Godox X3 TILT Wireless Flash Trigger Instruction Manual
- September 14, 2024
- Godox
Table of Contents
- X3 TILT Wireless Flash Trigger
- Product Specifications:
- Product Usage Instructions:
- 1. Setting Up the X3:
- 2. Adjusting Flash Settings:
- 3. Using Different Flash Modes:
- 1. Which flashes are compatible with the X3?
- 2. How do I change the wireless frequency on the X3?
- 3. Can I use the X3 for high-speed sync photography?
X3 TILT Wireless Flash Trigger
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Product Specifications:
Brand: GODOX
Model: X3
Weight: 48g
Wireless Frequency: 2.4GHz
Flash Compatibility: X3 C, X3 N, X3 S, X3 F, X3 O, X3 L
Product Usage Instructions:
1. Setting Up the X3:
1. Ensure the X3 is securely attached to your camera’s hot
shoe.
2. Power on the X3 by pressing the designated power button.
2. Adjusting Flash Settings:
1. Use the controls on the X3 to adjust flash output power.
2. Navigate through the menu options to set the desired wireless
frequency.
3. Using Different Flash Modes:
– X3 supports TTL, M, and Multi flash modes for versatile
lighting options.
– Select the desired flash mode using the mode button on the
X3.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ):
1. Which flashes are compatible with the X3?
The X3 is compatible with a range of GODOX flashes such as
AD1200Pro, AD600, V860II, and more.
2. How do I change the wireless frequency on the X3?
To change the wireless frequency on the X3, navigate to the
settings menu and select the desired frequency option.
3. Can I use the X3 for high-speed sync photography?
Yes, the X3 supports high-speed sync up to 1/8000s, allowing you
to capture fast-moving subjects with ease.
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This product is a professional photographic equipment, to be operated by
professional personnel only. The following basic safety precautions must be
followed when using this product: All transport protective materials and
packaging on the product must be removed before use.
Carefully read and fully understand the instruction manual before use and
strictly follow the safety instructions. Dot not use damaged equipment or
accessories. Allow professional repair technicians to inspect and confirm
normal operation before continuing use after repairs. Please disconnect the
power when not in use. This device is not waterproof. Keep it dry and avoid
immersing it in water or other liquids. It should be installed in a ventilated
and dry location and avoid using in rainy, humid, dusty, or overheated
environments. Do not place items above the device or allow liquids to flow
into it to prevent danger. Do not disassemble without authorization. If the
product malfunctions, it must be inspected and repaired by our company or
authorized repair personnel. Do not place the device near alcohol, gasoline,
or other flammable volatile solvents or gases such as methane and ethane. Do
not use or store this device in potentially explosive environments. Clean
gently with a dry cloth. Do not use a wet cloth as it may damage the device.
This instruction manual is based on rigorous testing. Changes in design and
specifications are subject to change without notice. Check official website
for latest instruction manual and product updates.
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Use only specified charger and follow proper usage instructions for products
with built-in lithium batteries, within the rated voltage and temperature
range. The product is powered by lithium battery, who has limited lifespan and
will gradually lose its charging capacities, which is irreversible. As the
battery ages, the product’s battery life will decrease. The lifespan of
lithium battery is estimated to be 2 to 3 years. Please regularly check the
battery, and if the charging time significantly increases or the battery life
significantly decreases, consider replacing the battery. The warranty period
for this device as a whole is one year. Consumables (such as batteries),
adapters, power cords, and other accessories are not covered by the warranty.
Unauthorized repairs will void the warranty and will incur charges. Failures
from improper operation is not covered under warranty.
