Godox TT600 Thinklite Flash User Manual
- June 9, 2024
- Godox
Table of Contents
- Godox TT600 Thinklite Flash
- Foreword
- Warning
- Name of Parts
- What’s in the Box of TT600?
- Separately Sold Accessories
- Attaching to a Camera
- Using the Flash
- Using the Flash
- Calculating the Shutter Speed
- Using the Flash
- S1 Mode: S1 Slave Trigger Mode
- S2 Mode: S2 Slave Triggering Mode
- Hi-Speed Sync Triggering
- Custom Function—Focus Assist Lamp
- Buzz Function
- Wireless Flash Shooting: Ratio (2.4G) Transmission
- Wireless Control Function
- Sync Triggering
- Custom Function—Sleep Function
- C.Fn. Setting Custom Functions
- Protection Function
- Protection Function
- Advanced Application
- Advanced Application
- Using the Wide Panel
- Technical Data
- Maintenance
- Warranty Conditions
- EU Declaration of Conformity
- WEEE
- References
- Read User Manual Online (PDF format)
- Download This Manual (PDF format)
Godox TT600 Thinklite Flash
Dear customer,
Thank you for purchasing our product. Please read the following instructions
carefully before first use and keep this user manual for future reference. Pay
particular attention to the safety instructions. If you have any questions or
comments about the device, please contact the customer line.
- ✉ www.alza.co.uk/kontakt
- ✆ +44 (0)203 514 4411
- Importer Alza.cz a.s., Jankovcova 1522/53, Holešovice, 170 00 Prague 7, www.alza.cz
Foreword
Thank you for purchasing a GODOX product.
TT600 camera flash adopts Godox wireless X system and 2.4G ration
transmission, which is compatible with AD360II-C, AD360II-N, TT685C, TT685N,
X1T-C, X1T-N, etc. Fit all DSLR camera brands e.g. Canon, Nikon, Sony, etc.
This TT600 camera flash features:
- GN60 (m ISO 100, @200mm). Adjust from 1/1 to 1/128 in 1/3rd stops.
- Built-in 2.4G wireless transmission to support transmitting and receiving.
- High speed sync, wireless remote control, multi flash and manual focus assists.
- Stable consistency and color temperature with good even lighting.
- User-friendly LCD display & control panel.
Warning
- Always keep this product dry. Do not use in rain or in damp conditions.
- Do not disassemble. Should repairs become necessary, this product must be sent to an authorized maintenance center.
- Keep out of reach of children.
- Stop using this product if it breaks open due to extrusion, falling or strong hit. Otherwise, electric shock may occur if you touch the electronic parts inside it.
- Do not fire the flash directly into the eyes (especially those of babies) within short distances. Otherwise, visual impairment may occur.
- Do not use the flash unit in the presence of flammable gases, chemicals and other similar materials. In certain circumstance, these materials may be sensitive to the strong light emitting form this flash unit and fire or electromagnetic interference may result.
- Do not leave or store the flash unit if the ambient temperature reads over 50°C. Otherwise the electronic parts may be damaged.
- Turn off the flash unit immediately in the event of malfunction.
Name of Parts
Body
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Catchlight Panel
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Built-In Wide Panel (Retracted)
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Flash Head
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Optic Control Sensor
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Focus Assist Beam
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Wireless Control Port
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Sync Cord Jack
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Hotshoe
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Lock Ring
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Battery Compartment
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Mode Selection Button/Wireless Mode Selection (Long Keypress)
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Zoom/Function Custom Button (Long Keypress)
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Group/Channel Setting (Long Keypress)
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Select Dial
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Set Button
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ON/OFF Power Switch
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Test Button/Flash Ready Indicator
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Focus Assist Beam/High Speed Sync Button (Long Keypress) LCD Panel
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Manual Flash Mode
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S1 Slave Flash Triggering
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S2 Slave Flash Triggering
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Multi/Stroboscopic Flash Mode
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High Speed Sync Triggering
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Battery Level Indication
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Sound Beep Indication
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Sleep Status
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Overtemperature Indication
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Wireless Signal Transmission
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Focus Assist Beam Indicator
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Channel
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Group
What’s in the Box of TT600?
