Godox V860IIIS TTL Li-Ion Flash Kit for Sony Cameras Instruction Manual

TTL Li-ion Camera Flash
V860IIIs 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 V860IIIS camera flash applies to Sony series cameras and is compatible with TTL autoflash. With this TTL-compatible flash, your shooting will become simpler. You can easily achieve correct flash exposure even in complex light- changing environments. This camera flash features:

• It has a 2W LED modeling lamp, which can be used off the camera.
• Approx. GN60 (m ISO 100, @200mm), 81 steps from 1/1 to 1/256.
• Pro 2 00mAh Li-ion Battery- 6 max .1.5s recycle- full power pops. 480
• Fully support Sony TTL camera flash. Workable as Transmitter or Receiver unit in a wireless flash group.
• Use dot-matrix LCD panel to make clear and convenient operations.
• With built-in 2.4GHz wireless remote system to support transmitting and receiving.
• Provided multiple functions, including HSS (up to 1/8000s), FEC, FEB, etc.
• Stable color temperature with good even lighting.
• Support with a firmware upgrade.

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℃. Otherwise, the electronic parts may be damaged.
Turn off the flash unit immediately in the event of a malfunction.

Name of Parts

• Body
  **** 01. Flash Head
  02. LED Modeling Lamp(01~10)
  03. Focus Assist Beam
  04. Wireless Sensor
  05. Sync Cord Jack
  06. Type-C USB Port| 07. Battery Remove Button
  08. Hotshoe
  09. LCD Panel
  10. Hotshoe Fixing Buckle
  11. Lithium Battery
  12. TTL/M Shortcut
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• Control Panel
  **** 13.

  Flash Menu Button/Locking Button
  14. < >Wireless Selection Button
  15. Select Dial
  16. Set Button
  17. ON/OFF Power Switch
  18. < > Test Button / Flash Ready Indicator
  19. Focus Length Setting| 20. Mode Selection Button
  21. < >Modeling Lamp Setting
  22. <+/->Power Output
  23. Function Button 1
  24. Function Button 2
  25. Function Button 3
  26. Function Button 4
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• LCD Panel
  (1)TTL Autoflash
  Zoom: zoom display (Page 51)
  ● The display will only show the settings currently applied.
  ● The functions displayed above function buttons 1 to 4, such as SYNC and <M/A/B/C>, change according to settings’ status.
  ● When a button or dial is operated, the LCD panel is illuminated.
  (2)M Manual Flash
  (3)Multi Flash
  (4) Radio Transmission Shooting
  ● Transmitter Unit (TX)
  ● Receiver Unit (RX)
  Note: The flash unit attached to the camera is referred to as the “Transmitter”, and other flash units controlled wirelessly are referred to as “Receivers”.
  

• LCD Panel in Three Modes
  ● Attached to the Camera
  ● 2.4G Radio Transmission: As a Transmitter Unit
  ● 2.4G Radio Transmission: As a Receiver Unit
  

• What’s in the Box of V860IIIS Kit?
  1. Flash Unit
  2. Lithium Battery
  3. USB Battery Charger
  4. USB Line| 5. Charger
  6. Mini Stand
  7. Protection Case
  8. Instruction Manual
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• Separately Sold Accessories
  The product can be used in combination with the following accessories sold separately, so as to achieve the best photography effects:
  XProS, X2T-S & X1S TTL wireless flash trigger, 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 480.

2. It is reliably safe. The inner circuit is against overcharge, over-discharge, overcurrent, and short circuit.

3. Take only 3.5 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. I 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.

LED Modeling Lamp

Press the Modeling Lamp Setting button to set the modeling lamp.
Short press the Set Button to turn on or off the modeling lamp.
When turning the modeling lamp on, turn the select dial to set its brightness. There are 10 levels(01~10) for choice.

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.

