Godox V860iii Speedlite - Complete Walkthrough

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  • Опубликовано: 31 май 2024
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    Video Contents:
    00:00 - Intro
    00:25 - Unboxing
    01:31 - Physical Overview
    07:24 - Mounting Your Flash
    08:35 - On-camera Operation
    08:56 - TTL and Exposure Compensation
    10:02 - Adjusting Zoom
    12:04 - TCM Function
    13:18 - TTL/Manual Hard Switch
    13:37 - Manual Mode
    15:31 - Sync Modes and FEB
    17:01 - Multi Mode/RPT
    19:35 - Autofocus Assist Beam
    20:28 - Wireless Operation
    20:46 - Master/TX Mode
    24:04 - S1/S2 (Optical) and PC Sync triggering
    26:15 - Radio Receiving/RX Mode
    28:28 - Pairing a Controller
    33:14 - Custom Functions Menu
    38:38 - Factory Reset
    39:03 - Canon-Specific Instructions
    42:05 - Conclusion
    RAISING THE BAR
    Godox's beloved V860 flashes just keep getting better! Built around a rechargeable lithium battery, these flashes have been outperforming speedlites from the big camera brands since 2015. This third iteration brings a suite of performance and quality of life upgrades. Once you use one, you'll never look back!
    THE STROBEPRO DIFFERENCE
    Strobepro is the largest distributor of Godox products in Canada. Give yourself peace of mind with Strobepro's helpful staff, in-house 2-year warranty, and Calgary-based service centre.
    LITHIUM-POWERED
    Compared to a conventional flash that uses four AA batteries, you'll see a huge improvement to both recycle times and shots per charge. We're talking a full power recycle of just 1.5 seconds, and 480 full power shots before you'll need to reach for your charger. Don't risk missing a shot!
    X-SERIES WIRELESS
    The built-in 2.4GHz radio receiver offers full power control and triggering without the need for an attached receiver. Just a single radio transmitter is all you’ll need to have full control over all your V860iii flash units. Use your flash on-camera, off-camera, or as a radio master!
    IMPROVED MENUS
    The menu system has received an overhaul to be quicker and more intuitive. Particularly improved is the radio master interface, allowing you to easily control other Godox flashes and strobes from the V860iii's rear display.
    QUICK-RELEASE LOCK
    A minor complaint with previous iterations of the V860 was its somewhat fiddly wheel-lock for its hot-shoe. The V860iii has a simplified button and lever style lock that will speed things up for you.
    LED MODELING LIGHT
    A small but bright LED has been added to the front of the flash body, and can be used as a focusing aid or as a rough preview of where your bare flash will land.
    TTL
    TTL mode allows your camera to automatically set the power and zoom of the flash.
    HSS
    High Speed Sync allows you to shoot shutter speeds up to 1/8000s. Perfect for freezing action and giving you full control of the ambient light, even in the bright midday sun.
    200MM ZOOM
    The huge 20-200mm zoom range allows the flash to push light as far or wide as you'd reasonably want to. Flip out the wide-angle diffuser, and your 20mm zoom will spread to 14mm.
    EXPANDED TILT ANGLES
    The V860iii brings added flexibility to the tilt and swivel mechanisms. Swivel from 0 to 330 degrees horizontally, and tilt from -7 to 120 degrees vertically.
    DEDICATED TTL/MANUAL SWITCH
    A small switch on the front of the flash-body can quickly switch you between TTL and Manual modes. When using the V860iii on camera, it provides a quick and tactile way to cycle between modes without entering internal menus.
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Комментарии • 195

  • @kwomack5399
    @kwomack5399 Год назад +14

    100 times better than the Godox tutorial, thank you!

    • @Strobepro
      @Strobepro  Год назад +1

      Thank you! Glad you found it helpful. :)

  • @suniltube100
    @suniltube100 8 месяцев назад +3

    Thank you sooo much sir, your way of telling is so nice, and definitely all will understand ..May god bless you always sir

  • @amaralthais
    @amaralthais 8 месяцев назад +2

    I'm a new photographer and bought this flash a while ago.. i never used it, cause I had absolutely no idea how to work with it. This tutorial saved me haha. I have an event next Saturday and was sweating bullets, so worried my photos would all be dark. Thank you so much for this video!

