Yes, that's the use case. It does not have the flash intensity set correctly, or the preflash measurement is messed up. HSS with manual level is OK. TTL with x-sync is fine as well.
Perfect, thank you!
I emailed Adorama about this issue. Godox is aware of the issue and have not released a firmware update yet. Apparently it has too do with the pre-flash in TTL with HSS. The pre-flash doesn't sync correctly with the R5 so it just pops at full power since it doesn't see any light from the preflash. So you can't really say just FEC -3 or whatever will work. It will all depend on how much full power will affect your shot.
I can say that because it works. For me with the R2 Pro II the flash doesn't go full power, it flashes +3. If I do -3 it exposes perfectly well. I shoot manual anyway so this issues doesn't affect me but there's a workaround as long as you don't need negative compensation.
I use a V1 Godox. When I got it I worked with it and Godox's top remote unit as well as on the camera. I don't do HSS so let me qualify that. I found by setting it to -7 with TTL it was dead on every time. So I'm a happy camper unlike those that are having issues here. I suppose with many products they don't meet the expectations or needs of some. In my case as you expressed it does a fine job and I wouldn't go with any other flash in it's place. I'm on a R5 as well.
Not sure Canon is liable for breaking an unlicensed proprietary protocol. Godox needs figure out the issue and have a workaround IMO. Why can't the camera industry have a standard here is just bad for consumers.
Also, just to clarify. I use the Godox X2T Transmitter in HSS mode (and Manual) with the R5 and R6. No problems.
That has been my experience. I don't use HSS so no issues whatsoever with my V1. It's a superb flash with power to spare for a days shooting. Plenty bright as well. What a bargain and well built as well.
Indeed it is! I find HSS to be an invaluable tool for everything from portraiture to events to birding to shooting macros!
Manufacturers put out a lot of generic blanket statements. Fortunately you have the Forum here to use as an additional resource. :-D
That's great that you don't use HSS.Thanks for sharing that.
Sounds like Godox engineers had already given up. That's too bad, but at least it brings a closure to this issue.
I think the issue was in the trigger, not in the specific flash. And the new version of the trigger still has some issues, though may be different ones:
Just be aware the Westcott FJ / Rollei Freeze systems are a rebrand of (and tweaked to be made incompatible with) the Jinbei RT system. And that Jinbei's gear also exhibits the same underexposure-with-TTL Sony issue that Godox gear does. Just saying. They have at least one of the same bugs that Godox does.
