TTL Wireless Flash Trigger: For Canon
TTL Wireless Flash Trigger: For Canon
TTL Wireless Flash Trigger: For Canon
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GODOX Photo Equipment Co., Ltd
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Town, Baoan District, Shenzhen 518103, China
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Instruction Manual
705-X1C000-00 Made In China 说 明 手 册 Chinese English Bilingual 中英文双语
规格参数
可控从属单元组 GR 分组模式下,最多5组(A/B/C/D/E)
Contents
Ratio光比分组模式下,3组(A/B/C)
25 Foreword Multi Flash Settings (Times & Frequency)
传输范围(约) >100米
26 For Your Safety Multi Flash Settings (Output Value)
频道 32个
28 Names of Parts Group Settings
其他
Body Test Flash
时延设置 有(0~10ms,以100us为单位设置) LCD Panel Modeling Lamp Control
无线快门 接收器端可以通过2.5mm同步接口控制相机拍摄 Accessories Setting GR Grouping Mode
ZOOM设置 可以通过发射器调节闪灯焦距值 31 Battery Automatically Enter Power Saving Mode
显示屏 宽屏液晶显示,背光开启或关闭 Installing Batteries C.Fn: Setting Custom Functions
输出接口 发射器:PC 端子输入、输出;接收器:2.5mm同步线输出 Low Battery Level Indication Wireless Shutter Release Mode
固件更新 通过机身上的 Micro USB进行固件升级 32 Using the Flash Trigger Setting the Camera
记忆功能 设置2秒后的参数会自动记忆,重新开机自动恢复 As a Wireless Studio Flash Trigger 42 Setting the Receiver
发射器尺寸/净重 72x75x52(mm)/100g
As a Wireless Speedlite Trigger Channel Settings
As a Wired Shutter Release Group Settings
接收器尺寸/净重 70x65x47(mm)/70g
As a Wireless Studio Flash Trigger Automatically Enter Power Saving Mode
or Speedlite 44 Selecting the Operation Method
兼容相机 Trigger with PC Sync Socket 48 Attentions
34 Setting the Transmitter 49 Caring for Flash Trigger
Canon EOS 数码单反相机, 包括: Power Switch 50 Technical Data
1Dx Mark II, 1Dx, 5Ds/5Dsr, 5D Mark III, 5D Mark II, 5D, 7D Mark II, 6D, 7D, Power Switch of AF Assist Beam
70D, 60D, 50D, 40D, 30D, 750D/760D, 100D, 700D, 650D, 600D, 550D, 500D, Channel Settings
450D, 400D DIGITAL(EOS Kiss Digital X), 350D DIGITAL, 1200D, 1100D, 1000D Mode Settings
Current Group Settings
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Foreword For Your Safety
Thanks for your purchase of this X1C TTL wireless flash trigger. To prevent damage to your product or injury to you or to others, read the following safety
This TTL wireless flash trigger can be used with a transmitter and one or more receivers for precautions in their entirety before using this device. Keep these safety instructions where
studio flash, speedlite, and camera shutter. Featuring multi-channel triggering, stable signal all those who use this device will read them.
transmission, and sensitive reaction, it gives photographers unparalleled flexibility and Failure to observe the precautions listed in this section could result in damage to the
control over their strobist setups. The flash trigger applies to hotshoe-mounted Canon EOS product.
series cameras, as well as the cameras which have PC sync sockets. The following icon indicates warnings that should be read before using this device in case
With X1C wireless flash trigger, high speed synchronization is available for most of camera of possible damage or injury.
flashes in the market which support E-TTL II. The max flash synchronization speed is up to Do not disassemble or modify
1/8000s *. Failure to observe this precaution could result in electric shock or product malfunction.
*: 1/8000s is achievable when the camera has a max camera shutter speed of 1/8000s. 1/8000s is not Should the product break open as the result of a fall or other accident, remove the
achievable because some models of Canon EOS cameras have a max camera shutter speed of only 1/4000s. batteries and take the product to an authorized maintenance center for inspection.
Keep dry
Do not handle with wet hands or immerse in or expose to water or rain. Failure to
observe this precaution could result in fire or electric shock.
Do not use in the presence of flammable gas
Failure to observe this precaution could result in explosion or fire.
