You must log in or register to reply here. thanks. I'm not surprised that the X2T-n can't be controlled from the Photo Shooting Menu> Flash Control> sub-menu but I did expect the hot shoe would pass though TTL BL control (iTTL balanced flash) and/or manual control of the SB-400. (permalink) Have used the pure manual FR602 triggers for about a decade and they have been the most bullet proof bit of photographic gear that I own. It is the X1 N transmitter that has a a PC sync port not the X1 receiver I read the manual for the X2T-n a few weeks before so I probably had a little understanding of the X2T-n but it is quite logical. with one SB-800 mounted on your camera (D-100, D-70/D2H) to shoot once triggered is still capable of controlling other flashs www.godox.com/EN/Download.html Ye be warned! You have to adjust the output of the flash manually. That's why I try to download manuals. Glad to know they are as robust as you suggest. In this buying guide weve rounded up all the current interchangeable lens cameras costing around $2000 and recommended the best. (permalink), Zeroneg1: Given the lower flash power of the SB-400 I used f/2.8. (permalink) The SB-400 offers no Master or Commander mode. 14 months ago I opened the boxes of the X2T-n and X1R-n but haven't had time to try them out. Most modern cameras will shoot video to one degree or another, but these are the ones wed look at if you plan to shoot some video alongside your photos. What's the best camera for shooting landscapes? I Just wanted manual control. Nikon D850, SB-500 Group Flash Options How to trigger a Nikon SB-800 from a D850? Was really hoping to give you the skinny on them this weekend. (permalink), Global chip shortage may have something to do with it. It will be easy to loose them particularly the receiver battery covers. I'm going to try to do another test of the X2T-n and X1R-n pair (Adorama Flashpoint branding) in manual mode with my SB-800(s) to double check that setting manual flash power is reliable. But is it enough to outclass the competition? The SB-400 is so small it will fit a pants or coat pocket or a purse. I see the X1 trigger and receiver system and the XPro trigger which looks really nice to use. Setting the group(s), channel and custom settings was fairly strait foreword. Today I Received www.youtube.com/watch?v=d_m5RR2mJQI So what are the options? If so how do you like your Godox system. with sb800? Yep, blamed on covid and some port closure in Asia. www.godox.com/EN/InstructionManual/Godox_X2TN_20201027.pdf slaved) will the sb800 able to controll another sb 800 or i need an What Does Dragging The Shutter Mean And When Should We Use It? Energizer lithium batteries might be OK if there initial voltage isn't too high and does not damage the X2T-n and X1R-n units. Dave Press the SEL button again to highlight the group. and a little more: The Godox X2T-n is not compatible with Nikon's "Unified Flash" system so the Flash Control menu in my D850 is unaware of the X2T-n and the hot shoe on the X2T-n is less than compatible so my D850 doesn't see my SB-400 installed on the X2T-n hot shoe. Thanks for the correction. www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/1341962-REG/godox_x1r_n_tt www.godox.com/EN/Products_Remote_Control_X1N_TTL_Wireless www.godox.com/EN/InstructionManual/Godox_X2TN_20201027.pdf, www.godox.com/EN/InstructionManual/Godox_X1N_20171010.pdf. (1) Flashpoint R2 Mark II iTTL 2.4 GHz Wireless Flash Trigger for Nikon (Godox X2T-n) (permalink), Thank you In that case you'd set your remote SB-800 into "remote" TTL mode. If you click it, you'll go home, Group Rules for Posting Images to the Group Pool. Dave If, just if, you But, what I did learn is that X1R-N fitted to an old SB800 will work but the receiver needs to be set to TTL and the transmitter on camera to manual if desired. An avenue I may take in the future as the price of the SB5000 is ridiculous sadly. Did you buy a Godox X1T-N commander with X1R-N receivers? I'm frustrated. The display will then change to the Remote view. Dave I note that I called Adorama and one person told me the set was fully compatible with my SB-800(s) and one told me for manual flash power but not TTL. Shedding some light on the sources of noise, OM System 12-40mm F2.8 PRO II sample gallery, Autel EVO Nano+ review: a solid sub-250g