Godox X3 Wireless Flash Trigger Review & Quick Setup ep.512

[@JyjusHomeVideos]

Thank you so much for the video. I just bought an X3 and didn’t know where to start. This is a lifesaver 😍👍

[@RobTrek]

Glad I could help!

[@kentfaithwendyzeng]

This was a really helpful review of the new flash trigger. It's great to see companies continuing to innovate and make their flash systems even more portable and user-friendly.

[@RobTrek]

Glad it was helpful!

[@catherinegrimes2308]

This is a wonderful video. I have never used a remote flash before and didn't have a clue how to do it, but this video was really clear and I got it to work. I also didn't know that you could mix and match equipment for different makes of camera. Many thanks for spending time to make this video.

[@RobTrek]

Glad it was helpful!

[@Jeo-What]

Thank you for taking the effort to make such a good video on the Godox X3 flash trigger. I agree about the orientation of the buttons especially when Godox had changed the orientation of the X1T deliberately to the left side on the X2T as well as the XPro triggers. Many be there will be a X3-II or X4 to fix the orientation. Size is the most attractive feature to me as an event photographer who is looking to carry a smaller bag on location. Godox make this touch screen module for the Godox user to get used to the touch screen functionalities so I can only imagine that more of the newer products will come with them to compete with their competitors; however, for on camera flash I am not sure how functional it would be when waring gloves in the cold weather condition.

[@untc419]

Thank you 🙏 for making and sharing this video. I am a newbie to touch screen control.

[@RobTrek]

Glad it was helpful!

[@gordon3988]

You are on a video roll! Perhaps every day should be a Rob Trek day!

[@RobTrek]

Let's not get carried away!

[@WhoIsSerafin]

I thought I would have zero interest in this, but decided to watch it to support you. But with the size of the device this could be fantastic when you don’t want to carry a flash on your camera and just keep it in your pocket. And the trigger is so small it doesn’t interfere with you on the camera.

[@RobTrek]

Thanks. It really is small.

[@disjenmgn]

THANK YOU Rob! I like these kinds of tips/videos very much. I want to experiment with other macro photography this autumn/winter to try waterdrop pics, so I need I trigger. This video is very helpfull now for me, super! greetings from Holland.

[@n22pdf]

Greta review.. I bought one brilliant use it on my A6400.. hadn’t watched your channel before subscribed 😊 Pete

[@RobTrek]

Thanks 👍

[@tylermontcg7454]

This is such an informative video. Awesome work.

[@RobTrek]

Thanks!

[@scottfineshriber5051]

Nice review. I would consider the new mini trigger as a second trigger now that I have an idea how it works. Thanks.

[@WalterRowePhoto]

Exellent review. Really informative. I appreciate that you always include features and compromises (pros and cons) of products you review.

[@RobTrek]

Glad it was helpful!

[@tuber2kh]

Another reviewer used several guitar picks to open his, and found the battery has a connector to make it replaceable without any soldering. Not that anybody will be selling the exact batteries when that's needed, but Lithium Ions are pretty much a standard voltage, so at least there's that.

[@RobTrek]

Good that it's not soldered. It makes it easier for those so inclined.

[@Jwitherow1964]

You so easy to follow,thank you

[@RobTrek]

You’re welcome 😊

[@TerekkiTerekki]

TY good vid - big oversight placing the dial on the RHS of the trigger - designers must be kicking themselves

[@RobTrek]

Thanks.

[@gregfeeler6910]

Rob, thanks so much for this review/tutorial. I have one Godox flash and have been wanting to figure out their triggers and I think this one will be a gear starting point for me. I'm on the wait list at B&H Photo already. 🙂

[@RobTrek]

It will probably be late June.

[@gregfeeler6910]

@@RobTrek Thanks!

[@waynecox5138]

I’ve had the Olympus on backorder since February at B+H. I was also intending for use on small MFT cameras.

[@RobTrek]

I tried to get the OM version but it won't be available until late June at the earliest.

[@Francesca48]

@@RobTrek I have just got mine..in the UK

[@allanc803]

I've had the Olympus one on back order since early March, and looking forward to getting to play with it. Enjoyed your initial thoughts.

[@RobTrek]

Thanks. I tried to get the OM version but it won't be available until late June at the earliest.

[@NatalieRosellaBoonzaier]

Great review, Rob!

[@Francesca48]

Thanks for the explanation..worked for me!!

[@RobTrek]

Glad it helped.

[@eccod]

The controls being on the right side is a real head-scratcher. I’d be tempted to crack it open and see if I could mod it with a dremel. Otherwise, I want one! Does it have a quick way to turn groups on and off while retaining their power settings?

[@RobTrek]

I gave mine away to a friend as he shoots Nikon. I'm primarily Olympus. I'm waiting for a sale to get one again. So unfortunately, I have no way to try and answer your question.

[@baldfuji5046]

Hi friend, I recently bought this x3 equipment to use my two Godox flashes, both have ttl and I use my Fuji xh2 camera, everything works correctly and when shooting in M ​​mode they work, if I put the ttl mode and shoot with my camera they do not work, however when pressing the flash test button they also act correctly, do you know what could be the problem that being in TTL and focusing my camera the flashes do not act? They only work in manual mode, thank you very much friend

[@RobTrek]

Off the top of my head, I'd check three things. Make sure you are in mechanical shutter mode. Watch your shutter speed. You may need to put the flash in HSS mode. Finally, turn off auto-iso and set it to 125 or 200. Let me know if that worked. -Rob

[@mcrjoker]

Hi, as I am into real estate photography, I am mainly concerned about one thing: Nobody mention it, is the "square" icon at the bottom middle clickable? Does it "pause" the controller so the camera thinks there is no flash attached? Is there a way to make camera think there is no flash attached apart from turning off and on the controller (pain in the a..). I need that to be able to tell if exposure for e.g. windows is correct or not...

