Canon vs Godox Speedlite Flashes - BEST BANG FOR THE BUCK - Price and Versatility
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- Should you purchase genuine Canon Speedlites for your dSLR or Mirrorless Camera? I was there many many years ago making that choice but times have changed. Whether based on price, feature performance set, in this video I share my thoughts as a professional wedding and portrait photographer. Godox V1, AD200 and AD600Pro are mentioned.
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What are you guys using for your flashes? Team Canon or team Godox or other?
Own Canon but shoot in mainly natural light.
I love natural light, the look and feel is so organic but when you start playing with lights a different leagues so soo many options.
We're sticking close to the womb of CPS, and Canon RT lights. Have added a couple Canon EL-1's to merge with our fleet of five (first-year) 600RT's and seven (not a typo) 430RTIII's. Have been burned multiple times on the job by Godox, ProFoto, Jimbei, Youngnuo, Phottix, PocketWizard, and (I'm an old fart, too) ... Norman. The only non-Canon brand of lighting gear that didn't have us cursing on the job was Quantum (Q Flashes and the old RadioSlaves). The Canon stuff always works and is well-supported.
The old school stuff. Quantum’s, loved those, they always worked. Profotos had issues too. I love love canon built but now I’m shootings both photo/vid I can’t justify those EL-1. I’m sure they are good but man they want $$$ for them. Wow!! That is one hell of a fleet. Thanks for your sharing your use case.
@@RickyCheung Dude, the EL-1's are so well-built and the battery's unreal. If the 600RT's have lasted 6+ years, these EL-1 feel like they will go for 10. Other than reliability/support (and stronger radio interference rejection), the thing that keeps us in Canon is the marvelous little 430RT. It's a full-function trigger with a little flash when you need one for that zillion times a year in a dark room when someone asks, "Hey, will you take our picture?" Turn the little onboard flash on, fold out the bounce panel and take the photo. When done, shut the on-board flash off and go back to the Strobist routine. Need a little fill for the Hora Chair? You got it! Small, lightweight, flexible, reliable. No sluggish shooting with a giant 600RT (or EL-1) mounted on top. If Canon brings out a pro-build, red-ring, Li-Ion version of the 430RT this year (rumored to be the EL-10), they'll find a welcoming home here.
Love you stuff man, very informative!
Kinda dope I was your 500th subscriber
Really appreciate it man. Thanks for watching the content. Hopefully some good info for your photography journey. Thanks for the 500th. :)
I like your style, no try-hard humor or over the top personality. Very enjoyable, and Canon fanboys must unite. Subbed.
Thanks 🙏
Appreciate the video! I would’ve loved to see some shots with both flashes to compare them and see the actual features of the Godox!
Will do more examples. Video was made during covid. Not too much going on. More to come. Thanks for the feedback.
Thanks buddy you gave me the confidence I need to pull the trigger. I got Godox continuous lights and strobes. Now I’m gonna get this flash.
I have a load of Godox gear. They are good stuff.
Great video! I'm just getting into photography as I've been a wedding videographer for the last 5 years. This convinced me to pick up 2x V1's! Can you make a tutorial video on how to operate them/what each button does/how to make them talk to each other? There aren't any good reviews that cover this.
Congrats and welcome to the darkside or the lightside :) depending on how you look at it. The V1 is a great great starting point because you can really built out your lighting kit as you need and still be compatible with the complete system. I'll consider that as a new video. Good luck.
Can the godox shoot off camera flash with canon cameras, when using 2nd curtain sync during long exposures? I can’t find a way to do this with my 600ex II r’s and transmitter?
Thanks. My old speedlite pooped itself and I'm weighing up between Canon and Godox for a replacement. This has helped me make a decision.
Awesome. Glad I can help. Good luck.
Switched from Canon to Godox about a year ago, great products!
I like your camera style...very entertaining (and informative).
Thanks!
