GODOX V860II-O Flashes Part 1
Photo Moment - December 18, 2018
We're looking at the GODOX flashes (model V860II-O) — the “O” is the version for Olympus and Panasonic LUMIX.
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We're looking at the GODOX flashes (model V860II-O) — the "O" is the version for Olympus and Panasonic LUMIX. Get yours here! http://geni.us/V860ii
Is godox v860ii is suitable for olympus em10mkiii too?
my godox flash on my panasonic have issue firing up and fire up at times. how do i control it?
@@photojoseph ok sure i get u. I will look into ur videos. Thanks
@YozBunbun how could I possibly know; you’ve told me nothing other than that it doesn’t work. That’s why I made a series of videos on these flashes so you can learn how it works. Sorry I can’t help other than that.
Hmm I don’t know is it my setting issue. 😅
Will the Godox system work with the lx100 m2?
Can't find the answer anywher so do you have any idea if the V860II-O supports Olympus focus stacking with TTL transmitter?
Hi Joseph, I wanted to ask you why the flash is not going on on my monitor, I have the gh5, I have set silent mode to off, filter settings to off, HDR to off, shutter type to MSHTR, bracket to off, photo style in CNEV, in M mode, and in photo without burst, this happened to me a year ago when I bought the flash (godox V860II or) and I solved it, I was using it, but I don't remember how, I forget some other configuration that doesn't activate me the flash, I hope you can help me, greetings from Spain
It sounds like the flash is in a weird mode, like maybe in client/slave mode, or in HHS mode? Sorry I don’t have a better answer.
Sorry if this is a silly question but can you use these for video? As in an always-on setting rather than a momentary flash?
No, strobes like this can’t be on constantly. That’d be an LED light. Sorry!
When the flashgun is mounted on a Panasonic camera's hotshoe and just used as on-camera flash, what mode is the camera set to? I can only get my 685 to fire when the camera is set to C1/C2/C3, there is no synch with any other mode although there is connectivity as the aperture displayed on the gun's display changes when you change it on the camera.
+That's A Moray it should work in any mode. My guess is that you have electronic shutter enabled. That disabled the flash.
Hss doesn't work for me on panasonic
Thank you for this video. I have been mired in frustration trying to figure out how to set up this flash (mine is for a Canon) and your video was greatly appreciated. Things I learned:
1. The pin on the hot shoe that goes up and down. The flash was connected to a flash holder that clamped on the hot shoe. I had trouble getting the flash in and it was even more difficult to detach the flash. The only thing that seemed to work was cursing coupled with some focused jiggling. That worked but turning the knob works without the cursing. Very nice.
2. The color of the screen indicating master or slave. Very nice. I had not figured that out and it was very nice to know.
3. Check the version. That seems like a good idea.
4. The camera brand that its for is shown as an initial beside the model number.
5. How to more reliably get to the function I wanted. I had some success with random button pushing but my mind just works differently than the people that designed this interface and I wasn't figuring out how to navigate this interface reliably.
6. Rotating head. I didn't know that.
ETA:
7. The build in hood and dispersing lens need to be completely pushed back in to get the zoom to work. I guessed that it might be something like that but I didn't realize they need to pushed back so as to click into place for the zoom to work.
A couple of differences I noted with your Olympus version
1. Mine has an FEB option in place of a blank on your flash
2. Mine says ETTL instead of TTL. My guess is that both cameras use ETTL and the firmware is just a bit different on the two flashes with regard to that.
Question: Does optical trigger mode require the flash not be in manual mode?
What I want to do: optically trigger a Westcott strobe or optically trigger the Godox flash from a Wescott strobe. I don't have time to mess with that today but based on what I learned from this video I think there is a chance I'll get that to work. Thanks again.
1. The pin on the hot shoe that goes up and down. The flash was connected to a flash holder that clamped on the hot shoe. I had trouble getting the flash in and it was even more difficult to detach the flash. The only thing that seemed to work was cursing coupled with some focused jiggling. That worked but turning the knob works without the cursing. Very nice.
2. The color of the screen indicating master or slave. Very nice. I had not figured that out and it was very nice to know.
3. Check the version. That seems like a good idea.
4. The camera brand that its for is shown as an initial beside the model number.
5. How to more reliably get to the function I wanted. I had some success with random button pushing but my mind just works differently than the people that designed this interface and I wasn't figuring out how to navigate this interface reliably.
