First Look: Godox X2T Flash Trigger (Flashpoint R2T Mark ii)

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Rob Hall

Rob Hall

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@DustinValkema
@DustinValkema 5 жыл бұрын
This is great! I was actually just talking to another photographer about Godox needing something like this as we're building her first OCF kit. You my friend are amazing with these gear discussions, keep it up!
@Gee-Wizz
@Gee-Wizz 5 жыл бұрын
A good straight up review, my personal biggest problem with the X1 was the On/Off button. It stuck out the side of the body and was extremely light to operate, which meant it got accidently bumped/turned on all the time draining the battery’s (same for the X1R receivers). This would not be a problem in studio. But we all use Godox lights because they a battery powered, and we can throw them in a bucket and go anywhere. Although you didn’t touch on this, from what I could see in the video it looks like this is fixed. The switches appear to be recessed now which will be awesome for me and every one else who works on site. Obviously the twist lock base and the other bit's are great as well, great to see a company actually putting some actual improvements into a new model instead of minor facelifts, good work Godox and good review Robert.
@charleyl264
@charleyl264 4 жыл бұрын
I've been using the X2Tc for several months and I've been quite pleased with it. The Bluetooth to cell phone connection and App had me a bit confused when trying to get it working, but I figured out what I was doing wrong and it is working fine now. It does let me adjust all 5 groups and trigger them from the cell phone, leaving the final cell phone settings on the X2T so it is ready for shooting, but the only advantage that I see with it is not having to remove the X2T from the camera to do this. The App does not yet support my cell phone for remote triggering of the camera yet, but I doubt that I would ever use that feature anyway. I do mostly studio work.
@NikolajFreiesleben
@NikolajFreiesleben 5 жыл бұрын
Also you can put a mic on top of the trigger.
@elevatedmediagroup
@elevatedmediagroup 5 жыл бұрын
Nikolaj Freiesleben but you use a trigger for photos...not video. Lol
@NikolajFreiesleben
@NikolajFreiesleben 5 жыл бұрын
@@elevatedmediagroup Well sometimes its nice to use both 😂
@adammescan4860
@adammescan4860 4 жыл бұрын
@@elevatedmediagroup hybrid shooters might find this useful?
@melvinch
@melvinch 2 жыл бұрын
Only if your mic supports TTL. 😆
@BrandonColePhotography
@BrandonColePhotography 5 жыл бұрын
Photographers and youtubers like me was really missing the hotshoe because it allows us to record our camera screen with the atomos ninjas and it is highly needed for us photographers who bring content and real behind the scenes photoshoots so the audience an see exactly what’s going on in our camera. I’m super excited they brought back the hotshoe. Don’t forget that
@RickLincoln
@RickLincoln 2 жыл бұрын
I'm glad to have found this...thanks Rob. The majority of time I shoot my X1 in APP mode because I set my flash power with my meter (L-858). It works great and I wouldn't consider an upgrade except for those few times that I want to change power from the trigger. The X1 is cumbersome and when I'm shooting, cumbersome isn't going to cut it. Like many others, I sometimes shoot with a dumb trigger for my older receivers and non-wireless speedlights and the hotshoe works really well for that. When I first saw the X2, I thought it wouldn't bring much improvement. Your review has changed my mind and the X2 is now on the top of the list with the X-Pro just below it.
@JaredRibic
@JaredRibic 5 жыл бұрын
I use the original X1 (Flashpoint version) when I need a hotshoe on-camera with the AD200 and extension cable. I don't do on-camera flash very often, but when I do, I use this trigger.
@bryanhumphrey4072
@bryanhumphrey4072 5 жыл бұрын
Excellent vid! Thanks for the info and yes that hot shoe on top is important not only for those of us transitioning from other systems but it is a great place to mount a Case Air.
@ColinRobertson_LLAP
@ColinRobertson_LLAP 5 жыл бұрын
Nice! I have an X Pro trigger, but this one is tempting for the Bluetooth and the hot shoe-aka, a place to put the pocket wizard I use to trigger the camera wirelessly.
@alexeymeteo
@alexeymeteo 5 жыл бұрын
I love the fact that GODox do hear us! For me it's time to sell x1t and buy this baby to add it to my x-pro to use bt thanks Robert!
