Godox TT600... My Favorite Flash!
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- čas přidán 12. 09. 2024
- Why is the Godox Thinklite TT600 my favorite speedlight flash since I started photography 15 years ago? Let's find out... This flash is also known as "Flashpoint Zoom Flash R2" sold by Adorama. This is a completely manual flash but it features wireless power control and high-speed-sync.
Godox TT600 Thinklite flash:
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Flashpoint R2 on Adorama:
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Godox XProN TTL flash trigger:
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Flashpoint R2 triggers:
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Video Notes:
- Godox X system transceiver is 2.4ghz, 32 channel with a 100 meter range.
- Standard AA batteries, but includes a port for external power (canon cord FPPPBP960CA).
- 1/3rd stop power increments from 1/128th a7r 5600K +-200k color temperature.
- 1/300 to 1/20000 second flash duration.
- Can act as a master controlling trigger.
- 20 to 200mm zoom head with pan and tilt.
- Multi mode capable (stroboscopic)
- 5 groups (A through E).
- Bounce card and wide angle diffuser built-in.
- Custom functions
-- SL = Sleep
-- FC = Focus confirm
-- bp = Beep setting
-- bL = Backlight setting
-- OS = Optical slave mode
- AF assist lamp. Recycle beep (on/off).
- Optical slave capable.
- Traditional sync port (nontraditional 3.5mm connector)
- R1 connector port for their older system.
- Easy to use interface for the most part. I had used one of Godox's more advanced flash and it was a pain to use. The TT600 is great for the most part. The function menu is a little cryptic, but the Flashpoint menu describes it.
- The plastics feel solid.
- The battery door is easy to use and locks solidly.
- Head rotation is a little stiff and sloshy, but vertical adjustment is easy and incrementally geared.
- It's hard to go wrong at this price.
#Godox #TT600 #GodoxTT600
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These low cost fully manual flash. Keep in mind their limitations before considering it. Highspeed sync only works wirelessly with the correct combination of trigger and camera. As an affiliate of these shops linked below, I earn from qualifying purchases. What matters is time from the click (usually 24 hours or less), not the product linked so I don't care if you buy this specific thing or not.
Godox TT600 Thinklite flash:
B&H: bhpho.to/2Gkxy7m
Amazon: amzn.to/2MosGQg
Used from KEH: shrsl.com/25lrd
ebay: ebay.us/a8qgv2
Walmart: bit.ly/34lSN4e
Flashpoint R2 on Adorama:
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Godox XProN TTL flash trigger:
B&H: bhpho.to/2GjQ8fG
Amazon: amzn.to/2FZO1yy
Used from KEH: shrsl.com/25lrf
ebay: ebay.us/Q8rhjM
Walmart: bit.ly/3ebOPzt
Flashpoint R2 triggers:
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Great review & tutorial. I bought mine after my Yongnuo transistor conked out. In comparison, Godox are rugged and well made. I've used it on camera, bounced & diffused on product shots (in Manual mode). Also great as Optical slave if you don't have triggers for fill light etc.. No TTL but who wants that?
I personally find full manual flash easier and more consistent to manage, especially when it's off-camera and multiple flash in the scene. Yeah, TTL is useful in some situations when all that's needed is fill.
That was a really comprehensive review. Keep up the good work
Thanks for the video. I was looking to sell my Metz and buy a couple of Godoxes, but wasn't sure about remote triggering. You explained every little thing.
Thank you for going step by step. This helped me follow along. Now the equipment is ready! =0)
Thanks for checking out my video!
Great job and thank you for putting this together and sharing
Thank you. I will buy 3 of them. And the trigger for Sony🙏
Nice! Glad it was helpful.
You have really explained it well my friend... Thanks alot
Thanks, I appreciate the feedback. I'm glad the video was useful to you.
@@ScottJWaldron pls keep making such great videos... U explain in basic and Layman terms.. that is really good
Very informative high quality review, thanks!
I learned a lot from your review. Thank you very much.
Thed, thanks for the comment. I'm glad the video helped out.
2020: ... I just got this flash, you want the red light flashing to tell you that your flash is working in the mode... he's being personal, it's also a good way to tell you that your flash is still working.
1. I was able to max out my shutter at 1/4000, F11, ISO400 at 1/4 power at 6ft away and I have an ALMOST exposed test frame. Can clearly see what it is. Couple stops down on shutter, done.
2. Another shot at 1/4000 F5.6 ISO 100 at 1/8th power at 6ft away and although is under exposed quite a bit, you can still see the subject. Couple stop on shutter, done.
