Godox V860 II-S. 5 Compatibility tips for the A7III

[@thorsdeantorogi]

Just starting out photography and I had been searching/looking for ways to change the 1/250 SS on my Sony camera using the same Godox V860iiS and X2Ts as my trigger and your video answered it. Thank you...

[@juanmanueldominguez4976]

How is the accuracy of xt2 using the af assist beam in low light enviroments?

[@Sophiastillwell33]

Thank you! I was able to pick up some of your settings with the TT350s on my Sony

[@ayhancapan]

I've just bought that system for my a6000 and your video was helpful... Thank you...

[@AndrewSzeto]

awesome manuel! looks like you really hit it with this one!

[@WillKoz]

So I had this issue with the focus assist on the body of the camera. You have to be in single shot auto focus for the auto focus light to shine. Can you put the camera in single shot auto and try the assist beam in low light? Let me know! Thanks 🙏

[@georgeavgoustiweddingfilms]

another thing.. if your wireless flash setting on camera is set to ON the rear sync will not work also.. if you turn on auto ISO you can preview your view finder and use Exposure comp. to adjust brightness

[@Tvebry]

Thank you!

[@artmaltman]

Sony is arguably correct to turn off "settings effects" when the flash is on camera and powered up, BUT, there should be a message in the viewfinder that this happened in order to avoid confusion. Why is it right? Because the camera viewfinder cannot show you the anticipated result including the effect of the flash. I

[@markwildphotography]

Exactly, so then it should do nothing.

[@efraincorpus8777]

On step 5. I think what you were trying to say is, once that custom setting is set, you can pressed C4 and adjust your ambient light. let go of C4 button and take your picture and the fill flash will do its job if it's set on TTL.

[@simonworger]

Thanks for this. I was wondering why there was delay in my flash firing and the red eye reduction in camera was causing it.

[@delfino.visuals]

Looking into a flash, thanks for the tips. What's the name of the song in the background at 5:00?

[@laurahompus]

The fact that you can't see the effect of your settings in the viewfinder or live view any more when you have the Flash turned on makes perfect sense, especially when in ttl, because with that flash firing, you (if you set it correctly) will get a correctly lit image. The flash in itself is a setting that affects your lighting. Switch the flash off, and you see the effects of just the ambient. It's not a godox thing, it's a flash in general thing. Flash compensation adds up in camera plus in flash. It happens on all systems. As is to be expected, but mind that it's limited to the guidenumber of the flash. So when ttl says 1/4 power and you add a total of +4 stops comp, it still won't go over 1/1 power (ie 2 stops).

[@markwildphotography]

Yeah that’s clear as mud 😂 What the viewfinder shows and the results you’ll get after firing said shot with flash are rarely the same and who shoots TTL? None of the photographers I know anyway 🤷‍♂️

[@laurahompus]

@@markwildphotography I do- beats fumbling at the dials at crucial moments in a shitty lit party basement like the wedding I did last week.. It's just a matter of setting the ambient to +1 and the flash to - 1 stop. Aperture pref, ISO auto between an acceptable range and just at auto (minimum of 1/30), flash firing at rear of shutter. Beats missing crucial moments, and beautiful results if you ask me. Why do manual when there's so much smart software in the cam 🙆🙏🏼🤷🏼‍♀️

[@markwildphotography]

@@laurahompus Just on camera or off camera as well? And how would that work with an extremely high ceiling that’s blue? I find fumbling through manual renders better results than TTL can, sure technology can choose for you, but sometimes that’s not the result you’re after.

[@laurahompus]

@@markwildphotography On camera flash! In the studio (although I don't do much of that right now), I choose everything manually, starting at max shutter for the sync speed, and lowest ISO possible for the aperture I'm after. When shooting on camera flash in ever-changing circumstances, a well lit, in-focus shot with the right mix of ambient and flash is what I'm after. Also, I use the spot metering mode that is tied to the focus spot of my Sony A7III So I always measure for the right spot and so far I've been getting exactly what I'm after :) To me, it's a matter of know how the AI thinks, so I can work my tools the way I need them to without needing to fumble with more buttons :) It's like.. you can use a hammer in multiple ways but with a little knowledge and experience I know where to grab it to smash in a nail efficiently. Try it out for yourself! See how adjusting the flash comp and AEV comp affect your image :) like, work your way from +3 FEV and -3 AEV towards -3 FEV and +3AEV while keeping the other settings as I mentioned in my previous comment. As for extremely high blue ceilings.. They don't really bother me much because I have a ripoff Magbounce with a colored gel (depending on the color of the ambient) on the flash, with the flash pointing upward. At the beginning per location/light situation I use a greycard to set the white balance to a value I agree with. In the specific case of the wedding I mentioned, it ended up being a mixture of different light sources with different Kelvins so you can never truly correct for all of them but I focus on skin tones looking natural in that case :) Hope this helps!

