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Godox X 2.4GHz radio remote TTL flash and lighting
see also:
- https://www.diyphotography.net/how-i-prevented-a-godox-speedlight-from-setting-my-studio-on-fire/ - don't leave your Godox Li Ion battery on a charger for prolonged periods - it may swell from over-charging and this may lead to an explosion
- my blog posts:
- Godox firmware updates
- BEFORE upgrading REMOVE battery and press ON button to discharge any residual power!
Introduction
- the Godox / Flashpoint radio remote flash system specs are:
- 2.4GHz band
- up to 100m
- 5 groups of lights
- 32 channels
- now TTL and HSS compatible
- multi flash mode
- flash exposure compensation in TTL mode
- remote power output control in manual mode
- remote flash zoom control
- sync delay 0-10msec
- firmware upgradeable
- Any of the brand-specific Godox lights designed for Canon, Nikon, and Sony all (such as the V860II-N, AD360II-C, and TT685S) can now function as remote radio TTL/HSS lights regardless of the brand triggering them so long as the master signal matches up with the camera brand.
- in 2017, Godox added units compatible with Micro Four Thirds system and cross-platform compatibility
- see also:
Image from http://www.fredmiranda.com/forum/
Godox smartphone app to control light settings remotely
- The Godox smartphone app must be paired with a Godox A1 flash trigger via Bluetooth and then can be used to:
- set the light outputs of each group of lights on each radio channel, including LED lights
- provide control over multi-flash stroboscopic settings
- use the smartphone's camera to take a shot and trigger the lights via the A1 transceiver
- When used in conjunction with a camera with an X1T transmitter, the X1T will need the August 2017 firmware which presumably allows a mode whereby the X1T transmitter's power settings are not used, but it is only used to trigger the lights when the camera fires - the power settings instead are controlled via the smartphone via an A1 transmitter
- “To add C.Fn custom settings. The transmitter’s parameters that set by Godox APP are not changed. And the transmitter is only for triggering”
Godox A1 Smart Phone Flash and trigger
- can serve as a small flash, as well as a controller to control all Godox flashes and LED lights simply by operating the phone APP
- built-in 8W 6000K flash GN 8.1m ISO 100 adjustable output down to 1/16th
- built-in 1W LED modelling lamp
- OLED display
- both 2.4GHz X system radio remote flash and 433MHz Godox trigger system for their LED lighting system
- can function as a Master or a Slave
- 3.8V 1000mAh lithium battery allows 700 full flashes with recyle time 2.5sec
- battery level indicator
- 2.5mm PC sync cord input
- Type-C USB cord presumably to charge it
- 110g
- $US69
Godox X system 2.4GHz Flashpoint R2 radio remote master flashes and transmitters
on-camera transmitters
- system-specific TTL capable transmitters
- X2T / R2II triggers
- announced May 2019, see http://www.godox.com/EN/Products_Remote_Control_X2_TTL_Wireless_Flash_Trigger.html
- adds Bluetooth to allow control via smartphone app, larger LCD, better UI with extra buttons
- new scan setting determines the optimal channel to reduce interference
- quick lock lever instead of dial lock to lock onto camera hotshoe
- firmware upgrades via USB-C
- X1 / R2 style transmitters
- 32 channels, 5 groups, up to 100m, TTL or Manual, HSS, but no TTL-Convert-Manual (TCM) functionality
- wireless camera shutter release
- XPRO / R2 Pro style transmitters:
- supports manual, high-speed sync, and TTL control plus TTL-Convert-Manual (TCM) functionality
- 32 channels, 16 groups, up to 100m
- R2 Pro Mark II trigger
- announced Oct 2018, designed by Adorama, initially as a Canon version
- many enhancements over the XPro, more buttons, illuminated
- Bluetooth smartphone control (no need for an A1), Mac updateable as well as Win,
- system specific transmitters without TTL function
