Using the MoLight X1 Receiver with Canon and Nikon speedlights
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- How to integrate your existing Canon and Nikon speedlights into the MoLight system using the Godox X1 receiver. PLEASE NOTE: The example I demonstrate is for using this with CANON flashes. There is a slight change for when you work with the Nikon SB910, 900, 800 and 700: Instead of setting the flash to M - Manual, please set your Nikon SB flash to iTTL instead. www.michaelmowb...
Thank you Michael for the review. may i ask does it work with my Nikon SB-800 speedlight also?
Wish I’d have seen your video before buying Godox flashes and receivers! Do you know if I can get my canon 580exll on a Godox Xt2 to talk with the Godox XPro transmitter on my camera? No one can give me an answere!
HI Michael, I'm a "Nikonian" :) When Using the godox X1T on the Cam hot shoe (D600 & D610) and X1R on SB 900 and SB 600 flashes, and when I press the shutter button, it fires only the preflash from both the remote flashes and that's it... so i'm missing out on the main flashes and that beats the cause. Can you help me out on this?
When I go to manually change the settings with the sb-5000 nothing happens. It also doesn’t show up on the transmitter, but the flash fires when I take a photo.
So they’re definitely communicating. Is the SB 5000 not completely compatible with the flashpoint system???
Power changes are made on the transmitter. There isn’t two-way communication between the receiver and the transmitter, so any changes made on the flash will not be communicated back to the transmitter, and the power setting on the transmitter will override any setting made on the flash. Lastly, you will not see the settings reflected on the flash lcd but you will see a difference in the power output when you make changes on the transmitter
i have Godox X-Pro flash trigger, X1R receiver, Canon 600EX-RT and Godox V860iic speedlites, camera is Canon 5D mark IV, i need to synchronize these all speedlites and flash triggers - receiver and transmitter. how i can do that?
Is there a way to remotely fire the shutter with the this receiver on the canon 5d Mark Iv?? Can’t figure it out :(
Thank you Michael! That's exactly what I needed to know. A couple of days ago I ordered a Godox AD200 with the X1T-C and I use Canon 600EX and 580EXII, so I will also order some of X1 receivers for Canon.
Regards from Buenos Aires!
How can i used it for my shutter and studio flash? am usually remotely release the shutter with 3 studio flashes so the receiver or the transmitter can me remote for both ?
thanks
I’m using a 470ex AI with the same receiver and transmitter but it’s not working :(
will they work with yongnuo flashes? i have a couple of yongnuo 568ex flashes that i want to use with my ad360ii
Michael, which one do you like better, a Godox V860IIn with a lithium battery or a TT685n attached to a PB 960 ProPac? Which lasts longer if you're doing a wedding or something?
mcatuara1 Both are great. I like the simplicity of the V860II and not being attached to a power pack.
Thanks...I was thinking of getting another V860II as a back up
Hi Michael, I have the XT1C for Canon transmitter to fire my Godox Wistro AD600B monolights, if I bought the receiver for my Canon EX600RT speedlights, would I be able to control all the speedlights with the receivers as well as the AD600's which has an inbuilt receiver? (hope that all makes sense)
Yes.
might invest in a couple. I have been using a workaround in that I have the Canon STE3 transmitters firing my speedlights which in turn fire my monos in S1 (optical slave mode) but it means for adjusting power in the monos i have to go to each of them, would be nice to be able to control the whole lot of them from the camera based transmitter
It really does streamline everything
If I understand you correctly, the receiver will not work with older Canon flashes such as 420EX, 430EX and 550EX (these cannot be controlled from the camera). W ill it work just to fire the flash in TTL with no camera control input? Additionally, can I use the receiver with my 270EX II mini flash unit?
Hi Richard, I am in the same situation as you are. Bought the Godox transmitter and receiver, and I have an older Canon Speedlight 430EX. I can use the receiver to trigger the flash but can not control it using the transmitter (XPro-C). So, use the 430EX in manual mode and you are fine for triggering it.
sorry; i am a bit confuse with this receiver and the Godox X1R-N TTL 2.4G Wireless Flash Trigger Single Receiver For Nikon Camera; what is the difference between the two?
thanks for yoir help.