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Foreword
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Warning
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Names of Parts
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Body
Display Panel
Touch Operation Instruction
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What’s Inside
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As a Wireless Retro Camera Flash
Trigger
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As a Wireless Camera Flash Trigger 50
As a Wireless Outdoor Flash Trigger 51
As a Wireless Studio Flash Trigger 52
As a Wireless Original Flash Trigger
(take X3 S as an example)
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Power Switch
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Channel Setting
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ID Setting
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Wireless Sync
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Scanning Spare Channel Settings 57
ZOOM Setting
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Shooting Mode Setting
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Legacy Hotshoe
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Sync Mode Settings
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Group Setting
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Output Value Settings (Power Settings)
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Flash Exposure Compensation Setting
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Multi Flash Setting (Output Value, Times and
Frequency)
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Modeling Lamp Setting
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Buzz Setting
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Locking Function
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Setting Custom Functions
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Compatible Flash Models
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The Relationship of XT Wireless System and
X1 Wireless System
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Compatible Camera Models
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Technical Data
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Firmware Upgrade
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Attentions
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The Reason & Solution of Not Triggering in
Godox 2.4G Wireless
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Caring for Flash Trigger
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Thank you for purchasing! TTL wireless flash trigger X3, comes with a compact
size and a weight of 48g, supports TTL flash and HSS, up to 1/8000s flash sync
speed. It can control camera flashes, outdoor flashes, studio flashes and
retro flashes who have equipped with Godox 2.4GHz wireless X systems. The
outstanding anti-interference capability, 32 channels together with 99 IDs
ensure stable performances in complicated environment, offering more
flexibility and creative possibilities for photographers.
X3 C is compatible with Canon camera hot shoes. X3 N is compatible with Nikon
camera hot shoes. X3 S is compatible with Sony camera hot shoes. X3 F is
compatible with Fujifilm camera hot shoes. X3 O is compatible with Olympus and
Panasonic camera hot shoes. X3 L compatible with Leica camera hot shoes.
Do not disassemble. Should repairs become necessary, this product must be sent
to our Company or an authorized maintenance center. Always keep this product
dry. Do not use in rain or damp conditions. Keep out of reach of children. Do
not use in flammable and explosive environments. Pay attention to the relevant
warning signs. Do not leave or store the product if the ambient temperature
reads over 50¥. If any malfunction occurs, switch off the power immediately.
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Important Tips: If abnormalities occur, press select dial < > and test button
< > at the same time can reset the device system, then press and hold the power switch button < > to restart. When you need to detach the flash trigger, press and hold the installing/detaching button, then grasp the hot shoe to detach it horizontally.8 7
Note: Different flash triggers have different hot shoes to suitable for
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1. Channel (32)
3. Legacy Hotshoe
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Note: The sync settings of X3 F and X3 L are available on respective cameras. The rear curtain sync of X3 N,X3 S and X3 O need to be set on the respective cameras.
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Legacy Hotshoe
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Touch Operation Instruction
1. The parameters on the screen can be adjusted by touch operations. 2. In
the main interface, slide the screen up or down to check power steps or flash
exposure values of multiple groups. 3. If you need to switch to multi flash
interface from the main interface, slide the screen down from the top to
display
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1. Turn off the camera and mount the flash trigger on camera hot shoe. Then, power on the flash trigger and the camera.
2. Slide the screen of X3 down from the top to display
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3. Turn on the retro camera flash Lux Master, press the MENU button to enter
the main interface, turn the adjust dial to wireless then press the set button
to enter wireless interface. ASlide the screen to select CH, GR or ID setting,
press to enter a certain setting, then slide to set the parameters. Please set
the channels and IDs of the flash and X3 to the same. BPress the “Wireless
Sync” of the flash trigger and wireless sync icon of Lux Master can set the
channels and IDs of them to the same. 4. Press the camera shutter to trigger.
1. Turn off the camera and mount the flash trigger on camera hot shoe. Then,
power on the flash trigger and the camera. 2. Slide the screen of X3 down from
the top to display
3. Turn on the camera flash V1, press the wireless setting button and < > and
3. Power on the outdoor flash and press the wireless setting button and the
<> will be displayed on the LCD panel. Long press the3.Connect the studio flash to power source and power it on. Press the
MODE/Wireless button to make the <> displayed on the panel and enter 2.4GHz
wireless mode. Press and hold the <GR/CH> button to set the same channel to
the flash trigger, and press the < GR/CH > button to set the same group to the
flash trigger. Note: please refer to the relevant instruction manual when
setting the studio flashes of other models.