3. Took a final shot, 1/2000, F11, ISO400 5ft ... shot exposed.
It does not take much for this light to produce great results. I can foresee this working very swell in daylight. Post up in the shade somewhere, drop that shutter down and bring that light even at 1/16 power and can probably produce some smooth results.. 1/8-1/4 at the most for non full pops. The light is a much much better kelvin than some of the other speedlites that are just too blue. This one blues perfectly and my white balance is fantastic. There's one on amazon for $58. GET IT PEOPLE!
Interesting to hear your thoughts on the flash. Thanks for checking out the video.
I am new to this flash game and am considering this as my first external flash. I've always been an available light type. Wondering if I can bounce off a reflector.
Bouncing it off a reflector should give you a larger softer light on your subject.
Very informative, Scott - THANKS! After watching this, this flash seems very much the same as the Godox TT685? A year ago, I bought the TT685 and its X1 trigger (which I prefer over the new trigger because it has a hot pass-thru shoe on top in case you want the trigger combined with on camera speedlight). Anyway, I am blown away that this TT600 has the HSS when off camera - Wow! So, I'd really like to get one because of the price and HSS feature, but feel like I'm missing something important. Can you help by explaining the difference between TT685 and TT600, please? Is the only difference that one has TTL and the other does not? Is that all? Thanks again.
PS: I didn't even know this flash existed before seeing your video - Ha. Subscribed.
I had a TT685 for a while, but eventually sold it. I prefer the simpler interface of the TT600 to the TT685 and I don't shoot on-camera flash much at all. The TT600 is a "dumb" flash where it has a single pin on the hotshoe. That means when on the camera all you get is triggering. Off camera is where this flash shines. Both on and off camera, TT600 has no *auto* power level adjustments (TTL) like the TT685 has. Meaning you always set the power of the flash either on the flash or through a trigger wirelessly. Though, with the type of flash photography I do, I rarely have any interest in letting the camera control flash power in some auto mode. When off camera you get wireless power control, groups, and HSS (with a trigger that supports it while it's on a camera that supports HSS... so not the XT16, but any of the X1T, XT32, X1Pro). Of course, cameras like the cheap Nikons that can't do HSS still won't be able to do HSS wirelessly (D3000 series). I've only used the Nikon X1T trigger and the XT16, but I assume you would get HSS with any of the X1T/XT32/X1Pro triggers for the brands they support on the proper camera of the given brand. The main drawback I see of the TT600 is that it doesn't have a USB port for firmware updates, so this flash will never support wireless zoom control.
Thank you for explaining this - much appreciated. I am convinced the TT600 is a bargain. I use an Olympus E-M5 Mark II for dual purposes of capturing real estate and outdoor scenes, so the TT600 will be wonderful if it can receive a signal as far away as the TT685 does (hundreds of feet, easily). I'll typically leave it on 20mm zoom (keep 12mm on the 685) since I like widely dispersed light. If the quality and reliability and build are anything like my TT685, this will make another happy camper for sure! Pretty exciting for a flash. Thanks so much, Sir.
I can't get the battery indicator to appear on the screen of the flash. Does anyone know how to make this appear? I am very happy with this flash otherwise, but I can't imagine how you work with a flash when you have no idea how low or high the batteries are...
Hey Scott - Great video!
I really like that bracket thingie at about 9:00 -- is it pretty secure? That bracket seems to be a great substitute for expensive HSS monolight. Thanks!
It's metal, so I'd say it's at least solid. For the tripod connection you would probably want an extra long screw so a bolt could be used. Otherwise it tends to loosen. I think this is the one I have: www.adorama.com/fassc3.html
Scott Waldron Ah, yes, I see - THANKS! It appears that it would indeed benefit from redrilling at the 1/4-20 hole at the bottom and threading that position with at least a 3/8-inch hole for a more robust mount, and make a matching connection on a good flash stand. Before your video here, I'd been agonizing over the prices of even "cheap" battery powered monolights. I HAVE the flashes, so You just saved me some major dollars, Sir!
Thanks Scott
Light the shadows with colour!
White light cancels colour so lowest power n flag.
Inspired.
Can I use TTL mode on this flash? TT600
Nope, It has a single hot-shoe pin. It can only be fired in manual mode when on a camera. Wirelessly, with the proper combination of camera and trigger, you can adjust flash power and use high-speed-sync. HSS is technically a TTL mode, but it's a special case. I haven't watched this video in years, but I'd assume I described what is possible. Probably worth (re)watching.