Keep out of reach of children
This device contains small parts which may pose a choking hazard. Consult a
physician immediately if a child swallows any part of this device.
Turn off the transceiver immediately in the event of malfunction
Should smoke or an unusual smell comes from this device, remove the batteries
immediately in case of burning and take the device to an authorized maintenance
center for inspection. Injuries could occur if it is further used.
Do not expose to high temperature
Do not leave the device in a closed vehicle in the sun or in other areas subject to
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For Your Safety Names of Parts
extremely high temperature. Failure to observe this precaution could result in fire or Body
damage to the casing or internal parts.
Transmitter
Observe precautions when handling batteries TEST Trigger Button
--Half Press
Batteries may leak or explode if improperly handled. Observe the following precautions
--Fully Press
when handling batteries for use in this device: Battery
Use only batteries listed in this manual. Do not use old and new batteries or Compartment
AF Assist Beam Switch
batteries of different types at the same time. --ON(AF Assist Beam outputs)
Read and follow all warnings and instructions provided by the manufacturer. --OFF(AF Assist Beam do
Batteries cannot be short-circuited or disassembled. not output)
Micro USB Port
Do not put batteries into a fire or apply direct heat to them. Power Switch
Do not attempt to insert batteries upside down or backwards. --ON (Power On)
PC Sync Socket --OFF (Power Off)
Batteries are prone to leakage when fully discharged. To avoid damage to the
product, be sure to remove batteries when the product is not used for a long time or Hot Shoe Speedlite
Connection Status Indicator Lamp
when batteries run out of charge.
--LED Red Color Lamp
Should liquid from the batteries come into contact with skin or clothing, rinse
immediately with fresh water.
CH/OK Channel
Setting Button
LCD Panel
GR Group Setting
Button
Select Dial
Hot Shoe Camera
Connection MODE Mode Selection
Button
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Names of Parts Names of Parts
Receiver Transmitter Panel
TEST Trigger Button CH
Gr F
D
Battery G
H
Compartment I
J
Receiver Panel
CH Channel Setting Button
LCD Panel CH GR C
GR Group Setting Button
B A
(A) Group Setting (B) Channel Setting (C) Low Battery Indicator
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Names of Parts Using the Flash Trigger
Accessories The flash trigger features the following functions:
1. As a Wireless Studio Flash Trigger
1.Remote Cable(C1, C3) 2.Sync Cable 3.Sync Adapter 1.1 Mount the transmitter on camera hotshoe and turn it
on before turning on the camera.
1.2 Connect the receiver to studio flash by Sync Cable
(one end in 2.5mm Shutter Release Port of the
receiver, the other end in sync port of studio flash)
before turning on the studio flash.
1.3 Set the transmitter and the receiver to the same
channel.
1.4 Press the camera shutter button, and the studio
flash will be triggered simultaneously. Status
Battery Indicator Lamp of both transmitter and receiver
units turn red.
Installing Batteries
As shown in the illustration, slide the battery compartment lid of the transmitter and 2. As a Wireless Speedlite Trigger
receiver and insert two AA batteries (sold separately)separately. 2.1 Mount the transmitter on camera hotshoe and turn it
Low Battery Indication on before turning on the camera.
When the battery power (2 AA 2.2 Mount the speedlite to Hot Shoe Speedlite
batteries <2.0V) gets low, Connection of receiver unit. Set the speedlite to M
Status Indicator Lamp blinks mode.
quickly (blink cycle=0.5s). 2.3 Set the transmitter and the receiver units to the
Please replace new batteries, same channel.
as low power leads to no flash 2.4 Press the camera shutter button, and the speedlite
or flash missing in case of will be triggered simultaneously. Status Indicator
long distance. Lamp of both transmitter and receiver units turn red.
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Using the Flash Trigger Setting the Transmitter
3. As a Wired Shutter Release Power Switch
3.1 Connect the receiver and the camera by Remote Slide the Power Switch to ON, and the device is on and Status Indicator Lamp will not blink.
Cable (one end in receiver’s Shutter Release Note: In order to avoid power consumption, turn off the transmitter when not in use.
Port, the other end in camera’s shutter port)
before turning on the camera.