drone that lacks the polish of competing models, DPReview TV: Laowa 12-24mm F5.6 C-Dreamer Review, Best cameras for landscape photography in 2021, Best video cameras for photographers in 2022, Portraits of a photographer (me) by another photographer. That flash serves as a master that controls the remote flashes wirelessly with a series of coded preflashes. If I like the TT350N I might follow it with a Godox TT685N speedlight and X1T-N trigger. At least once and maybe twice it worked as expected. If you're shooting indoors, it works well to mount any cheap flash on your camera, as long as that flash has a tilting head and manual power control. Mr. Speedlight edited this topic 13 months ago. auto off, always off and always on. (permalink) 13 months ago The settings are: 12 sec. And does the X1 receiver have a PC sync socket so I can use them to fire studio packs as well? It was easy to select the groups and set the power output from the X2T-n. The Nikon Z30 is the company's latest 'creator' focused mirrorless camera, a 21MP APS-C model made to be more vlogging friendly than ever. This includes the SB-600, which as I said, I do like, but really only as a slave to the SB-800, (which I also have). 13 months ago I use 2 sb800 and one SB 900 for most of my work and this combo of trigger and receiver has worked flawlessly. Oddly the old Nikon SB-400 in an "Integrated Flash" though it's options are pretty limited. 9 months ago (3) Flashpoint R2 i-TTL 2.4G Wireless Receiver(s) For Nikon Flashes (Godox X1R-n) This is not welcome as I don't like using alkaline batteries in such devices because they always leak when dead. (permalink) 6. Originally posted 13 months ago. Good luck. Introduction To Different Exposure Modes - Which Exposure Mode Should You Use? But if the flash didn't have a repeating flash option (regardless of the manufacturer), it was very likely unable to do many other things that one may typically expect from a flash they buy. Curiously the SB-800(s) perform as expected when using FV Lock. Press the SEL button to highlight "CH", use "+/" to select the channel. thanks. Greetings! I also look at photos and often all sides aren't shown. Originally posted 10 months ago. I didn't see that it offers a slave mode either. I haven't found user manuals for the X1T-N and X1R-N at Godox. The build quality continues to bother me. My plan was to eventually get the Xpro as the fully featured transmitter but will start with the X2 to test functionality. However, the SB-28DX is far ahead of and more powerful than the 600, (I think the 28DX's guide number may even be close to the SB-900's). I wonder if the X2T-n is working only in TTL BL or only in TTL (Standard)? If the Integrated Control doesn't work that's not a deal breaker. (permalink) Mr. Speedlight edited this topic 12 months ago. The battery doors slip off very easily and will probably be easy to loose. Fold it to 1.75 x 3 inch and tuck it behind the SB-400's flash head. I might pull the trigger on the X1T and X1R next week, only about 80 bucks. Better watch to find out. Ordered one X2t and a pair of X1r's today (tuesday). A S2 Round Flash S-type Bowens Mount Bracket which holds the flash lying flat and straight pointing into a softbox would take the stress off the X1R-n's hot shoe and body. One might mount a radio shutter release in the hot shoe. to get the light needed. lighting capacity, did you ever try fill out flashes (one or two extra SB-800s) I like the SB-600 but not as much as my SB-28DX, which also can't run as a master and isn't even part of the Nikon CLS line. The SB-800(s) using the X2T-n and X1R-n in manual mode work as expected. The X2T-n and X1R-n seem rather light duty to me. other receiver? I hope you will return to this discussion and tell about your solution for the D850 and remote speedlights. Weve chosen cameras that can take great photos and make it easy to get great looking video, rather than being the ones youd choose as a committed videographer. Thank you in advance. Ok, I have a D2H and I want to use the sb800 on a stand not having Mr. Speedlight edited this topic 10 months ago. Mr. Speedlight edited this topic 10 months ago. The D100's in camera flash will fire the Sb800 remotely. The SB-400 can also be used with FV Lock. I will do some digging and get my head around the setup and look at the secondhand market for the SB5000. When I have more money I might go for an X2T-n and maybe three TT600(s). 