Godox triggers - most user friendly

[Belle04]

I own a few different Canon triggers that I use myself but. I am not looking to buy some triggers for shoots that do work for my business. I was going to stick to Canon, Nikon and Sony.

Out of the vast Godox trigger range, which do you think is the easiest or "best" to get for this application. And more importantly, why. The people using these triggers have knowledge of using OCF but might not be super knowledgable.

I've yet to consider if I would need HSS or TTL, but I think TTL is going to be more useful to them compared to HSS.

I was thinking of the XPro 2 over the touch screen one because it's easy to swap out the batteries if needed. I had previously tried to use the Flashpoint R2 Pro MarkII with a Sony camera (flashes on manual) but the camera wouldn't fire the trigger for some reason :/

 

[Klaus dk]

I see now, that I completely misunderstood your question.

 

[tugwilson]

I own a few different Canon triggers that I use myself but. I am not looking to buy some triggers for shoots that do work for my business. I was going to stick to Canon, Nikon and Sony.

Out of the vast Godox trigger range, which do you think is the easiest or "best" to get for this application. And more importantly, why. The people using these triggers have knowledge of using OCF but might not be super knowledgable.

I've yet to consider if I would need HSS or TTL, but I think TTL is going to be more useful to them compared to HSS.

I was thinking of the XPro 2 over the touch screen one because it's easy to swap out the batteries if needed. I had previously tried to use the Flashpoint R2 Pro MarkII with a Sony camera (flashes on manual) but the camera wouldn't fire the trigger for some reason :/

i have used X1T, X2, Xpro, XProII and X3 triggers. I've never used the Adorama trigger.

I think you have correctly narrowed down the choice to the XProII or the X3.

Before choosing a trigger you really do have to make a firm decision on using TTL and/or HSS. If you want to use either you must buy triggers for all the camera brands you want to use and you will be presenting people with a considerably more complicated user experience.

If you don't ever want to use TTL or HSS you can put the XProII or X3 in Legacy (centre pin only) mode and buy any brand of trigger. This means it will work in the overwhelming majority if camera models.

With the XProII, irrespective of whether or not you will use TTL/HSS, switch off MULTI.

 

[Belle04]

I own a few different Canon triggers that I use myself but. I am not looking to buy some triggers for shoots that do work for my business. I was going to stick to Canon, Nikon and Sony.

Out of the vast Godox trigger range, which do you think is the easiest or "best" to get for this application. And more importantly, why. The people using these triggers have knowledge of using OCF but might not be super knowledgable.

I've yet to consider if I would need HSS or TTL, but I think TTL is going to be more useful to them compared to HSS.

I was thinking of the XPro 2 over the touch screen one because it's easy to swap out the batteries if needed. I had previously tried to use the Flashpoint R2 Pro MarkII with a Sony camera (flashes on manual) but the camera wouldn't fire the trigger for some reason :/

i have used X1T, X2, Xpro, XProII and X3 triggers. I've never used the Adorama trigger.

I think you have correctly narrowed down the choice to the XProII or the X3.

Before choosing a trigger you really do have to make a firm decision on using TTL and/or HSS. If you want to use either you must buy triggers for all the camera brands you want to use and you will be presenting people with a considerably more complicated user experience.

If you don't ever want to use TTL or HSS you can put the XProII or X3 in Legacy (centre pin only) mode and buy any brand of trigger. This means it will work in the overwhelming majority if camera models.

With the XProII, irrespective of whether or not you will use TTL/HSS, switch off MULTI.

When you mention MULTI are you meaning the shoot mode (like app, single shooter or multiple shooter) or something else? Is there a reason why? I'm interested as you clearly made it a point and I know you wouldn't note it if there wasn't a good reason.

I think you're right regarding TTL/HSS. if the X3 is in Legacy, will it work even with Sony? I've always found Sony a bit iffy.

 

[tugwilson]

When you mention MULTI are you meaning the shoot mode (like app, single shooter or multiple shooter) or something else? Is there a reason why? I'm interested as you clearly made it a point and I know you wouldn't note it if there wasn't a good reason.
I think you're right regarding TTL/HSS. if the X3 is in Legacy, will it work even with Sony? I've always found Sony a bit iffy.

I mean the MULTI mode (as in Manual, MULTI, TTL). I switch it off so it just cycles between M and TTL and normal mode and is permanently on M in LEGACY mode.

I believe it works OK in withs Sony cameras. However you could buy a Sony XProII and put it in LEGACY mode and it would work fine on Canon and Nikon.

Disclaimer I'm not a Sony user and they frighten me.

 

[Gato Amarillo]

If you decide you don't need TTL or HSS look at the Adorama Single Pin transceiver -- works on any brand of camera, fires the flash, and gives remote power control. All for 25 bucks each --

https://www.adorama.com/fprrr2sptk.html

I use these in the studio for the small size and simple, easy to see interface.

Gato

 

[ronscuba]

If you decide you don't need TTL or HSS look at the Adorama Single Pin transceiver -- works on any brand of camera, fires the flash, and gives remote power control. All for 25 bucks each --

https://www.adorama.com/fprrr2sptk.html

I use these in the studio for the small size and simple, easy to see interface.

Gato

This is my go to trigger as I do not use TTL or HSS with off camera lighting.

Small, easy to use, metal hot shoe, inexpensive. I bought an extra as a backup. For $25, why not ?

 

[Belle04]

Super valid option that I had overlooked.

 

[fotowbert]

When you mention MULTI are you meaning the shoot mode (like app, single shooter or multiple shooter) or something else? Is there a reason why? I'm interested as you clearly made it a point and I know you wouldn't note it if there wasn't a good reason.
I think you're right regarding TTL/HSS. if the X3 is in Legacy, will it work even with Sony? I've always found Sony a bit iffy.

I mean the MULTI mode (as in Manual, MULTI, TTL). I switch it off so it just cycles between M and TTL and normal mode and is permanently on M in LEGACY mode.

I believe it works OK in withs Sony cameras. However you could buy a Sony XProII and put it in LEGACY mode and it would work fine on Canon and Nikon.

Disclaimer I'm not a Sony user and they frighten me.

I'm not a Sony user either (I shoot Nikon) but from what I've read on the interweb the bold part of Tug's quote isn't going to work due to the following issue related to a Sony MIS foot inserted into a standard ISO hot-shoe.

The contacts located on the front of the Sony MIS foot extend outward and will not allow the Sony version of any transmitter to slide far enough into a standard ISO hot-shoe for its center pin to align with the center contact pad of the shoe. This prevents the transmitter from getting the center-pin fire flash signal from the camera.

The opposite, ISO foot in a Sony MIS hot-shoe is reported to work OK.

• John