Bless you. I used to work in the medical field and before I found this video, I was beginning to feel like this equipment was more complicated than operating a ventilator. I know I have a lot to learn about photography but at least the flash is firing when I press the shutter button : ).
You've just clarified the function and methods for setting up the X1 Godox trigger and shooting 3 Godox speedlights off camera. I wish I'd found your tutorial much earlier. I viewed other tutorials that were trying to much to be 'cool' and were short basic information and instructions. Thank you!
Hello again - I just received my new Flash gun and Transmitter from B&H in New York - initially set up without looking at your tutorial and it wouldn't fire via the transmitter - but after looking bat your instructions again it's firing perfectly, and my Nikon flash fires as an additional slave, and the other Godox flash will work perfectly too!... such a great set up and I am looking forward to my next Real Estate shoot with 3 strobes and not one having to be used on the hotshoe!, thanks again!
thank you!!!!! I was Starting to think my Godox flash was not working properly but you mentioned the the flash and X1 can not be right next to each other in order to trigger properly. That was very helpful thanks for making this video. John
OMG, thank you so much...I've been trying to get this TT685S to operate off camera using the X1TS. Finally, your explanation solved my issue....it was clear...I had to go into Slave mode...
I am completely new to this and you literally made it so simple for me to follow I had just watched a couple other ones and they tried to explain the whole all at once jumping from modes without fully explaining per group Thank you!!!
OMG that was so helpful! And frankly perhaps the most helpful hint was that if you have the slave and transmitter too close they won't talk to each other. I had mine side by side as I was learning from another video and couldn't figure out what I was doing wrong!
OMG thank you for the "too close" tip! While it's true in use it's not an issue, the first time you're testing and setting up it's a huge issue! I thought logically, I'd hold both, adjust, and make sure I see the changes reflected on both devices. Lost my mind this morning trying to figure out what I misconfigured but turns out nothing was misconfigured!
Me too. Stopped last night at a fast food restaurant. And it seemed like the flash would fire randomly and then not. Because I was at a small table and just messing around. Now it is working every time.
I was struggling as to why this wouldn't work on my Sony A7R for so long. Finally figured I had to get out of "Wireless Flash" in my camera settings and just straight to "flash" - solved everything!
M new to flashes. M comfortable with studio lights but just bought this unit yesterday to try flashes and also HSS. I was struggling to even turn this thing on n understand all the different abbreviations. Your video made it so easy to understand how this unit works....thanks man 💗
Thank you sooooo much!!! Bought a couple of flashes and the triggers, couldn't get my head around it :) Just starting to use off camera flash and this is brilliant. Great videos! Keep em coming
Amazing flash can take control on the exposures accordingly ,the TTL mode is so accurate from subject to distance. Thanks to the wonders of Godox flashes.
Thanks for this very helpful video, my x1 and tt685f arrived today and with your help it seems to be working really well. Now I need to practice as much as possible to use the flash and turn out some nice photos. Again thanks and I have subscribed.
Thanks for this video. It's really pretty simple once you understand a basic setup. There are a lot of controls but when you set it up this way it's easy. Really appreciate it. I'm gonna get a second 685 or the one with the fast battery next.
Thank you for this straightforward tutorial! The very first point you made was a game changer for me. I didn't realize that the flash wouldn't fire if the trigger was too close. While first trialing them I had them set up next to each other and couldn't get anything to work. You saved the day! The rest of the video was so helpful to familiarize with the manual slave setting, which is exactly how I intend to use this setup. Thank you so much!
Thank you... I had problems firing my Canon 600EX-RT flash with my Flashpoint (Godox equivalent) transmitter because they were too close. I separated them a bit and they worked perfectly...
Good video. I have the new version of the trigger which is the Godox Xpros. I'd like to see a video showing that trigger if there is one out there, thanks.
