@@willsimpsonphoto I notice that the fec adjustment on the xpro does not appear on the display of the ad200 pro. Do you also have to do this on the ad200 pro itself?
very useful video. I have V1s & X2t. still learning flash photography, because soon Ill be covering wedding events. so this is helpful.. TTL seems inconsistent.
I have Godox v1pro but couldn't use high speed sync with XProII trigger. I have synced to HSS in the trigger but not able to do in the speed light, there is no option of sync in the manual mode. The camera that I use is Sony zve10. How can I use HSS?
@@willsimpsonphoto maybe your familiar, I’m using a Sony a7iv with x pro s transmitter and godox v1s and ad200 pro. By the life of me, I cannot figure out how come I’m only able to use these flashes while the camera is in auto mode and will not work with the flashes in any other mode. Not apature mode or priority mode or manual. Another head ache has developed haha.
@@dnicest1 I’m not too sure. It shouldn’t have that problem, however make sure your connections are solid. This video will walk you through that:th-cam.com/video/TSx-UMqsIh4/w-d-xo.htmlsi=fKs_yxq1BGjZmqc3 The other thing I’ve heard is that if the flashes and transmitters are too close to each other it can misfire. Just by proximity. But it has to be pretty close. Shouldn’t be too big of an issue.
I just got my v1pro for my fuji. I am wondering if you can list the part names or links to the items that work well with your vr1 pro flash stand. I am planning to get into studio photography (for 1 to 4 people in frame). Thank you
If I understand you correctly, yes. You set each off camera flash in a different group and control them via the transmitter or on camera flash. Then turn both groups on. You’re able to fire up to 5 groups at a time and adjust the power of each group. Here’s a video that should help: th-cam.com/video/TSx-UMqsIh4/w-d-xo.html
ive never really gone from Manual to TTL. However sometimes I use the TTL to get a base of what the flash thinks and check out exposure and then switch to manual with those settings to keep the exposure consistent.
So they got rid of the TCM button on the new one but not the feature. It still exist on the Godox Xpro2. They apparently just “simplified” it. This is what I found out: Set a group to TTL. Take a photo. Select the Group button. Tap the Mode button to switch from TTL to M.
Great video but maybe you can help me with a trouble shoot- So my Godox only switches between Manual mode and off. I cannot get it to TTL- what am I doing wrong ? Thank you
@@willsimpsonphoto Godox V1 Flash + the new Godox Xpro II TTL wireless trigger paired with a Sony a7iv. I was able to do it earlier in the day but now it just won’t go to TTL MODE. It switches between manual / off / and hold it any longer it will go to lock mode. Even when I put on my camera manual and try to pair it with my flash in TTL , after one flash it switches to manual . Very strange and completely lost on how to solve this
unfortunately im not familiar with the i-ttl mode on Nikon. You can go on godox.com/ and contact their customer service. They would probably be better to answer that question.
Normally one uses the controller with at least two or three groups, i.e. with different units at the same time, but TCM on XProII only allows you to adjust TCM for one unit at a time (if you chose 200j all the groups get that info , if one takes the trouble to do it with each flash with each shot adjusting with each one it becomes totally impractical and we will probably get values that are not too useful since the flashes affect the values of the others which leads me to wonder how correct are the results of the Pro1 model even with a button and no choice for flash model. Maybe the correct question is how does TTL work correctly with different flashes, if it is automatic and each flash sends the information, why in the XPro II and X3 now you have to inform the controller which flash model is being used in TCM, and that model remains for all groups apparently because if one changes groups and goes to TCM the flash that is assigned is the one from the previous group.