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- Canon, Nikon and Sony versions with HSS support plus General single pin version (XT32G) for most cameras
- HSS support
- model lamp control
- 6 power adjustment modes
- AF focus assist
- custom function setting
- can be triggered by PC sync cable
- 32 channels and 16 groups
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on-camera flashes which can act as master transmitters
- system-specific TTL flashes
- -O suffix indicates for Micro Four Thirds cameras
- -F suffix indicates for Fujifilm cameras
- -S suffix indicates for Sony cameras
- -C suffix indicates for Canon cameras
- -N suffix indicates for Nikon cameras
- Godox TT350 aka Godox Flashpoint Zoom Mini R2 TTL flash
- similar to an Olympus FL36R in size and style but uses Godox 2.4Ghz system as master or a slave
- the similar Olympus FL600R might have faster recycle time thanks to 4x AA batteries and has a built-in LED video light and sells for $US299 but lacks the inbuilt Godox X1 radio receiver
- $US85 GN 36m at ISO 100 and 105mm zoom
- bounce head, zoom 24-105mm
- flash duration 1/350th - 1/20,000th sec; strobe multi flash up to 90 times at up to 99Hz
- can control 3 slave groups and 16 channels at up to 30m
- 2x AA batteries, 0.1-2.2sec recycle, 210 full flashes on 2x 2500mAh NiMH batteries
- Godox V350
- similar to TT350 but uses lithium battery gives 500 full powered flash on single charge and recycle of 1.7 secs
- $US159
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- similar to V860 but uses 4 x AA batteries instead of a large lithium ion battery
- 410g w/o batteries
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- similar size and output as an Olympus FL50R
- uses a 11.1V 2000mAh VB18 lithium ion battery and gives 1.5s recycle time and 650 full power shots
- zoom 20-200mm in full frame terms
- GN 60m at ISO 100 and 200mm zoom
- can control 3 slave groups and 32 channels at up to 100m
- flash duration 1/300th - 1/20,000th sec; strobe multi flash up to 100 times at up to 200Hz
- 540g w battery
- vIII released May 2021 adds foot lock, better battery performance, modelling light
- Godox V1:
- 76Ws 5600K circular 28-105mm zoom head with magnetic attachment options, hotshoe mount
- significantly more powerful than a Canon 600 EX-RT flash
- 7.2V/2600mAh 18.72Wh VB-26 lithium ion battery gives 480 full power shots and 1.5sec recycle
- allows nicer spot light than traditional rectangular flashes
- built-in 2W 3300K LED modelling lamp fires with camera's DOF preview button
- bounce head -7deg to 120deg vertical and 0 to 330deg horizontal
- flash duration 1/200th to 1/20000 sec
- USB firmware upgradable; USB charging;
- 530g with battery; 76x93x197mm;
- optional Godox AK-R1 Accessory Kit which attach magnetically
- can use a MagGrip for an attachment kit instead which gives better CTO gels and diffuser options
Godox Wistro AD360II bare bulb flash
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- not recommended to be mounted on cameras as too heavy
- C and N versions for optical remote control (4 channels) but either are used as Godox radio slaves can now be used with any X1 system transmitter (requires firmware upgrade)
- can control 3 slave groups and 32 channels at up to 70m
- separate PB 960 power bank 11.1V 4500mAh LiIon for 450 full flashes, recycle 0.05-4.5sec
- 360Ws power GN80m ISO 100 with AD-S2 standard reflector
- user replaceable bare bulb flash tube
- 800g excl. power bank
Godox X radio receivers for flashes without receivers
- Godox XTR-16
- Godox XTR-16S
- Godox X1 Flash Receiver - system specific for flash brand - Canon, Nikon and Sony flash versions only at present
Godox X flash units with receivers but not transmitters
Godox MF12 macro flash
- announced Aug 2021
- GN 4.9m; 144g; Li battery chargeable via USB-C;
- works with Godox XT /R2 triggers as well as other triggers compatible with main brand cameras such as Nikon, Sony, Canon, Fuji, Olympus and Panasonic
- designed to attach to the Godox MF-AR adapter ring which attaches to your lens and allows multiple MF12 flashes to be attached around it
