I'm a wedding photographer and like you mentioned, when I used the old V1 during the reception, after I shot 30 or 40 shots, its thermo protection kicked in and the recycling time got soooo loooooong and it became useless. I'm now using V860iii and it's much better than the old V1 but it still happens sometimes. I'm glad to know that Godox has finally upgraded the thermo protection system. It's about time. To me, it's the single most important upgrade. As for the little flash.....I can't comment on that yet till I actually use it. I don't know when but I will get the V1 Pro.
@Galf5065 ай бұрын
If you're shooting 1/1 there's something wrong with your way of shooting in the first place. Raise the ISO, lower the flash power and you'll almost never hit the thermal barrier. 1/1 on the V1 is something reserved for studio stuff really. If you're on the move run and gunning, 1/1 is just not it
@hidetoshitakahashi38815 ай бұрын
@@Galf506 , No I didn't use its full power. I think it was 1/8 or 1/16. The v860ii has the same overheating problems as the old V1. The v860III does a good job but near the end of the shoot, its recycling time slowly but surely gets slow. So, if Godox really fixed this overheat protection system, this could be a game changer for a photographer like me.
@Galf5065 ай бұрын
@@hidetoshitakahashi3881 Idk really, I've been using it routinely for birthday parties, weddings, nightlife, etc. and the overheating never really got problematic... 30-40 shots is at 1/1. You're more than doubling that quantity at lower settings. At 1/8 it's 320+ shots : who shoots 320 photos in a row without letting the flash cool? It's not something that happens in these situations, you'd be shooting high speed action stuff
@hidetoshitakahashi38815 ай бұрын
@@Galf506 , I did a wedding reception dance, so I shot every 3 seconds or so. The old V1 was the worst of all when it come to overheating and I have two v860II and both caused overheat problem. Wescott FJ 80 is much better but its battery doesn't last long at all. With Nikon SB 5000 , I didn't have to worry about overheating because it has a cooling fan . But it has a hot shoe problem with my cameras and it cased misfires quite a bit, so I stopped using it. So far, v860III works for me.
@gamebuster8008 ай бұрын
i just wish the godox flashes would be changed to make controlling them easier. It's like they made a checklist of features and just implemented them in any way without caring about ease of use.
@LiuKuanLiam7 ай бұрын
Check the New x3 trigger
@RyanSmithPhoto7 ай бұрын
I would have bought this right away, but I need the forward-facing modeling LED light the V860III has. I occasionally use it when I want to bounce flash, but it's too dark to focus without some additional light. It doesn't happen often, but it's a lifesaver when it does. If they ever make an LED attachment in place of that pointless little flash, I would get it for sure.
@joseregino51708 ай бұрын
Thank you for this video! Loooking forward to the next.
@kenhuang38208 ай бұрын
First off, great review! Your breakdown on the latest flash got me nodding along. 👍 Now, let's talk disappointment. The new version seems to be all about fixing HSS, which is cool, but honestly, they could've just tossed that in with a firmware update, right? I was hoping for a power-up in the battery department and a little boost in the recycle time. Instead, we get another accessory upfront, and HSS is the main show. It's like they threw a birthday party and forgot to bring the cake. Come on, guys, let's beef up the essentials before piling on more accessories. Here's to hoping they hear the collective sighs of us photographers looking for more than just HSS upgrades. Is it just me or he miss the most important update which is HSS? Keep those awesome reviews coming!
@robhallphoto8 ай бұрын
Im so confused. They updated the color (granted they did fix that on the previous one too) and the thermal protection mode. Those were the two biggest issues on the V1 as they affected all users. As for HSS, I didn’t even say HSS in the video. I’m confused on how that’s the main show but they also forgot it?
@mrhooke_gamer40774 ай бұрын
Thanks Rob. good review.
@Mariosch268 ай бұрын
There might be a change an external powerpack like the Pb960 would reduce recycle times. Primary source of heat when re-charging the capacitor should be in the voltage conversion from battery level (~6V on AA, ~12V on Li-Ion) to the ~330V in the flash's capacitor, and with an external powerpack, that conversion is done in the pack and the 330V would be directly fed into the flash's capacitor. With AA speedlights I was able to bring down recycle times to 0.55s using a Pb960 and the Y adapter to connect both ports to one flash. Obviously, firing a speedlight twice a second at full power wouldn't be a very good idea, as I'm sure the head isn't really designed to handle that much heat from the flash tube in such a short time frame, but at least the charging circuitry should not be a part of that equation anymore...