This was really helpful. But I was wondering if you had to push the shutter button on the camera to get everything to fire or you could use a camera remote. If this is possible, how?
ordering this setup in 2 weeks time!waiting for the Yongnuo yn685n and the yn622 tx trigger which should arrive any day now!but I should have watched this video first!seen on other videos that the yongnuo is longer to refresh after a couple of firings!
Thanks a lot for such a nice & informative video ! I am a beginner & I own one TT685 C Flash. I am learning to use it thru the videos like yours. I am planning to get one more Flash. Would you advise me to get another TT685 C or a V860ii Flash ? Kindly reply !
Hi thanks for the video. I was confused when you said the flash will be at 1/64 and the other at 1/128. Did you have 2 slaves setup and one was on A and the other on B?
for the tt685 and using a power pack, does the power pack provide all necessary power or do you still have to install the double A batteries for the electronics?
I need a help ... I want to know if the godox T685n works as a rpt off camera ??? ... I mean if I have one unit .. can I shoot with it in rpt mode but off camera as a slave and how to do it ???
Thanks for the video. My flash now works effectively as an off camera slave to the X1TN transmitter in both manual and TTL modes. I am somewhat confused that the manual for the flash says that a receiver is necessary. Any idea why or when a receiver might be necessary?
I'm so glad that I found this video. I purchased the TT685c and X1T-C trigger just two days back. I have a question. Doesn't the High Speed Sync work with the Flash being in Wireless Slave mode? Even in the video there is no SYNC shown in the display of the flash as you are shooting in Wireless Slave mode. I believe that the High Speed Sync works only in E-ttl mode using the trigger or the optical mode? Am I missing something? Thanks in advance.
hi i have the S1 i have the tt685 with x trigger, i work in manual but i want to see from thr viewfinder the real environment , because i dont see it , i see like i take photo with flash. im sure i do something wrong. plz.
that was really helpful. My only problem was i could not set Group B on the trigger to be different from Group A, they seem to be linked/locked together, or have I done something wrong?
You can override the inability to fire the flash in close proximity with your X1T (with the latest firmware upgrade) by pressing the test button as you turn on the X1T. You need to do this each time you turn on the X1T but, the XTPro trigger remembers the setting. I fire my Godox with the X1T or XTPro with the flash on a bracket not much more than 12 inches from the X1T.
Really great video, thank you. With conditions constantly changing and so quickly how can you shoot in manual at weddings vs in TTL? Especially candids with people and their distances constantly changing.??
Thanks James, during a wedding a use a mixture of TTL and Manual depending on what the subject is and the type of image im creating. On a sunny day with direct light, compensated TTL is a god send to reduce harsh shadows. But when creating a showcase wedding picture , manual is easier and much more constant result.The big issue with TTL is that if your focus on a dark colour, TTL will flash with more power than if you focus on a lighter colour. I Always shoot my exposure in manual for the very same reason. I don't shoot in scene metering (i only use spot metering) for one main reason, blowing out the wedding dress is a major no-no for me and because allot of the time the dress is white and can overexpose in scene mode. I hope that explains it for you.
Emotive Photography Training oh, I got ya. TTL for the mobile shots and manual on the static shoots. I had some troubles in TTL on my first wedding two weeks ago. Black tux, white dress. That’s a lot of contrast to Ask the camera to decide on. Thanks for that reply.
Great video. Very helpful. With HSS it does not show on the flash all the time on the TT685 off camera, but flash will fire over 1/250. Is this how it works? Can you do a video pls. And on other versions of X1t (C and S) they have a ratio button, that functionality is not on the Nikon version, how can it be enabled? Thank you
Thanks for a very helpful tutorial. I did buy 6 youngnu 560 but I really found them fiddly to control and they kept going to sleep. I need 4 speedlights for work on location and I think this godox may be a bit more reliable. PS your accent sound like you might come from down the road from where I live in Southport 😎👌
Bless you. I used to work in the medical field and before I found this video, I was beginning to feel like this equipment was more complicated than operating a ventilator. I know I have a lot to learn about photography but at least the flash is firing when I press the shutter button : ).
Thank you, saved my life.