@@willsimpsonphoto I think I've found the answer to my own question. Apparently the flash assignment in TCM does not affect the TTL function which is automatic for each flash, but it does affect (in the XProII and X3) the way of converting to manual. Different flashes from different eras have different limitations of the minimum power fraction they can perform, there are some that can only do 1/128 others 1/256 and the newest and most powerful 1/512. If one mixes those flashes when converting to manual with the TCM function, those flashes that can only have a minimum illumination of 1/128 can affect the desired light radius by not being able to go to smaller values of 1/256 or 1/512, when choosing the flash unit in the TCM function it affects the minimum radius of all the flashes in order to maintain the proportionality in the illumination correctly when converting to manual. I don't have it 100% confirmed because I don't have a flash that can't do 1/256
Hi, thank you for making this guide. Learnt a few things for sure. Btw does the af assist beam work on the Godox v3? Not the camera beam but the actual af assist on the flash. Thank you.
TTL doesn’t seem to work with my R5 while using HSS and exposure compensation doesn’t work either, do you know anything that can help me? I use the XproC and the AD300 pro
@@willsimpsonphoto whenever I have HSS and TTL activated with my Xpro and my R5, the TTL function doesn’t work, yes, it fires the flash but it automatically defaults to full power (everyone who has a canon RF camera and works with flashes knows this, TTL doesn’t work), I did some research last night and it seems that the problem has been resolved with the XPROII, so I ordered a couple to see if it’s true but yeah, it’s weird
@@willsimpsonphoto please do let me know if you find anything at all, do try to use TTL outside while shooting with high amount of lights so the camera needs HSS to compensate, then you’ll see the pain every canon user has to go through 😆
It seems that my V1 power of 1/256 (lowest) in manual mode is much brighter than when I shoot the same scene in TTL. ... Is this normal? Why would TTL produce less output than the lowest manual setting? .. I actually want the lower power result from the TTL i'm getting, but I wish it would happen in Manual so that I can keep the consistency of that. ...(I can get the manual 1/256 down by lowering my ISO, but by doing so, I lose some ambience of course)
@@willsimpsonphoto From what i've researched, apparently most (if not all speedlights) do this. The range of manual power isn't equal to the range of TTL power.
I'm trying to figure out why not a single TH-camr ever points out that with Godox flashes and Canon R-series cameras... HSS + TTL do not work together! They work individually, but turn both on and you get a full power flash every exposure. Now there's an X3 trigger and a V1 Pro flash and we still don't know if it has been fixed, because noone ever talks about it. Highly frustrating.
To be honest I’ve never had the issue. I’ve used HSS and never noticed a problem. Someone else mentioned it as well but I haven’t been able to recreate the issue.
I have a trigger question that maybe you can cover. In the triggers menu there is a TCM section, can you explain its usage and its effect when mixing different Godox lights (V1, 200, 600 in my case)?
TCM sounds really useful, and I'm considering the X2 and XPro. If I went with the X2, would I be able to look at the auto-set settings after firing off a shot in TTL, and then manually replicate that in Manual, bypassing TCM? Or does TTL not show you the information you need to do that.
from what i've seen, in TTL mode it doesnt tell you the info to manually do it. You can set the exposure compensation, but until you push TCM you dont get the actual readings.
I dont see why not as long as you have the right stand/mount. I haven't personally tested that specific set up though. The only issue I think that might occur is the V1 might not have a powerful enough output for what you want to accomplish. But that'll be situational.
i havent used it too much but from what i understand its to fire the strobe multiple times in one exposure. not necessarily multiple flashes at the same time but 1 (or more) flashes multiple times during the exposure. Here's a video that I found that seems to explain it pretty well: th-cam.com/video/nkW00eU0EqM/w-d-xo.htmlsi=LBTLqwMHegE04GVg
IDs are good if you’re shooting around other photographers using flashes. It’s just another way to keep your flash from only triggering by your transmitter.
Gotta love that video quality!! 🤣
i spent days understanding this.... you just explained it in 10 mins...great explanation bro!!!! keep doing lot of photography tutorials
yeah man! No problem!
@@willsimpsonphoto I notice that the fec adjustment on the xpro does not appear on the display of the ad200 pro.
Do you also have to do this on the ad200 pro itself?
Great news, I didn't know this gesture TCM, very valuable
@@marcelitoprogamerxdlol5333 love it !