Separately Sold Accessories
The product can be used in combination with the following accessories sold separately, so as to achieve best photography effects: Cells II high speed trigger, FT-16S power & trigger control, Car charger, Mini soft box, White & Silver Reflector, Honeycomb, Color gels, Snoot, etc.
Attaching to a Camera
Using the Flash
Power Management
Use ON/OFF Power Switch to power the flash until on or off. Turn off it will
not be used for an extended period of time. This flash unit has Sleep Function
and will enter into sleep status when there is no operation for a long time.
For Sleep Function setting, see the following instruction.
Flash Output
- Flash output can be varied from 1/128th power to 1/1 full power in 1/3 stop increments. To obtain a correct flash exposure, use a hand-held flash meter to determine the required flash output.
- Adjust the power output by rotating Select Dial. The following table makes it easier to see how the stop changes in terms off/stop when you increase or decrease the flash output:
Figure displayed when reducing flash output level
When “OF” is shown on the LCD display, it means no flash output and flash firing is turned off.
ZOOM: Setting the Flash Coverage
The flash coverage can be set to match the lens local length from 24mm to
200mm. Press button and rotate Select Dial to change the flash coverage.
When setting the flash coverage, make sure it covers the lens focal length so
that the picture will not have a dark periphery.
Using the Flash
M Mode: Manual Mode
Press MODE Selection Button to enter M mode. In this mode, you can set the
flash unit onto your camera hot shoe or your trigger hot shoe for firing.
Before shooting, adjust the flash power output. When the camera’s shutter is
pressed, the flash will fire synchronously. Slave triggering mode is not
available in M mode.
Multi Mode: Stroboscopic Flash
Press Mode Selection Button to enter Multi mode (Stroboscopic flash). With
stroboscopic flash, a rapid series of flashes is fired. It can be used to
capture multiple images of a moving subject in a single photograph. You can se
the firing frequency (number of flashes per sec. expressed as Hz), the number
of flashes, and the flash output. For setting procedures, see the following:
Calculating the Shutter Speed
During stroboscopic flash, the shutter remains open until the firing stops. Use the provided formula to calculate the shutter speed required to capture the full sequence of flashes:
Number of flashes / Firing frequency = Shutter speed
For example, if the number of flashes is 10 and the firing frequency is 5 Hz.
The shutter speed should be at least 2 sec.
Note:
- Stroboscopic flash is most effective with a highly reflective subject against a dark background.
- Using a tripod and a remote switch is recommended.
- A flash output of 1/1 or 1/2 cannot be set for stroboscopic flash.
- Stroboscopic flash can be used with “bulb”.
Using the Flash
Maximum Stroboscopic Flashes:
Flash Output / Hz
To avoid overheating and deteriorating the flash head during stroboscopic flash, do not use stroboscopic flash more than 10 times succession.
S1 Mode: S1 Slave Trigger Mode
- Lon press button for 2 seconds to enter the custom menu and press
button to choose OS. Then, turn the Select Dial to choose OFF/S1/S2. - In S1 mode, the flash unit can function as a slave flash for creating multiple lighting effects. It is respectively applicable to manual flash environment.
- In S1 mode, the flash unit will fire synchronously when the master flash fires, the same effect as that by the use of radio triggers.
S2 Mode: S2 Slave Triggering Mode
- Long Press button for 2 seconds to enter the custom menu and press
Button to choose OS. Then, turn the Select Dial to choose OFF/S1/S2. - In S2 mode, the flash unit can function as a slave flash for creating multiple lighting effects. It is applicable when using a TTL master flash.
- In S2 mode, the flash unit will ignore a single “preflash” from the master flash and will only fire response to the second, actual flash from the master.
Hi-Speed Sync Triggering
- To enter mode, long press button and hold for 2 seconds.
- To exit mode, press Mode Selection Button or long press button and hold for 2 second again.
- In hi-speed sync triggering mode, you can use a hi-speed sync trigger to have your flash unit synchronized with all shutter speeds of cameras (max. 1/8000 second, up to your camera). This is convenient when you want to use aperture priority for fill-flash portraits.
Note:
*High-speed sync triggering mode is effective only when the flash unit is used together with the following flash triggers.
- Hi-speed sync trigger, e.g., Godox Cells II transceiver.