@matt881698 ай бұрын
I hope this release doesn’t mean Godox is going to strip the 960 port from future 685 flashes. Didn’t know the Y-adapter worked to speed up the flash even more-that’s insane and I should try it out. As is it, the 685 with a pack is faster than the V1, but in my experience so far it has failed to fire more often than the V1.
@ArsenijeRadenovic8 ай бұрын
It would be awesome if they did some kind of focus assist light with that front flash for very low light situations (because grids only work for dslr). Looks like a nice update with color corrected and that new battery. I was thinking about getting V1 to supplement my V860III. Then again I don't see any benefit from this small flash in front, especially if it can't work with TTL. Thanks for the review!
@robhallphoto8 ай бұрын
Idk where this idea that grids only work with dSLR comes from. X-trans sensors (Fuji specifically) can’t see them, but that’s not true of other brands. The grid works as intended on Sony.
@ArsenijeRadenovic8 ай бұрын
@@robhallphoto Well that is what I have read, on sensor AF can't recognize red grid (doesn't make sense to me). Kudos to Sony. Nikon has locked that option for Godox flashes (all flashes whatsoever). I have sent e-mails to Godox and that was their response - Nikon didn't enable those options. They could even enable V860III led flash to lightup instead of that horrible green Nikon light which is blocked by every lens. Canon has af light now in their newest flash line-up and it works wonderful. I had a chance to see it first hand.
@gamebuster8008 ай бұрын
the grid works fine on my A7RV
@ArsenijeRadenovic8 ай бұрын
@@gamebuster800 Yeah, as said Sony cameras can do it. Nikon on the other hand can''t. Idk why... (I shoot with nikon)
@caleidoo8 ай бұрын
The V860III offers a LED which you can dial up and down. Unfortunately, it's not linked to tapping the AF-ON or shutter button, so it's either on or off. But I put my hand on it when I walk around and only remove it when I take the shot. It's possible to take candid photos.
@makatron8 ай бұрын
Just when I was about to give away my pb960s, I still use some yongnuo speedlights for filling large rooms that are left unattended so if anyone bumps into them is not the end of the world.
@denizahmet22998 ай бұрын
I just hope Godox give us an update of the AD200Pro - a nice OLED screen like the XANO and better thermal would be instant buy.
@JerryC258 ай бұрын
Yeah I struggle to see the current screen outside
@cooloox8 ай бұрын
@@JerryC25I never even look at the screen, I use my trigger to control it. Why walk over to the flash when you can remotely control it?
@JerryC258 ай бұрын
@@cooloox yeah of course I do the same but if you’re in the sun and you wanna confirm the two are communicating you gotta see the back of the flash 😀
@rengen87368 ай бұрын
Также AD-100Pro.
@ared18t6 ай бұрын
That little flash in the front is awesome for parties with low cielings. I wonder how it compares to a bounce card though?
@kennethnielsen38648 ай бұрын
Thanks for sharing.
@351linzdoctor8 ай бұрын
You should have tested with the PB960 battery pack! Never assume anything in testing!
@robhallphoto8 ай бұрын
I don’t have one to test anything with. And I didn’t assume anything, I expressed one known and one doubt.
@351linzdoctor8 ай бұрын
😞@@robhallphoto
@MartinV.7 ай бұрын
Great Video
@timk82588 ай бұрын
I wish they would implement this overheating algorithm on their other flashes (ad200, etc) via firmware… but more likely that they’ll just come out with new models to sell us.
@paulrumohr8 ай бұрын
I considered the V1 when it first came out to replace my event flash set up (rectangular flash head and DEMB bounce card). The magnetic bounce card for the V1 would constantly fall off and was of no meaningful use to me. The dome was very secure, but when I put the flash straight up or in rear wall bounce position, there was so little light to no light directed forward it really made some unappealing (frankly terrible) event photos. I wonder if that second flash is there to address this issue. I think they would have done a lot better just making a better on camera flash bounce card solution for the V1 (one that would actually stay on and have a greater range of articulation). I know there is a larger non magnetic diffuser attachment, but I don't think it was out when I was testing the V1 originally.
@caleidoo8 ай бұрын
People overestimate the round head. The V860III is the V1 with a regular head. You can't beat the power of good rectangular flash head with a good versatile zoom. You can bounce light directional with the flash zoomed at 200mm. A dome just lights up everything and makes it flat. You should not use a dome if you want to bounce. It's the opposite of bouncing, where you pick a wall or object to bounce your light off. A dome sends light everywhere and only a fraction gets onto your subject.