- Adapter Ring Set(optional) features 8 different lens filter thread sizes (49mm,52mm,55mm,58mm,62mm,67mm,72mm,77mm)
- flashes are $US109 each
- complete set of six macro flashes, the mounting ring, and the adapter ring set will cost $US723
Godox AD100Pro
- announced Jan 2021
- can-shaped with round fresnel head with magnets to allow use of the AK-R1 accessories (no bare bulb)
- 1.8W COB LED modeling light with 10 power levels
- 2600mAh lithium battery (same as the Godox V1)
- 524g
- can use opt. S2 bracket to connect to Bowens accessories
- $US299
Godox Witstro AD200 / eVOLV 200 pocket flash
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- bare bulb or speedlight flash head
- Tip: to remove the barebulb, move the release switch on the side then SLIDE it out, when putting it in do NOT use the screw - the screw is only for accessories
- 14.4V 2900mAh LiIon battery for 500 full output flashes and recycle 0.01-2.1secs
- 200Ws output giving GN 60m ISO 100 with bare bulb and AD-S2 standard reflector @28mm
- optical slave S1/S2 as well as radio remote TTL / HSS
- slave in one of 5 slave groups and 32 channels at up to 100m
- 560g w/o battery or flash head, 790g with battery and 168mm long with battery excl. flash head
- Godox Wistro AD200 Pro version
- adds better light color consistency (5600°±100°K Across Power Range in Stable Temp mode)
- more recessed display which is less exposed to damage and with added buttons
- 9 Stop Power Range – 1/256 – 1/1, in 1/10th Stop Increments
- revised on/off switch
- radio channel ID
- improved No-Twist Stand Mounting Points & Metal Umbrella Swivel
- USB-C port for firmware upgrades
- compatibility with Fujifilm, Olympus and Panasonic Micro Four Thirds
- 590g excl. battery and flash head
- optional Godox AD-L60pcs 3.6W LED head for continuous lighting
- optional Godox BD-07 mini barn doors with grid, gel
- optional Godox AD-M standard reflector with gels
- optional Godox wide angle diffuser dome
- optional Godox H200 standard type speedlite flash head
- optional Godox H200J Bare Bulb head
- optional Godox H200R Ring Flash Head (circular head for more diffused and evenly round light output and compatible with AK-R1 head accessories)
- optional Godox Beauty Dish with grid (also fits the AD360)
- optional Godox AD-S7 Multifunctional Octagon Softbox Beauty dish and Grid (also fits the AD360)
- you can even use these on a drone to have lights in places not normally possible outdoors see https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5f8Pztu0hys
- Godox AD-B2 remote twin head
- a twin remote head with Bowens S mount and LED modelling lights which allows either:
- one or two AD200 to connect to this remote head giving up to twice the output of a single AD200
- one or two AD200 bulbs (if using one bulb, can place it in the centre - the AD200 needs to be in the 1 position or left side to power the centre placed bulb
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- the AD-B2 allows 1/3rd EV more power than expected
- Godox EC200 200Ws remote head 2m extender cable
- remote head with AD200 type head rather than a Bowens S mount as with the AD-B2
You could combine 4xEC200 remote heads to make a quad flash like Markus Klinko - photo courtesy of https://petapixel.com/2018/05/24/this-photographer-uses-a-quad-flash/
Godox AD300 Pro
- Godox front mount and can use Bowens S via S2 bracket adapter, other mounts via AD-AB adapter
- 300Ws max at duration 1/220s to 1/10,200th sec at 1/256th
- WiFi remote: 5 Groups, 100m range, 32 channels, 99 IDs
- 12W dimmable bicolor LED modelling lamp with CRI 95.4
- 14.4V/2600mAh battery 320 flashes per charge and full charge takes 2.5hrs, recycles 0.01-1.5sec
- AD200 and AD200Pro battery will fit
- 1.25kg incl. battery
- 190x100x90mm
Godox Witstro AD400Pro / Flashpoint XPLOR 400 Pro TTL
- announced July 2018, a smaller version of the Godox AD600Pro
- 2.1kg/4.63lbs (1kg lighter than the AD600Pro and 30mm shorter)
- 220x102x128mm/8.66×4.02×5.04in.