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. Setting as a transmitter flash, it will turn the power off automatically after a certain period (approx. 90 seconds) of idle use. Pressing the camera shutter halfway or pressing any flash button will wake up the flash unit. Setting as a receiver flash, it will enter sleep mode after a certain period (adjustable, 60 minutes by default) of idle use.
Pressing any flash button will wake it up.
C.Fn
Disabling Auto Power Off function is recommended when the flash is used off- camera. (C. Fn-STBY, Page 52)
C.Fn
Receiver Auto Power Off Timer is set to 60 minutes by default. Another option “30 minutes” is available. (C.FnRX STBY, Page 52)

Flash Mode—TTL Autoflash

This flash has three flash modes: TTL , Manual ( M) , and Multi (Stroboscopic). In TTL mode, the camera and the flash will work together to calculate the correct exposure for the subject and the background. In this mode, multiple TTL functions are available: FEC, FEB, FEL, HSS, second curtain sync, modeling flash, control with the camera’s menu screen.
*** Press < MODE** > Mode Selection Button and three flash modes will display on the LCD panel one by one with each pressing.

TTL Mode
Press < MODE > Mode Selection Button to enter TTL mode. The LCD panel will display.

• Press the camera release button halfway to focus. The aperture and effective flash range will be displayed on the viewfinder.
• When the shutter button is fully pressed, the flash will fire a preflash that the camera will use to calculate exposure and flash output the instant before the photo is taken.

FEC: Flash Exposure Compensation
With the FEC function, this flash can adjust from -3 to +3 in 1/3rd stops.
It is useful in situations where minor adjusting of the TTL system is needed based on the environment.
Setting FEC:

1. Press Function Button 2
   Press the <+/-> button. The flash exposure compensation amount will be highlighted on the LCD panel.

2. Set the flash exposure compensation amount.
   ● Turn the Select Dial to set the amount.
   ● “0.3” means 1/3 step, “0.7” means 2/3 step.
   ● To cancel the flash exposure compensation, set the amount to “+0”.

3. Press Set Button again to confirm the setting.

High-Speed Sync
High-Speed Sync (FP flash) enables the flash to synchronize with all camera shutter speeds. This is convenient when you want to use aperture priority for fill-flash portraits.

1. Press Function Button 2 < SYNC > so that < > is displayed.
   

2. Check that < > is displayed in the viewfinder.

• If you set a shutter speed that is the same as or lower than the camera’s maximum flash sync speed, < > will not be displayed in the viewfinder.
• With high-speed sync, the faster the shutter speed, the shorter the effective flash range.
• To return to normal flash, press the < SYNC > button again. Then < > will disappear.
• Multiflash mode cannot be set in high-speed sync mode.
• Over-temperature protection may be activated after 15 consecutive high-speed sync flashes.

Second-Curtain Sync
With a slow shutter speed, you can create a light trail following the subject. The flash fires right before the shutter close.
Choose REAR flash mode in the Sony camera setting.

M: Manual Flash

The flash output is adjustable from 1/1 full power to 1/256th power in 1/10th stop increments. To obtain a correct flash exposure, use a hand-held flash meter to determine the required flash output.

1. Press < MODE > button so that < M > is displayed.

2. Turn the Select Dial to choose a desired flash output amount.

3. Press Set Button again to confirm the setting.

Optic S1 Secondary Unit Setting
In M manual flash mode, press the < S1/S2 > button so that this flash can function as an optic S1 secondary flash with the optic sensor. With this function, the flash will fire synchronously when the main flash fires, the same effect as that by the use of radio triggers. This helps create multiple lighting effects.
Optic S2 Secondary Unit Setting
Press < S1/S2 > button so that this flash can also function as an optic S2 secondary flash with the optic sensor in M manual flash mode. This is useful when cameras have a pre-flash function. With this function, the flash will ignore a single “preflash” from the main flash and will only fire in response to the second, actual flash from the main unit.

• S1 and S2 optic triggering are only available in M manual flash mode.

Multi: 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.

1. Press < MODE > button so that < MULTI > is displayed.

2. Set the flash frequency and flash times.
   ● Press the Function Button 2 to select the flash times. Turn the Select Dial to set the number.
   ● Press the Function Button 3 to select the flash frequency. Turn the Select Dial to set the number.
   

3. Turn the Select Dial to choose the desired flash output.
   ● After you finish the setting, press Set Button and all the settings will be displayed.

