Setting Up the Godox TT685/Flashpoint R2 TTL Zoom flash

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If you’ve seen my unboxing videos you know that I own and use a couple of Godox TT685 flashes for Fujifilm cameras. If you also have one of these and want to learn how to set it up, keep watching.
#flash #photography #godox
0:00 Intro
1:09 Batteries and Power
1:47 TTL Mode
3:46 Manual Mode
5:03 Off Camera
5:38 - Optical Slave
7:13 - Radio Master
10:44 - Radio Slave
11:49 Summary and Outro
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The gear used/mentioned in the video is the following:
Godox TT685/Flashpoint R2 TTL Zoom flash
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@alexsilva_co 2 года назад

If you'd like to see how to fire this flash off-camera using an XPro transmitter, take a look at this video: ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-Etjv9B00JE8.html

@mikem6796 6 месяцев назад

How do you turn on red eye reduction? Thanks.

@obsidian00 5 лет назад

This was exactly what I was looking for...I have never used a flash so I know I needed the basics and you delivered beautifully! Subscribed!

@alexsilva_co 5 лет назад

Thanks!

@edwinbarreto58 4 года назад

Wow! an external flash video that explains complex topics to beginners using flash in a practical, easy-to-follow method. I learned a great deal thanks to Mr. Silva.

@alexsilva_co 4 года назад

Thanks for your comment, I really appreciate your kind words :-)

@mikaeelabdualwadood3168 3 года назад

I have to say this was the most easy to understand video I found to set up this flash. I'm subscribing

@drofnasw 5 лет назад

Sincere thanks for clearly explaining how to set the flash for optical slave mode, Alex! I have struggled for months to figure out how it works -- couldn't understand the instruction manual. Now I can use both my TT685F and TT685O/P with two non-radio Canon flashes (580EX II). Thanks again!

@alexsilva_co 5 лет назад

I'm glad I could help :-D

@evtimstefanov8377 4 года назад

The first understandable tutorial. Thank you Alex!

@alexsilva_co 4 года назад

Thank you for the comment! I'm glad I could help :-)

@yayungmiciq6998 3 года назад

Thank you for the great introduction to this light for a Godox newbie like me.

@juanrusso5943 3 года назад

Very well done. Thanks for the clear and concise explanation. You saved me hours of reading obscure manuals.

@alexsilva_co 3 года назад

Glad it helped!

@triksyheiba4809 2 года назад

Muchas gracias!! Estaré viendo varias veces este video para poder configurar mi flash! Soy nueva en esto y estoy bien perdida ! Gracias por su tiempo

@debozebever 5 лет назад

This was not only helpful... but also necessary. Thank you Alex!

@alexsilva_co 5 лет назад

Thanks! I'm glad I could help :-)

@Cotictimmy Год назад

Very flexible bit of kit and operation looks fairly intuitive.

@isabellaeksteen 3 года назад

Thank you for this. Your explanations are clear, to the point and no frills.

@alexsilva_co 3 года назад

Glad it was helpful!

@jimgoetting4640 4 года назад

Just got my TT685 and this was a great introduction. Simplified things. Thanks

@alexsilva_co 4 года назад

Thanks for your comment! I'm glad I could help :-)

@emiliogonzalez2807 5 лет назад

Thanks for the info about this flash. I just got 2 Godox TT685 flash's because of your video.

@alexsilva_co 5 лет назад

Thanks for the comment! Have a lot of fun with them :-)

@hankypanky9380 3 года назад

Thnx Alex for this video , very helpful and easy to follow for beginners using flash off-camera.

@alexsilva_co 3 года назад

Glad it was helpful!

@vagabondsguide2blueplanet678 Год назад

Great and simple way explaining.. Very useful

@OrlandoCeleiro 4 года назад

Great video Alex. Finally I understood how to use my flash.