[@markusdammasch9108]

The focus assist lamp is a particular red light on the front of the flash unit - if you have it shining on a dark wall you can see the unusual checker-plate pattern that the red light projects onto the wall... But if you look at the red light, it just looks like a regular red light.

[@BryanMiraflor]

not sure what you're talking about. the assist beam doesn't turn on at all when using this flash with any sony mirrorless cameras.

[@hared3490]

Hey I am using Sony a7iii with TT685 ii it says This accessory is not supported by the device and cannot be used. Please verity the competibility with the device. Please help me ?

[@babybus3646]

thank you!

[@ankitchaudhari7572]

How to connect the flash with the sony camera wirelessly?

[@EternalSlayer]

very useful Video, Thanks 🙏

[@jonathanconsiglio166]

If you’re in continuous (af-c) the assist beam will not work. You’ll need to switch to af-s. It also will not work when used off camera with Sony for some reason. Also, exposure comp for entire scene or ambient only is very useful for aperture priority mode. Entire scene will darken or brighten the exposure of the scene and the flash. Ambient only will only darken or brighten the exposure of the environment’s natural exposure and the flash exposure will stay the same. Only ambient will change.

[@Daguigoz]

The af beam doesnt seem to work even at af-s

[@jesiel7379]

Manuel I believe the low light focus beam assist in original sony flashes only works in AF one shot and AF Automatic it does not work in AF continuous...did you tried the focus beam assist in AF one shot and AF Automatic?

[@theofrastosvovos8658]

The only problem i have with those flashes, (except that i had overheats twice in two different events) is that they loose the connection with the camera all the time, i have 3 units v860 ii i've used them all three in a7iii, a6500, a6000 after a while i get the message in the screen that this accessory is not supported etc. also if you move the head a bit to bounce the flash or to change the angle of the head it happens 7/10 i want to try a sony flash to see if that happens also. EDIT** after tests with my older a6000 and a6500 it works fine even with hard pulling of the head, but the a7iii looses connection very easily.

[@theofrastosvovos8658]

@@ferlinmogot8011 well yes but the point is to stay all the way in all the time well at least 90% of the time not to push it again and again after some shots :p the weight of the flash and the touching on the flash to change some options while shooting seems to make the flash lose its connection, havent try sony flash yet, also havent try it to my second a7iii to check if its a defective hotshoe of the first camera.

[@garbygarb31]

It's spelled lose.

[@timothy7231]

Dont have that issue. With a7iii

[@hannpan5061]

Happen to me some time ... that very problem when take wedding pictures

[@kenawaken6894]

thanks for making this video! keep it up

[@BapuFPV]

So brief yet so informative. Thank u so much.

[@jbello9398]

thank you, very handy info

[@emesshots1161]

This was very helpful. But I don’t fully understand my problem or why the solution worked lol. I don’t use a flash that often as I mostly do landscape photography. I took out my flash after not using it for a couple of months and must of hit something. I’m used to just hitting between manual,ttl, and multi, but my flash started jumping to the master/slave screen and I couldn’t use it properly or change the flash power. It was really frustrating. I didn’t even notice the message on the flash at first because I’m usually looking through the camera viewfinder. Anyway, it must’ve been my camera settings, and after matching them to yours they it seems to work. So thank you.

[@tanyaconroy-sinnett5258]

I am having this issue and can't seem to fix it or get it to fire properly. Is yours still doing that?>

[@rahulrawat952]

Heya nice video.. One question.. When i press the shutter button ( with goddox 860ii ) The camera delays in taking picture. Not instant click. Should i check the camera flash menu ?

[@manuelmartelphotography]

Good question. I had issue using the flash when my a7III was in silent shutter mode. You could start there.

[@ihsanfarhan]

Me to, i have same problem using my a7ii , how i fix this problem?

[@jody8717]

How do i change the zoom? My one is stuck in 14mm even if i use the dial after pressing the zoom button. Also how do i change it to “A” from “M” zoom??

[@manuelmartelphotography]

Hi, I am currently away for another 3 weeks and don’t have my flash with me for testing. Usually you can change the zoom by pressing on the appropriate button and changing it with the dial. By doing so it will change from Auto to a set Manual value. You might need to reset the flash or take the battery out. Hopefully this will solve any bugs or issues.