5. Still can't find a PDF manual. If I understand the manuals correctly the TT350N speedlight can command the TT685N both with radio and optical CLS/AWL. Switched to Godox trigger and receivers ad got good results with remote changing of the settings. If one is buying an SB-400 the SS-400 soft case is a must to protect the SB-400's flash head face from keys, coins, pocket knife, etc. You can fire the SB 800 with the D100 by setting the Sb-800 to SU4 mode in the settings of the flash. How To Setup Nikon SB-800 As a "Wireless Remote Unit", How to configure SB-600 as a Wireless Remote Unit, How to configure SB-800 as a Master Flash Unit, How to configure SB-900 as a Master Flash Unit, Using Nikon's Built-in Flash In Different Metering Modes. http://www.dancersworld.org Understanding Nikon's Flash Metering Mode, How To Setup Automatic Exposure Bracketing (AEB). Interestingly today was the closure of a three month saga with one of the few remaining camera stores down here. HSS and TTL are not required but definitely need the option of controlling flash power in groups from the transmitter on the camera, as well as 1/3 stop control. Best Travel Lens For Nikon DX Format DSLRs, Cherry Blossom Festival 2019, Washington DC, Few Tips And Tricks For Panning Photography. Oops! 13 months ago Dave This site uses cookies to improve your experience and to help show content that is more relevant to your interests. Understanding An Aperture And The Depth Of Field, Understanding Metering And Metering Modes In Photography, What Is An Exposure Compensation - Understanding Bracketing, My Last Trip To NYC, Global Pandemic And YouTube Channel. You should be able to trigger any number of flashes this way, assuming each remote flash is able to detect the flash of light from the others. The SU-4 TTL Slave is a film era device. sb 800 on stand off camera. Today, we are going to discuss about how to setup a SB-800 as a wireless remote unit or also called a slave unit. I found the X2T-n logical enough that I didn't need to refer to the manual except that I once I turned the illumination off on the X2T-n. Originally posted 9 months ago. That could mess one up in the field and shots could be lost. The build quality of the X2T-n isn't as much of an issue unless one would be installing a speedlight in its hot shoe for on camera fill. The exception as noted was the SB-800(s) only performed correctly when using the FV Lock. In his review Ken makes a few flamboyant remarks as he always does. As expected none of the other settings such as AA worked. (permalink) If you would like to post, you'll need to. I had to remember to push the "set" button before shooting. After extensive searching I found that I didn't need the trigger, it is built into the Sb800. The controls on the Flashpoint R2 Mark II for Nikon (X2T-n) look pretty good. This may be because of the use of Ni-MH batteries as noted in the instructions. (or optical slave mode, for other flashes.) Put all the other flashes in your setup in SU-4 mode. Source: A Hands-on Guide to Creative Lighting by Nikon School. With the flash unit turned on, press and hold the SEL button for two seconds. If you run everything with manual power control, just about any radio, IR, or visible light triggering setup will work. The manual packed with the X2T-n notes that Ni-MH batteries are not recommended as performance may suffer. Anyway, the SB-28DX has all the settings/performance of the SB-700, 800, and maybe even the 900. My old SB-800 went on vacation. 12 months ago 4. (permalink), thank you They are too heavy for the X2T-n and it's hot shoe in my opinion. I may in the future buy an X2T-n and a pair of TT600(s) which are manual only speedlights. A bonus for the receiver units would be a PC outlet so I can use them to remotely trigger packs/mono blocks, more to the point, to be able to set them to different groups and be able to turn a group off. Just set the SB-800 to SU-4 mode, and adjust it's power manually. (permalink), Mr. Speedlight: i appreciate your help. The Nikon SB-900 and SB-910 probably work correctly in TTL mode as well as manual mode on the X1R-n. And also with this configuration (sb800 radio or IR slaved) will the sb800 able to controll another sb 