I have wanted something like this for a long time! I have a Canon version and a Fujifilm version on order, and I can't wait to get them. I am so excited about this new product! Thank you, Godox!
Hey Rob. Thanks for your review! Just a few questions. I think this will be an excellent trigger for macro photography out in the field. I think throughout your video (at one point) the X3 can be controlled solely with buttons? I envision the touch screen getting a little annoying with wet weather conditions. AND did you every try this in your studio and see how long the battery lasts? Thanks in advance.
Godox lists the battery at 40 hours of operating time. We haven't used it on long shoots yet but so far we haven't had to charge our one for over a week. You can control the trigger using the round dial which spins and presses down.
Limited versions come in for Hasselblad, Fuji & Olympus with battery changeable & Bluetooth. *ATG RT/Godox RT/Neewer RT/Canon RT/Sony RT/Profoto RT. Pre-order starts for professional = $650 * ATG RT is like but better than most than only accept Canon RT.
Hi Rob! I have a question for you.. Are the Godox Triggers x1 x2 x3.. cross compatible? I mean can I shoot the Godox V1 (Nikon version) from a Sony Camera if I just get a Sony Trigger? (Off-Camera)
You sure can! So long as you use the correct trigger with your camera (i.e. Sony trigger with Sony camera), then it doesn't matter what model your flash is as the TTL settings will still transmit wirelessly. You can also control the flash / change settings as it's on the same 2.4Ghz wireless frequency.
I just bought the x3c and trying to connect it to my v860iic but I cant seem to connect it. Are they even compatible? I've seen on a few sites that they are but I can't seem to get it to work.
hello I have a question about this trigger. Adorama store sells these products with different name, it calls Flashpoint and BHphotvideo sells with this name Godox X3. my question is , i have two flashpoint lights from Adorama one of them is godox AD200 PRO which in my case calls Flashpoint eVOLV 200 PRO AND Godox AD400 again in my case Flashpoint XPLOR 400 PRO. i bought from BH godox x3 trigger so i am curious will it work without any problem with Flashpoint lights which are basically the same product but branding standpoint different name
I just looked at this trigger on the Godox website only to find out that it is not compatible with my R6, or that it doesn't support high speed sync with newer R series camera's. Only RP, R and R5 are supported with high speed sync.
My x3 overexposes by an entire stop of light when converting from ttl to manual. I know it’s the trigger because my xpro-n trigger doesn’t do this. I’ve tried to reset the x3 but that doesn’t help. Any suggestions?
Yeah. I did that. The xpro-n exposes spot on when converting from ttl to manual but the x3 overexposes by an entire stop of light. What’s weird is that the ttl shot itself is fine but when I convert to manual for some reason it’s a stop brighter.
I haven’t really found a good solution. Depending on which light I use (ad200 or v860iii) the tcm conversion to manual is 2/3 to 1 full stop overexposed. I just have to get the basic reading and then adjust down manually each time I use ttl and the convert to manual. Are you having a similar issue?
Lots of devices are like this. The advantage is that this is OLED so it has lower power consumption. Several compact LED lights the Nintendo Switch, an iPhone all don't have removable batteries.
I have spent a lot of time trying to understand what you are talking about. I have an X-ProC. It sits on my Canon camera and transmits signals to anything listening. I don't regard it as a "trigger." It's a "transmitter." I have an X1C R hanging off my Jinbei strobe. R is for Receiver, a complementary term to Transmitter Yongnuo has a line of very dumb devices that fill both roles, those are called transceivers. Like transmitter and receiver, it comes from the world of radio. I also have a device that detects lightning, and I think, sound. It sits on or near a camera and when it detects a signal, it triggers a camera. A significant difference between this and a receiver is the lack of a companion transmitter. And the trigger can detect several events, a broken light beam for example.
@@thatryguygamer1616 It's a transmitter. Arguably the receiver triggers the flashes. In radio terms, it receives the signal and so "receiver." My Godox X1R is a receiver, it receives signals from my XPro. My V1 speedlights have receivers built in.
The TCM function on the XPro II and X3 is ABSOLUTE GARBAGE! If I'm using the AD300 as key, AD200 as fill and AD100 as background, do I seriously have to select the AD300 in the TCM menu, take a TTL shot, convert it to manual, and then do all that again for the AD200 and yet again for the AD100? The ease of conversion with a dedicated TCM button on the original XPro was so much BETTER! There is a reason for manual flash-to avoid the inconsistency of TTL!