Calculating the Shutter Speed
During the stroboscopic flash, the shutter remains open until the firing stops. Use the formula below to calculate the shutter speed and set it with the camera.
Number of Flashes / Flash 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 seconds.
****To avoid overheating and deteriorating the flash head, do not use stroboscopic flash more than 10 times in succession.
After 10 times, allow the camera flash to rest for at least 15 minutes. If you try to use the stroboscopic flash more than 10 times in succession, the firing might stop automatically to protect the flash head. If this happens, allow at least 15 minutes’ rest for the camera flash.

• Stroboscopic flash is most effective with a highly reflective subject against a dark background.
• Using a tripod and remote control is recommended.
• A flash output of 1/1 and 1/2 cannot be set for stroboscopic flash.
• Stroboscopic flash can be used with“ buLb ”.
• If the number of flashes is displayed as “–”, the firing will continue until the shutter closes or the battery is exhausted. The number of flashes will be limited as shown by the following table.

Maximum Stroboscopic Flashes:

Flash output/Hz

| 1| 2| 3| 4| 5| 6-7| 8-9
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1/4| 8| 6| 4| 3| 3| 2| 2
1/8| 14| 14| 12| 10| 8| 6| 5
1/16| 30| 30| 30| 20| 20| 20| 10
1/32| 60| 60| 60| 50| 50| 40| 30
1/64| 90| 90| 90| 80| 80| 70| 60
1/128| 90| 90| 90| 90| 90| 90| 80
1/256| 90| 90| 90| 90| 90| 90| 80

Flash output/Hz

| 10| 20-50| 60-100
---|---|---|---
114| 2| 2| 2
1/8| 4| 4| 4
1/16| 8| 8| 8
1/32| 20| 16| 12
1/64| 50| 30| 20
1/128| 70| 40| 40
1/256| 70| 40| 40

Wireless Flash Shooting: Radio (2.4G) Transmission

• The V860IIIS attached to the camera is called the transmitter unit and a V860IIIS that is wirelessly controlled is called the receiver unit.
  ● You can also wirelessly control the V860IIIS set as the receiver unit with the transmitter X1T-S or XProS (sold separately). For details on setting the transmitter unit functions, see the transmitter’s instructions.

Using a flash (transmitter/receiver) with a radio transmission wireless shooting function makes it easy to shoot with advanced wireless multiple flash lighting, in the same way as TTL autoflash shooting.
The basic relative position and operation range is as shown in the picture. You can then perform wireless TTL autoflash shooting just by setting the transmitter unit to .
Positioning and Operation Range (Example of wireless flash shooting)

• Autoflash Shooting with One Receiver Unit

• Use the supplied mini stand to position the Receiver unit.
• Before shooting, perform a test flash and test shooting.
• The transmission distance might be shorter depending on the conditions such as positioning of Receiver units, the surrounding environment, and whether conditions.

Wireless Multiple Flash Shooting
You can divide the Receiver units into two or three groups and perform TTL autoflash while changing the flash ratio (factor). In addition, you can set and shoot with a different flash mode for each firing group, for up to 4 groups.

• Auto Shooting with Two Receiver Groups
  

• Auto Shooting with Three Receiver Groups

1. Wireless Settings
   You can switch between normal flash and wireless flash. For normal
   flash shooting, be sure to set the wireless setting to OFF.
   Transmitter Unit Setting
   Receiver Unit Setting
   
   

2. Group Mode Selection
   1. The function button 1/2/3/4 can control the group WA/13/C. The short press function button can select TTUM/OFF. Choose one of them as the flash mode of the transmitter unit.
   2. Press the

   button to switch to Multimode.

3. Setting the Communication Channel
   If there are other wireless flash systems nearby, you can change the channel IDs to prevent signal interference. The channel IDs of the Transmitter unit and the Receiver unit(s) must be set to the same.
   1. Press the

   Button to enter the C.Fn CH setting.
   2. In C.Fn CH, turn the Select Dial to choose channel ID from 1 to 32.
   3. Press the Set button to confirm.
   

