Godox V1 vs V860II Comparison // Zoom R2 Li-on X

In this video I discuss the comparisons between the new Godox V1 vs. V860II. Under Flashpoint this would be R2 Zoom Li-on X vs R2 Zoom Li-on TTL. Many were expecting this to be an upgrade in terms of light output, however they are extremely close. The V1 has a slightly faster recycle speed. The V1 has a significant advantage in light quality, which is important for direct modifiers such as grids, snoots, and even shoot through umbrellas. In bounce modifiers it is unlikely that you will noitce any difference.
My entire kit of gear : kit.co/robhallphoto
Godox V1 (Zoom Li-on X) : bit.ly/RhlionX
Godox V860II (Zoom Li-on TTL) : bit.ly/zoomr2ttl
AK-R1 Magnetic Modifier kit : bit.ly/RHAKR1
The V1 also has an advantage with the available AK-R1 magnetic modifier kit. This is a great alternative to the Magmod modifiers.
My favorite improvement on the Godox V1 is the speed of control when using as a master for other off camera godox lighting. Everything about the V1 is a touch faster in terms of control, most notably navigating between off camera flashes and changing their mode and power.
I will be comparing the Godox V1 to the Profoto A1 very soon, so keep an eye out for that video.
0:00 Introduction
0:46 Godox V1 Pre-production statement
1:24 Godox V1 interface improvements
3:00 Godox V1 Round Head Design
3:43 Godox V1 vs V860II Output Comparison
4:15 Godox V1 vs V860II Flash Recycle Times
5:06 Other Godox V1 Improvements

[@robhallphoto]

Update : the production model is now reporting 480 full power flashes per battery. Not sure what lead to the change, and I never conducted my own test. Will include this new information in V1 vs A1 video.

[@elliotstern8582]

Looking forward to the video.

[@bernardlesinski2288]

Hi Robert i have a problem with the v 1 i take pictures with canon 5 d mark 4. if I put the Flash on master then the menu ,where you control all groups of other lightning always on hss symbol and i cant change it. Thank you

[@ogonzilla]

These videos are so helpful. Wish there was a firmware for the 860II for that group menu!!! Thanks Robert.

[@robhallphoto]

I don't think it's possible on the V860ii. The reason it works on the V1 is the D-pad adds 4 control buttons. So you can move functions from the row to the D-pad, which frees up the home row to be assigned to groups.

[@yusuihang]

Thanks for review. Glad I bought 860 ii on sale recently. Don't really need the benefits of the V1 compared to 860 ii. Pls compare ad200 pro to ad200 if/when you have a chance.

[@rgreeneish]

I wonder how the power and light quality compare to a v860ii with the $6.99 round head adapter?

[@21N42Photo]

Would you recommend this flash for using at school graduations? I have to take over 1000 continuous pics at about 1/64 power but without rest. I’ve used phottix and it has not been able to keep up at all.

[@DInitial16]

Hey Rob, great job on all your vids!!! Out of curiosity, would you be able to make a video comparison of the both Godox V1 and the V860II but with the AK-R1 accessories with the Sr-1 attachment on the 860ii, if the power output is the same I'm just curious of the light pattern of the V860II with the AK-R1 accessories. Thanks a lot!!

[@nixland]

As you showed in the video, the V1 can gives smooth round background light without additional modifier (you have to add grid to the v860 to get smooth light pattern)

[@fjhphoto]

Pretty trippy seeing you in my room, haha.

[@EagleXL]

Hubba Hubba.

[@JaredRibic]

I have a couple on pre-order. Curious about the AF assist as well.

[@inkista]

Is it true that TCM on the V1 isn't for radio master mode, just for on-camera use?

[@mshavrotscanadianuniversit6234]

Could you do a basic video on using the VS1 with the X1R-S and X1T-S. I'm new to off camera flash as I have only been using natural light with my A7Rii

[@MarkMichaelPhotography]

I haven't got the chance to see the video yet but is it heating like the V860II when used on a hot day in the direct sun (for weddings)?

[@MASTERPPA]

Looking for input. It appears in manual grouping, when using multiple AD100 and multiple V1, the flashes do not update settings

[@TheLampy]

Could see a firmware update on the V860 to get the similar menus from the V1? Or is the button layout different enough to make it not possible?