@alexsilva_co 3 года назад

That's great news! I'm glad it helped :-D

@Collin2377 3 года назад

Hello. I bought a Godox TT685S for my Sony A6500. I mount it regularly on the shoe mount. Depending on the lighting situation sometimes the camera triggers the flash, sometimes it doesn't. Is there any setup for the camera so it will trigger the Godox Flash every time I take a picture ? Thank you.

@jdogbirdeye 2 года назад

Thank you for sharing, I have the TT685 that can work only as S to be able to use it on top of the camera, I tried to set it up as a M but it will not triggered by the camera shutter. using it on lumix G9 & GH5, any thoughts ,,thanks

@triksyheiba4809 2 года назад

Muchas gracias!! Estaré viendo varias veces este video para poder configurar mi flash! Soy nueva en esto y estoy bien perdida

@wenwen9435 5 лет назад

Thanks for the video, this was very informative using this type of flash! You explained it very well.

@alexsilva_co 5 лет назад

Thanks you! I'm glad I could help :-)

@LCBQ1991 3 года назад

My hotshoes steel it has got scartches and hot shoe black square part also does it impact ????

@lindacarroll6077 5 лет назад

Thank you!!! Very informative and helpful on how to use this flash!

@alexsilva_co 5 лет назад

Thanks for the comment! I'm glad I could help you :-D

@patrickhoran2675 5 лет назад

thank you,you have freed up my morning.

@alexsilva_co 5 лет назад

Thank you for your comment, I'm glad I helped a bit :-)

@MadeByJane Год назад

Thank you for your video, I tried to watch the video godox made themselves but... It's too fast and you have to read while they operate the functions. Your video's are super nice and easy to watch and understand. RU-vid needs more people like you :)

@YourMuslimHomegirl 6 месяцев назад

When I turn my dial in manual mode the flash power doesn’t change, any suggestions?

@azimaloi132 4 года назад

Thanks for the video, very easy to understand your explanation 👍🏼

@alexsilva_co 4 года назад

Thanks for your comment :-)

@advanwagensveld9742 4 года назад

Thanks a lot for this very practicle video. It had helped me very much!

@alexsilva_co 3 года назад

Great to hear!

@carlostamesg 3 года назад

Thanks for such a great video

@odarrien 10 месяцев назад

Great overview. How do i turn infrared focus assist on and off?

@soni835 Год назад

Very well explained! 👍🏼

@augustineapdrai 4 года назад

Thanks. Was having problems with optical until I viewed your video. Solved.

@alexsilva_co 3 года назад

Excellent!

@BarefootMediaTV 5 лет назад

mine wont go out of manual zoom lens mode and i cant even rotate the wheel to rotate the zoom.

@janamparmar8499 5 лет назад

Great video. Cleared many doubts... Love u

@alexsilva_co 5 лет назад

I'm glad I could help :-D

@tylou4479 5 лет назад

Great explanation on to use the tt685. Thank you

@alexsilva_co 5 лет назад

I'm glad you liked it :-) Thanks for the comment!

@spanksen 4 года назад

Great Video, thank you for that!

@MundtStefan Год назад

This is very helpful. I struggled to understand the flash.

@notafraid75 2 года назад

My godox 685N is in the Manual mode in I-TTL mode. How do I get it back to Auto in the I-TTL mode?

@deganni2688 3 года назад

for the tt685 and using a power pack, does the power pack provide all necessary power or do you still have to install the double A batteries for the electronics?

@v.perepichai_photo 4 года назад

Very useful! Thank you for your work

@alexsilva_co 4 года назад

Thanks for your comment :-)

@Audit-The-Auditors Год назад

I just want to use mine as a speedlight camera mounted. I have had mine for two months and have never got it to fire when the shutter button is pressed. Yes, it is compatible.

@hongfayianprayong7166 2 года назад

Slim, QUIET, works great. I wanted modern and out of the way. This is it!

@sooraj221 3 года назад

thank you Alex it is really useful

@alexsilva_co 3 года назад

Glad to hear that!

@freguerfont4768 2 года назад

Very helpful, thanks!

