Godox Speedlite Flash Comparison - What flash should you choose?

[@hypop]

Hey everyone! Thanks for the support in this video. We have created an UPDATED speedlite comparison that includes the V1 + V850II! Watch here: kzbin.info/www/bejne/ZqqUnp6OnblpmKM

[@sholombrummel3732]

You've literally just saved me HOURS thank you!

[@Husky828]

Great video clearing up many confusion, nearly bought the TT600, now that I know from your video that it doesn't have TTL, i am better informed to choose TT685 instead, really appreciate the video!

[@Willymaze]

@Cicada 3301 You shoot the first shot with TTL and then use the TCM (TTL Converter to Manual) and then adjust them accordingly.

[@matlee4680]

This is the best comparison video of the Godox models that I've seen. Great comparisons and very detailed. Excellent work, thank you!!

[@hypop]

Glad you found it useful!

[@oneeyedphotographer]

@@hypop Do you have one comparing studio flash?

[@germanevision]

At last, some informative stuff on flashes, instead of reading out specs. Watching your video can prevent people taking decisions they regret later. Thanks.

[@hypop]

Thank you so much for the kind words! Glad we could help out 🙌

[@DeeBee2013]

The HSS (high Speed sync) on the Godox TT600 does NOT work when mounted on the camera - HSS only works when used with a Godox remote trigger such as the Godox X1T

[@KennyRamasawmy]

Thanks! good to know

[@polmacdhomhnaill3021]

Thanks for pointing it out or I'd have had a flash gun left in box, as I'm looking for a flash that does HSS.

[@MegaEpstein]

Oh man

[@johnparsons977]

Definitely true and they should have made that more clear in the areas of descriptions.

[@Las_cacas]

I hope Godox sent you a check for this... it’s the most helpful and straight forward vid. Many thanks my friend

[@hypop]

We're one of their official retailers in Australia so in some ways I guess they do? 🤔

[@GodfreyMann]

Very useful video - thanks for explaining this confusing range of flashes. One tip though, if you’re going to be quoting loads and loads of figures with decimal points, I’d recommend you write the numbers up on a chart somewhere on the screen as you say them, because it takes a lot of brain power to remember the first set of numbers for one flash and then do the maths in order to compare it with the other flash. Doing it visually will make your videos easier to watch.

[@hypop]

Hey Anthony - thanks for the feedback! We'll get onto making a chart for this!

[@PeterVlutters]

Great Video well explained. Building a Macro and still life studio and will start with 2 TT600s thanks to you I know they already have HSS with Xpro, They can be used with Lumix and I can upgrade to 685 for TTL (Yongnuo cannot for Olympus Lumix) I do believe That Canon Nikon etc should be careful why buy one of those at 3 times the price🤔 Thanks a lot 👍

[@thiagotung370]

Very very useful video!! Even though it´s from 5 year ago, it´s better than most nowadays reviews.

[@hypop]

Glad it was helpful!

[@ronvillarrealphotography]

Thanks for sharing this. The side by side comparison helped me tremendously and cleared up some questions I had.

[@vincentgaliano]

Exactly what I was looking for, thanks.

[@houstoninternationalmedia3408]

Quick simple and to the point. I just upgraded from a Canon T6i to a Sony A7iii and I learned that my old Yongnuo speedlites were only compatible with my canon so I needed to buy new speedlites and I couldn’t figure out which ones. Thanks to this video the answer is pretty simple now. Thanks a lot

[@alexisvazquez611]

funny how I had the same canon camera and did the same upgrade

[@alexisvazquez611]

what speedlite did you end up getting for the a7iii???

[@parvatlok]

Which flash are you using now

[@Rosenbane]

Clear, concise, and incredibly useful. Thank you for the great video, I'm going to pick up the V860ii!

[@mukeshpandis7225]

ur explanation was awesom man..last 2 wekks i had been looking for answer..and finally got from you......Thank you

[@AmitPatel-ut5hp]

Short sweet and precise video to the point.... Great work man....

[@hypop]

Thank you!

[@SPECTRA890]

Amazing review had all the info I needed and even the one I didn't know I needed, Thank you !!!