[@dimitristriantafillou5752]

I got myself a V1 (Sony) for wedding work and everytime I put it on master mode gets stuck on HSS. Anyone else noticed it? Have a solution?

[@SuperDubs99]

I have just bought the 860ii for Nikon. I use the Magmod sphere and bounce but the head of the flash does not lock and the head falls forward when I have magmod on it. Anyone else come across this?

[@markhillis5937]

Any update on if the AF assist beam grid is better/same/worse on the V1 compared to the V860II? Thanks!!

[@rarindraprakarsa4376]

Is V1 same like ad200 that can be fired from all camera brands?

[@DanielGrovePhoto]

So glad I watched this! I'll be replacing my Yongnuos with the 860s instead of the more expensive and bigger V1s. Thank you!

[@gman0973]

Godox S-R1 round head accessories adapter is only $5 to use the Godox magnetic modifiers on your V86o and other speed lights!

[@allout_fun]

Hello, Are these compatible with canon cameras ( like 5D, 60D, 6D, 1Dx Mark II)...???

[@michaelbouton6903]

And mainly what about AF assist for Sony's cameras? Still expecting something working 😥

[@PhiggysDOTcom]

This is a far better review than the one where you pitched the V1 against the similar Profoto A1 flash 😊👍 Hope to see you do a re-review just on your own 😊 No offence but the duel review didn’t work for me it became a little confusing 😊👍

[@artmaltman]

Questions: (1) Have you noticed a different color temperature from the v860mk 2 vs the V1? I'm comparing the Flashpoint versions in my home and the V1 looks a bit warm or even green compared to the v860mk 2. (2) Durability of the plastic hotshoe insert? My Nikon flashes - though much less flexible in practice - nonetheless have metal hotshoe inserts and go smoothly into Nikons. Both the V860mk2 and the V1 have plastic inserts and I struggle to insert them into my Sony A73 or A7R3. Thanks so much for your excellent Flashpoint/Godox reviews!

[@sottheaphoeurng9044]

Hi sir I have godox v1 and ad 200pro. My question is if I use high speed sync on both of these, how much power do I lose? And if I buy a variable ND filter, which stop number is the best option for me to shoot at day time 2-5stop or 6-9stop? I'm interested in freewell variable nd filter. Is that filter provide me better quality for shooting backlight?

[@chinhvannguyen1685]

Hi, godox v860ii is better for value? I need best softbox for v860ii

[@HJBProductionsLLC]

Took the V1 to an event and was able to control my older Godox flashes and the power out of the v1 is super. Thinking of replacing my Alien Bees and honey badger with the v1

[@tugwilson]

Robert, the V1c spec is now up on the Godox site it says you get ~480 full power pops not 650

[@ashishdamor9150]

I don't have any flash i want to purchase on camera flash and I'm confused between Godox V1 and Godox 860ii. Please suggest me the best one.

[@GrandLaocoon]

It will be very thankful if you compare white balance of v1 with 860 & AD200.

[@tatski2274]

Does the V1 have a zoom head?

[@pavelbtn]

Hey Robert. Nice vid. Could you confirm if the V1 fits into the Bowens speedlight mount bracket?

[@preetphotoart9279]

no brother

[@amitkrupal1234]

Will the Godox AK-R1 kit fit on this V1? I saw it in one of your video in preview of V1, but i didn't find it in here.

[@robhallphoto]

Yes

[@paulbrowse4073]

Excuse the possibly stupid question but can you use Bowens mount modifiers with the V1? I currently have a couple of AD360iis and a V860 and I'm using Bowens mount modifiers with the Godox S mount adapter. Thanks.

[@robhallphoto]

There's currently no Bowens S bracket for the V1, but you can use it with a shoe mount Bowens bracket (like Westcott makes)

[@jaimeduncan6167]

Dji remember the Profoto A10 review. I don’t like the recessed bulb , but the versatility have me thinking. Maybe Dodox is going to clone it too ? The ad600pro is inspired by the Broncolor Siros L and this one clearly by Profoto.

[@slindenman]

I like to bounce while using the pullout white card for creating catch lights. Doesn’t seem to be a feature with the V1?

