On or off camera flash - you need THIS one | Godox TT685II

[@CoffeeandPhotographyTalk]

This flash is a LOT better than I expected, hope the video is helpful!

[@Shane_Kanara]

The best review I've found yet. Thank you so much

[@CoffeeandPhotographyTalk]

Thanks a bunch!

[@omegaman1409]

That gel kit came free with a trigger I bought and had no idea how to use it by some odd reason I stumbled into this video and helped out.

[@CoffeeandPhotographyTalk]

Awesome!

[@ryan__dcosta]

I brought this same exact flash, but i never got the diffuser in the box... i read the box contents too, nothing about the diffuser was mentioned

[@dominicwroblewski5832]

The one feature that I wish modern 3rd party flashes had was Auto Flash. I'm still using my Vivitar 283 and 285HV units with great results and I can go from my Pentax systems to my Nikon systems with no trouble. I even use older Nikon flash units (SB28) with my Pentax cameras in auto flash mode. As far as I'm concerned TTL is a solution to a problem that really wasn't there, except of course to make money for the camera manufacturers. Off camera is no problem as the Vivitar sensors had a remote cord that put the sensor on the camera and the flash on a stand in a softbox or umbrella.

[@CoffeeandPhotographyTalk]

Thanks for watching!

[@angelisone]

Check my comments

[@KirraZirra]

These are good flashes for the price. The only downside I really see with them is the aa battery part. Godox introduced a lithium ion battery with the v860ii its a pretty solid battery as well. 200+ shots at 1/1 power. Great value in that flash as well with the same interface and in rechargeable battery. Awesome video as usual!👍🏽

[@CoffeeandPhotographyTalk]

AA batteries are a deciding point often.. lithium definitely gives better performance. Thanks for watching!

[@NewarkSteve]

I have the Godox TT600, manual only. Four NiMH AA batteries in the flash and a Bold Cyclone Battery pack to power the flash. 2700 full power flashes 1 second recycling.

[@KirraZirra]

@@NewarkSteve yes you are correct, but you have to buy batteries.. and the power pack. At that point we are such a higher price point we are missing the mark of the original post.

[@NewarkSteve]

@@KirraZirra As I said, I'm using Ni-MH batteries. Rechargeable. Ladda brand at Ikea are &8.99 for a set of four. Made in the same factory in Japan as Eneloops.

[@KirraZirra]

@@NewarkSteve ok ok I concede thats not bad.

[@Tips-Hub]

Is this flash compatible with Canon R10?

[@bluesp6267]

Very informative video🎉. Can I ask what batteries you used for this flash? It drained my AAs so fast😮

[@CoffeeandPhotographyTalk]

I’m not using anything special for mine. But then I don’t push it very hard either, I almost never shoot it at full power. And I don’t do a ton of sessions back to back. Thanks for watching!

[@CoffeeandPhotographyTalk]

I think if you are starting in flash or just need a new speedlight, this one is a no-brainer - let me know what you think!

[@biscuitarchive]

Would you even consider going for a cheaper version for a 2nd and 3rd off-camera flash, something like the Godox TT600? I am just starting out and coincidentally already bought two Godox TT685II before watching your video. I am now wondering if I should have bought one and two TT600's for slave flashes. Any feedback is welcome, I still have the receipts :)

[@CoffeeandPhotographyTalk]

@biscuitarchive it’s really all about your budget. As in everything else in life, the less you spend the less quality, in general you get. So it’s risk reward for what you’re willing to tolerate.

[@biscuitarchive]

Thank you :)

[@biscuitarchive]

Thank you :)

[@richardmeftah2569]

Thanks for a really helpful review.

[@CoffeeandPhotographyTalk]

Thanks for watching!

[@richardmeftah2569]

@CoffeeandPhotographyTalk No worries, mate. I've been using my trusty old Canon 430ex speedlight since 2008! It has served me very well, but I want to upgrade. I've been looking at this Godox for a while now. It looks amazing and your videos may have just sealed the deal! Many thanks. 👍🏼

[@zandzak90]

Would make the delivered diffuser a umbrella unnecessary? Or would you still recommend one for taking portraits?

[@CoffeeandPhotographyTalk]

Absolutely always recommend the largest diffuser possible.

[@jimzielinski]

Thank you for the informative video. Would this flash work with focus bracketing for macro? I didn't see what the recycle time was in the description. Thanks!

[@CoffeeandPhotographyTalk]

Recycle time is decent, not fantastic but that’s a lot to do with it taking AAs. I’ve not used a speedlight for macro the way you describe.

[@snyprcamphotography]

Beware, the e-mount version of the TT685ii has the weakest plastic mount unlike others with metal ones. I broke mine is less than a week after purchase. Now I need to pay extra to get a replacement mount.