- new 21.6 volt, 2600mAh lithium ion battery capable of firing off 390 full-power flashes and recycle time of 0.01-0.9sec
- comes with the new Godox adapter ring as well as a removable but larger, Bowens S adapter, while the Profoto and Broncolor adapters will be optional extras
- 400WS with GN 72m at ISO 100 with high efficiency standard reflector
- power down to 1/256th
- stroboscopic up to 100Hz
- HSS to 1/8000th sec shutter
- delay mode 0.01 to 30secs
- 30W 4800K modelling LED with TLIC 93
- onboard 3.5mm sync port as well as USB port for firmware upgrades
- optical slave as well as the X1 radio TTL trigger which is available for 5 TTL groups at up to 100m and in 32 channels with a wireless ID pin
- auto power off after 30-120min idle
- 5600k +/- 200K (but +/- 75K in stable color temperature mode)
Godox Wistro AD600 / AD600B / AD600M / AD600BM / XPLOR 600
- see Godox AD600 / AD600B / AD600BM for tests and more details
- 600Ws powerful portable studio type Li Ion flash giving GN 87m ISO 100 AD-R7 standard reflector
- Compared to the Profoto B1, the AD600B1):
- gives 1EV more power when using 7“ reflector and same spread of light (although same output when tested with Godox vs Profoto softboxes)
- has shorter flash durations and less shot-to-shot variation in output level (B1 had +/- 0.1EV)
- is lighter, smaller, much more affordable and with much more affordable lighting accessories
- HSS works at all power ranges not just at the higher ranges
- gives 500 shots on a full battery compared to only 200 shots
- transmitter has a hotshoe on it whereas the Profoto one doesn't
- can use an AC adapter
- can use one or two onto a remote head to give 600Ws/1200Ws remote head output
- has a variety of other TTL controllable flash styles whereas Profoto only has studio type flashes
- but the B1 recycles faster with more accurate color (the AD600 color changes by ~300K at different outputs) and has a better head for applying gels
- 11.1V 8700mAh LiIon battery pack attaches to rear of unit and takes 4hrs to re-charge but gives 500 full shots and recycle of 0.01-2.5sec (can attach an optional AC adapter after removing the battery)
- 4 versions
- Godox or Bowens S mount (B version) - can buy a Bowens S mount adapter to fit on the Godox version
- TTL or non-TTL (M model which is much cheaper)
- 10W LED modelling lamp with 3 output values
- USB firmware upgradeable
- optical TTL slave mode with Canon or Nikon
- Godox radio remote TTL/HSS slave mode with any X1 transmitter (AD-600 requires firmware upgrade)
- slave in one of 5 slave groups and 32 channels at up to 80m
- flash duration 1/220th - 1/10,000th sec; strobe multi flash up to 100 times at up to 100Hz
- NOT able to be mounted on camera - requires a light stand but does incorporate an umbrella holder (although need to buy the optional Godox reflector with umbrella slot in correct position)
- can be hand held, preferably via the optional AD H-600 / H-600B remote flash head which is much lighter but does drop maximal power output by 1/3rd EV
- optionally, if you own two AD600 units, you can combine the power output of each into one 1200Ws H-1200 head with a 1200W bulb to get an extra 0.7EV light compared to a straight AD600B or 1EV more compared to a H-600B
- optional PB-600 portable bag to help carry and operate the controls of the AD600 while using the H-600 head, and the bag helps to keep dust and rain from the unit
- optional AC power adapter
- 2.66kg w battery but excl. bulb and reflector
- my blog posts reviewing and testing the AD600B on Olympus and Sony cameras
- the AD600B uses the SAME BATTERY and SAME Bowens S mount as the Godox SLB60W LED light which being a continuous light has its own hand held remote control which works on 433MHz frequency at up to 30m
Godox AD600Pro
- introduced in early 2018
- 28.8V 2600mAh battery instead of the 11.1V 8700mAh on the AD600 giving 360 full output flashes
- recycle time shortened to 0.9s from 2.5s with the AD600
- 38W modelling lamp instead of 10W on the AD600
- new stable color temp mode +/- 75K instead of +/- 200K
