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Wireless Stroboscopic Flash Shooting with Multi Flash Other Applications Sync Triggering Modeling Flash(Only available in V100 C) Bounce Flash Low Battery Warning Control with the Camera's Menu(Only available in V100 C) Global Shutter Sync Photography(Only available in V100 S) Protection Function...
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The Reason & Solution of Not Triggering in Godox 2.4G Wireless Technical Data Troubleshooting Firmware Upgrade Compatible Camera Models...
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About This Instruction Manual This manual is based on the assumption that both the camera and camera flash's power switches are turned on. The following alert symbols are used in this manual: The caution symbol indicates a warning to prevent shooting problem. The note symbol gives supplemental information.
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Important Safety Instructions This product is a professional photographic equipment, to be operated by professional personnel only. All transport protective materials and packaging on the product must be removed before use. The following basic safety precautions must be followed when using this product: Carefully read and fully understand the instruction manual before use and strictly follow the safety instructions.
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Unauthorized repairs will void the warranty and will incur charges. Please check the status and power of the lithium battery upon receipt. If there are any quality issues, please contact Godox or our authorized dealer within the warranty period. Failures from improper operation is not covered under warranty.
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Stable Continuous Shooting: The output brightness and CCT remain consistent, and the light is evenly distributed in high-speed continuous shooting. Continuous Firmware Upgrade: Godox is committed to regularly updating its flash software to maintain the optimal compatibility with the original camera system.
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Name of Parts Body 1. Flash Head 2. LED Modeling Lamp 3. External Flash Interface 4. Wireless Sensor 5. Focus Assist Beam 6. External Power Box Port 7. Bounce Angle Scale 8. Battery Charging Indicator (red in charging, green in fully charged) 9.
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2.3 " LCD Panel Mode Interface Wi-Off Mode Sender Mode Receiver Mode (This interface takes V100 C as an example, other models interfaces may differ) Other Functions What's Inside Adapter Mini Stand USB-C Charging ×1 Cable×1 Flash Body Storage Lithium...
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Accessory Kit for Round Flash Head AK-R1 Note: Please purchase the correct accessories according to your flash models. Installing/Disassembling Battery Disassembling the battery: Press and hold the battery remove button, then push the battery out of the battery compartment. Installing the battery: Insert the battery into the battery compartment in the direction as referred below until it’s firmly locked.
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Installing/Disassembling the Camera Flash Installing the camera flash: Rotate the hot shoe fixing buckle and rotate it to the left, insert the camera flash into the camera's hot shoe. Then rotate it to the right until it locks up. Disassembling the camera flash: Press and rotate the hot shoe fixing buckle to the left until it is loosened, then take off the camera flash.
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Standby: Setting as wi-off/sender mode when the standby function is on, the flash will enter standby mode automatically after a certain period (approx. 90 seconds) of idle use. Press the camera shutter halfway or press any button will wake up the flash unit. Auto Off: 1.
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S1 Photocell Unit Setting In M manual flash mode, this flash can function as an optic S1 secondary flash with optic sensor. With this function, the flash will fire synchronously when the main flash fires, the same effect as that by the use of wireless triggers.
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If you set the flash coverage manually, make sure it covers the lens focal length so that the picture will not have a dark periphery. SUB: Detachable Sub Flash SU-1 With detachable sub flash SU-1 attached to the external flash interface, better filling light effects can be achieved in M (manual) flash/TTL auto flash mode, this is helpful for portrait shooting.
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The wireless is turned on by default in sender mode. Group Five groups: A, B, C, D, E(V100 C) M, A, B, C, D(V100 S) M: Manual Flash—Flash Power Touch Screen: Press and hold the group box to switch among M (manual) flash, TTL auto flash and OFF.
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Receiver Mode Touch Screen: Slide the screen from the left to the right to make the mode interface appears, click the “Receiver” icon to enter receiver mode. Buttons and Select Dial: Press the power switch button to make the mode interface appears, rotate the select dial and press the set button to choose and enter receiver mode.
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Buttons and Select Dial: Rotate the select dial to choose “SYNC” icon, then press the set button to switch sync mode(V100 C). Press the set button can only turn on or off HSS, second-curtain sync need to be set on cameras (V100 S).
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Buttons and Select Dial: Rotate the select dial to choose “Model” icon, then press the set button turn on or off the modeling lamp. When the modeling lamp is on, its brightness is adjustable from 1 to 10 by rotating the select dial and pressing the set button after selecting the progress bar down, then press the set button again to exit.
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1. Multi flash is most effective with a highly reflective subject against a dark background. 2. Using a tripod and TTL flash trigger XPROII is recommended. 3. A flash output of 1/1 and 1/2 cannot be set for multi flash. 4.
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Wireless Settings Touch Screen: Slide the screen from the left to the right to make the mode interface appears, click the “Wireless” icon to enter wireless mode. Then slide from the left to the right to return to the main interface. Buttons and Select Dial: Press the power switch button to make the mode interface appears, rotate the select dial...