@alexsilva_co 2 года назад

Glad it was helpful!

@finephotographics 2 года назад

I can get my TT685C flashes to work Manually from the XPROC trigger, but I can't get them to work in TTL mode. The flash goes off, but when I change the flash compensation on the XPROC and hit Set it doesn't change on the flash. Nor does the mm distance change. I Can't find a video anywhere that says how to get this to work. Can you help?

@keighzcaberoy476 3 года назад

Is this better than tt350? Thanks. Planning to buy this.

@lunama151 4 года назад

Thank you Alex for the great video. I'm trying to find out if it's possible to turn off or change the pre-flash setting on my Godox TT685, while still in TTL, as it's slowing down the shoot and I can see the quick pre-flashes which is affecting my subjects reaction. Thank you!

@alexsilva_co 4 года назад

I'm almost sure that's a camera setting. Look for the "Red Eye Reduction" function on your camera and Disable it. This should make the flash to only fire when actually taking the picture

@Anen_Aier 3 года назад

How can we do high-speed sync off camera as slave 1 without a trigger.

@alexsilva_co 3 года назад

Hi there! I don't think that's possible :-(

@tellthestoryphotography-th7216 2 года назад

Can the 685 be used as a trigger for the 850ii?

@blancanet88 5 лет назад

Hi Alex, thank you for the tutorial, however, you didn’t mention about high speed and how to set high speed when using the flash off camera. How can I do that? Do you know? Thanks in advance.

@alexsilva_co 5 лет назад

I understand your point. In this video I wanted to cover features that work more or less the same in all versions of the flash. I'm preparing videos about specific features like HSS, 2nd curtain sync, etc. Keep an eye for future videos.

@mikeoxlong1395 Год назад

I have finally managed to get the flash to fire remotely, following your advice, however the of camera flash fires before taking the shot. Now i don't know to get them in sync. To clarify, my godox fires first then the on camera flash along with taking a shot (which i don't even know how it works, seeing the on camera flash that i use as a trigger should be triggering the godox). I am uzing a Panasonic FZ82 camera, if it helps.

@amirulseagypsy3607 3 года назад

Can use for canon 2000d manual mode ?

@Connor_Dempsey 5 лет назад

Great video

@paulhigginsphotography 5 лет назад

Nice one Alex - just bought one of these and an x-pro controller. Great video - nice and clear. Might want to mention the bad thing about optical slaves versus radio is that opticals can be triggered by other people's flashes - particular annoying at weddings :-)

@alexsilva_co 5 лет назад

You're right! It's super annoying! I only use it as a last resort when I work in studio.

@chrisking3849 4 года назад

un able to change zoom, .7 only?

@therelationshipcounselor Год назад

niceeeeee super helpful ThankYa !!!!

@leonardoaydos 5 лет назад

Thak you so much! Finally found a way to fire this flash externally with my canon sl2... Canon sl2 also has several other options to control the external flash, is there another way to fire this flash without using popup flash?

@alexsilva_co 5 лет назад

You could use cables or a radio system to trigger the flash. If you want to use radio triggers, I suggest the Godox transmitters like the X1T or XPro.

@850Tech 5 лет назад

Very informative ! Just one question Do we need to have radio Trigger attached to all slaves and the master flasher to operate together ? Thanks Mr Silva

@alexsilva_co 5 лет назад

Hi there! You only need a transmitter on your camera (X1T or XPro). The flash has an integrated receiver so it doesn need an additional trigger.

@TiredOfUsrNamesLack 5 лет назад

Thank you! Very good video!

@alexsilva_co 5 лет назад

Thanks for the comment! I'm glad you liked it :-)

@cristiancappai6228 4 года назад

Tnx so much, before to see this video i can t use the flash in optical mode...the manual is not usefull

@8388jikie 2 года назад

Nice job, Ive been looking for vids on this light for a while, thank you. Could you make one with the X2T controller?