@mcarthurbeard1571
@mcarthurbeard1571 5 жыл бұрын
Yay! Another trigger as if I been having problems with the old ones
@MyMomSaysImSmart
@MyMomSaysImSmart 5 жыл бұрын
So glad they came out with this. I’m one of the ones who bought the xpro and didn’t care for it. Sticks up too far, looks goofy, and catches on everything when I’m running around a reception hall. Looking forward to trying this one out for sure!
@j.sherwoodowl4826
@j.sherwoodowl4826 5 жыл бұрын
Yeah I ditched my X1 for the Pro as well and immediately regretted it. Your points all ring true for me.
@dunnymonster
@dunnymonster 5 жыл бұрын
I'm one of those users who needs the additional hotshoe that is featured on the X1T and omitted on the X Pro trigger so I'm glad Godox saw fit to update this. I originally was happy with the X1T but " upgraded " to the X Pro trigger on release. There is no doubt that the X Pro is ergonomically way better but for me there is a caveat. I use my Sekonic lightmeter which has the in built pocket wizard transceiver and one of the complaints many make is how they wish Godox products were pocket wizard compatible. In fact they are, well sort of. With the X1T trigger I simply mount a pocket wizard to it's hotshoe and mount the trigger to my cameras hotshoe. The X1T trigger features a bi directional sync socket which in the " secret function menu " can be configured as an input or output. Not sure what the default was but I configured mine as an input. Plug the pocket Wizards sync socket to the X1T's sync socket. Now, whenever you use your pocket wizard enabled Sekonic light meter it will fire the flashes 😊 Now obviously to make changes to individual flashes/strobes it means you have to walk over to the camera mounted X1T and make adjustments to the settings, which is a pain in the ass, however this is where the X Pro trigger comes in. I have my X Pro trigger with me and can use that in situ to make any alterations to any of my lights without having to do so via the X1T. Technically you can use the X Pro to do exactly the same thing but you end up with the pocket wizard dangling off the trigger unless you are able to velco it onto the trigger itself. The odd shape of the X Pro makes doing that difficult, far better to have the pocket wizard positioned in the hotshoe of the X1T in my opinion. Even in situations where I'm not using my lightmeter ( run and gun flash scenarios ) I still prefer the smaller form factor of the X1T in my hotshoe. I'll be getting this version 2 as soon as it's availible, hopefully the LCD screen is more scratch resistant because the main downer for me regards the X1T is how easily the LCD gets scuffed up 😉
@jeremybeswick550
@jeremybeswick550 3 жыл бұрын
Cheers, Rob - that was a quick and helpful introduction for me.
@johnchanavm
@johnchanavm 5 жыл бұрын
People need this because e.g. event photographers need to use on camera flash all the time, and sometimes adding extra remote flashes to light the environment or create special effects. But before V1, EVERY on camera flash as master sucks in controlling the remote flashes, extremely slow to operate. That's why I still love the Cactus V6 so much :) , other brands should have "copied" such design years ago :P
@robhallphoto
@robhallphoto 5 жыл бұрын
I agree with you the the (pre-V1) Godox speedlights are not as fast as they could be, but I disagree that they aren't fast enough for event work. Let's remember that 4-5 years ago people were walking to and pulling down their light stands just to change a power output of a remote flash. I've had no problem controlling my OCF on the fly with both V860ii's and V350s.
@IndigoEyePhotography
@IndigoEyePhotography 5 жыл бұрын
I got a V6 II and RF 60x a little over a month ago. I agree that Cactus had superior ergonomics, but getting any flash to work on the V6 II's hotshoe has been an absolute nightmare for me (on my Canon, the hotshoe never worked when X-TTL was installed). If I had learned about the X2T trigger earlier, I would have gone for Godox instead with its wider variety of flash options.
@charlesludwig9173
@charlesludwig9173 5 жыл бұрын
Yes, I shoot real estate interiors. I want to shoot with my on camera flash, as well as an off camera flash placed at opposite end of room so I need a trigger to fire the off camera flash and the on camera flash, as well as a receiver for the off camera flash. In fact it's essential since I am shooting hand held and therefore can not hold a flash in hand while shooting or use a tripod which is too inconvenient. I also need TTL to so I'm going with Pocket Wizard MiniTT 1 and FlexTT5 which will work with my SB-700 speedlights and Nikon cameras.
@justinwaldman3716
@justinwaldman3716 3 жыл бұрын
Great review, Rob. I really like the simplicity of this trigger and the practical way you presented it.
@clintjohnson2460
@clintjohnson2460 3 жыл бұрын
Brilliant, detailed review.... Definitely helped put me over the top to get the new controller. Thanks!!