@@jamesraykenney I don't want everything on the same group. Or am I misunderstanding you as well? Essentially, I would like something like key on group A, fill on B, and separation on C. If groups A and B are the AD300 at differing power levels, and C is an AD200, I would like to test each group (with the other 2 off to avoid light contamination) to get the exposure levels I like, then turn on all 3 for any final tweaks. But if I have to tell the transmitter what flash I'm working with to ensure proper conversion to manual, it becomes very inconvenient-even more so if all 3 groups are different strobe types. On a side note, I've heard some time ago that it is possible to link 2 triggers together so that you can walk around with one in your hand setting light levels, which will then transmit those settings to the on-camera trigger so that you can test fire the strobes from your hand even if you're away from the camera. I haven't found anything saying how this is done, what the requirements are such as 2 identical triggers (it could be something really trivial that I'm not aware of), so if there's any info on this, it is much appreciated.
Thank you for sharing such a good study for the x3 as its new we all students till master it , great video will keep for time reference for people has many triggers or and cameras with bad memory,, like me 🎭
I have wanted something like this for a long time! I have a Canon version and a Fujifilm version on order, and I can't wait to get them. I am so excited about this new product! Thank you, Godox!
Best trigger I’ve ever used. They did a great job. 👏🏻
thanks for this review!!! it is so complete and informative
Glad it was helpful!
Thanks for the super helpful video , can u share which stand you are using ? I am looking for something compact stand for ny Godox V1
Thanks for the review. 7:54 keep your camera in manual focus next time 😉
Yeah, should've used manual focus 😓
Hey Rob. Thanks for your review! Just a few questions. I think this will be an excellent trigger for macro photography out in the field. I think throughout your video (at one point) the X3 can be controlled solely with buttons? I envision the touch screen getting a little annoying with wet weather conditions. AND did you every try this in your studio and see how long the battery lasts? Thanks in advance.
Godox lists the battery at 40 hours of operating time. We haven't used it on long shoots yet but so far we haven't had to charge our one for over a week. You can control the trigger using the round dial which spins and presses down.
Absolutely getting this! But I do not believe for a second that it will last 7 shooting days without recharging. It has a large screen on it.
Limited versions come in for Hasselblad, Fuji & Olympus with battery changeable & Bluetooth.
*ATG RT/Godox RT/Neewer RT/Canon RT/Sony RT/Profoto RT. Pre-order starts for professional = $650
* ATG RT is like but better than most than only accept Canon RT.
Hi Rob! I have a question for you.. Are the Godox Triggers x1 x2 x3.. cross compatible?
I mean can I shoot the Godox V1 (Nikon version) from a Sony Camera if I just get a Sony Trigger? (Off-Camera)
You sure can! So long as you use the correct trigger with your camera (i.e. Sony trigger with Sony camera), then it doesn't matter what model your flash is as the TTL settings will still transmit wirelessly. You can also control the flash / change settings as it's on the same 2.4Ghz wireless frequency.
Hypop, pulling out the X3 for Canon (3:22 -3:25) on Sony camera, which we all know it won't work in TTL, why this mistake?
Only had the C version for the review and we shoot Sony here 😁
Can this be used with a speedlite from another brand . Thanks in advance
No, this only works with Godox's flash range as it operates on their own 2.4GHz wireless frequency.
I just bought the x3c and trying to connect it to my v860iic but I cant seem to connect it. Are they even compatible? I've seen on a few sites that they are but I can't seem to get it to work.
They should definitely be compatible, try ensuring you haven't accidentally hit the ID setting and set it to OFF
hello I have a question about this trigger. Adorama store sells these products with different name, it calls Flashpoint and BHphotvideo sells with this name Godox X3. my question is , i have two flashpoint lights from Adorama one of them is godox AD200 PRO which in my case calls Flashpoint eVOLV 200 PRO AND Godox AD400 again in my case Flashpoint XPLOR 400 PRO. i bought from BH godox x3 trigger so i am curious will it work without any problem with Flashpoint lights which are basically the same product but branding standpoint different name
We believe they work on the same 2.4Ghz wireless frequency so that shouldn't be a problem.
finalmente baetría de litio, además super compacto :D
I just looked at this trigger on the Godox website only to find out that it is not compatible with my R6, or that it doesn't support high speed sync with newer R series camera's. Only RP, R and R5 are supported with high speed sync.
This is a Canon restriction and typically Godox will release firmware updates in time to bypass.
Does this only work with external flash? What about built in flash?
Only with Godox's flashes, not built-in flashes
My x3 overexposes by an entire stop of light when converting from ttl to manual. I know it’s the trigger because my xpro-n trigger doesn’t do this. I’ve tried to reset the x3 but that doesn’t help. Any suggestions?