Scott Waldron Thanks a lot 🙏
Thank you for this comprehensive review, brilliant! Mine just arrived.. I cannot find a setting for rear curtain sync on the flash. I will trigger it wirelessly with the X1 trigger. Will choosing rear curtain sync option in my camera menu automatically make the flash do so?
I skimmed the manual. it says: "Yes (Setting on the camera)" for second curtain sync. These flash are manual, but the X1 trigger is TTL and does communicate with the camera.
@@ScottJWaldron Thanks a lot. This is exactly the same question I was looking to find an answer. I wanted to buy a flash for a reasonble money mainly for off camera use. One main reason for was to front/rear curtain sync. I was not sure, if this flash would be compatible with it, even though the product page says so. So basically, I should buy the correct trigger for the fuji system. Thank Scott for the very nice step by step tutorial.
Thank you explained very well and look good too :)
I must be an idiot because I can’t figure out how to turn on the wireless sync options on this speedlight to work with my godox trigger... no channel or group number appears on my speedlight no matter what I press or hold.
Top left button on the back that shows "mode" and a little graphic of zig-zag arrows. You have to long-press (hold down) the button. Once you did a long-press you use the main wheel dial to cycle through (off/master/slave) for wireless. When wireless is on you will get the red flashing light on the front of the flash. I haven't used the flash in a long time and had your same difficulty for a bit! It's not obvious that the wheel selector control needs to be used.
nice demo, thanks
I appreciate the feedback. I'm glad it was useful to you.
Solution to the AA battery issue: there are lithium AA batteries which give many more flashes per charge than NiMH or NiCd and are rechargeable. They're also cheaper than buying a new Li-ion version of the TT600.
I made my own battery pack. Lead battery not heavy at all no more batteries to buy.
Hi Scott does the Godox X1T-N TTL trigger has AF focus assist like the TX622 of Yongnuo?
I don't know if I ever used it, but in the manual on page 33 it says: "Power Switch of AF Assist Beam, Slide the power switch to ON, and the AF lighting is allowed to output". I don't have Nikon cameras anymore to test. There is some type of red plastic on the front of the unit which I assume is the assist lamp.
@@ScottJWaldron Thanks
Only been using months,the time they have saved me,manual,mine anyway,says no hss on hotshoe,my camera has no hss,TTL locks shutter on 500th,but I still can have 4000thI can fire 4000th,and optic slave others,all in noon sun!..
Found cheap hot shoe to pc cable to flash still does it.
All exposures in daylight,black,flash on use aperture and power,no banding on white wall expo.???????????????
I love them.
Yeah, the hotshoe connection has a single pin. HSS needs to talk with the camera to function because it is timed with the movement of the shutter. I don't know why there would be no banding if you are using the camera at 1/4000th and the flash through a sync cable. Changes are it's not contributing to the exposure.
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Thank you sir for very informative video..i have few questions about this TT600
1. What is the difference between TT600 universal vs dedicated like TT600s? Since i have different camera product i want to buy 1 TT600GFuji, 1 TT600sony and 1 TT600 universal..i thought universal hotshoe meaning that we can attach this flash in every camera but lose some feature like TTL or HSS..is it right?
2.if i use one of this flash ex: TT600f for fuji on fuji camera hot shoe, does it mean that i can use all the feauture this flash provide such as HSS?
Hope you get my point because since english is not my primer language i may have some gramatical and tenses error 🙏🙏
I only have experience with what was shown in the video, so I will speculate to answer your questions. The TT600S has a physically different hotshoe connection that Sony used for a while (no longer the case), but it should be effectively the same flash function wise. Does a TT600F exist? I don't know. I don't think so. If it does exist you shouldn't get anything special when it is on the camera (on-camera all that happens is the camera triggering the flash, there is only a single pin on the hotshoe). You need to buy the trigger relevant for the camera system you use. So for Fujifilm you need the X1TF, X Pro F, or whatever fujifilm specific trigger to get full wireless function. All that said, all special functions of this flash ONLY happen wirelessly with the proper trigger for your camera system.
@@ScottJWaldron Hey Scott, Thx for this Video. I use 2 TT600s on an Octagon Modifier. I am wondering where did you find this "holder" for 3x TT600s at once. Could you give me a link ? :-) Thx man!
You can search Amazon or other sites for "triple flash bracket" or "3 flash bracket". Here are three similar ones I found on Amazon:
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I think I might have bought the one I have on Adorama, but can't recall exactly. I assume there are all very similar, though some might be higher quality than others.