Note: As the studio flash’s minimum output value is 1/32, the output value of
the flash trigger should be set to or over 1/32. As the studio flash do not
have TTL and multi flash functions, the flash trigger should be set to M mode
in triggering.
As a Wireless Original Flash Trigger (take X3 S as an example)
HVL-F45RM 1. Turn off the camera and mount the flash trigger on camera hot
shoe. Then, power on the flash trigger and the camera. 2. Slide the screen of
X3 S down from the top to display
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3Attach the original flash to the X1R-S receiver. Press the
S
Press and hold the
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1. In main interface, slide the screen down from the top to display
If you need X3 to control Lux Master to flash, then the wireless sync function
can set their channels and IDs to the same quickly. First, press the “Wireless
Sync” of the flash trigger. Then, press the wireless sync icon of Lux Master.
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Scanning spare channel function is useful to avoid interference from others’
using the same channel. 1. In main interface, slide the screen down from the
top to display
1. In main interface, slide the screen down from the top to display
Legacy Hotshoe
1. In main interface, slide the screen down from the top to display
OFF ON
3. The legacy hotshoe icon <> will display on the main interface when it’s turned on, then it means the legacy hotshoe function is available.
Note: 1. Not all the cameras support legacy hot shoe function. 2. The flashes may be out of sync if you trigger at high speed shutter in legacy hotshoe mode.
Sync Mode Settings
1. X3 C Sync Mode
1. In main interface, slide the screen down from the top to display
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2. X3 N Sync Mode
1. In main interface, slide the screen down from the top to display
4. X3 F Sync Mode 1. High-speed sync: Set the SYNC of flash in the camera as
FP, and <> is displayed on the LCD panel, then set the camera shutter. 2.
Front curtain sync: Set the SYNC of flash in the camera as FRONT, and <> is
displayed on the LCD panel, then set the camera shutter. 3. Rear curtain sync:
Set the SYNC of flash in the camera as REAR, and <> is displayed on the LCD
panel, then set the camera shutter.
5.X3 O Sync Mode
1. In main interface, slide the screen down from the top to display
6. X3 L Sync Mode
The sync mode cannot be set on this trigger, but instead it can be set on the
camera to control the high-speed sync/rear-curtain sync/front-curtain sync.
The following settings are based on the Leica M10 as an example.
1. Set high-speed sync: If the selected or calculated shutter speed of the
Leica M10 is faster than the sync speed 1/180s, the camera automatically
activates the high-speed sync mode. 2. Set rear-curtain sync: Go to main menu¹
select flash settings in the main menu¹ select the flash trigger time¹ select
end of exposure. 3. Set front-curtain sync: Go to the main menu¹ select flash
settings in the main menu ¹ select the flash trigger time¹ select start of
exposure.
In main interface, slide the screen to the bottom until <> is displayed on the
panel, press the icon to enter group selection setting, you can select group
among A to F and 0 to 9.
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Note: For X3 S and X3 N flash triggers,
groups A to C are available for TTL/M
mode, while group D to 9 are only
E
F
available for M mode.
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The main interface will display multi-group parameters after group selection,
you can check output power of each group.
In main interface, press the output power of a certain group to enter more
settings such as power level, flash mode and modeling lamp of that group. In
single-group display interface, you can switch the group by sliding the screen
up or down.
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Press <+> to increase output power levels of multi-group at the same time,
press <-> to decrease output power levels of multi-group at the same time,
which will change from Min. to 1/1 or from Min. to 10 in 0.1 or 1/3 step
increments. The output power levels of multi-group can not be increased or
decreased at the same time if a certain group has already reached the lowest
or highest power level. You can also slide the progress bar to quickly adjust
the output power.
Press <+> to increase output power level of a certain group, press <-> to
decrease output power level of a certain group, which will change from Min. to
1/1 or from Min. to 10 in 0.1 or 1/3 step increments. You can also slide the
progress bar to quickly adjust the output power.