Power Switch of AF Assist Beam
3.2 Half press the <TEST> Trigger Button to focus.
When fully press the <TEST> Trigger Button to Slide the power switch to ON, and the AF lighting is allowed to output.
shoot, the Status Indicator Lamp will turn red until
releasing the button. Channel Setting
1. Short press the <CH/OK> Button until the
4. As a Wireless Studio Flash Trigger or Speedlite channel amount blinks. CH
Trigger with PC Sync Socket 2. Turn the Select Dial to choose the
Gr
4.1 The connection method of the receiver can be appropriate channel. Press the <CH/OK>
found in As a Wireless Studio Flash Trigger and As Button again to confirm the setting.
a Wireless Speedlite Trigger section. 3. This flash trigger contains 32 channels
4.2 The transmitter will control the flash on the which can be changed from 1 to 32. Set the
receiver end to fire via using PC Sync Socket as transmitter and the receiver to the same
input by default. channel before usage.
4.3 Press the camera shutter and use the PC Sync
Socket’s signal to control the flash.
4.4 PC Sync Socket can also be set as output. Long
press the <CH/OK> Button of the transmitter until
<Fn> is displayed on the panel. Then, set the
value of C.Fn-03 to ou, and the PC Sync Socket is
under output mode.
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Setting the Transmitter Setting the Transmitter
Mode Setting Multi Flash Settings (Times & Frequency)
1. Short press the <MODE> Button, and the 1. In the multi flash (TTL and M icon are not
mode of the current group will change. CH displayed), long press the <MODE> Button to
2. To NON-GR grouping mode, all the groups’ enter multi flash setting submenu.
Gr
modes will be changed simultaneously by 2. The two lines are separately displayed as T
the order of TTL/M/Multi, in accordance (flash times) and H (flash frequency).
with Ratio flash mode. To GR grouping 3. Short press the <GR> Button to choose the
mode, only the current group’s mode will related setting amounts. Turn the Select Dial
be changed by the order of TTL/M/--. to change the blinking settings.
4. Continue to short press the <GR> Button, and the blinking settings on the next line can
Current Group Settings be changed.
1. Short press the <GR> Button to set the 5. Until all the amounts are set. Short press the <MODE> Button to exit the setting status.
current group. CH 6. In the multi flash setting submenu, short press the <MODE> Button to return to main
2. The current group settings will blink and menu.
Gr
turn the Select Dial to change the settings.
3. When the current group is in the M mode, Multi Flash Settings (Output Value)
the power output value is changeable from CH
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Setting the Transmitter Setting the Transmitter
Automatically Enter Power Saving Mode Custom Functions Setting Signs Settings and Description Application
1. The flash trigger will go into standby mode after the transmitter enter sleep mode, and Functions No.
the displays on the LCD panel will disappear. C.Fn-01 Single contact on It is advisable to set the transmitter to single
√
2. Press any of the button (<TEST> fully pressed/<CH/OK>/<GR>/<MODE>) can wake mode contact mode when using it to trigger the flash
up the flash trigger. If the transmitter is attached to the CANON EOS camera, half
by PC cord or through camera’s single contact.
press the shutter can also wake up the system.
C.Fn-02 Zoom setting -- OFF
3. If the transmitter is set to single contact mode( isdisplayed), the system will not √
enter power saving mode. AU Changing with camera's zoom value.
20,24,28,35,50,70, Zoom(20/24/28/35/50/70/80/105/135/
80,105,135,200 200mm)
C.Fn: Setting Custom Functions
C.Fn-03 PC sync socket In PC sync socket connects with camera as an input
The following table lists the available and unavailable custom functions of this flash. The as an input/ ou PC sync socket connects with flash as an output √
icon“√”indicates the flash custom function is supported but “0”indicates the custom
output
function is not supported.
C.Fn-04 Second curtain -- Second curtain sync off
Custom Functions Setting Signs Settings and Description Application √
sync [Note 2] on Second curtain sync on
Functions No.
C.Fn-05 Minimum power 1/128 1/128
Synchronization 00 No delay
output value in 1/256 1/256 √
C.Fn-00 delay setting 1~100 Synchronization delay N*100 us √
M/Multi mode
(synchronization delay icon is displayed.)
