Godox V8SOIII Pioneering Li-ion Camera Flash Instruction Manual

V8SOIII Pioneering Li-ion Camera Flash
Instruction Manual

Before using this product:
Please read this user manual carefully in order to ensure your safety and the proper operation of this product. Keep for future reference.

Foreword

Thank you for purchasing this product.
This V8501I1 camera flash adopts Godox wireless X system and 2.4G ratio transmission, which is compatible with AD3601I-C, AD3601I-N, TT685C, TT685N, X1T-C, X1T-N, etc. Fit all DSLR camera brands e.g. Canon, Nikon, Sony, etc.
This camera flash features

• GN60 (m ISO 100, @200mm). Adjust from 1/1 to 1/128 in 1/3rd stops
• Professional 2600mAh lithium battery offers 450 flashes and 1.5s recycle
• Built-in 2.4G wireless transmission to support transmitting and receiving
• High-speed sync, wireless remote control, multi-flash and manual focus assist
• 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, an 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 circumstances, these materials may be sensitive to the strong light emitting from 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 a malfunction.

Conventions Used in this Manual

• This manual is based on the assumption that both the camera and camera flash’s power switches are powered on.
• Reference page numbers are indicated by “p.'”.
• The following alert symbols are used in this manual:

The Caution symbol gives supplemental information.
The Note symbol indicates a warning to prevent shooting problems.

Name of Parts

Body

Control Panel

Button
16. MENU Flash Menu|

LCD Panel

Indicator
23. < > High-Speed Sync Triggering| 30. Channel
24. < > Battery Level Indication| 31. Group
25. < > Sound Beep Indication| 32. Zoom focal length

What’s in the Box

1. Flash Unit
2. Li-ion Battery Pack
3. Mini Stand
4. Battery Charger Cable
5. Battery Charger
6. Protection Case
7. Instruction Manual

Separately Sold Accessories

The product can be used in combination with the following accessories sold separately, so as to achieve the best photography effects: X1, X2, and XPro TTL wireless flash trigger, Mini softbox, White & Silver Reflector, Honeycomb, Color gels, Snoot, etc.

Battery

• Features

1. This flash unit uses a Li-ion polymer battery which has a long runtime. The available charge-and-discharge times are 500
2. It is reliably safe. The inner circuit is against overcharge. over-discharge. overcurrent. and short circuit.
3. Take only 2.5 hours to fully charge the battery by using the standard battery charger.

• Cautions

1. Do not short circuit.
2. Do not expose to rain or immerse into water. This battery is not waterproof.
3. Keep out of reach of children.
4. No over 24 hours’ continuous charging.
5. Store in dry. cool, ventilated places.
6. Do not put aside or into the fire.
7. Dead batteries should be disposed of according to local regulations.
8. If the battery had ceased using for over 3 months, please make a full recharge.
9. If do not use it for a long time, please charge the battery to approx. 60% before placing it.
10. It is recommended to use a brand-new battery after charging and discharging over 500 times or being used over 3 years.

• Loading and Unloading the Battery

1. To unload the battery. hold down the battery remove button and push the battery downward to take it out.

2. According to the triangle sign on the battery pack. insert it into the compartment until a white knob locks the battery with a click sound.

Battery Level Indication

Make sure the battery pack is securely loaded in the flash. Check the battery level indicator on the LCD panel to see the remaining battery level.

will auto power off in 1 minute.
Note: Please recharge the battery as soon as possible (within 10 days). Then, the battery can be used or be placed for long period.

Attaching to a Camera

1. Attach the Camera Flash.
   • Rotate the Hotshoe fixing buckle to the left and insert the camera flash into the camera’s hot shoe.

2. Secure the Camera Flash.
   • Rotate the Hotshoe fixing buckle to the right until it locks up.

3. Detach the Camera Flash.
   • Press the button and rotate the Hotshoe fixing buckle to the left until it is loosened.

Using the Flash

1. Power Management
   Use ON/OFF Power Switch to power the flash unit on or off. Turn off if 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 the Sleep Function settings, see the following instruction.