Loved the video and your humor. Such a cool and entertaining delivery. I am a Canon EOS R6 shooter with a R as my b cam. Which Godox flash would you recommend for someone who is wanting to start learning and using to work with flash? Also, I don't want to start too cheap and upgrade later. Godox rocks btw, for videos I use the Godox UL150, that thing rocks.
I highly recommended the V1 Godox as your on-camera flash and if you can stretch for ad200 as off camera later on as you built your system. Westcott is also has a universal system now but I think they are a little more bulky for my taste. Thanks for your feedback and great setup.
@@RickyCheung Yeah, the V1 seems perfect. The only problem I have with it is that I doesn't work in TTL + HSS mode with the R6... Otherwise I would get it in a heartbeat
I’m usually manual but I believe yea. Have you tried firmware from godox. Because the cameras are newer than the flash I would hope it would just be firmware support.
Hey ive just purchashed my canon eos r and looking for a studio flash...im starting a mobile studio and need speedlights to travel with and use it with softboxes any recommendations would be appreciated for family portrait and kids photography.
i really appreciate the video thank you! i’m an amateur for sure, I have only had three canon cameras one of them being a mirror that’s on its way to arrive this week . i am so excited for my portraits. but another person I follow really enjoys godox speedlights . the only thing for me that would’ve made this video better was if you inserted some photos where you were actually using the speed light just to kind of get a reference of the quality that they produce. But thank you so much for the video.😂
Thanks for the info. I have a single 600EXII flash and now see people flocking to the AD200. I am doing my research and your video helped me decide that Godox is a great choice. #teamcanon p.s. I will probably get a receiver for the 600EXII though so I can still use it-any thoughts on which Godox receiver to get for that one?
Thanks you hopping on the channel. You can get a Godox receiver (I think the Flashpoint R2 Mark II TTL) the one that has a hotshot on top of it to mount the 600rt on top but in a event type of environment I found it too cumbersome (top heavy, and weird to carry abouts). For the price and ease of just one system I might consider just fully switching but only a suggestion in my book. Good luck with your setup
Awesome video 860 v2 or V1 which one would you purchase ? Thankyou your time
Honestly it depends. The difference as far as light from round head to traditional is minimal. But with the round head there seems to be more support for attachment and is more simple in that sense. If you don’t plan to use them the traditional head of the 860 is great smaller form factor as a plus.
No ETTL High Speed Sync support with Godox radio transmitters on Canon RF cameras, works fine on EF and EF-M but not on RF. Godox still works manual (non ETTL) High Speed Sync on RF, Godox has no plan to fix this.
Interesting find. I’ll have to try this myself. I’m a manual shooter (call me a purist, haha) and I have been able to HSS in manual like you said.
@@RickyCheungyou can either work with manual with HSS or ETTL with native sync speed…not both.
Hi Ricky, awesome video. So I have a Canon EOS RP, and currently in the market for a flash. So you'd give this a 10 out of 10?!?!
Thanks for your support. Both flashes are great, love canon innovative they work but if you plan to grow your kit in the future and most so, the Godox is a clear winner as their complete system talk to each other seamlessly, so your potential to grow is endless as they continue to come out with new kit for their wireless system. They aren’t perfect but they do work, 98% of the time.
I immediately subscribe since I got what I was looking for.
Thanks for checking out the video. I hope it helps your decision making. I’m still using all Godox for lights.
I just need the cheapest flash with TTL for my canon sl1 any recs?
Did not know about that "1/3 power increments" trick. THANK YOU! Great video! Godox has its share of flaws but overall, much better and more versatile than Canon. And yes, Canon is so expensive if you need repairs.
Gary kid you not. I learned about the 1/3 power incremental change while making this video. Lol. As you know it is the most annoying experience about this flash but that’s no longer an issue as of this video :) Canon user habits.
Hi
I am currently travelling with a 50kg setup and a friend just recommended me to use the round godax flash instead. He told me i could just put them in my softboxes and have them on slave mode and they would have enough power to compare with a studio flash on minimum power. Do you have experience with it?
