GODOX Ving V 860 II TTL Li-Ion Flash Kit for Canon Cameras (Black)

The V860 II is the latest Godox offering for Canon, Nikon and Sony users, and it provides TTL metering and off-camera control via a wireless 2.4GHz radio system, as well as the usual optical control system. The unit can operate on the camera's hotshoe as a commander unit for both other Godox flashguns and the marque brand’s own radio units, or it can join a network controlled by an ‘official’ flash unit – or indeed by a radio transmitter plugged into the camera. The output is healthy enough, with an official guide number of 60m/190ft @ ISO 100 at 200mm, and we are offered full manual control from full to 1/128th power in 1/3rd EV increments. Flash duration figures range from 1/300sec at the more powerful settings to 1/20,000sec for the lighter bursts.The flash provides rear curtain sync even if your camera doesn’t, and high speed sync allows the flash units to be used on or off-camera at shutter speeds of up to 1/8000sec. The head has zoom positions to cover the angle of view of lenses from 20mm to 200mm, while a wide angle diffuser provides for focal lengths as short as 14mm. Comprehensive swivel and tilt positions help us direct that coverage in practically every direction except directly downwards. Strobing can be arranged at a range of frequencies, intensities and over fixed periods, though the over-heating protection asks that we limit ourselves to 10 sequences before resting. To give you an idea of what the unit is capable of at ¼ power it is possible to choose options between 1 flash per second for 7 seconds and 2 flashes at a rate of 100 flashes per second. At minimum power that changes to 90 bursts at 1 per second, and 40 bursts at 100 per second. In normal shooting though Godox says 30 full power or 100 ¼ power flashes can be fired in quick succession before the over-heating protection kicks in and demands a 10 minute break. One of the interesting elements of the flashgun is its power source. The V860 II is powered by the sort of rechargeable lithium ion block battery we might expect to see in a large camera. With a 2000mAh capacity the battery is claimed to be good for 650 full-power bursts and can be recharged in about two and a half hours. I’m not sure this constitutes a revolution, but it feels like one and is a good deal more convenient and civilized than carrying and burning endless AA cells. I have been really very impressed with this system. Firstly because these V860 II units make excellent hotshoe flashguns on their own, and secondly as they provide a comprehensive amount of control and a mostly-reliable wireless radio connection. They perform well when paired with other Godox flashes and are equally well behaved within a group of Canon radio units, as well as within a collection of optically controlled flashguns. I really appreciate the reliability and range of radio controlled flash units, not just in these flashes, and that they can be used in a much wider set of circumstances. I got thoroughly sick of trying to use optical systems outside some years ago, and was frustrated at the chances I was missing out on. I really enjoyed having a block battery and not carrying and disposing of AA cells – it just makes life that much more relaxing and enjoyable. And with the 650-burst capacity it makes me wonder why other brands don’t adopt the same idea. The most surprising thing about these flashguns though is their price, and that when they turn up they don’t feel like or perform like low cost alternatives. They make an astonishingly good purchase, and I highly recommend them.

Have used it at home, functions for indoor photography and pretty happy with the results. It's a great addition to the photography enthusiasts to capture sharp photos.

Bad product , dont buy this , flash tube problem

Quality is good. LCD screen leaves lines which irritates while changing the settings during the shoot. TTL needs optimization, not reliable in low light scenario. Avg Battery performance - Battery cycle time is v less for the first 200 shots but it takes upto 5 secs for every additional shot similar to the AA battery flashes Spare battery costs 3k which is on a higher side.

Love this product. Quality is so good. Ease to use. Definitely go for it.. I have canon 200d ii and it works perfectly. awesome product.

Great battery backup. But as days went by battery is degrading and the light bulb burns and leaves a black mark on the reflector. Still a great equipment.

Best quality

This really is an amazing speedlight for it's money. The lithium ion battery life is far superior than the regular AA battery life which also means less heating of the speedlight. However, if this speedlight does heat up, it indicates you to switch it off and switch it back on. Have used this for a couple of weddings and engagements now and it easily lasts for about 1200+ shots which is amazing. The flash output is also quite bright compared to my other speedlights. I used to set the ISO at about 400 with my other flashes, but with this one it's set to 100 (the lowest), which means it's pretty amazing with the brightness and output. All in all a brilliant flash for the money you spend.

