressing for each step. Otherwise an excellent video and thank you for posting.
Thanks for watching and sorry about that! It's tough to get through these in a timely manner while keeping as much information in there as possible- sometimes things get off balance, my apologies.
Using Xpro and X1T together in order to remotely control your flashes.
When I'm alone in the studio and work in front of the camera, I make sure the Xpro is on cam and shoot settings are in One-shoot, then I can control the flash settings from the x1t that I carry with me, and the pro is just a dumb trigger. If the pro gets turned of and turned on again it will initially send out all its settings to the flashes, but that is easy to solve, by sending a test flash from the x1t trigger in your hand those settings take over again. This way I can trigger my cam either with the phone using wifi, or the laptop shooting tethered, depending on usage situation and not having to walk over to the cam to adjust flash settings (gets old very quickly).
Unfortunately, I haven't been able to disable the "send all settings for every flash" on the x1t, so I can't leave it on the cam using the much nicer interface on the pro as my mobile controller. If anybody knows how to disable that on the x1t, I would really like a hint!
Hi Scott thanks for the great video
Thanks so much for watching! :)
Ho again Scott. Thanks for posting this. I have mine coming, so very usefull indeed. Greetz
And thanks to you as always for watching! :)
I bought this trigger Godox XPro-C for my Canon 5D Mark III, my speedlite Canon 430EX II but I can't get it work wirelessly. Is there anything I am doing wrong? Please kindly help.
Had not used them previously. Bought the Godox Xpro/X1 ttl on recommendation from B&H. I was skeptical but they are easy on returns, so willing to give it a try. Would be a huge help to me if I can remotely change power output on at least one unit. No problem remotely firing flash, but unable to change power output as was the claim from B&H.
Hi Scott, Can you explain how to get rear curtain sync work through Godox X pro C with canon 600 EX rt ii? I am using Canon EOS R6 and it is working only for shutter speed greater than 1/40th of seconds. However, using Canon 600 EX rt ii attached to the camera it is working fine for shutter speed below 1/40th of seconds also. Thanks in advance.
Can the xpro be used to trigger ad200 and tt685 simultaneously at different power settings
It can! :) You'd just set one to group A and one to group B then adjust their power settings accordingly. You can even mix in something like the AD600 with no problems :)
really your videos are diamons....sir please make a video on menu settings ---shoot mode and ID mode please we can not understand that functions use sir
I’ve recently purchase an AD200Pro and for the life of me it will not connect to my xPro C and visa versa. That said though, my V1c and AD600Pro connects perfectly when using groups controlled by my xPro trigger. Can anyone help as I’m totally stumped on this one. Am I missing something???? 🧐
Thank you.
Can we control the power of the flash by full stops instead of 0.1 or 1/3 of a stop? I can’t find any way to set the this in the menu
Thanx a bunch!
Great video; thanks. I gave a thumbs up and subscribed. I ordered the xPro and was supposed to received today when Amazon sent an e-mail saying I'd receive in a few days instead. I guess shipment problems. I already received the R1 N receivers for Nikon flashes. It will be interesting to see if the xPro with sync cable will trigger my Calumet Genesis strobes.
Thanks so much! Hope you'll get it soon! I imagine it should trigger them as long as there's a port for the cable! Let me know how it works out :)
I have the R2pro, I can't Get the group D and E to TTL mode, only A,B,C , why is that ??
Just got one and two ad400 Pros. This was a nice and quick rundown of the features. By the way, what's the guitar in the background?
Thanks for watching :) The guitar is just an old Epiphone, can't recall exactly what it was but nothing special :)
@@ScottDumas Well, it looks good in the background anyway! :-)
Haha, I should use it more often ;)
Excellent video, thanks 👍.
Thanks so much for watching! :)
Hi, Scott, thank you for a great tutorial, yes, much better than the manual. My goal in using Godox Xpro/X1 ttl combo was to be able to remotely change the manual power output of my Nikon SB-800 or SB 5000. After trying out the system, I have been unable to change the power output of either of these flashes. Can it be done?
Hi! If you put the Nikon flashes onto an X1R I believe you should be able to but I'm not 100% positive for those flashes in particular. Were you using the X1R with the flashes before and already unable to change the power?