[@mv9299]

Dope video, I have the a6500. I been researching for a good flash to go along with it & this video helped me save a lot of time. I think I’m gonna end up getting the TT685S, it has all I need & it’s way more affordable compared to the Sony flashes

[@adamsollerphotography264]

Everyone seems to be raving about this flash. I was so excited to receive it but as soon as I put it onto my camera I found one major problem. No one seems to have mention it and in my books it means that I can't use it as an event photographer. The head does not lock. I use the MagMod sphere and bounce and as soon as I put it on the head collapses down. Has anyone else come across this?

[@brucesmith9144]

Am using a TT685C and also have a X1TF to use with a Fuji X-T30. TTL and HSS work with this combination. In fact, the speedlight shows “FUJI” when using the remote trigger. Now have a speedlight I can share between 2 camera systems.

[@pedrosanchez4035]

Just the video I was looking for... thank you :-)

[@hypop]

Glad we could help!

[@tamilhoward9708]

excellent video! Now I have narrowed my choices down to the V350 and trigger or the V860 kit.

[@wullieg7269]

Tami L Howard try the viltrox it works on cable TTL and works on xt1 r. Plus it has wireless TTL slave?.

[@dancu9271]

Thanks for making and sharing your video!!

[@dallatorretdu]

i have the TT685 and just acquired a V350.The smaller unit is lovely, operates more smoothly and can still be used as a master flash (can be used instead of an X-T1 as you can set it's power to 0) Just need to practice a bit the confusing menu

[@christianlionel1988]

I am new to using a flash on my A7 III. Don't have much experience at all to be honest. I am looking at either the V860 II or the V350. Because the A7 III is great at high ISO will the larger flash be more beneficial or is the V350 enough? In other words if you had both which flash will be used mostly in terms of every type of photography you can think of. Thanks

[@atistiltins6163]

@@christianlionel1988 The smaller versions in high iso will work grate, the larger ones power output will come in handy, if you need that higher power and/or faster recycle times. (faster recycles and more light at same power increments). In addition, lower powered flash pops generate less heat, if you plan on utilizing it in quick pop sucsession with high power, then the smaller ones may over heat faster and slow down

[@AyoolaBoyejo]

Using the V350 as a trigger is a smart move!

[@ZeldagigafanMatthew]

A note about the flashes that take standard batteries, I have seen significantly better recycle times on my Amazon Basics flash when using Nickle Metal-hydride (Ni-MH) batteries (rated power of 3 WH per battery, 1.2 volt 2500 mAh) than I ever had with alkalines. Of course, rechargeable batteries are going to be more expensive than their alkaline counterparts, but they do reduce operating costs.

[@FlyingHat]

Bro THANK YOU!!! You rock!!

[@EricSnissaert]

Thanks! Very helpful indeed. Gets a bit less confusing. I own 2 tt685N and both triggers, and of course several Godox accessories. Like Godox!

[@KennyRamasawmy]

Why not use a 685 and a 600?

[@constantinejohnny5465]

Wow very comprehensive. Thanks for the great review.

[@hypop]

Glad it was helpful!

[@zryanbautista517]

This video saved me from confusions between them.

[@hypop]

Glad it was helpful!

[@mitchellclulow7749]

Super helpful vid, man - thanks!

[@vishweshwarkandalgaonkar3446]

Nice flashes. Nice presentation. Thanks for sharing valuable knowledge.

[@TBoneProductionsVB]

Nice. You forgot to mention the longevity of the lithium-ion rechargeables though. supposedly you can get twice the amount of shots out of them as well SD faster refresh rate and in most situations not having to stop to change those Double A's is worth having the lithium-ion. the lithium-ion powered ones are much more expensive but it really seems worth it for the speed and longevity.

[@jenkah]

Concise and useful. Thanks for the video.

[@hypop]

Thanks for watching!

[@moisesaaronlantano5717]

Thank you for that informative video! Greetings from Philippines!!

[@hypop]

Glad it was helpful!

[@antonsmit4667]

Excellent video!

[@GianpaoloLaPaglia]

Very informative video, thank you!!!