[@robhallphoto]

By default no but a larger magnetic bounce card is an available modifier.

[@shifteleven]

So how good are the menus for controlling other flashes? So say I'm moving around the floor and I want to use the flash on my camera, bouncing the light here and there. Next, I need to take portraits of people, and I have AD200 set up with a modifier in a different room. How quick is it to turn on that AD200 and then turn off the flash on my camera to transition to these portraits?

[@robhallphoto]

That would be what I said was greatly improved. Now that each group has an independent selection buttion, and automatically advances modes with subsequent presses it's so much faster and more intuitive to change lighting setups as a master. If you want to see this control, check out my last video on the V1 (thumbnail just says Godox V1)

[@michaelgaraphoto]

There’s a super cheap adapter to let you use the round Godox modifiers on the v860ii

[@HelmanathTV]

Hope the Af assist will work on Sony. For the 860 it was not :(

[@johanfjellstrom1913]

Great review!

[@davidbailey4976]

A succinct report, as always. Thank you Robert.

[@davidrobertnewman]

What’s your preference for V1 modifiers - AK-R1 dome and bounce or MagMod MagSphere and MagBounce?

[@robhallphoto]

The native AK-R1 modifiers because they are so much smaller. But, the snoot sucks so I just stack grids instead

[@devinjohnstonlee3399]

Great video! Question, Can the V-1 battery be charged in unit. I am a travel photog and need to reduce any extra equipment.

[@robhallphoto]

No it cannot. But the charger is much smaller than previous chargers

[@Koi-Koi-Koi]

@@robhallphoto are you sure? i tested it, battery in the flash, connected with the usb cable and the green led was flashing and i saw the battery and plug symbol 1 minute on the display.

[@markwildphotography]

Is the V1 Head the same as a H200R? I use V350’s on camera, 2 x AD200 and the AD400 off so I don’t really see any need for these!

[@robhallphoto]

Nope. H200R is a barebulb in a reflector through heavy diffusion. V1 is a flash tube through a fresnel head, which is why the light pattern is so impressive

[@ericthestone]

Godox released an adapter to let the V860ii use the magnetic accessories. Wonder the dome type diffuser will change the shape of the light pattern like the V1?

[@robhallphoto]

Don't think it'll be anything like the V1. The V1's light pattern is incredible because of it's starting point, it's fresnel, how it's tube is positioned, however the surrounding reflector is. The V860ii is nothing like that, and it shows on the pattern, so the modifiers won't make it look like the V1. Somewhere in between, sure, but I don't think it would be close.

[@IAmDamiani]

I already preordered the V1c and can’t wait to get it! Wish I could get it before my mansion shoot but oh well.

[@user-kj5jn2ke5m]

Thank you for the video clip I wonder how it can be that their power is identical if the 860 has 60GN, and the V1 has 28GN. I would appreciate your clarification.

[@robhallphoto]

Guide number isn’t worth paying attention to. It’s flawed by hotspots and ignoring area of light coverage. And there is no standard for its concentration, so sometimes a speedlight is zoomed in all the way to increase the value, other times they are left as wide as possible.

[@user-kj5jn2ke5m]

@@robhallphoto Ok thank you very much

[@riojasportraits]

Dude!!! Always the best reviews!!!

[@KennyRamasawmy]

Flat head vs round head?

[@bobdriscoll3310]

This new round head speedlight also can't be used in the s-type brackets, which I love. I was thinking the round head would be great, but now I'm wondering why bother?

[@declanmurphy1006]

Shit, that's a good point

[@chrisfisekis4131]

Is it possible to work with the triggers yn-622(transmitter and receiver)?

[@davidrobertnewman]

No. Godox lights require Godox triggers (or Godox flashes as masters).

[@chrisfisekis4131]

@@davidrobertnewman oh ok thank you!!

[@vdavis35]

Not sure if this question has been answered in previous comments etc. but does the Sony version has a metal foot?

[@scottedwards5191]

Broke the plastic junk foot on my 860ii while shooting a fashion show last week. I almost exclusively use off-camera flash so I didn't have a backup on-camera flash. Called Adorama and was quite bummed to find out it was on backorder!! What?! Contemplating now jumping to the V1 but frankly still trying to understand the advantage versus such a proven work horse. But your point about metal would be important to me!!