@bebespurs
@bebespurs 5 жыл бұрын
I like this trigger more then Xpro. Thanks for the video!
@lenspassions
@lenspassions 5 жыл бұрын
Me too 🙏
@philindeblanc
@philindeblanc 5 жыл бұрын
absolutely! You can only use the Pro looking down. This can be in various angles. So I guess there will be yet ANOTHER version with flippy screen?
@tedp9945
@tedp9945 5 жыл бұрын
The hotshoe is really fantastic for putting an led
@nuohk
@nuohk 5 жыл бұрын
6:47 You just answered months of hair pulling frustration. its not just me. Thanks!
@robhallphoto
@robhallphoto 5 жыл бұрын
Lol no problem. Yeah there is some voltage issue that even if you put brand new rechargeable batteries in it doesn't correctly display, it will still last just fine, and give you a blinking warning when it's really about to die.
@VisiVisuals
@VisiVisuals 5 жыл бұрын
Can you please compare it directly to the X-pro model.. what about price, which one is a better value?
@bestlightimagesphotography
@bestlightimagesphotography 5 жыл бұрын
Great comprehensive review.
@nelsonchong5619
@nelsonchong5619 5 жыл бұрын
need a direct comparison between x2 and xpro.
@IvanLai
@IvanLai 5 жыл бұрын
Literally just got the XProF trigger. Let see if this is actually better or an alternative.
@fnissels
@fnissels 5 жыл бұрын
AF ASSIST WORKS SO GOOD ON THE A7R3!!! I just received my X2T-s and tested it with my Sony A7R3. I already had the X1T-s, and after updating it's software and being able to have the AF assist working (but not with as good results as with a dslr camera), I was curious to compare it with the new X2T-s. And guys I'm so happy, the X2T-s AF assist is much better, the focus is almost as good as with my nikon dslr. And that was such a problem for me, as I for shooting weddings, you simply need an AF assist for the dancing moment, no way to focus properly in very dim light - party lights with the A7R3 without it, and yes I tried with a 1.4 lens and live view display off. But so you know it, on the final version of the X2T-s, the AF assist is a grid pattern, not a strong beam as on your video.
@mjaydb
@mjaydb 5 жыл бұрын
Fabien n I bought the X2t-s, it looks like the hot shoe doesn’t have TTL pass through. How do you use your flash? Do you use it in manual mode? I think it’s not convenient to use it in manual mode during a event/wedding.
@pablovi77
@pablovi77 4 жыл бұрын
This is the best I can get, for us outside the US, this is the best trigger. And since I use Pentax as well, this is my best option. Adorama charges a lot for shipping. Between $35 and $150 USD, depends on how many items you order.
@oopsydaisy74
@oopsydaisy74 5 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the video, Rob! For myself, this is the best of both worlds with the Bluetooth and better buttons along with the hot shoe. I personally like having the shoe so I can mount trigger and cam-fi pro at the same time without an extra bracket.
@Marlonorellana
@Marlonorellana 5 жыл бұрын
Dang I didn't know that! Thanks for that info!
@maxxuman9915
@maxxuman9915 5 жыл бұрын
Didn't you mean NimH rather than Lithium-ion batteries? Can't say I love the idea of the new focus assist beam. I doubt it's going to work as well as the ones with a pattern for those of us who need it sometimes and don't have a mirrorless.
@DavidNutter1963
@DavidNutter1963 5 жыл бұрын
I'm surprised you didn't mention that this lacks the TCM feature of the XPro. Very good review.
@andyvan5692
@andyvan5692 2 жыл бұрын
there is a good reason for the controls being on the right, that is, mostly this style is a studio setup, so therefore the camera is on a studio stand, or a tripod, so BOTH hands are free, when not using a light meter or moving the subject or props around, esp if digital 35 mm/ MF workflow is considered,where the camera is tethered to a laptop, so one hand is on the computer and it's keyboard/editting console (the board with all the dials buttons to edit the shot with, similar to a drawing waccom tablet); the other adjusts the flash power with the trigger controls.
@acordu
@acordu 5 жыл бұрын
Great update! I love the XPro, but doesnt help me with event photos and off camera ad200 flashes. This gives me best of both worlds.
@David83151
@David83151 5 жыл бұрын
This is exactly what I need. Can't wait for it to be released.
