Best Budget Entry Level Speedlight: Learn To Navigate the Godox TT600 Like A Pro

If you're new to photography or just want to add another simple speedlight to your photography tools, then this speedlight is for you. In this tutorial, you will learn how to navigate all the functions. You will also get an introduction to common flash photography terms like groups, channels, stroboscopic flash, high speed sync and optical sync.
The clip on stroboscopic photography is from a short tutorial by Tim Ford:
• How to Shoot Strobosco...

[@royalimagecreations]

Honestly, i have watched so many tutalials about this flash but i cudnt understand some if the elements the way i have understood them in this your explanation, this is awesome, atleast i now understand otherthings in this flashlight, i have owned it for about three months but it was like an English man watching a movie in chineese but without subtitles... Thumbs up Boss for this nice and helpful video

[@princejbc2003]

I'm glad you found it useful.

[@elliestevenson7007]

Spent two hours getting confused trying to find the answers that this video explained so well. Cheers 😊

[@princejbc2003]

Great to hear!

[@luisfigueroa3300]

Thank you for providing such a clear and concise tutorial. It was very easy to understand. Good job sir.

[@princejbc2003]

Most welcome 🙏

[@sorangelmunoz225]

THANK YOU I SERIOUSLY NEEDED THIS VIDEO

[@n.4745]

Thanks

[@ashhabashi8453]

Simple and fantastic. I have 4 units and I needed a refresher on the menu. Thank you Sir.

[@princejbc2003]

You're welcome!

[@ivedigga]

Thank you for taking the time to explain this complicated flash 👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽

[@mstraitefamily]

Best walk through ever. Thank you!!

[@princejbc2003]

Thank you. I am glad it was useful to you.

[@usernamemykel]

Excellent, except that you did not address the battery level indicator, as in - how to acquire it. I have a problem with my flash - yesterday it worked fine, shooting multiple fast shots, but today it won't flash at all - please advise of possible solutions, thank you. Batteries are fresh, BTW.

[@princejbc2003]

Unfortunately the Godox TT600 flash doesn't have a built-in battery level indicator. As for the sudden loss of function, I can't really tell what that could be. If you're using it on-camera, you could check that it is well positioned on the hotshoe.

[@usernamemykel]

@@princejbc2003 Manual page 24 item 24 Battery Indication Level.

[@usernamemykel]

@@princejbc2003 Godox TT600 manual, page 24, item 24 "Battery Level Indicator"

[@kevinmcvey]

Really could benefit from a tutorial on hss mode! Thx

[@princejbc2003]

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[@Cotictimmy]

Really excellent video - Thanks. I will get one of these TT600 based on your video. (Can't say better than that!)

[@princejbc2003]

I’m glad you found this useful

[@3rdFloorDownStudios]

So I hardly leave reviews, I am just lazy like that. But holy cow! Awesome tutorial! I was going to try and read this small ass manual but so glad I took the sixteenish minutes to watch this. Going to save this video actually just for further drilling it in my head. Awesome video!

[@princejbc2003]

So glad you found it helpful. Let me know which manual I can read for you next 😂

[@mikemayhew4464]

An excellent video, I have learned so much from watching it, well done. One question, can I fire off a multi-burst with the flash on my camera, I have a Canon550d? Many thanks Mike.

[@princejbc2003]

I’m glad it was useful. Yes you can do multi burst but the recycle time on the flash will be a limiting factor..the flash might not be able to keep up. Also the flash tends to heat up quite quickly and will stop firing when too hot.

[@BBond88]

Thanks brother 😎 just picked up 4 of these… had no clue how to set up (who reads user guides when you have rockstars on YT)

[@princejbc2003]

😀👊

[@MelmacAlienLifeForm]

I hope transmitter and flash remember last settings with batteries and without batteries. Otherwise it seems to be too complex to set it

[@terryparadox]

Slave mode is crazy

[@shivneelchandra9338]

Very nicely explained

[@queenshutterphotostudios9953]

Thank you for your tutorial. I will appreciate it if you can share a link for the optional power pack.

[@princejbc2003]

The Godox speedlight uses a Canon battery pack connector. Godox also makes this pack for their speedlights Propac PB960 flash power battery pack kit.

[@brittanyravi5388]

Fantastic tutorial, so thorough and helpful. Thanks so much for sharing your knowledge!

[@patricktaylor8637]

Great job explaining this flash!

[@princejbc2003]

Hey, thanks!