The v1 is a 76w flash head. It can certainly fill a softbox at full power but it highly depends on your ambient and surrounding light. For example you won’t be able to overpower sunlight but in a controlled indoor or shadow environment I believe you can light a subject with a v1 in softbox. Remember you’ll be using a lot of watts in a small flash as you are going through a softbox.
I’m stuck between the EL-1 and the Godox V1 for my R5 and 100mm macro and Cygnustech diffuser
Any issues buying used flashes? Do they wear out? How fast?I just picked up a Canon EX 600-RT off eBay for $130 with shipping. I love it. Going to add a second for radio remote as soon as I can.
Flash tubes do wear out overtime and use. I have used flashes professional as wedding/event photographer but I have yet to replace a flash tube myself sooo that's that. I find the buttons and the circuits wear out faster in event work. Hot shoes always loosen or need repair when used heavily. They are wear and tear items but if you found a good condition one, you should be good to go Good luck building up your kit.
8:13 You got me!. You just earned a new subscriber man! So funny.
Thanks for your support!! Great flash. :)
Thanks for the alternative opinion. As a intermediate/semi-pro photographer comfortable with natural, getting started with flashes: What's your opinion on buying secondhand Canon flashes? I'm seeing some Canon 580 EXII posts in my local listings for around €120...Feels like a decent deal. Would you grab Godox new or a deal like that?
If you can I would probably recommend at least the EX-RT 600 or some of the newer canon wireless if you want to go canon. As you grow, you'll want more flashes to talk to. If you don't necessary plan to go flash route and just need something in case, the 580ex is an excellent flash. Either canon used of godox will work fine.
@@RickyCheung cool. There are sooo many options hahaha Thanks to your comment and another like it I noticed a 430 EX RT going for €100 near me and Jinbei’s German distributor offering what look like awesome deals for their HD Pro line so I’m leaning towards grabbing one secondhand Canon and one Jinbei and seeing how they play together as well as which one I prefer shooting with solo. My first goal/challenge is to try and copy the Dylan Patrick cinematic headshot type of flash shot. Looking forward to learning and playing with this new step for me. Thanks again for replying!
@@daviday87 yea it’s fun. You’ll learn a lot. You can do a lot of light shaping with grids, soft boxes, etc. have fun, keep learning.
Liked and subscribed. Hopefully canon sees your channel soon 🤞
Thanks for your support.
Yeah I tend to go from the philosophy that if you’re a professional making money you absolutely have to know it’s gonna work that it’s worth investing and more expensive equipment but really the only flash I would consider for canon that made by Canon is the EL one which I actually just purchased because I want the full integration that it offers with the R5. I also have Godox and a Profoto b10s. I invested in the Profoto because I do a lot of shoots with other photographers who use Profoto for having that parity of gear just makes it easier to work together but I also figured out how to make it so that I can actually use my Profoto with the godox flashes. I also use a V1 which I’m replacing with the EL1 just because I do shoot higher volume and I know the V1 will shut down after about 30-35 full-power flashes.
At 30-35 full power flashes consistently I wouldn’t even use any brand of speedlight in that case I’d go for a much bigger light regardless of brand I feel.
How do they work in the sunlight? As soon as my 580ex hits the solar radiation they just never work right. Working off of IR instead of radio they really get screwed up when in sunlight.
Either will work well in sunlight with 2.4ghz wireless systems. But I usually bring out the ad200 still using the wireless system anytime Im out in daylight you know for the power.
What speed light would you recommend for the R5 for street photography? Something more compact would be great. Thanks.
Godox 300 series or a canon 400/200 series. For street I would aim for size and compact vs power because power usually means big and for street not necessary in my opinion.
@@RickyCheung Thanks man. Gonna go with the TT350C Mini. Hopefully it works with the r5.
Good luck with your street 📷.
Which Godox flash would you recommend to replace the Canon EL 1 flash?