@Gloomwithaview2 ай бұрын
Hey Rob, an Issue I have found is when using the V1 Pro with my other godox lights ( Ad200 & Ad600) the V1 is much much cooler in white balance. Have you come across this?
@robhallphoto2 ай бұрын
@@Gloomwithaview I’ve shared the cool white balance figure from using the speedlights directly in various videos. I don’t really encounter it as an issue in my work as I don’t ever mix it with strobes and if I am using a speedlight it’s bounced (in which case it’s generally really close to daylight once bounced indoors, or I’m gelling it to match warm lighting anyways).
@Soul_Visuals_Photography8 ай бұрын
Bummed they did not put the nano x trigger touch screen on the back of the v1 pro.
@billrhea8 ай бұрын
My major problem With the V1 was it never fit tight in the hot shoe on my R5 and R6. I wonder if they fixed that
@robhallphoto8 ай бұрын
Not sure about those bodies. I know Sony changed their shoe size at some point making it extremely difficult to get Godox gear on and off, but Godox changed their shoe size and now it fits great.
@patrick80358 ай бұрын
Great info and good to hear they’ve fixed the tint issue even on the OG V1. But is there a way to identify the V1’s that have the tint corrections old inventory that still have the issue?
@robhallphoto8 ай бұрын
Unfortunately not. I would ask the retailer when their last V1 shipment came in. I believe this swap occurred around spring 2023, so as long as it was received after that you should be good.
@marek_vanco_photo7 ай бұрын
Please, How to recognise old V1 pro from new V1 pro ?
@robhallphoto7 ай бұрын
The V1 Pro says “Pro” after V1. The V1 doesn’t.
@papsny8 ай бұрын
Thanks and great review. IMO anything pro needs to have locks on switches. I was hoping for built in RGB options for the V1 Pro and a stronger modeling light. Some magnet mounts or bulit in 1/4 mounts on the side would be nice. Agree with the mount requiring to be beefed up. Once you place a magmod modifier on top, the stress on the mount would break
@robhallphoto8 ай бұрын
RGB?
@kelvintong78727 ай бұрын
does this have metal hotshoe for sony brand? instead of plastic like the old V1?
@damianbereza69018 ай бұрын
wonder if the new battery works with v1
@spainweddingphotography7 ай бұрын
Is that USB slot inside the battery weatherproof?
@airruner8 ай бұрын
For me the biggest improvement would be centering a modeling led light. It's annoying not being able to rely on it using barndors or snoot. It's just misleading. Otherwise, it's the best speedlight I own.
@robhallphoto4 ай бұрын
I’m surprised to hear of someone actually using the modeling light. It’s so low powered I’ve never really tried it!
@Chris-ey7zy8 ай бұрын
The only question I have with extra flash is will it fire together no matter what. Like what happens if you put the little flash high and it’s not keeping up with main round flash
@robhallphoto8 ай бұрын
Its peak draw is low relative to the main one, and they are powered off the same circuitry.
@cooloox8 ай бұрын
Hi Robert, does this flash now work in TTL with HSS? The V1 does not on certain cameras such as the EOS R and R7. As soon as you turn on HSS, TTL goes out the Window and more often than not, the flash just fires at full power. Godox confirmed this to me in an email (~8 months ago) and said they were working on it but hadn't found a solution yet.
@robhallphoto8 ай бұрын
I unfortunately have no clue since I don’t use Canon bodies. It seems to be Canon that is most aggressively making firmware complications to uphold their own speedlights.
@cooloox7 ай бұрын
@@robhallphoto Thanks very much for your response, Robert. I think you are spot on and I doubt the new flash works properly as Godox has made no mention of it. Love your channel, keep up the great work. 🙂
@julianroberts95447 ай бұрын
Thanks for this Robert. Did you notice if the control wheel is still loose and flimsy?
@GregThurtle8 ай бұрын
Does the thermal protection get reset if you pull the battery out like on the V1?
@robhallphoto8 ай бұрын
Yup! Important to mention this is a user hack and not a “feature”. Doing this can harm your gear, including making your battery unstable to the point where it swells, cracks, catches on fire and emits toxic gas. So not something I recommend relying on / pushing.