4. Wireless ID Settings
   Change the wireless channels and wireless ID to avoid interference for it can only be triggered after the wireless IDs and channels of the Transmitter unit and the Receiver unit are set to the same. Press the

   button to enter C.Fn ID. Press the Set Button to choose OFF channel expansion shutdown, and choose any figure from 01 to

5. 

6. 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 the 8 spare channels will be displayed after the scan is completed.

7. TTLFully Automatic Wireless Flash Shooting
   Using Automatic Wireless Flash with a Single Receiver Unit
   1. Transmitter Unit Setting
   ● Attach a 60IIIC camera V8 flash on the camera and set it as the Transmitter unit.
   ● M/A/B/C can be set to TTL separately.
   2. Receiver Unit Setting
   ● Set the other camera flash as the wireless Receiver Unit.
   3. Check the communication channel.
   ● If the Transmitter unit and Receiver unit(s) are set to a different channel, set them to the same channel. (Page 46)
   4. Position the camera and flash.
   ● Position the camera and flash as the picture shows. (Page 44)
   5. Check that the flash is ready.
   ● Check that the Transmitter flash-ready indicator is lightened.
   6. 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.

•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 the Receiver auto power-off is changeable. (C. Fn-RX STBY Page 55)
Using Fully Automatic Wireless Flash
The FEC and other settings that are set on the Transmitter unit will also appear 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 as normal flash shooting.
• Flash Exposure Compensation ( ±Page 39)
About 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).

7. 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.
   1. Setting the flash mode to .
   2. Setting flash output.1/2/3/4 <M/A/B/C>
   ● Press Function Button 3 < Gr >. Turn the Select Dial to set the flash output of the groups. Press the Set button to confirm.
   3. Taking the picture.
   ● Each group fires at the set flash ratio.
   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 .
   ● Press button so that is displayed.
   ● Set the manual flash output. (Page 41)

8. Multi: Wireless Flash Shooting with Manual Flash
   Setting stroboscopic flash.
   ● Press button so that is displayed.
   ● Setting the stroboscopic flash. (Page 42)

9. TTL/M Shortcut Function
   1. In non TTL wireless mode, pushing the TTL/M shortcut can quickly change to flash mode.
   2. When switching TTL to M manual mode, there is a TCM switch by default.
   

The Reason & Solution of Not Triggering in Godox 2.4G Wireless

1. Disturbed by the 2.4G signal in the outer environment (e.g. wireless base station, 2.4G wifi router, Bluetooth, etc.)
   → To adjust the channel CH setting on the flash trigger (add 10+ channels) and use the channel which is not disturbed. Or turn off the other 2.4G equipment in working.

2. Please make sure that whether the flash has finished its recycling or caught up with the continuous shooting speed or not(the flash ready indicator is lightened) and the flash is not under the state of over-heat protection or other abnormal situation.
   → Please downgrade the flash power output. If the flash is in TTL mode, please try to change it to M mode(a preflash is needed in TTL mode).

3. Whether the distance between the flash trigger and the flash is too close or not
   → Please turn on the “close distance wireless mode” on the flash trigger (＜0.5m):
   X2 & X1 series: press the test button and hold on, then turn it on until the flash-ready indicator blinks for 2 times.
   XPro series: Set the C.Fn-DIST to 0-30m.

4. Whether the flash trigger and the receiver end equipment are in the low battery states or not
   →Please replace the battery(the flash trigger is recommended to use a 1.5V disposable alkaline battery).

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.
Auto Focus Assist Beam
In poorly-lit or low-contrast shooting environments, the built-in autofocus assist beam will automatically light on to make it easier for 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 autofocus assist beam, set the “AF” to “OFF” on the C.Fn settings.

• If you find the autofocus assist beam does not light up, this is because the camera has got the correct autofocus.
• Camera models that support autofocus assist beam: a7M3/a7R3/a7II/a7/a6000/a9

Position

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Effective Range

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Center| 0.6-10rn / 2.0-32.8 feet
Periphery| 0.6-5m / 2.0-16.4 feet

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 20mm to 200mm.

