Godox X3 Transmitter - Get Set up and My Review

[@willsimpsonphoto]

Which transmitter do you prefer?

[@MathiasLundin]

x3

[@dentreveal3820]

@@MathiasLundin My flash(Godox MF12) works only on the X3s only when it set to TTL, when I switch to Manual mode on the X3s the MF12 flash does not fire, any suggestions? I am using Sony ZVE10 M2.

[@jimcook3882]

XLNT video on the new X3 trigger. Just got it and this helped a bunch, THANKS! Jim in Las Vegas

[@willsimpsonphoto]

you're very welcome!

[@amdenis]

I use all of them, as well as Pro Foto units. This is the best of any of them by a long margin. We have found the V1/V2 X Pro's are very intuitive for most techs-- which techs use the V3 in 2 minutes without issue or errors.

[@willsimpsonphoto]

@@amdenis nice!

[@biodunit3065]

I like your simplicity. Thank you.

[@willsimpsonphoto]

you're welcome

[@ZEROZERONE]

got straight to the point, love it 🙏🏼

[@willsimpsonphoto]

@@ZEROZERONE I do my best 😅 don’t always succeed lol

[@Timothy-NH]

I've been using the X2, and wanted a backup. Well, that's when I spotted the X3 and I decided to go with it. I was having one issue, which lead me to your video, that answered it. Thank you. I also checked out the video for what TCM is. Cool feature. I am a manual junky, but still like using my flashes on TTL. I HATE when I take a shot, looks perfect, and then the next 3 are all different. I can totally see using the TCM for that. As for what you said about using the Xpro models; I used one, but don't have one, and can see what you are saying, But moving from the X2 to the X3, solid move, the X2 will now be the backup/second camera trigger. Side note: Your link for the V1 does not work, Amazon does not like it.

[@willsimpsonphoto]

thanks for comment! Great info and glad to see how you made those decisions. Thanks for the note on the V1. ill get that fixed.

[@milosgajic23]

Great explanation.

[@willsimpsonphoto]

thanks!

[@GermanJimenezlauravision]

En el minuto 5.09 donde menciona lo difícil que es apagar un flash, no es así que se hace, simplemente toca las dos rayas verticales de pausa y listo se apaga el flash con un toque, NO es necesario hacer todo lo que dice.

[@willsimpsonphoto]

thats good to know! It was my first time using it so im sure there were a few things i missed.

[@goldphotovideo]

Hi, thanks for your video- I can't put group D in TTl mode. I've seen a lot of video and people only reference channels a to C, do you know how it happens. thanks in advance- I have X3-S

[@willsimpsonphoto]

unfortunately i returned the X3 so I cant test.

[@DIYEXPRESS]

I got it for my godox ms300. Its very smooth on my sony a7iv. But the flash doesn't show my camera icon although its connected. What i m doing wrong

[@willsimpsonphoto]

@@DIYEXPRESS you have the x3s?

[@DIYEXPRESS]

@@willsimpsonphoto yes x3s

[@willsimpsonphoto]

@@DIYEXPRESS might need to get in touch with Godox. They’d probably know better

[@EphraimSyriacus]

Do you know whether this is compatible with the Pixapro RIKO400? And does it matter which receiver I use? Is the Godox FTR-16 a good receiver?

[@willsimpsonphoto]

not sure on those. you would need to look at the specs on them and see if they would work.

[@EphraimSyriacus]

@willsimpsonphoto thank you for the quick reply. I need to advise myself then in a local shop. Unfortunately they are far away from where I live.

[@willsimpsonphoto]

@@EphraimSyriacus just call them, probably easier.

[@AM-ju9wx]

can you use any trigger with any brand of light? for instance if I were to get this Godox X3 do I have to get compatible Godox lights or same with like wescott?

[@willsimpsonphoto]

@@AM-ju9wx some are compatible with others. You just have to look at the specs on the transmitter/flash brands website

[@MFP_Photography]

Will…love your channel and your topics you cover. As a note on the X3…would you test something out for me. I have been using X3 for about 4 months. It works great but I have found it deficient in one area when compared to the XPro2. When I use off camera flash…I use a side bracket to keep my flash attached to my camera but a little off center and higher than my camera. I find in this configuration the X3 is too close to the flash… even on the bracket.. and it keeps it from receiving signal. I can take the flash off the bracket and hold it out about 6 more inches and it works fine. The XPro3 does not have this problem. I have tried shifting my bracket forward and backwards but it does no good. I have taken to using my older XPro2 when I use my off camera flash bracket. I was wondering … could you test this scenario and see what you get. I use the Godox S1 flash head when shooting off camera.

[@deim]

Have you tried the 0-30m range option instead of 1-100m? I have a GODOX X1R equivalent trigger and you need to turn it on with a special key pressed so it goes into short range mode. Otherwise I can't use the flash on the bracket because the flash is too close

[@MFP_Photography]

@@deim sure have….did not solve the issue

[@willsimpsonphoto]

@@MFP_Photography i have found that one of the bugs in some of the flashes and transmitters is proximity. if they're too close together, for some reason they misfire. Discovered this in one of my videos actually. not sure how to really handle that other than keep them at a distance.

[@PMPHOTOLLC]

I saw this transmitter and been considering it. Helpful. Not sure I love it though….

[@willsimpsonphoto]

im still in the mix about it myself. the more i used it the better it was. just gotta get familiar with it but it works. lol

[@ALex-qc4lf]

You might want to reduce your exposure when filming tiny screens 😂

[@willsimpsonphoto]

tell me about it! every time I make a video like this i f**k up something in the filming 🤣🤦🏻‍♂

[@Patto2276]

The XPro 1 is NOT simple. Period! Also, my AD200 Pro II also has numbered groups.

[@willsimpsonphoto]

really? I've found it to be relatively easy to use.

[@bc2395]

Can’t connect it to godex ad300 ? Why ?

[@willsimpsonphoto]

@@bc2395 is the channel and ID all correct? Group turned on? kzbin.info/www/bejne/ioTbXoiDpth8npYsi=0WP76ZGshxuRN7wM

[@bc2395]

@@willsimpsonphoto got it after trying again thank you . I was wondering what camera stand would you recommend for Sony a iv and lense tamaron 35-150mm , my lense is pretty heavy so I need a good stand .

[@willsimpsonphoto]

@@bc2395 tripod? I use peak design which works great. I just uploaded a gear video. Everything I use is linked in description of that video.

[@Sterling23VS]

This was so bad skipped through most of it.

[@willsimpsonphoto]

@@Sterling23VS thanks for watching some though :)

[@ibukunoloyede2029]

Please how can I connect this to my speedlight? I have neewerZ760c

[@willsimpsonphoto]

from my research it looks like they can. You need to make sure the channels, IDs and groups are all set properly. here's a video showing how to do that. kzbin.info/www/bejne/ioTbXoiDpth8npYsi=AkZeLUwco5zf_Upb