@tlnrmn 2 года назад

I'm looking for the same thing. I don't think I have comprehension problems but trying to get my X2Tc to work with my TT685 has been fruitless to this point.

@jonspoard8416 5 лет назад

Good guide, thank you. How do I stop the sound when zooming in and out, please?

@alexsilva_co 5 лет назад

I'm afraid you can't. That is the sound of the motor, moving the emitter forward and backward inside the flash's head.

@Mlasta 4 года назад

Very Useful! Thanks :)

@alexsilva_co 4 года назад

Thanks for the comment! I'm glad I could help :-)

@ronewambedzi3593 3 года назад

How do i enable hss when using x1 trigger

@lohanify 3 года назад

Thank you. Really useful

@alexsilva_co 3 года назад

Glad it was helpful!

@TechwithAaron-rq5me Месяц назад

please how will u know their current battery level

@finpix 5 лет назад

Great Lesson for me, Thank you. I have a problem/question for you. I want to use the Godox X1T F mounted on my Fuji XT-3 as a remote trigger and as a flash mount/hotshoe key light.....using only 1 speedlight which is off camera. I am not able to get the X1T to power my Fuji EF-X8 flash when it is on the X1T. Is there a way the X1T can be used in this way?

@alexsilva_co 5 лет назад

I don't think you can fire the EF-X8 while it is on top of the X1T, but I'll test it and post a video with the answers to some other questions. Keep an eye on this channel :-)

@y.champagnephotographie8197 5 лет назад

thank you it was usefulll lets try this set of beast

@alexsilva_co 4 года назад

Thanks for the comment!

@pedro92music 3 года назад

Tengo ese mismo modelo y soy nuevo en la fotografia, pero lo ponga en modo manual tanto como maestro o no igual no quiere funcional si la camara esta en modo manual. De paso las pocas veces que prendio la luz en un disparo no veo el fash en la foto ya que las fotos salen muy oscuras. Ejemplo tomo fotos de noche use o no el flash la foto sale igual de oscura la luz del flash no afecta en nada. que puedo hacer ?

@barrystent3689 3 года назад

Thank you Alex for an extremely informative video. One question though ... when communicating with other devices you said you like to use channel 9 but you didn't say why. I was wondering why you chose this and does it matter?

@PickinPins 2 года назад

Barry, it doesn’t matter at all. Number nine might be his favorite number, that’s all ha ha good luck buddy

@anna-maria2320 Месяц назад

Hello , Do you know why mine is stuck in 14 mm zoom?

@vincenttang5758 Год назад

Hi everyone. I start using TT685n on Nikon D750 for half a year but the red light assist beam suddenly stopped working. Do any of you know why and could offer some advice? Thanks a lot

@ihappentofly Год назад

omg the exact same thing just happened to me, and I can't find an answer anywhere. Did you ever manage to figure it out?

@malloriejoseph1519 5 лет назад

Is there a setting to make it flash only once instead of 3 times before it actually takes the photo?

@alexsilva_co 4 года назад

I'm guessing you're using the flash in TTL mode and the camera has the "Red Eye Reduction" function enabled. If you disable this function, the flash should only fire once.

@joseestrada3319 5 лет назад

Great video I only have a couple of questions, what is the difference between the yn685 and the tt685? Which one would you recommend?

@alexsilva_co 5 лет назад

Between those two options, I'd go with the Godox TT685. If you'd like to see more options, take a look at this video where I also explain why I don't recommend Yongnuo ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-oe5Rhb7zSeo.html

@jalcanites2939 5 лет назад

Very glad to find your video. I am looking at getting this flash unit. I saved your video actually. I also have a Nikon SB800. Can I use this Godox in slave mode to be triggered by my Nikon SB800?

@alexsilva_co 5 лет назад

Hi! You could set the TT685 in S1 (optical slave) mode and then it would fire when your SB800 fires :-)

@tiffanymaldonado6086 Год назад

hello, I´d like to know what´s the difference between the channels?