@Chris-ey7zy8 ай бұрын
I got this new V1pro. In Godox we trust. They don’t do anything half ass. So new version should be great as well as new touch screen trigger should be awesome
@VALERYAN5818 ай бұрын
Kelvin is 6801 ? WTF ?
@robhallphoto8 ай бұрын
Funnier thing is that so is the V1 and nobody ever talks about it.
@photo20008 ай бұрын
@@robhallphoto Is that seriously correct?? 6800K? I was considering getting a V1 or V1 Pro, but not if thats the correct Kelvin temp on flash 😮
@davidrobertnewman8 ай бұрын
@@robhallphotoThat’s terrible. What is the Kelvin on the v860 II / III?
@robhallphoto8 ай бұрын
Somewhat. Part of it is from being at a lower power (64-6500 is more common across the power range) and part of it is the nature of metering speedlight, as the center tends to be a bit more blue than the total usable light that comes out. If you were using it straight on no modifier, you could expect to be about 6000-6200 on camera. But by the time it’s through any type of diffusion, you’re more around 5400-5700k, if not warmer. Which is why most never notice it.
@Justas498 ай бұрын
I think bounce card does better than this su-1.
@robhallphoto8 ай бұрын
I disagree. First, it lacks independent control of output. Second, a bounce card restricts the directions in which you can bounce off of. If you’re bouncing over your shoulder, then a bounce card can’t send the light forward.
@lowerleftside8 ай бұрын
Missed opportunity to revamp the UI and button interface. Could have matched the new transmitters interface with a few buttons and touch screen. The buttons, especially the jog dial, on the current models suck.
@markkempton45798 ай бұрын
Didn't realize they had a new transmitter. I've been away from photography for a year! Off to find what I'm missing.
@lowerleftside8 ай бұрын
@@markkempton4579 it’s not out yet but it will be shortly. Godox has a video of it on their channel.
@robhallphoto8 ай бұрын
I’m pretty sure they are hesitant to revamp the UI to touch screen on their flagship speedlight considering its popularity - and many people don’t want touch screens. With the trigger, you aren’t missing out on any upgrades if you don’t want the touch screen. The dial definitely should have been changed though.
@robhallphoto8 ай бұрын
It’s not out yet, but recently announced. I have a reel that shows its interface.
@lowerleftside8 ай бұрын
@@robhallphoto my dial is so bad now that whenever this is new V1 version is available I’ll get it. I have had the V1 that I’m currently using from preorder time when it was first launched. It’s done me well up until last year when the jog dial started to crap out. I do like the fill flash attachment and I’m curious to see what I can do with it. The better over heat handling is welcomed too. USBC charging should be on every single Godox battery. I would buy new batteries for all my other Godox gear if it meant I could have USBC charging built into the battery.
@tugwilson8 ай бұрын
Have they fied the problem with the USB C charging on the V1? The charger that comes with the V1 doesn't support power supplies that do Power Delivery. Using a USB C to USB C cable means the battery charger doesn't work. Is it the same with the USB C port on the battery?
@robhallphoto8 ай бұрын
Just checked, yes it is the same with the USB C port on the battery.
@tugwilson8 ай бұрын
@@robhallphoto Many thanks
@jeffsellenrick66358 ай бұрын
I was going to do some digging on this new flash and just thought nah, I'll just wait until that guy Rob makes a video about it. And here we are. Thanks bro
@doctorjays8 ай бұрын
Is the base still fragile?
@marclabro8 ай бұрын
great video. I have already broken two V1S with metallic shoe in full extension with magsphere 2 in portrait mode. The body breaks at the junction between the lock ring and the big square block with menu as if the plastic soldering was too thin. The lock system remains attached to a7rv and the flash drops on floor and explode. Any info Godox worked on that ? meanwhile I have purchased HVL-F60RM2
@ldmndz46528 ай бұрын
Thanks for the insight..for me the V1 Pro has enough "new" updates for me to upgrade from my old V1..only thing was hoping they bumped the wattage up a bit ..haha but thats nit picking...very informative look as always!..
@Galf5065 ай бұрын
Well, no reason at all to upgrade beyond the color cast... the add-on miniflash is completely useless imho, and they didn't fix the controls either: we need a better print, my V1 has all faded out text, I go by memory, which is fine but could be improved. I wish it got a new screen and better buttons mostly.