I’ve only used the EL1 a few times it’s a monster sized flash speedlite. Amazing and feels solid sooo can’t compare it with Godox v1. What’s wrong with the EL-1?
I'm almost convinced to buy one since one of my 600s needs repair. If using pocket wizards, will it fire when triggered by a pocket wizard? Have you tired this?
I honestly dont know too much about PWs after owning RT600s
@@RickyCheung Thank you. I think I'll have to go into a store and try them out to see if they work.
The best way. My PW days used sync ports, lol. With radio triggers leading the way PWs are still a good bandaid if it does indeed work. Best of luck.
Hello!!! Just ran into your video.i have a Canon t6i just purchased a godox tt600. Are these compatible? Having issues setting up
Godox can make things seem a bit confusing because they offer flashes for all different brands. You wanna make sure you pick up the one for canon, usually marked with a “C” in their specs. With that said most manual only flashes will work. I believe the TT600 is manual only so you should be good to go with your camera. You’ll need to set settings on the flash itself and fire away.
@@RickyCheung when setting up on flash control. Telling me incompatible or flash is off.
Maybe a firmware update the flash? You can also try to test fire the flash itself. For more technical help, I’d contact Godox.
Loved the video. Thanks for the info.
After also reading a lot of other comments, wounding if you also had some input. I see that you mentioned the V1 for on camera, but not for off camera. I want something that is good for both, so when I’m not using off camera, it can be placed on camera when needed. Something with a receiver built in as well. I operate Canon 6D and a 5D Mark IV.
The v1 can definitely be used off camera you’ll need a trigger which Godox also has. I use the Godox trigger for Canon amzn.to/3LiPXlj
Thank you so much for your support
@@RickyCheung ok, yes, wanted to confirm as BnH Photo has the flash and trigger together for just under $300 and thought it was a good deal.
@@RickyCheung thank you for your content. It’s helping me make this decision! I appreciate it.
Damn right I don't read the manual, which is exactly why I'm watching your video 🤘🤣🤘
Lol. My manuals remained all sealed since the days of my 5d2. :)
I thought I needed to stay in the Canon ecosystem for Speedlites and strobes, so I bought into the ORLIT system (same as Jinbei but sold by Adorama).
ORLIT made Canon-compatible Speedlites (really cheap though) and also Canon-compatible strobes. This appealed to me as I could use the same Canon-compatible system when combining Speedlites and strobes, so I bought completely into the ORLIT system.
The ORLIT Speedlites were really cheap and I had a few failures. The strobes were really good, except for one small strobe I brought to a wedding and had triggering problems. I was working with another wedding photographer who said he dumped all his Canon Speedlites and switched completely over to Godox/Flashpoint. I had already been looking at Godox when I transitioned my studio strobes from Alien Bees to Einsteins, and then ORLIT. But for some reason I thought I needed to be Canon-compatible because sometimes I combine strobes and Speedlites when on location. After talking with this other photographer I was convinced that it's not important to be Canon-compatible, so I quickly sold all my ORLIT gear and got completely on-board with Godox/Flashpoint. Another thing that was holding me back is that I had a poor experience with the Flashpoint brand (a cheap umbrella adapter) and wanted to avoid Flashpoint. When I learned that Flashpoint is simply Adorama's rebranded version of Godox (but with a better warranty/replacement) I was all in.
I used to have the Canon EX580 and EX580II Speedlites (two of each) and ended up selling those as well. I love the battery life of the LithiumION batteries in the Godox Speedlites. That was another thing that convinced me to switch over. I also sold all my rechargeable AA batteries and several chargers, nice not to have to deal with that mess any longer! I now have six Godox/Flashpoint Speedlites (rectangle head) and three of the round-head (two Flashpoint and one Godox).
The nice thing about the Godox/Flashpoint system (compared to ORLIT) is that a Canon and any other (insert brand name here: Nikon, Sony, Pentax, Olympus, Fuji) camera can also trigger the same Speedlite or strobe. With ORLIT the strobe itself had to be switched into a particular camera mode, so once it was set for Canon, only Canon triggers would function.