@moewaer
@moewaer 5 жыл бұрын
love your stuff dude
@Ashleyapples
@Ashleyapples 5 жыл бұрын
i never really complained about the old one cause it work, but this one sounds supper awsome
@GilbertTV
@GilbertTV 5 жыл бұрын
looks great... i never wanted to get the x1pro as i thought it was too big & an odd shape but this will be like a better version of the x1t.. perfect
@joeblack4026
@joeblack4026 5 жыл бұрын
same here
@afonsosantos8364
@afonsosantos8364 5 жыл бұрын
Why I would not upgrade (from X1T): I am right handed and shoot 90% in portrait orientation. The X2T's hotshoe being shifted to the right (compared to X1T) makes that, mounted on my A7iii, I would not have any space left to squeeze my nose in, or force me to do some face gimmicks to be able to look trought the EVF.
@sketchysunday
@sketchysunday 4 жыл бұрын
Great video. Thank you I just placed an order for one.
@artmaltman
@artmaltman 2 жыл бұрын
Love the x-pro but when I use a tripod, I really want a trigger with a vertical screen. Flashpoint sells a (somewhat awkward) adapter that makes the x-pro screen vertical, but not for Sony.
@tonyscott3757
@tonyscott3757 3 жыл бұрын
I just tested the X2T for Canon. My camera is a 1D mark IV. I had a Canon 600EX-RT in the X2T hotshoe which is in group A and a Godox AD200Pro in group B. I set the power of both groups manually. The X2T multiple times changed to power of both groups to 1/64 + 0.4. One time I had group A turned off and only the power of group B was forced to 1/64+0.4 - the power setting of group A was unchanged when I turned this group on again. After moving the 600EX-RT to a X1RC my power settings remained as I had set them. This may have been chance but I had the 600EX-RT on the X1RC quite a bit longer than directly on the X2T. This could indicate that the issue is the X2T is getting some of the communication between the camera and the 600EX-RT wrong. I saw the same behavior using a Canon 580EX II. I also tested with an YN600EX-RT in place of the Canon flash and had the same experience (the X2T changed the power to 1/64+0.4 once during this brief testing). The X1RC managed to lock up the YN600EX-RT once. Firmware version of the X2T is 1.2 which is the newest available on the Godox download page.
@nickhills8061
@nickhills8061 5 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the great video and all the detail. I have multiple X1Ts and they work great. All cheap but don’t think any upgrade is necessary at this time.
@lenspassions
@lenspassions 5 жыл бұрын
Awesome, definitely it will be in my wishlist
@shri7photostudio
@shri7photostudio 5 жыл бұрын
superb product godox X2T
@Camrographer
@Camrographer 3 жыл бұрын
I can see how that hot shoe can come in handy. I have quite a few speedlites with the radiopopper triggers, it would be easier to trigger them with the hot-shoe rather than the pc sync port. The port can work but then I have to figure out how to mount the trigger, probably having to add a cheeseplate. I'd like to see a demo of the bluetooth app.
@ThierryMinet
@ThierryMinet 5 жыл бұрын
On a Nikon D90, the “auto-meter off” setting causes the Godox X2T-N to shortly shut down its display (possibly even reset), each time that setting times out (by default every 6 seconds!). When that happens, the camera’s “memory card access lamp” also briefly lights up. This lamp does not light up when the “auto-meter off” times out and the transmitter isn’t mounted on the camera. ( I wrote an email about this to Godox's support and posted this on Godox's channel too, but I figure more people will check this video )
@benbdrpod
@benbdrpod 4 жыл бұрын
Thanks so much. I just step into light photography and your video were so valuable to guide me through my choice. I am now following your channel and will go through your library to learn more. Question: I got an AD200 & Sk400 I think the X2T is the way to go. Will I be able to fit on the top my Yongnuo flash if ever needed while using my 2 godox strobe? Thanks a lot for your help
@artmaltman
@artmaltman 5 жыл бұрын
Looks great, and thanks for the detailed tour. Does Godox / Flashpoint allow firmware update yet via Macintosh? Is this in development? Would sure make a huge difference to a lot of photographers! Thank you.
@robhallphoto
@robhallphoto 5 жыл бұрын
No and, not that I know of. Someone explained to me how their firmware is just a "skin" of someone else's firmware system, which is only built for Windows. So they didn't develop anything in the first place for Windows.