Note: Min. refers to the minimum value that can be set in M or multi mode. The
minimum value can be set to 1/128, 1/256, 1/512, 3.0, 2.0 or 1.0.
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Press <+> to increase FEC values of multi-group at the same time, press <-> to
decrease FEC values of multi-group at the same time, which will change from -3
to 3 in 1/3 step increments. You can also slide the progress bar to quickly
adjust the FEC values. The FEC values of multi-group can not be increased or
decreased at the same time if a certain group has already reached the lowest
or highest FEC value.
Press <+> to increase FEC value of a certain group, press <-> to decrease FEC
value of a certain group, which will change from -3 to 3 in 1/3 step
increments. You can also slide the progress bar to quickly adjust the FEC
value.
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In main interface, slide the screen down from the top to display
2. Flash Times Slide the left column
Note: 1. As flash times are restricted by flash output value and flash
frequency, the flash times can not surpass the upper value that permitted by
the system. The times that transported to the receiver end are real flash
time, which is also related to the camera’s shutter setting. 2. Min. refers to
the minimum value that can be set in M or multi mode. The minimum value can be
set to 1/128, 1/256, 1/512, 3.0, 2.0 or 1.0.
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1. When displaying multiple groups, slide the screen down from the top to
display <>, press it to control the ON/OFF of the modeling lamp. Note: If the
modeling lamp of a certain group is offcother groups are on, then it can not
be turned on or off along with other groups.
2. When displaying a single group, you can press <> to switch among 3
statuses: <> off, <> on, or <> PROP auto mode. Note: When the modeling lamp is
set to PROP auto mode, its brightness will be change along with the brightness
of the flash. When the modeling lamp is on, press <+> to increase its
brightness value, press <-> to decrease its brightness value, or you can also
slide the progress bar to quickly adjust the brightness from 10 to 100. Note:
The models that can use the modeling lamp are as follows: GSII, SKII, SKIIV,
QSII, QDII, DEII, DPII series, DPIII series, etc. The outdoor flash AD200 and
AD600 can use this function after upgrade. The new arrivals with modeling
lamps can also use this function.
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In main interface, slide the screen down from the top to display <>, or you
can press
In main interface, slide the screen down from the top to display <>, or you
can press
In main interface, slide the screen down from the top to display
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Parameters Settings and Descriptions
CH
32 channels1-32
ID
OFFoff
1-99optional from 1 to 99
Front Curtain
(X3 F and X3 L need
to be set on
High Speed
respective cameras.)
One-Shoot
All-Shoot
Front Curtain Sync High Speed Sync
Only send triggering signals in the M & Multi mode when camera is shooting
Send parameters and triggering signal when camera is shooting (suitable for
multi person photography)
L-858
Legacy
OFF
Hotshoe
ON
The flash parameters can be adjusted directly on Sekonic L-858 Light Meter
when collocating with it, and the transmitter only transmits SYNC signal.
Turn off legacy hotshoe
Turn on legacy hotshoe, the multi mode, TTL mode and all-shoot mode are
unavailable
“Auto Off” ON Select among 30/60/90 min
“Auto OFF” OFF No “Auto Off” options
30 min
Power off automatically after 30 minutes of idle use
60 min
Power off automatically after 60 minutes of idle use
90 min
Power off automatically after 90 minutes of idle use
0-30m
For extremely close distance triggering in a range from 0 to 30m
1-100m
For far distance triggering in a range from 1m to 100m
Min. Power Min. Power: 1/128, 1/256, 1/512, 3.0, 2.0 or 1.0
Step
0.3: 1/3 step increment
0.10.1 step increment
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Note: Transform the TTL shooting value into the output value in the M mode. The main light mode shall prevail in mixed use.