@crayshaunhenderson1265 Год назад

i just want a flash especially a cheap one at that lol to start taking pictures at night and hope my pictures come out better without the shadow. i just want the flash to work when i press the shutter button and i take the picture. so of course i want the flash to be automatic so all i have to do is point and shoot so this is the only flash i need right

@Sky34158 5 лет назад

I have canon 80d and I will buy godox tt685c and x1 trigger but a lot of people says that tr685c is not working good in ttl mode with canon 80d and even the trigger x1 is not working cool with canon 80d so the problem of ttl mode of flash and trigger with canon 80d solved or still stuck please help me before I waste my dollars 💔

@fernandezmassenberg2547 5 лет назад

Great tutorial

@alexsilva_co 5 лет назад

Thanks!

@8-bitalex201 5 лет назад

I need advice. I'm working part time weddings and event photography should i change from yongnuo 468 II to godox tt685c thinklite??? Thx for any help :)

@alexsilva_co 5 лет назад

Based on my analysis and the experience of friends, I would suggest the Godox flash. Please keep in mind that the final purchasing decision is yours, depending on your budget and needs :-)

@jameswburke 2 месяца назад

I set mine to Manual 1/8 power but when I switch on Manual Mode on the camera (Sony A7iii) it goes to TTL flash. I couldn't change it on the top of the camera. I wish I'd bought the manual-only TT600 model. Scott Kelby recommends Manual only in his excellent book. I think the photographer should decide the settings he/she wants to use.

@Chisinau2023 4 года назад

how many pictures can you take with AA batteries. How do you think, is the battery model (V350, or V860ii) more practical, or can the TT model work well?

@alexsilva_co 4 года назад

I haven't kept track of the number of shots, but I've never ran out of power during a shoot, and I usually press the shutter button about 300 times per shoot. According to Godox' website, the Li-Ion - based flashes recharge faster and get you more shots, but my experience with those flashes is very limited.

@silvestarsohshang9093 4 года назад

I brought a new Godox tt685f but it's showing e1 any idea how to solve?

@frednil8304 2 года назад

Page 12 of manual: "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."

@AltieresGomes 5 лет назад

i just got my 685 and its not working. It keeps showing battery sign. Even when I try Eneloops or Duracell. Have you ever had that experience?

@alexsilva_co 5 лет назад

I'm afraid not :-(

@bneimenasheyeshivahesder1478 4 года назад

Altieres Gomes same here the battery got over every time

@welhim21 5 лет назад

i look on their website. but there's alot of TT685 version? any idea what is the best version?

@Stalled-wm3qd 5 лет назад

I think the only difference is that they are made to suit the main camera brands - ie Olympus/Panasonic (O) or Canon (C) or Nikon (N) or Sony (S) and maybe Pentax (P).

@alexsilva_co 5 лет назад

As +007Stalled mentioned, the main difference is in the TTL compatibility. If you shoot in Manual mode all versions are the same.

@SanjayJoshi-ls3bj 3 года назад

Thanks Alex for a very nice & informative Video ! I am a beginner. I own one TT685 C Flash & I am learning to use it thru Videos like yours. I also intend to get one more Flash. Would you recommend to get one more TT 685 C or V 860 ii C ? Kindly reply.

@gokuswargiary6857 3 года назад

Ad200 pro

@manoharmgr8235 3 года назад

வீடியோ மிகவும் பயனுள்ளதாக இருந்தது மிக்க நன்றி 🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻 இரா.மனோகர் சென்னை . Very useful this video sir big thank you 🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻 R.MANOHAR Chennai.

@alexsilva_co 3 года назад

Thanks for the comment and kind words, I'm glad I could help :-)

@BobyBob6634 2 месяца назад

Hello, Do you know if it is possible to plug it directly into the AC outlet ? This avoid to always charged batteries …

@alexsilva_co 2 месяца назад

That's a great question! I'm not aware of any AC adapters for hotshoe flashes but I'll add it to my list of topics to research

@willionaire360 5 лет назад

thanks a lot for this video. how about high speed sync though

@alexsilva_co 5 лет назад

Hi! I'm glad I could you with this video. Regarding HSS, I think I'll make a video just about that, both on and off camera.