- TTL wireless flash trigger X1C
- TTL wireless flash trigger X1N
*Hi-speed sync triggering mode is not available when TT600 is mounted onto the camera.
To avoid overheating or deteriorating the flash head during high speed sync
flash, the over-temperature protection function will be activated
automatically after 10 continuous high-speed flashes and the recycle time
becomes 10 seconds longer.
Custom Function—Focus Assist Lamp
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Under poorly-lit or low-contrast conditions, you can press button to turn on the focus assist beam in order to make it easier to autofocus.
The beam will automatically put out certain seconds after the last pop is fired. The time between the last fire and the auto shutdown of focus assist beam is called No-Flash Time. The time is user adjustable and set to 10 seconds by default. -
Press button and hold for 2 seconds to enter Custom Function. Then press “SET” button to enter “FC” mode. The LDC panel displays “FC” (Auto shutdown of focus assist lamp) and “No-Flash Time”. Rotate Select Dial to set a desired time for the flash.
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Press button to return.
No-Flash Time| Meaning
---|---
10 seconds| 10 seconds after the last fire, focus assist
lamp will automatically get out.
20 seconds| 20 seconds after the last fire, focus assist
lamp will automatically get out.
30 seconds| 30 seconds after the last fire, focus assist
lamp will automatically get out.
Buzz Function
- To turn the buzz function on or off, press button and gold for 2 seconds to enter Custom Function.
- Then press “SET” button to enter “bp” mode. The LDC displays “ON” means buzz is turned on while “OF” means buzz is turned off.
- When the buzzer is turned on < > is shown on the LCD display.
Wireless Flash Shooting: Ratio (2.4G) Transmission
- TT600 has 2.4G ratio transmission (Master/Slave)
- Wireless mode setting: Long press button and hold for 2 seconds until icon is blinking. Turn the Select Dial to set from OFF/Master(M)/Slave(S) mode.
- Channel setting: Long press button and hold for 2 seconds until the figure besides the CH is blinking. Turn the Select Dial to choose the channel from 1~32.
- Group setting: Short press button to select group. In master mode, groups can be selected from M/A/B/C/D/E, while in Slave mode, groups can be selected from A/B/C/D/E.
- As TT600 adopts Godox wireless X system, it is compatible with AD3600II-C, AD360II-N, TT685C, TT685N, X1T-C, X1T-N wireless control, etc.
- See the picture below:
Wireless Control Function
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The flash unit is built in with a Wireless Control Port (6) so that you can wirelessly adjust the power level of the flash and control the on-or-off of your flash, focus assist beam and buzzer as well as trigger the flash.
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To control the flash wirelessly, you need a Godox FT series remote control set (on-camera and on-flash). Insert its receive end into the Wireless Control Port (6) on the flash and insert the transmit end into the camera hot shoe. Settings made on the hotshoe-mounted transmit and receive ends will be wirelessly communicated to the flash. Then you can press the camera shutter-release button to trigger the flash. You can also hold the transmit end at hand to control your off-camera flash.
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For full instructions on the use of FT series remote control, see its user manual.
Sync Triggering
The Sync Cord Jack (7) is a Φ3.5mm plug. Insert a trigger plug here and the flash will be fired synchronously with the camera shutter.
Custom Function—Sleep Function
- This product is equipped with Sleep Function to avoid battery drain when the flash unit is idle.
- Press button and hold for 2 seconds to enter the sleep Function Mode. The LCD panel displays “SL” (Sleep) and “Sleeping Time”. Idle time before entering Sleep Mode is 10 minutes by default. Rotate Select Dial to set a desired time for the flash or to turn off Sleep Function. Press button to return.
Idle Time| Meaning
---|---
OF| Sleep Function is turned off. The flash unit will not automatically enter sleep
mode.
3| Idle time before entering Sleep Mode is
set to 3 minutes.
10| Idle time before entering Sleep Mode is
set to 10 minutes.
30| Idle time before entering Sleep Mode is
set to 30 minutes.
60| Idle time before entering Sleep Mode is
set to 60 minutes.
- When the flash enters sleep mode, the LCD panel displays a “” icon.
- To wake up the flash unit, press any button on the flash unit or press the camera release button, or press the trigger test button.