In Manual Zoom mode, press the
< ZOOM> 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.
C.Fn Custom Functions

Custom Function Signs| Function| Setting No,| Settings & 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 channel
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 contrast ratio| -3-+3| 7 levels

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 the 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 the < MENU > 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.

Protection Function

1. Over-Temperature Protection
   ● To avoid overheating and deteriorating the flash head, there is over- temperature protection in the system. When continuously firing for many times, the inner over-temperature protection function may be activated and make the recycling time slow. 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.
   A number of flashes that will activate over-temperature protection:

ZOOM (mm)/Number
of Flashes/Power
Output Level

| 20| 24| 28| 35| 50| 70| 80| 105| 135| 200
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---
1/1| 40| 50| 50| 60| 60| 75| 75| 80| 80| 80
1/2| 50| 60| 60| 75| 75| 100| 100| 100| 100| 100
1/4| 100| 100| 100| 100| 120| 150| 150| 150| 150| 150
1/8| 200| 200| 200| 200| 200| 200| 200| 200| 200| 200
1/16| 300| 300| 300| 300| 300| 300| 300| 300| 300| 300
1/32| 500| 500| 500| 500| 500| 500| 500| 500| 500| 500
1/64| 1000| 1000| 1000| 1000| 1000| 1000| 1000| 1000| 1000| 1000
1/128| 2000| 2000| 2000| 2000| 2000| 2000| 2000| 2000| 2000| 2000

A number of flashes that will activate over-temperature protection in high-speed sync triggering mode:

ZOOM (mm)/Number
of Flashes/Power
Output Level

| 20 – 200
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1/1| 30
1/2| 30
1/4| 34
1/8| 40
1/16| 50
1/32| 50
1/64| 60
1/128| 60

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

Prompts on LCD Panel

|

Meaning

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

Technical Data

Model|

V86011IS

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Compatible Cameras| Sony cameras (TTL autoflash)
Power (1/1 output)| 76Ws
Guide No. (1/1 output, 200mm)| GNi60 (m ISO100)
Flash Coverage| 20 to 200mm

• Auto-zoom (Flash coverage set automatically to match the lens focal length and image size)

• Manual zoom

• Swinging/tilting flash head (bounce flash): 0 to 330° horizontally and -7° to 120° vertically

Flash Duration| 1/300 to 1/20000 seconds

• Exposure Control

Exposure control system| i-TTL autoflash and manual flash
Flash exposure compensation (FEC)| Manual. FEB: ±3 stops in 1/3 stop increments (Manual FEC and FEB can be combined.)
FE lock| With < FEL> button or< * > button
Sync mode| High-speed sync (up to 1/8000 seconds), first-curtain sync, and second-curtain sync
Multiflash| Provided (up to 100 times, 199Hz)

• Wireless Flash

Wireless flash function| Transmitter, Receiver, Off
Transmitter groups| M, A, B, C
Controllable Receiver groups| A, B, C, D, E (E group can be 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

• LED Modeling Lamp

Power| 2W
Color Temperature| 5300K±200K

• Power Supply

Power source| 7.2V/2600mAh Li-ion battery
Recycle time| Approx 1.5 seconds. The green LED indicator will light up when the 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

| Hotshoe, 2.5mm syncline

• Dimensions

WxHxD| 1957559 mm
Weight without battery| 410g
Weight with battery| 530g
2.4G Frequency Range| 2413.0MHz-2465.0MHz
Max. Transmitting Power| 5dbm

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.

• < > or < > is not displayed in the viewfinder of camera. →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 viewfinder, check whether this flash unit is securely attached to the camera hot shoe. →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 to the camera.

The flash exposure is underexposed or overexposed.

• 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 TTL or modify the flash output.

Photos have dark corners or only parts of the target subject are illuminated.

• The focal length of the lens exceeds the flash coverage.
  →Check the flash coverage you set. This flash unit has a flash coverage between 20 and 200mm, which fits medium-format cameras.

Firmware Upgrade

• The USB port is a Type-C USB socket. The 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 a firmware upgrade, please refer to the instruction manual of the newest electric version as final.