800 or i need an other receiver? The "Light" setting fouled me up a bit. Dave (permalink), Yikes thats too bad All are Flickr logo. Whats the best camera for around $2000? Mr. Speedlight edited this topic 10 months ago. (permalink), Mr. Speedlight: **********************************************************. I will be returning the X1R-n receivers as I am not confident in their ability to stand up to holding my SB-800(s) in umbrella brackets. copy/printing paper works fine. I doubt that TTL BL will work but I'll have to test to know. Sign up with your email address to receive new blog post updates. If you want wireless TTL, your only real choices are to control the SB-800 with the onboard flash on a D70, or use another iTTL flash like an SB-600 or SB-800 as a master flash. Using Ni-MH batteries I found exposure compensation, -3 to +3 stops, did not function correctly most of the time. They held my money and the goods never came, long story but needless to say I will make all of my purchases from the big boys in New York from now on, Australian camera stores do not deserve my money. DJI has a new gimbal, and it's compatible with some of the revolutionary accessories from the Ronin 4D. Originally posted 12 months ago. If you would like to post, you'll need to register. Mike M Wong, Maryland I have been using the godox pro trigger and receivers for my SB 800 for a couple of years now. Originally posted 10 months ago. You are using an out of date browser. I've tested the X2T-n and X1R-n (Flashpoint branding) with two SB-800(s), one SB-700 and one SB-400. Sign up for a free account, or sign in (if you're already a member). Have taken onboard the construction quality. I tried the Wein digital slave for $79..it would fire the flash. The Autel EVO Nano+ drone weighs less than 250g, includes advanced features, and gets extra points for privacy. I did another test of the X2T-n and X1R-n (Flashpoint branding) in manual flash control mode with an SB-800 in full stops 1/1 power down to 1/128 and then 1/4 down to 1/16 power by 1/3 stops. i need your help - Can you use your 70-200 VR www.godox.com/EN/InstructionManual/Godox_X1N_20171010.pdf However the camera and X2T-n are communicating properly when I use the FV Lock. I thought Ken Rockwell was nuts pushing the SB-400 but it's tiny and pocketable. (permalink). It may not display this or other websites correctly. Use "+/" to choose Group A, B or C. Note: Please be sure to choose the same channel number as set on the Master flash unit or in the Commander mode in your camera. I will say that I can't seen to remember the setting I must select in the SB-800 in order to trigger it off camera whenever I have the need for that. Mr. Speedlight: (permalink) I don't like the idea of having a heavy speedlight in the hot shoe of either. A speedlight used on the X2T-n hot shoe might be used as fill flash in either TTL BL or Manual but that's not possible. It depends on what your goals are. The latter was correct. -- If you're looking for the perfect drone for yourself, or to gift someone special, we've gone through all of the options and selected our favorites. You could then mount your SB-800 on a stand and use it as a master and other iTTL flashes (SB-800s, SB-600s, or iTTL compatible third party flashes) as wireless slaves. 13 months ago Finally if possible I'd like to control the Flashpoint R2 Mark II (X2T-n) from the integrated in camera Photo shooting menu, Flash Control sub-menu. I have the SB 800 and a Nikon D100. 1. I am extremely frustrated now too, called supplier I ordered it from, they were good enough to take my money but not tell me they are 6 weeks away!!! (permalink) Note that if you have a BCG store account, you'll need a new, separate account here (we keep the two sites separate for security purposes). I don't know if TTL BL actually works as balanced fill. You'll have to set the power on the SB-800 manually. 9 months ago I tested manual flash control and found it to be predictable and reliable while using Ni-MM batteries. All content, design, and layout are Copyright 19982022 Digital Photography Review All Rights Reserved. 