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The Shanny ever so slightly over exposes the subjects compared to the other two. Whereas the Godox's flash exposure is identical to the SB910. In short the Godox TTL meteringdoes it's job. FLASH POWER OUTPUT One thing I have found though and again it's slightly disappointing. If you are shooting a burst of photographs, the SB910 seems to be able to keep up better than the V860ii. Even though the SB910 only uses AA's whereas the v860ii uses the Li-On battery.
The master/slave mode works just works and is pretty uneventful if you've used other Godox flashes. Cheaper - AA batteries are cheaper in the short term, whether these are rechargeable batteries or single use ones. You don’t need to fork out for a spare Li-Ion battery The Godox v860ii has the same features as the TT685andlikeallthe new Godox flashes, the trigger is now built inside so you no longer have to clip the FT16s triggers to the side like the older model of Ving. The metering is exactly the same, I've found the Godox flashes tend to overexpose by 0.5-1 stop so I usually dial in -1 FEC to make sure I don't accidentally blow the highlights. I have to admit that the SB-910 is far more consistent here. It's a minor annoyance but not the end of the world for a flash that's so much cheaper. TT685C as master flash to trigger Canon speedlites e.g. 600EX-RT, 580EX II in TTL or Manual mode; as slave flash to receive signals of Canon speedlites e.g. 600EX-RT, 580EX II, etc and wireless commanders of popup flash on Canon 7D, 60D, or 600D, etc. TT685N as master flash to control Nikon speedlights e.g. SB-900, SB-910; as slave flash under control of Nikon speedlights e.g. SB900, SB910 etc and wireless commanders of pop-up flashes on Nikon D7100/D7000/D800, etc. TT685S as a master unit to control Sony camera flashes e.g. HVL-F60M,Broader Bounce Angle】The TT685ll is upgraded with a broader tilt angle from -7° to 120°，and rotatable in 330°. It gives you more flexible bounce flash anglesand a much more efficient lighting setup process. By a twist of thelight head, then you can get a nice bounce light you desired eitheron-camera or off-camera. For some of the more advanced functionality of the flash, you’ll definitely need to read the manual. I’ve played around with it by randomly pressing some of the other buttons, and I got lost a couple of times. Quality
Well, what can we say? It’s a flash. The Godox TT685 II N has image quality that you wouldn’t be able to tell apart from Nissin, Profoto, Yongnuo, Flashpoint, etc. Flashpoint by Adorama often rebrands Godox lights anyway. If anything, just know that it’s pretty weak still. If you’re using f2.8 zoom lenses, you might find that the Godox TT685 II N outputs too little light. So with that said, you’ll go for exposure compenation or put it in manual mode. If you’ve been using flashes for years though, this is nothing else. At wider apertures, it will do a pretty decent job for sure. Extra Image Samples When I first turned on the flash i have to say the LCD display is very confusing. The main thing to realise is that the button on the far right with the lightning sign changes the function of the flash (eg. On camera/commander/slave modeetc) then the mode button on the right changes the mode for that function. So for example you can choose on camera mode then press mode to switch from TTL to manual. Settings can be changed by pressing and holding the Zm/C.Fn button for 3 seconds.
I've realised that I've become a bit of a speedlight junkie. Currently I have nine.Well it would have been eleven but I gave a couple away to bring me down to seven. Now after buying the Godox TT685N speedlights, it's inched up again. In my defence (in case the wife is reading) the Godox's are supposed to help me rationalise the number of flashes I need to carry. So if all goes to plan then I should be able to reduce the number. Read my Godox TT685N review to see if I can reach my goal.
On paper it does absolutely everything I want it to do plus a few things I wish they didn’t (Hello optical mode I mean you!). The hotshoe issue shook my faith a little and it really isn’t the most intuitive flash to start using. TT685II】: Godox never stops offering still better shooting solutions to theusers. Once again, we push further the boundary of the strongperformer TT685to optimize your shooting experience. Hearing the users’voices, the TT685ll upgraded in various aspectswhile also inheriting all the powerful features of the TT685.
It can be used as an on-camera flash, as an on-camera master to trigger other off-camera flashes, and as a slave flash off-camera. One noticeable feature that's missing is the fact you cannot remotely change the zoom on slave flashes's. If Yongnuo can do it on the basic 560's, why can't Godox?? That would have been the icing on the cake. C'mon Godox close but no cigar here. It's not a dealbreaker but it would have been good to see. TTL ACCURACY Just like in previous tests I have used my Sekonic lightmeter to measure the power of the Ving 860 flash and compared it to my TT685 & Nikon SB910 flashes. I'm not very surprised to find that the v860ii produces the same amount of power as the Godox TT685. When looking at the positives of using each type of battery above, you’ll probably start seeing which model may be more your flavour. However, before you rush off to buy one there are more things to consider! Recycle Time
Optic transmission with even illumination and stable output. 2.4G wireless transmission with all-in-one functions and 100 meters further transmission distance. The flash head is only 8.2 x 3.3 x 3.7 inches while coming in at only 1.15 pounds of weight too making it very easy to place in your kit bag without needing much space or adding much weight. If you are in a niche where you travel around via plane with all of your gear the lightweight of the flash unit can help ensure you stay within your baggage weight allowance.The build quality of the Godox TT685 is very good. It looks and feels a lot like my old Nikon speedlights, especially the slightly larger SB-900. With batteries in, it weighs around 500g, a little on the heavy side on a mirrorless camera, but not too bad. This a review of the Godox v860ii speedlight or Ving 860 mark ii if we're being completely accurate but the short version is just easier to type. This flash is the successor to the very popular Ving 860 flash which was I think the first speedlight to use li-on batteries instead of the traditional 4xAA batteries.
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