[@davidrobertnewman]

It’s a plastic foot - better quality plastic, and thicker, but still plastic.

[@TheClumsychef]

Great consistent content as usual Robert Hall! This product seems like a lot of hype imho. The evolution of the small OCF flash is the AD200 before its existence the "strobist" community hacked the hot shoe flashes to work as OCF. The V1 has a hot shoe which suggest on camera use [puts on internet flame shield before people try to educate me on ways to mount a hot shoe flash on stands etc] That being said, on camera flash will typically be used to bounce light off walls and ceilings so the magnetic accessories are not a huge deal [flame suit still on] yes, the flag and gels would be nice but this just just seems like a step backwards, a solution looking for a problem. And like @elliot stern mentioned the v860 adapter is an inexpensive solution for those wanting the magnetic accessory kit.

[@Lucamitm]

Is the v860iii any significant different than previous ii ? Thanks

[@robhallphoto]

Mildly. Improved interface (same as V1) that is faster. Tenth stop control. Quick side switch to go from Manual to TTL.

[@MaximeJuneau]

Hi, i juste watched your other video, comparison between A1 vs V1. The Kelvin measure is quite cold for V1. Is it as cold for 860ii? thanks!

[@robhallphoto]

Yup V860ii is the same temp and I've never seen anyone mention it.

[@MartinV.]

Great video

[@DomDomMartin]

So I'm a little worried about the AF assist lamp. I modified my Sony f43RM af LED light with some red filters to turn it into basically what you described the prototype as, and it works pretty well. Hopefully whatever they come up with will still agree with Sony focusing!

[@twodogstudio2]

need sony focus assist that allows for face tracking

[@munecito]

Does it recharge over the usb port? Can it be used with the godox pb960 external battery pack?

[@robhallphoto]

no and no.

[@munecito]

@@robhallphoto thanks. So the only way to recharge the battery is to take it off of the speedlight and put it in the charger. No chance of connecting a USB C cable to the speedlight to give it a boost? Shame.

[@fragiledj]

are the batteries identical? i asked you yesterday during the live stream, but you dint answer really answer and went on explaining the round head wont make any difference in making the light soft.

[@robhallphoto]

No, V1 has a new battery.

[@fragiledj]

@@robhallphoto thanks :)

[@bartabz2199]

Does the V1 emit an infared focus assit light?

[@bartabz2199]

Nevermind

[@nixland]

About V1 vs ad200 with round head, the plus point of ad200 us more power, while plus point of v1 it has zoom setting. Any other significant plus/minus point?

[@robhallphoto]

I don't think either of those hold a candle to the key difference, which is that the V1 is a master-capable, on camera flash, and the AD200 isn't. That's probably the biggest factor in considering which one you want.

[@nixland]

@@robhallphoto I see. thanks

[@nixland]

@@robhallphoto by the way what degree of angle is the ad200 round head zoom width?

[@winjones4255]

Great video! The thumbnail is a little confusing, though. The picture of the V1 light pattern is next to the “V860 II” and vice versa.

[@MickaelFjaere]

Does any of them already works with assist beam on A7iii ? Thanks

[@robhallphoto]

V1 does

[@MickaelFjaere]

Robert Hall Photography thanks Robert

[@igorigrek5974]

Hi Robert. Around 2 or 3 months ago Godox has released S-R1 adapter that will let you use AK-R1 on any flash really - and not that much people seem to know about it. Any chances for a comparission video of V1 vs V860II + S-R1 with AK-R1 on them? Great Job as always. 🖒

[@beerbaron3003]

Depending on which of the magnetic accessories that you used, there would be very little difference at all.

[@igorigrek5974]

Posted it because Robert around 6:30 min in the video above said that with V860II you can't use AK-R1 and you have to use Magmod or likes - well now you can with S-R1. I thought that maybe Robert forgot about this option or maybe he missed the anouncement of this adapter. PS Thats what I love about Godox and their user friendly bussiness strategy - that is not the case with ''big brands'' - they rather dont do the new stuff backward compatible with their older equipment but trying to make you buy into new system spending even more money with them. The price of the adapter is also sweet - 6 or 7 $ on amazon :) if that was magmod adapter it would be more like 60 or 70 $... Regards.

