Approve the Cookies
This website uses cookies to improve your user experience. By using this site, you agree to our use of cookies and our Privacy Policy.
OK
Forums  •   • New posts  •   • RTAT  •   • 'Best of'  •   • Gallery  •   • Gear
Guest
Forums  •   • New posts  •   • RTAT  •   • 'Best of'  •   • Gallery  •   • Gear
Register to forums    Log in

 
FORUMS General Gear Talk Flash and Studio Lighting 
Thread started 06 Nov 2013 (Wednesday) 18:56
Search threadPrev/next
sponsored links (only for non-logged)

Godox V850: Lithium-powered speedlight with remote control and HSS

 
starlights
Senior Member
Avatar
661 posts
Gallery: 16 photos
Likes: 134
Joined Apr 2011
     
May 09, 2014 12:59 |  #286

sportmode wrote in post #16875958 (external link)
Stay clear of New Harbor. I just bought the FT-16 receivers from Global_omo and received them in a timely manner.

They are all same - New Harbor, Global omo or Standbyon - if they have anything in their US warehouse, you will receive it quickly but if not, then the items will ship from China - and you will not know this until you receive your tracking #

If in US the best bet is to order from a Vendor on Amazon who offers PRIME fulfilled via Amazon, then one is guaranteed quick delivery and stellar customer service via Amazon.

If you are okay with your order shipping from China, then I suggest going the Ebay route, atleast you will get better prices for the same service and ability to dispute via paypal.

Emilyandlilly seems to be a good seller on Ebay and they ship out their Neewer branded stuff out of their NJ warehouse. If its not in stock, then you will see their prices raised by $100 to discourage buyers....




  
  LOG IN TO REPLY
Scoobert
Goldmember
1,202 posts
Gallery: 1 photo
Likes: 319
Joined Feb 2013
Location: Iowa
     
May 10, 2014 00:13 |  #287

starlights wrote in post #16893059 (external link)
They are all same - New Harbor, Global omo or Standbyon - if they have anything in their US warehouse, you will receive it quickly but if not, then the items will ship from China - and you will not know this until you receive your tracking #

If in US the best bet is to order from a Vendor on Amazon who offers PRIME fulfilled via Amazon, then one is guaranteed quick delivery and stellar customer service via Amazon.

If you are okay with your order shipping from China, then I suggest going the Ebay route, atleast you will get better prices for the same service and ability to dispute via paypal.

Emilyandlilly seems to be a good seller on Ebay and they ship out their Neewer branded stuff out of their NJ warehouse. If its not in stock, then you will see their prices raised by $100 to discourage buyers....

Not the fastest shippers in the world, but I got my trigger from emilyandlilly today. Took a full week, that was the last day of the expected delivery range. For 24 bucks you really cant complain, well at least I couldn't :)




  
  LOG IN TO REPLY
mclaren777
Goldmember
Avatar
1,482 posts
Likes: 86
Joined May 2012
Location: Olympia, WA
     
May 10, 2014 00:26 |  #288

I'm just bummed because the FT-16 I purchased from New Harbor claimed to ship from New Jersey.

That was simply untrue and I'm still waiting for my stuff to arrive. :(


A simple comparison of sensor technology: Nikon vs. Canon (external link)
A technical comparison of sensor technology: Exposure Latitude (external link)

  
  LOG IN TO REPLY
Scoobert
Goldmember
1,202 posts
Gallery: 1 photo
Likes: 319
Joined Feb 2013
Location: Iowa
     
May 10, 2014 00:54 |  #289

mclaren777 wrote in post #16894427 (external link)
I'm just bummed because the FT-16 I purchased from New Harbor claimed to ship from New Jersey.

That was simply untrue and I'm still waiting for my stuff to arrive. :(

Through Amazon?

They have a history of that, claiming its coming from NJ. And I think they actually ship from there, up until they are sold out. Then they just keep the same ad up and ship them from china.
They eBay vendor marks the price up $100 when they are sold out. But its not usually very long before they get more in. And they are only $24.




  
  LOG IN TO REPLY
ClassA42
Member
Avatar
39 posts
Likes: 3
Joined Jan 2012
     
May 15, 2014 15:31 |  #290

Ito wrote in post #16891586 (external link)
I don't know if anyone has some comments on this, but at least someone might find it a bit useful.