I tried to sync my flash for a days and couldn’t do it without you.
Me to bro
You've just clarified the function and methods for setting up the X1 Godox trigger and shooting 3 Godox speedlights off camera. I wish I'd found your tutorial much earlier. I viewed other tutorials that were trying to much to be 'cool' and were short basic information and instructions. Thank you!
Hello again - I just received my new Flash gun and Transmitter from B&H in New York - initially set up without looking at your tutorial and it wouldn't fire via the transmitter - but after looking bat your instructions again it's firing perfectly, and my Nikon flash fires as an additional slave, and the other Godox flash will work perfectly too!... such a great set up and I am looking forward to my next Real Estate shoot with 3 strobes and not one having to be used on the hotshoe!, thanks again!
thank you!!!!! I was Starting to think my Godox flash was not working properly but you mentioned the the flash and X1 can not be right next to each other in order to trigger properly.
That was very helpful thanks for making this video.
John
Glad it was of some help, it confused me too until i figured it out lol!
How near can we go to make it work?
Me too wow this was so helpful
OMG, thank you so much...I've been trying to get this TT685S to operate off camera using the X1TS. Finally, your explanation solved my issue....it was clear...I had to go into Slave mode...
Nice, I am waiting for that exact combo in the mail :) Have you had a good experience with the speedlight and the trigger?
I am completely new to this and you literally made it so simple for me to follow
I had just watched a couple other ones and they tried to explain the whole all at once jumping from modes without fully explaining per group
Thank you!!!
By far the Easiest set up video I've found. Clear and to the point. Thank you!
THANK YOU! Messed around with my flash and trigger so many times without actually understanding how to set up properly. Great tutorial. Thanks!
Just received mine, so easy to set up using your videos, thank you!
Finally got my flash to talk to the transmitter after watching this video. Thank you so much!!!!!
OMG that was so helpful! And frankly perhaps the most helpful hint was that if you have the slave and transmitter too close they won't talk to each other. I had mine side by side as I was learning from another video and couldn't figure out what I was doing wrong!
OMG thank you for the "too close" tip! While it's true in use it's not an issue, the first time you're testing and setting up it's a huge issue! I thought logically, I'd hold both, adjust, and make sure I see the changes reflected on both devices. Lost my mind this morning trying to figure out what I misconfigured but turns out nothing was misconfigured!
Me too. Stopped last night at a fast food restaurant. And it seemed like the flash would fire randomly and then not. Because I was at a small table and just messing around. Now it is working every time.
Great video. Didn't know the fact that the trigger won't fire the flash if it's too close to it. Cheers!!!
So simple and to the point and easy to follow along as I tried with my own devices! Thank you so much
I have the exact same flash and trigger. Couldn't figure out what I was doing wrong. Thanks a million for this video!
I was struggling as to why this wouldn't work on my Sony A7R for so long. Finally figured I had to get out of "Wireless Flash" in my camera settings and just straight to "flash" - solved everything!
can you explain what you mean by this?
M new to flashes. M comfortable with studio lights but just bought this unit yesterday to try flashes and also HSS. I was struggling to even turn this thing on n understand all the different abbreviations. Your video made it so easy to understand how this unit works....thanks man 💗
Just got this system and this was exactly the video I needed to watch for a quick intro!
Thank you sooooo much!!! Bought a couple of flashes and the triggers, couldn't get my head around it :) Just starting to use off camera flash and this is brilliant. Great videos! Keep em coming
Clear and easy to understanding ..... u make my day
Thank you so much. This was so helpful when I first received my first speedlight and the transmitter.
Amazing flash can take control on the exposures accordingly ,the TTL mode is so accurate from subject to distance. Thanks to the wonders of Godox flashes.
You just cured my headache. Thanks!
Slim, QUIET, works great. I wanted modern and out of the way. This is it!
Thanks for this very helpful video, my x1 and tt685f arrived today and with your help it seems to be working really well. Now I need to practice as much as possible to use the flash and turn out some nice photos. Again thanks and I have subscribed.