@HectorRiveraPhotography28 күн бұрын
good video brother godox is king
@eiko42528 ай бұрын
I used Metz 58 flash before going to Godox and that had similar little fill flash in the front (integrated, not a separate add-on like this Godox). And similarly it could only do manual through a separate menu, no TTL. Didn't really use it that much, so I don't think the Godox version would be any more useful for my personal usage. Strange Godox trying to bring back something that didn't really take off when Metz tried it, I guess they wanted to add in something extra.
@ranjankmsphotography2 ай бұрын
Nissin too had a Sub Flash much earlier in 2011 in their 'Nissin Di 866 Mark II Pro' flash. I still own and use that flash. It was Made In Japan. Nissin is still giving that option in its latest flashes like 'MG 60'.
@eiko42522 ай бұрын
@@ranjankmsphotography Metz 58 AF-2 was launched in August 2010, so I don't know what you mean with "much earlier".
@ranjankmsphotography2 ай бұрын
@@eiko4252 I didn't mean to compare with the Metz flash. I meant to say that the Nissin flash was launched much earlier than the Godox one.
@adhadimohd2 ай бұрын
can we use vb30 in v1?
@yannisstath3 ай бұрын
can you use the same battery type across the V1 and V1 pro ?
@photoeye788 ай бұрын
Having a small video light in that secondary position would be game changing. Can't tell you how often I'm bouncing flash during a reception but it's so dark in the venue that I can barely focus. Have a little video light in that position would be amazing!!!
@MrDivinemethod8 ай бұрын
they already do with the v860iii -- which has a tiny video light in that position.
@caleidoo8 ай бұрын
@@MrDivinemethod The V860III is always overlooked. I don't know why. I sometimes use that LED for nightlife, because mirrorless can't focus in the dark. It can go very very bright. But the V860III has many things going for it. It's a little more powerful and can do everything that the V1 can do, except offer the softer light fall off - which you can only see the benefits of if you shoot a subject against a wall anyway and only if you don't use any modifiers. But the V860III has a much wider zoom range and goes all the way to 200mm. And it's cheaper. For some reason, the round head is the next best thing, when in reality it's worse at the features most people use a flash for.
@RyanSmithPhoto7 ай бұрын
I just made the same comment, that is the whole reason I'm not getting this flash and will have to stick with the v860iii.
@hikertrashfilms8 ай бұрын
It makes Profoto look like a joke by not offering their owners the ability to recharge the Profoto battery via a USB-C cable. Profoto A10 can only have its battery recharged by a wall outlet which is a joke in 2024
@s0d4c4n8 ай бұрын
That's two whole jokes
@hikertrashfilms8 ай бұрын
@@s0d4c4n snowflake
@Iskhakoff8 ай бұрын
is it a dollar origami on your desk? :)
@robhallphoto8 ай бұрын
I guess you could call it that.
@stupendously_creative7 ай бұрын
Great video
@keloduma7 ай бұрын
Still can't find a reason to shift from my V860ii
@tourinojacks58446 ай бұрын
Maaaaaaaaaaan, THAT was a great, straight to the point review! Much appreciated, my friend. I liked and subbed now!
@BenSussmanpro8 ай бұрын
Great review, thanks! I’ve been using 1 of my AD200 flashes on my hotshoe via the battery extension kit. I’ve been unhappy with the original V1 because the interface controls are very “squishy”. I was hoping the new Pro model would fix this problem.
@KatieF3075 ай бұрын
You have great information about the Godox/Flashpoint products. Out of curiosity, I am looking to change cameras from a D850 to a mirrorless. I have noted some cautions about Godox and the Canon R6/R6 Mk II hotshoes. Are there any known issues with the Nikon Z8?
@EdKlappe5 ай бұрын
Do you know the article number for the cable between V1pro (for Nikon) and the PB960? Tried the Godox NX but that one is for SB flashes...
@WesternMAphoto8 ай бұрын
Thanks for this! Anyone know if I buy a replacement lens for my original V1 (and AD100 Pros) to correct the green cast?
@Niffe20248 ай бұрын
Are there any news about compability with Sony A7 IV body in TTL mode? Any fix to that missing TTL?
@PauloParreira8 ай бұрын
When shooting with the V1 i always have to lock the buttons because I tend to switch modes with my forehead. Very annoying.
@papajohn4u8 ай бұрын
On the current one the rotary dial was so flimsy that it changes settings unexpectedly by any contact. Also the unit would jump out of the cold shoe on my flash bracket and fall to the ground way too easily!
