Actually TCM stands for TTL Convert To Manual. You take a shot in ttl and convert it to manual. Very useful. A feature of GODOX units for several years now. There are videos on youtube which go over and correctly explain this.
Hi Brandon; this video inspired me to buy this trigger. I ordered from Adorama and received a defective one so I returned and re-purchased it. The second one worked and I was able to pair with my xplor 300 light, but it doesn't trigger it. it seems that TTL is not working even though I confirmed my camera setting are correct. I'm not sure I will purchase a third one.
Dope review answered a lot if the concerns i had i love my xpro2 trigger learning something new always freaks me out but you made it all really clear. Great job
Great review. It looks like the nano’s system is easier than the others. When you don’t use the flash often , easier/ more intuitive is better. Thanks.
Man, thank you for this!! I have it and like always, I'm trying to figure it out on my own first before looking at any manual. This one I couldn't figure out, I did figure out how to change the language and channels and some other aspects of it but not the whole shabang. So, thanks again. I now have full understanding. Also, Man everytime I wear my BLACK hat from you, I get major compliments and have ordered a couple more for folks interested. I need to be a reseller or something because I'm about to go to your site and order two more tonight!! Much love Brother!
This is great! I’ve been waiting for a product like this since Francisco Hernandez mentioned it coming soon! I just ordered mine from B&H. Hopefully won’t be long before it ships! Great review!
Probably my biggest request will be if you can double tap a channel to quickly turn it off or on with the same settings. Can you test and see if there is a double tap or maybe long press to do that? Also curious about general battery life
You cannot double tap to turn on and off a group. and the battery life last for days. I've played with it and had it on for like 6 days and its only dropped 1 bar.
This needs to be a major upgrade. Go in and out of each group to turn on or off is a big pain. Nothing like the double tap on the flashpoint x2 v2 trigger
I had a hard time with the apple watch also. Sold it. I just got my Nano trigger in today and navigation with the crown is very user friendly. And the touch interface is great. I would use touch to get around then the crown to set the light power.
It was wild mine came on channel 21 also and that’s the channel I always use. I found that amazing lol. I absolutely love this trigger. It makes everything else look 10 years old
Just curious; Did you have any issues connecting it and using it with your Fujifilm camera? Mine, also a Fujifilm, connects but it doesn't trigger the flash when I connect to the hot shoe.
Great review, Loved it.. Will get one for sure. I hate those huge triggers but just thinking about getting in to smaller flashes, have use profoto all my life..
Thank you, Brandon, I'm looking at getting one of these triggers very shortly. I followed your camera set-up for the RV. We love you in the UK. Peace brother.
I found a bit of a bug in it. When you go into multi mode, it’s hard to get it back to normal mode. The home button was not responding. But after I hit the test fire button I was able to get it to go back to normal.
@@BrandonColePhotography the day I had issues the home button was unresponsive. After multiple tries. Pressing the flash fire button got it out of the loop. Maybe a bug, maybe my dry finger. But didn’t have the issue again.
im short sighted & struggle to see the original triggers but it looks clear to see & if its easier to use im game for trying one great first look thanks Brandon
Absolutely and I can tell you from someone who’s use these triggers every day and on location this is dope. I only wish it was bigger but doesn’t have that blue screen and that’s a game changer in itself
Looks very simple to use. The small size is pretty cool too. Hopefully BnH will ship mine soon. I’ve been waiting for a minute now and it’s still on Back Order 😢
Mine just came in today. My eyes are not great. But it’s very easy to see. I like it so far. I haven’t had time to hook it to a light yet. I wonder if I change to integer values if it will show integer values on the light. Might need to update all my lights and try it. I might like the 1-10 scale for power. Also the crown navigation is really nice.
@@BrandonColePhotography I tried it on my ad100. Shows integer on the trigger, fractions on the light. Which is fine. I don’t look at the backs of the lights anyway.
@@rgreeneish I think you have to change it in the light to show integers. But I think that’s only when I had westcott. I wanted to change from integers to fractions . I personally don’t like integers but if you have only used westcott that’s understandable
Lol its not confusing. Understand Godox is the parent company. Adorama rebranded it to Flashpoint to be sold in the US. Same product. Same thing with Godox 400 or Xplor 400
Has anyone had an issue with the x3 overexposing by an entire stop of light when converting from ttl to manual with tcm? My x3 does this with my z8 but my xpro-n never did this so I know it’s the x3 trigger.