Hi! I am learning how to use external flash, my question is how do you connect 2 external flash that can work at the same time? I just purchased the same model in Amazon. Thank you for your answer in advance.
As long as the flash are on the same channel as your trigger you can use as many flash as you want. To have different power settings for each flash, you assign them to different groups. Of course, there are a limited number of groups but you shouldn't run into that issue.
I only have 3 groups on the Godox X1T A, B, C I am able to connect one flash to group a and the other to group B... I don't know how to put both flash in one 1 group so they can fire at the same time. Thank you for your fast response to my question :)
They should fire at the same time regardless of what group they are in (unless you have one of the groups disabled). You assign a flash to a group from the flash itself. On the TT600 there is a "Gr" button that you press to cycle through the groups (A, B, C, D, E)
Thank you so much for this video! So kind of you to help us all. A question, just to make sure: if you don't have a trigger, can you use this flash as a trigger for strobe lights? Put it directly on the cam, and use the light , only the light, of the flash to trig the strobe light?
That would depend on if the strobe has that capability to be a "slave" (usually labeled s1/s2 based on when it should trigger, in this case with a non-ttl flash it would likely be s1). It's all on the receiving light seeing a flash of light and taking action. There are various issues that can happen with this method of triggering.
@@ScottJWaldron I tested the strobe with a sony sybershot flash and it worked perfectly, so I hope I will work with the flash
That's probably in TTL mode (meaning there is a preflash before the photo is taken to gauge exposure and then the actual flash pulse happens). In the case of the TT600, the strobe will need to be in the other slave mode because it's being used in single pin full manual mode when on the camera. Remember that all useful features of this flash are only good when it's being used wirelessly. I don't see why you just don't use the flash on the camera. You've confirmed it works.
@@ScottJWaldron I came back just to tell you that I bought this flash and is really great!
Just upgraded my XT16 to the 32 with HSS. Truth is better to skip it and get the 32 or the pro one time.
Yeah, I agree. The one nice thing about the XT16 is that it is simple and generic with its single firing pin, but for every other reason their more advanced triggers are better.
Wolf, please help!
I mounted my just arrived TT600 to both my Canon 7D Mark II and T3, turned it ON, and in M, but yet, on both cameras, I receive the same message:
"! External flash func. setting This menu cannot be displayed. Incompatible flash or flash's power is turned off".
What the heck is going on? What should I do?
MANY THANKS!
These are manual flash when on a hotshoe. Look at the bottom of the foot on the flash and you will see a single pin. The single pin means that the only thing happening is that the flash knows when to fire.
If you want the more advanced features shown in my video you need one of the correct triggers from Godox that communicates specifically with Canon cameras and then wirelessly controls the flash. Those would be the XProC, X2Tc, and X1R-C I believe. bhpho.to/3IIF4ZY
@@ScottJWaldron Found the problem - even though I had placed into the flash a set of freshly recharged Ni-Mh batteries, apparently they weren't powerful enough to make the electrical connection the flash needed to communicate with the camera - even though the flash's power light was ON, the battery power apparently wasn't enough.Some TT600 units have battery charge indicators, some, like mine, do not. It wasn't until I replaced the batteries with unused non - rechargeable batteries that the flash worked - on both cameras.
I have canon 80d and I will buy godox tt685c and x1 trigger but a lot of people says that tr685c is not working good in ttl mode with canon 80d and even the trigger x1 is not working cool with canon 80d so the problem of ttl mode of flash and trigger with canon 80d solved or still stuck please help me before I waste my dollars 💔
I had a Godox TTL flash for a short period of time, but after getting the TT600 I sold it. I don't have any opinion on Godox's TTL flash, sorry. The TT600 in this video is completely manual besides getting HSS wirelessly. I personally prefer completely manual flash because there are a large number of factors involved in artificial light photography. When letting the camera/flash control power you are adding a variable to the equation you can't directly control. I do like auto modes in cameras sometimes, but when using flash I think going completely manual is the best route to desired exposures and your art in general. There are a few situations where TTL flash can be helpful. Usually when the situation requires speed. Though there isn't a guarantee you will get proper exposures with even 1st part equipment.
Thanks bro
the complete channel has disappeared from mine, what can I do, I can't use them now with the Trigger
Sorry, I haven't used these in a very long time. No idea.
If you need a manual, Adorama sells their own version of the TT600 and offers up their manual as a PDF:
www.adorama.com/col/productManuals/FPLFSMZM.pdf
www.adorama.com/fplfsmzm.html
Scott can you help me with this flash? Every time i turn on the flash after 5 sec it says E1? so they send a replacement and those do the same! ive tried 10 flashes and all do the samne thing!
