Great comparison thx, answered all the questions I had. And great mode too, refreshingly athletic.
@misahorna
4 ай бұрын
Thank You for the review, Wes. I own and like to use my V850III. I used it with my Nikon DSLR and mirrorless cameras, on camera and off camera with wireless X Pro controller. Recently, however, I transferred to the Sony a7III and when mounted on that camera, it only works up to 1/200 sec. From 1/250 sec and up, camera is unable to sync. Second curtain is visible, even with high speed sync turned ON on the flash it self. Electronic shutter, electronic first curtain and wireless flash had been turned off in the camera menu. I also have a TT600 which has the exact same problem when I tried to use it on a7III, but I recently discovered that there is a specific Sony version of that flash. I couldn't find V850III Sony version, however. Seems to me that flash foot can't go all the way into the Sony multi interface hot shoe, and, as a result, camera is unable to register it and thus, do the HSS with it. Am I right? So, can the V850III and TT600 with their standard, non Sony foot, be high speed synced while on camera, or just by using commander and wireless option? I've got an X2T controller arriving soon. Anyway, I am able to use those flashes up to 1/200sec, at least. Meanwhile, I read somewhere that it is some sort of fail safe limitation when using a non Sony (fully) compatible flash with a Sony camera. I would like to thank everyone who can give me some clarification regarding that non standard and unnecessary complicated Sony multi shoe.
@Simon-iq1yl
2 жыл бұрын
I feel it has a definite place if not for the price - a Li-Ion version of the magnificent $65 TT600 which would attract me, not wanting TTL. But even at $160 which seems to be the price now rather than $200 when you shot, that's a lot of AA batteries! I'd get a second TT600 or even jump up to a second AD200 before this.
@brendanoconnorphotography
Жыл бұрын
All 3 of my v860ii's (sony version) have broken hot shoes. Watching this because I have a wedding tomorrow and found an 850 for very cheap and need to see if it will hold me over until I can either fix one of my 860s or find it in me to fork up the cash for a new one or. V1. I mainly use it in conjunction with a few ad200s at my receptions to trigger the AD200s and fo throw a little light forward.
@WesPerry
Жыл бұрын
I still haven’t broken a single one somehow… If you order a replacement shoe on Aliexpress, most of the ones shipping are the new upgraded metal foot now.
@mavfan1
2 жыл бұрын
Most would simply ask "Who is the for?". Wes takes it another step, asking "Who is this even for??".
@WesPerry
2 жыл бұрын
Oof Too much? Lol
@nenolima5595
10 ай бұрын
I got mine v850 iii to use with my a6500 sony... I didnt like cause it doesnt have TTL.. OHH GOSH!
@WesPerry
10 ай бұрын
Learn the ways of manual flash. You’ll be fine 🤓😂
@nenolima5595
10 ай бұрын
yeah... right! @@WesPerry but to use in events its not so good heheh... anyway thanks..
@erikERXON
2 жыл бұрын
i have V1 now after using Nikon in combine with Cactus. I love V1, it does all i need except 2 things: 1. that wheel is too sensitive, when i take pix my forehead sometimes changes settings so I have always to do extra step and lock the menu. I shoot events always manual so it annoys me just sometimes. 2. I tried all possible flashes in my lifetime and there is nothing better and snappier than NIKON/CANON AF. In the total dark clubs or in bright light colourful concert all the flashes I had struggle except NIKON and CANON ones. I still dont get it how to this day no other company could achieve such AF precision. besides that, V1 is awesome! I like its round shape, it gives me much better light to my liking, easier to nicely vignette etc than rectangle flash. V1 has only one disadvantage in its shape - big group photos, then u have to do little fixing, but since I do events and corporate V1 is a beauty. and V850iii seems useless, just to fill the gap, to show investors that company is constantly doing smth. every company do that, there are so many useless gadgets, lenses, flashes, cameras. its just a business quota flash 🤓
@WesPerry
2 жыл бұрын
My huge nose prevents me from experiencing #1 😏
@erikERXON
2 жыл бұрын
@@WesPerry lucky u. 😂 in years i have a picture of perfect photographer: tall, well built, big nose, medium size strong hands, strong back and legs, good eye to details, great smile and social. This person would be able to fit in everywhere and handle any equipmen😂
@idjerheemmanuel1449
7 ай бұрын
My v850 ii flash won’t come on, it keeps making noise when I switch it on and it doesn’t come on. Any ideas on what issues it might have?
@WesPerry
7 ай бұрын
That doesn’t sound good. Most common issue is the battery though. Is it charging / fully charged?
@judinnick2418
Жыл бұрын
I want to connect my V850iii with an X2 trigger. Is this possible ? coz when tried to connect, I couldn't happen actually.
@WesPerry
Жыл бұрын
X2T trigger? That should certainly be possible. Just have to make sure they’re on the same channel and the ID function is turned off in the trigger.
@wernerkrug5967
2 жыл бұрын
hi wes, which transmitter is it on the video at 4:16 ?
@WesPerry
2 жыл бұрын
That’s the flashpoint R2 Pro 2
@wernerkrug5967
2 жыл бұрын
@@WesPerry thank you...
@wernerkrug5967
2 жыл бұрын
nice and verry informative videos... greetings from austria
@WesPerry
2 жыл бұрын
Thanks! :)
@rasikondo2067
2 жыл бұрын
Do you know if that happens with an x2 trigger? 🥺
@yrudy
Жыл бұрын
Does the V850iii have an optical slave mode?
@WesPerry
Жыл бұрын
Yeah, that’s what the big red patch in the middle is for.
@truthxbl
2 жыл бұрын
I was at KEH the other day and walked out of there with a v1 for 140... Felt like I stole it tbh. My first Godox flash and it definitely won't be my last.
@craigozancin
Жыл бұрын
I bought 2 of these for use in food photography on location and in my home studio / dinning room. I prefer that they do not have TTL (completely useless). I will be using the XPRO II trigger.
@WesPerry
Жыл бұрын
Yeah the only time I use TTL is to test and see if it works for KZitem reviews 😂
@craigozancin
Жыл бұрын
I also purchased 2 of these along with an xproii. I completely agree about ttl. I going to add a couple ad200 pro and a ad400 pro or ad600.
@Braindriller
Жыл бұрын
How the V850 iii AF assist beam perform?
@WesPerry
Жыл бұрын
I don’t think it has one… 🤔
@Hanam93bg
6 ай бұрын
Press the MF button once until the focus assist light turns on. It will stay on until you turn it off manually
@DeathsW0rld
2 ай бұрын
@@Hanam93bgso its not a bug, huh? Thought it would work like on tt350 or x2t, turnin on when focusing, and turnin off when not. Kinda not rly comfy to run with a perma-laserbeam around 😢
@Hanam93bg
2 ай бұрын
@@DeathsW0rld Remember that the V850III is a manual flash, it does not have electronic control contacts. If you want it on when focusing and off when shooting, buy the V860III
@DeathsW0rld
2 ай бұрын
@@Hanam93bg thx for clarifying, never thought it requires ttl for that. Im not a TTL-user anyways, so i thought i could just save some $ by pickin manual v850 yet still being able to use the power of laser af assist 🤔
@OldguyinBelize
Жыл бұрын
my goal is to never have to buy another AA battery.
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