Compatible Camera Models

This flash unit can be used on the following Sony series camera models:

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

Maintenance

• Shut down the device immediately should the abnormal operation be detected.
• Avoid sudden impacts and the product should be deducted 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.
• This product, except consumables e.g. flash tube, is supported with a one-year warranty.
• Unauthorized service will void the warranty.
• If the product had failures or was wetted, do not use it until it is repaired by professionals.
• Changes made to the specifications or designs may not be reflected in this manual.

Warranty

Dear customers, as this warranty card is an important certificate to apply for our maintenance service, please fill in the following form in coordination with the seller and safe-keep it. Thank you!

Address
Seller Information| Name
Contact Number
Address
Date of Sale
Note:

Note: This form shall be sealed by the seller.
Applicable Products
The document applies to the products listed on the  Product Maintenance information (see below for further information). Other products or accessories (e.g. promotional items, giveaways, and additional accessories attached, etc.) are not included in this warranty scope.
Warranty Period
The warranty period of products and accessories is implemented according to the relevant Product Maintenance information. The warranty period is calculated from the ay(purchase date) when the product is bought for the first time, And the purchase date is considered as the date registered on the warranty card when buying the product.
How to Get the Maintenance Service
If maintenance service is needed, you can directly contact the product distributor or authorized service institutions. You can also contact the Godox after-sale service call
and we will offer you service. When applying for maintenance service, you should provide a valid warranty card. If you cannot provide a valid warranty card, we may offer you a maintenance service once confirmed that the product or accessory is involved in the maintenance scope, but that shall not be considered as our obligation.
Inapplicable Cases
The guarantee and service offered by this document are not applicable in the following cases:

1. The product or accessory has expired its warranty period;
2. Breakage or damage caused by inappropriate usage, maintenance, or preservation, such as improper packing, improper usage, improper plugging in/out external equipment, falling off or squeezing by an external force, contacting or exposure to the improper temperature, solvent, acid, base, flooding, and damp environments, etc;
3. Breakage or damage caused by the non-authorized institution or staff in the process of installation, maintenance, alteration, addition, and detachment;
4. The original identifying information of product or accessory is modified, alternated, or removed;
5. No valid warranty card;
6. Breakage or damage caused by using illegally authorized, nonstandard, or non-public released software;
7. Breakage or damage caused by force majeure or accident;
8. Breakage or damage that could not be attributed to the product itself.

Once met these situations above, you should seek solutions from the related responsible parties and Godox assumes no responsibility. The damage caused by parts, accessories, and software beyond the warranty period or scope is not included in our maintenance scope. The normal discoloration, abrasion, and consumption are not the breakage within the maintenance scope.
Maintenance and Service Support Information
The warranty period and service types of products are implemented according to the following  Product Maintenance Information:

Product Type| Name| Maintenance Period(month)| Warranty Service Type
---|---|---|---
Parts| Circuit Board| 12| Customer sends the product to designated site
Battery| 3| Customer sends the product to designated site
Electrical parts e.g.battery charger, power cord, sync cable, etc.| 12| Customer sends the product to designated site
Other Items| Flash tube, modeling lamp, lamp body, lamp cover,  locking device, package, etc.| No| Without warranty

Godox After-sale Service Call 0755-29609320-8062

FCC Statement

This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device
must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.
Any changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.
Note:  This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed
and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the
user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:

• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
• Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
• Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.
• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.

The device has been evaluated to meet general RF exposure requirements.
The device can be used in portable exposure conditions without restriction.
Declaration of Conformity:
GODOX Photo Equipment Co, Ltd. hereby declares that This equipment is in compliance with the essential requirements and other relevant provisions of EU Directive 2014/53/EU. They are allowed to be used in all EU member states.
For more information on DoC, Please click this web link:http://www.godox.com/DOC/Godox_V860III_Series_DOC.pdf.

Pioneering TTL Li-ion Camera Flash

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.

GODOX Photo Equipment Co., Ltd.
Add: Building 2, Yaochuan Industrial Zone, Tangwei Community, Fuhai Street,
Bao’an District, Shenzhen 518103, China Tel: +86-755-29609320(8062)
Fax: +86-755-25723423 E-mail: godox@godox.com
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