@bokbokeh4 ай бұрын
So far the best review out there amazing!
@EliudGilSamaniego7 ай бұрын
i jumped from godox to profoto for the sole reason of the way the thermal "protection" kicked in, it made me unable to take certain movemepnt or dancing shots on a wedding, even i was using low output like 1/8 it kicked in and ruined a lot of shots, and with profoto ths never happen
@EliudGilSamaniego7 ай бұрын
and second mayor improvement from godox to profoto was that every godox light had different color output and it was noticeable when using ad200 and ad600 or the ad1200
@jaimeduncan61678 ай бұрын
I was about to ask about the touch trigger, it pays staying until the end of the video 😂
@aCuria.8 ай бұрын
Whats the strobe duration at 1/1 power?
@darrylliningham44198 ай бұрын
what happens when using a battery pack
@vikrantrm42378 ай бұрын
hi .... where's Xnano trigger
@MrGarzaJavi8 ай бұрын
Release date?
@stephenalabado244312 күн бұрын
Hi. I just got mine. I was wondering why it fires 5 short flashes before firing and capturing the photo? And is there anyway to turn it off? Thanks
@robhallphoto11 күн бұрын
sounds like you either have it in stroboscopic mode or you have multiple groups in TTL.
@stephenalabado244311 күн бұрын
@@robhallphoto i had it in manual mode. And my camera setting in fill mode
@stephenalabado244311 күн бұрын
It annoys me to shoot in clubs because i have to wait a few seconds for it to take a picture. So i switch to my tt600 and didn’t have this problem
@robhallphoto11 күн бұрын
@@stephenalabado2443 not sure. Never heard of such an error on any Godox equipment, or flash in general.
@stephenalabado244311 күн бұрын
@@robhallphoto any way i can show you a video? Maybe it can help
@andreitelenkov57758 ай бұрын
Can it keep up with continuous shooting at 15fps, power at about 1/16, bursts from 3-4 to 8-10 shots, until the battery is exhausted without missing shots? (approx 1 battery an hour). As it turned out my Profoto A1 cannot do it. It misses about 40% of the shots. Lately I had to switch to my old Phottix triggers and Canon EX-RT speedlite. That setup works well, except I had to go to 10fps from 15. It is all on Fuji H2S off camera via a remote trigger.
@robhallphoto7 ай бұрын
No. At 1/16th power its recycle speed is .095s which would not keep up with 15 fps.
@SethBeckton8 ай бұрын
The Canon El-1 Speed light kicks Godox V1 Pro's butt. Give it a try.
@robhallphoto7 ай бұрын
It’s 4x the price, it had better.
@deepstagesrt48 ай бұрын
I would really like that switch on the side of the flash to have the option to be a control lock switch instead of ttl/manual. A speedy way to lock and unlock the controls would help eliminate forehead taps on the dpad that happen every time I'm shooting time critical things like coming down the isle shots. The press to hold lock and unlock is too slow for adjustments when time is critical, a lock switch would be a much faster method.
@robhallphoto8 ай бұрын
I never dealt with the forehead bumps myself but I assume depending on one’s anatomy and % using the VF, it could be really annoying. What would be nice is to just have a switch, and allow it to be programmed in custom functions. M / TTL Commander / Home Unlock / Lock etc.
@deepstagesrt48 ай бұрын
@@robhallphoto turning that into a custom button would be a perfect solution. My forehead bumps the buttom of the d-pad into multi-mode only at the worst times, but it does it pretty much every time at those times. Not often during wedding prep photos, or reception photos. Almost always coming down the isle, garter toss, bouquet toss... Only when time is essential. The current lock feature is nice easy for most times, and the commander can still adjust the power while it's locked, which is great. But I do envy those with flashes that have a physical lock switch when I bump my into multi mode and miss a shot.
@murlidhr8 ай бұрын
honestly i believe we need the tech to set kelvin flash. sometimes we need a warmer flash n sometimes cooler kelvin. we already have this tech in continuous light where you can set the kelvin temp.