Note:
The idle time before entering Sleep Mode is recommended to set short. This can
ensure a longer battery life.
C.Fn. Setting Custom Functions
Custom
Function Signs
| Function| Setting & Description| Operation
---|---|---|---
SL| Sleeping Time Setting| Settable Time.
| 1. Press button to enter Custom Functions.
2. Turn the Select Dial
to adjust sleeping time.
3. Press button to return.
*Press any button can wake up the flash.
*The idle time before entering Sleep Mode is recommended to set short. This can ensure a longer
battery life.
FC| Auto Power OFF Time Setting of Auto Focus Assist| <10> 10 seconds
<20> 20 seconds <30> 30 seconds| 1. Press button to enter Custom Functions.
2. Press
3. Turn the Select Dial
to adjust.
| | | 4. Press button to
return.
---|---|---|---
bp| Buzz Setting|
| 1. Press button to enter Custom Functions.
2. Press
3. Turn the Select Dial
to adjust.
4. Press button to return.
bL| Backlight Setting| Backlight can be set as follows:
| 1. Press button to enter Custom Functions.
2. Press
3. Turn the Select Dial
to adjust.
4. Press button to
return.
OS| Optic Slave Mode|
| 1. Press button to enter Custom Functions.
2. Press
3. Turn the Select Dial
to adjust.
4. Press button to return.
Protection Function
Over-Temperature Protection
- To avoid overheating and deteriorating the flash head, do not fire more than 30 continuous flashes in fast succession at 1/1 full power. After 30 continuous flashes, allow a rest time at least 10 minutes.
- If you fire more than 30 continuous flashes and then fire mode flashes in short intervals, the inner over-temperature protection function may be activated and make the recycling time about 10 to 15 seconds. If this occurs, allow a rest time of about 10 minutes, and the flash unit will then return to normal.
- When the over-temperature protection is started, is shown on the LCD display.
Number of flashes that will activate over-temperature protection:
| Power Output Level | Number of Flashes |
|---|---|
| 1/1 | 30 |
| 1/2 + 0.7 | 40 |
| 1/2 + 0.3 | 50 |
| 1/2 | 60 |
| 1/4 (+0.3, +0.7) | 100 |
| 1/8 (+0.3, +0.7) | 200 |
| 1/16 (+0.3, +0.7) | 300 |
| 1/32 (+0.3, +0.7) | 500 |
| 1/64 (+0.3, +0.7) | 1000 |
1/128 (+0.3, +0.7)
Number of flashes that will activate over-temperature protection in high- speed mode
| Power Output Level | Number of Flashes |
|---|---|
| 1/1 | 15 |
| 1/2 (+0.3, +0.7) | 20 |
| 1/4 (+0.3, +0.7) | 30 |
1/8 (+0.3, +0.7)
1/16 (+0.3, +0.7)| 40
1/32 (+0.3, +0.7)
1/64 (+0.3, +0.7)| 50
1/128 (+0.3, +0.7)
Protection Function
Other Protections
The system provides real-time protection to secure the device and your safety. The following lists prompts for your reference:
Prompts on
LCD Panel
| Meaning
---|---
E0| A failure occurs on the temperature sensor.
Please send this kit to a maintenance center.
E1| A failure occurs on the recycling system so that the flash cannot fire. Please restart the flash unit. If the problem still exists, please send
this product to a maintenance centre.
E2| The system gets excessive heat. Please allow a rest time of 10
minutes.
E3| The voltage on two outlets of the flash tube is too high. Please send
this product to a maintenance centre.
Advanced Application
Bounce Flash
By pointing the flash head toward a wall or ceiling, the flash will bounce off
the surface before illuminating the subject. This can soften shadows behind
the subject for a more natural-looking shot. This is called bounce flash. To
set the bounce direction, hold the flash head and turn it to a satisfying
angle.
- If the wall or ceiling is too far away, the bounced flash might be too weak and result in underexposure.
- The wall or ceiling should be plain, white color for hight reflectance. If the bounce surface is not white, a color cast may appear in the picture.
Advanced Application
Creating a Catchlight
With the catchlight panel, you can create a catchlight in the subject’s eyes
to add life to the facial expression.