[@FXGlobal_Live]

thank you for being so detailed on each button. this was a game changer for me. Im subscribing

[@princejbc2003]

Thanks for the sub and I’m glad you found it helpful

[@kevinmcvey]

Excellent tutorial. So perfect I have subbed!

[@princejbc2003]

Thank you

[@safelpeterkin951]

Thanks bro very simple and to the point

[@princejbc2003]

Most welcome. I'm happy with this flash myself.

[@Greyjayjay]

Really informative and clear. Thank you 🙏

[@madenluvdesign]

Very helpful brother. I found your video hoping to learn if TT600 works with Gh5. I already have TT685s ii for Sony A7iv, will that works with GH5?

[@princejbc2003]

Yes it does. I also use the GH5 and I’ve had no issues.

[@usernamemykel]

Excellent! QUESTION: Let's say that the TT600 is in the camera's hotshoe. I select S2 for optical flash. My intention is to use the camera's pop-up flash to optically fire the TT600, but the physical pop-up collides/hits the TT600, and doesn't fully open. SO - what's the solution? (Basically, I just want the TT600 to flash from the camera, without having to purchase a separate radio "trigger", or to flash from a remote flash unit). PLEASE ADVISE, thank you!

[@Sean-im8bf]

hey mykel; i wound up here because i DONT yet have experience with flash but am looking into it. But I think I understand your issue. I have seen "hot shoe extensions" that maybe will help your situation. Even if they don't you might find them inspirational for a different configuration. hope this helps!

[@usernamemykel]

@@Sean-im8bf Thank you!

[@princejbc2003]

You can get a cold shoe accessory so that you mount the flash either a bit higher on the hot shoe or to the side. Alternatively, invest in a inexpensive light stand to mount your flash. This gives you even more flexibility and gives you a Jumpstart into off camera flash photography.

[@ricksattelysattely16]

Many thanks-the best video yet

[@princejbc2003]

Thanks. I'm glad it helped.

[@jx.lacerda2570]

Thanks for this. You explained it so well

[@niladriscreation1301]

Will this flash support the Nikon z5 camera?

[@princejbc2003]

Yes it should but this is a manual only flash. That means you will not be able to control it from your camera menu.

[@DanielPita1986]

Obrigado! Melhor vídeo sobre o TT600!

[@princejbc2003]

De nada! 👍

[@lukwesakanyembo579]

Excellent tutorial

[@Seeloko]

How’s the using on GH5? I wanna use on my GH5 but some people said TTL is better, but I wont use that much

[@Anniesez5]

Very good review. Thank you for being so thorough.

[@usernamemykel]

Hi! PLEASE HELP!!! Based upon your very much respected recommendation, my TT600 arrived today. But when I mounted it to both my Canon 7D Mark II and my Canon T3, put it in M mode and turned it ON, both cameras displayed the same message on the LCDs: " External flash func. setting ! This menu cannot be displayed. Incompatible flash or the flash's power is turned off". PLEASE ADVISE as to what's going on and how to correct it. Many thanks in advance!

[@princejbc2003]

The message just means that you cannot controll the flash from your camera since it is a single pin manual flash. You should still be able to use it but you will need to adjust all the settings on the flash itself.

[@User-sanie624]

Very useful guide!!! Thank you!!! Does that flash fits for Canon R as well? The same flash for all cameras? Thanks!

[@princejbc2003]

Yes it does but you will not be able to control it from your camera menu and will not have TTL.

[@User-sanie624]

Thank you so much!!!@@princejbc2003

[@StevenLaven]

My godox tt600 is stuck and screen shows CH22,and the buttons are not working,this is the 3rd day i would use it.the 2first time it worked fine.can anyone help

[@princejbc2003]

I'm sorry to hear that. So far, I have not been able to find a way to reset it. Did you find a solution?

[@Visser2800]

Best explanation I have seen. Thanks.

[@tarzaafonso8532]

This tutorial is very helpful

[@princejbc2003]

Glad it was helpful!

[@partnerbndlovu4834]

Dankie!!!! Best teacher 👊👊👊

[@princejbc2003]

Welkom 🙏

[@recommendedforyou157]

Sir how can I know the battery indicator of this speedlight?

[@princejbc2003]

Unfortunately I don’t think the TT600 shows you the battery level. It only has a low battery indicator when batteries are low. You will also know when the batteries are low when it starts taking a second or more to recharge after a flash cycle.

[@edmundpineda3929]

thank you so much!

[@princejbc2003]

You're welcome!