Why does no one address how to adjust the modeling lamp
I got the tt685n flash. So in the tcm menu which one do i choose as i do not see that particular model
Hi Scott, I have the Xpro trigger using with my Godox. Can you explain why I should use manual versus TTL? Also I am not sure how to change settings from trigger in TTL (do u have to be in manual)? Please do another video on this. Thank you!!!
Hi! TTL is kind of like automatic mode on the camera. It will judge the image's exposure through the lens (TTL) and automatically output the flash power that gets a good exposure. It can definitely work in certain situations (using it as a main/key light or sometimes bouncing the flash off a wall or ceiling will give good results)... but if you have multiple flashes or are using it as a side/back light, it will become more and more difficult for the flash to judge proper exposure. In those cases (or if you want perfectly consistent results) Manual mode is better. In TTL mode you can dial in exposure compensation if you want the image brighter or darker than average, but manual mode is where you'll really be able to fully adjust the settings. Hope that helps!
Great video- thanks. I had one question though as I was considering something like this or a pocketwizard. I'm interested in using this for wedding reception where I want to be able to quickly turn on/off one of the groups like you can with the pocket wizards. Is there a way you can do that with these by holding down the group button or something? Or do you have to hit the group button then hit the mode button to turn it to off? I assume if you cycle through modes to off and then 30 seconds later cycle it again back to manual it'll still hold the same manual setting it was last set to?
Thanks so much for watching! :) At the moment I don't believe there's any way to turn groups on or off with a single push, you'd have to choose the group then cycle through the modes like you said. It's only a total of like 2 or 3 pushes though and you can still get it done fairly quickly once you get used to it. The settings do also stay as they are when you turn each group off and on unless you change anything manually in between there. I've used it like that with no problem setting a few lights one by one using TTL and the TCM function to get the exposures, turning each off then back on in between and it all worked fine.
I don't have them anymore but I think the Cactus trigger lets you turn groups on and off one by one with the push of a button like that. Besides Godox, Cactus is the best brand of flashes I've used except the overpriced CaNikon ones, so if that's something you really need I'd recommend it. Otherwise the Xpro is still pretty fast and it's nice that you can use everything together including the AD200 and other studio strobes.
Is there a setting on this for shooting lightening ? That was why I purchased it?
I'm not sure exactly what you'd be looking for but from my understanding you'd want a long exposure and good timing for shooting lightning, no? I'm not a specialist in the area but if you are looking to do something specific with this let me know.
Does anyone know how to connect this to this nissin i60a? I just assumed it would work but i guess not
Am getting a red tone to my pictures when the xpro is attached to my camera hot shoe. When i take it off normal picture any help would be appreciated
Hmm, the only thing I can think of is that the focus assist lamp on the xpro is causing that because it is a red light.
Why the battery not accurate?
If I have a mix of 685 speedlights and AD200s, all set to TTL on the first shot, does TCM work for all or do I have to menu dive and select both types to get manual values? Thx!
Can you connect xpro Sony to canon speedlite? Thanks.
If you mean an actual Canon speedlight I think you'd need the X1-R on the bottom of it, but if you just mean a Canon model of the Godox flash, you can connect it but you won't get auto features like TTL. It should still trigger the flash manually though... as far as I can remember
Nice information, this has helped me a lot as I just purchased the trigger and had trouble understanding it. Can you please make a video on how to use it with ad200 in hss. And also elaborate on tcm functions.. If am not wrong it basically calculate the ttl settings and copy it on to manual , this way then we don't want to have separate light meter for reading. Please correct me on this.
Hey thanks so much! Glad it was helpful :) I did make a video showing how the HSS works compared to the X1T, maybe that could be useful. If you want to check it out, this is the link: ua-cam.com/video/cTuscDRrlXc/v-deo.html
Also, you're correct about TCM :) Of course, the TTL reading won't be as accurate or consistent as using a light meter, so if you have time a light meter is probably still the better choice (it can also make accurate readings for hair lights, rim lights, background lights etc, which TTL can't really do). But, in certain situations or when you're in a rush, using TCM to copy the TTL results over to a manual setting can be effective and at least give you a good starting point without having to use a light meter. :)
Hope that helps!
Could you help me, Which APP should i use for de APP MODE?
Why my Nikon 850 shuttle sheep stuck at 1/250 When I turn this on? Please help. Thank you
Unless you turn on high speed sync, most cameras are limited to 1/200 or 1/250 shutter speed with flash. I forget exactly how it's done in Nikon menus but there is somewhere you can turn on high flash sync speed and then you can use HSS on the Godox for higher shutter speeds.
