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Review on πŸ“Έ Godox V860II-S Kit: High-Speed Sync Flash with GN60 Power for Sony Camera, TTL Functionality, Color Filters, Diffuser, and Fast Recycle Time (V860II-S) by Guillo Tilden

Revainrating 5 out of 5

Great value for money standalone camera flash

Godox really hit the mark with this flash. It's hard to ignore this flash when comparing the features this standalone flash offers for the price it goes for. everything flashes in the higher price ranges. It offers off-camera TTL metering and control via a 2.4GHz wireless radio system, as well as a traditional optical control system. Godox X1/X2/X-Pro remote systems connect to the camera to run off-camera. None of that is included in this bundle, but it can be purchased for $50-$70. It's a very well-made flash, equipped with a front-mounted AF-assist illuminator, a sync port for cable release, and a USB port for firmware updates. The head features full pan and tilt, manual and auto zoom, diffuser and white card reflector for flare. Performance is strong enough, with an official guide number of 60m/190ft at ISO 100 at 200mm. It also has full manual control from full power to 1/128 power in 1/3 EV increments (my favorite way of controlling the device). Outbreaks. The flash offers second-curtain sync. Plus, high-speed sync lets you use flash on-camera or off-camera at shutter speeds up to 1/8000s. It comes with a 2000mAh Li-Ion battery rated for 650 full power flashes, which is a lot easier than carrying around a pack of loose AA batteries. The charger charges the battery quickly, it only takes about an hour to charge. The kit includes a flash, a carrying case, a cold shoe stand for the flash, a diffuser, a multi-gel Velcro diffuser kit, and a Bowens flash mount to add an extra diffuser. Complete kit with lightning clip! Flash and camera images here (softbox and stand sold separately): https://imgur.com/a/62vP0mH

Pros
  • Hot shoe mounts to shoe
Cons
  • Very expensive