6. Rotating head. I didn't know that.
ETA:
7. The build in hood and dispersing lens need to be completely pushed back in to get the zoom to work. I guessed that it might be something like that but I didn't realize they need to pushed back so as to click into place for the zoom to work.
A couple of differences I noted with your Olympus version
1. Mine has an FEB option in place of a blank on your flash
2. Mine says ETTL instead of TTL. My guess is that both cameras use ETTL and the firmware is just a bit different on the two flashes with regard to that.
Question: Does optical trigger mode require the flash not be in manual mode?
What I want to do: optically trigger a Westcott strobe or optically trigger the Godox flash from a Wescott strobe. I don't have time to mess with that today but based on what I learned from this video I think there is a chance I'll get that to work. Thanks again.
@@photojoseph Thanks for the response. You have become part of a small journey for me to become more familiar with flashes. I have used flashes for a long time as part of my macro photography hobby, however anything beyond setting it to either ETTL or Manual was just a mystery of weird lingo and options that I didn't understand.
A few comments on your comment:
1. I have a Pixel 800C flash and was learning to use that last night as well. When I set the camera to optical slave mode it became obvious what was going on. It displays the letters SL which made me realize that it is just follows a flash from a master flash. The flashes are very similar in functionality but I found the Pixel 800 more intuitive. The Godox designers really like their hidden methods to navigate their options. I tried to get back to the place with the S1 and S2 option on my own and I couldn't do it. I'll need to watch your video again on that.
2. I did come across the distinction that you mention between ETTL and TTL. However, I think the more authoritative sources indicate that they are different technologies. TTL just gets exposure information from the camera. With ETTL the cameral fires off a preflash so as to judge the exposure for itself. Article on the subject: https://cameragroove.com/ettl-vs-ttl/ Please correct me if I have said something incorrect on this.
A few comments on your comment:
1. I have a Pixel 800C flash and was learning to use that last night as well. When I set the camera to optical slave mode it became obvious what was going on. It displays the letters SL which made me realize that it is just follows a flash from a master flash. The flashes are very similar in functionality but I found the Pixel 800 more intuitive. The Godox designers really like their hidden methods to navigate their options. I tried to get back to the place with the S1 and S2 option on my own and I couldn't do it. I'll need to watch your video again on that.
2. I did come across the distinction that you mention between ETTL and TTL. However, I think the more authoritative sources indicate that they are different technologies. TTL just gets exposure information from the camera. With ETTL the cameral fires off a preflash so as to judge the exposure for itself. Article on the subject: https://cameragroove.com/ettl-vs-ttl/ Please correct me if I have said something incorrect on this.
I'm glad you learned so much! The difference between TTL and ETTL is just what these manufacturers call it. "TTL" is "through the lens", and adding the "E" is for "Evaluative" — it's the same thing. Optical triggers are just dumb triggers. They see a burst of light, and they trigger. Doesn't matter what mode the triggering light is in. However for the light that's being triggered, it can only be in manual mode. There's no communication back to the camera.
Hello, how about the focus assist light on flash body, does it work with Panasonic GH series, please ?
Great reviews on these Godox V860IIo flashes! Just want to add something I had to search for to find (not sure if you mentioned it?) My flash zoom was stuck and I thought the flash was broken. Turns out that if you were using the diffuser/bounce card and didn't press them back in ALL THE WAY, the zoom will not function. I pressed down and to move them all the way back into the flash and now the zoom function works again-yeah!
@PhotoJoseph Hi. Any chance that you can do a video like this for the Godox V860IIIO in the future as it has been improved considerably compared to Mark II and is working differently ? That'll be quite helpful, especially for Pany's m4/3 camera users.
Thanks and keep up with the good work.
Thanks and keep up with the good work.
Is it good for the panasonic s5?
Should be but I haven’t tried sorry. You should ask Godox if they are compatible. But I do love the flashes.