What batteries are you using? That's the only thing I could see causing a problem. I don't have these anymore, but never experienced that issue. Maybe whatever seller you are using is trying to send you knock-off flash units.
I have the same flash and a Nikon d750 and I still cant shoot over 1/250 without getting a curtain blocking the frame
Make sure the camera is in the FP sync mode (should look something like 1/250* with the astrick. Not 1/250 standard setting). Also, you need a nikon specific Godox trigger like the X1N, XT32N, X Pro N not the XT16 or one made for another brand. It needs to understand the n-ttl data. I don't have Nikon gear anymore so can't give any more details. There should be a high speed sync icon showing on the trigger indicating that is being used.
Is there a way to turn off the flashing red light?
Nope
I do not understand the reason for the flashing red light on the front when you activate the wireless mode. It is quite uncomfortable and safe consumes more battery.
Yeah, it's odd that they didn't include a feature to disable it.
Does it work in ttl mode of Fiji camera, as you only showed wireless mode.
These flash have a single pin for the hotshoe. They do not do TTL through the hotshoe. Any advanced features shown are only done wirelessly with the proper corresponding Godox trigger device for a given camera.
Hello sir,, ahm can you use the godox xt16 to trigger tt600 on nikon d7000 with a sync speed of 1/1000?
No, the XT16 does not support high speed sync. You need one of the Nikon specific Godox X triggers X1N, XT32N, X Pro N.
I bought one and put batteries in and am only getting an E1 error message. Did I do something wrong?
Were the battery fully charged? Not sure. I don't have these anymore and never experienced that error. Your best best is to contact Godox: www.godox.com/EN/ContactUS.html
They also have a facebook page: facebook.com/godoxchina/
has it ttl if i'll use it on top of the camera?
No
Basrd upon your recommendation, and others, I received a TT600 today and tried it on both a Canon 7D Mark II and a Canon T3.
I had it in Manual, with the power ON, but both cameras displayed the same message:
"External flash func. setting ! This menu cannot be displayed. Incompatible flash or flash's power is turned off".
What the heck is going on????
PLEASE ADVISE, thanks!
I mention this at 3:23 in the video: "one pin, these are manual flash so when you connect it to a camera directly you are just simply getting it to trigger. You're not getting anything else. All of the advanced features of this flash are done wirelessly."
Thank you
Thank you for the video! I'd like to know why my flash has the Test Button/Flash ready indicator solid ON all time. Also my focus assist beam is blinking all the time as well. I haven't been able to turn those two off. Do you have any tips I could use, please?
I dont have these anymore. From what I can remember the back light is to indicate the flash is ready to fire. The blinking light is to indicate that the flash is in a wireless/slave mode. When in one of those modes you can't turn off the blinking light.
@@ScottJWaldron Oh I see, thanks Scott!
Hello, thank you for this review. I bought TT600s recently but after just a few fires it show e1 code on the screen. On the manual this code shown because recycle problem. Did you know the solution? Thank you.
I don't have these flash anymore and didn't experience that problem. The only thing you can do is switch out the batteries. If that does nothing my guess is that something inside failed. You need to contact Godox for help. www.godox.com/EN/ContactUS.html
Hi Scott, Thank you for this super simple to follow tutorial. When I turn on radio slave I have a flashing red light on the front of the flash (just below the optical reader). Is there any way to turn this off as this light can be distracting during a photo shoot? Thank you
It can't be turned off. Maybe try using some gaffers tape to cover it (no residue tape)
@@ScottJWaldron Thank you. gaffer tape aapplied!
In slave mode the red light keep flashing. Do you know how to stop that ??
Not possible as far as I know. Put tape over it.
Have a question for you regarding this flash bro...
When trying to use live view to find focus in dark environments where it won't focus in the VF, the camera automatically searches for the focus. I have my canon 750D on BBF but soon as I switch to live view it doesnt let me manually focus.
How do I stop this? I can't find the solution lol
Also when in live view, the flash won't fire, only in VF shooting
I've never used a 750D. Looking at the manual online... You have AF servo mode on in live view? Doesn't your lens have a AF/MF switch on it? Otherwise it looks like the 750D has an "AF" button as part of the d-pad buttons (left middle button). I'd assume that cycles AF mode. You can turn off AF-assist beam in the camera by going into C.Fn Custom Functions #4 to turn that on or off, or if you mean on the TT600 it's with the MF/H button (p18 in the manual). No idea on why the flash wouldn't fire unless you are trying to shoot in a shutterspeed above your camera's "flash sync speed" (eg. some type of auto mode that selects its own shutter speed). Make sure your shutter speed is below 1/180th sec.