13 months ago You could use an SC-29, SC-28 or SC-17 off camera hotshoe cable. Originally posted 9 months ago. your advise to improve mine. Unless Nikon lightened up and gave the SB-600 a firmware update, the SB-600 can't play the role of 'master anything'. The SB-800(s) fire in TTL mode but it seems to be at minimum power so there is great under exposure, black frame. How does Laowa's latest full-frame lens perform? An admin rejected your photo for Nikon CLS (Creative Lighting System). Ideally, Godox would have you using one of their transmitters on camera talking directly to their own speedlights. 13 months ago I accidentally set the X2T-n to always off and had to use a flashlight to reset it to 12 sec. I strongly recommend buying the X2T-n over the X1T-n given the videos I've seen describing the X1T-n and having the X2T-n in hand. All flashes in your setup will have to be set manually however. EternalWolf Photography: If not Godox, what did you buy? thanks again for the kind explanation. I was in a fairly dark room and could not read the manual but I managed quite well. This site uses cookies to help personalise content, tailor your experience and to keep you logged in if you register. I spent a few minutes with the X2T-n and X1R-n (Adorama Flashpoint branding). I can also set exposure compensation in 1/3 stops from -3 to +1. So I'm frustrated that the X2T-n and X1R-n aren't compatible with my SB-800(s) in TTL mode. Went to go use my SB800 today and it's stuck in this mode. (permalink), Mr. Speedlight: Originally posted 10 months ago. I used Ni-MH batteries. Did I get confused? Dave (permalink) 13 months ago My thinking I'll go ahead and return the set since TTL doesn't work properly with my SB-800(s). If you just want to trigger the SB-800, any IR trigger or cheap flash will work. I am looking for a radio system to remotely control a bunch of SB800 units from my D850. stand away from (outside) the SB-800's (master flash light on canera) I'm disappointed that the build quality of the Godox X2T-n and X1R-n units aren't to the same quality standard as my Phottix Strato II transmitters and receivers. These are very easy and simple steps to configure a Nikon SB-800 unit as a remote flash unit. I'm on hold. (1) Flashpoint R2 Mark II iTTL 2.4 GHz TTL Wireless Flash Trigger for Nikon (Godox X2T-n) In this setup, the camera and ALL the flashes need to support iTTL. (permalink), DrKillJoy: While I dont know much about godox lighting the trigger system works great, there is plenty of stop control and the ttl is accurate. TTL and HSS would be a nice bonus but my main need is to be able to remotely adjust power levels and even turn groups off remotely. If you want TTL metering, you need one SB-800 with a full hotshoe connection to your D2H. Then using the controls on the X2T-n I set TTL and 0 compensation followed by +3 stops and then -3 stops. (permalink). Why? Does anyone here know if the Godox TT350n mini and TT685n mix well with an SB-800? The results were a normal exposure followed by 3 stops over exposure and then 3 stops under exposure just as expected. I need to buy a radio or IR transmitter/receiver system to use my The amount of the output compensation set for Groups A, B and C on the Master Flash will determine the amount of the output from the Remote Speedlights. I may not open the box immediately. Dave Avoid the Yongnuo they are difficult to set the Godox with its LCD display is far superior ..owned both. thanks, now i have a better idea of what to do. Help needed SB 500 flash not working with D7200 in A mode, www.lightingrumours.com/godox-x1t-review-8229. I need to buy a radio or IR transmitter/receiver system to use my sb 800 on stand off camera. Dave I tried an SB-800 and it performed correctly. batteries are acceptable they would solve this problem. These capable cameras should be solid and well-built, have both speed and focus for capturing fast action and offer professional-level image quality. 