Turn off TCM transform function TT685II/V860III series AD100PRO AD200 AD300Pro
AD400Pro AD600, AD600Pro AD1200Pro Auto focus length, varies along with the
focus length of the camera Focus length is 24mm Focus length is 28mm Focus
length is 35 mm Focus length is 50 mm Focus length is 70 mm Focus length is 80
mm Focus length is 105 mm Focus length is 135 mm Set the flash focus length to
200 mm via flash trigger Slide the progress bar to adjust the screen
brightness 15 sec/30 sec/1 min/2 min/3 minThe screen blacks out after 15
sec/30 sec/1 min/2 min/3 min of idle use System language is simplified Chinese
System language is English
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current product model
V1.0
Restore factory setting Back to previous interface X3 C, X3 N, X3 S,X3 F, X3 O
and X3 L share the same instruction manual
The current firmware version is V1.0, the upgraded version (if any) will be
available to download on the official website
X3 C
P2400, AD1200Pro, AD600 Series, AD360II Series, AD200 Series, V860II Series, V860III Series, V850 Series, V350C, TT685 Series, TT685II Series, TT585 Series, TT350C, FV Series, V1 Series, Quicker II Series, Quicker III Series, SKII Series, SKII-V Series, DPII Series, DPIII Series, GS/DSII Series, Lux Master
600EX-RT/580EXII/580EX/430EXII/V860C
The tremendous camera flashes that is compatible with Canon cameras can not be
verified one by one
The flashes with Godox wireless USB port
Can only be triggered
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X3 N
P2400, AD1200PRO, AD600 Series, AD360II Series, AD200 Series, V860II Series,
V860III Series, V850 Series, TT685 Series, TT685II Series, TT585 Series, FV
Series, V1 Series, Quicker II Series, Quicker III Series, SKII Series, SKII-V
Series, DPII Series, DPIII Series, GS/DSII Series, TT350N, V350N, AD300Pro,
AD400Pro, AD100Pro, V1Pro Series, Lux Master
XTR-16 Quicker series/SK series/DP series
X3 S
P2400, AD1200PRO, AD600 Series, AD360II Series, AD200 Series, V860II Series,
V860III Series, V850 Series, TT685 Series, TT685II Series, TT585 Series, FV
Series, V1 Series, Quicker II Series, Quicker III Series, SKII Series, SKII-V
Series, DPII Series, DPIII Series, GS/DSII Series, TT350S, V350S, AD300Pro,
AD400Pro, AD100Pro, V1Pro Series, Lux Master
XTR-16 Quicker series/SK series/DP series
X3 F
P2400, AD1200PRO, AD600 Series, AD360II Series, AD200 Series, V860II Series,
V860III Series, V850II, V850III, TT685 Series, TT685II Series, TT585 Series,
FV Series, V1 Series, Quicker II Series, Quicker III Series, SKII Series,
SKII-V Series, DPII Series, DPIII Series, GS/DSII Series, TT350F, V350F,
AD300Pro, AD400Pro, AD100Pro, V1Pro Series
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X3 O
P2400, AD1200PRO, AD600 Series, AD360II Series, AD200 Series, V860II Series, V860III Series, V850 Series, TT685 Series, TT685II Series, TT585 Series, FV Series, V1 Series, Quicker II Series, Quicker III Series, SKII Series, SKII-V Series, DPII Series, DPIII Series, GS/DSII Series, TT350O, V350O, AD300Pro, AD400Pro, AD100Pro, V1Pro Series, Lux Master
X3 L
P2400, AD1200PRO, AD600 Series, AD360II Series, AD200 Series, V860II Series, V860III Series, V850 Series, TT685 Series, TT685II Series, TT585 Series, FV Series, V1 Series, Quicker II Series, Quicker III Series, SKII Series, SKII-V Series, DPII Series, DPIII Series, GS/DSII Series, AD300Pro, AD400Pro, AD100Pro, V1Pro Series, Lux Master
Note: The range of support functions: the functions that are both owned by X3 and flash.