Zero regrets switching from Canon to Godox/Flashpoint.
EXCEPT FOR ONE ISSUE - The 2.4GHz R2 trigger system is unreliable, I've had so many misfires that I always bring the "older" 433MHz R1 trigger system because it simply works every time. I feel like 2.4GHz is a very congested frequency and a poor choice for reliability (which is also why professionals don't use 2.4GHz for wireless mics). The older (rectangle) Godox Speedlites allow me to plug in the R1 receiver, as do the AD 200 units and the AD600 units. But the newer round-head Speedlites do not, neither does the AD1200 monster strobe (which I don't even own).
I found it odd that ProFoto triggers don't actually display the power output on the trigger. There are so many things that Godox offers that even the most expensive alternatives don't have.
7:42 - THANKS FOR THAT TIP! Now I'm going to use this (at least on my Speedlites that still have a functioning ring, that part is poorly manufactured and doesn't hold up well).
Here's my entire Speedlite history (at least up to 2020):
www.quora.com/What-3rd-party-for-Canon-flash-systems-have-you-had-good-luck-with-Ive-got-an-EOS-5D-Mark-IV-and-Id-like-to-save-a-little-money-on-a-dual-flash-system-for-OCF-slave/answer/Jared-Ribic
Thanks for sharing your results with other brands. As for 2.4ghz, have you tried changing the default channels/ids. I have success so far, no misfires and on point even with soo many other godox users in the same ballroom. Gotta “love” the battery life, I’m on 2-3 events without rushing back to charge up or have a stack of AAs. Especially those back-to-back weddings. Again, thanks for sharing.
@@RickyCheung - Yeah, I've tried using the ID, scanning for clear channels, etc. I have several (at least six) triggers as well as three AD600 Pro and three AD200 units and have problems quite often with misfires. I usually attempt it because of convenience, but to save embarrassment in front of a client I'll switch to the 433MHz R1 system.
It looks like the new Godox monster strobe might have the ability to accept the 433MHz receiver: www.adorama.com/fplfx2400k2.html
Hmm interesting. I know in the past I use to have issues with my canon system with one particular venue close to the water marina, those are the worst.
The issue I’m having is ETTL + HSS. It simply doesn’t work. It will overpower no matter how much you try to turn it down.
Have you had trouble using the new V860III on Canon cameras...on the R6 this flash is giving me a big headache, the flash is very inconsistent, also interfering with camera behavior and poping out of the camera, the brand new flash poped out 3 times on the floor with the hot shoe locked...I send an e-mail to Godox but they don't have an answer....with the X Pro to fire Ad600 Pro I don't have any problem.
Diego, if you recently got it. definitely try to have it returned or exchanged for another unit. my 2nd V1 has interference issues and I know it was the flash because I had another to test out the wireless abilities. So with cheaper flashes like the godox the quality control is probably not in par with canon and the big names. So test out the gear as soon as you get it. What you are describing doesn't sound right. I never had my godox pop off the hotshoe and I grab my camera from the hotshoe base too. I know I shouldn't but I do out of habit.
@@RickyCheung Thank you for the advice! I thought to return, but in the second week, I had already scratch it...I guess I will have to try another unit enjoying black Friday discounts, I'm not going to pay 1k on EL-1.
I think Adorama are running some sales on Godox/flashpoint gear. Best of luck to you.
@@RickyCheung Nope, there's an issue with this combo.
tell us what canon has a flash sync port so i can fire one and the rest in slave ?
Wow, I haven’t used a sync port in a long time back in the pocket wizard days. I believe it was the 580ex and up have sync ports but I think most are sync in.
Are you using the SL60W is a main light for this video and is it 100% power? I'm looking to buy one and i am wondering what it can achieve. Would you recommand it as a first video light purchase?
For talkin head in a softbox like I have oh yes great first light. If you add a grid you might need more power maybe 150w but you can play with iso if you don’t need to kill the ambient.
