Godox V1C V1 Flash for Canon User Manual

Scan the Spare Channel
To avoid the interference of using the same channel by others, this function can be used: enter the C.Fn settings and find the SCAN option. When setting it to START, it will scan from 1% to 100%. And 8 spare channels will be displayed after the scan is completed.

ETTL: Fully Automatic Wireless Flash Shooting

Using Automatic Wireless Flash with a Single Receiver Unit

• Transmitter Unit Setting

  • Attach a V1C camera flash on the camera and set it as the Transmitter unit.
  • X1T-C can also be used as Transmitter unit. X1T-C can control V1C’s ZOOM value when the ZOOM is adjusted to auto (A) mode.

• Receiver Unit Setting

  • Set the other camera flash as the wireless Receiver Unit.

• Check the communication channel.

  • If the Transmitter unit Receiver unit(s) are set to a different channel, set them to the same channel.

• Position the camera and flashes

• Position the camera and flashes as the picture shows.

• Set the Transmitter unit’s flash mode to  

  • Set the Transmitter unit’s flash mode to .
  •  For shooting will automatically be set for the Receiver unit.
  • Set the Transmitter unit flash firing as ON to fire a flash.

• Check that the flash is ready

  • Check that the Transmitter flash ready indicator is lightened.
  • When the Receiver flash ready indicator is ready, the AF-assist beam lighting area will blink at 1 second intervals.

• Check the flash operation.

  • Press the Transmitter unit’s Test Button < ****>
  • Then, the Receiver unit will fire. If not, adjust the Receiver unit’s angle toward the Transmitter unit and distance from the Transmitter unit.

• Using Automatic Wireless Flash with Multiple Receiver Units
  When stronger flash output or more convenient lighting operation is needed, increase the number of Receiver units and set it as a single Receiver unit. To add Receiver units, use the same steps as setting “automatic wireless flash with a single Receiver unit”. Any flash group can be set (A/B/C/D/E). When the number of Receiver units is increased and the Transmitter unit flash firing is ON, automatic control is implemented to make all groups of flashes fire the same flash output and ensure the total flash output up is to standard exposure.

  • Press the depth-of-field preview button on the camera to fire a modeling flash.
  • If the Receiver unit’s auto power off function is workable, press the Transmitter unit’s test button to power it on. Please note that test firing is unavailable during the camera’s regular metering time.
  • The effective time of Receiver auto power off is changeable (C.Fn-RX STBY)
  • By making some settings, the auto AF-assist transmitter will not blink after the Receiver unit’s flash ready indicator is lightened. (C.Fn-AF)

• Using Fully Automatic Wireless Flash
  The FEC and other setting that set on the Transmitter unit will also be appeared on the Receiver unit automatically. The Receiver unit does not need any operation. Use the following settings to make wireless flashes according to the same methods with normal flash shooting.

  • Flash Exposure Compensation ****
  • Flash Exposure Lock
  • Manual Flash
  • Stroboscopic Flash

• About the Transmitter Unit
  Use two or more Transmitter units. By preparing several cameras that with Transmitter units flash attached, cameras can be changed in shooting while keeping the same lighting source. (Receiver unit).

• M: Wireless Flash Shooting with Manual Flash
  This describes wireless (multiple shooting) using manual flash. You can shoot with a different flash output setting for each Receiver unit (firing) group. Set all parameters on the Transmitter unit.

• Setting Flash Mode
  You can directly operate the Receiver unit to manually set the manual flash or stroboscopic flash.

1. Setting the Receiver unit.
2. Setting flash mode to <M>
  * Press <MODE> button so that <M> is displayed.
  * Set the manual flash output.

• Multi: Wireless Flash Shooting with Manual Flash

1. Setting <MULTI> Stroboscopic flash
  * Press <MODE> button so that <MULTI> is displayed.
  * Setting the stroboscopic flash.

Other Applications

Sync Triggering
The Sync Cord Jack is a Φ2.5mm plug. Insert a trigger plug here and the flash will be fired synchronously with the camera shutter.

Modeling Flash
If the camera has a depth-of-field preview button, pressing it will fire the flash continuously for 1 second. This is called modeling flash. It enables you to see the shadow effects on the subject and the lighting balance. You can fire the modeling flash during wireless or normal flash shooting.