@faepsteyn7115 5 лет назад

Hi. Could you maybe please make a tutorial, illustrating how you shoot a wedding with only one Godox TT685c. Showing step by step the effect the speedlight has with different power settings. My camera is a Caonon 750d also known as rebel 6i. Speedlight TT685c. Greetings.

@alexsilva_co 5 лет назад

Hi! Unfortunately, I don't shoot weddings anymore, but I planned a video about flash power. Keep an eye on this channel :-)

@850Tech 2 года назад

ok time for a pretty dumb question. Say I have this flash and only this flash. Can I trigger this OFF Camera with my Canon M6 Mark II ? ( I have only 1 flash and the camera thats it . No transmitter or another master light )

@alexsilva_co 2 года назад

Thanks for the question! Yes, you can trigger the TT685 while off-camera without a transmitter, you need to: - Set the TT685 to Manual mode and then press the S1/S2 button, setting it to Optical Slave - Set the camera to Manual mode and pop up the built-in flash - Go into the camera's menu and set the built-in flash to a low setting, like 1/8 power There you go! The TT685 will fire whenever the camera's built-in flash fires. You can see a demo in the following video ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-4tO1_5497nw.html

@850Tech 2 года назад

@@alexsilva_co wow. You got answers Alex. I will try that. Will this work outdoors too ?

@BuenasedaJoshua 2 года назад

Godox TT685 Flash is compatible for Canon 200DII? Thank you

@Klausjp.ontheroadagain Год назад

yup

@tttaaaeeelll 5 лет назад

Thanks for the useful video, what is your wrist watch brand and model?

@alexsilva_co 5 лет назад

Thanks for the comment! It's a Citizen Eco-Drive AT2095-07E

@akbunny5221 4 года назад

Excellent. Thank you.....!

@alexsilva_co 3 года назад

You are welcome!

@850Tech 4 года назад

Nice watch. What's the model ?

@alexsilva_co 3 года назад

Hi! It's a Citizen EcoDrive, the actual model is AT2095-07E

@sinetwo Год назад

Interesting, my widest manual value for zoom is 20mm, yours seems lower than that! EDIT: I found out why, if you extend the built in diffuser, it goes down to 14mm. Unsure if it just adds on -6mm to settings or if it actually does anything differently internally. EDIT2: Hmm, that only seems to do it to 14mm, and it stays there, yours seemed to go wider still and being able to adjust. I'm using the Godox TT685N

@analuna1231 5 лет назад

the Godox TT685IIN says locked in the screen. How can I fix that? I'm new using flashes. Thank you.

@alexsilva_co 5 лет назад

The fix is pretty simple, just press the Mode button for 3-5 seconds. The flash should unlock after that.

@mathewk8010 4 года назад

I am getting E1 error after switching the flash 'ON'. Any idea how to solve this problem.

@alexsilva_co 4 года назад

I think your best option is to get in touch with your retailer :-(

@waky123 3 года назад

thanks bro

@udaypamphilos 4 года назад

Hi Alex, I have the same flash and i need some help. Can you help me understand how can i trigger the flash remotely with manual settings? I have explored it a bit and i was able to trigger it without mounting it on the camera by using the pop-up flash but i don't want the light from the pop-up flash in my image. Is there a way i can use the TT685 as an off- camera at the desired power and without using the pop-up flash? Please let me know. Thanks!

@justineelyseda 4 года назад

Hi! I just bought this so I'm no expert but I got a flash trigger (Godox X1T-C) that attaches to the camera which triggers the flash when the you hit the shutter button.

@alexsilva_co 3 года назад

As justineeyseda explained, you need a transmitter to control the flash when it's off-camera. You could use the X1T, X2T or XPro triggers.