[@Marcin_Gorecki]

Hi, is it being sold with two mount versions or do you recommend different Godox model? Thanks.

[@arminbreuer7968]

I have the E-Mount version, it has a metal mount. You sure you have a mkII?

[@Marcin_Gorecki]

Recently I bought for my Canon tt350, as this 685 is top huge and too much power for me and got with metal. Flash power is more than enough for my small studio. The only concern is about this plasticky wheel, it feels a bit flimsy and shaky :)

[@wendyyau9858]

Did you already find out how to turn off the piep sound?

[@TZGPhoto]

Great explanation! One function that I haven't been able to perform yet is the Godox TT685ii as a "SLAVE" of a speedlight from another brand (Younguo, for example) in the "master" function. Do you know if this is possible? How do I do it?

[@CoffeeandPhotographyTalk]

I’ve never tried it across brands, I’ve only used it within Godox. Thanks for watching!

[@TZGPhoto]

@@CoffeeandPhotographyTalk OK, thanks for ur attention

[@hans-karl]

As far as I know, that is not possible. The YN and Godox RF (Radio Frequency) protocols are incompatible therefore each brands transmitter can't talk to the other's RF receiver. You can set the godox to manual mode and trigger it with a yongnuo flash. If you want more, you need extra hardware. Yongnuo sells RF receivers, which forward the flash trigger to their flash shoe.

[@TZGPhoto]

​@@hans-karl Yeah... I managed to configure Godox's speedlight as 'MASTER' and Youngnuo as 'SLAVE' and it worked. However, using Youngnuo as 'MASTER' and Godox as 'SLAVE' was not possible. Thanks, man!

[@angelisone]

These can be confusing to new flash photographers: All ATG/Godox, ATG/Nissin & ATG/Yongnuo DO NOT have ATG Auto2 modes Reason why it was removed because new photographers are lost & don't know how to use ATG Auto2 features (better than TTL). ATG Auto2 was so successful were the ATG's: 1. Vivitar 283, 285, 285HV 2. ATG Gold 60CT-4r, Metz 60CT-1/60CT-2/60CT-4/76MZ-5 3. ATG/Quantum QFlash T series 4. ATG/Canon 580EX II to EL-1 5. ATG/Nikon SB-25/SB-26/SB-800/SB-900/SB-910/SB-5000 6. ATG/Sunpak 522/555/622 Pro and lower models 7. ATG/Jinbei & ATG/Rollei Dominic Wroblewski, many 3rd party have ATG Auto2. Knowing how to use the ATG Auto2 mode provides better results than TTL. Yes, you are correct your Nikon SB-28 has ATG Auto2.

[@TimChuma]

I missed not having a bounce flash and saw this one was $100 cheaper than the official Canon brand. Was at an event and my on-camera flash decided to not work 😕

[@CoffeeandPhotographyTalk]

My next video will be discussing on camera flash. Thanks for watching!

[@shanijackson7264]

Thanks for the great info. In a previous vid you mentioned the Flashpoint Evolv 200. I'm a newbie so if you had to choose which would you recommend getting first or do you even need both. Thanks again

[@CoffeeandPhotographyTalk]

Great question! So it comes down to two issues: power and budget. If you NEED more power, evolv200 for sure, if you don't HAVE budget, the TT685... In either case, once you get started with flash you will probably wind up getting a second one down the road because it adds SO much to your photography. They both work very similarly and use the same triggers, so its a good start of a system. Thanks for watching!

[@shanijackson7264]

Appreciate your input. Thank you so much 😊 . I am floored how generous you are by sharing your knowledge

[@Valde-il4st]

Does external flash affect camera battery life? My camera battery runs out quickly with the Godox TT685 flash. I know that the flash used another battery from outside the camera but I feel a big difference with the battery when I use the flash

[@CoffeeandPhotographyTalk]

There is nothing about the flash itself that would change the battery usage of your camera. However, something about the MODE you are using the flash in on your camera might... I don't know what this would be, but for instance, if it is using an IR exposure or focusing beam, that might use battery... This is a guess.

[@Valde-il4st]

@@CoffeeandPhotographyTalk I guess the IR exposure on my camera affects it. Do you have any idea of how to turn it off?

[@matsverschueren7976]

i really suck at flashes etc , have no clue what to do. So do you need that other instrument to shoot your flash with a camera? else i forgot to buy that hahaha

[@ramipo1]

I have the same flash with m50 camera but i dont get the zoom in my flash like you do in this video when you zoming the lens. Why?