Marcos Enrique Ruiz Rivero II There is no difference in the product itself as it is manufactured by Godox. The biggest difference and why I brand it with my brand is that I provide training such as this and more important, personal support for my clients. You won't find that support by purchasing from eBay or Amazon.
This really would be great if it works with the SB 800s. A question, does the receiver work with the Godox Xpro trigger. I'm assuming it does but everything I've seen is with the X-1.
It will work with the XPro. I've had mixed reports on the SB800 -- some say no problem and others say they couldn't get it to work, which I honestly often attribute to user error. The bigger issue is finding them. They are currently not in production as Godox put them on hold due to the IC chip shortage. I do not know when they will be back in production.
Can you provide the run-down on the Nikon configurations? I've set my Nikon SB910 up on manual with the X1R-N, but when the X1T is set to TTL on the camera, nothing changes on the SB910 like on your Canon flash in the video. I've also tried raising and lowering the EV on the X1T, and nothing seems to drastically change on the flash output.
Hi michael, i wonder is the trasmitter x1t-c for canon can works on flash TT685N (for nikon) without using additional receiver on the flash...?? Considering that the TT685N already has a built-in wireless transmission.. Thanks..
ari boy Yes, as long as the TT685 has failed up to date firmware it will work with the X1T-C without any problem
I use 2 cameras with these X1s and Godox AD600 and TT865 speedlites. I want to control the power with one X1, and have the other X1 on the other camera just send the signal to fire without having to adjust the power on that flash. I havn't figured how to do it. Is it possible?
Sorry if it´s a repetition, but: I have Nikon Sb-900/910. If I use the GODOX X RX on the base of the speedlights and the GODOX TX on the camera, can I control the charges of each speedlight remotly? I tried it with a YongNuo setup that it did not work.
Andre Fachetti Yes. Set the SB900/910 to plain iTTL - no commander or remote setting. Turn on the X1R and match the channel and group to your transmitter. You will have full control over the power of your speedlight in TTL and Manual. Just note that the back of the flash will not show the changes, but most importantly you will see the changes in the output.
thaks, sir @@MichaelMowbray48 ! great notice!
I own a Canon 430EXII and Canon 550. Will the MoLight X1 Receiver work with this 2 flashes in TTL and or Manual? Thanks for the info.
Julio Aponte It will with the 430EXII and I have heard from clients that it will as well with the 550EX.
Спасибо за видео. Жаль, что не сделали видео X1R + Nikon sb 600,700,800,900,910.
В комментариях нашёл, что надо вспышки Никон установить в TTL - режим и вспышки будут отрабатывать изменения в трансивере XPro без изменения показаний на дисплее.
Это я и искал. Завтра утром проверю, сейчас ночь, семья спит.
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Thanks for the great video, Michael. Will the Nikon SB-800 speedlight work with this trigger system to be controlled manually.??
yes
I tried with a sb 900 and it's a NO
Hi, I also have an SB800 speedlight and I have the X2t-n transmitter with the X1r receiver and in the manual it states that the Nikon speedlight has to be set to iTTL NOT manual ...Also my SB800 LCD backlight always stays on even if I have selected "off" as long as the receiver is turned "on"...that's odd
What's the features if I use this with an alienbee?
Just got the transmitter and receiver and tested with 6D and 430 EX I. TTL and compensation works well. But the power level and mode can not be changed via transmitter. Anyway 1/4000 sync speed and ttl +/- 3 stops works well.
+Alexander Jemeljanov Hi Alexander. Yes, you are correct. The older 430EX has a different internal TTL (eTTL1, not eTTL2), so the receiver cannot fully talk to the flash in order to allow for manual settings. I'm actually a little surprised the regular TTL works, but that is awesome to know!
+Michael Mowbray Hi, actually based on my ebay listing where I found that ETTL-II is needed, I checked that 430 EX I still have ETTL-II. I found these modes in the manual: E-TTL II/E-TTL/TTL. I think that's why it works in TTL mode. But 430 EX II 580 EX II just have different communication and that's why transmitter can not send the power and mode info to the 430 EX I.
+Alexander Jemeljanov Interesting. I thought the original 430EX would be too old to have eTT-II. Good to know.
