Great tutorial. I am an amateur and not using these devices daily, so it is nice to be able to have a quick refresher if it has been a while since using them.
I have the Neewer Z1, pretty much the same flash as the V1 just different naming and this video SERIOUSLY helped me understand the my speedlight. You sir, are an amazing man.
Fantastic video!! I'm very much a visual person, so seeing everything laid out and explained in depth REALLY helped me understand this light - thank you!
Thank you. Clear information! I know it's a great flash but Ive had a lot of trouble adjusting to it from my other system, so this is extremely helpful.
Your video is so awesome and helped me understand the flash. But in ETTL - A mode, I am not seeing it syncing the focus length and exposure with the lens. What am I doing wrong?
In your video “Godox V1 TTL Speedlite - Complete Walkthrough” at timestamp 7:53 when turning on the flash, the menu is showing “TCM - SYNC - FEB” In the video “Godox XPro II (2024) Radio Controller Complete Walkthrough” at timestamp 17:56 when turning on the flash the menu is showing only “TCM” How do I access the “SYNC - FEB” options in the menu? I have tried several times without any success. Thanks in advance.
Beats my ProFoto A1! Really impressed with the V1's battery design, modeling light, strong magnetic attachment for modifiers, nice clean and functional design and quality build. Thanks!
Excellent video - very helpful and comprehensive. I have just purchased a Nikon Z 8, with no mechanical shutter. Do you know if HSS and Z8 is working properly with Godox Speedlite V1 for Nikon?
We haven't independently confirmed it yet, but the Z8 should be fully compatible with the V1's latest firmware. Strobepro has sold hundreds of V1N flashes, and I haven't heard any specific complaints about the Z8. We hope that no news is good news!
Great concise video. I'm not quite sure of the modelling lamp's purpose. Can it be used as a light source without the flash triggering? Love to see it in action. Newby to flash!
Thanks for the thorough video! I purchased the Flashpoint equivalent of this, hoping the V1 would talk to my Flashpoint R2 TTL speedlight, but so far I have not been successful. Is that not possible or is that user error? I have checked to make sure both units are on the same channel and I believe I had them in the proper master/slave relationship.
Hi Elisa, Depending on when you bought that R2 speedlite, it could potentially need a firmware update. V1 and V860ii flashes are definitely compatible.
Thank you this was a great video!! I wonder if you could answer I have the canon r3 and with the new hot shoe, will this be ok using this flash not worried about the waterproof. Canon does have a adapter some say you need it and some saw you don't!!!!! Hope you can answer Thank you this is the best video on RUclips for this flash.
Hi Debbie, We don't have much hands on experience with Canon's new accessory shoe, but I know there can be some pin alignment issues that will cause your camera to give you an error code. Carefully aligning the pins is less of an issue with a flash trigger like the XPro or X2T. A V1 flash could be more prone to sliding. For that reason, you might want to invest in the adapter even though it adds a bit of height to the setup.
Thank you a lot for getting back to me I just got the little adapter it is very small so that is good going to be trying OCF today I hope it goes good again thank you
simple question: how do you keep the menu light on? It keeps turning off and when we get to the wireless controls, turning it on activates the D channel
My question is where is the optical slave master setting?? In the v860 ii there use to be a lightning symbol indicating that it's a optical slave master ... If this has radio slave only then y does it have N optical reviver ? .. if it has optical slave control then where is it ?? Y is it not as easy to find just like the v860ii . ??? Major question is y is the master even firing ah flash in the first place ??? The receiver is not using optical slave when it's in radio mode. So y not just send the signal ?? Y is it firing and wasting my battery ?? ..
The optical master mode available on the V860ii is not available on the V1. Godox seems to be abandoning support for that feature, as it is not on the V860iii either. When in the radio master mode, you can change the mode on your master group to off (indicated by the double lines). If your master group is off, it will not flash, and it is still able to send the signal to any enabled groups. Two possible areas of confusion: 1. On the Canon version of the V1, your master does not get its own separate group indicated by M. Your master is always assigned to group A. So if you want to control the master independently, make sure none of your off-camera flashes are assigned to group A. 2. Even with the master set to off, the test button on the flash will give you a low power flash. The master will not flash when you trigger it through the hotshoe. I hope this information helps!