[@hypop]

Thank you!

[@debadri]

That clears a lot of confusion. Thanks!

[@hypop]

You're welcome!

[@edilgongora8769]

Hypop si tengo un Flash TT350N para Nikon y la quiero montar sobre una cámara Canon t6 o disparar fuera de la cámara con un XT2C para canon se puede ?

[@malekaboghalia8417]

Hi, thx for the info. I got godox tt350c works good BUT after couple pics shows that the battery empty although it’s not. When I take the battery out and in it works again !? Any explanation please 😊

[@vaughnmusa3751]

Are this all usable even without centerpin on hotshoe? Using 250d

[@martinjrgensen8377]

Hey, great comparison man, thanks. I have a problem with my a6400 and a TT685s, when using it in TTL mode with a shutter faster than 1/160s (high speed sync) it seems to just fire at full power all the time, is that intended, or am i doing something wrong? shouldnt it be metering with TTL?

[@gingerbeady]

Is the actual flash power/reach the same when they are fully charged?

[@edilgongora8769]

Hypop if I have a TT350N Flash for Nikon and I want to mount it on a Canon t6 camera or shoot off-camera with an XT2C for Canon, can I?

[@richardpcrowe]

My only problem with the Godox/Flashpoint units is that the plastic hotshoe is pretty flimsy. I wish that there were a metal hotshoe available...

[@adrianoxenham362]

Great display. very informative. Thanks.

[@drofnasw]

Can you provide the manufacturer name and product number of the splitter for the PROPAC PB960 that you showed? Thanks for your help!

[@roberttjohnson]

First when using either rechargeable or external battery packs for the V350, V860, TT600 or TT685 using either will decrease recycle times not increase recycles times and all of the flashes shown in the video have build in master modes function which will trigger and control all the others using the master mode by group/channel, HSS, off or on and power level adjustments.

[@hypop]

Robert T. Johnson thanks for pointing that out. Increase the speed of the recycle time* is what was meant. Yes, all the flashes shown have built-in* (not build in) master modes but this would mean that you would have to camera mount the master flash to control. If you’d like them all off camera you would still need the use of the Godox X triggers.

[@roberttjohnson]

Yes you would need to have one of the flashes on the camera to act as a master to the others. Researched manuals for each states " Fully support Nikon i-TTL camera flash. Workable as Master or Slave unit in a wireless flash group. With built-in 2.4GHz wireless remote system to support transmitting and receiving." I am a Nikon shooter. Still a great video and I would recommend the Godox flash system to anyone.

[@Sky34158]

What about ttl mode with canon 80d a lot of customers having problems with tt685 when connected to canon 80d in ttl mode it always gets overexposed pics

[@faizanrao3574]

Hi Can we use Nikon SB700 and AD 200 pro together? If yes pls guide me how I can do this. I have X2T trigger. Thax.

[@jenkah]

Does the Godox transmitter included with TT520/560 works with other strobe models?

[@andyvan5692]

good on godox!, finally a LI-ON battery for a speedlight, no more AA's :-)))))))

[@CharlesBudd]

Really useful - thank you.

[@anthonyassaad1876]

In the description of the godox tt685 they wrote that it has a modeling light

[@levidetakudzwa5411]

How do you connect Godox tt600 flash and cannon 650d without using the trigger

[@hypop]

You may want to look at a TTL cord, otherwise mounting direct to the hot shoe

[@enriquefernandez8779]

Hi, very informative explanation. I have a question, on the TT600S the multi interface Sony shoe will set all the functions on the camera, shutter speed, zoom indication of flash ready etc (No TTL of course) or it doesn 't communicate at all, only the center contact? if this is the case why the sony shoe?

[@melvineg]

can i use sony flash fl 45fm on x2t as slave and use xpro-s on sony camera as master ?

[@UnknownPerson-pt7oj]

Does the tt600 (not tt600s) work on a7iii”

[@deganni2688]

for the tt685 and using a power pack, does the power pack provide all necessary power or do you still have to install the double A batteries for the electronics?