It doesn’t want to pair between my Godox XPro C and X1R . Using Canon 600ex-rt , please help . Thanks
Both the XPro and the X1R have to be on the same radio channel. No Unique ID can be set on the XPro (it's in the Menu under "ID"). The 600EX-RT should be set to normal manual mode. No radio or slave settings. Just plain manual.
@@MichaelMowbray48 appreciate your reply , I had to return that unit but I’ll follow your steps once I get a new one , thanks again
Hi, I have a Nikon 910 but the TTL function doesn't work. Both the transmitter and flash are set on TTL but the compensation doesn't change when I change it on the transmitter.
Roland Gomes You will not see the compensation reflected on the screen of the flash but you will see it in the exposure.
HI Michael, question is does this work with the canon 430xII speed light? I bought it and it does work for my 580EXii, but wondered if it will work for my 430 too?
692violet Yes, it will work the same as the 580EXII.
Thank you!
Seems a nice, well designed and plug and play device, Michael. My only doubt is how can I program HSS in the transmiter
(I have a canon 430-EX II)? Cheers
+Pedro Ortega You will still have to turn HSS on manually on the flash. There's no workaround for that as it is a limitation of the flash.
+Michael Mowbray Understand...one variable less. Thank you!!
Hello i have some spare YN560IV can i put it on this transmiter i need transmiter just to af assist beam and if i put yn flash on transmiter will it work if they on camera hotshoe
Hi. I'm not familiar with that flash and have not tested it with the X1T or X1R, so I cannot definitively say whether or not it will work.
MY SB 910 DO NOT WORK THIS WAY ENY SUGGESTIONS ?
Set your SB910 to iTTL. The receiver leverages the iTTL system to control the power.
Can the transmitter work as receiver? I want to buy three transmitters and use them as transmitter and receivers to avoid broblems if transmitter will stop working.
TDA z No. These are transmitters only. There are separate X1R receivers that act as receivers.
Hello Michael - I have a SB800 and have it set to TTL. But regardless it fires at full power no matter what changes I make in the transmitter. I would love some new ideas!
Ivan Ditscheiner Make sure that the transmitter and receiver are on the same channel and that you have the correct group set.
Hey Mike..I have a flashpoint 600b an would like to know if i get the sony x1 an x1 receiver will i be able to use HSS on this light.?????
kfell56 The Flashpoint Xplor 600B is a Godox 600B. All you need is the Sony X1T-S as the receiver is built into the flash. Yes, you can get HSS.
kfell56 I don't think the transmitter works on the RL-600B. If so I would really like to know?.
I have a question. I shoot with Sony A7 and I have the Godox X1T-S Transmitter. I have a Nikon Flash what receiver should I use to trigger the Nikon flash from my sony camera? the X1R-N or X1R-S receiver?
I guess that X1R-S is tehe one to use but again I have a doubt how to mix and match
Thanks for your Videos!
Alfredo Perez You will want to use the X1R-N with this setup. You will have manual control over the flash but won't have TTL as the Sony TTL system is different from the Nikon. Be sure to set you Nikon flash to regular iTTL when using the receiver. Also, the back of your Nikon flash will not display the settings and changes that you make from the transmitter, but it will internally make those power changes.
Michael Mowbray thanks so much Michael, the key thing is that i want to use one transmitter, sony in my case, to trigger a group of flashes sony and nikon with tye sony transmitter. I normally shoot manual dont care to much about ttl. So if i understood correctly the X1R-N could be trigger with the X1T-S? Thanks again
Alfredo Perez That is correct.
I use Lumix and Sony gear - I have been using the V850 in manual mode just fine with the Lumix - so will the v860 / V860 ii also work with the Lumix in manual mode - I do not need TTL -
I am assuming the X1T will not trigger the v850 as it is 430mhz vs the 2.4ghz -
so the receiver is now built in to the V860 / v860 ii ?? so it just needs a X1T trigger ??
Hi Jon. Actually, the V850 will work with the X1T if you use the new XTR16s clip-in receiver. On the flip side, I'm not sure that the V860II Sony will work on your Lumix as it has that unique Sony hotshoe. The Canon and Nikon versions should work...in manual only.
Thanks Michael - I have several v850's ( with FT16 and receivers) - I love them - but I have a gripe about the receivers - a bit flimsy and the numbers to not align up - well I prefer a low profile trigger - so the X1t fits the bill - I assume 2.4ghz is also better then the 433 of the FT16 -
But am I understanding it right that the V850ii has the receiver built in ?? and I can buy the X1T to trigger ??