Hi Mike. As always great video. I have been roped into shooting two indoor events. Both candid - elementary school with fast moving kids and 50th HS reunion with slow moving seniors. I normally shoot landscapes with no flash with my R6, but have now purchased the Godox v1 just because of these two events. Should I stay with Program mode and E-TTL? Thanks.
Hi Michael, Program mode will function in TTL, but there are a lot of moving parts. If you are comfortable, we'd suggest setting a manual exposure with your shutter at or below your sync speed. You can then adjust your aperture as necessary, and TTL will take care of the rest. ISO can be left in auto if you wish! It's just nice to have control of the aperture at the very least so that you can keep groups of people in focus when you need to.
Hi Melanie, As long as you have the 2.4GHz version of the XT16 then it will work. You'll just need to look in the manual for the DIP switch diagram in order to set a channel. To put it on channel 1, set all switches to the down position. Once you've set your channel, move the selector to the group you assigned your V1 to, and you'll be able to control it in manual mode.
Hello and thank you for this video :) I've got a quick question, is it possible to automatic turn on the modeling lamp whenf focusing to have a focus on a dark place ? and then it turn off ?
Hi Brett, The label for the receiver mode was changed to "Rx" in a firmware update after we published this video. All of the functions are still the same.
hi and thanks for the informative video, but do you also have one about shooting burst with flash? I am beginner in shooting with flash and can't find out what settings or flash I need for make that possible with my Panasonic S1R in AFC, because then the flash sometimes fires only 1x time... right now I use it with the Godox V860IIIo
Hi, I am new to flash photography and just bought the V1. I don't have the Flash Exposure Bracketing option on my LCD. I am using the V1 on a Sony A6700. Is FEB not an option for this camera? Thanks in advance!
Great video, but I cannot for the life of me get my Sony A7iii to work with it as a bracketed set up - I can't seem to get it on ETTR,... any suggestions? google has failed me!
Can you use HSS with the V1 off camera? Whenever I go into the "orange" mode if I activate HSS on my trigger it doesn't register in the "orange" mode on the V1.
Hi Great tutorial, At the same time I have a problem that the flash fails to work together with the camera And unfortunately it is not clear to me what the problem is
thank you for the info but I might be missing something, I have the the nikon version, when I switch mine on and in i-ttl mode there is no sync button, this only appears when I go to M (manual mode) how do I get it for I-ttl mode?? thanks
Hello, I just purchased the Sony version and have it paired with my a7iii. I noticed the auto zoom isn’t working as did yours in the video. Manual zoom is working ok. Any suggestions or answers as to why? Thanks!
Have a somewhat dumb question, but don’t think it was covered in the vid. When using Wireless mode, it seems to not work when the camera is set to Auto. Even when I turn wireless on, when I hit the shutter it goes back to regular ETTL. Is this expected behavior, or am I doing something wrong or have a faulty flash?
Thank you for the tutorial! I wish manufacturers could start making quality videos like this instead of us reading confusing manuals.
Amen! The manuals are written by ENGINEERS for ENGINEERS and not for the average consumer who purchased the product.
100% agree.
Most comprehensive explanation of V1 i’ve seen on RUclips ! Excellent!
Holy cow. This video was EXACTLY what I was looking for. Really, really well done. Thank you very much.
Best Godox V1 tutorial hands down!!!
Thanks!
Thank you very much for the support!
Great tutorial. I am an amateur and not using these devices daily, so it is nice to be able to have a quick refresher if it has been a while since using them.
This video was one of the most useful, straightforward and instructive views I've encountered! TY!!!
I have the Neewer Z1, pretty much the same flash as the V1 just different naming and this video SERIOUSLY helped me understand the my speedlight. You sir, are an amazing man.