@@RickyCheung A grid needs that much more power?
Girds eat a lot of light. A full stop maybe 1.5 it’s alot
@@RickyCheung Thank you for the information. I'll keep that in mind
No problem man. If you wanna help out the channel just use my link below. Doesn’t cost you more and it helps me get more coffee :). Good luck.
He hit the nail on the head. The industry requires photogs to do both video and still and now equipment budgets have to accommodate both. This is why these inexpensive products are hitting the market. The profit margins are simply not there anymore. Imagine shooting weddings in the 90’s? 4-5k was the going rate. It got the client 12-5 rolls of shot medium format film with proofs. This type of assignment would require about 250.00 worth of film / processing and proofs. Now for the same money 20 years later the client gets 4k still pics (from 2 shooters) color graded and a 3 minute edited video. If your not processing and editing yourself your hiring someone to do that. It’s become a downward spiral and guess what? The tech advancements have made the craft painfully easy so more people are doing it and buying into the gear because it’s cheaper. So yea,, equipment manufactures are pricing accordingly BUT because of the marketplace dynamics, this isn’t necessarily a good thing.
Yes I think we need to be the master of all or at least good at both photo/video. The market is demanding both skill sets in one and technology is allowing it indeed.
What camera did you use to film this video?
I think the EOS R at the time of this video.
Do the Godox flashes work with the Canon R5C?
I have never tried a flash on the R5C but I would believe it should work just as a normal R5 in photo mode.
Super you answered my last question.cheers
Glad to help
If using Canon eos RP, because of electric shutter curtains and when using off camera flash you get strange banding in all the frame when using HSS. Banding seen in all the frame, but not very noticable, but seen on white backgrounds.
Interesting. I’m not familiar with the RP. Electric shutters can have issues with flashes and LED lights in general. Also silent mode will give off some banding.
@@RickyCheung there is some samples i had posted before community.usa.canon.com/t5/EOS/Canon-EOS-RP-High-Speed-Sync-hss-issues-Any-suggestions/td-p/284915
Will the V1 trigger wireless with a R6?
You’ll need triggers on the shoe to trigger an off camera v1. No Canon talks to other branded flashes.
Hi, can use the Canon 600EX II RT as a master flash and a Godox V860II as a slave?
No Godox only talks to Godox and canon only talks to canon flashes wirelessly unless you are using optical slave which uses the pre flash burst to trigger other flashes.
You will need ATG's, which Adorama, Rollei & Westcott sell them, to be compatible with 600/EL.
Bet you many didn't know that.
so helpful! post your links to products so you get $$ when I buy what you recommend !!
doing well good, keep going ! subbed ;)
Neil Van Niekerk, who I think is the most knowledgeable person on lighting on CZcams, did a video on this a few years ago and compared various speedlight flashes. Canon was much better than Godox when using ETTL. It consistently was much more accurate. So, even though I use Godox speedlights, I also have Canon speedlights and when I have an event to shoot, I take my Canon flashes. I trust them more.
Finding out about the 1/3 stop increments on the flash was worth the whole video. That is the most annoying thing about that flash… This makes it better!
Do you know if anyone is working on a flash with focus assist for mirrorless cameras yet? All the majors are pushing mirrorless it none of them have a flash that can work in a dark event situation.
True. I have yet to see some sort of LED focus assist now into this mirrrorless world. I sometimes work in dark wedding reception and do notice a bit of struggle to lock focus without the assist beam but I simply just work it out with movement and finding that bit of DJ lighting to hit for some assistants.
I just lost my Canon 580EXII... Went to the store to get the 600EXII RT... And instead I went out with Godox A200PRO, TT600 and a X2t trigger for the same money... I just could not resist how much more I'm getting...
I never use TTL anyway...
Hard to beat the price for what you can get access to with Godox. Now you have a full kit and can go off camera.