Hey Scott. Great video. Love the trigger so far for the AD360II. Just wonder if it will work in some configuration with the AD360. I can get it to trigger, but unable to change the settings wirelessly.
Thanks
Mark
Hi Mark!
Thanks so much for watching and commenting!
As for the AD360 (mark I)... As I understand it you can use the XTR16 receiver on the AD360 to allow triggering and manual power adjustment from the X1T or Xpro (or another flash used as a master). As it is without anything extra though it's not listed as compatible.
This is the part you'd need to make it work: prourls.co/34l8
Thanks Scott. I will test it out.
Is there a way to control the zoom function with the Xpro and V850ii flashes?
how to change chanel1 to chanel2 or other?
Why doesn't my x-pro have a camera icon when I fire my shutter?
I shoot bands quite often and flashes are not always allowed. Sometimes a focus beam would be useful in very dark conditions. Can you use the focus beam on the Xpro without the trigger being connected to a flash?
Yes you can! :) I'm pretty sure it only works in One-Shot (not Servo) though.
Just received my Godox Xpro C but having confusion over it's so called rear/Second curtain sync ? Is it really Second Curtain or is everyone mistaking First Curtain for rear Curtain? Using on Canon 700D and a 550D with a Canon 430EX II with Godox X1c
Hard to say for those cameras in particular but for me (5D IV) it works as it should as second curtain sync. Hopefully some more people can chime in with their experiences as well!
Oops - don't see my first question. Sorry if it duplicates:
Will the XPro be able to trigger a Nikon SB900 in HSS mode if I get the X1R receiver? Page 20 of the manual show a Nikon SB910 as an example of how you can use the XPro as a wireless trigger. Be nice if I could also use the HSS functions on the Nikon flash too.
No problem! I've replied to the other comments as well, but basically I think it should be okay. I haven't tried it with that flash specifically but I think HSS will work with most flashes cross brand as long as the flash has HSS capabilities. For example, the X1R-C can allow me to use Canon's HSS through the Godox Xpro trigger and a Yongnuo YN686.
Two weeks ago I thought I had this thing figured-out. And then...I accidentally hit a wrong button somewhere and none of my Godox flashes are responding. So I'm back to square one. I think Godox should think about sponsoring a grad-level course in programming this system at MIT or equivalent technical institute. But then Godox has already exhibited a disregard of consumer confusion re this gizmo. Why cannot this Pandora's Box have it's menu system divided into three distinct (fully separated from one another so the consumer always knows which mode is which?) operating modes? As is, it's a nearly impossible hodge-podge of ill-labeled buttons and ridiculously tiny unfamiliar icons. Why the big screen if they stick to teensy-weensy icons? Why the instruction manual written in sub-standard "English"? They don't make enough profit to hire an unemployed US English major to edit their user manuals? Or is it (here comes my conspiracy mode) some deep cynical plot to drive Americans completely insane? Judging from questioners..and questions.. on this single channel...Godox has unleashed a serious "mind-f**k" on its customers....and for no readily-apparent reason. In all ... I really REALLY like Godox products. I don't "get" why this unit was put-to-market with this lame operating system. But wait !! Maybe I'm just to stupid to know I'm stupid. Yes..perhaps so.
If the flashes aren't responding at all after hitting a single button by mistake, it could be that the channel was changed and doesn't match the lights anymore. That would be the first thing I check. Sorry to hear about the frustration though, Flash menus in general (not only Godox) can be quite frustrating.
New to flashes. What do you mean “zoom in” in terms of flashes?
Also, what does the “+0.3” mean next to the power settings on the channels?
Zoom on a flash is actually physically zooming the flash head in and out inside the flash body... it creates a wider or narrower beam of light (to either cover a wider area with wide angle lenses or fill a softbox more evenly, or get more concentrated brightness with a longer zoom, like a spot light)
I think that the +0.3 you're referring to is for example "1/4 +0.3", right? That represents 1/3 steps between each power level. So there are 3 steps from 1/4 power to 1/2 power (0, +0.3, +0.7). Much like full stops and 1/3 stops on camera settings such as aperture, ISO or shutter speed.