@letsbefrank3
@letsbefrank3 5 жыл бұрын
I also have a Mac and used some software called VirtualBox to create a version of a Windows machine on my Mac. It's free and it works really well. There's a vid on here to show you the entire process
@artmaltman
@artmaltman 5 жыл бұрын
@@letsbefrank3 Thanks for the heads-up. Do you think it would work for updating firmware on physical devices? This is not just running a text edit or spreadsheet application. Thanks.
@letsbefrank3
@letsbefrank3 5 жыл бұрын
That's exactly what I used it for. I don't need Windows for anything else. I updated the firmware on two V860IIs and the XPro. No issues at all@@artmaltman
@giacomotognetti1997
@giacomotognetti1997 3 жыл бұрын
VERY IMPORTANT i can t find this version of the trigger with this beam light… pleasy help my i’m looking for godox sony model… i have the x2t s but it has only red grid and it also doesn t work
@robhallphoto
@robhallphoto 3 жыл бұрын
This model doesn't exist - it was changed between this pre-production model and production model. The X2Ts grid does work you just need to have all the right settings on. AF beam needs to be on trigger and AF assist on in camera. Focus point needs to be on center, and you need to be in AF-S, not AF-C as AF assist beams can't work in continuous mode (and never have).
@lastingimpressions7294
@lastingimpressions7294 4 жыл бұрын
Not sure if anyone mentioned this, but prefer this over the pro for the sole reason that I can put my body with long 70-200 lens attached in my bag and not have to remove the transmitter. Easier on the camera hotshoe contacts not having to take off and remove the transmitter a gazillion times. When working without an assistant, I use a wheeled cart for my lights and can be ready for the shot (and back ready to move on) with a lot less fumbling around.
@saskelee
@saskelee 4 жыл бұрын
0:15 darn car headlights
@garyvanhorn
@garyvanhorn 4 жыл бұрын
Can you do a tutorial on setting up the X2T with Good V1?
@peter-frank
@peter-frank 5 жыл бұрын
I use this with a EC200 and AD200. Thats a great combination.
@jeffreycrosby7186
@jeffreycrosby7186 5 жыл бұрын
Very informative...mines arriving today...thank you...
@Surftoi
@Surftoi 4 жыл бұрын
Thank you for your video work. I just purchased the R2 Mark II, and it's great for my OCF. Now I need to ask you you can recommend a remote trigger that will pair with my R2 MarkII so that I can use it as a remote shutter release as well. Nikon D7500 user.
@TheMash84
@TheMash84 4 жыл бұрын
Hi! Thanks for the very good video. Just bought the X2T today and I should receive it tomorrow. I think the issue of the battery bars depends on the batteries themselves. Alkaline batteries have a nominal voltage of 1.5V (when brand new out of the box they are 1.6V) while rechargeable batteries are rated at 1.2V (while having 1.45V when fully charged). The problem is the rechargeable batteries voltage goes down gradually after the charge, sitting at about 1.35V, which is already a low voltage if compared to the alkalines batteries. Usually these radio transmitters devices (such as the X2T) are rated for 3.0V (two AA 1.5V), that's could be the main issue.
@atggreat7981
@atggreat7981 3 жыл бұрын
Wireless transmitter shooters need to stop being a cheapskate. Put 4AA Energizer Lithium Battery rather than those cheap rechargeable batteries. ATG circuits kick in under 2.31VDC
@ovidiugrovu3025
@ovidiugrovu3025 4 жыл бұрын
I’ve just seen your review and I have two questions: 1 - Do you know how to set the on-board flash (the flash on top of the transmitter, I’m not an English speaker)? I couldn't find any information about it :( 2 - On the page 47 from the Manual they are saying about the TCM Function (Transform the TTL shooting value into the output value in the M mode). How to use/activate it? Thank you in advance, Robert :)
@MinhAnhFromEarth
@MinhAnhFromEarth 2 жыл бұрын
I just got the X2T and the biggest quirk seems to be that after exactly 30s of non-operation, it loses the current selection of the group, and if I need to change the light power I'll either need to press the group button, or the set button, and only after then can I use the wheel to change the power. On the XPro the current group remains selected and all I have to do is to use the wheel to change the power. Anyone knows the way around the behavior of the X2T?
@AJCoReTV
@AJCoReTV Жыл бұрын
Did you figure this out?
@seann-yves3319
@seann-yves3319 3 жыл бұрын
Very informative video. How do you do that epic intro flip effects.
@TheSpaceBrosShow
@TheSpaceBrosShow 5 жыл бұрын
Does this trigger have TCM function? One of my fave features
@dmitrylitvinov7328
@dmitrylitvinov7328 5 жыл бұрын
Did you find out? id like to know too please...