Try using TCM to see if the same Manual output value differs when comparing it across different triggers.
Yeah. I did that. The xpro-n exposes spot on when converting from ttl to manual but the x3 overexposes by an entire stop of light. What’s weird is that the ttl shot itself is fine but when I convert to manual for some reason it’s a stop brighter.
@@davidhead5751 Hey did you find a solution for this or does this problem still happen?
I haven’t really found a good solution. Depending on which light I use (ad200 or v860iii) the tcm conversion to manual is 2/3 to 1 full stop overexposed. I just have to get the basic reading and then adjust down manually each time I use ttl and the convert to manual. Are you having a similar issue?
Thanks!
I assume people will start making cases that hold this and a tt350
WHY did they change the name ? is there anything different then the xNano
I believe there's a range of projectors called "Xnano"
which one would you prefer xpro ii or x3? please give your honest opinion.
Personally, XProII if using on the field and for events or weddings. X3 is the perfect lightweight studio trigger.
The Sony X3 trigger has a metal base plate on it.
Can confirm the X3-S does indeed have a metal hot shoe!
SO when the battery craps out you have to throw it away or crack it open. Lovely.
Lots of devices are like this. The advantage is that this is OLED so it has lower power consumption. Several compact LED lights the Nintendo Switch, an iPhone all don't have removable batteries.
I hate how wireless is spelled wrong after you tap on it. Small issue but really bugs me haha
*Manual focus would be handy sometimes. 😛
Yeah only noticed this after we recorded 🤦🏻♂️
This looks great and I would have to say.... NO. But thank you for sharing and showing the issues that can happen with this product.
"obviously"
I have spent a lot of time trying to understand what you are talking about.
I have an X-ProC. It sits on my Canon camera and transmits signals to anything listening. I don't regard it as a "trigger." It's a "transmitter."
I have an X1C R hanging off my Jinbei strobe. R is for Receiver, a complementary term to Transmitter
Yongnuo has a line of very dumb devices that fill both roles, those are called transceivers. Like transmitter and receiver, it comes from the world of radio.
I also have a device that detects lightning, and I think, sound. It sits on or near a camera and when it detects a signal, it triggers a camera. A significant difference between this and a receiver is the lack of a companion transmitter. And the trigger can detect several events, a broken light beam for example.
wtf you talkin about mate? This triggers external flashes. Simple
@@thatryguygamer1616 It's a transmitter. Arguably the receiver triggers the flashes. In radio terms, it receives the signal and so "receiver." My Godox X1R is a receiver, it receives signals from my XPro. My V1 speedlights have receivers built in.
The TCM function on the XPro II and X3 is ABSOLUTE GARBAGE! If I'm using the AD300 as key, AD200 as fill and AD100 as background, do I seriously have to select the AD300 in the TCM menu, take a TTL shot, convert it to manual, and then do all that again for the AD200 and yet again for the AD100? The ease of conversion with a dedicated TCM button on the original XPro was so much BETTER! There is a reason for manual flash-to avoid the inconsistency of TTL!
Why not just put them all in the same group? Or am I misunderstanding what you are wanting to do?
@@jamesraykenney I don't want everything on the same group. Or am I misunderstanding you as well? Essentially, I would like something like key on group A, fill on B, and separation on C. If groups A and B are the AD300 at differing power levels, and C is an AD200, I would like to test each group (with the other 2 off to avoid light contamination) to get the exposure levels I like, then turn on all 3 for any final tweaks. But if I have to tell the transmitter what flash I'm working with to ensure proper conversion to manual, it becomes very inconvenient-even more so if all 3 groups are different strobe types.
On a side note, I've heard some time ago that it is possible to link 2 triggers together so that you can walk around with one in your hand setting light levels, which will then transmit those settings to the on-camera trigger so that you can test fire the strobes from your hand even if you're away from the camera. I haven't found anything saying how this is done, what the requirements are such as 2 identical triggers (it could be something really trivial that I'm not aware of), so if there's any info on this, it is much appreciated.
Thank you for sharing such a good study for the x3 as its new we all students till master it , great video will keep for time reference for people has many triggers or and cameras with bad memory,, like me 🎭
Glad it was helpful!
The easiest trigger to use, 5*.
too small
That was the whole point
@@izthombe_zikamusa and with fat fingers, it is worthless
@@rayc2137lmfao, I'm sure in the near future they'll make much bigger versions, especially for fat fingers
Godox XL trigger 😅