    • @Strobepro
      @Strobepro  8 месяцев назад

      Glad you found it helpful!

  • @RickMentore
    @RickMentore 2 года назад +3

    Its fantastic how you thoroughly go over the features. Nice job.

  • @teddeveaux7429
    @teddeveaux7429 14 дней назад +1

    very informative one of the best tutorial on the flash

  • @hermanbosman7127
    @hermanbosman7127 3 месяца назад +1

    Great video! Thanks for spending so much time on this...lifesaver!!! 💯

  • @mickeyreyes3189
    @mickeyreyes3189 9 месяцев назад +1

    I can’t thank you enough for this detailed walkthrough, I was losing my mind trying to figure out why my flash wasn’t working when I would attach it to the camera. Keep up the good work!

    • @Strobepro
      @Strobepro  9 месяцев назад

      You're very welcome!

  • @richschmitt100
    @richschmitt100 2 года назад +5

    Thanks Jesse, great job explaining all the functions. You are a really good teacher. Enjoy your videos and keep them coming.

  • @psoon04286
    @psoon04286 Год назад +12

    Appreciate the thorough review. Answers all my questions about the differences from the older model and I certainly appreciate the little improvements like the hot shoe locking mechanism, the hidden pocket for the foot and the ‘manual/TTL’ switch👍🏼👍🏼 Cheers from Surrey, BC😄

  • @NaluCreations
    @NaluCreations Год назад +4

    Thank you so much for creating a straight forward, concise and extremely useful video!!! Love how you sectioned it off with features specific to Canon. Thank you so much!

  • @davidtellam7421
    @davidtellam7421 2 года назад +9

    Thank you so much Jesse. I've been waiting for a clear tutorial. This was it. I have this with the X2T. Great combo. As someone new to flash, I eventually got everything working but didn't quite know how. I would hit something and everything would stop working - and I'd spend the rest of the evening in the dark wondering what I'd done wrong. This was very clear. 🙂

  • @lynncrow4718
    @lynncrow4718 7 месяцев назад +1

    just got my new godox flash and this is so excellent. my Nikon flashes have been terrible... I can't wait to shoot my next event. THANK YOU...

  • @sornberg
    @sornberg Год назад

    I just bought a v860iii-s and your video is a god-send. Very well done and very, very informative!

  • @haroldnavarro9055
    @haroldnavarro9055 2 месяца назад

    The cleanest, very neat and very organize video tutorial! Very clear to understand. Love your channel.

  • @NishanSaliya
    @NishanSaliya 5 месяцев назад +1

    Thank you so much for this great full tutorial. I am a new photographer and I really wanted to know how my Flasher works. This video really covers all that I need. Love it!

  • @bkcampb
    @bkcampb Месяц назад +1

    Excellent excellent lesson . You get top score for very little babbling!!!! I’ll be looking for more from you, this is my first time seeing you. Good job well done

  • @markus_knoedel
    @markus_knoedel 4 месяца назад

    Thank you. Still a great introduction video. Just got the flash and now I am a lot wiser.

  • @marioluiz8773
    @marioluiz8773 2 года назад +1

    excellent tutorial. I just bought it and the explanation is helping me to get the best out of this flash. Thanks

  • @luvo_studio
    @luvo_studio 2 года назад +1

    Wow!!!! Thank you sooooo much!!!! I underused my V860ii flash so much. Will do a lot better after this video....You've just upped my game! Thank you!!!

  • @jasonrossrealty
    @jasonrossrealty Год назад +2

    This video is GOLD!! And thank you so much for showing exactly how to reset when things go crazy off the rails.

  • @callmehank1662
    @callmehank1662 Месяц назад +1

    Waiting for my light to arrive, learned a lot already, Cheers, I am sure I will be back.

  • @sidsquid1
    @sidsquid1 Год назад +1

    Excellent, well done. BTW your narrative says you can't have auto zoom when you're in manual mode, but you can - as your visual actually shows. You've answered a few questions I had, so thanks for that.