C.Fn-06 Displayed 03 3 groups are displayed
Single contact -- OFF √
groups 05 5 groups are displayed
C.Fn-01 mode on ON(The single contact mode set icon √
C.Fn-07 Beeper ON/OFF -- Turn off the beeper on the receive end
is displayed.) √
on Turn on the beeper on the receive end
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Setting the Transmitter Setting the Transmitter
Custom Functions Setting Signs Settings and Description Application Wireless Shutter Release Mode
Functions No. Half press the <TEST> Trigger Button to focus. Fully press the <TEST> Trigger Button,
and the Status Indicator Lamp turns red. Now camera is ready to shoot. When releasing
C.Fn-08 Mandatory -- After the setting value were changed, it will
send the setting send the setting value. the button, the Status Indicator Lamp turns off.
value on It will send the setting value mandatory before √
ON/OFF the trigger flash, although the setting value Setting the Camera
have no change.
Use the External Flash Function on the camera to do the setting.
Double-click the CH Button to turn on/off the modeling lamp of the receive end. √
Note: 1. GR mode can only be used normally when attaching to the CANON EOS cameras that
Press the TEST Button to turn on the flash trigger. When the Status Indicator Lamp blinks two issued after 2012. If the camera model do not support GR grouping flash mode,
times, it means the effective remote distance is below 30 meters, thus the transmitter and receiver √ NON GR mode will be changed automatically.
can communicate normally no matter how near they are. 2. In the NON-GR mode, Ration Off is steadily set in the TTL mode while A:B C is steadily set
in the M mode.
[Note 2]:
Second curtain sync cannot be set through the camera's external flash functions setting.
When using second curtain sync, the effective shutter speed range is from 1/30s to 30s. When shutter speed
is set as buLb or is quicker than 1/30s, the settings are invalid.
After being turned on, second curtain sync is effective even though HSS has been set and the shutter speed
range is from 30s to 1/30s. Setting the Receiver
After second curtain sync is turned on, synchronization delay settings are invalid.
1. Press the <CH/OK> Button for 2 seconds or longer until <Fn> is displayed. Channel Setting
2. Select the custom function No.
1. Short press the <CH> Button and the channel
* Turn the Select Dial to choose the Custom Function No.
amount will increase a step each time.
3. Change the Setting.
2. Long press the <CH> Button will enter quicker
* Press the <GR> Button until the custom function No. blinks.
adjustment mode. The channel amount will
* Turn the Select Dial to set the desired number. Pressing <GR> button will confirm the
increase fast in this mode.
settings.
3. Release the <CH> Button and the current
* Press <MODE> button to exit the C.Fn settings.
channel amount is confirmed.
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Setting the Receiver Selecting the Operation Method
4. The channel amount will increase from 1 to 32. When the current channel is 32, press Transmitter:
the <CH> Button again and the channel 1 will be displayed on the panel. X1C Operation Method 1(by default)
TTL/M Mode (In the GR Mode or NON-GR Mode)
Group Settings
Button Operation Function
1. Short press the <GR> Button and the group
Short press (under normal status)Enter CH settings; (under settings)Confirm and back to
amount will increase a step each time.
normal status
2. Long press the <GR> Button will enter quicker
CH/OK Double-click Control the ON/OFF of modeling flash
adjustment mode. The group amount will
increase fast in this mode. Long press for Enter C.Fn custom settings
Status Function
Automatically Enter Power Saving Mode
Select Normal Set the < Group>
1. The system will go into standby mode after the transmitter goes into standby mode.
Dial Set the channel Adjust the channel amount
And the displays on the LCD panel disappear now.
Set the group Adjust the group’s POWER/FEC amount
2. To wake up the system, press the <TEST> Button or the <GR> Button. Fully press the
<TEST> Trigger Button of the transmitter can also wake up the receiver’s system. If
the transmitter is attached to the CANON EOS camera, half press the camera shutter
can also wake up the system.
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Selecting the Operation Method Selecting the Operation Method
Multi Mode (In the NON-GR Mode) X1C Operation Method 2
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Selecting the Operation Method Selecting the Operation Method
Multi Mode (In the NON-GR Mode) [Note 3] There are 5 groups only in the GR mode while 3 groups in other modes.
Choose 3 or 5 groups by setting C.Fn-06 to 03 or 05.