[@PreveenRodrigo]

Good stuff. Quick question, does it use the same battery as the 860 or is it a different model?

[@rgreeneish]

Different battery

[@johnnyh64]

I’ve been all over the internet to see if anyone else has an issue with using a V860ii on a Sony A7iii in TTL mode when bouncing the flash? The exposures are WAY OFF when I bounce the flash off of walls or ceiling (this is imperative to the way I shoot events). Please someone with an a7iii let me know if it works for you or if perhaps my camera hotshoe is faulty. I’ve tried 2 different units.

[@GioFar]

Only when bouncing? Are you having problems when shooting with which lens? Because I just discover that when shooting with my A7III with the Sigma 105 and Samyang 35 in TTL, the exposures are at least 2 stops underexposed. and the more I diffuse, the worst it is.

[@brucehargrave4837]

For me, the modelling light on the V1 is what decided me to switch. For low light scenes at events, with the light on camera in TTL, the modelling light is going to get me focus with my Sony A7R4. Or at least I hope so!

[@rafaelunplugged]

You don't use the AF assist ? Or am I spoiled with my xt2? Lol what trigger do you use

[@cjandrews8441]

no it's was always 1.5 sec for the v860ii

[@deathward990]

Is it true that neither does AF assist beam on Sony Mirrorless Cameras?

[@robhallphoto]

V1 AF assist beam works fine with Sony. Most people that say it doesn't work just don't understand everything necessary for AF assist to function. Camera has to be focusing in the center (as that's where the grid is), and camera has to be in AF-S, because AF-C has never fired AF assist on any brand.

[@deathward990]

Robert Hall Photography I have x2t if I buy v1 will it work ?

[@jeremylavine]

Correction for your statement starting at 6:24: The Godox S-R1 adapter ring ($7) for the v860ii/tt685/etc. allows you to use the exact same AK-R1 round head magnetic accessories as you can use with the V1 and the AD200 round head. I'm eyeing this in order to use a tt685 to light up a backdrop, but I'm still on the fence regarding this vs. the cheaper non-magnetic rogue flash grid/gel product and vs. the more expensive Magmod setup. As you mention in another video, the snoot in this Godox accessories kit seems useless and Godox is offering a limited range of colors.

[@robhallphoto]

Still an external system that is not on the V860II natively. And people should not expect the same results.

[@MacPassion]

Will the Af assist beam actually work with newer Canon bodies?! I have the 860vII with my 5Dmk4 and no AF assist on that or any of their current pro remotes is a real pain in the ass!!!!

[@michaelscoots]

Tom York A functioning AF assist beam for us Canon users would be great - my biggest gripe with the v860II and why they were sent back.

[@MacPassion]

Yea it's not good. And even both the pro Mk1 & Mk2 triggers don't work on my 5D! Everything works fine on my older 1Dmk3 body so I know the AF lamps work. it's just godox has not made it compatible with the newer canon hotshoe protocol @@michaelscoots

[@ShlomoLevi]

so actually they just change diffuser. so why do not produce 99 cent diffuser for old godox flash?

[@robhallphoto]

It's definitely a combination of flash tube / reflector / fresnel head / shape. If they just diffused it, it would have significantly less light output, like the H200R. So clearly it's a new design altogether.

[@ShlomoLevi]

@@robhallphotoI saw round diffuser for godox different model onAdoramaa. so if you need to buy new so the choice is obvious, but if you have old and it's working. just buy diffuser

[@davidrobertnewman]

Any word yet on whether the Sony version will have a metal shoe?

[@davidrobertnewman]

Answering my own question: It’s still a plastic shoe. :-( The V1 appears to use a thicker polymer and the fit into the hot shoe feels more solid. But it’s still plastic, and still feels less solid than metal shoes for other brands.

[@black48153]

​@@davidrobertnewman I have tried 2 units of the V860ii on both my a7rii and a7riii and in both cases this poor connection causing a lot of misfires from my flash (keeps getting disconnected no matter how hard I lock it) - I'm actually considering to upgrade to the V1 only for that, did you notice any real difference? Did you try the 860ii and ever experienced such issues?