  • @pavelvoitukovic2412
    @pavelvoitukovic2412 Год назад

    Thank you so much for this tutorial. Got all my questions answered here! Really appreciate 👏

  • @Mark-qs2gn
    @Mark-qs2gn 2 года назад +2

    Finally! A great tutorial on this product! Subscribing!

  • @youreagent
    @youreagent 3 месяца назад

    Very excellent presentation and overview. Thank you!

  • @demonhunter20
    @demonhunter20 6 месяцев назад +1

    Excellent tutorial! I needed to know what was TCM for.

  • @Ferrari7a
    @Ferrari7a 2 года назад +3

    Very helpful. Not too fast and not too slow

  • @StephenCaudillPhoto
    @StephenCaudillPhoto Год назад +1

    Great overview. Concise and very helpful. I was pulling out my hair trying to get my Flashpoint trigger to work with my flash off-camera. Bookmarked, because I don't remember so well any more.

  • @pajonazare
    @pajonazare 2 года назад +1

    This is a great tutorial, I was having a hard time to connect it to my xpro. Thank you very much

  • @Dnich1000
    @Dnich1000 Год назад +1

    Thanks for walkthrough! Very helpful and through!

  • @DavidCentaura
    @DavidCentaura 2 года назад +1

    Wow, very nice and informative instructions. Thank you.

  • @JessaWanders
    @JessaWanders Год назад

    This is so helpful!!! This is my first flash!!! Thank you for the tutorial

  • @chrisschindler7634
    @chrisschindler7634 Год назад

    Fantastic video! I really needed this.

  • @bme7491
    @bme7491 6 месяцев назад +1

    These plus a couple of Godox 32" octagon softboxes were a good fit for my use cases.

  • @rodrigogregoriodelasheras5246
    @rodrigogregoriodelasheras5246 3 месяца назад

    What a video, I have sean a lot and the was the video that told me just what I needed to know thank you and excellent, it has a lot of tecnical information about the flash

  • @dougnelson423
    @dougnelson423 11 месяцев назад +1

    What a great video. So helpful.

  • @LennyMeidan
    @LennyMeidan 11 месяцев назад

    Perfect walkthrough. Thanks. 👋👋

  • @andye300
    @andye300 Год назад

    Fantastic tutorial and easy to understand!!

  • @sparkybp09
    @sparkybp09 Год назад

    Nice thorough explanation. Tx

  • @vitorcanejo
    @vitorcanejo 2 года назад

    Thank you. You’ve helped me so much.

  • @katemaxwell6061
    @katemaxwell6061 8 месяцев назад +1

    Excellent guide, thank you 🙏

  • @ponceje2011
    @ponceje2011 Год назад +1

    Thank you so much for this video. Super helpful. I got three Godox V860IIN Flashes and an X2T. Hoping to do some fun portraits with Nikon Z72. :)

  • @johnharkness6095
    @johnharkness6095 5 месяцев назад +2

    This was an excellent video of how to use the Godox flash. Straight forward and easy to understand! Thank you!

  • @mossgatherer1797
    @mossgatherer1797 Год назад +1

    This is so thorough, thank you!

  • @andyv6127
    @andyv6127 2 года назад

    Thanks, that was really informative

  • @wayneviglione6879
    @wayneviglione6879 6 месяцев назад

    Excellent. The written manual was not so helpful but this was an exceptional guide for the new user.

  • @imzaazmi
    @imzaazmi Год назад +1

    Thank you for this tutorial ❤️❤️

  • @Omiefury
    @Omiefury 5 месяцев назад

    Excellent tutorial!

  • @applepiephotoandvideo5936
    @applepiephotoandvideo5936 2 года назад

    This is very helpful. Thanks!

  • @NickFowlerPhotographer
    @NickFowlerPhotographer 2 года назад

    Great explanation - thank you 👍

  • @bromesko
    @bromesko Год назад

    Thank´s for a very great video. Hope it also will work for my Fuji GFX.