Do you use V850s or V860Cs?

The Cactus V6 (external link) can remote control manual power levels of the V860C.

Range is stated as 100m but Brian Hursey went over 200m and the V6 was still triggering.

The V6 also has much better usability for controlling multiple groups. For controlling just one group, the FT-16 transmitter is OK, but if want to change the power of all groups by the same factor, or quickly want to single out one group to see its contribution only, the V6 makes these things a breeze compared to the FT-16 transmitter.




  
  LOG IN TO REPLY
rwong2k
Goldmember
Avatar
1,759 posts
Gallery: 5 photos
Likes: 187
Joined Aug 2004
Location: Coquitlam,BC,Canada
     
May 16, 2014 11:22 |  #291

just got my v860 but wondering if it works with the ST-E3-RT?

I don't think it does but had to ask

thanks in advance

Ray


5DMK3 + Contax CY Lens
http://rw-photography.ca/ (external link)

http://www.facebook.co​m/RwPhotographyVancouv​er (external link)

  
  LOG IN TO REPLY
amirg
THREAD ­ STARTER
Senior Member
Avatar
532 posts
Gallery: 1 photo
Likes: 18
Joined Apr 2012
Location: Ontario, Canada
     
May 16, 2014 12:23 |  #292

Unfortunately the answer is no. There is no remote ETTL capability (including Canon's RT protocol) with the V860.

rwong2k wrote in post #16908729 (external link)
just got my v860 but wondering if it works with the ST-E3-RT?

I don't think it does but had to ask

thanks in advance

Ray


http://www.twilightand​tulle.com (external link)
Facebook (external link)

  
  LOG IN TO REPLY
rwong2k
Goldmember
Avatar
1,759 posts
Gallery: 5 photos
Likes: 187
Joined Aug 2004
Location: Coquitlam,BC,Canada
     
May 16, 2014 13:02 |  #293

ok thanks for the answer, just wanted to check, i'll stick with my pw's for now, not very reliable but works for now


5DMK3 + Contax CY Lens
http://rw-photography.ca/ (external link)

http://www.facebook.co​m/RwPhotographyVancouv​er (external link)

  
  LOG IN TO REPLY
mclaren777
Goldmember
Avatar
1,482 posts
Likes: 86
Joined May 2012
Location: Olympia, WA
     
May 18, 2014 23:03 |  #294

My triggers arrived a few days ago and I used both V850s at a wedding last night.

Keeping the power around 1/32 during the toasts/cake-cutting/dancing/tossin​g, the battery on one of the lights only lasted roughly 500 shots. That seems well below what it should be. Perhaps it just needs a few charging cycles to reach optimum capacity or perhaps I have a bad battery. :(


A simple comparison of sensor technology: Nikon vs. Canon (external link)
A technical comparison of sensor technology: Exposure Latitude (external link)

  
  LOG IN TO REPLY
malow
Member
Avatar
169 posts
Likes: 2
Joined May 2009
Location: Brazil
     
May 19, 2014 00:29 as a reply to  @ mclaren777's post |  #295

charge your battery, then measure the voltage on the contacts with a multimeter.

should be around 12.3V ~ 12.7V

if lower than this, the pack is bad. i suspect some cells are not properly balanced from the manufacturer, so they built the pack with one cell with lower charge state, "ruining" the pack. (when one battery reach full-charge, the charge stop, even if the others are not full)

i did 4 holes on the corners of my batteries to expose the protection circuit, so after a few dozens cycles, i can balance them if needed. ;)

also, can be used to restore a "damaged" pack if you know and have any li-ion charger, even something ultra-cheap like this (external link)


mods: http://www.flickr.com/​photos/malow/ (external link)

  
  LOG IN TO REPLY
eventsof1768
Senior Member
653 posts
Gallery: 34 photos
Best ofs: 2
Likes: 344
Joined May 2010
     
May 20, 2014 05:00 |  #296

just a question, im thinking about getting the b860 (with ttl) so i can control them with my yn622c triggers. are they controllable via canon menu? and when the yongnuo trigger is out with the controls on it, will that be able to control the power of the v860? i will be shooting manual only

other option is the get the v850, and stick with the godox triggers. my only concern is lack of HSS. i already have the godox remote (as i own the ad360).