@undress62
@undress62 5 жыл бұрын
No
@JaredRibic
@JaredRibic 5 жыл бұрын
08:50 - Tell me more about this "Close Proximity Issue" please! I've been having lots of triggering issues with my 600Pro units and couldn't seem to figure out what the problem was. Maybe it's this thing you're talking about?
@ToolCraze
@ToolCraze 5 жыл бұрын
I have this issue myself and am too wondering if close proximity is the issue.
@JaredRibic
@JaredRibic 5 жыл бұрын
@@ToolCraze - For me it mainly affects the 600Pro units but not the AD200 or the Speedlites.
@joshgoodmanproductions8087
@joshgoodmanproductions8087 5 жыл бұрын
I use a speed light in my hand a lot and the close 0-30m option fixed my misfire issue at weddings. Definitely works! Me and my 2nd tested it at two weddings.
@one4allall4one91
@one4allall4one91 4 жыл бұрын
The XT1-n was a debacle for me. Not only the odd dial placement and lack of group button it had bugs that had no firmware fix. The XT2-n solved all problems. It came out to save the day.
@kernelity
@kernelity 5 жыл бұрын
The hotshoe is used as interface to connect other trigger brands.
@zakirayhan2314
@zakirayhan2314 5 жыл бұрын
flash installed on "on board hotshoe" x2t is as a slave or just installed without any settings?
@rondonski101
@rondonski101 5 жыл бұрын
Loving the Godox system more now after sharing one single AD200 with 3 different cameras of Nikon, Canon and Sony. Now no more having 3 softboxes share one space.
@Marlonorellana
@Marlonorellana 5 жыл бұрын
The ad200 is super solid!
@tnuts92
@tnuts92 2 жыл бұрын
Cool thanks!
@MWTH37
@MWTH37 5 жыл бұрын
Robert great tutorial and thanks for sharing, reading the product description it states the the X2tn will trigger the Nikon shutter release "It can work as a wireless Godox Flash Trigger/ Wireless Shutter Release" Does this require a godox receiver unit?
@koolilrogiens
@koolilrogiens 3 жыл бұрын
team lefty 🤙🏾🔥
@farhanbaig404
@farhanbaig404 4 жыл бұрын
Hey man! Great video! Question though, does this trigger work with other lights than godox?
@robhallphoto
@robhallphoto 4 жыл бұрын
Not in the same manner as Godox, as Godox has a receiver built in and handle all functions natively. But you can use a Godox receiver and get some of the functionality depending on the capabilities of the flash used.
@farhanbaig404
@farhanbaig404 4 жыл бұрын
@@robhallphoto i mean they'll flash when i click the trigger right? all the bells and whistles aside?
@atggreat7981
@atggreat7981 3 жыл бұрын
Compatible with the following: * ATG * Godox * Flashpoint * Neewer * CheetahLight
@farhanbaig404
@farhanbaig404 3 жыл бұрын
@@atggreat7981 thanks bud
@smackie001
@smackie001 5 жыл бұрын
lol Indica Pendant. Thanks for bringing this to my attention Robert!
@mmknipser
@mmknipser 5 жыл бұрын
Robert, I am curious about 3.10: what did you do with your trigger that you can change mode with one button? I got the X2T Fuji version that cannot do this. I always have to use the mode button... Latest firmware 1.0.
@andreasstolten9179
@andreasstolten9179 3 жыл бұрын
I use Firmware V1.2 with the X2T-S. However the group mode does not toggle beteeen M, TTL and OFF. Any update on this issue?
@queenshutterphotostudios9953
@queenshutterphotostudios9953 4 жыл бұрын
I can't seem to get the trigger off my camera. Any help please?
@misiekskrzypczyk
@misiekskrzypczyk 3 жыл бұрын
How did you resolve your problem? My trigger also just got stuck, sigh.
@queenshutterphotostudios9953
@queenshutterphotostudios9953 3 жыл бұрын
@@misiekskrzypczyk I pushed the clip down and turned it to the left.
@bh9262
@bh9262 4 жыл бұрын
I like to be able to have flash on camera and also be able to control lights on flash stands. Three lights. 2 on stands, one on camera.
@atggreat7981
@atggreat7981 3 жыл бұрын
It can be done. You need ATG Y hotshoe adapter. Much cheaper than have a L bracket setting.