Fantastic video!! I'm very much a visual person, so seeing everything laid out and explained in depth REALLY helped me understand this light - thank you!
Making sense out of chaos. Thank you. I had been looking for you!
Very thorough yet concise. This is the type of video I learn from. It's all about the subject. Thank you.
this is the best video I have seen for the Godox V1 , thank you so much for putting this up.
Best video I’ve seen on the V-1!
Loved the simplicity, yet some more real life situation examples is always appreciated. Thanks a ton
Thanks a bunch for this amazing information, you save me ❤
This is exceptional and educational I was anticipating whether to buy this flash or not now my mind is completely made up.
Fantastic! Thank you for your down-to-earth style. I learned a lot.
Well explained, recommended to watch full!
Thank you a lot. im new to photography and this is my first flash, so i was lost!
Thank you for such an informative video. Just love the clean and simple explanation. Kudos Jessey!
Glad it was helpful!
Thanks for this tutorial! Finally I understand everything!
Peace be with you. Thanks a lot I needed this tutorial.😊
Great video, many thanks! I love my new godox even more now, thanks to you!
Super good explanation. Great job. Keep rocking 👌👌
Thank you! Thus is very clear and straightforward
Thank you. Clear information! I know it's a great flash but Ive had a lot of trouble adjusting to it from my other system, so this is extremely helpful.
Awesome detailed explanation! Your video helped me be comfortable before my purchase.
Great to hear!
Superb expaining the godox flash. Thank u
Excellent video, Jessie. Thank you! 🙏
Simply brilliant explanation. Thank you !
Glad it was helpful!
I just ordered this speedlite. Thank for the useful of this video.
Perfect video. Thank you. I love my V1
Superb video, nicely explained and very comprehensive, thank you so much.
Your video is so awesome and helped me understand the flash. But in ETTL - A mode, I am not seeing it syncing the focus length and exposure with the lens. What am I doing wrong?
Same problem here with the Nikon Z6
Great Video, Just purchased the V1 and controller, this has saved me a lot of time setting it up.
WONDERFUL TUTORIAL!! Thank you so much for sharing.
This is great! It's coming on Monday and now I'm ready. Thank you.😊
excellent product it is a revelation in the industry , Thanks for the turotial.
In your video “Godox V1 TTL Speedlite - Complete Walkthrough” at timestamp 7:53 when turning on the flash, the menu is showing “TCM - SYNC - FEB”
In the video “Godox XPro II (2024) Radio Controller Complete Walkthrough” at timestamp 17:56 when turning on the flash the menu is showing only “TCM”
How do I access the “SYNC - FEB” options in the menu? I have tried several times without any success.
Thanks in advance.
Extremely useful, made very simple- congratulations, well done!
EXCELLENT thanks for producing this. It helped me so much
Thank You. I've always used the canon flash. What does the channel 21 then it reads RX mean. Thank you, Brenda
Beats my ProFoto A1! Really impressed with the V1's battery design, modeling light, strong magnetic attachment for modifiers, nice clean and functional design and quality build. Thanks!
well done my friend. Now I need to find one like this for the Godox trigger...
Awesome you have covered all the necessary information.
Excellent video - very helpful and comprehensive. I have just purchased a Nikon Z 8, with no mechanical shutter. Do you know if HSS and Z8 is working properly with Godox Speedlite V1 for Nikon?
We haven't independently confirmed it yet, but the Z8 should be fully compatible with the V1's latest firmware. Strobepro has sold hundreds of V1N flashes, and I haven't heard any specific complaints about the Z8. We hope that no news is good news!
Thank you for great walk through. Is there a way to set up so flash does fire to match shutter speed ?
Great tutorial! when I power up the V1 The modeling lamp is on and how do I turn it off?
Dedicated work out. Thanks a lot for your elaborate explanation.
Best explanation!