Thanks man! You're out here making Photographers
Excellent and understandable tutorial. Great. Thanks
Thanks for this video. It's really pretty simple once you understand a basic setup. There are a lot of controls but when you set it up this way it's easy. Really appreciate it. I'm gonna get a second 685 or the one with the fast battery next.
Awesome Video - you have explained the use of the Flash and Transmitter so well. Thank you so much!
Thank you so much! I was having a hard time getting it to fire in manual mode. Great video!
Excellent straight forward instructions, many thanks.
Many thanks. I've been trying with the Godox X1R-C / V860II-S Speedlite combination not knowing about the minimum distance. Life saver!
Most helpful video I've seen on this speed light. Thank you!!!!
Thank you for this straightforward tutorial! The very first point you made was a game changer for me. I didn't realize that the flash wouldn't fire if the trigger was too close. While first trialing them I had them set up next to each other and couldn't get anything to work. You saved the day! The rest of the video was so helpful to familiarize with the manual slave setting, which is exactly how I intend to use this setup. Thank you so much!
Very useful video. Thanks for taking the time to show this.
Incredibly simple and helpful video. Thank you
Fantastic tutorial, thanks mate! Will use it for astrophotography tonight :)
Great job I needed that information and couldn't find it anywhere.
Great tutorial.. I had mine purchased just the day before.. and I think I simply and luckily made a great choice for a good value..
Thank you - this was very helpful.
Really useful and informative video, thanks.
I got trigger and a TT600 Just last week,the quality n functions....best.
Clear and coherent, to the point. Thank you!
OMG! Thank you so much!!! You are AWESOME!!!
Helped me out a lot thanks!
great video,, you answered all my questions about setting these two up.. thanks for the informative video
thank you so much for this video you saved me a lot of frustration and time!
Great video!! straight to the point.
Thanks Edgar 👍
Exactly
this realy was helpful. I hope there is a video that helpes me with the high sync as well. thank you
Thank you, I needed exactly this.
Thank you... I had problems firing my Canon 600EX-RT flash with my Flashpoint (Godox equivalent) transmitter because they were too close. I separated them a bit and they worked perfectly...
Yeah, funny little quirk they have lol! but agree they work great!
Thank you for this great and detailed video!
very informative tutorial, thanks
OMG thank you for this!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!it really helped quite a bit!! bless you and no kidding!!!
Good video. I have the new version of the trigger which is the Godox Xpros. I'd like to see a video showing that trigger if there is one out there, thanks.
THanks! that was like a radio trigger lesson from Michael Cane !.... lol
Thank you!!!! Silent shooting was the problem lol.
Thank you !! You helped me big time !
Thank you so much for this video! The 685 is my first TTL flash and the manual is so minimalist that it was really no help at all.
Excellent video!
amazing. Exactly what I needed.
Tks for sharing!Do you know by any chance how to use RMT1/2 option???
Very helpful! Thank you!!
Great tutorial thank you!
Thanks
This thing helped me greatly
This was really helpful. But I was wondering if you had to push the shutter button on the camera to get everything to fire or you could use a camera remote. If this is possible, how?
Merci j'ai beaucoup appris 💕👌👌
Perfect thank you
Thanks. Could quite figure out how to do this by just reading the manuals.
ordering this setup in 2 weeks time!waiting for the Yongnuo yn685n and the yn622 tx trigger which should arrive any day now!but I should have watched this video first!seen on other videos that the yongnuo is longer to refresh after a couple of firings!
Can you show how. you would set up Godox Xpro V1?
thank u for teaching...Sir
Helped me thank you mate.
Thanks for the vid!! It helped alot
Very helpful! Tnx!
Thanks a lot for such a nice & informative video !
I am a beginner & I own one TT685 C Flash. I am learning to use it thru the videos like yours.
I am planning to get one more Flash. Would you advise me to get another TT685 C or a V860ii Flash ?
Kindly reply !
Good job, thanks!