[@chaileeportraits]

The hot shoe is the main concern now since pple with budget cameras like 2000d...so make sure you alos zoom in the hotshoe.....i tried godox tt600 and it somehow worked

[@straitjacketstudios]

Does the TT685 and V860 has the same flash power output? I have seen mixed information upon my research.

[@user-gp9jh1gt5c]

What are the fine batteries to be used for Godox TT350 Speedlight?

[@adeleketobi1]

Lovely review. Helping. Thanks much.

[@hypop]

Thank you!

[@shivannaranjeer3048]

Can anyone tell what is the difference between the V860II N I and the V860 II N. I need to buy one not sure of the difference thanks

[@steveparaglider]

A great presentation. How did you remember all that? Didn't look like you were reading it off a screen. Well done.

[@Owaisadvani]

How to xt1 triggers as speed slight sync?

[@Yagnakn]

dope video. now, u cleared my confusion...thamks a lot.

[@edilgongora8769]

Cual me recomendaría el v860 o el v350c?

[@ianrutter4208]

Excellent video on the different flashes Godox produces. I have the V860c and that has proved to be a great flash. Well done.

[@PaulFanMing]

Is the Godax 350 work on Canon 5DSr, the Godax official website not include 5DSr on their list.

[@lienkieprinsloo2350]

Is the TT685 C compatible with canon eos 4000d

[@njanrohith]

What are all the flash options for the camera which have no Center Pin on hot shoe like Canon 3000D ?

[@hypop]

Godox have released a firmware update for the Canon variants of most of their speedlites to bypass the centre pin now. All you'll need to do is upgrade to the latest firmware found here: www.godox.com/EN/Download.html

[@cnottagejr]

i like taking pictures at night and i have a canon 400d 10.1 megapixel camera and the flash on it is solid but i want a better flash so when i take pictures at night it will be better. i don't mind buying double a batteries but i want to know which one to use

[@hypop]

You can try any of the C model flashes (Canon) including the TT350C and the TT685C. If you're able to borrow an external speedlite flash from a friend or perhaps hire one to try it first that would be ideal.

[@amrcso]

Thank you for this video

[@gmdewulf]

Excellent video on the different flashes Godox produce One item I would've liked to have seem: I wish you had pulled the 350s out of their boxes and shown them with the others. I have an Olympus EM1 MKII and the size of the 680 and 860 are a concern.; seeing them with the 350s would've given me an idea of scale. Thanks.

[@edwinjansen6729]

Great explanation , thank you 🙏

[@hypop]

Glad it helped!

[@sagittude123]

Great video! Thanks for the info. Now i know which flash i need to buy!

[@mdsabbirserniabath5916]

Which one should i buy godox tt600 or godox ttl685?

[@rowydaaldamigh6262]

I have tt600 and its not working with my Canon T2i ! any help please

[@zacharyschmidt9771]

Do the 350s act as a master/trigger? How far from subject will 350s work?

[@harrygilliland5675]

I have the X1c transmitter and the Godox V86011 and a canon 5D mk3 they work well together no problems I also have a canon powershot G15 the speedlite or the transmitter will not work I have to use custom function 1 on the transmitter to use the centre pin only is there any way to get TTL to work with the G15.

[@hypop]

Hey there! If you refer to page 257 of the manual here: gdlp01.c-wss.com/gds/2/0300008682/01/psg15-cug-en.pdf It says that you cannot shoot TTL whilst shooting Manual. It will only work on Auto, Aperture Priority, Shutter Priority or Program Mode. Let me know if you need anymore help!

[@jrsndz]

Great Video Thanks!

[@ackaku]

Nice, very helpful video. Resolved my dilemma.

[@dydyfajar]

Which version do you recommend? The AA battery one or the compact li-ion battery one?

[@flannelcommander]

Battery flash if you’re traveling or on the go constantly. If not, li-ion.

[@mircea.apostol.fitness]

Hi , GREAT VIDEO ! Can you please help me i want to buy a V860IIC for my Canon SL3 , the only problem is that Canon remove the central pin from the hot shoe , i understand there is a firmwhere update out there that will make it work but on the Godox page the canon 250D (SL3) was not mentioned .