  • @grantpetras1396
    @grantpetras1396 Год назад

    Thankyou very much. I was ready to launch this into oblivion,...could not get it work properly, was not reading the focal/zoom ....until I pushed the diffuser back in .5 of a mm and presto .
    Thankyou. Owe you one.

  • @LOTUSARTSTUDIO-gx8yf
    @LOTUSARTSTUDIO-gx8yf Год назад

    Wonderful explaination. Thank you 🙏

  • @accion-tech688
    @accion-tech688 2 года назад

    muy bien video , todo muy claro .. gracias !!!

  • @dakatso13
    @dakatso13 Год назад

    good explanation :-) Thank you

  • @paigeofstylez
    @paigeofstylez 5 месяцев назад

    I just bought this and the XproC trigger

  • @HansStuurman
    @HansStuurman Год назад

    Thanks for this super video

  • @366nina
    @366nina Год назад +1

    Thank you u were great

  • @bewegt
    @bewegt Год назад

    great explanations, but I'm a bit confused anyway, which mode do I have to use if I want to shoot in afc burst mode for catching animals with my Panasonic S1R, Highspeed sync or RPT?

  • @WimVanWambeke
    @WimVanWambeke Год назад +1

    Thank you for this walkthrough. I have the olympus controller and the olympus version of the flash. If i buy a canon version of the flash, will it also be possible to use it offcamera with my olympus controller?

  • @SunnySingh-xx6uo
    @SunnySingh-xx6uo 2 месяца назад

    Is there a way to disable the pre-flash function when using the V860iii as a master on comera? I've noticed it will always fire when using off camera flash and Godox says it's a pre-flash for communications. Do you know if this affects photos in anyway?

  • @drakewhite9648
    @drakewhite9648 2 года назад

    Excellent video. Very helpful. Can you recommend a TTL off-camera flash cord for the Fuji XT-3?

  • @thilinaalagiyawanna3680
    @thilinaalagiyawanna3680 6 месяцев назад

    Thank you

  • @MagicianDerrickRose
    @MagicianDerrickRose Год назад

    great tutorial. Thank you!!!!

  • @JulesMoyaert_photo
    @JulesMoyaert_photo Год назад

    👍👍👍❤ Thank you! Subscribed (Colorado).

  • @user-yt9sx5nw3c
    @user-yt9sx5nw3c 8 месяцев назад

    Very well explained👍

    • @Strobepro
      @Strobepro  8 месяцев назад

      Thank you 🙂

  • @tatianaleal9915
    @tatianaleal9915 27 дней назад

    Thanks!

  • @RajanLakule
    @RajanLakule 6 месяцев назад

    Hi, very useful and clean presentation. I have been using V1 and expecting to get V860iii in a day or two. The newest Sony cameras like A7Riv and A7RV have in camera body direct flash control for Sony flashes. Do the Godox flash V1 and V860iii are compatible with the same feature where the in body settings can control the flash? Thank you

  • @sheklung
    @sheklung Год назад

    Sir,
    Thanks for the full explanation. It's nice and useful.
    I discovered that my Nikon D7000 has a delay of around 1-second flash after I press the shutter button. Have you ever experienced that? I cancelled delay exposure mode and the problem still exists. Do you know what's going on? Thanks.

  • @RajanLakule
    @RajanLakule 5 месяцев назад

    The Godox V860iii is not compatible with the settings of in camera body flash control available with newer Sony camera like A7IV, A7RV. The settings called “external flash settings “ under flash settings in these cameras is greyed out when V860iii is attached on hot shoe or connected as off camera flash. Can a firmware update to V860iii be a solution to make it compatible with a very useful function within camera body to use the Godox flash to its fullest potential like the Sony Flashes? Kindly reply

  • @cashino
    @cashino Год назад

    Thank you 🙂

  • @elboogie2324
    @elboogie2324 Год назад

    I'm considering picking this up, the V1, and the AD200 Pro. Not at the same time. I already have a TT600, and the MS300v

  • @nathanmontalvo4234
    @nathanmontalvo4234 Год назад

    Hello, my question is…is there a way to turn off the flash head and only use the modeling lamp???
    Thanks in advance 😁❤️