Could you tell me what strobe would go with my canon t6
The Godox V1 will be a bit heavier on the T6. Godox does have more flashes or you can go along with a canon 400 series which is smaller more compact.
Maybe a v350 from Godox or 400 from canon each will be a good fit for that camera I think.
Did you light this video with Godox lights--because that even looks nice!
Hey, thanks for the comment I really appreciate it. Yes, my setup is mostly Godox lights at the moment. Links in the description on what I use for my vids.
I have Yongnuo Canon 600 clones--and then I found out I couldn't use their AD-200 clones--wouldn't work with them--I was so excited--then completely, PISSED. That lost me--that was it. I gotta sell these things.
I totally get it you live and learn. It’s like we need to think 3 steps ahead when making purchases, it’s like apple. The lights are an eco-system. When you grow as a photographer, you’ll need bigger lights, etc…. They get you. Haha!!
Thanks for this im also a canon user, i only bought the 600exii because i already got a old 580exii laying around so will use that to get up to speed with lighting. im looking at the Westcott FJ200 Strobe or thje fj80 ill look into this one also.
The 600s would talk to 580s. Hope you knew that one. Only the 600s and up will communicate wirelessly. What Westport has done is very interesting, a universal flash which is pretty sweet. Good luck. I’m glad to help someone.
Which Speedlite would you recommend for my Canon 90D?
Ultimately it comes down to what you need to shoot and price point. The V1 is a great flash that you can grow your kit with bigger lights from Godox. If you only need an on camera you can go with Canon or Godox.
@@RickyCheung Thank you for responding.
Best of luck to you.
I just ordered a Godox V1 to replace my Canon 580EXII. I found on the R5 the 580 was acting wonky. looking forward to trying the V1 in a few days. Also looking at the AD600 to replace some alienbee
I think it'll be great. I use the V1 for a year now heavily at weddings/events along with ad200 off camera and I'm super happy. Power when you need it and v1 if you don't. I too have a ad600 pro for studio lighting and the beauty is they all talk. I wasn't sure how the R5/R6 was going to act without AF assist from the flash after moving to mirrorless but that hasn't been, it's simply fast/faster than dSLR even in dark environments. Good luck to you.
Brian, what were your thoughts on the V1?
@@dmackey6934 very happy with the v1
@@chaos2kProductions thanks for the feedback! I’m very much leaning in this direction!
I own one Canon Speedlite( 580:2)! But I'm primarily a TEAM GODOX!!🙏
Hehe. Nothing wrong with as long as you shooting.
Thanks bro 🙏🏾
Thanks for watching. I hope there was some useful information for you. Love my setup.
Yes it was. Please I’m a little confused as to what V1 flash I’m to get for an eos r .. I’m now seeing there are different species for different cameras @@RickyCheung
For canon you need one with a C so the V1 C is for Canon. I think links are in the description.
Is about time. Godox is king
I am still a Canon fan boy but they just can’t compete at this point with lighting and all the goodies Godox has.
Canon is killing themselves through GREED I would have felt that Fuji S5 would have taught you and NIKON both a good lesson back in the early 2000 years???
The ONLY thing Is care about is the autofocus assist beam. And so far no flash has ever matched the 430ex series. And NO camera can autofocus in the dark.
I beg to differ. I’m full mirrorless now and my biggest concern was AF beam assist I needed to shoot in dark dark wedding venues. The R5/R6 has made me 100% believe you don’t need it in a flash. In fact mirrorless cameras can’t using AF infrared assist beam in flash. 30+ weddings no AF beam needed. I know the tech is incredible.
@@RickyCheung Try shooting in a nightclub sometime
I have shot some nightclub type of lit environments. Pitch black I know but even in that situation there is some type of DJ, house lighting which aids focusing with mirrorless without AF assist.
"I don't read manuals-- I don't think you read manuals either."