Hi there! Great videos, my friend! Thank you very much :-)
Here's a puzzle for you: I just bought a Lumix S5. Before that I owned the GH5. I used the Hahnel Modus 600RT MK 2 M4/3 with the GH5. With the speed light I also bought a Hahnel transmitter and receiver. That all worked just fantastic on the GH5. Now, the speed light does its thing while its on the camera body (High speed sync). But when I use the transmitter/receiver it all falls apart. I mean, it works fine as long as I am not using HSS. So very frustrating. Have you ever experienced something similar? Thank you for all your great content. Keep it coming :-)
Here's a puzzle for you: I just bought a Lumix S5. Before that I owned the GH5. I used the Hahnel Modus 600RT MK 2 M4/3 with the GH5. With the speed light I also bought a Hahnel transmitter and receiver. That all worked just fantastic on the GH5. Now, the speed light does its thing while its on the camera body (High speed sync). But when I use the transmitter/receiver it all falls apart. I mean, it works fine as long as I am not using HSS. So very frustrating. Have you ever experienced something similar? Thank you for all your great content. Keep it coming :-)
Mistery solved! It appears I'm using a non-compatible trigger. I've got the Hahnel Capture transmitter/receiver mounted to my camera and speedlight. It doesn't work when using HSS. :-)
@@photojoseph The HSS does not work on the S5. I thought maybe it was because GH5 is M4/3 and the S5 is a full frame? Anyway; you're right: I´ll contact Hahnel. Cheers mate!
Glad you liked the video! Are you saying HSS no longer works on the GH5, or that it doesn’t work on the S5? Either way I think you need to reach out to Hahnel.
Super useful content - as always!
Joseph IT Would have been Smarter If GODOX Would have Simply Just Added RF //=Transmit Right into Each Flash Unit
Saving on Coast as well as Simplicity and Condensing Over All Space //Size
That SAID Do they Have a GODOX Or even Any Another Brand that Offers that??
Along with Onboard Video LED Lighting Support?
THANKS Joseph :-)
Saving on Coast as well as Simplicity and Condensing Over All Space //Size
That SAID Do they Have a GODOX Or even Any Another Brand that Offers that??
Along with Onboard Video LED Lighting Support?
THANKS Joseph :-)
hi i have the S1 i have the tt685 with x trigger, i work in manual but i want to see from thr viewfinder the real environment , because i dont see it , i see like i take photo with flash. im sure i do something wrong. plz.
Does the Camera's Flash Compensation control control the TTL output?
I think the Olympus-brand flash will do this.
Also, does this unit have the (red) AF illuminator for On Camera Flash?
I think the Olympus-brand flash will do this.
Also, does this unit have the (red) AF illuminator for On Camera Flash?
Hello, your videos are great! I own an olympus om de m5 miii and after seeing your tutos i bought a godox v860 ii o.
It works fine but there an issue when i want to use it at high speed as an off flash. I set my camera on RC mode, my camera flash on manual and set my godox flash on s1 mode, hss.
When i take the photo, the flash is lightning but the result is totaly dark as if the flash was firing just before ou just after the shot. As i am in manual mode , there couldn't be any preflash on the camera. I tried with S2 mode, it's the same.
The normal mode (>1/250s) is working nicely in off flash as the highspeed when flash on the camera.
What have i missed ?
Thanks
It works fine but there an issue when i want to use it at high speed as an off flash. I set my camera on RC mode, my camera flash on manual and set my godox flash on s1 mode, hss.
When i take the photo, the flash is lightning but the result is totaly dark as if the flash was firing just before ou just after the shot. As i am in manual mode , there couldn't be any preflash on the camera. I tried with S2 mode, it's the same.
The normal mode (>1/250s) is working nicely in off flash as the highspeed when flash on the camera.
What have i missed ?
Thanks
I have an Godox V860II O mount-ed on a Panasonic S5 , 20-60mm .The Godox reports the focal lengh as 24-80mm . Is it a fault or just a setting in the menus? Thank you
@@photojoseph Did you test your Godox V860ii O on a Panasonis S5 ? I noticed in the video above you didn't switch from 3/4 to 135 in the Godox menu . Does it display right the focal lengh on S5 with the kit lens 20-60mm? Thank you !
Sounds like a bug. Please report to Godox.
I am still unclear about an Olympus E-M1 Mark III body and triggering Nikon flashes and one Phottix Mitros+ (for Nikon) flash, with Radio transmission using the transmitter on camera?
Great video - thanks. Will this work with Lumix S5?
Mine didnt have a stand. and it came with a random usb light that doesnt even work. Bought from Amazon
Hallo Joseph. Today I got my Godox 860 II O for Olympus/`Panasonic. I want to use the flash with my Panasonic GH5. I put the flash on TTL. But it seems flash en camera can’t Connect. So i can’t open the Flash menu on the GH5 to change setting. The option is greyed out. Can you help?