  • @cosciblog
    @cosciblog Год назад

    any idea why autocus light doesnt work for me? Sony Alpha 6300, TTL Mode(not iTTL). Bought the S/Sony Model

  • @DrUndoTattoo
    @DrUndoTattoo Год назад

    I just bought this flash for my Sony a seven IV however my flash never says I Dash TTL it just says TTL and also I never get the millimeters of my lens showing up even in the automatic is there an adjustment I have to make or do I have a defective flash I’ve tried it with multiple lenses and it never tells me what millimeter lens I’m using all it tells me is what my f-stop is

  • @k3n12ock
    @k3n12ock 2 года назад +7

    Debated between the v860iii or the v1 but got this instead;

  • @AdStack-ie3fb
    @AdStack-ie3fb 2 месяца назад

    Thx for video. It was helpful. You didn't cover use of led light and power levels with flash. Is this covered on another video?

  • @NathaliaAbouSejaan
    @NathaliaAbouSejaan Год назад

    i just got godox v860 III
    but its not firing
    there's anythink that i can do with it ?

  • @Eightpspi
    @Eightpspi Год назад

    At 21:54 how to you get that M 1/4
    I want to be able to control the master power while controlling the other flashes

  • @naacpdekalb9447
    @naacpdekalb9447 2 года назад

    will the V860iii work with the Godox X1T off-camera remote

  • @FILMARCHIVCHEMNITZ
    @FILMARCHIVCHEMNITZ Год назад

    Danke. Das hat mir sehr geholfen. Eigentlich müsste der Hersteller so ein Video machen. Eine Bedienungsanleitung auf Deutsch, gibt es gar nicht.

  • @Enrique-the-photographer
    @Enrique-the-photographer Год назад +1

    I recently purchased this flash (didn’t get it yet) for the Fuji X-T4 but I have a Flashpoint R2 transmitter (for Fuji), will it trigger the Godox V860 III Fuji version?

  • @albertfedorov9038
    @albertfedorov9038 27 дней назад +1

    Very nice delivery, makes everything clear. Company’s tutorial is the worst (white gloves one)

    • @Strobepro
      @Strobepro  23 дня назад

      Glad you found our guide helpful!

  • @MDMiller60
    @MDMiller60 Год назад

    When I go to the menu in TTL normal mode, to turn on/off AF assist, I get m/ft, Zoom, STBY, etc.
    No AF. (Olympus) Camera is set for C-AF; was in single frame AF.

  • @sbshutterbug
    @sbshutterbug 2 года назад +1

    Thank you for the great tutorial. Can the battery be charged via the USB-C port in the flash?

    • @Strobepro
      @Strobepro  2 года назад +2

      Hi Greg,
      That port is for firmware updates only, but the external charger is powered via a USB-C cable so you can take advantage of expanded charging options.

  • @MDMiller60
    @MDMiller60 Год назад

    When I go back to Manual Mode, I have the TCM, the SYNC, but no S1/S2 and nothing for the 4th button.

  • @drmanhat4483
    @drmanhat4483 Год назад

    i bought the fuji one by accident... i have a canon. is this a big deal?

  • @rajagopalanramaswamy1212
    @rajagopalanramaswamy1212 3 месяца назад

    I missed a moment of using the flash during a macro shot of an insect in the field. I later realized that the camera shutter was on electronic shutter. Flash would operate only in mechanical and 1st curtain. You might want to mention this in your next video. Might help viewers using a mirrorless camera.

    • @Strobepro
      @Strobepro  3 месяца назад

      Thanks for the suggestion! It does come up every once in a while when we get calls for tech support.

  • @realJonSpringer
    @realJonSpringer Год назад

    Does this work with the Nikon Z9? Thanks! - Jon

  • @BoomingVisuals
    @BoomingVisuals 2 года назад +1

    Great Job. I just got this lash in and while I'm texting it out I notice that it keeps changing from ttl, muilti, and manual by itself. How do I stop this?

    • @Strobepro
      @Strobepro  2 года назад

      Hey, sorry for the late reply. I'm not sure what's going on there. Are you still experiencing this issue? It's not a common thing we encounter, but perhaps the mode button is stuck. If you bought it from us, please contact our support team.