[@ihsanfarhan]

I have same problem before. Dont use flash difuser in your flash, its automaticly change the flash zoom to 14mm and you cant change the setting.

[@tbenjamin4475]

Hello, I have a problem with mind. I just bought the godox V860iis for my sonyA7III. I set on it but when I try to use it, it written on the screen of the flash "set your camera". When I take a picture, the flash fires but the picture isn't affected. So, I checked my setting menu on my camera and "wireless flash" is ON. Can you help me please ?

[@tbenjamin4475]

I can't get back to TTL mode in direct connection with the device. when I press the flash button to the right of the flash to change modes. I only have the choice to put myself in master mode with other flashes

[@subirthapa8542]

Hi there, whats the Flash sync setting while HSS, is it on Rear, Slow or Fill Flash? Because while using the SLOW and FILL FLASH mode there is a shutter delay of 1 second. Noticed this issue on A73 , A7r3 with same flashes. ( Note : there is no Shutter delay with REAR Flash option )

[@GIRAFLASH2]

Hello, I am unhappy with the viewing mode that switches to automatic when connecting a flash, it disorients me about the real exposure, in a report, I cannot turn the flash on and off, it should be the user's choice as to how they want to see it and not the camera's choice, It would be a simple firmware update, the automatic vision mode, if you have a dark background it lightens the image and if you have a figure in front it leaves it white, dazzling the eye 😖

[@arjungiri8823]

Hi this video is very helpful. But the same flash is not working when placed on the hotshoe. is there any setting that i need to turn on. New to the flash photography. Please help

[@manuelmartelphotography]

Hi Arjun, sorry to hear you have issue. I had another viewer who mentioned that he had problems with the recycling time. He move the connection in the hotshoe to have quicker burst. Perhaps you will need to move it a little in the hotshoe or perhaps you have a defective unit. Also I am sorry if I state the obvious but make sure you buy the right flash for your camera brand. V860-S for Sony, -C for Canon, etc. I would contact your retailer for a replacement.

[@arjungiri8823]

@@manuelmartelphotography Thank you

[@agoodjoe6910]

quick question, is there a reason or a situation to disable HSS?

[@Collin2377]

Hello. I bought a Godox TT685S for my Sony A6500. I mount it regularly on the shoe mount. Depending on the lighting situation sometimes the camera triggers the flash, sometimes it doesn't. Is there any setup for the camera so it will trigger the Godox Flash every time I take a picture ? Thank you.

[@snaphappyian]

Having the same problem with the Godox TT350s and X2Ts trigger

[@AlexBeaverProductions]

Ok so first off I have the Sony rx10 and I use wireless and on camera. I currently have the Sony HVL-F32M and the HVL-F20M. I use the HVL-F20M on the camera to trigger the wireless of the HVL-F32M. If I get the Godox v860ii will it work with my setup I'm already using? Like I want to use it as another wireless flash.

[@skyrocker71]

thank you

[@DeanBKK]

Hi Manuel, sorry for a very beginner question, but I am looking into this flash for my Sony A7iii. Can you please advise if the X1T-S transmitter is needed or not? On B&H there's an option with and without the transmitter. I am not sure if I really need the transmitter. My main use is portrait photography while traveling and the flash will be on top of my A7iii body most of the time.

[@manuelmartelphotography]

I personally like to have a transceiver myself. Godox have receiver built in them so all you you need is a transmitter to trigger them. It makes a world of difference to be able to move my light sources around. I would purchase the xpro or xt1 serie for the flash.

[@jamesmbryant6349]

Do you have firmware v1.7 on your flash? If not and decide to update, I'd totally enjoy watching a video on how to update and the before and after update experiences.

[@manuelmartelphotography]

I am away for 3 weeks but I’ll take a look when I come home.

[@manuelmartelphotography]

Hi James, I looked online on the Godox website on March 6 2019. It look like the v1.7 is the latest firmware available. It's the same that I have on my flash. I haven't updated the firmware yet so I will need to dig in a little when a new version comes out.

[@yudirajput9437]

Hi Manuel, I have sony a7iii and godox TT600s which is supposed to have HSS. I turned on HSS on flash (the H icon appears) and my camera settings are as u told but still I’m getting half exposed shots. My camera is allowing me to go upto 1/8000s my flash says it is compatible with that speed but it is not working even at 1/350s. Please help me if you know how to solve this issue. I do not have a trigger, I’m using it on the camera.