O flash funciona bem fiz essa fotografia com o flash fora da máquina usando a fotocélula. Ainda não tenho radio flash para testar o rádio. Mas o produto esta aprovado funciona em cima da máquina e fora e eu tenho uma T5i da canon.

Ho ricevuto l’oggetto prima del previsto, complimenti al venditore foti Ema per la professionalità dimostrata. L’oggetto lo conosco già avendone un’altro, ho preferito acquistare il modello 860II invece che la serie III perc la batteria è più performante. Consigliato

Ich wollte mir erst einen günstigen Blitz für ca. 60 Euro kaufen. Ich habe bisher noch nie einen Blitz benutzt und kenne mich nicht aus. Durch viel Internet-Recherche habe ich mich dann doch für den 3-fachen Preis entschieden. Mir war wichtig, dass der Blitz HSS hat. Manche verteufeln es und meinen die Belichtungszeit von 1/200 in Verbindung mit Blitz reicht aus. Also ich habe bisher immer umstellen müssen, damit ich kürzere Belichtungszeiten einsetzen konnte. Vielleicht mag meine Anwendung auch noch falsch sein, aber meine Bilder waren in Ordnung. Ebenso habe ich ehrlich gesagt mehr nach Gefühl eingestellt und probiert. Wirklich Ahnung was ich hier gerade tue hatte ich nicht. Das mag auch an der Anleitung liegen. Eine Anleitung in Deutsch gibt es nicht. Nur eine absolute Kurzfassung. Für mich als Neueinsteiger nichtssagend. Ich habe mir dann eine Anleitung aus dem Internet heruntergeladen. Diese war sie auch wirklich ausführlich. Nur ich hatte leider keine Zeit mehr diese zu lesen und deswegen alles nach Gefühl gemacht ;) Ich hatte mir nur schnell durchgelesen wie man HSS einstellt und grob für was die Knöpfe da sind. Daher gibt es einen Punkt Abzug. Eine vernünftige Anleitung gehört einfach für mich dazu. Weiterhin war für mich ausschlaggebend, dass man mehrere Blitze verbinden kann. Auch wenn ich keine Ahnung habe - ich möchte die Möglichkeit nutzen, dass ich mehrere Blitze irgendwann mal einsetze. Dafür kann man alle Godox Blitze miteinander verbinden. Diesen Blitz kann man als "Fernbedienung" für die anderen Godox Blitze nutzen. Er hat die Master und Slave Funktion (er kann sich also von einem anderen Blitz bzw. Fernbedienung steuern lassen oder kann andere Blitze als Master steuern). Somit ist entfesseltes Blitzen möglich. Ausprobiert habe ich es wie gesagt noch nicht. Aber irgendwann möchte ich das gerne nutzen. Das nächste Kriterium war der Akku. Ich war wirklich am überlegen, ob ich den etwas günstigeren Godox Blitz (Godox TT685II) ohne Akku bestelle. Allerdings bin ich kein Fan von vielen Batterien und außerdem ist der Akku sehr leistungsstark und hält lange durch. Das war für mich weiterhin wichtig und dies kann ich nur bestätigen. Der Akku hält sehr lange. Leider fotografiere ich zu wenig mit Blitz, daher heisst es bei mir noch üben üben üben :) Aber ich möchte diesen Blitz nicht mehr hergeben. Es gibt auch Sets wie Bouncer und "Farbkarten". Habe ich mir dazu bestellt. Der Bouncer kam zum Einsatz. Leider habe ich keinen direkten Vergleich zu einem Original Canon Blitz. Allerdings kann ich mir nicht vorstellen, dass dieser bessere Funktionen usw. hat. Man muss nicht immer die Original Zuberhörteile für ein Haufen Geld kaufen. Der Godox Blitz tut definitiv das was er soll. Der Blitz ist sehr gut vearbeitet. Er wirkt nicht billig sondern sehr wertig. Geliefert wird er in einer Tasche mit einer kleinen Halterung (in der Tasche versteckt!).

Defective battery doesn't hold charger. Beware EP pro will ask you to pay for shipping it back to manufacturer for exchange. Waste of time and money.

I just started using speedlights and after reading much reviews , I choose this one. it has a very detailed instruction manual which helps you understand all the functions. It also comes with a cover with is very convenient for safe keeping. the batter life is amazing. overall am very happy with this product.