2. (permalink) So I suppose that's why I haven't committed the steps necessary to get the 800 to trigger using it's own remote system. A piece of 20-24 lb. (permalink). Mr. Speedlight edited this topic 13 months ago. 3. A small piece of packing tape might help. I piggy back a Phottix Strato II receiver on a Phottix Strato II transmitter for shutter release with my D800 and D850. It took a lot of ringing around and searching online to find the answer to what I thought would be a simple question, even the importer of Godox here was unhelpful. Anyway I'm disappointed in the light duty build of the X2T-n and X1R-n units. I'll have to test with alkaline primary batteries and call Adorama to find out if lithium primary batteries are acceptable. Originally posted 13 months ago. http://www.nyfirephotos.com I could not test that indoors at night in a dim room. I set the camera's exposure compensation to 0 and the flash exposure compensation to 0. I visited your website. Dave By using this site, you agree to the use of cookies by Flickr and our partners as described in our cookie policy. Originally posted 10 months ago. (The Wein worked with my point and shoot but not the d100). 14 months ago I'd like to hear from people that already owns one of this system, which one to buy and if the sb800 once triggered is still capable of controlling other flashs wireless or i need more receivers to controll those. Glad they work in manual mode at least, that is all I am after. wireless or i need more receivers to controll those. Here are some manuals found at the bottom of this page Upright should be OK or maybe not. what distance (between your camera and moving subjects) you can get Because time for a return to Adorama is running out I setup a return. Nikon has announced the Z30, an entry-level Z-mount camera aimed at vloggers and other content creators. When I turn it o Really? Dave Ideally I would love to stay all Nikon with my speedlight setup. 12 months ago Three things I notice: the body, the shell of both seems quite thin. The Flashpoint branded ones are still available and I will now commit to a full set for all of my SB800's 12 months ago (permalink). Optical triggering is less reliable outdoors, or in an environment where other photographers are using flash. My previous experience with Chinese radio sync sets is with Phottix Strato II sets which have a very robust feel and high quality switches and buttons. Will try it on the D850 and SB800 combo and let you know. Find out what it offers and what we think so far. The SB800 on it's own is only equipped with an IR triggering system receiver. I can set normal sync, slow sync, rear curtain sync and off, plus a couple of useless red eye reduction modes from the D850 Flash Control menu. The ISO has to be bumped to 400. JavaScript is disabled. I own physical Nikon SU-4 slaves so the SB-400 could be used with one of those in SU-4 Auto or Manual Mode. Thank you very very much for your time. Although a lot of people only upload images to Instagram from their smartphones, the app is much more than just a mobile photography platform. You need a radio, IR, or visible light transmitter attached to your D2H, and all your remote lights will fire when triggered by the camera. Dave I did not test to see if pass through TTL works. Years ago i purchased what was then the top of the range SB-800 Speedlite for Nikon D40. (permalink), Mr. Speedlight: I cut a 1.75 x 6 inch strip. There is little chance that one can control an SB-5000 or SB-500 using the in camera Unified Flash control so I currently see the hot shoe on the X2T-n as very limited. Originally posted 9 months ago. I set it all up for manual operations as I do the camera. Dennis I'll do more testing soon if I have time. The battery covers are not secure. Thanks for the feedback Dave! I use Ni-MH batteries in my Phottix Strato II transmitters and receivers and note a reduction of operating range but haven't found that to present a problem in most situations. Hollo Duncan C - Mr. Speedlight edited this topic 9 months ago. I haven't even installed batteries. Secondly I'd like: iTTL, TTL (standard) and TTL BL (balanced) TTL control for three groups. That's all so far. I need thanks. (permalink) An SC-29 is also useful for mounting a Nikon flash to a bracket, even when it's the only flash in your setup. 12 months ago thanks. on checking the SB-400 manual it does not appear to be compatible with any Nikon film SLR(s) not even the Nikon D6. I emphasize that the construction of the X2T-n is light duty and I DO NOT recommend shooting with an SB-700, SB-800 on to the SB-910. Is this the gimbal to get? I wanted to be double sure. I hope to test my SB-800(s) with the X2T-n and X1R-n in manual mode tonight to double check. Understanding Flash Sync Modes - Which Sync Mode Should You Use? My SB-700 doesn't have a film TTL or d-TTL function to cause compatibility confusion.