:D
Although I own 4 Godox V1 flashes I only use them in manual mode. TTL just sucks. It's rubbish. I recently bought Nikon SB5000 and it turned out to be so much better. Apart from useless TTL Godox V1 sucks if you need to shoot at full power. It just needs to much time to recharge. You can't also loch the head so if you use heavy MagMog modifiers like me you might get a little annoyed with the fack that flash head collapses itself. Despite all of these flaws I'll keep all of my V1's for off camera flash purposes because that works really good.
YOU AND CANON NEED TO GET A ROOM !!! !!!
Yo, I hate that thing with the shoulders and hangers too smh
Lol… hangers are suppose to get you ready to go and they don’t. They leave you with shoulder fangs. 😂
You're right, I don't read manuals!
lol. Go to know I'm not the only one.
Results outdoors with a 20D and flash were ... random!
Could be the age of a 20D. Nothing wrong with old cameras like a 20D it was my first dSLR. I’m sure Canons flash shouldn’t have issues but Godox was not making flash back than I don’t believe. There could be a compatibility issue there.
@@RickyCheung Sorry, I meant back in 2006 ... 430 flash with 20D gave random weirdness outdoors, I used to really envy Nikon users;)
@@garyrowe58 lol….
Ha ha ha
I went the other way
I had the 580 then the 600
I then went to flashpoint
Imagine if you will high school football team wins their final game. 80 plus people in an end zone. They were all set up with their trophy. It was about 34 degrees I turn on the flashpoint and nothing. I had two 600 in my bag pulled them out and boom.
The next day I went over to profoto and have not looked back
Two years later two weeks ago same situation except the temp was 28. Turned on the profoto and boom.
I live in Arizona those flashpoint Godox over heat, never trusting them again.
Yeah their build quality is aweful.
Buy great gear and or will keep you from having headaches
And the color temp of the flashpoint was just aweful along with lots of miss fires
I’ve had Profoto issues in the past. My flash work is primarily weddings and events. Godox hasn’t failed me at 60 weddings later but I’m in northeast. I could see when you work in extreme temp areas that could be an issues and something to think about.
EVERY ONE READS EXCEPT YOU BUDDY ! SERIOUSLY YOU AND CANON NEED TO GET A ROOM !!
I have different Godox and Canon flashes. Canon much better. It doesn’t have early overheating and much more powerful. Also, Godox, sometimes doesn’t flash by clicking…
My canons have overheated, I haven't hear issues the godox v1. I had the ad200 overheat in HSS but I was pushing them.
Lol.. he so random.. I love it
So for the price of a hotshoe repair on a Canon flash you can buy a NEW Godox flash... Damn...
Yup. Nearly the same cost. I work some l times in environments where the gear falls, crazy weddings, younger crowds and repairs are common but a pain to keep having them repaired.
Sorry no competition the Canon flash are best
You and your talent got the subscribe. CZcams music waste of time and background nose. Music is subjective choice. Will it get you subscribers?
I have paid licensed music for the channel.
Tony Northrop has the best audio choices with over a million subscribers. We all love to critique his points but never his audio choices. My point is you are creative and your videos are beyond complaint. Adding that extra may detract...
I keep and read all manuals for everything I buy.
Maybe if you cracked a book once in a while your channel would be better.
was sold on the intro, F*ck canon flash
Godox still uses the hot shoe. Hello, everyone ells uses a smart shoe!!!!
Third party makes need to be smart with R&D spending and spend on what is working not adapted latest tech. At this point I’m sure they have something come as all camera makes naturally move to electronic shoe. It will come.
Another You Tuber in love with his own voice.
Has important things to say but took 3 minutes before saying anything!
Get to the point you will get more subscribers.
You are not the only one......
Its just a shame.....
Useless video, nothing specific, only emotions and genetic info. The author was sitting and playing with the flash in his hands the whole video, no examples.
bs blah blah blah!!!!!!
I don’t use Godox only because it is a Chinese company and don’t use MIC products😉
Sorry for hear that. You know your phone is probably 90% made in china right? haha! In any case, Godox is a strong company that makes good gear.