[@amitmalhotrasamridhifilmsa9063]

Very nice review I have a same flash but i don't know how to on and off battery indicator on lcd panel could you tell me how to i find this on/switch in flash

[@pal54321]

very detailed, thanks

[@princejbc2003]

Glad it was helpful!

[@rajkumaranarun4824]

Is it flash in live mode

[@usernamemykel]

SUPERB!

[@TechwithAaron-rq5me]

please how do you see the current battery level

[@princejbc2003]

The TT600 doesn't have a battery level indicator unfortunately.

[@danf1518]

Great video

[@Cezarygon]

Hi everyone, is any possibility to connect tt600 by power wire? Not to camera, just to power adapter/charger or something. To stop using battery at home, and use power from the wall socket (of course by adapter) Ps: This is my first light, and is amazing. Thanks.

[@princejbc2003]

You can't connect it directly to power but you can get a rechargeable power pack.

[@kkelixir6959]

Thank you for taking the Time. I set it up like u did and pressed the shutter on my camera and the flash did not come on. What di I do wrong?

[@princejbc2003]

What brand is your camera? Are you trying to use it on the camera hotshoe (on top of the camera) or using it off the camera?

[@antbanks4194]

Thank you

[@lollybo3]

Comprehensive and easy to use tutorial- thank you!

[@lartist-jk8fp]

I still don't know how to connect my canon 70d. Please help 😭

[@princejbc2003]

I have used this on my Canon 70D and it works perfectly once I just connect it to the hotshoe. What is your set up like?

[@pauljasperparungao8752]

Hi could you help me sir? I bought this Tt600 without a trigger now im trying to connect on my camera Canon 700D any tips to synchronize?thank you

[@princejbc2003]

Hi there. You have two options. One is to just use it on top of your camera on the hot shoe. The other is to use optical sync mode where you trigger your flash using the in-built flash on your camera. On the left side of your camera, you will find a little lightning symbol...press the button to pop the flash up. Then follow directions in the video to set your flash to optical sync mode. The speedlight must, however, be able to "see" your on-camera flash when it goes off. You can turn the power of the camera flash down so that it doesn't affect your exposure. You do this in the camera menu. Hope that all makes sense. Save up and buy yourself a trigger...it is more reliable. Good luck.

[@mohamadzamripaidin1001]

tqvm sir. really informative.

[@princejbc2003]

Great

[@magischehochzeit]

What about Sony cameras? Will it work?

[@princejbc2003]

Yes it should

[@genesismedia2192]

Hello sir i wanted to ask if HSS can be achieved with a Canon 700d when u are using the tt600 and the godox xt2 as your trigger?

[@princejbc2003]

Yes, this should be possible because both support high speed sync.

[@genesismedia2192]

@@princejbc2003 thank you so much sir

[@princejbc2003]

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[@amazingreviews876]

will it work for a canon t7

[@princejbc2003]

Yes it will.

[@aceentertainmnt9249]

Mine keep misfiring, horrible. Also keeps firing on their own. Not good at all. All of a sudden I also can't change the power from my trigger. Didn't read any of these issues in the comments

[@princejbc2003]

I have not heard of the misfiring issues with this flash. Which trigger are you using? What are your settings on the trigger and on the flash?

[@aceentertainmnt9249]

@@princejbc2003 no problems i fixed it. I believe i have to kind of fix it every time I change the batteries, which is cool with me I guess. thanks

[@princejbc2003]

@@aceentertainmnt9249 great but rather annoying if you have to keep setting it up each time. Hope you can find a better solution. Let us know any updates so we can all benefit. All the best.

[@aceentertainmnt9249]

@@princejbc2003 lol yeah these are not good. The flash can't be controlled by my trigger. The same trigger you have in the video. It worked that 1st day & has been goin crazy ever since

[@solomonmasila8982]

Awesome. Waiting for the HSS tutorial. :)

[@princejbc2003]

Thank you. I hope you learned something...wink, 😉

[@georgejacobs4050]

Sure ,worked for under a year and now nothing ! Save your money and buy quality, because this is not it.

[@princejbc2003]

Can you share your experience? I think it would help others when and when not to buy budget speedlights. It is always a trade off.

[@usernamemykel]

No music, please. It distracts, not adds, to your tutorial.

[@princejbc2003]

Noted for my next videos. Hope you still got something from the tutorial despite the distraction. Thanks for the feedback.

[@usernamemykel]

@@princejbc2003 I subbed ; )

[@princejbc2003]

@@usernamemykel thank you