@@BrandonColePhotography so the zoomsettings are for individual groups…. i select group a, adjust the zoom in the settings, go back to the main, select b an adjust it in the settings ….. this seams to be a downgrade compared to the godox xpro triggers, isn‘t it?
One question, TTL is not send the correct signal, and the color are not correct! Why no one talk about this? I have to compensate +2+3 to have the correct exposure in TTL. I came from nikon all my life, now I have Sony and this is my only complaint at the moment. I have godox V1, trigger xpro S and both Sony A7lV and A7RV.
I shoot Sony and use Flashpoint flashes. I just recieved my (2) R2 Nanos and I cannot get them to fire. I have the lights on Ch 1 and Group A. Trigger is set the same....I have the trigger properly seated in the hot shoe but they do not fire :(
@BrandonColePhotography Yes! But on my Sony A7IV if I change the shutter speed....the exposure on the camera screen does not change...it will fire like this. If I am able to get the exposure to change on screen....then the flash will not fire. I've tried with several flashpoint flashes and cannot figure this one out. Great video by the way!
Probably a silly question but did you purchase the right model for Sony cameras? It should have an S in the name. Nikon has N and Canon version has a C. Otherwise, maybe you have the channel ID enabled. So for example of you're using channel 6, and an ID number, the flash has to be set the same
@@rexhoss , I have the trigger and the lens set for the same camera and group. Someone suggested customizing a button for shot preview results, which works, but....if I switch from custom setting 2 on the camera dial to custom setting 1, it will not fire at all. My camera brackets three exposures in silent mode on setting 2 and a single exposure with the mechanical shutter in setting 1. I do this so the flash will not fire in setting 2 and the flash will fire in setting 1. If I turn the camera on in setting 1, it fires...but I have to use the "shot preview result" custom button to see the exposure. Once I switch to setting 2 and then back to setting 1 it does not fire at all. Never had this issue with any of these triggers. And yes, it is a Sony trigger.
Too small and the dial is on the wrong side. Cameras are designed to be held with the right hand and the trigger is handled with the left. Why put the dial on the right side?
I wish we had the opportunity to use that usb-c port to activate the trigger. It would be great to have a legitimate flash trigger for mobile phones. Years ago Anker had a wired cube flash through the lightning port. That was the best flash to date for mobile photographers. This trigger could open a whole new market. Godox/Flashpoint could be on to something here. Just take it to the next level! ;)
@@BrandonColePhotography Profoto has a flash that uses bluetooth to trigger the flash. The sync seems off to me. Plus, it's over $2k. Being hardwired seems like the way to go. The trigger is hardwired through the hot shoe on regular cameras. Since phones are going usb-c, this could give mobile shooters a usable flash. We aren't going to compare to pro shooters but, I could see a lot of times where a couple of ad200's and a mobile phone would be awesome.
Actually TCM stands for TTL Convert To Manual. You take a shot in ttl and convert it to manual. Very useful. A feature of GODOX units for several years now. There are videos on youtube which go over and correctly explain this.
Hi Brandon; this video inspired me to buy this trigger. I ordered from Adorama and received a defective one so I returned and re-purchased it. The second one worked and I was able to pair with my xplor 300 light, but it doesn't trigger it. it seems that TTL is not working even though I confirmed my camera setting are correct. I'm not sure I will purchase a third one.
Dope review answered a lot if the concerns i had i love my xpro2 trigger learning something new always freaks me out but you made it all really clear. Great job
So, what problems does this new thingy solve that the older ones can't?
Great review. It looks like the nano’s system is easier than the others. When you don’t use the flash often , easier/ more intuitive is better. Thanks.
Man, thank you for this!! I have it and like always, I'm trying to figure it out on my own first before looking at any manual. This one I couldn't figure out, I did figure out how to change the language and channels and some other aspects of it but not the whole shabang. So, thanks again. I now have full understanding. Also, Man everytime I wear my BLACK hat from you, I get major compliments and have ordered a couple more for folks interested. I need to be a reseller or something because I'm about to go to your site and order two more tonight!! Much love Brother!
This is great! I’ve been waiting for a product like this since Francisco Hernandez mentioned it coming soon! I just ordered mine from B&H. Hopefully won’t be long before it ships! Great review!
What was the price?
@@russellwright9961 I saw it for about $89 US but only pre-order on Adorama and BH Photo.
Probably my biggest request will be if you can double tap a channel to quickly turn it off or on with the same settings. Can you test and see if there is a double tap or maybe long press to do that?