I love your explanation. Very clear. Thank you
Awesome!
Thank you so much!! So very helpful!!
You got it :)
The old Nintendo Blow out. I'm still smiling. Thanks for the laugh and the great instruction.
hahaha love the old techniques
excellent video. I've watched several before this one but not quite understand what they said. Keep your good work.
Thanks! Good to hear! Even though the quality was crap 😂
Thanks Legend! Nice vid! 💯
Yep :)
Thanks for the explanation Will it was very clearly stated and understood.
Awesome! Hope the video quality wasn’t too bad 😂
very useful video. I have V1s & X2t. still learning flash photography, because soon Ill be covering wedding events. so this is helpful.. TTL seems inconsistent.
very nice! i dont use TTL at all unless its to get a starting reading, switch to manual and adjust as needed.
Well I never knew that! I'll put that TCM function to use in the future!
Such a cool feature to use
Keep working man Amazing 👏
Will do :)
I have Godox v1pro but couldn't use high speed sync with XProII trigger. I have synced to HSS in the trigger but not able to do in the speed light, there is no option of sync in the manual mode. The camera that I use is Sony zve10. How can I use HSS?
@@KaQa-r8x weird, I’ll have to check. The HSS is usually turned on via flash or transmitter. Not camera.
@willsimpsonphoto So why isn't it turned on? It does fire but HSS isn't activating. Would you check it and notify me please 🙏
@@willsimpsonphoto The trigger is XProII©, do they made this trigger only for cannon? Doesn't it work HSS in sony camera?
wow you cured my headache. thank you
love to hear it!
@@willsimpsonphoto maybe your familiar, I’m using a Sony a7iv with x pro s transmitter and godox v1s and ad200 pro. By the life of me, I cannot figure out how come I’m only able to use these flashes while the camera is in auto mode and will not work with the flashes in any other mode. Not apature mode or priority mode or manual. Another head ache has developed haha.
@@dnicest1 I’m not too sure. It shouldn’t have that problem, however make sure your connections are solid. This video will walk you through that:th-cam.com/video/TSx-UMqsIh4/w-d-xo.htmlsi=fKs_yxq1BGjZmqc3
The other thing I’ve heard is that if the flashes and transmitters are too close to each other it can misfire. Just by proximity. But it has to be pretty close. Shouldn’t be too big of an issue.
@@willsimpsonphoto thank you very much, wishing you all the best.
I just got my v1pro for my fuji. I am wondering if you can list the part names or links to the items that work well with your vr1 pro flash stand. I am planning to get into studio photography (for 1 to 4 people in frame). Thank you
@@phuntsokphotography I have a couple videos on studio work and the equipment I use, just check out my videos
Love it. Can I use a Godox x2t trigger to fire my canon 580 ex, if so how?
I’m not sure. The trigger can fire other brands but not sure which. Have you googled it?
Is it possible to set different off-camera flashes to different powers? What about firing two groups at the same time?
If I understand you correctly, yes. You set each off camera flash in a different group and control them via the transmitter or on camera flash. Then turn both groups on. You’re able to fire up to 5 groups at a time and adjust the power of each group. Here’s a video that should help:
th-cam.com/video/TSx-UMqsIh4/w-d-xo.html
Very interesting! Very good explanation. Would have been good to see the menus more clearly.
I totally agree 😭 probably just gonna redo the video soon.
Soooo what's an example of a shoot situation where it would suddenly become useful to convert slave manual settings to the trigger TTL readings?
ive never really gone from Manual to TTL. However sometimes I use the TTL to get a base of what the flash thinks and check out exposure and then switch to manual with those settings to keep the exposure consistent.
I have xpro 2, new version. There is no TCM dedicated bottom. How do you transfer TTL to manual on new trigger.
Thank you
So they got rid of the TCM button on the new one but not the feature. It still exist on the Godox Xpro2. They apparently just “simplified” it. This is what I found out:
Set a group to TTL.
Take a photo.
Select the Group button.
Tap the Mode button to switch from TTL to M.