Can you use it directly on camera?
You can, but all the camera will do is trigger the flash. This flash has a single pin on the bottom. You lose all of the special features like high speed sync (that feature must be done through one of the Godox X1 triggers compatible with whatever camera brand you are using).
It cost the same as a radio trigger can he trigger other flash only by radio?
I don't understand what you mean. The TT600 is designed to be used wirelessly, but it can be used very basically on a camera as well. All of the good features of that flash only work through the Godox X1 wireless RF system. If you want to use a different manufacturer's flash with the X1 system, you will need to attach one of Godox's transceivers to the flash and configure it to work as a receiver. This page has pictures: www.godox.com/EN/Products_Remote_Control_X2_TTL_Wireless_Flash_Trigger.html
I need another to make 3....nuts n bolts.
hello ! my tt600 cant flash on camera , i use a 800d canon, is there a way i can reset it?
I don't use these anymore. If you don't have a paper manual then get one on the Godox website here: www.godox.com/EN/InstructionManual/Godox_TT600_20170915.pdf
Hello Scott, can you change the zoom of the flash from X1T trigger?
The TT600 can't do wireless adjustment of zoom.
@@ScottJWaldron Thank you. Now my option will be XPro + TT600
What size soft box would you recommend for the TT600?
I'd think that depends more on what you want to photograph and the look you want. Usually bigger is better. That allows you to be further away while getting softer light or having soft light on larger subjects. The TT600 has a guide number of 60, so the power it can output isn't like the most powerful high-end flash (maybe GN100 for those). I'd suggest trying to find a softbox that can fit two flash heads in the back in case you don't have enough power. Back when I used these I was using umbrellas which are easier to work with (at the cost of having light spill). So I'm not sure with what's available with softboxes that are meant to work with flash. These days I use constant lights, but I do a lot more video than photo indoors. The material the flash has to get through will take 2-4 stops of light away.
en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Guide_number
Will a Transmitter and a Receiver sync with it??
I don't understand what you are asking. The transmitter would act as the master for this flash and whatever other devices are a receiver.
why does the battery tt600 run out quickly ?
i just used 15 shots and its going to death because the batteries logo is blinked
15? That sounds like something is wrong. Either the flash or the batteries. I can get 100+ on old well used eneloop batteries.
@@ScottJWaldron me too used enelop batteries , and its new I just bought it earlier.
check out this video , i have the same problem with this guy.
and i hope you can help me for fix this problem.
thanks in advance
link : czcams.com/video/LnFaxvCjkNY/video.html
Sorry, I haven't tried alkaline batteries with it. There is some issue with the copy you have. Either it's a manufacturing problem from Godox or it's a counterfeit (I suspect I had that issue once with a Yongnuo 622N trigger I bought that was really quirky). You would need to Contact Godox. Nothing I can do to help you. The problem you have isn't normal and there are no settings in the flash to fix it.
I made my own battery 6 volt battery pack quick recharge ready to go no more batteries to buy.
Wow, that's cool!
@@ScottJWaldron I am going to make a video with home made dummy batteries 6 volt 4.5 amp hour battery. lasts 2 days instant recycle
Eine kleine Nachtmusik... ;)
This model can shoot in front and near curtain?
Manual for the flash: www.adorama.com/col/productManuals/FPLFSMZM.pdf
Manual for one of the triggers: www.adorama.com/col/productManuals/FPRRR2KN.pdf
It's been a long time since I used these or any flash for that matter. I switched to constant lighting. That said, I responded to someone with a similar about front and rear curtain sync:
Galvatron: Thank you for this comprehensive review, brilliant! Mine just arrived.. I cannot find a setting for rear curtain sync on the flash. I will trigger it wirelessly with the X1 trigger. Will choosing rear curtain sync option in my camera menu automatically make the flash do so?
Me: I skimmed the manual. it says: "Yes (Setting on the camera)" for second curtain sync. These flash are manual, but the X1 trigger is TTL and does communicate with the camera.
Can you connect the godox tt600 to the free RT Transmitter of Godox tt520ii?
I haven't used that and it looks like it's an older system at 433mhz. I highly doubt it is compatible. The TT600 is a 2.4ghz "x system" flash.
Reference: www.godox.com/EN/Products_Camera_Flash_TT600.html www.godox.com/EN/Products_Camera_Flash_TT520II.html
How do you get the blinking red light to go off on it?