So I would be happy to get new flashes with builtin receiver and a low profile trigger - the X1t -
assuming the v850ii is like the v850 in the sense it has a universal hot shoe triggering -
I see you have the triggers on your site but not the V850ii -
I have some Sony gear as well - although I mostly use Lumix - so to get the receiver builtin ( to avoid flimsy receiver on side ) I need to get V850ii - but what trigger should I get ??
does the V850ii with X1T support HSS ??
+jon hermannsson The V850II was just released so we don't have them in stock as of yet. They do have the built in receiver. Any of the X1 transmitters will trigger and control this or the V850 with the updated receiver.
+jon hermannsson Yes, the X1 will do HSS with these flashes.
what is the updated receiver for the v850 ? is that Godox XTR-16 ? so for my old v850 I would just need to get Godox XTR-16 to replace the old ft16 receivers -
Does it's support HSS as well?
Hello, I bought theGodox X1T and X1R to use them with a Canon Eos 1DX MKII and two Speedlite 550EX and they doesn't work. I just can use them in Manual mode at full power, but they doesn't respond at any change of power or mode (Manual or TTL) of the transmitter. Maybe the Speedlite 550EX is not compatible? I set both camera and flash in Manual mode.
Thanks!
Joan Carles Orengo Casino The Canon 550EX is a very old flash and is not supported as it uses a much older version of TTL that is not compatible .
Oh! Thanks Michael. Is there any list with the full compatible flashes for Canon with these Transmitters?
Canon flashes that utilize ETTL-II: 580EXII, 600EX-RT, 430EXII, 430EXIII-RT. Possibly the 580EX.
Good news!!! I asked to the seller and he adviced me to use the flash in TTL Mode, instead of M mode as is described in the instructions... and it works perfectly! With the camera mode in TV or AV, and the flash in TTL, it reads all the orders from the transmitter about increasing or decreasing (+/-) the EV of the flash power. In Manual Mode, it only shots at full power (except if you modifiy the power directly of the flash).
Thanks again!
Joan Carles Orengo Casino That's good to know.
I bought the new X-Pro-C trigger. I have deux Yongnuo canon compatible flashes and i'd like to know if i could control them with th x1r-c receiver. Thanks
Didier Cohen Most likely, yes.
Thanks.
Good question, and one I do not have the answer to. Unfortunately I don't have access to any YN568s to test.
Will these triggers work with Neewer flashes? I have a Neewer for my Nikon but not sure if this will work HSS with that flash
It depends on which Neewer flash you have.
Michael Mowbray I actually have the triopo 982ii hss ttl... anything on those?
That is an entirely different flash system and manufacturer. Sorry...cannot help you there.
Thank you so much for the video, I just bought one after watching your helpful video.
Will HSS work with nikon SB900 and SB910?
Yes
Hi Michel! I have the Nikon SB900 and X1 transmitter/reciver. But they do not work together in Manual mode. Can't adjust the flash effect. Hope you can give me a solution. Best regards from Sweden!
Turn on the receiver first and then turn on your flash. Nikon flashes need to be set to plain iTTL. No remote or commander setting. The receiver will access the TTL system of the flash and use that to control the flash.
I tried this also with the Nikon SB700 using Godox X1R-N and Godox Xpro-N. You really have to put it in TTL mode to be able to remotely change the flash settings. Hope this helps.
George Barcarse I did reply with this answer and it is mentioned in the video description.
When using third party triggers like the godox, molight, etc...the nikon flashes will allow only the ttl/ittl protocol in its system. However, you can use the Manual functions from the x1t and control the amount of light on your remote sb900 mounted on the x1R (even when the sb900 lcd panel is set on ttl/ittl
How come the master RADIO trigger system on the Godox V860IIn and TT685n doesn't work in TTL? I've tried it using Group A, B, and C with my other flashes with X1Rs and it shoots only in FULL POWER on TTL...I have to use the X1T trigger to make it work. Works in OPTICAL but NOT RADIO.
mcatuara1 Make sure the firmware is updated on the X1R. Also, which flashes do you have on the receivers?