2. 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 of off/ stop when you increase or decrease the flash output:

Figures displayed when reducing flash output level map

Figures displayed when inc easing flash output level
When “OF” is shown on the LCD display, it means no flash output, and flash firing is turned off.
3. ZOOM: Setting the Flash Coverage
The Flash Coverag e can be set to match the lens focal length from 20 mm to 200 mm. 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.

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 Multimode (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 set 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:

1. Press the Mode Selection Button so that “Multi” is displayed.
   

2. Press Set Button to select the item to be set. The item blinks.

3. Rotate Select Dial <0> to set the desired number.
   

Calculating the Shutter Speed
During the 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 “Bulli.

Maximum Stroboscopic Flashes:

To avoid overheating and deteriorating the flash head during the stroboscopic flash, do not use stroboscopic flash more than 10 times in succession.

6. S1 Mode: S1 Slave Triggering Mode

• Press the button for 2 seconds to enter the custom menu and press the Button to choose OS. Then. turn the Select Dial to choose OFF/S1/S2.
• In 51 mode. the flash unit can function as a slave flash for creating multiple lighting effects. It is respectively applied to the manual flash environments.
• In 51 mode. the flash unit will fire synchronously when the master flash fires. the same effect as

S2 Mode: S2 Slave Triggering Mode

• Press the button for 2 seconds to enter the custom menu and press the 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 in response to the second. actual flash from the master.

Hi-Speed Sync Triggering

• To enter mode. long press <MF  button and hold for 2 seconds.
• To exit mode. press Mode Selection Button or long-press efilFillt> button and hold for 2 seconds again.
• In < hi> 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: Iiiepeed sync triggering mode rs effective oily when the Rash unit is used together wan the (Wowing Rash triggers. (Tr1 wireless fin’) trigger X1. X2. UM/

• Fespeed sync triggering mode is not avolable when 1/850111 is ‘ranted onto the camera.

To avoid overheating or deteriorating the Rash head during high-speed sync Rash. the overtemperature protection function we be activated automatically after 10 continuous high-speed Rashes and the cycle time becomes 10 Seconds ‘anger.

Custom Function–Focus Assist Lamp

• 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 be put out for certain seconds after the last pop is fired. The time between the Last fire and the auto-shutdown of the focus assist beam is called No-Flash Time. The time is user adjustable and set to 10 seconds by default.

• Press < MENU > button to enter Custom Function. Then press the ‘SET’ button to enter “FC’ mode. The LCD panel displays ‘FC’ (Auto-shutdown of focus assist Lamp) and ‘No-Flash Time’. Rotate Select Dial < > to set a desired time for the flash. Press <> button to return.

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 the button to enter Custom Function.
• Then press the SET button to enter -pp- mode. The LCD disptaystiTmeans 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: Radio (2.4G) Transmission

• V85011I has 2.4G radio transmission (Master/Slave)
• Wireless mode setting: Press the < > wireless setting button to set TX or RX mode.
• Channel setting: Long press button and hold for 2 seconds until the figure beside the CH is blinking. Turn the Select Dial to choose the channel from 1 – 32.
• Group setting: Short press button to select group. In TX or RX mode, groups can be selected from A/BIC/D/E.
• ID Setting: Press the button to enter the menu. Then. Press the SET button to choose an ID and turn the select dial to select ID from OFF. 01 to 99.
• As V8501I1 adopts the Godox wireless X system, it is compatible with the XPro series. X2T series. X1T series.07600111.V86011series. TT685 series.V8601I1 series.V1 series. 17585 senes.V350series. TT350 series.TT600 series. MS series. DPIII series. SKIT seriesAD36011 series. AD1200Pro.AD400Pro. ADI00Pro. AD200. AD600Pro series.AD200Pro. AD300Pro. etc.

12. Sync Triggering
The Sync Cord Jack is a 492.5mm 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 the button to enter the sleep Function Mode. Press the SET button to enter the “SL” adjustment.

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