Great concise video. I'm not quite sure of the modelling lamp's purpose. Can it be used as a light source without the flash triggering? Love to see it in action. Newby to flash!
Great video. However, I've still about three questions, whom to ask?
a great informative video but could be plz make a video how to bounce flash during shoots?
thank you so much
Have the fixed the colour shift and high failure rate yet?
Simply superb! Thank you SO very much.🙏
Thanks for the thorough video! I purchased the Flashpoint equivalent of this, hoping the V1 would talk to my Flashpoint R2 TTL speedlight, but so far I have not been successful. Is that not possible or is that user error? I have checked to make sure both units are on the same channel and I believe I had them in the proper master/slave relationship.
Hi Elisa,
Depending on when you bought that R2 speedlite, it could potentially need a firmware update. V1 and V860ii flashes are definitely compatible.
so, what are the best settings to portraits with this amazing lamp?:)
Thank you this was a great video!! I wonder if you could answer I have the canon r3 and with the new hot shoe, will this be ok using this flash not worried about the waterproof. Canon does have a adapter some say you need it and some saw you don't!!!!! Hope you can answer Thank you this is the best video on RUclips for this flash.
Hi Debbie,
We don't have much hands on experience with Canon's new accessory shoe, but I know there can be some pin alignment issues that will cause your camera to give you an error code. Carefully aligning the pins is less of an issue with a flash trigger like the XPro or X2T. A V1 flash could be more prone to sliding. For that reason, you might want to invest in the adapter even though it adds a bit of height to the setup.
Thank you a lot for getting back to me I just got the little adapter it is very small so that is good going to be trying OCF today I hope it goes good again thank you
very very helpful! thank you
Hah! I didn't even know I had little foot stand, but it was right there in the pouch like you said it would be. 😀
Great tutorial, very thorough!
thank you so much ! very well done !
Thanks for this great instructional video! You may want to consider time stamps for a video this long.
Thanks for the feeback! It's something we've been adding to our latest videos, and we'll be slowly adding chapters to all of our video manuals.
simple question: how do you keep the menu light on? It keeps turning off and when we get to the wireless controls, turning it on activates the D channel
My question is where is the optical slave master setting?? In the v860 ii there use to be a lightning symbol indicating that it's a optical slave master ... If this has radio slave only then y does it have N optical reviver ? .. if it has optical slave control then where is it ?? Y is it not as easy to find just like the v860ii . ???
Major question is y is the master even firing ah flash in the first place ??? The receiver is not using optical slave when it's in radio mode. So y not just send the signal ?? Y is it firing and wasting my battery ?? ..
The optical master mode available on the V860ii is not available on the V1. Godox seems to be abandoning support for that feature, as it is not on the V860iii either.
When in the radio master mode, you can change the mode on your master group to off (indicated by the double lines). If your master group is off, it will not flash, and it is still able to send the signal to any enabled groups.
Two possible areas of confusion:
1. On the Canon version of the V1, your master does not get its own separate group indicated by M. Your master is always assigned to group A. So if you want to control the master independently, make sure none of your off-camera flashes are assigned to group A.
2. Even with the master set to off, the test button on the flash will give you a low power flash. The master will not flash when you trigger it through the hotshoe.
I hope this information helps!
Amazing Video!!!! Thank you
At 16:38 there is small arrow over the flash icon on the left. What is it mean?
Hi Jan,
This arrow will show up in Multi or TTL to indicate that the flash head is pointing upwards. Silly, we know.
amazing video!!!!!!
Thanks so much!
Very good. Thank you.
Hi Mike. As always great video. I have been roped into shooting two indoor events. Both candid - elementary school with fast moving kids and 50th HS reunion with slow moving seniors. I normally shoot landscapes with no flash with my R6, but have now purchased the Godox v1 just because of these two events. Should I stay with Program mode and E-TTL? Thanks.