Does this work with full frame panasonic S1? If not what does? thank you
I've basically Mastered the Panasonic S1 , except I cant for the life of me figure out how to setup on Camera Flash. Something that should be simple!! What are the settings I should be using for the S1 to trigger a Godox 860ii Flash ON the Shoemount?? It has to be something simple I'm missing. I shoot Via X2T Trigger All the time. Thanks for your help in advance PJ!!
All the control will be in the flash, not in the camera. Set the camera to 1/250 or less (or on the S1 I think the max X speed is 1/320?) and control the light output (including going TTL) on the flash itself.
Can you suggest a flash for my Canon SX60 HS Powershot? Thanks
JUST GOT THSE BEEN LOOKING FOR A CONCISE REVIEW THANK YOU SO MUCH VERY PROFESSIONAL!!!!!
I was wondering if there was any advantage over using these to the Hahnel’s. I use a Hahnel Modi’s 600, thinks it’s great. But I also use Elinchrom strobes in studio and externally (ELB500’s) and occasionally need the Hahnel as a fill or separation light. I have to use it with a receiver or optically or sync cord, all separately from the Skyport trigger. Bit of a bind, would the Godoy sync with the Skyport trigger through the camera flash setting?
I've never used the Hahnel. In general, if you want TTL, you need to stick with one manufacturer. If you're manual, then you an mix and match all day long.
I find myself hitting the like before even watching, I just know it’s going to be a good watch and I’ll learn something fro PJ. 👌
I very much appreciate that!
Great show..very interesting, well presented, however a slightly slower comment would be appreciated :)
Hi Joseph great video I just got the go Godox 860 and xpro controller for my Panasonic gx9 to use as an off camera flash. But I’m having an issue i hopping you know how to solve! I set my camera in manual and adjust everything so there is no ambient light (black on the lcd screen) so I can just use the flash light it then changes when I add the xpro controller ? Is it meant to do that ? I was assuming I’d set it up like that then turn off live view so I could compose but I’m not sure if that’s what it’s doing ? Do you know what’s happening ? Thank you 🙏
@@photojoseph I think I understand now I just found another video you did explaining constant preview with strobes. So it seems like the GX9 detects I have a flash trigger and then despite my manual settings it turns constant preview off otherwise my screen would just be black until the flash fires and I would be able to compose. Does that make sense?
Sounds like you want to shoot in all manual but the controller is in an auto mode
Just bought one for my GH5 and it doesn't seem to be compatible. Will it work if I update the firmware?
man! I watched so many video but yours are the first I understand. It is really the basics what I needed. Thanks!
@@photojoseph anytime :)
Awesome, thanks for saying that!
does the godox/flashpoint system work with the S1/S1r in HSS? I can't get them to work properly (getting a black band on the bottom of the frame around 1/2000 second) is there another 3rd party option?...thanks
Good one, would be very helpful to the freshers.
Hey! Thank you for the vid. Just wanted to ask if this model is compatible with the Lumix GH4?
Great overview, Joseph.
Question: I already have 3 Yongnuo flashes (Canon). Will the Godox controller trigger those correctly (TTL not manual) from my GH5?
Question: I already have 3 Yongnuo flashes (Canon). Will the Godox controller trigger those correctly (TTL not manual) from my GH5?
thx for very informative video
Very helpful, now I understand the soft buttons better
hey,
how do i trigger FEB using this product ?
how do i trigger FEB using this product ?
Helped me out a lot. Thank you! Btw... meet to feeters. 😆 You didn't miss a beat.
Are these as water resistant as the Cameras?
I don’t think so. Check their website for an IP rating.
I have the V860 2N I can not get it to go in to HSS in I-ttl mode...why is this?
Love your videos. Just got this unit and I cannot alter the zoom settings. Press the zoom button, 07mm is highligted, turn the dial and nothing. Any ideas where I'm going wrong?
Sorry without playing with it in person I really can’t say. In situations like this my recommendation is always to go back through the video or the manual and follow everything step by step… usually it’s a skipped step that “doesn’t apply to me” that causes the error.
I have a g85. Is this good for me.
@photojoseph. I don't need to have the same godox for the camera model to work on slave, correct? meaning that if i have an Olympus camera with a godox triger mounted on the Olympus i can have a godox flash for sony mount and one for canon mount and still work on radio trigger, Right? as long it is all within godox 2.4g capabilities! am i right?
Yes, but this came in a firmware update. I don't know what version and even if that applies to all models, but before you get started I'd recommend checking the firmware on each piece of gear. There's info on that here: https://photojoseph.com/moment/godox-xpro-remote-complete-guide/20045#.XicrCVNKgws
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