[@pcrate20]

hello, good video can you help me to setup this flash Godox V860II to my Sony A6400, thank you, every time that I attach the flash to the camera I read "set your camera"

[@manuelmartelphotography]

Interesting... I never had this issue in the past. I would start with the camera settings and look for any flash or speedlite options of you haven’t tried that already. Maybe another viewer would be able to help.

[@andrzejkrawczyk7516]

AF assist beam works perfectly well . You need to switch it on and Sony A7III must be on single focus mode.

[@manuelmartelphotography]

Thanks for the info!

[@dschapin]

deoes it i ordered one and i need to shoot in low light events!

[@ahkinoea2406]

Just picked one up, cant get it to fire the af assist beam. Could you help out? Have it on the flash and also focus lode on afs

[@anthonyhervey8681]

I also have mine turned on in the custom functions settings, I tried turning the cameras off, i just cant get the AF assist beam to come on

[@jamesmbryant6349]

It works on the camera, but does it work on the flash system? I go to single focus mode and it'll only turn on the cameras AF assist.

[@richardpcrowe]

Problem with the damn Godox V860 II-S and generally all the Sony Multi Interface shoe flashes is the Multi Interface shoe itself. The plastic MI shoe is flimsy as hell and it doesn't fit into most generic cold shoes such as the shoe on my Custom Brackets FR-Pro rotating bracket. I could not find an accessory cold shoe which would allow solid mounting of the V860 II-S so, I replaced the V860 II-S with the Flashpoint Zoom manual flash. No TTL but the flash mounts solidly because it doesn't have the plastic shoe, rather a generic metal hotshoe... I wish Godox would come out with an accessory shoe plate for the v860 II-S to convert the flimsy hotshoe into a screw mount. They provide a hotshoe to screw mount conversion plate for the TTL360 but, the TTL360 is a bit heavy for a hand held bracket... Although I did fabricate - one see this: rpcrowe.smugmug.com/Photography/Photo-Equipment/i-3wnzz3m

[@manuelmartelphotography]

Thanks for the insight. I personally haven’t ran into any issues yet with the Godox mounts. But I can see how the plastic shoe could be problematic when damaged.

[@Nvr2old2tri]

Thanks for the review....do you know if this flash is now compatible with the a7riv?

[@manuelmartelphotography]

Good question. Maybe another viewer could answer you.

[@kenjohnston1931]

When I use my Sony on mid-rate burst in manual, I get about 5 f/s. If I attach a Godox flash, also in manual, to it, it goes down to 1 f/s. The only way for me to get 5 f/s burst with accompanying flashes is to move flash out a little from the shoe. Do you have to do it this way to get rapid flash bursts?

[@manuelmartelphotography]

Hi Ken, sorry to hear. sounds like you might have a defective connection. My copy was working normally and I didn’t had to move it into the shoe for faster burst. It was all about the recycling time more than anything else. Unfortunately I won’t be able to test it as my connection just got destroy during my last real estate photo shoot. I had an accident with my monopod...

[@vishalbhavsar7961]

hey bro after setting my flash to high sync mode still m camera is not allowing me to increase my ISO from 250.. plz help??

[@ihsanfarhan]

Me too, when i chose Manual mode on my flash, therese no HSS logo in my Camera and i cant set my Shutter abobe 1/250.. Please help me to fix the problem

[@ihsanfarhan]

@Kristopher Ulley Photography i've change to flash fill in, but when i push the sutter delayed and My Flash changing mode to remote mode. Ho to fix this?

[@phanikumpatla8712]

@@ihsanfarhan hello, have you found the answer to this question? i'm having the same problem.

[@andreametafuni4583]

Did you found an answer to that? I have the same problem and I don't know what to do

[@imamalghifary1859]

Hi, please help me brother, im just buying godox v860ii for sony, but sometimes mu speedlite stop firing when im hit shutter button, why? Im confused, or maybe my speedlite broken? I feel this case is weird for me, please give me your advice bro

[@manuelmartelphotography]

Hi, I find that my V860 II is reliable until it gets hot. I’ll have to wait a bit longer if I shoot full power a lot. It have a quick recycle time but the flash can’t keep up to the temperature. Other than that it could be a defective unit. In that case I recommend trying to get a replacement. I really like mine!

[@Rajdeep_Pandit]

Do these problems go away after the godox update?

[@jasongilbert5205]

If I buy a camera flash, do I need a trigger to make it useable? or do I need a trigger only for off camera flashes?