What settings for Lumix fill in flash? Is the. model the 3500 for Lumix and Olympus?
i don't know unfortunately never used them
Great video but maybe you can help me with a trouble shoot- So my Godox only switches between Manual mode and off. I cannot get it to TTL- what am I doing wrong ? Thank you
Which godox unit?
@@willsimpsonphoto Godox V1 Flash + the new Godox Xpro II TTL wireless trigger paired with a Sony a7iv. I was able to do it earlier in the day but now it just won’t go to TTL MODE. It switches between manual / off / and hold it any longer it will go to lock mode. Even when I put on my camera manual and try to pair it with my flash in TTL , after one flash it switches to manual . Very strange and completely lost on how to solve this
@@NYsba328 thats super weird. Have you tried emailing or contacting Godox?
@@willsimpsonphoto in the end I did , a hard reset fixed the problem .
Can we connect the xpro transmitter with Nikon that have TTL mode rather than i-ttl mode
unfortunately im not familiar with the i-ttl mode on Nikon. You can go on godox.com/ and contact their customer service. They would probably be better to answer that question.
So where am I supposed to find the video of how to connect my flashes to the trigger?
Just gotta take a little gander through my videos and you might be surprised the goodies you'll find :) th-cam.com/video/TSx-UMqsIh4/w-d-xo.html
V1 when trying to set remote flash to slave mode, RX is the setting that comes up. Is RX the slave mode setting?
RX/orange screen is the slave mode.
Normally one uses the controller with at least two or three groups, i.e. with different units at the same time, but TCM on XProII only allows you to adjust TCM for one unit at a time (if you chose 200j all the groups get that info , if one takes the trouble to do it with each flash with each shot adjusting with each one it becomes totally impractical and we will probably get values that are not too useful since the flashes affect the values of the others which leads me to wonder how correct are the results of the Pro1 model even with a button and no choice for flash model. Maybe the correct question is how does TTL work correctly with different flashes, if it is automatic and each flash sends the information, why in the XPro II and X3 now you have to inform the controller which flash model is being used in TCM, and that model remains for all groups apparently because if one changes groups and goes to TCM the flash that is assigned is the one from the previous group.
@@marcelocampoamor4761 true, would be a good test to see how it works. Personally I use manual and just get them all dialed in that way.
@@willsimpsonphoto I think I've found the answer to my own question. Apparently the flash assignment in TCM does not affect the TTL function which is automatic for each flash, but it does affect (in the XProII and X3) the way of converting to manual. Different flashes from different eras have different limitations of the minimum power fraction they can perform, there are some that can only do 1/128 others 1/256 and the newest and most powerful 1/512. If one mixes those flashes when converting to manual with the TCM function, those flashes that can only have a minimum illumination of 1/128 can affect the desired light radius by not being able to go to smaller values of 1/256 or 1/512, when choosing the flash unit in the TCM function it affects the minimum radius of all the flashes in order to maintain the proportionality in the illumination correctly when converting to manual. I don't have it 100% confirmed because I don't have a flash that can't do 1/256
Hi, thank you for making this guide. Learnt a few things for sure. Btw does the af assist beam work on the Godox v3? Not the camera beam but the actual af assist on the flash. Thank you.
I’m unsure as I have not used the godox v3.
TTL doesn’t seem to work with my R5 while using HSS and exposure compensation doesn’t work either, do you know anything that can help me? I use the XproC and the AD300 pro
when you say doesnt work, what do you mean? You trigger the flash and then it doesnt go off?
@@willsimpsonphoto whenever I have HSS and TTL activated with my Xpro and my R5, the TTL function doesn’t work, yes, it fires the flash but it automatically defaults to full power (everyone who has a canon RF camera and works with flashes knows this, TTL doesn’t work), I did some research last night and it seems that the problem has been resolved with the XPROII, so I ordered a couple to see if it’s true but yeah, it’s weird
@@gilbertogranados6367 super weird. I have the X1 and 2 so I’ll test it out as well. See what I can find.
