Godox Finally Came Out With The Flash I Was Waiting For!

It’s true
I have been waiting for this flash. For a long time.
To buy new gear, there has to be a specific purpose, and this is it:
A compact flash unit that is TTL AND can be used as an off-camera flash unit was available from Fuji a few years ago, and had been discontinued, plus was a pricier little unit.
Fuji unit went for about $450.

This spring Godox announced their latest product and the search has ended! This is the Godox IT30Pro, and is about $75.


Yes, I use it primarily with a Fuji X100V, although it works with all of my Fuji camera bodies.


(FYI the flash has available models for specific camera brands, as you know the pins in the hot shoe that trigger the flash are diff on each brand.)
Not only does this little flash unit fit comfortably in my hand, but I can also wirelessly connect it to a Godox flash trigger.

As mentioned main goal was the off-camera set-up.
To do this, I had to connect a trigger to the camera, and hand hold the flash.

I upgraded to the Godox X3 flash trigger for size considerations, and this combo works like a champ!

Not only do you get TTL exposure with off camera, but you also get Manual & Multi flash options as well.
Both units are powered by a built-in battery, charged with a USB-C cable. Should be good for 560 full power flashes, although I rarely use full power, so should be good for more.
The basic info:

• Compact Shoe-Mounted On-Camera Flash
• Compatible with FUJIFILM TTL, Canon, Nikon, Sony
• 2.4 GHz X Wireless Radio System
• 1.5 sec Recycling Time, HSS Support
• Built-In USB-C Rechargeable Battery
• Up to 560 Full-Power Flashes
• Works with Optional Godox Transmitter
• Touchscreen Interface & Black Finish
• Includes USB-C Charging Cable
• Includes Storage Bag

But wait, you get more!

This flash is also a trigger, which you can use with multiple flash heads.

I connected to an Godox AD300, and an Godox AD200, configured the controls to trigger the flashes with varying power for each, and it worked like a champ!

I set the IT30 Pro to TTL, and adjusted the other heads to varying degrees of power.

Here are couple of sample photos. Of course you know to look at the catchlight in the eye to see the direction of the flash. Of course you can modify the light output and exposure to your liking,
1st up is off-camera.

Both shots are :Fuji X100V ; ISO 640, f3.2, 1/400 sec

this is flash on camera

This set-up fit that bill perfectly!

The trigger capabilities just plussed the package. I did have to purchase the X3 trigger to do the off camera deal, however. Honestly, since the main goal on all of this was a small handheld flash with some decent power, and TTL that can be used off camera, you may be thinking: if the flash head is also a trigger, why do you need another separate trigger? Great question.

Unfortunately, a trigger is needed to go from the camera to the off camera flash.

Truth be told, if you use the  IT30Pro as a trigger on the camera, and you could connect to another speedlight, like the Godox TT350 Mini, as you would with the larger flashes (AD300, AD200, or others in the AD line up).  In the photo below you can see the size of  the Mini, and perhaps why i made the choice of the smaller why I chose the smaller unit. The MINI Uses AA batts, tilts, swivels, has an optical slave, and a solid guide #.  The right tool for the job, Godox seems to have made sure that their entire flash line works interchangeably throughout the line.

Of course, now I’ll probably sell the X2 trigger I own! Still a great trigger, but larger than I like for my prime hand-held, off-camera set-up.

With all of these capabilities in a tiny package, just want to remind you to take your time and learn how to use it. As a reviewer, many times I’ll open the package, and get right to it. These items, I purchased personally, and by reading the manual, and trial and error, I was able to switch between the functions fairly easily.  In the field, I would be set between the off camera, and possible on camera only.

The controls are a touch screen, and that took me a little getting used to on both the flash and the X3 trigger.

If you look at the upper right part of the screen, the block with wave lines heading inward will be what you want to look at. It can be wavy lines heading outwards, or a solid icon, which will tell you what operation you have chosen: on camera, transmitter, or receiver.

There have been some discussions about being able to bounce the light and it’s true you do need a Godox riser to do that. Cost about $14. You still get the TTL feature. Tilt only, no swivel.

Overall, I am super happy with this flash as it does exactly what i was looking for at a right price!

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