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Sender Wireless Sync Preconditions: 1. Set V100 to receiver mode and the “Receiver” icon on the panel is yellow. 2. Assume flash trigger X3 as the sender. Touch Screen: Click the “SYNC” icon on both V100 and X3. Buttons and Select Dial: Rotate the select dial on V100 to choose “SYNC” icon, then press the set button.
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Screen standby after 3 minutes of idle use. New Agreement The new agreement is turned on by default. Turn off the new agreement in case of incompatibility (unavailable in V100 C) of flash and camera. Language Simplified Simplified Chinese system...
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Wireless Flash Shooting (2.4G Wireless Transmission) This section explains wireless sending/receiving flash shooting. The V100 attached to the camera is referred as the sender unit, while a V100 that is wirelessly controlled is referred as the receiver unit. You can also wirelessly control the V100 set as the receiver unit with the TTL flash trigger XPROII (sold separately).
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(receiver unit). Sender Unit's (Flash) ON/OFF(Only available in V100 C) You can set whether the sender unit flash that sends wireless signal flashes or not, and when the sender unit flash setting is on, the flash fires as a flash A group.
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1 as well. You can also use the wireless sync function to set the channels and ID to the same quickly. (This interface takes V100 C as an example, other models interfaces may differ) 4. Position the Camera and Flashes...
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1. Press the depth-of-field preview button on the camera to fire a modeling flash(V100 C). 2. If the receiver unit’s auto power off function is on, press the sender unit’s test button to power it on. Please note that test firing is unavailable during the camera’s regular metering time.
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M: Wireless Stroboscopic Flash Shooting with Manual Flash Using wireless (multiple flash) shooting with manual flash, you can shoot with a different flash output setting for each receiver unit (flash group) while setting all parameters on the sender unit. 1. Click the “Sender” icon on the panel, then the V100 attached to the camera is set as the sender unit.
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The sync cord jack is a Φ2.5mm plug. Insert a trigger plug here and the flash will be fired synchronously with the camera shutter. Modeling Flash(Only available in V100 C) If the camera has a depth-of-field preview button, pressing it will fire the flash continuously for 1 second.
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Control with the Camera's Menu(Only available in V100 C) If the camera flash is attached to an EOS camera which has a camera control function, the flash can be controlled using the camera’s menu screen. The functions that can be set are as follows. The available settings vary depending on the flash mode, wireless flash function settings, and other conditions.
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1. When V100 S is used in TTL auto flash mode with a global shutter camera, the flash will be synchronized properly at both low and high shutter speeds. Compared to a non-global shutter camera, with a global shutter camera, the HSS flash time is shorter (about 2-5 milliseconds), the recycle time is faster, and the camera can take more shots.
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Protection Function Over-Temperature Protection To avoid overheating and deteriorating the flash head, do not fire more ● than 70 continuous flashes in fast succession at 1/1 full power. After 70 continuous flashes, allow a rest time of at least 10 minutes. If you fire more than 70 continuous flashes and then fi re more flashes ●...
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The Reason & Solution of Not Triggering in Godox 2.4G Wireless 1. Disturbed by the 2.4G signal in outer environment (e.g. wireless base station, 2.4G wifi router, Bluetooth, etc.) → To adjust the channel CH setting on the flash trigger (add 10+ channels) and use the channel which is not disturbed.
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Provided (up to 100 times, 100Hz) Wireless Flash (Radio 2.4G Transmission) Wireless Function Sender, Receiver Sender Groups A, B, C, D, E(V100 C) M, A, B, C, D(V100 S) Controllable Receiver Groups A, B, C, D, E 100m Transmission Range (approx.)
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Troubleshooting If there is a problem, refer to this troubleshooting guide. The camera flash does not fire. The camera flash is not attached securely to the camera. ● → Attach the camera’s mounting foot securely to the camera. The electrical contacts of the camera flash and camera are dirty. ●...
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Compatible Camera Models V100 C unit can be used on the following Canon EOS series camera models: 1DX, 5D Mark II, 6D, 7D, 60D, 50D, 40D, 30D, 650D, 600D, 550D, 500D, 450D, 400D Digital, 1100D, 1000D, 5D Mark IV, 7D Mark II, 760D, 750D, 70D, 80D,...
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Operating frequency: 2412.99MHz – 2464.49MHz Maximum EIRP Power:5.0dBm Declaration of Conformity GODOX Photo Equipment Co.,Ltd. hereby declares that this equipment are in compliance with the essential requirements and other relevant provisions of Directive 2014/53/EU. In accordance with Article 10(2) and Article 10(10), this product is allowed to be used in all EU member states.For more...
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FCC Statement This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. Any Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user's authority to operate the equipment.
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If maintenance service is needed, you can directly contact the product distributor or authorized service institutions. You can also contact the Godox after-sale service call and we will offer you service. When applying for maintenance service, you should provide valid warranty card. If you cannot...
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Customer sends the product to designated site Electrical parts e.g.battery Customer sends charger, etc. the product to designated site Flash tube, modeling lamp, Without warranty Other Items lamp body, lamp cover, locking device, package, etc. Godox After-sale Service Call +86-755-29609320(8062)
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