@@willsimpsonphoto please do let me know if you find anything at all, do try to use TTL outside while shooting with high amount of lights so the camera needs HSS to compensate, then you’ll see the pain every canon user has to go through 😆
Trying to do the tcm multiple group convert on the new x pro ii and all it does is lock the screen. Any insight?
they changed the Xpro ii trigger. They removed the TCM feature. Here's how to do it on that trigger: th-cam.com/users/shorts_HMzib_6SG0?feature=share
@@willsimpsonphotoI saw it before it’s that it doesn’t convert multiple groups at once like your doing it here.
Thank you
you're welcome
It seems that my V1 power of 1/256 (lowest) in manual mode is much brighter than when I shoot the same scene in TTL. ... Is this normal? Why would TTL produce less output than the lowest manual setting? .. I actually want the lower power result from the TTL i'm getting, but I wish it would happen in Manual so that I can keep the consistency of that. ...(I can get the manual 1/256 down by lowering my ISO, but by doing so, I lose some ambience of course)
Unsure of why it would be doing that. Maybe lower your exposure compensation a few stops to get it darker.
@@willsimpsonphoto From what i've researched, apparently most (if not all speedlights) do this. The range of manual power isn't equal to the range of TTL power.
Can you only use TCM with Godox flashes, not with a Nikon flash on an X1R?
From what I understand, TCM is a godox feature. Other flashes don’t have the feature. I’m not 100% sure on that though.
Sounds right to me Thank you.@@willsimpsonphoto
I'm trying to figure out why not a single TH-camr ever points out that with Godox flashes and Canon R-series cameras... HSS + TTL do not work together! They work individually, but turn both on and you get a full power flash every exposure.
Now there's an X3 trigger and a V1 Pro flash and we still don't know if it has been fixed, because noone ever talks about it. Highly frustrating.
To be honest I’ve never had the issue. I’ve used HSS and never noticed a problem. Someone else mentioned it as well but I haven’t been able to recreate the issue.
Super Awesome!!!!!
Nice!
I have a trigger question that maybe you can cover. In the triggers menu there is a TCM section, can you explain its usage and its effect when mixing different Godox lights (V1, 200, 600 in my case)?
I’ll have to look into it. I don’t have a 600 but I can see how it works with the v1 and 200.
TCM sounds really useful, and I'm considering the X2 and XPro. If I went with the X2, would I be able to look at the auto-set settings after firing off a shot in TTL, and then manually replicate that in Manual, bypassing TCM? Or does TTL not show you the information you need to do that.
from what i've seen, in TTL mode it doesnt tell you the info to manually do it. You can set the exposure compensation, but until you push TCM you dont get the actual readings.
Can i use v1 flash to godox parabolic umbrella 130cm?
I dont see why not as long as you have the right stand/mount. I haven't personally tested that specific set up though. The only issue I think that might occur is the V1 might not have a powerful enough output for what you want to accomplish. But that'll be situational.
Great, thanks
No problem
I'm try but it not working. The TTL mode pix look perfect, but when I press TCM it does not copy over, the pix way too expose :(
Which flash are you using?
@@willsimpsonphoto I'm using Nikon SB910
*trigger x2r have this function bro? have a good day*
I dont think so, just the XPro and XPro2 I think.
I subscribed!
woot! welcome to the photo party :)
my good only has ittl or m, how do I go back to just ttl
godox
pretty sure its the same.
Yea it is
What is multi mode?
i havent used it too much but from what i understand its to fire the strobe multiple times in one exposure. not necessarily multiple flashes at the same time but 1 (or more) flashes multiple times during the exposure.
Here's a video that I found that seems to explain it pretty well: th-cam.com/video/nkW00eU0EqM/w-d-xo.htmlsi=LBTLqwMHegE04GVg
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Note: ad200 only used channel and groups, no I’d , thanks
IDs are good if you’re shooting around other photographers using flashes. It’s just another way to keep your flash from only triggering by your transmitter.
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