Hope that helps! :)
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Thanks for watching :)
I purchased a Sony a7lll when it first came out. I was a Canon shooter and also have 4 Yongnuo YN565EXll for Canon. In order to still use the Yongnuo flashes with my Sony I purchased 4 Godox X1R”s.
I also added the Godox XPros to place in my hotshoe and control the cameras. The flashes work but changing the settings on the flashes with the XPro are hit and miss. I recently purchased a TT685S. I can change the setting on the TT685 with the XPro but getting a lot of failed flashes and I mean a lot of them on the TT685. I have tried different fresh batteries but with the same result.
I shoot real estate and need a reliable flash and use them all the time. Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated.
Hi! Thanks for your comment and I'm sorry to hear that you're having trouble with the Xpro. Hearing that my best guess would be that the Xpro is somehow not fully mounted to the camera or there is damage on the contacts making it have inconsistent communication with the X1Rs and the TT685. I've never had that issue with mine and the fact that changing batteries or flashes don't have any affect makes me thing there's definitely a connection issue.
One thing I would like to know is if pushing the test button manually on the Xpro fires the flashes consistently? Is the problem only when pushing the camera's shutter button or is it giving you trouble even from the button?
If the button works fine, the contacts should be the root of the problem. If the button also gives you problems perhaps it's something in the hardware of the Xpro that's faulty and I'd try to exchange it if possible.
I hope that helps! let me know :)
what App should i use for APP MODE shoot?
Hi Scott, great instructional video! I'm having an issue when I'm using the transmitter with my Zoom Li-on speedlight. They aren't communicating as they were when I first got them. The transmitter is triggering my Flashpoint PLOR 600 Pro TTL just fine. I tried the reset function on the transmitter as mentioned in your video but this hasn't solved the issue. Thanks in advance for your help!
Hello! Thanks for watching! :)
Hmm.. that's tough... The only things I can think of at the moment are double checking the channels and groups match as well as the correct slave mode on the speedlight. If that isn't the issue I'll have to look into it a bit more... if you could send a photo of your xpro screen and speedlight screen to my email it might be easier to see what's going on. :) scottdumasphotography@gmail.com if you'd like to do that. Thanks again!
Thanks so much, I sent you an email.
Can I use my X Pro N to connect to a TT685 C and TT685 S? Im using a nikon dslr. I mean, its not like imma mount the speedlights DIRECT to the camera, their just gonna be controlled by a Nikon mount X PRO
You should be able to trigger the flashes and control their settings in Manual mode but you won't get any communication for things like TTL
Scott, my Godox causes a severe overexposure even at 1/128 power in Manual mode with TT685C flashes (Canon 5D MkIV). In E/TTL mode, however, the trigger/flash combo works great and powers down appropriately.
Hey, that definitely sounds strange- I haven't had any problems with that exact same combination. Could it be possible flash exposure compensation is set too high by accident?
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Hello Scott , I'm trying to switch on the modelling light as you explained but doesn't work, may be is the flash unit didn't have this feature , the one I have is Godox TT685 .
Hi! You're right, that doesn't have a modeling light unfortunately. That would work with something like the AD200, AD400 etc only.
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Thank you Scott, very helpful
Can you do same from camera menu?
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My pleasure, thanks for watching! :)
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The TTL funtion of the (x1t/x2t/Xpro) can control the TT600 (Manual Flash)?
Yes!
How do you use the AF beam?
Can you please tell me if I can trigger my Sony A7R2 shutter with this device and the flash at the same time. Thanks.
Do you mean using the Xpro as a remote trigger? To be honest I haven't used the Xpro that way very much, though I did try it with the X1 and it worked fine, so I assume as long as the A7R2 has that functionality, it should work fine. I have never used it with the Sony though so I can't be sure.
Scott, did you have issues with rear curtain? i'm shooting with a Canon 6D and that's not working. In the camera menu it's only able the first curtain and the hss
Hi! Rear curtain works fine for me at the moment. I have heard one or two other people say it didn't work for them but I believe they were able to work it out somehow. I don't have to do anything at all in the camera menu, just turn on the rear curtain sync setting on the Xpro, lower my shutter speed and take a shot.
I got mine for fuji last week and used it today with brand new ad200s. I had a lot of miss fires during the photo session. Is it just me or is it common?
That seems strange. I've never ever had a single misfire that wasn't my own fault, I'm wondering if it's something related to the fuji model since it's kind of new. I would say it's not typical though.