Godox TT685 and Nikon SB-700 (x2)
I have a Godox flash AD 360 Wich reciver a need I got the MXI N and a Godox XTR 16 I work with Nikon maybe i don't henderstand how it work Thank you
sir i am not able to enable hss using the setup mention above can you please help me
I thought that the transmitter would work with Canon Speedlights out of the box. It was so confusing when you read the website, it is not clear about you needing to spend $45 for each receiver to get your Speed lights to work. Argh!
Will HSS work? I have a X1T-S and a TT600S and I would like to use my Canon 430 EXii
Utkarsh Anand I honestly do not know if the HSS timing will crossover and I do not have a Canon 430 to test.
Michael Mowbray it does work 😁, just bought the X1R C and HSS works just fine
Just confirming that you tested it with a Sony camera and X1T-S? If so, that's great!
Yep Sony transmitter and Canon Receiver with my EX430 II attached to it , I bit the bullet when I found one of the Receiver on sale and to my Surprise everything works great, sometimes TTL even works, but that's sort of hit and miss, but i never use TTL so I'm not worried :D
hi bro
can i use2 pcs of yougnuo 6ooex rt flash , godox AD600B with godox's new XPRO transmitter ?
and i am eager to know that TTL fuction will work or not when using all these flashes together ?
You will need to attach an X1R receiver to each YN600EX-RT in order to control and trigger them. The Godox and Yongnuo radio systems are incompatible.
ok thanks
so i hope it will be able to TTL if use x1r reciever on yongnuo flashes with XPRO
Yes. TTL and manual will work.
hi there. do i need the X1 reciever if i am ising the v860C and the X1C transmitter ?
MA GOO Yes. If you have the original V860 and also want to use TTL.
I've also tried testing the manual settings, and still nothing changes. The flash will fire, but the X1R isn't actually passing the power setting changes to the SB910. Now, I have also tested a YN565EX, and it works as expected, so I know the X1R is working. But the SB910 is a no-go, unless I've got something misconfigured.
@Friseal1 Check your firmware version. It should be at v12 or later. If not, update your firmware.
+Michael Mowbray Thanks. I checked and one was at v8. I've updated everything to v14. The YN565EX works like the Canon: set it on MANUAL and it works. However, the Nikon SB910 must be set on TTL, and then it works fine. As long as it works, I'm happy. Enjoyed meeting you in Waco a few months back, and the Godox stripboxes are great. I may have to re-stitch one where the velcro is coming off, but gaffers tape can easily handle that. LOL.
+Michael Frazier That's good to know! I have everything else on hand to test except for the Nikon branded stuff. I will borrow some Nikon gear and will add on a Nikon version of the How To video.
hi there. Can i shoot also 1\4000, 1\8000 this trigger with canon speedlight
Thaks
Rustam Haydarov You would need an X1T or XPro transmitter along with this X1R receiver and a Canon flash that is capable of HSS.
May I ask how's the trigger delay? Compared to the PocketWizard TT5s
Matthias C There is no noticeable delay.
Oh that's wonderful, thank you for your update!
I have a Godox flash AD 360 Wich reciver a need I got the XI T N a reciver XI r N and a Godox XTR 16 I work with Nikon maybe i don't handerstand how it work I want to work in TTl Thank you
Levis Richer If it is the original AD360 and not the AD360II then it will not work in TTL as the original AD360 did not have TTL capabilities.
Another great simple video, thanks!
I have a camera nikon d700 and flash sb 910 sb 600 and sb 24 when using GODOX - X1 - N Triggers works with a burst of photos in Manual mode with the sb 24 but with the flash sb 910 and the sb 600 only one photo is exposed correctly, the rest of the photos are dark but the flash jumps, Then I let the flash completely load and took a second photo The flash jumps but the photo is dark. If I turn everything off and then on again, the first picture will be lit, but not the next with sb 910 and sb 600. Thought it was camera problem I tried it on another camera and it happens the same.
With the receiver put on the sb 910 and the sb 600 I change the mode to Manual having the transmitter in TTL and it changes to Manual it doesn't pop to TTL like it happens in your video.