what do you guys think?


instagram (external link)
onwhite photography (external link)
facebook (external link)
flickr (external link)

  
  LOG IN TO REPLY
matko
Member
88 posts
Joined Oct 2013
     
May 20, 2014 05:58 |  #297

cells 2 gets you hss


Canon 7D, 1d mk2, 17-40 4L, 85 1.8,70-200 2.8L, Samyang 8 3.5
flickr (external link)

  
  LOG IN TO REPLY
eventsof1768
Senior Member
653 posts
Gallery: 34 photos
Best ofs: 2
Likes: 344
Joined May 2010
     
May 20, 2014 06:19 |  #298

matko wrote in post #16916709 (external link)
cells 2 gets you hss

from what i understand you cant remote control with them? you'd have a separate remote? and also i wont be able to control non-godox flashes too?


instagram (external link)
onwhite photography (external link)
facebook (external link)
flickr (external link)

  
  LOG IN TO REPLY
matko
Member
88 posts
Joined Oct 2013
     
May 20, 2014 10:54 |  #299

yes you can, you can put the trigger with power adjustments in your pocket and take it out when you need it, and trigger the flashes with the cells 2 for hss


Canon 7D, 1d mk2, 17-40 4L, 85 1.8,70-200 2.8L, Samyang 8 3.5
flickr (external link)

  
  LOG IN TO REPLY
Scoobert
Goldmember
1,202 posts
Gallery: 1 photo
Likes: 319
Joined Feb 2013
Location: Iowa
     
May 20, 2014 17:03 |  #300

eventsof1768 wrote in post #16916655 (external link)
just a question, im thinking about getting the b860 (with ttl) so i can control them with my yn622c triggers. are they controllable via canon menu? and when the yongnuo trigger is out with the controls on it, will that be able to control the power of the v860? i will be shooting manual only

other option is the get the v850, and stick with the godox triggers. my only concern is lack of HSS. i already have the godox remote (as i own the ad360).

what do you guys think?

I have a set of 622's a v850 and a v860.
The 860 on top of a yn622 you have control with the camera. Power levels, zoom, auto and manual modes. I had a 70D
you can also put the godox rec. on it and control power levels with it and still have the 622 fire the flash.

With the v850 if you want HSS all you need is a little adapter and your 622's along with your ft-16s will fire the v850 in off camera hss without the cells ii.

sync block adapter (external link)

I bought this one because I liked its features. I am sure there are others that will have the same functions cheaper.
HSS and no cells ii. Just have to use your 622's to fire the ft-16s through the sync block.




  
  LOG IN TO REPLY
sponsored links (only for non-logged)

99,325 views & 1 like for this thread, 53 members have posted to it.
Godox V850: Lithium-powered speedlight with remote control and HSS
FORUMS General Gear Talk Flash and Studio Lighting 
AAA
x 1600
y 1600

Jump to forum...   •  Rules   •  Forums   •  New posts   •  RTAT   •  'Best of'   •  Gallery   •  Gear   •  Reviews   •  Member list   •  Polls   •  Image rules   •  Search   •  Password reset   •  Home

Not a member yet?
Register to forums
Registered members may log in to forums and access all the features: full search, image upload, follow forums, own gear list and ratings, likes, more forums, private messaging, thread follow, notifications, own gallery, all settings, view hosted photos, own reviews, see more and do more... and all is free. Don't be a stranger - register now and start posting!


COOKIES DISCLAIMER: This website uses cookies to improve your user experience. By using this site, you agree to our use of cookies and to our privacy policy.
Privacy policy and cookie usage info.


POWERED BY AMASS forum software 2.58forum software
version 2.58 /
code and design
by Pekka Saarinen ©
for photography-on-the.net

Latest registered member is zachary24
562 guests, 105 members online
Simultaneous users record so far is 15,144, that happened on Nov 22, 2018

Photography-on-the.net Digital Photography Forums is the website for photographers and all who love great photos, camera and post processing techniques, gear talk, discussion and sharing. Professionals, hobbyists, newbies and those who don't even own a camera -- all are welcome regardless of skill, favourite brand, gear, gender or age. Registering and usage is free.