• To avoid overheating and deteriorating the flash head, do not fire the modeling flash for more than 10 consecutive times. If you fire the modeling flash 10 consecutive times, allow at least 10 minutes break for the camera flash.
• The modeling flash cannot be fired with the EOS 300 and Type-B cameras.

Auto Focus Assist Beam
In poorly lit or low contrast shooting environments, the built-in auto focus assist beam will automatically light on to make it easier for the autofocus. The beam will light up only when autofocus is difficult and get out as soon as the autofocus becomes correct.
If you want to turn off the auto focus assist beam, set the “AF” to “OFF” on the C.Fn settings.

• If you find he auto assist beam does not light up, this is because the camera has got a correct autofocus.

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 a plain, white color for high reflectance. If the bounce surface is not white, a color cast may appear in the picture.

ZOOM: Setting the Flash Coverage
The flash coverage can be set automatically or manually. It can be set to match the lens focal length from 28mm to 105mm.

• In Manual Zoom mode, press the button. 
  • Turn the Select Dial to change the flash coverage.
  • If < A > is displayed, the flash coverage will be set automatically.
  • If you set the flash coverage manually, make sure it covers the lens focal length so that the picture will not have a dark periphery.

Low Battery Warning
If the battery power is low < ****> will appear and blink on the LCD panel. Please replace the battery immediately.

C.Fn: Setting Custom Functions

The following table lists the available and unavailable custom functions of this flash.

Custom Function Signs| Function| Setting No.| Setting & **Description**
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m/ft| Distance indicator| m| m
Ft| Feet
AF| AF-assist beam| ON| ON
OFF| OFF
STBY| Auto sleep setting| ON| ON
OFF| OFF
RX STBY| Receiver auto

power off timer

| 60min| 60min
30min| 30min
SCAN| Scan the spare channel| OFF| OFF
START| Start to find the

spare channels

CH| Channel setting| 01~32| Choose channels

from 01-32

ID| Wireless ID| OFF| Off
01-99| Choose any figure

from 01-99

BEEP| Beeper| ON| ON
OFF| OFF
LIGHT| Backlighting time| 12sec| Off in 12 sec
OFF| Always off
ON| Always lighting
LCD| LCD contras ratio| -3~+3| 7 levels
FEB ACL| FEB auto cancel| ON| ON
OFF| OFF
TX| Transmitter unit control|  | OFF
| ON

1. Press Button until C.Fn menu is displayed. The “Ver x.x” in the top right corner refers to the software version.
2. Select the custom function No.
   • Turn the Select Dial to select the Custom Function No.
3. Change the Setting.
   • Press Set Button and Setting No. Blinks.
   • Turn the Select Dial to set the desired number. Pressing Set Button will confirm the settings.
   • After you set the Custom Function and press button, the camera will be ready to shoot.
4. In the C.Fn states, long press the “Clear” button for 2 seconds until “OK” is displayed on the panel, which means the values in C.Fn can be reset.

Control with the Camera’s Menu Screen

If the camera flash is attached to an EOS camera which has a speedlite control function, the flash can be controlled using the camera’s menu screen. For the menu operation procedure, refer to your camera’s instruction manual.

• Setting Camera Flash Functions
  The following function are settable according to different flash modes.

1. Flash mode
2. Shutter sync (1st/2nd curtain, high speed sync)
3. FEB
4. Flash exposure compensation
5. Flash firing
6. Clear camera flash’s settings

• Custom Function of Camera Flash
  C. Fn-00, C.Fn.01, C.Fn-03, C.Fn-08, C.Fn-10, C.Fn-20, C.Fn-22

Clear All Flash Custom Function

• If flash exposure compensation has already been set with the camera flash, flash exposure compensation cannot be set with the camera. To set it with the camera, the camera flash’s exposure compensation must be set to zero.
• If any Flash Custom Functions and flash settings other than flash exposure compensation have been set by both the camera and the flash, the latest settings will take effect.