[@manuelmartelphotography]

The setup in the video works with the flash connected to the camera. A trigger will allow the flash to be triggered remotely. Just make sure to buy the right compatible with your camera

[@gon3325]

how do I connect it to my Sony a7r?

[@manuelmartelphotography]

First you need to find out if it is compatible with your camera body. You can look online on the official Godox website. Then its a matter to connect the speedlite to the hotshoe on your camera.

[@dhoirjulian1260]

Hey how r u doing? Thanks for the video! I have the Nissin A60 and while shooting in nightclub, the sony A7RIII hardly focus.. With my friend's Nikon, I can immediately take the photos when I press the shutter and it will be sharp. With my sony, it takes a second to make the autofocus and then take the photos.. ? Like maybe the flash beam (I actually don't know if there is one) would cause that? Thanks!

[@manuelmartelphotography]

Good question. I know any ttl flash should have a pre flash to help determine the power needed. It’s very quick and can’t really see it. On the other hand I had some lenses that wouldn’t focus very well in darker lighting situation. Could it be a camera or lens issue? There is a way to have a pre flash autofocus assist with the Godox flash. It should work with the a7III. Could help you focusing.

[@jpedraza602]

I'm new to the flash world, do I need a trigger to work this flash? Please let me know, thanks.

[@manuelmartelphotography]

Hi, the V860-S works straight on a compatible Sony camera body. You don’t need a trigger to use it. You’ll need a trigger if you want to use it remotely.

[@oh_really8361]

I’ve tried and followed everything you did but my camera and flash just doesn’t communicate well.

[@manuelmartelphotography]

I had issues using my flash when my a7III was on silent shooting mode. Turning it off fixed my problems.

[@oh_really8361]

Thanks a lot guys

[@johnnyh64]

Reymarkable P Are you getting over and under exposures? I get serious exposure issues if I bounce the flash in TTL on my a7iii. Anyone else? I never use a flash straight on (which seems to expose correctly for some reason). Only when bouncing is it way off.

[@oh_really8361]

John Hanson I have a ton of inconsistencies w/ this flash.

[@kathrynharri9523]

@@johnnyh64 Yes, I have major over exposure when using TTL.

[@hectormpagan9296]

Good info

[@reynaldohernandez1425]

I couldn’t control my other flashes with my 860ii until I turned the wireless flash option off.

[@alvaroo555]

Hola, A ver si alguien puede ayudarme, Tengo un problema, (tengo la SONY A7III) lo primero es que cuando lo pongo me dice que no es compatible... cosa que no entiendo, lo segundo es que cuando lo pongo en TTL, en "flash de relleno" cuando lanzo foto tarda como 1s casi 2s en disparar, tira primero una pequeña cortina de flash y luego hace el disparo con el flash, pero cuando lo pongo en "rear, sincroniz,trasera" entonces si dispara cuando presiono, no sé si es porque debe de hacerse así... Otro problema es que cuando hago zoom no se mueve en el flash, y siempre está a 24mm.

[@WasfyRahman]

Does it support with the Sony A7ii??

[@manuelmartelphotography]

I can’t say as I am using the a7III. Maybe some one who watched the video can answer.

[@BryanMiraflor]

5:08 no assist beam

[@ambc38vsxn]

Thanks for the video. What lens do you have installed? Is it Tamron 35 1.4 SP for Canon with Sigma MC-11? Please tell some words about this combo.

[@manuelmartelphotography]

Hi, the combo is actually a Tamron 24-70 f/2.8 g2 for Canon with the Sigma MC-11paired with the a7III. The af of the lens had to be adjusted with the Tap in console. Once setup properly I will say that this lens is a beast at a very pleasing price point. I use it for so many type of photography in many conditions. I don’t have access to all of the af modes but the one I can use works really well. Eye af is one of my favourite! I would recommend buying native or lens built for Sony but this combo works great if you own Canon type glass.

[@CrQualityPhotography]

Thank you so much ! 🙏🏼

[@hannpan5061]

This flash can work on TTL ?

[@manuelmartelphotography]

Yep working TTL

[@hannpan5061]

Thanks

[@johnnyh64]

Manuel Martel Does the TTL work when bouncing the flash off of a wall or ceiling? Does it still give correct exposure? Mine correctly exposes when pointed straight at the subject but when I bounce it in TTL it is wildly inaccurate. Please confirm your own findings for me?

[@candidmoments9482]

Thank you!!!

[@yaca33]

Numer 4 isn’t workingcouse of number five