- new flash tube and reflector design
- stepless variable output
- Type C USB port
- no optical TTL mode - just the radio TTL mode
- 3kg instead of 2.66kg
- optional accessories:
- grip (now often sold with the unit)
- XP600 Pro Extension Head - is heavier and has shorter cable than the H600 and H1200
Godox AD1200Pro
- announced Mar 2020
- fan cooled Bowens S mount flash head which can deliver:
- 1200 Ws
- Guide Number 406.82′ / 124 m at ISO100
- Flash Duration T.1: 1/10,860 to 1/220 Sec
- Color Temperature 5600K ± 200K
- TTL, manual and multiflash modes
- HiSpeed sync, 2nd curtain sync, slow sync, strobe modes
- Delay Range 0.01 to 30 Sec
- 40W COB LED modelling lamp
- Wifi 5 groups, 332 channels
- separate floor fan cooled rechargeable and changeable 5.2Ah 36v Lithium power pack which can be fully charged in 2 hours and offers 480-500 full-power strobes per charge and comes with a 12' cable to the flash head but can only connect one flash head at a time
- AC power option
- 9.06 x 7.87 x 4.92″ / 23 x 20 x 12.5 cm (with Reflector)
- 18.19 lb / 8.25 kg
- $US1599
cross-platform NON-TTL portable flash units
- Godox V860III
- announced Aug 2021
- adds modelling light and some extra improvements to the V860II
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- similar to V850II but uses 4 x AA batteries
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- multi-system optical and radio remote systems
- uses a 11.1V 2000mAh VB18 lithium ion battery and gives 1.5s recycle time and 650 full power shots
- zoom 20-200mm in full frame terms
- GN 60m at ISO 100 and 200mm zoom
- can control 6 slave groups and 32 channels at up to 100m
- as a Godox 2.4GHz slave, can only be controlled by a X1 type transmitter?
- HSS triggering not available if mounted on camera
- at $US149, it is a bargain if you only need remote HSS and don't need TTL!
Godox AC powered studio flash units with 2.4GHz radio receivers but not transmitters
- see http://www.godox.com/EN/Products_Studio_Flash.html for the full range
- these can be used with the 6.2kg Godox LP800x inverter at around $AU995 which has a user replaceable 12Ah lithium ion battery with 3 AC outlets which can thus power 3 flash heads and can give 750W continuous power or 1400W peak power. Also has DC outlets 11-15.5V and 3 USB sockets for USB charging. Can give 500 full output flashes on a 600W/s flash (buy a 2nd battery to double this).
- for comparison, a 100Ah lead acid battery will weigh around 38Kg and cost about $AU300, then add in a 1000W continuous power pure sine wave AC inverter with dual AC outlets but no USB and no DC outlets at around $AU500 and weigh a further 5kg (3.6kg for a 600W version), which are not easily transported on location for any distance by one person 2)
Godox H2400P and P2400 pack
- 2400Ws flash heads which plug into the P2400 pack (which can support up to two H2400P flash heads
- announced May 2021
- flash duration down to 1/17,800th sec
- recycle time 0.7sec at full power
- output down to 1/512th power
- multiflash modes supported
- ? no support for TTL or HSS modes
- 60W LED modelling light (eq. to 300W halogen)
- AC power
- 11kg
QSII series
- designed for the Godox X1 TTL transmitters
- 400Ws, 600Ws, 800Ws and 1200Ws models
QTII series
- designed for shorter flash durations (1/256-1/25,000th sec approx) and multi-freeze flash up to 10 flashes per sec
- 0.05-0.9sec recycle
- 150W eq. modelling lamp
- supports HSS but not TTL?
- 16 groups in 32 channels
- 400Ws, 600Ws and 1200Ws models
SKII series
- budget series compatible with Godox X1 TTL transmitters
other portable products
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- combination ring LED and 400Ws ring flash BUT despite it being a Wistro, does not have TTL capability and the HSS capability does not seem to be compatible with the Godox X1 system as “HSS mode requires a Godox Cells II transceiver”
- 11.1V 4500mAh AR-B4500 LiIon battery gives 450 full flashes
- LED gives max. 440Lux at 0.5m
- requires a FT-16 wireless power-control flash trigger
- 1.4kg w battery
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