The Relationship of XT Wireless System and X1 Wireless System
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X3 C
1Dx Mark II, 1DX, 5Ds/5Dsr, 5D IV, 5D Mark III, 5D Mark II , 5D,7DMark II, 7D,
6D, 80D, 70D, 60D, 50D, 40D, 30D, 750D, 760D, 700D, 650D, 600D, 550D, 500D,
450D, 400D, Digital, 350D, 100D, 1200D, 1000D, 1100D, M5, M3, 5DII, 5DIII,
90D, 7DII, 850D, 800D, 6DII, 3000D, 1500D, 200DII, R5, M6II, R50, R6II, R7,
RP, R
1. 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. 2. Rights to modify this table are retained.
X3 N
Nikon
D800, D780, D5, D4, D500, D610, D750, D700, D300S, D3300, D3100, D5300, D5200, D5000, Z7II, Z6, Z8, Z9, ZFC
1. This table only lists the tested camera models not all Nikon cameras. For the compatibility of other camera models, a self-test is recommended. 2. Rights to modify this table are retained.
X3 S
Sony
a99, a77, a350, a77II, a7II(V4.0) , A7r3, A7r4, A7m3, a9, a6000, RX10, a7R, a6400, a7M4, a6600
1. This table only lists the tested camera models not all sony cameras. For the compatibility of other camera models, a self-test is recommended. 2. Rights to modify this table are retained.
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X3 F flash trigger can be used on the following Fujifilm camera models:
FUJIFILM cameras are divided into three kinds according to their different
Controlling ways to camera flash: AX-Pro2 , X-T20 , X-T2 , X-T1
,GFX50sGFX50RX-T30X-T4X-T3 BX-Pro1 , X-T10 , X-E1 , X-A3
Compatible camera models and functions support
Camera
A B
TTL Flash
Standard REAR
HSS(FP) /
M Manual Flash
Standard REAR HSS(FP)
/
Multi Flash
1. Cameras with different standard (front) modes automatically limit the shutter, shutter of rear mode should not exceed 30. 2. FUJIFILM cameras only display TTL and multi, not M (manual) in wireless mode, and this won’t affect the using of it. 3. Certain FUJIFILM cameras (such as X-T5 and X-A3) can not be triggered normally by flash triggers with legacy hot shoe function on. 4. This table only lists the tested camera models, not all FUJIFILM cameras. For the compatibility of other camera models, a self-test is recommended. 5. Rights to modify this table are retained.
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X3 O
Olympus: PEN-F,E-P3,E-P5,E-PL5,E-PL6,E-PL7,E-PL8,E-M1,E-M10II,E-M10III
Panasonic: DMC-G85,DMC-GH4,DMC-GF1,DMC-GX85,DMC-LX100,DMC-FX2500GK
1. This table only lists the tested camera models not all Olympus/Panasonic
cameras. For the compatibility of other camera models, a self-test is
recommended. 2. Rights to modify this table are retained.
X3 L
Leica
TYP-601, Q2, CL, M10, SL2
1. This table only lists the tested camera models not all Leica cameras. For the compatibility of other camera models, a self-test is recommended. 2. Rights to modify this table are retained.
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X3 C
X3 N
X3 S
X3 F
X3 O
X3 L
Canon cameras Nikon cameras Sony cameras Fujifilm cameras Olympus and Panasonic Leica cameras E-TTL auto flash i-TTL auto flash (TTL auto flash) TTL auto flash cameras TTL auto flash TTL auto flash
3.7V 850mAh 2h 7 days ±3EVexposure value, adjustable in 1/3 EV increment
Control the buzz by flash trigger AUTO/Focus length 24-200mm Transform the TTL
shooting value into the output value in the M mode Upgrade through the USB-C
port Settings will be stored 2 seconds after last operation and recover after
a restart Touch screen with adjustable brightness 0-100m 2.4GHz 32 OFF/01-99
A-F0-9 1.61×1.85×1.54 48g Note: X3 C and X3 N support modeling flash.
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This flash trigger supports firmware upgrade through the USB-C port. Update
information will be released on our official website. As the firmware upgrade
needs the support of Godox G3 V1.1 software, please download and install the
“Godox G3 V1.1 firmware upgrade software” before upgrading. Then, choose the
related firmware file.