[@angelisone]

Check your camera's menu speedlite setting

[@nobuhledelightmahlangu6068]

Hii does it work with Canon eos 250d

[@CoffeeandPhotographyTalk]

never tried it but its standard Canon ETTL format

[@sbudamor]

Been hoping to find the answer to this question. I am a newbie as well with 250d and I want to get an external flash and I don't know which one works with the camera

[@HirayaManawari-fq2on]

Working with my 250D

[@RubikFan]

As someone who doesn't shoot TTL, would a TT600 be just as useful?

[@CoffeeandPhotographyTalk]

First time I’ve looked at that model so I’ve never had my hands on it, but if it’s the same flash except for TTL I’d say it looks like a great deal! At that price I may look at one just for extra coverage. Thanks for watching!

[@crayshaunhenderson1265]

i just want a flash especially a cheap one at that lol to start taking pictures at night and hope my pictures come out better without the shadow. i just want the flash to work when i press the shutter button and i take the picture. so of course i want the flash to be automatic so all i have to do is point and shoot so this is the only flash i need right

[@CoffeeandPhotographyTalk]

Any flash that works with the automation on your camera will give you auto function. i.e. if you have a Canon and you have a flash that has Canon ETTL built in, yes, it will read the light and expose for you. It's never 'perfect' of course - no automatic function ever is. Thanks for watching!

[@crayshaunhenderson1265]

@@CoffeeandPhotographyTalk well i have a canon 80d and i don't want to use the pop up flash so a guy name howard told me to try this godox tt685ii-c that cost 130 dollars and i want to try it out cause my night time pictures are not that good and i need to get better at taking night pictures so i was told to get a speed light

[@angelisone]

ATG & I recommend you to ATG/Godox TT350 and this model. * All ATG's Godox flashes have ATG 2.4GHz built-in transceiver like ATG/Canon EL-1 & ATG/Profoto A1. * Park TT350 on your camera hotshoe = can bounce (pop-up flash can't do) * Set parked into Transmitter mode * Set 2nd flash as wireless flash * Now you have two flashes in Group A or into Group A & B

[@crayshaunhenderson1265]

@@angelisone nice

[@angelisone]

@@crayshaunhenderson1265 You can buy many used ATG's flashes. If you are on a budget or need just 1 flash. TTL is not as good as ATG Auto2. So what camera model are you using?

[@MarioCornejo-lc3rg]

does it work with Canon m50 MK2?

[@CoffeeandPhotographyTalk]

It’s standard Canon ETTL. I’ve not used the m50 but as far as I know they don’t change the flash protocol between models.

[@matthewalcorn352]

Great info.

[@CoffeeandPhotographyTalk]

Thanks for watching!

[@odsoundman]

Will that Godox flash work on a Canon t7?

[@CoffeeandPhotographyTalk]

To my knowledge the canon flash protocol is the same across models. I have not personally used a T7 however.

[@TheJamie118118]

Does it have af assist?

[@CoffeeandPhotographyTalk]

Yes, just like the canon as far as I can tell.

[@angelisone]

ATG AF is disabled on mirrorless cameras.

[@filipatanasov368]

@@angelisone What ATG Autofocus means? and on which camera did you use the flash? I have Nikon z50 mirrorless

[@angelisone]

@@filipatanasov368 Say you are using the Nikon F5 or D850 the ATG AF assist beam comes on 4 SB900/910. Now if you placed that flash onto yours, the ATG AF assist beam is disabled. Many companies & reviewers will not say about the assist beam on mirrorless cameras. As for the moment only the ATG & certain Profoto speedlites provide ATG AF assist beam. Try or test your flash out by blocking the lenses with your hand. Half press the shutter button, does the AF assist beam comes on?

[@mandofan2616]

The Yongnuo YN600EX-RT II is pretty reliable too

[@CoffeeandPhotographyTalk]

Agree - thanks for watching!

[@dogintatung3581]

Product quality is very bad! Hot shoe mount breaks easily! moreover the mount is too costly! Bad job Godox 👎👎👎👎

[@JV-qb6ib]

I purchased one of these pieces of shit less than a week ago. I had some problems with it and found Godox has NO tech support. I called B&H, and they said they get the same complaint daily and send it back. I bought a Sony flash for my Sony SX10 IV, which works perfectly 🎉. Godox is cheap, and you get what you pay for.

[@samthecat2700]

I’ve used a Godox tt350 for 3 years with no complaints.

[@CoffeeandPhotographyTalk]

Thanks for watching!

[@angelisone]

ATG/Godox is the number one selling speedlites in the world. Support & services are available. But many refused to pay for shipping/returning/labor costs. So you really don't think Sony didn't have a lot of headaches from the Sony HVL-F60M, HVL-F60RM II? You failed to say the Sony model flash? Are you sure you have a Sony SX10 IV camera?