[@davidrobertnewman]

Vincent Black The V1 makes a more solid connection than the V860ii in my experience. I think that’s due to a slightly thicker shoe and also the circular lock on the V1. The only misfires or underpowered fire problems I’ve had were off camera and that was due to using rechargeable batteries in the transmitter, not alkaline batteries. With the V860ii I’ve found it helpful to really screw down the connector tight, but both the shoe and Sony’s shoe are pretty crummy designs. The metal shoes on other brands make a _much_ more solid connection.

[@black48153]

@@davidrobertnewman That's just crazy that such expensive cameras fail in something so basic... Alas, it is what it is, thanks for the tip!

[@davidrobertnewman]

Vincent Black I like many features of the Sony bodies but the Multi Interface Shoe is a _terrible_ design. It must have been the work of a committee of engineers, or worse a committee of non-engineers and non-photographers.

[@wegder]

So was there anything to the copyright scandal? Or was that just a made-up thing?

[@sexysilversurfer]

wegder I am not a lawyer but I don’t think you can patent a shape as in round.

[@user-bw9es9ic2t]

So Who's best v1 or 860ii?

[@robhallphoto]

Probably find out if you watch a comparison between them.

[@devinjohnstonlee3399]

One more question. I view you as the King of Godox info, when will Godox allow firmware upgrades with Apple?

[@robhallphoto]

The G3 updater is available for Mac, but I believe the V1 is the only product on it, currently

[@devinjohnstonlee3399]

​@@robhallphoto Thank you so much for your quick reply. Following your channel I have switched over to Godox for my Fuji's. Hoping someone comes up with Apple friendly way soon.

[@MrArunCochin]

No built in bounce card in v1?

[@marcotrujillo9301]

x2 same question

[@alianimator4126]

Bounce card comes with ak r1 kit

[@alianimator4126]

For events the bounce card doent not work well for me because it constantly falls off. One solution is gaffers tape or kobra flash diffuser. Works really well.

[@lightroomblog]

Of course the criss cross pattern isn't great for mirrorless, they just need light.

[@gurudeclan]

The new battery was the deal breaker for me. Already have ad200 and v860ll.. Chose to get more v860lls

[@brentnora8128]

Is the V1 more powerful than the V860II? If so, by how much, I see conflicting Guide Numbers posted on various websites.

[@robhallphoto]

I'd answer that here, but I definitely addressed it in this video quite clearly.

[@brentnora8128]

@@robhallphoto "...not too much of a difference..." "...barely any different..." "...they are identical..." Thanks Rob, guessed I got distracted during playback, sorry and thanks.

[@leandre4892]

V1 vs V860ii, Which is better?

[@robhallphoto]

There’s no generalized answer to that. The differences were outlined, pick based on your preferences, not someone else’s opinion.

[@net200777]

Same watts?

[@robhallphoto]

Not sure on their wattage and it's irrelevant if they are the same. The power output is compared in the video.

[@iwmatthews100]

Will there be an S Bracket for this light?

[@lmsorenson8503]

Same question 👍

[@robhallphoto]

Yes it is expected for them to release a new S bracket. I wish it was made available as the light was but I've yet to see it

[@elliotstern8582]

Robert Hall Photography agree. Just working with the round head on the ad200 and its round head with the current bracket in a softbox is a real pain.

[@brentm2030]

I wonder why the 860 II is still out on the market after they came out with the 860 III . The jaded side of me wonders if it is just to inflate the price of the 860 III by keeping a step there as it has seemingly become the replacement of the 860 II?

[@robhallphoto]

Honestly this could be asked of 1/3 their products. QTII series has no purpose anymore. AD200. Over 8 speedlight models in production. The DPIII, DPIV, MS, MSV, SKII, SKIIV, E series represent 18 lights. that are all budget, variable voltage, AC strobes. This behavior becomes even more absurd when you look at the amount of LED they offer. So I have less of a jaded feeling about it considering most of their products that have had an upgrade released haven't changed the prices, or stopped in production. If I were Godox, I would have slimmed my offerings in flash and LED by about 50-60% by now just to simplify production, but that's just not their approach.