- Point the flash head upward by 90°.
- Pull out the wide panel. The catchlight panel will come out at the same time.
- Push the wide panel back in. Push only the wide panel. Follow the same procedures as four bounce flash.
- Point the flash head straight ahead and then upward by 90°. The catchlight will not appear if you swing the flash head left or right.
- For the best catchlight effect, stay 1.5m/4.9ft away from the subject.
Using the Wide Panel
Pull out the built-in wide panel to enlarge the flash lighting range, so as to
get more softened natural lighting effect.
Pull out the wide panel and place it over the flash head as shown. The flash
coverage will then be extended to 14mm.
The catchlight panel will come out at the same time. Push the catchlight back in.
Technical Data
| Product Model | TT600 |
|---|---|
| Guide No. (1/1 power @ 200mm) | GN 60 (m ISO 100) |
| Vertical Rotation Angle | -7° -90° |
| Horizontal Rotation Angle | 0-360° |
| Power Supply | Ni-MH batteries (recommended) or 4*LR6 |
alkaline batteries
Full Power Flashes| Approx. 230
(2500mA Ni-MH Batteries)
Recycle Time| Approx. 0.1-2.6 seconds (eneloop Ni-MH batteries of Panasonic)
Red LED indicator will light up when the
flash is ready
Flash Duration| 1/300s – 1/20000s
Color Temperature| 5600K±200K
Wireless Flash Function| Master, Slave, Off
Controllable save groups| 5 (A, B, C, D, E)
Transmission Range (approx.)| 100m
Channel| 1~32
Dimension| 6476190mm
Weight without Battery| 400g
Weight with Battery| 500g
Maintenance
- Shut down the device immediately should abnormal operation be detected.
- Avoid sudden impacts and the lamp should be dedusted regularly.
- It is normal for the flash tube to be warm when in use. Avoid continuous flashes if unnecessary.
- Maintenance of the flash must be performed by our authorized maintenance department which can provide original accessories.
- Unauthorized service will void the warranty.
- If the product had failures or was wetted, do not use it until it is repaired by professionals.
- Change made to the specifications or designs may not be reflected in this manual.
Warranty Conditions
A new product purchased in the Alza.cz sales network is guaranteed for 2 years. If you need repair or other services during the warranty period, contact the product seller directly, you must provide the original proof of purchase with the date of purchase.
The following are considered to be a conflict with the warranty conditions, for which the claimed claim may not be recognized:
- Using the product for any purpose other than that for which the product is intended or failing to follow the instructions for maintenance, operation, and service of the product.
- Damage to the product by a natural disaster, the intervention of an unauthorized person or mechanically through the fault of the buyer (e.g., during transport, cleaning by inappropriate means, etc.).
- Natural wear and aging of consumables or components during use (such as batteries, etc.).
- Exposure to adverse external influences, such as sunlight and other radiation or electromagnetic fields, fluid intrusion, object intrusion, mains overvoltage, electrostatic discharge voltage (including lightning), faulty supply or input voltage and inappropriate polarity of this voltage, chemical processes such as used power supplies, etc.
- If anyone has made modifications, modifications, alterations to the design or adaptation to change or extend the functions of the product compared to the purchased design or use of non-original components.
EU Declaration of Conformity
Identification data of the manufacturer’s / importer’s authorized
representative:
Importer: Alza.cz a.s.
Registered office: Jankovcova 1522/53, Holešovice, 170 00 Prague 7
CIN: 27082440
Subject of the declaration:
Title: External Flash
Model / Type: TT600
The above product has been tested in accordance with the standard(s) used
to demonstrate compliance with the essential requirements laid down in the
Directive(s):
Directive No. 2014/53/EU
Directive No. 2011/65/EU as amended 2015/863/EU
WEEE
This product must not be disposed of as normal household waste in accordance with the EU Directive on Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment (WEEE – 2012/19 / EU). Instead, it shall be returned to the place of purchase or handed over to a public collection point for the recyclable waste. By ensuring this product is disposed of correctly, you will help prevent potential negative consequences for the environment and human health, which could otherwise be caused by inappropriate waste handling of this product. Contact your local authority or the nearest collection point for further details. Improper disposal of this type of waste may result in fines in accordance with national regulations.
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