Thank you
HI Angel. With your particular setup, I recommend setting your SB910, 600 and 24 to plain iTTL. For Nikons, the receiver has to tie into the TTL system and cannot access the manual settings like it can with the Canon flashes. This way, you can get both TTL and manual. However, you will not see manual settings reflected on the screen of the flash itself. It is a limitation of the Nikon system. You will see power output changing. As a side note, it is in the plans to make a separate Nikon version of this video since Nikon functions a little differently from the norm in this case.
I put the sb 910 and the sb 600 in TTL and i shoot in burst only one photo is lighting, the rest are dark, I put TTL -3. If I shot one photo thats ok the second is dark even showing one by one so I have turn of the camera and turn it one again and then I can shot only one photo lighting. I am really upset I am over a week trying it to work and it only works with the sb 24. Thanks
I suggest you check to see if the firmware needs to be updated as it may be mismatched with the firmware of your transmitter. Or, take it back to the place where you purchased it.
My firmware is U16 in both
My firmware is U16 in both
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Cant change power output. Output on trigger don't match on the flash . Flash will fire but who knows at what power setting it is. Nikon using youngnou flash
rehab 101 Nikon and Nikon clones will not show changes on the screen of the flash. But you will see the changes in the actual output
My Nikon SB-600 works but the power output is fairly low. Should be Ok however when less light output is required..
Even my sb600 & 900 fires only the preflash when using the x1t and x1r... It's so redundant :(
I couldn't get it work with my Nikon sb 900. The power and mode doesn't work.
I had the same issue with my SB900. Micheal Mowbray assumed the X1T would work with it but it simply doesn't with many of Nikon's speedlights (although he had a vague reference to the Nikon solution in the video description. He should have been more clear in the video.) The X1T was reverse-engineered to work with Nikon's TTL protocol only. Canon is a different story. So the solution is a work-around that works perfectly but unfortunately is the ONLY solution for this setup: the SB900 must be kept in TTL mode at all times. When the X1T is in manual mode, the SB900 will respond to changes in the power setting as if it was in manual mode with no problem, although it won't indicate the change on the LCD panel. Works perfectly like this. And if you do want to work in TTL mode with the flash, all you have to do is change the X1T to TTL and the SB900 will work properly in TTL mode as well, properly responding to usual +/- power changes. Bottom line: you can't put the SB900 in manual mode and expect the X1T to change power on the flash. I don't mind not seeing the change on the flash's LCD panel because the system works perfectly this way.
@@SilverLarry YES Larry, in the Godox manual it states that the Nikon Speedlight HAS to be in iTTL mode only. If speedlight is in Man. mode you can't adjust anything...Also, let me ask you this...Does your speedlight LCD backlight always stay on?. mine does even if I select OFF in the menu and only if the X1r is powered on....that's odd
BTW I have a SB800
@@georgea2527 My backlight works as intended. Have no idea what's causing your problem.
@@georgea2527 I'm also having this issue. I tried messing with the modes on the speedlight but it did nothing. Only solution I came up with is to turn off the receiver when I'm not using it. Obviously this isn't ideal for someone who needs the triggers constantly on and it drains the battery faster by being constantly backlit. Maybe its a result of the reverse engineering.
so how do i know it it will work with my 550ex
AHS Society a The 550EX was introduced in 1998, making it 21-year-old technology. Canon has updated its TTL software many times since then, and the Godox gear is designed to work with the newest forms of Canon flashes. Sorry, there are no guarantees that this will work with tech that is that old.
@@MichaelMowbray48 works but cannot control power
Can you use it with the xpro trigger?
Dennis Christensen Yes
Hi Michael how can I unlock my v86011c?
Gala Events Press and hold the MODE/Lock button
Hai ! i tested X1 with Nikon SB910, but it doesnt work manually or TTL.
This system works with the SB910 as I have numerous customers using it with them. Do you have an X1 transmitter in the camera and an X1 receiver on the flash? Are they both set to the same channel? Will it test fire using the test button?
+Michael Mowbray +Michael Mowbray i didnt put X1 on flash and camera, i try it soon. I test it in the same channel and group, ttl not function, cannot control manual mode.
+alv wong One slight change I have been made aware of: When working with the SB910 flash, please set your flash to iTTL instead of M-Manual. This is a slightly different operating procedure specific to the Nikon SB flashes. My apologies for any confusion.