Thank you
thanks you help me
Nice tutorial Bro. Keep it up.
If you can, please create a video with 3 lights. Thanks.
Thanks bro this is perfect!!!! You really helped me out...!!!!!!!!thanks again awsome video..
Great video but what are the settings in the menu on the Canon 7D?
What. Are the menus settings for Nikon
?
Hi thanks for the video. I was confused when you said the flash will be at 1/64 and the other at 1/128. Did you have 2 slaves setup and one was on A and the other on B?
THANK YOU !!!
for the tt685 and using a power pack, does the power pack provide all necessary power or do you still have to install the double A batteries for the electronics?
Do you have any experience using this same set up but with a sony MI hot shoe adapter?
Can i use a on camera flash on top of the transmitter and have the slaves turned off but set up ready.
Thank you verymuch
I need a help ... I want to know if the godox T685n works as a rpt off camera ??? ... I mean if I have one unit .. can I shoot with it in rpt mode but off camera as a slave and how to do it ???
Thanks for the video. My flash now works effectively as an off camera slave to the X1TN transmitter in both manual and TTL modes. I am somewhat confused that the manual for the flash says that a receiver is necessary. Any idea why or when a receiver might be necessary?
I'm so glad that I found this video. I purchased the TT685c and X1T-C trigger just two days back. I have a question. Doesn't the High Speed Sync work with the Flash being in Wireless Slave mode? Even in the video there is no SYNC shown in the display of the flash as you are shooting in Wireless Slave mode. I believe that the High Speed Sync works only in E-ttl mode using the trigger or the optical mode? Am I missing something? Thanks in advance.
hi i have the S1 i have the tt685 with x trigger, i work in manual but i want to see from thr viewfinder the real environment , because i dont see it , i see like i take photo with flash. im sure i do something wrong. plz.
Can X1 controll two or more godox TT685 flashes?
that was really helpful. My only problem was i could not set Group B on the trigger to be different from Group A, they seem to be linked/locked together, or have I done something wrong?
You can override the inability to fire the flash in close proximity with your X1T (with the latest firmware upgrade) by pressing the test button as you turn on the X1T. You need to do this each time you turn on the X1T but, the XTPro trigger remembers the setting. I fire my Godox with the X1T or XTPro with the flash on a bracket not much more than 12 inches from the X1T.
Can you pls explain how to turn on autofocus assist lamp on on tt685n while using on nikon d500
Really great video, thank you. With conditions constantly changing and so quickly how can you shoot in manual at weddings vs in TTL? Especially candids with people and their distances constantly changing.??
Thanks James, during a wedding a use a mixture of TTL and Manual depending on what the subject is and the type of image im creating. On a sunny day with direct light, compensated TTL is a god send to reduce harsh shadows. But when creating a showcase wedding picture , manual is easier and much more constant result.The big issue with TTL is that if your focus on a dark colour, TTL will flash with more power than if you focus on a lighter colour. I Always shoot my exposure in manual for the very same reason. I don't shoot in scene metering (i only use spot metering) for one main reason, blowing out the wedding dress is a major no-no for me and because allot of the time the dress is white and can overexpose in scene mode. I hope that explains it for you.
Emotive Photography Training oh, I got ya. TTL for the mobile shots and manual on the static shoots. I had some troubles in TTL on my first wedding two weeks ago. Black tux, white dress. That’s a lot of contrast to Ask the camera to decide on. Thanks for that reply.
Great video. Very helpful. With HSS it does not show on the flash all the time on the TT685 off camera, but flash will fire over 1/250. Is this how it works? Can you do a video pls. And on other versions of X1t (C and S) they have a ratio button, that functionality is not on the Nikon version, how can it be enabled? Thank you
Thanks for a very helpful tutorial. I did buy 6 youngnu 560 but I really found them fiddly to control and they kept going to sleep. I need 4 speedlights for work on location and I think this godox may be a bit more reliable. PS your accent sound like you might come from down the road from where I live in Southport 😎👌