Flash guns and remote triggers

[snaps042]

Hello,

For a few years, I've been using a pair of Neewer flashguns and Neewer remote triggers.

Neewer flash guns are limited to a shutter speed of 1/200, but now I'm ready to step up to something more pro.

Can anyone suggest a Godox flash gun and Godox remote trigger (to fire 2 flash guns) that won't ruin the bank account?

I look forward to hearing from you.

Thanks.

snaps

 

[Will Thompson]

Greetings Stuart, and welcome to OPF!

What is your budget?

By flash gun do you mean a speedlight or a monolight?

What would you’re main usage and subject be.

The latest Godox strobes and triggers should serve you well but I need my previous questions answered so I can give you more precise recommendations.

 

[snaps042]

Hello Will,

Thank you for asking: I mean speedlite.

I would prefer something battery-powered, but understand if it can't be.

The main subject(s) would be full body/headshots.

Budget: up to (but no more than) GB£800/US$1000 - but let's start with the cheapest and work our way up.

Thanks again.

 

[Asher Kelman]

Stuart,

What make camera do you shoot with. Godox/flashpoint “on camera” flash are with transmitter are Camera-specific and well within your budget.

Asher

 

[snaps042]

Hello @Asher Kelman

I shoot with Canon 5D mkIVs

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[Will Thompson]

I would recommend the Flashpoint R2 XPro II 2.4GHz TTL Wireless Flash Trigger for Canon Cameras for the trigger or the Godox branded XPRO II.

 

[Will Thompson]

I would also recommend 2 of the Flashpoint XPLOR 100 Pro TTL R2 Pocket Flash Kit With The Round Head Accessory Kit (Godox AD100 Pro) if shooting in a indoor environment or at night where you can control all of the light!

 

[snaps042]

I would recommend the Flashpoint R2 XPro II 2.4GHz TTL Wireless Flash Trigger for Canon Cameras for the trigger or the Godox branded XPRO II.

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Hello @Will Thompson Could this be the Godox equivalent?

https://www.amazon.co.uk/Godox-Wireless-Trigger-Transmitter-High-speed/dp/B075R68M9R/ref=sr_1_1?crid=2CN0HWY2O5SFE&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.4A4NuDq3VKQOLdngjCTkqJ7EVduiizdNmkUcQab9bppyFWgTzOLcbldFvGYLotzzRHSjPeBAYfpMqZBXE-yefmDEqI67qLOz5AJJtQ3xyAg_fdaOI4IEbSmDvNHe2tpzzUi5VWBv5HQB1mmDqvcXqU_CX69RObQTrGf0Gb76U4D4mgAeaq1OaxBy3jKYlDBnFFCljc9gQDTB9hB5cBnePCZ26jriVkdhyWTr5qnVMvpcfuYjyzVm6Wi8g3UBhEOG2O034-PdvHEkOYnw3jRbo2rfLHQ20jIu54PtdSmuttg.dL-jtTr5IQTgP50WH6uestX3LxbnNN--wEOBkIkpxlM&dib_tag=se&keywords=Flashpoint+R2+XPro+II+2.4GHz+TTL+Wireless+Flash+Trigger+for+Canon+Cameras&qid=1711447400&s=electronics&sprefix=flashpoint+r2+xpro+ii+2.4ghz+ttl+wireless+flash+trigger+for+canon+cameras%2Celectronics%2C72&sr=1-1

 

[Will Thompson]

I would also recommend 2 of the Flashpoint XPLOR 300 Pro TTL R2 Battery-Powered Monolight if shooting where you can not control the ambient light And must overcome it.

 

[snaps042]

Thank you @Will Thompson ,

Just rewinding a bit, would the 'Godox AD200Pro AD200 Pro TTL Strobe Flash 200W 2.4G HSS 1/8000s Dual Head Flash' work with the wireless trigger?

Thanks again, this is really helpful!

 

[Will Thompson]

Hello @Will Thompson Could this be the Godox equivalent?

https://www.amazon.co.uk/Godox-Wireless-Trigger-Transmitter-High-speed/dp/B075R68M9R/ref=sr_1_1?crid=2CN0HWY2O5SFE&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.4A4NuDq3VKQOLdngjCTkqJ7EVduiizdNmkUcQab9bppyFWgTzOLcbldFvGYLotzzRHSjPeBAYfpMqZBXE-yefmDEqI67qLOz5AJJtQ3xyAg_fdaOI4IEbSmDvNHe2tpzzUi5VWBv5HQB1mmDqvcXqU_CX69RObQTrGf0Gb76U4D4mgAeaq1OaxBy3jKYlDBnFFCljc9gQDTB9hB5cBnePCZ26jriVkdhyWTr5qnVMvpcfuYjyzVm6Wi8g3UBhEOG2O034-PdvHEkOYnw3jRbo2rfLHQ20jIu54PtdSmuttg.dL-jtTr5IQTgP50WH6uestX3LxbnNN--wEOBkIkpxlM&dib_tag=se&keywords=Flashpoint+R2+XPro+II+2.4GHz+TTL+Wireless+Flash+Trigger+for+Canon+Cameras&qid=1711447400&s=electronics&sprefix=flashpoint+r2+xpro+ii+2.4ghz+ttl+wireless+flash+trigger+for+canon+cameras%2Celectronics%2C72&sr=1-1

No it is not

what you found is a xpro C the older version that will most likely not high speed sync correctly!

What you need is a xproII C!

only buy from a local dealer in your country that is the only way to get a warranty other than B&H or Adorama!

 

[Will Thompson]

You need high speed sync so you need a more recent model such as I listed!

 

[Will Thompson]

Buy local and test the features you need to confirm that they work with your specific camera so you can return if they don’t work!

 

[snaps042]

Thank you @Will Thompson I am in the UK and will buy local when I can.

 

[Asher Kelman]

I would have no fear of buying used. These are reliable!

Asher