Also curious about general battery life
You cannot double tap to turn on and off a group. and the battery life last for days. I've played with it and had it on for like 6 days and its only dropped 1 bar.
This needs to be a major upgrade. Go in and out of each group to turn on or off is a big pain. Nothing like the double tap on the flashpoint x2 v2 trigger
Can it work on all camera?
I have a hard enough time with my fat fingers on the Apple Watch LOL... how is it with the Nano?
I had a hard time with the apple watch also. Sold it. I just got my Nano trigger in today and navigation with the crown is very user friendly. And the touch interface is great. I would use touch to get around then the crown to set the light power.
It was wild mine came on channel 21 also and that’s the channel I always use. I found that amazing lol. I absolutely love this trigger. It makes everything else look 10 years old
Thank you for an awesome introduction, I hope to receive mine for the Fujifilm system today
Just curious; Did you have any issues connecting it and using it with your Fujifilm camera? Mine, also a Fujifilm, connects but it doesn't trigger the flash when I connect to the hot shoe.
Great review, Loved it.. Will get one for sure. I hate those huge triggers but just thinking about getting in to smaller flashes, have use profoto all my life..
Thanks for the review Brandon, ordered mine waiting for it to arrive so I can test it out.
Hey for the newer photographers when he says channels he means groups. Group ABC etc
I didn’t see where you can get into the hss?
Swipe down go to settings then sync
Very informative (to the point) video. Good job. Thanks 👍
Thank you, Brandon, I'm looking at getting one of these triggers very shortly. I followed your camera set-up for the RV. We love you in the UK. Peace brother.
I appreciate you thank you very much
Thanks Brandon ! Nice review, I just received a Nano today and your review clarified things!
I appreciate that brother thank you. Glad I could shed insight
good review
I found a bit of a bug in it. When you go into multi mode, it’s hard to get it back to normal mode. The home button was not responding. But after I hit the test fire button I was able to get it to go back to normal.
Just pull down the menu from the top and hit home
Thanks. I’ll give that a try.
@@BrandonColePhotography the day I had issues the home button was unresponsive. After multiple tries. Pressing the flash fire button got it out of the loop. Maybe a bug, maybe my dry finger. But didn’t have the issue again.
how long does the internal battery last?
@@rgreeneish guess I never thought of that more technology more likely for it to freeze during a shoot hope it’s not a common thing.
im short sighted & struggle to see the original triggers but it looks clear to see & if its easier to use im game for trying one
great first look thanks Brandon
Absolutely and I can tell you from someone who’s use these triggers every day and on location this is dope. I only wish it was bigger but doesn’t have that blue screen and that’s a game changer in itself
thanks .. @@BrandonColePhotography
Think I'm gonna buy one, wish it was a little larger. I wonder what the battery life is on a full charge
the battery life last for days. I've played with it and had it on for like 6 days and its only dropped 1 bar.
So am I correct in saying that this remote doesn't have the App/L858 mode that allows compatibility with the Sekonic L-858D?
You would be correct. There is no "app" function to hand off control to something like the L858.
I bought the Nikon version of this and high speed sync will not work. I've tried everything, but nothing makes it work, I don't know why.
im so confused. Is this the exact same thing as the Godox X3?
I'm same, can this trigger godox lights or viceversa?
Looks very simple to use. The small size is pretty cool too. Hopefully BnH will ship mine soon. I’ve been waiting for a minute now and it’s still on Back Order 😢
Can you do a video or livestream of your editing/retouching process
I’m hoping to find a screen protector cause I use my trigger everyday and I don’t want the screen to get scratched.
When not in used it has a nice little hard case it comes in. Just keep it in the case
Mine just came in today. My eyes are not great. But it’s very easy to see. I like it so far. I haven’t had time to hook it to a light yet. I wonder if I change to integer values if it will show integer values on the light. Might need to update all my lights and try it. I might like the 1-10 scale for power. Also the crown navigation is really nice.
Yes it will show the same value on the light
nice
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@@BrandonColePhotography I tried it on my ad100. Shows integer on the trigger, fractions on the light. Which is fine. I don’t look at the backs of the lights anyway.
@@rgreeneish I think you have to change it in the light to show integers. But I think that’s only when I had westcott. I wanted to change from integers to fractions . I personally don’t like integers but if you have only used westcott that’s understandable
Always used fractions, wanted to try something new to see if I preferred it. @@BrandonColePhotography
Branding is confusing, is the same as the Godox X3 that's being released March 1st? (Canada- Amazon)
Lol its not confusing. Understand Godox is the parent company. Adorama rebranded it to Flashpoint to be sold in the US. Same product. Same thing with Godox 400 or Xplor 400
Good overview. The one thing I wish it had is a dedicated switch for HSS. Having to go thru the menus is a step backwards in my opinion.
