GODOX X1R-C Canon receiver Wireless Flash Receiver Canon cameras and MI shoe Wireless LCD Flash Transmitter Godox 2.4G trigger system

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Flashzebra.com has a couple of optical triggers advertised to be Canon EX compatible. Their item 0272 looks to be plug and play with a 580EXII while item 0118 needs a PC to hot-shoe adapter. Godox X1R-C is a TTL and HSS enabled 2.4GHz radio receiver for Godox X wireless system for Canon DSLR cameras. The X1-C are Godox’s first TTL enabled radio triggers released together with the new TT685C speedlite flash, with compatible radio transceiver built inside. The Godox X1C TTL wireless flash triggers for Canon feature multi-channel triggering, stable signal transmission and sensitive reaction. These triggers can be used to trigger the camera shutter, camera flash or studio strobe. The X1-C triggers are compatible with Canon cameras which support E-TTL II. Error #2: the Canon "radio" modes are for the Canon RT system that's built into the 600EX-RT. This is a completely separate and incompatible radio system from Godox's X system. Yes, they're both on 2.4 GHz, but so are wi-fi and bluetooth. They use two different communication protocols and do not speak to each other. If you want to use the built-in transceiver (and not have to add an additional receiver onto the foot of the 600EX-RT), you should have gone with the Canon, Jinbei, Phottix, or Yongnuo RT-compatible triggers, not Godox. Přijímač je plně kompatibilní s originálními blesky Canon (430EX II / 580EX II / 600EX-RT / 430EX III-RT / 600EX II RT) a s blesky dalších výrobců, které podporují E-TTL II komunikaci.

If you want more control, then you can switch your flash to a manual, and as you would expect, you can take complete creative control over the look and style of your images. WIRELESS REMOTE CONTROL: Use a combination of 5 groups and 32 channels to trigger an almost unlimited number of Godox and other compatible flashes. Easily control flash settings using the big and clear LCD panel that offers convenient access to settings and flash modes. Smart TCM Button: Long Press TCM Button can Transform the Flash Value in TTL Mode into the Power Output Value in M Mode; Short Press TCM Button Enables the Groups to be Switched Between the One-Group and Multi-Group Mode The customer can set RF ID. Operation: press the CH and GR button simultaneously and power it on to enter the RF ID setting interface. Short or long press the CH button to add the ID value while short or long press the GR button to decrease. Power off the flash trigger after 5s, and ID value can be set and saved. Then, power it on, and the ID value will affect RF reception.Looking at negative points, I’d say that while the documentation for the units is good, there is no explanation of what some of the features do, such as the Multi flash; a few good tutorials from Godox or explainers would go a long way. I’ll post some soon looking at some of the intricacies of the system. Fully Support TTL Autoflash, 1/8000s High-Speed Sync, Multi Flash, Manual Flash, Flash Exposure Compensation, TCM Transform Function, Magnfication Function, One-Shoot & Multi- Shoot Setting, Group Modeling Lamp Control, Group Zooming, Adjusting All Groups' Output Value Simultaneously, etc Mmmh? I'm lost and wondered if anyone knows the answer on how to get the Canon to fire as well. I even tried to put the canon on the optical signal (that wave icon) but, it didn't go off either. The Einstein’ are triggered via PCB’s own receivers and Cybersync transmitter in my Canon full frame hotshoe. It seems like getting the X1RC is the simplest method. Can you elaborate why I'd regret getting it?

The X1 wireless flash system has several ways of working; the first is a direct TTL flash system. This enables you to move your flash from your camera to the trigger system and still be able to use the camera’s TTL; in other words, your camera handles the flash power for you and power adjustment can be made through the camera or transmitter.

Once connected, if the initial connection seems a little weak or the flash is firing at random due to interference, you can select from 32 channels until you find a clean one that is interference-free. Godox X1-C radio trigger set consists of separate X1T-C transmitter and X1R-C receiver units, with X1R-C receivers being compatible with MK II style Canon compatible speedlites like the 580EX II and 600EX-RT etc, as well as Canon E-TTL compatible flashes like Godox V860II-C for example. The best advice I got recently in DPReview is to buy more Godox flash equipment and switch completely to wireless by radio. When it comes to the types of flash that you can use, the X1 is extremely flexible. Any TTL flash that is compatible with your system will work directly, and you’ll retain all TTL features; likewise, if you have a simple manual flash, then pop it on, and you’re ready to shoot, all be it with the adjustments to power having to be made on the flash rather than through the trigger system.

With the transmitter you are able to control the power of five different groups. It is also possible to mix TTL and manual modes simultaneously. The X1-C shares a number of features with most other TTL triggers currently available on the market, such as HSS and TTL, but also manages to distinguish itself among the competition. On the transmitter a TTL pass-through hot-shoe can be found and it is possible to set a HSS pre-sync timing. PC sync input and output is available on the transmitter as well. You can do as tugwilson suggested and sell your 430EX II and 580EX II and replace them with Godox TT685 (there isn't a TT680) or V860II flash units but the cost will be significant. Considering the price, there is very little to fault with the Godox X1 system. It puts in a solid performance, and considering the price, the build quality and function are exceptional. LCD DISPLAY: The Godox X1R Receiver comes equipped with a LCD display allowing you to see any changes you make,allowing for precise control even in low light situations.X1-C triggers provide a full GR Group style interface allowing up to 5 Groups to be individually set to either TTL, Manual, or Off, meaning that TTL and Manual Groups can be conveniently mixed together as needed. GR Group mode requires camera models from 2012 onward. But wirelessly by optical does not work with wirelessly by radio.Some Godox / Adorama flash can switch from radio to optical; my new Godox V680 II can work with my 580EX and semi-work with my 420EX. And my cameras is a 80D, which can set off the Godox and everything else via the built-in flash in my camera.