Not possible as far as I remember. Put some thick tape over it?
@@ScottJWaldron That sux, but other than that it seems to be a great speed light.
How do i connect my Godox TT600 from my Canon 200d using slave mode? Is it possible?
Here is the online manual: www.godox.com/EN/InstructionManual/Godox_TT600_20170915.pdf
S1 and S2 slave modes are detailed on page 28.
I have the canon RP can I buy this and began using it ?
This specific flash is not good to be used on-camera. If you get the correct wireless trigger meant for Canon cameras it should work as shown in the video. Here's one example of a trigger on B&H (affiliate link): bhpho.to/49TFXvs
They have various models and some of them are cheaper. I haven't used this in years so can't help with specifics.
I bough this flash but every time when i want to take a pic my camera flash poop out i have a nikon d7200 how i can stop it to come out?
This webpage appears to show you how to disable the internal flash: www.dummies.com/photography/cameras/nikon-camera/how-to-turn-the-nikon-d7200s-built-in-flash-on-and-off/
I try that but the external flash don't work afther.
You need a Godox trigger (such as X1, XT16, XT32, X Pro... ) on the camera to use the flash wirelessly unless you use the built-in flash to trigger the external flash.
Ok thanks
Im facing issue with zoom, cant control zoom through x1tc trigger despite changes in trigger its not going to reflect in tt600 and also can't use autofocus assistant beam of x1tc. I have m50 and using these both on it. any one have faced these issues or any one have solution for this please guide me.
I don't have this gear anymore. Not sure on the AF assist lamp. I am pretty sure I mentioned this in the video, but it is impossible to control zoom wirelessly with the TT600. It's an inherent limitation of this flash and the flash has no ability to accept new firmware (no usb port).
hi Will this work ok on micro 4 rds camera Thx?
Yes, you should get full capability with the olympus/panasonic trigger: www.godox.com/EN/Products_Remote_Control_XproO_TTL_Wireless_Flash_Trigger.html
I am using Canon 750D pop up flash to Tigger the optical slave mood. I use the S2 mood but it can not cancel the preflash have you any idea about it.. please give me your reply..
S2 is there so you don't need to "cancel preflash". S2 makes the flash fire on the second pulse of light. You will never not have the camera's flash contributing to exposure when using simple slave modes like this. The TT600 needs to be in 'S' mode and the you need to go into the "Fn" menu to enable S2 under the "0S" setting. The camera just needs the flash running as normal (My Canon Rebel SL2 allows me to adjust exposure compensation for flash +- 2 stops, but it will always contribute to the exposure in this case)
Scott Waldron, I understand but the tt600 in s2 mode always flash the preflash. Simple said that i don't find any difference between S1 and S2 because the both are flash the preflash. S2 mode Don't cancel the preflash of my camera flashes. Have any solution to fix it up. And the S2 mood are works fine in your Camera ?
What mode are you using your 750D in? You should only be using M, Av, Tv, or P (I would suggest M only when using external flash). The other modes probably won't work right. I tried "A+" (green icon), CA, and other auto modes my SL2 and it didn't work properly. When triggering external flash, the camera must always be below the camera's sync speed, which is 1/200th second for the SL2 that I have. Make sure you have your camera's built-in flash on in the settings. The camera should automatically limit you to 1/200th sec and slower shutter speeds. Outside of that... I don't know. What I have works as I would expect it to work.
Scott Waldron. S2 mode can ignore the canon Focus assist flash firing on the canon camera.
There is no way "focus assist" would work on these cameras. Canon uses the built-in flash for "focus assist", which would completely confuse any flash looking for a pulse of light. S2 is meant for "preflash" in TTL systems which is a single pulse of light before the pulse that illuminates the scene. You need to turn "focus assist lamp" off. More expensive cameras have a dedicated "focus assist lamp" that lights up.
Hello. Thank you for your video. Can you change zoom on flash head remotely? Thank you.
no
@@ScottJWaldron Thank you
@@royalisko44 Newer Godox gear apparently can. Not sure which models.
I have the v860ii but I can't change zoom wireless even with the Xpro trigger.
I don't have either so I can't help troubleshoot, but that looks like it's one of their flash that should work. On their official site the V860II-N firmware is up to v1.7 and the trigger is at v1.4.
Can this work with yongnuo yn622tx transmitter? Great review
That's a loaded question. You could probably have the 622n fire the flash, but that's it. This flash's interesting features like HSS and power control only work wirelessly with the right Godox trigger and camera. The wireless systems of Yougnuo and Godox are not compatible.