Protection Function

Over-Temperature Protection

• • To avoid overheating and deteriorating the flash head, do not fire more than 30 continuous flashes in fast succession 1/1 full power. After 30 continuous flashes, allow a rest time of at least 10 minutes.
  • If you fire more than 30 continuous flashes and the fire more flashes in short intervals, the inner over-temperature protection function may be activated. 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:

1/128(+0.3, +0.7)

Number of flashes what will activate over-temperature protection in high- speed sync triggering mode:

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)

Other Protections
The system provides real-time protection to secure the device and your safety. The following lists prompts for your reference:

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.
E9| There are some errors occurred during the upgrading process. Please using the correct firmware upgrade method.

Technical Data

image size)
 | Manual Zoom

·Swinging/tilting flash head (bounce flash): 0 to 300° horizontally and – 7° to 120° vertically

Flash Duration| 1/300 to 1/20000 seconds

Exposure Control

increments (Manual FEC and FEB can be combined)
FE lock| With button or <*> button
Sync mode| High-speed sync (up to 1/8000 seconds first-curtain sync, and second-curtain sync
Multi flash| Provided (up to 100 times, 199Hz)

Wireless Flash (2.4G Radio Transmission)

controlled by X series flash trigger)
Transmission range (approx.)| 100m
Channels| 32 (1~32)
ID| 01~99
Modeling flash| Fired with camera’s depth-of field preview button

Auto Focus Assist Beam

Effective range (approx.)| Center: 0.6~10m / 2.0-32.8 feet

Periphery: 0.6~5m / 2.0~16.4 feet

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LED Modeling Lamp

Power Supply

when flash is ready.
Full power flashes| Approx. 480
Power saving| Power off automatically after approx. 90 seconds of idle operation. (60 minutes if set as Receiver)

Sync Triggering Mode

Dimensions

Troubleshooting

If there is a problem, refer to this Troubleshooting Guide.

The Camera Flash does not fire.
The camera flash is not attached securely to the camera.

• Attach the camera’s mounting foot securely to the camera.
  • The electrical contacts of the Camera Flash and camera are dirty.
• Clean the contacts.
  • Wait until the flash is fully recycled and the flash ready indicator lights up.
  • If the flash ready indicator lights up, but < > or < > is not displayed in the view finder, check whether this flash unit is securely attached to the camera hotshoe.
  • If the flash ready indicator does not light up after a long wait, check whether the battery power is enough. If the battery power is low, < > will appear and blink on the LCD panel. Please replace the battery immediately.

The power turns off by itself.
After 90 seconds of idle operation, auto power off took effect if the flash is set as Transmitter.

• Press the shutter button halfway or press any flash button to wake up.

After 60 minutes (or 30 minutes) of idle operation, the flash unit will enter sleep mode if it is set as Receiver.

• Press any flash button to wake up.

Auto zoom does not work.
The camera flash is not attached securely to the camera.

• Attach the camera flash’s mounting foot the camera.

The flash exposure is underexposed or overexposed.
There was a highly reflective object (e.g. glass window) in the picture.

• Use FE lock (FEL)

You used high-speed sync.

• With high-speed sync, the effective flash range will be shorter. Make sure the subject is within the effective flash range displayed.

You used Manual Flash Mode.

• Set the flash mode to ETTL or modify the flash output.

Photos have dark corners or only parts of the target subject are illuminated.
The local length of lens exceeds the flash coverage.

• Check the flash coverage you set. This flash unit has the flash coverage between 28 and 105mm, which fits medium-format cameras.

Firmware Upgrade

• The USB port is a Type-C USB socket. Type-C USB connection line is applicable.
• As the firmware upgrade needs the support of Godox G3 software, please download and install the “Godox G3 firmware upgrade software” before upgrading. Then choose the related firmware file.
• As the product needs to do firmware upgrade, please refer to instruction manual of the newest electric version as final.

Compatible Cameras Models
This flash unit can be used in the following Canon EOS series camera models :

This table only lists the tested camera models, not all Canon EOS series cameras. For the compatibility of other camera models, a self-test is recommended.
Rights to modify this table retained.

Maintenance

• Shut down the device immediately should abnormal operation be detected.
• Avoid sudden impacts and the product 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 wetter, do not use it until it is repaired by professionals.
• Change made to the specifications or design 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: V1C
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.

References

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