Upgrading instruction: In power-on status, connect X3 to the computer through
USB-C cable, and click “Firmware Upgrade” to enter upgradation after it shows
on the screen. In power-off status, press and hold the adjust dial and connect
X3 to the computer through USB-C cable to enter the firmware upgrade. After
confirming that the upgrade is completed, then unplug the USB cable to exit
the upgrade status.
Note: Please obtain the latest electronic instruction manual on our official
website for there may be upgraded firmware. The transmitter screen will turn
black if abnormalities occur in upgrading. The solution is to re-plug the USB
cable, press and hold the test button and the select dial at the same time,
then release the test button only, until “Upgrading” appears on the interface,
then the device can be upgraded successfully through USB cable.
1. Unable to trigger flash or camera shutter. Make sure power switch is
turned on. Check if the flash trigger and the receiver are set to the same
channel, if the hot shoe mount or connection cable is well connected, or if
the flash triggers are set to the correct mode. 2. Camera shoots but does not
focus. Check if the focus mode of the camera or lens is set to MF. If so, set
it to AF. 3. Signal disturbance or shooting interference. Change a different
channel on the device.
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1. Disturbed by the 2.4G signal in 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 recycle 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 (0.5m). Please turn on the “close distance wireless mode” on the flash
trigger. Please set the triggering distance to 0-30m.
4. Whether the flash trigger and the receiver end equipment are in the low
battery states or not
5. The flash trigger firmware is an old version Please update the firmware of
the flash trigger refer to the firmware upgrade instructions.
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Avoid sudden drops. The device may fail to work after strong shocks, impacts,
or excess stress. Keep dry. The product isn’t water-proof. Malfunction, rust,
and corrosion may occur and go beyond repair if soaked in water or exposed to
high humidity. Avoid sudden temperature changes. Condensation happens if
sudden temperature changes such as the circumstance when taking the
transceiver out of a building with higher temperature to outside in winter.
Please put the transceiver in a handbag or plastic bag beforehand. Keep away
from strong magnetic field. The strong static or magnetic field produced by
devices such as radio transmitters leads to malfunction. Changes made to the
specifications or designs may not be reflected in this manual.
Operating frequency:2412.99MHz 2464.49MHz Maximum EIRP Power: 9.52dBm
GODox Photo Equipment Co.Ltd.hereby declares that this equipment are
incompliance with the essential requirements and other relevant provisions of
Directive2014/53/EU. ln accordance with Article 10(2) and Article 10(10), this
product is allowed to beused in all EU member states.For more information of
DoC, Please click this weblink: https://www.godox.com/eu-declaration-of-
conformity/ The device complies with RF specifications when the device used at
0mm from your body.
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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 requirement.
The device can be used in portable exposure condition without restriction.
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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!
The document applies to the products listed on the Product Maintenance
lnformation (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. The warranty period of products and
accessories isimplemented according to the relevant Product Maintenance
Information. The warranty period is calculated from the day(purchase date)
when the product is bought for the first time,And the purchase date is
considered as the date registered onthe warranty card when buying the product.
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 valid warranty card. If you cannot
provide valid warranty card, we may offer you maintenance service once
confirmed that the product or accessory is involved in the maintenance scope,
but that shall not be considered as our obligation.
The guarantee and service offered by this document are not applicable in the
following cases: The product or accessory has expired its warranty period;
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 external force, contacting or exposing
to the improper temperature, solvent, acid, base, flooding and damp
environments, etc; Breakage or damage caused by non-authorized institution or
staff in the process of installation, maintenance, alternation, addition and
detachment; The original identifying information of product or accessory is
modified, alternated, or removed; No valid warranty card; Breakage or damage
caused by using illegally authorized, nonstandard or non-public released
software; Breakage or damage caused by force majeure or accident; 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 that 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.
The warranty period and service types of products are implemented according to
the following Product Maintenance Information:
Electrical parts e.g.battery charger, etc.
Flash tube, power cord, sync cable,modeling lamp,lamp body, lamp
cover,lockingdevice, package, etc.