Hi Michael,
Program mode will function in TTL, but there are a lot of moving parts. If you are comfortable, we'd suggest setting a manual exposure with your shutter at or below your sync speed. You can then adjust your aperture as necessary, and TTL will take care of the rest. ISO can be left in auto if you wish! It's just nice to have control of the aperture at the very least so that you can keep groups of people in focus when you need to.
@@Strobepro Thanks for your quick reply. I'll give that a try.
Great video.
Could I connect it to the XT16 trigger? and how please?
Hi Melanie,
As long as you have the 2.4GHz version of the XT16 then it will work. You'll just need to look in the manual for the DIP switch diagram in order to set a channel. To put it on channel 1, set all switches to the down position.
Once you've set your channel, move the selector to the group you assigned your V1 to, and you'll be able to control it in manual mode.
Hello and thank you for this video :)
I've got a quick question, is it possible to automatic turn on the modeling lamp whenf focusing to have a focus on a dark place ? and then it turn off ?
My V1c in the orange screen says "RX" and not slave ...what is the difference? and Can I change it?
Hi Brett,
The label for the receiver mode was changed to "Rx" in a firmware update after we published this video. All of the functions are still the same.
Great thorough Tutorial!!! THANK YOU!
Glad you enjoyed it!
hi and thanks for the informative video, but do you also have one about shooting burst with flash? I am beginner in shooting with flash and can't find out what settings or flash I need for make that possible with my Panasonic S1R in AFC, because then the flash sometimes fires only 1x time... right now I use it with the Godox V860IIIo
Hi, I am new to flash photography and just bought the V1. I don't have the Flash Exposure Bracketing option on my LCD. I am using the V1 on a Sony A6700. Is FEB not an option for this camera? Thanks in advance!
Excellent review and tutorial👍
Is this the same battery found in the AD200 ?
I wonder the same.
Great video, but I cannot for the life of me get my Sony A7iii to work with it as a bracketed set up - I can't seem to get it on ETTR,... any suggestions? google has failed me!
Can you use HSS with the V1 off camera? Whenever I go into the "orange" mode if I activate HSS on my trigger it doesn't register in the "orange" mode on the V1.
You look like Tapper from CNN buddy. Thanks for video!
Hi Great tutorial, At the same time I have a problem that the flash fails to work together with the camera
And unfortunately it is not clear to me what the problem is
thank you
thank you for the info but I might be missing something, I have the the nikon version, when I switch mine on and in i-ttl mode there is no sync button, this only appears when I go to M (manual mode) how do I get it for I-ttl mode?? thanks
Great video thank you so much. Everything is really well explained.
How do I set the zoom on my V1 on A (automatic) to get it to automatically zoom for my 24-70?
When adjusting the zoom, bringing it one click to the left past the minimum zoom should switch it to A.
I just purchased and wondering if the "A" is specific to canon. My flash has the "M" and wondering if this is ok for my canon cameras? Thanks
Brilliant
Great video. Thanks.
You are welcome!
Great Video!!!
Thanks!
Great tutorial. Extremely helpful !!!
I tried V1s with sony a7siii camera in auto mode. It does not pre fire so that the camera can take the metering.
great stuff! Thanks!
REALLY good video. Thank you!
Hello, I just purchased the Sony version and have it paired with my a7iii. I noticed the auto zoom isn’t working as did yours in the video. Manual zoom is working ok. Any suggestions or answers as to why? Thanks!
Thank you very much
Have a somewhat dumb question, but don’t think it was covered in the vid. When using Wireless mode, it seems to not work when the camera is set to Auto. Even when I turn wireless on, when I hit the shutter it goes back to regular ETTL. Is this expected behavior, or am I doing something wrong or have a faulty flash?
Can you adjust the length of time that the screen blue backlight remains on?
EDIT: Got it, never mind. It's in the menus.
when trying to set remote flash to slave mode, RX is the setting that comes up. Is RX the slave mode setting?
Hi Yahima,
Yes-Godox and a few other brands have changed their naming conventions for these radio modes.
Sync and Feb don't appear in my menu on the Fuji version... Or am I doing something wrong?