  • @markhanebuthsanchez
    @markhanebuthsanchez 2 месяца назад

    How do I know when its done charging? When I charge it I see a red light

  • @AkaiMiso
    @AkaiMiso 17 дней назад

    Is there a way to set the default power when switching back to manual via the hard manual/ttl switch?

    • @Strobepro
      @Strobepro  14 дней назад +1

      Hmmm... we had a look and we can see why you would want that feature! The flash remembers its last power setting if the regular mode button is used, but it always defaults to 1/128 power when the hard switch is used. The hard switch is meant to speed things up for the user... I gotta say-it's kind of poorly implemented right now! Can't believe I didn't notice until now.
      We'll pass this feedback along to Godox and hope that they can address the problem with a firmware update.

  • @richardtabigue431
    @richardtabigue431 Год назад

    Im using this with my XT3 in manual mode, when the camera cant focus the flash switches to TTL on its own. Is that normal or is there a setting to prevent that from happening? thanks

    • @Strobepro
      @Strobepro  Год назад

      Hi Richard,
      That's a new one for us. You could try disabling FP in the camera's flash function menu and set the camera flash mode to M as well. The disadvantage is that you do need FP enabled to use HSS.
      We'll pass this on to Godox, because that's definitely some odd behavior from the flash that might be able to be addressed in a firmware update. You might try updating the firmware on your X-T3 if you haven't done that in a while. The V860iii flashes were made to be compliant with cameras on their latest firmware versions.

  • @kennguyen222
    @kennguyen222 7 месяцев назад

    *Does it have the same angle difference as the Canon "EX" speelight?*
    *Ex: the bottom 7 degree angle is for macro*

    • @Strobepro
      @Strobepro  6 месяцев назад

      Hi Ken,
      There is one click-stop down from the forward position that gives the flash a slight downward angle for macro. Not sure if it is a full 7 degrees.

  • @apusen5770
    @apusen5770 Год назад

    ধন্যবাদ

  • @michaelrose2652
    @michaelrose2652 5 месяцев назад

    Hi. I have this flash and i think it is great. One thing i cant figure out though. I put on my 50mm lens and i have the flash in TTL mode, but the flash zoom doesnt read what lens i have on, it is just blank until i spin the dial to 50mm. Why is the zoom not automatically detecting what lens i have on? Thanks

    • @Strobepro
      @Strobepro  5 месяцев назад

      Hi @michaelrose2652,
      If you are in auto zoom and you see three dashes instead of the focal length of your lens, it may be a communication issue with your specific lens. It may also be a communication issue between the camera and the flash. Some of Canon's newest bodies like the R10 may still have small compatibility issues that need to be sorted out with firmware. Are you able to tell us which camera and lens combo you are using?

    • @michaelrose2652
      @michaelrose2652 5 месяцев назад

      @@Strobepro Hi. I am using the flash with a Canon 80d paired with the 50mm 1.8 lens. The flash just will not recognize the prime lens and show it. All I see are three dashes. If the flash does not recognize my lens, will shooting in TTL mode on the flash even work?

  • @TresoBox
    @TresoBox 2 года назад +2

    wao, great tutorial, i think you forget to tell LED light power setting

    • @Strobepro
      @Strobepro  2 года назад +1

      Oh... Good eye! We may have to add an addendum that explains this.

  • @formx9796
    @formx9796 2 года назад +1

    Excuse me but the exact same flash has white balance problems I think cause I put my camera as cloudy but it changes after I take a photo you know why..?

    • @Strobepro
      @Strobepro  2 года назад

      That's a new one for us. Can you tell me which camera you are using?

  • @77.88.
    @77.88. 5 месяцев назад

    The instruction book looks pretty thin compared with your great video? Is there other books that pretty well expand the information in a simple way?

    • @Strobepro
      @Strobepro  5 месяцев назад

      Not that we're aware of, but feel free to reach out to us at hello@strobepro.com if you ever have any questions!

  • @krishnamoorthybala1362
    @krishnamoorthybala1362 Год назад

    Is compatible to Sony alfha 7IV Camera