I'm thinking about buying a TT600 but I was wondering if I can trigger it with my Godox XPro? The Godox homepage isn't really conclusive. Does anyone know for sure?
I don't have that specific trigger (yet), but the entire X system from Godox is compatible from the TT600 to their studio flash. The XProN (C, F, S... etc) is basically their newest version of the same technology with the nice large screen and more dedicated buttons. At one point or another I've used the XT16, XT32, and X1N triggers with no issue on the TT600. If you want the Godox system with better English support materials, the Adorama Flashpoint R2 system is re-baggaged Godox X system kit which are also fully interchangeable with Godox branded gear. www.adorama.com/fprrr2pron.html?CategoryID=122636
Yes. You can use it in all model
Thanks for the help. I also asked a photographer and he said the same. I'm about to order the AD200 and XPro with a bunch of other stuff (diffusor, softbox, bla). It's gonna be great.
can the godox X1T-S trigger this?
Godox makes a TT600S. You should research the differences between that and this. I don't know. www.godox.com/EN/Products_Camera_Flash_TT600S.html
That said, I would think all godox x system gear should function together.
Can these 3 flashes overpower the sun?
No idea. It's going to depend more on your distance to a subject than a flash's amount of power. The further you get from the subject the, much more, light power you need. I don't have these anymore so I can't do any more real world testing. From a practicality and convenience standpoint I'd suggest getting one large battery powered flash people usually use for that purpose.
@@ScottJWaldron thank you Scott. I'm about to buy one godox ad300 pro - plenty of power in the a small body, but it's quite expensive compared to these flashes.
Will it work on analog eos canon cameras ?
Sorry, I have no way of testing this out. However it looks like EOS film camera were very similar with the hotshoe to recent cameras. This Canon EOS-1v supports e-ttl, so I'd take a guess that there are no voltage issues. www.usa.canon.com/internet/portal/us/home/support/details/cameras/support-eos-35mm-slr-cameras/eos-1v/eos-1v?tab=technicalspecifications
thanks, well done
why is there such a huge difference in price between these and say a Nikon SB500
Camera companies can and will always charge more for their stuff than some 3rd party manufacturer of non-official stuff. In the case of the SB500 it does more than these TT600.
Hey man,
Does the flash work on mirrorless models like the a7III?
Kind Regards,
Alon
It should. You will want one of the Godox triggers that are for Sony or something like the XT16 trigger that is generic.
What's that music in the background?
I use music from the youtube audio library. If I have time I can look in to my video project archive to see which song exactly it is. Otherwise, browse the library. czcams.com/users/audiolibrary
The two music filenames from the project:
Eine_Kleine_Nachtmusik_by_Mozart and Wild_Pogo.
@@ScottJWaldron thanks for replying I am talking about the music that play's at 6:17 onwards and is very low in background.. I have been searching this music for long time but couldn't find bcoz I don't know the name.
@@SandeepKarmokar Those are the two songs in the video. You can find them in the youtube audio library.
Thanks Scott... Also nice comparison of the Flashed was very informative and helpful 👍🏻
Is that ettl flash
no, fully manual with a few features like hss through wireless
so far I hate the Godox TT600 because its hard to pair
Will this work on my a7iii?
I would assume so. You would need the Sony version of Godox triggers (eg. Xpro-S, X1S, etc)
I just bought this flash how do you set up slave mode ( S2 ) on it? I have it on s2 on their but the flash from the godox flashes with the cameras pre-flash
Long press the Zoom|Fn button. In there you cycle through the function options to "OS" and press the "Set" button. Once there you use the dial again to cycle between OFF, S1, and S2.
Any optic receiver bulit built-in?
how it's compare to neewer 750 TTL?
It has s1/s2 optical slave modes, so it can be triggered in that usual way when it sees a pulse from another flash. I haven't used the Neewer flash. Looking at the sparse specs for the 750II TTL (nikon) on Neewer's website: These are very different flash. That flash is for whatever brand you buy it for. It has standard TTL features on-camera, though I do not see high-speed-sync. The Godox TT600 is a manual flash and usually meant to be used wirelessly off-camera. It is also not specific to any brand of camera.
Scott J. Waldron thanks allot ...
Scott J. Waldron I basically need only off camera flash.
Ironically you need better lighting for your video
Sick burn bro!
have etll function?
No, these are manual flash. But if you buy the correct trigger for your camera brand you will likely be able to use high speed sync.
No, they do no have that.
NO TTL!!! Buy something else. You WILL want TTL at some point.