I think this is weird, but with Nikon SB700 and I assume the 900 and 910, put the Nikon flash on TTL and then leave it there always. Do not move the Nikon flash to manual. Now on your trigger attached to your camera is where you can switch between TTL and Manual. Even though flash is on TTL, you still control manually just by changing the trigger/transmitter to Manual. And TTL works also by switching the trigger/transmitter only. No need to move the flash ever to M from TTL when using the X1(or Flashpoint R2) transmitter It seems weird, but that is how it is working. Maybe everyone else already figured this out, but I just am and thought I would share. Love this system by the way.
+Janet Cook Yes, you are correct and I do cover that above in my original reply to the OP and up in the video description. Thanks!
Great You are Amazing thank you Michael
Tried with old Nikon SB 800 and it works.
Yudda so with a SB-800 you can control it remotely in both TTL and Manual mode via an X1 transmitter and X1 reciever??
markstanley2001 ..yes leave sb 800 on TTL it works but if you decide to go manual and when you change setting in x1 it won't show in flash but power changes..you only notice when you shoot.. always leave your flash on TTL..
Yudda Yes. Yudda is correct.
Question:: Does your speedlight LCD backlight stay on all of the time ???
Video is still very helpful. Thanks a lot.
Wat bout the canon 550ex
Dude. It even works with my Neewer flash speedlite.
Hi Evans, what neewer model please? I'm trying to get it working on a nw565ex but it looks like x1 and the flash are not talking correctly (it just trigger the flash, no ttl communications). thanks for any clue
Hi Massimo, I've purchased the Tt560 speedlite back in 2014 for $60. Now u can grab it for $30.99 @ Amazon. Yes this one does trigger TTl and other settings off camera
For the life of me I can't work out why the X1s fire my flash, it just makes no difference to the exposure. It must be a timing issue. Flash directly on cam works fine
Fiendish Be sure that your Sony camera is set to "Fill Flash" mode. Also, of course, make sure everything is set to the same channel. Then try different channels as you may be running into interference. Lastly, if those do not work, check your firmware versions.
Michael Mowbray Cheers I'm running on Nikon though. Channels all checked. Firmware updated.
Oh. You had said X1s so I read that as Sony.
Michael Mowbray Ah sorry meant X1's as in plural lol
Didn't leave voicemail but I will try to email at link sent.
I am using sony A77ii now.
Is the molight X1T-S with V860ii work with molight X1R-N with nikon speedlight SB-600 ?
Will the SB-600 TTL and HSS function working ?
Hi Kenneth. I just saw this. The SB600 will work in manual, but not in TTL. As for HSS, it may be possible, but you would have to test it as the HSS timing may not sync well with the Nikon flash. It might...but it might not. It's not a combination that I can test here.
Hi Michael,
I have a sony a6300 and two nikon flashes (SB800 and SB900). What do I need to buy for the camera and the flashes. Is it the MoLight X1T-S (for Sony camera) and two MoLIght X1-N receiver for Nikon flashes? Or can the MoLight X1T-S (Sony) only communicate with a MoLight X1-S (Sony) receiver?
did you ever find out? I also want to mix sony and nikon stuff.
Unfortunately I didn't find out anything, because neither Michael nor anybody else has answered me....
Mr Magic Guys. With all due respect, I don't always receive notices that comments have been made on videos, and I spend hours each day fielding questions. The best way to contact me is through the contact form at the web store michaelmowbray.com/molightstore/. The setup that you describe above would allow you to control your Nikon flashes in manual, but not TTL since that communication is camera-based.
oo, thanks!
Hi Michael, thanks for the answer, but I'm still not sure, what I should buy to control my nikon flashes (even in manual mode)with my Sony a6300. Is it the MoLight X1T-S (for Sony camera) and two MoLIght X1-N receiver
for Nikon flashes? Or can the MoLight X1T-S (Sony) only communicate with a MoLight X1-S (Sony) receiver?
What about when you want to have a speedlight on top of the transmitter? when i add my speedlight it doesn't seem to work very well and intermittently doesn't fire when the two are together.
Melissa Paderewski When you use a flash in the hotshoe it defaults to being in Group A. You control it via the Group A settings on the transmitter. You can leave your flash in plain TTL -- no need to set it to any slave settings.
Modeling light doesn't work on xt1 .sony.
Will the x1 reciever work with my canon 550ex ?
david ryles Yes