@Iskhakoff
@Iskhakoff 5 жыл бұрын
03:17 I bought the transmitter because of this exact function and I dont know why but it doesn't work this way. I have to choose the group and then press the mode button. It is soooooo inconvinient(
@andreasstolten9179
@andreasstolten9179 3 жыл бұрын
I missing this function too. Using the group button to toggle between M, TTL and OFF would be so convienent. I am using Firmware V1.2. Any Update on this?
@davidbailey4976
@davidbailey4976 5 жыл бұрын
Thanks for another excellent review Robert. I rely on you to update me on Godox developments and your impartial criticism of the products. It seems that Godox listen to your constructive comments and so maybe you could mention the apparent fragility of the hot shoe on the X Pro S. I am new to Sony (having used Nikon previously) and the XPro-S base plate looks ultra-breakable when compared to that of the XPro-N, with its metal plate. I feel that I need to take more care with the XPro than I do with my A7RIII. What is your experience of this apparent fragility in the base plate? Has it caused you any issues? David Bailey Milton Keynes, UK
@igor_lavresh
@igor_lavresh 4 жыл бұрын
Is it compatible with all camera brands Canon, Sony etc or you have to buy separate version for each brand?Thanks
@robhallphoto
@robhallphoto 4 жыл бұрын
Shoe needs to be specific to the camera to have access to advanced features.
@nirresharulgnanam2615
@nirresharulgnanam2615 5 жыл бұрын
Rob does it have TCM like the Xpro Trigger has?.Thx
@robhallphoto
@robhallphoto 5 жыл бұрын
nope
@jakeMFbacon
@jakeMFbacon 5 жыл бұрын
@@robhallphoto dang, that's a bummer!
@Faeroes1
@Faeroes1 5 жыл бұрын
Great review, but I had an Xpro, and found it too big. It sits very high on the camera, and doesn't fit in my rather full camera bag very well. I hate the menu structure of the X1T, so hopefully this thing solves my problems. Bluetooth sound interesting as well.
@yournemesis1969
@yournemesis1969 5 жыл бұрын
Thanx for another great video :-) One thing i cannot seem to find out about this trigger is if it is a transceiver, or just a transmitter? I have been missing a godox trigger with the ability to remote-trigger my camera (remote-shutter-release), for example if i want to take self portraits to test out different lightings. Do you know if the X2T covers this feature? Thanx in advance :-)
@andreasstolten9179
@andreasstolten9179 3 жыл бұрын
The X1,X2 and XT-Pro are transmitters only. You can check this easily be choosing 1/256 power for a speedlite with 1/128 minimum power. The fact that this is possible prooves there is not feedback from the speedlight (= no reveive function from the speedlite). However Godox offers X1R reveiver. It can be used to trigger studio strobes, speedlites or to trigger the camera shutter release.
@peterjackhandy
@peterjackhandy 5 жыл бұрын
Oh, Robert; how many times did you repeat how wonderful it is to have the group buttons on the top? My take on that & why I prefer the x1-t to the pro: I set my tripod high enough to use the viewfinder without crouching down; When I want to adjust Anything, all the controls & buttons are at eye-level. On this & the pro, I have to slacken the head & tilt the camera to see the buttons. IMHO, the x1-t is simple & straightforward to use - This is no upgrade for me.
@richardbriscoe8563
@richardbriscoe8563 5 жыл бұрын
Peter Hicks There is an adapter that puts the the display vertical.
@hansboon3353
@hansboon3353 4 жыл бұрын
Can the Godox X2T also provide Manual Light Control with older Nikon Speedlights? Like the Nikon SB25 and SB27. Or does this only works for iTTL flashes? I have read that Cactus Wireless Flash Transceiver support old and new Nikon SB Speedlights. But Godox and Cactus won't work together I asume.
@simonbrumby
@simonbrumby 5 жыл бұрын
nice that the sender has sleep function. Do any of the Godox flash's have a sleep function? i am interested for wildlife camera traps.
@DenisFisser
@DenisFisser 5 жыл бұрын
Thanks, great review as usual. Does this one have the TCM fucntion to easily switch from TTL to Manual?
@robhallphoto
@robhallphoto 5 жыл бұрын
Didn't see it in custom functions or main controls.
@DenisFisser
@DenisFisser 5 жыл бұрын
@@robhallphoto thnx, don't understand they left that out.
@JaredRibic
@JaredRibic 5 жыл бұрын
@@DenisFisser - Agreed. That is a major feature for many people.