I agree. Having a dedicated button on the side for one of the most used features shouldve been a must by itself.
mine is NOT pairing with my sony speedlight 60rm2?
Can you put this in App mode to do meter readings
No app mode connectivity
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Is there any way to make it a dummy?
Great video bro
Much appreciated
Has anyone had an issue with the x3 overexposing by an entire stop of light when converting from ttl to manual with tcm? My x3 does this with my z8 but my xpro-n never did this so I know it’s the x3 trigger.
Great Video!!!
lets say, i have two godox v1: how do i set the zoom value for each separately?
Put them on different channels and operate them independently. I.e, group a, b c
@@BrandonColePhotography so the zoomsettings are for individual groups…. i select group a, adjust the zoom in the settings, go back to the main, select b an adjust it in the settings ….. this seams to be a downgrade compared to the godox xpro triggers, isn‘t it?
How long will battery last?
A very long time. Been on for like 6 days. And only drop one bar
What strobes will this work with ?
All R2 compatible flashpoint/Godox lights. V1, ad100, 200, 300, 400, 600, 1200 ect.
Profoto wants 399.00 for their version of this trigger for Profoto strobes. I just picked up the Nano for my Flashpoint XPLOR 600 for 89 bucks.
Winning!
One question, TTL is not send the correct signal, and the color are not correct! Why no one talk about this?
I have to compensate +2+3 to have the correct exposure in TTL. I came from nikon all my life, now I have Sony and this is my only complaint at the moment. I have godox V1, trigger xpro S and both Sony A7lV and A7RV.
Yes. Thank you. My x3 trigger overexposes by an entire stop when converting from ttl to manual. My xpro-n never has this issue
I shoot Sony and use Flashpoint flashes. I just recieved my (2) R2 Nanos and I cannot get them to fire. I have the lights on Ch 1 and Group A. Trigger is set the same....I have the trigger properly seated in the hot shoe but they do not fire :(
With the trigger not mounted to the camera, does it fire the flashes by just pressing the test button?
@BrandonColePhotography Yes! But on my Sony A7IV if I change the shutter speed....the exposure on the camera screen does not change...it will fire like this. If I am able to get the exposure to change on screen....then the flash will not fire. I've tried with several flashpoint flashes and cannot figure this one out. Great video by the way!
Probably a silly question but did you purchase the right model for Sony cameras? It should have an S in the name. Nikon has N and Canon version has a C. Otherwise, maybe you have the channel ID enabled. So for example of you're using channel 6, and an ID number, the flash has to be set the same
@@rexhoss , I have the trigger and the lens set for the same camera and group. Someone suggested customizing a button for shot preview results, which works, but....if I switch from custom setting 2 on the camera dial to custom setting 1, it will not fire at all. My camera brackets three exposures in silent mode on setting 2 and a single exposure with the mechanical shutter in setting 1. I do this so the flash will not fire in setting 2 and the flash will fire in setting 1. If I turn the camera on in setting 1, it fires...but I have to use the "shot preview result" custom button to see the exposure. Once I switch to setting 2 and then back to setting 1 it does not fire at all. Never had this issue with any of these triggers. And yes, it is a Sony trigger.
chanel= group you are on chanel 1 group a b or c
Too small and the dial is on the wrong side. Cameras are designed to be held with the right hand and the trigger is handled with the left. Why put the dial on the right side?
I wish we had the opportunity to use that usb-c port to activate the trigger. It would be great to have a legitimate flash trigger for mobile phones. Years ago Anker had a wired cube flash through the lightning port. That was the best flash to date for mobile photographers. This trigger could open a whole new market. Godox/Flashpoint could be on to something here. Just take it to the next level! ;)
Yes I do know other companies have that capability when connecting the flash to the app. Do you really think alot of users will go that route
@@BrandonColePhotography Profoto has a flash that uses bluetooth to trigger the flash. The sync seems off to me. Plus, it's over $2k.
Being hardwired seems like the way to go. The trigger is hardwired through the hot shoe on regular cameras. Since phones are going usb-c, this could give mobile shooters a usable flash. We aren't going to compare to pro shooters but, I could see a lot of times where a couple of ad200's and a mobile phone would be awesome.
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Can you put this in App mode to do meter readings?