Westcott FJ-X3 - Flash Trigger for Off-Camera Flash Photography

A quick guide to using flash triggers for off-camera flash photography. I demonstrate setting up a wireless radio flash trigger using a Westcott FJ-X3 trigger and a Westcott FJ400 strobe.
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[@edverosky]

This video features one brand of wireless flash trigger, but there are others including Godox/Flashpoint, which I've used also. I realize this is a super-quick how-to, so let me know if you'd like more in-depth coverage of any of the things mentioned in the video.

[@LongTimeTTFan]

Thanks a lot, Ed. Always enjoy your straight-to-the point vids. Good information. Clear demo.
Flash Photography seems the Best of the best of all your vids. Really appreciate your efforts and your knowledge.

[@edverosky]

Thanks. Go with what you know! 😊

[@IamWhoYouSayIam]

Hi Ed. Thank you for sharing.
I own a set of Godox lights and their legacy trigger. My issue is that the Godox triggers are angular which them cumbersome especially if you want to add other accessories to the cage.
Is it possible to use the FX-X3 to trigger other monolight brands such as the afore mentioned Godox system since FJ-X3 can be tilted to upright position to give way for other accessories near the Camera hotshoe?
Please SOS!

[@angelisone]

Not compatible & can't be done
ATG/Godox not the same as ATG/Jinbei. ATG has Sony RT & Profoto RT while ATG/Jinbei only has Canon RT

[@iwescott1991]

I’ve got my FJ200’s powered on and connected to my trigger. Taking photos or pressing the test button sets my lights off but when I try to change any of the settings on the trigger, it doesn’t change the settings on my lights. What am I doing wrong? I’ve been at it for a few hours now and there’s no trouble shooting vids on this.

[@charlesbertacini4496]

I have the same flash system. My transmitter is stuck on TTL. Do you know why?

[@charlesbertacini4496]

I’m new to Westcott. Trying to figure this out

[@anthonykellyman5652]

how do you put it in sleep mode?

[@edverosky]

Just scroll through the modes. Sleep is “SLP”.

[@kifley19]

I wish the trigger came with a battery charger to charge the batteries instead of having to charge the battery while its connected to the trigger rendering the trigger useless while the battery is dead. Makes no sense.

[@wellwhatthen10101]

The westcott is very easy to use good video, But i have to say Ed i hope you don't hold your camera like that all the time it sets a bad example the old way three points of support cannot be beaten and this is always good practice.

[@edverosky]

Depends. I tend to do that with the mirrorless and have had no problems. The image is right there in front of me; like a camera phone, like a ground glass (RZ, RB 67).