[@johnchanavm]

Please also try the "Over heat" situation, does it have over heat protection/problem? How many consecutive full power flashes does it get into over heat? Thanks so much!!!!!! Please also tell Godox to add an option to choose between 1/10 and 1/3 increment when using the dial, either 1/10 or 1 full stop is a bit...troublesome sometimes. And one problem I found was that, when changing the flash mode from M -> Master -> M, it's not going to end up at M mode but TTL mode. V1 (and also V860II) doesn't remember the initial setting (M mode, power, zoom etc.) after recycling the modes, it resets everything. It's annoying to a lot of photographers use M mode only, as you need to set the mode & zoom again and again.

[@bernardlesinski2288]

Hello I have the V 1 for Canon et hss mode at 1/1 power go 14 flash then overheat protection starts. But turn the flash on and off then go again 14 flash. You can do that 5 times and the flasch gets hot. That's 85 flasch in total und then better to wait 10 Min. Greetings from Germany Bernard

[@elliotstern8582]

There is an adapter to use ad200 round head accessories on the v860ii

[@robhallphoto]

Yes they do!

[@fragiledj]

yes SR-1

[@videobeez]

I've been using the SR-1 on the 860ii with the mod kit and it's great

[@igorigrek5974]

Just courious - can you fit S-R1 adapter on to fresnel head on AD 200 ?

[@elliotstern8582]

Igor Igrek tried it on the fresnel head of the Ad200 Igor and it fit just fine. Remember however that the bulb pattern in the Ad200 round head itself is different than the fresnel head. I do prefer the round head for the Ad200 personally.

[@jamiehowellphotography]

It looks like the V1 is recycling a little bit faster than the V860II. Also, I find it a little bit annoying they could not use the same battery as the V860. Now I have another charger to put in the drawer at home.

[@GilbertTV]

nice straight talking... i like it..

[@scientia_potentia_est]

Honestly, for ~1.5x the price for the V1 compared to the V860ii, given that you have to throw a mod anyways (i.e. mag mod for max portability or umbrella/soft boxes/octa/strips/reflectors/grids), I don't think it's a good deal other than for a quick, low-power fill light

[@robhallphoto]

I disagree, i'd pay 2x the price just for the improvements to the UI, with how much faster it is to control multiple lights off camera.

[@christopherjc54]

Guess it comes down to how you're using it/them

[@Benforde]

i was a bit confused in the end when you mentioned the v860s focus assist... i have never seen it!!!!! Please....We will take any form of af assist for sony cameras ...... great vid and awesome info on this channel

[@robhallphoto]

V1 AF assist works on Sony

[@gregsnider4032]

Do you think the profoto lawsuit is legit and do you think it will effect the release. I have mine on preorder. Hope they ship before they get sued 😄

[@robhallphoto]

Have you seen the response? Profoto never even addressed it with Godox, Profoto just went straight to the distributors. Problem is, people are buying Godox way more than people are buying Profoto right now so nobody really took the bait. From my experience with the A1, I don't think the V1 is getting stopped.

[@beerbaron3003]

Every site has it for pre-order now, and if will be shipping in a few weeks. The delays were nothing to do with profoto, and were just to change the LED's and AF beam, from the pre-production model

[@robhallphoto]

Beta woes continue : The number of full power flashes

[@karl08701]

the cost for this light is crazy....248.00 that's a strobe...the the price for ad200,,,,not buying.... the cost should be the same as the 860,,,,,and this light don't seem to fit in a sbowen bracket

[@robhallphoto]

Lol it's so funny that anyone says this is a lot when it's still less than half the price of a first party option. If it's too much stick with the V860ii. It's an improvement over the V860ii, so it of course has to be more money. (Not to mention the V860ii is so popular because it's the best value speedlight on the market, so this being a little more money than it isn't saying much. Comparing it to an AD200 doesn't make sense, they don't serve the same purpose. The AD200 can't function as a master, this can. That's who this product serves.

[@rgreeneish]

My canon 430 ex II was $350 like 8 years ago.

[@inocencioc.madriagajr.2221]

new subscriber here

[@JuanLopez-oz9kh]

This is so close in price to of the AD200 with more power.

[@robhallphoto]

Different lights though, the AD200 has 0 master capabilities, so completely different base purpose.

[@elliotstern8582]

The AD200 does not zoom which can make some difference when shooting things like weddings and the like.

[@0001DAN]

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