[@hypop]

Best to hop into your local Godox retailer to try this in person. Canon have been removing compatibility with third party flashes and making it harder for Canon users. Your local retailer should be able to update the firmware of their gear for you to test.

[@tcstudio5907]

Canon 200dii camera whice flash support ed?

[@sutv6754]

Excellent Review. Very Helpful. THANK YOU>

[@hypop]

Glad it was helpful! 😊

[@Eye-V.]

Great video man. Thanks

[@manishbarnwal3816]

Can you please tell me if godox TT685F is supported by fujifilm xh2?

[@hypop]

Yes, it should work with the XH2. There's discussions about it on DPRreview forums online.

[@janetdoherty9911]

Thanks for being straight to the point....I couldn't decide on the smaller v350 or the larger v860II. Going for the larger one because I want the larger output for when I use high speed sync...

[@deensboss]

Can I use tt520ll in Nikon d3200 ?

[@rmichael8062]

Hi. I have Nikon D5200.the camera I have doesn't offer HSS. When in manual mode,the camera won't let me go above 1/250. With these flashes, can I use the HSS feature with my camera? Thanks for the informative video.

[@vigopudzmis5845]

No you can not. D5200 does not support HSS

[@areem5498]

@@vigopudzmis5845 Thanks for the response. I just purchased a used Nikon d7100 for this one feature.

[@janetdoherty9911]

Question?..If I purchase the larger v860II and want to use off camera...pretty much always...but want sometimes one on camera should I get the smaller v350 to use as my trigger , or will it be too complicated. That way I have both flashes and can use off camera or on camera (smaller one) sometimes.?

[@hypop]

The V350 will also work as master so that configuration sounds suitable. Later down the track if you want both off camera simply look at the X1 or XPro trigger.

[@user-gp9jh1gt5c]

Great video. Thanks

[@hypop]

Glad you liked it!

[@ggstylz]

I'm confused. The TTL600 model shows on Amazon that it does work with TTL.

[@hypop]

The Godox TT600 only has a manual pin and is unable to be used in TTL Mode. You would need a flash in the Godox TT685 range for TTL Functionality.

[@TheworldofMeeso]

Can u please answer my question , does this flash works with godox xpro ?? Would u tell me how ?

[@KennyRamasawmy]

It works

[@padl]

Very helpful, thank you! :)

[@hypop]

No worries :)

[@yourcontentnz4838]

Hello, thanks for the video, one question please: Does the TT600 have the same output as the 685/860? If I am not interested in the TTL function should i save myself the extra $100? Thanks!

[@hypop]

Hey there! Yes the TT600 and the TT685 have the same power output with a guide number of 60. If you do not require the TTL functions, the TT600 is a perfect flash for you!

[@yourcontentnz4838]

@@hypop Thanks for the reply, appreciate it

[@felipefaria2052]

@@hypop can i use the xt1 and at the Channel A the tt685 and a Second at Channel B the flash tt600? Understand? Can xt1 Control these 2 diferent models at the same time?

[@wedchic7]

Will the Godox V860ii works with any camera flash mount? And will it perform all functions smoothly? Or do I have to buy the V860ii dedicated for Canon? Thank you

[@hypop]

It's best to use the camera brand specific model. The V860IIC would be the model suited for Canon.

[@dagr8ape]

Great video thanks but you made no mention of the v850ii. Perhaps it wasn't available at the time of this video. Thanks again.

[@photomaster1]

Love Godox for what they have done, on that note the main issue(s) are if you're using non Godox strobes you can not control the lights even with the firmware updates. All you have is a trigger it's looking like Yongnuo is the only flash controller that will work with your mix of light.

[@delfindelphimirandamd3414]

Nice review. Im not a pro and im wondering how long or how many days would the charge remain on the battery since i go out of town for a week or so. I mean do i need to bring extra lithium battery or battery pack. Tnx.

[@thingsdemystified]

The battery will not be used up if you don't use the flash. Just bring the charger, and you should be fine. How many pictures do you plan on taking?

[@joelmiller4833]

Thanks for an informative video. Would have liked to have a better idea about the quality of light diffusion (without the diffusion filter).