@robhallphoto8 ай бұрын
Continuous lighting creates this by using different colored light sources on the chip, and blending between the two. The problem with this with flash is each color would require a flash tube of that color. Coloring the flash tube on it's own would decrease light output (effectively the same as gelling). And then, to make any color in between the extremes (say 3000 bulb and 7000 bulb) would diminish the output further as you would need a ratio between the two lights, therefore not able to tap into 100% draw. And then on top of that, you would have to blend the lights through diffusion to homogenize the two light sources (otherwise you'd just get two different colors projected). This means instead of firing light through a fresnel lens (which focuses the light and increases the brightness), you are losing light to diffusion. So imagine -1.5 stop on the bulb, -1 stop losing the fresnel, -1.5 stop going through diffusion, and then anywhere from -.5 to -1 stop depending on the ratio of the color you're trying to create. Quickly your flash is 4.5 - 5 stops less powerful, effectively turning a 76 w/s speedlight into a 3 w/s speedlight. Continuous lighting can thwart most of these issues through arrangement of hundreds of individually colored LEDs, lessening the need for diffusion. Also a 300w Bicolor LED can still draw 300w at every Kelvin temperature because each color is overspecced and then throttled when mixed. I don't think you could arrange flash tubes densely enough that they wouldn't cast uneven colors. Also, it's worth noting flash photographers make up
@murlidhr8 ай бұрын
@@robhallphoto i believe nothing is impossible in technology. i am sure there is research happening on it to get a bi color flash to the market. when iPhone was first released nobody thought we could do so much from cellphones. from 2 megapixel cameras we have come to 100 megapixel cameras. surely I believe that we can get bi colour flashes in future. LED lights are the future for now but never know. to me a flash can be developed in future that is very small in size and yet can give lots of light. once capacitors can be replaced with some other tech to store the energy i am sure flashes can get much smaller n powerful than LEDs.
@christian60048 ай бұрын
The Godox site mentions « V1Pro supports 2,4G wireless transmission and reception » with an illustration that seems to indicate it can trigger off camera flashes. That would be huge. Could it replace a flash trigger ???
@robhallphoto8 ай бұрын
Yes, that is true. But it’s not huge considering all the X-series speedlights have done this since 2015. (TT685, TT600, V860II, V850II, V860III, TT350, V350, V1).
@christian60048 ай бұрын
@@robhallphoto do you mean other flashes can be adjusted separately from the on camera flash and be radio triggered (not triggered by the main flash light)?
@robhallphoto8 ай бұрын
@christian6004 Yes. It's the master / commander mode. This has been a core function of every speedlight in the X series. Here’s it on the original V1 kzbin.info/www/bejne/aWrCopyulpx4oaMsi=pwMtW3o1kLBaRLnj&t=338 I am simultaneously happy and sad for you. Happy because you learned of a feature that is huge for you, and likely available on what you already have. Sad for whatever you’ve been doing as a workaround 💀
@JerrisEverydayPeople7 ай бұрын
I hope the recycle time is a lot faster than the others. I keep waiting for one that actually has the recycle speed I need.
@robhallphoto7 ай бұрын
What is your expectation? considering Godox li-on speedlights took over the market largely because of how fast they recycled. I know 1.5s 1/1 isn’t the fastest anymore but there’s little that beats it. And if you need faster there’s the obvious move of using a more capable strobe.
@JerrisEverydayPeople7 ай бұрын
@@robhallphoto I’m shooting with an older V1 and I’ve had several other Godox strobes. I’m in their whole system. But, for on camera shooting even at ISO 1000, F5.6, and 1/250, it still takes at least five seconds to recycle. I do some event photography and want a much faster recycle time. What would you suggest? I’m shooting with Z6s and a Z6 ii.
@alvarob178 ай бұрын
I wish they would have added another group "D". Oh well.. it's still an upgrade
@robhallphoto8 ай бұрын
They could do this, just not in TTL, which just adds more confusion. As a speedlight, it is limited to the outgoing signals of the camera. This is why Sony is M A B C, and Canon is A B C D E.
@alvarob178 ай бұрын
@@robhallphoto hi, not sure I understand your explanation. Are you saying that in the Sony system, the camera's outgoing signal is limited to 3 groups? Does the camera look at a trigger differently since it can have more groups?
@alvarob177 ай бұрын
@@robhallphoto another thing I just thought about, I believe the Westcott FJ80 for Sony allows for more groups. I think 6.
@robhallphoto7 ай бұрын
@@alvarob17 No, it's not limited to 3 groups. It's limitations of "requesting" a TTL signal would stop at 3, on the Sony system. It could still send manual signals to however many groups the transmitting system allows. So technically Godox could make the V1 control 16 groups. That just wouldn't align with many peoples use of a speedlight, hence why they just stick with what the native flash systems offer.