Button Operation Function
Short press (under normal status) Enter CH settings; (under settings) Confirm and back to Receiver:
normal status
Button Operation Function
CH/OK Double-click Control the ON/OFF of modeling flash
CH Short press Select the channel amount upwardly
Long press for Enter C.Fn custom settings
Double-click Select the channel amount downwardly
2 seconds
GR Short press Select the group amount upwardly
Long press for Switch the Operation Methods (Method 1/Method 2)
Double-click Select the group amount downwardly
5 seconds
GR Short press Select the group downwardly (under PTH status) Set times /hz
Double-click Select the group upwardly
Attentions
Short press (under normal) Switch the < group>’s mode(TTL/M/Multi)
MODE (under PTH status) Back to normal status 1. Unable to trigger flash or camera shutter. Make sure batteries are installed correctly and
Long press for Enter PTH status(T- times, and H-hz)
Power Switch is turned on. Check if the transmitter and the receiver are set to the same
channel, if the hotshoe mount or connection cable is well connected, or if the flash
2 seconds
triggers are set to the correct mode.
Status Function
2. Camera shoots but does not focus. Check if the focus mode of the camera or lens is set
Normal No (3 groups) /Turning (5 groups) [Note 3] to MF. If so, set it to AF.
Set the channel Adjust the channel amount 3. Signal disturbance or shooting interference. Change a different channel on the device.
Select Set the Group Adjust the group’s power amount 4. Operating distance limited or flash missing. Check if batteries are exhausted. If so,
Dial Set the flash Adjust the times amount change them.
times
5. No or H is displayed on the camera viewfinder, though the camera is mounted on
the transmitter and the power switch is turned on. This is resulted from unusual working
Set the flash Adjust the frequency amount
of the transmitter. Check and make sure the flash trigger is well connected to the camera
frequency
through Hot Shoe Camera Connection, then power the Transmitter on again.
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Caring for Flash Trigger Technical Data
Avoid sudden drops. The device may fail to work after strong shocks, impacts, or
Model X1C
excess stress.
Keep dry. The product isn't water-proof. Malfunction, rust, and corrosion may occur and Type For Canon
go beyond repair if soaked in water or exposed to high humidity. Compatible Cameras Canon EOS cameras (E-TTL II autoflash)
Avoid sudden temperature changes. Condensation happens if sudden temperature Support for the cameras that have PC sync socket.
changes such as the circumstance when taking the transceiver out of a building with Builted-in remote system 2.4G Wireless Transmission
higher temperature to outside in winter. Please put the transceiver in a handbag or Modulation mode MSK
plastic bag beforehand. Power supply 2*AA batteries
Keep away from strong magnetic field. The strong static or magnetic field produced
Exposure Control
by devices such as radio transmitters leads to malfunction.
Manual flash Yes
TTL autoflash E-TTL II
TTL Control
High-speed sync Yes
Flash exposure compensation Yes, ±3 stops in 1/3 stop increments
Flash exposure lock Yes
Focus assist Manual open
Multi flash Yes
Second curtain sync Yes
Modeling flash Yes, fired with camera's depth-of-field preview button
Wireless Flash
Wireless function In TTL mode, Ratio Off
In M mode, Flash Ratio (A:B C)
Support for GR group flash, A~E group can set their flash mode separately.
Controllable slave group In the GR grouping mode, 5 (A/B/C/D/E)
In the Ratio grouping mode, 3 (A/B/C)
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Technical Data Compatible Camera Models
Canon EOS SLR Digital Cameras:
Model X1C
Type For Canon 1Dx Mark II, 1Dx, 5Ds/5Dsr, 5D Mark III, 5D Mark II, 5D, 7D Mark II, 6D, 7D,
Transmission range(approx.) >100m 70D, 60D, 50D, 40D, 30D, 750D/760D, 100D, 700D, 650D, 600D, 550D, 500D,
Channel 32 450D, 400D DIGITAL(EOS Kiss Digital X), 350D DIGITAL, 1200D, 1100D, 1000D
Others
Synchronization delay set Yes (0~10ms, use 100us as the unit)
Wireless shutter release Receiver can control camera shooting through 2.5mm sync port
ZOOM setting Adjust the flash's focal length through the transmitter
LCD panel Wide LCD panel, backlight on/off
Output interface Transmitter: use a PC cord to input and output
Receiver: use a 2.5mm sync cord to output
Firmware upgrade Use the Micro USB port to upgrade
Memory function Settings will be stored 2 seconds after last operation and
recover after a restart
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