[@RobTrek]

The square icon just indicates that no power adjustment has been applied globally to all groups. To turn off individual groups, swipe down to bring up a grid where you can turn them off one by one. Typically you only have one flash per group.

[@tombell8156]

great video

[@RobTrek]

Thanks!

[@joedlafferty]

excellent video thanks!

[@alanb76]

The battery can be replaced. Some disassembly required. :)

[@RobTrek]

Thanks for sharing.

[@Weezot97]

Do you know whether it is possible to use HSS when triggering the flash wirelessly with the X3? I have a Godox V1 and the X3, both for Sony. HSS works fine when the flash is mounted on the camera, but when triggered with the X3, the HSS setting on the flash defaults back to front curtain as soon as the wireless mode is set to RX/SLAVE. Very frustrating. Thank you for this very helpful video!

[@RobTrek]

Unfortunately, I don't have the Sony version of this trigger, so can't test it for you.

[@TheeMessia]

Does the X3 also trigger the macro flashes MF12?

[@RobTrek]

Yes.

[@TheeMessia]

@@RobTrek Thank you! :)

[@autotechandtravels]

Nice, detailed video. Thank you. I need some help please. Can we trigger Nikon SB700 flash with this? or do we need a Godox receiver for the flash?

[@RobTrek]

It only works with other Godox flashes. You can get Godox receiver hot shoes to mount the SB700. amzn.to/4bMQMiZ

[@autotechandtravels]

@@RobTrek ok Thank you, I will get one. 🙂👍

[@PennyOMG]

So since you put it on an Olympus at the end even though it's Nikon does that mean it will work with non Nikon? So would Canon communicate with the Olympus as well? Would TTL still work across brands?

[@RobTrek]

It will work on any brand camera with a few limitations. Specifically, no TTL or HSS. So you'll have to work in full manual. Also, the trigger will go to sleep after 30 seconds, so you have to wake it up each time for it to fire the flash. It's best to get a matching trigger. But if you have multiple brands of cameras, it's easy enough to work around those limitations.

[@purplecookie687]

Can I trigger a profoto B1?

[@RobTrek]

No, only Godox or Flashpoint branded flashes.

[@yervandpapazyan4473]

hello I have a question about this trigger. Adorama store sells these products with different name, it calls Flashpoint and BHphotvideo sells with this name Godox X3. my question is , i have two flashpoint lights from Adorama one of them is godox AD200 PRO which in my case calls Flashpoint eVOLV 200 PRO AND Godox AD400 again in my case Flashpoint XPLOR 400 PRO. i bought from BH godox x3 trigger so i am curious will it work without any problem with Flashpoint lights which are basically the same product but branding standpoint different name

[@RobTrek]

Yes. I use Flashpoint and Godox. They work together seamlessly.

[@intuitivmedia]

Does this works with profoto flashes?

[@RobTrek]

No, only Godox or Flashpoint.

[@shandre14]

My X3 C doesnt work with my el-5 cannon speed lite on my r6 mkii body . Is that an error or is it not supported?

[@RobTrek]

The Godox X3 doesn't work with non-Godox flashes.

[@mapgeek6]

It is my understanding that you would need a Godox X1R-C receiver to attach to your Canon EL-5. Canon's wireless system is not even remotely compatible with anyone else's.

[@emmdod]

Has anyone figured out why TCM gives out random numbers instead of the actual TTL flash output used?

[@RobTrek]

I'm not having this issue. I need more detail to see if I can recreate the problem. What shooting mode, iso setting, shutter, aperture, sync speed, minimum sync speed. -Rob

[@emmdod]

@RobTrek shooting mode manual, 200th speed, ISO 1600, aperture F6.7, TTL normal without exposure increments, I take a photo and it looks good, I press TTL on screen and get the value to be used (e.g. 1/4), take a photo and it's very over exposed.

[@RobTrek]

@@emmdod I was able to reproduce the problem to a lesser degree. Go into the settings menu, touch on the TCM icon, swipe to turn TCM on by selecting the correct flash model you are using off-camera. The v860, v1, tt350, use the flash icon. For ad200, select 200j, and so on. Let me know if that worked. -Rob

[@emmdod]

@RobTrek thank you for the guide, I own a pair ad200pro and the Lux Master, I'll run some tests later today.

[@emmdod]

@RobTrek finally, I was able to test the settings you recommended and yes, setting the TCM to 100j instead of the flash icon worked a lot better in giving the output reading, but it still feels like it's off by a 1/3. Thanks.

[@ericlundquist3466]

You know what I noticed? There is only 1 review on the new M.ZUIKO DIGITAL ED 9-18MM F4.0-5.6 II lens lol. it must be that 900.00 price tag

[@RobTrek]

That, and that there is nothing new about it except the name.

[@ericlundquist3466]

@RobTrek guess it's more of a money grab. "It says Mark II so it has to be good!" [Gets the same lens]

[@dretwav]

I ordered the Flashpoint version for OM Systems in January. Alas, I still have not received it.

[@RobTrek]

I tried to get the OM version but it won't be available until late June at the earliest.

[@Francesca48]

@@RobTrek I am in Uk and just got mine for Olympus..July 10th

[@revaaron]

LOL. I picked 21 too.

[@zoltanvarga1967]

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