@JabezPhotography
@JabezPhotography 5 жыл бұрын
can you double click to turn off/on group?
@psychprof00
@psychprof00 3 жыл бұрын
HI: Thanks for you instruction! Question: How do I access the TCM function to switch from TTL TO M ???? Thanks!
@sfotkai
@sfotkai 5 жыл бұрын
Great! But what about cases when I use different systems? Hotshoe on trigger solves the problem. But not the X1t one - it completely hangs any hotshoe device installed on this trigger and doesn't provide any straightforward connection through the trigger between camera's and trigger's hotshoes :-(
@Paul-dd6im
@Paul-dd6im 5 жыл бұрын
that bracket on top will help for hyper sync
@MyKonaRC
@MyKonaRC 2 жыл бұрын
Your AF assist on your X2t must be an old design, mine and many new ones have the red grid.
@robhallphoto
@robhallphoto 2 жыл бұрын
Yup this was changed ahead of launch.
@jarrettporst3022
@jarrettporst3022 5 жыл бұрын
Yea whatever, small improvement. Battery door; stop using that 1978 design of deflecting the door to release. Those switches on the side that get turned on when you put it back in you bag, submerge the design already! Hey great vid as alway man!
@markshirley01
@markshirley01 5 жыл бұрын
Robert I'm buying a couple of AD200 which is the trigger you recommended.
@ayazayy
@ayazayy 5 жыл бұрын
I'd like to know that too!
@johnalbaniphotography9361
@johnalbaniphotography9361 4 жыл бұрын
Hey Robert. I have an R2-T Mark II. When I press a group button multiple times it does not change the modes like yours does. I just selects and de selects the group. Am I doing something wrong or did that feature go in the Mark II? Thanks for everything you do here!!
@robhallphoto
@robhallphoto 4 жыл бұрын
Could have been an adjustment made during production release as this was pre-production. It's possible that the double tap feature violated some agreement with their development of the Flashpoint R2 Pro II.
@johnalbaniphotography9361
@johnalbaniphotography9361 4 жыл бұрын
@@robhallphoto Gotcha. Too bad. I would have loved that feature. Thank you for the reply
@BespokeFotografie
@BespokeFotografie 5 жыл бұрын
Great informative vids as always. I've seen a few folks that will use an Rx0 or similar to record display screen for BTS and having the extra shoe for that camera and trigger flashes. I can see a need but its very specific.
@mikeosinski50
@mikeosinski50 5 жыл бұрын
Nice update 👍
@mr702s
@mr702s 5 жыл бұрын
I have a standard high speed bowden flash lamp, is there a separate receiver I need to buy with this to trigger my lamp or do I buy a second one of these assuming it has a receiver mode? Haven't found any documentation for this transmitter online.
@MusphyOfficial
@MusphyOfficial Жыл бұрын
i need hotshoe for 1 on cam flash and 1 off cam flash. bcoz sadly i have only cheap manual flash.. 😅😅
@sienta000
@sienta000 5 жыл бұрын
Much make sense, I can use left hand to adjust anything.
@pocketjacks1383
@pocketjacks1383 5 жыл бұрын
WIth the X2T, are you able to remotely choose which flashes to fire/not to fire if you had multiple flashes set up but can't physically go to each flash to switch them on/off?
@ginak.804
@ginak.804 2 жыл бұрын
I love this trigger I can hook up with 4 lights 😃📸
@joelp6532
@joelp6532 2 жыл бұрын
There are 2 switches on the side of the transmitter. One is power, what is the other one for?
@DanasAnis
@DanasAnis 2 жыл бұрын
How on earth did you get one with all metal hotshue connector? I have two, X1t and X2t and both of them have plastic hotshue connectors, well, x1t no longer has one, because the connector broke. You didn't mention that X2t eats batteries like hell. X1t lasted for very long time, x2t, I have to charge batteries every 2 if not for every shoot.
@robhallphoto
@robhallphoto 2 жыл бұрын
This was pre-production, and for Canon mount - hence the metal shoe and LED AF assist beam. It's also the only one that has double tap groups. All of this was changed for production model.
@joeblack4026
@joeblack4026 5 жыл бұрын
great review thanks
@lubomirkotik8870
@lubomirkotik8870 4 жыл бұрын
Hello. I have a Nikon version and there is no rear curtain icon under SYNC menu. is it because it's NIKON? it has to set in camera itself?
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