Godox Ving V860IIN 2.4G GN60 I-TTL HSS 1/8000s Li-ion Battery Camera Flash Speedlite 1.5S Recycle Time 650 Ful Power Pops Supports TTL/M/Multi/S1/S2 for Nikon DSLR Cameras

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11/27/2017 **************************** After much research, chatting with various online Nikon groups and Googling, I decided to buy this Godox Ving V60IIN flash. Given the specifications, a comparable Nikon Speedlight would have cost me anywhere from $600 and up, while the Godox was a flat $200 (with a spare battery). Got the flash on September 7th, as promised by Pergear. I charged the battery, threw the flash on my D750, and ran some basic tests - all seemed well at the time. I didnt really have time to use the flash again until early November, so I read the manual and played with the various adjustments. (More on that later). When I took the flash to actually use it, I was about 30 minutes into the kiddie party when the flash started throwing an "Error 3". (I found out later that this meant "over high voltage on contacts", with a recommendation to return to a repair center.) I cleared the error many, many times by powering the flash on and off, and it finally seemed to clear... but then I started getting "Error 2". I figured out this error through the screen on the flash, which showed the flash as overheated... which was rather odd to me, since Id only shot a little over 100 images in a 2+ hour period. But... the bend on the flash was actually hot to the touch, so I figured I had simply over-used it. The error 3 bothered me when I discovered what it meant, and I reached out to Pergear even though the Amazon return guarantee time had elapsed. They immediately offered to replace the flash with a new one - which I accepted gratefully. The new flash arrived today, and since I already had a charged battery (I had bought an extra, because its always good to have a spare), I decided to mount the flash on my new D850 and give it a run. The new flash performed brilliantly - no errors. I decided to REALLY put it to the test, and flipped my dial to CH (7 frames per second) and shot 48 images in a continuous stream. When the buffer started slowing the capture down, I let up on the shutter... now, I had been watching the flashes without bothering to look through the viewfinder, so I could see how well the flash kept up with the continuous shooting. It never missed a single shutter click. (I verified this by viewing all the images one after the other - all had successfully flashed.) The bend in the flash was... cool. Not warm. Not hot. Ambient room temperature. So - moral of the story is this - great service, great flash. My first copy had a problem, but the vendor made good on it without any hesitation, and the new copy looks like it will work exactly as expected. Should anything change, Ill update this review. In the meantime, Ill be playing with the flash this coming weekend, and exercising it thoroughly - so if you dont see any updates, youll know all is well. :) Now, regarding the manual and settings... do yourself a favor. Save your eyes from the incredibly tiny, light print in the Godox manual and search Youtube for how to do settings. Trust me, youll get your answers a LOT faster, and understand them a LOT better. This Godox flash does everything the high-priced Nikon flashes do, but... I have to say that the controls arent the most intuitive. Dont be put off by that - buy the product, watch the Youtubes, and then enjoy. :)

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I have been a manual flash user for so long I dont even know where to start. The focus assist on my old flash broke and decided to replace it with a V850. After reading for a bit I thought I would give the V860II a try to see if it was any better - holy cow. I have never used TTL but it took me about 45 seconds to get it setup. I went around the house grabbing some quick photos and was tickled at how the TTL worked - the power on the flash automatically adjusts to the brightness in the room. If your subject is too bright? EV then down, too dark? EV then up. Is your subject perfect but your background is dark? Just slow your shutter or heck - toss another flash in the background. I used the V860II at two weddings this weekend and was thrilled with the results. I am back to grab one for my second camera and one for my assistant!

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I got this as an addition to my Godox AD200 (which is AWESOME!!). But I was a bit disappointed/naive in thinking this would function similarly. Basically this is definitely a “speedlight” in that it has confusing menus button combos that you need to be able navigate and sometimes I have issues pairing it with my wireless trigger. The AD200 functions more like a “studio light” that I am familiar with and I can literally just turn on and start shooting so all my attention can be devoted to the person in front of my camera. But this is a great product if you’re a speedlight photographer

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I got one of these flashes immediately after getting the X-Pro, several X1R modules, and two of the TT600s and loving them. I had some Altura flashes before, but found that they were extremely non-linear (it jumped 2.2 stops between 1/128 and 1/64! And 1.5 stops between 1/64 and 1/32!) and wanted to replace them. I got this after getting the TT600 because I wanted an on-camera flash with TTL/HSS to replace my stupid Alturas. Firstly, they seem quite linear with their power (and, by linear, I mean appropriately exponential). From 1/128 to 1/1, I measured each stop and got 0.7, 1.0, 1.0, 0.9, 1.0, 0.9, and 1.0 stop differences between each of the settings. Theres a little variation here and there, but overall its quite consistent, and some of the deviations may be measurement error. Importantly, there we none of the 2.2 stop jumps that the Altura had. Secondly, I was getting 2s full-power recharges with its Li-Ion battery when it arrived in the mail. Note that it was not particularly well charged when it arrived (i.e. it was nearly empty) and I was getting 2s recharges. I then got 50-100 (or more?) 1/8 power flashes before it finally decided it had had enough. This was all with the mostly-empty battery as it arrived in the mail. I havent yet used it enough to know how long the battery lasts when fully charged, but I strongly suspect I wont be disappointed. The menu structure was a little different than the TT600, probably because it has more modes. Had to use a different button to put it in the various master/slave modes, but apart from that it was easy. One issue I had is that it would go into a sleep mode after a while and could not be waken up remotely - you actually had to press a button on the flash to wake it up. I just found out how to change that with the TT600 while writing my review on it, and looked to find the same setting with this. The settings seems different, so I need to do a little more reading on that, but I should be able to make it work. Overall, its a great flash with a great battery with lots of very nice features.

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LOVE this flash - even more than my old Nikon speedlight, although the Nikon was a bit more powereful (but I rarely needed that much power). This Godox is packed with functions, has a fast recycle time, and has worked flawlessly for the two months Ive had it. Got two of em and two extra batteries and still paid less than one Nikon unit. Good (rechargable) battery life; quick recharge. WONDERFUL for medium-range/close use in or out of the studio. No regrets. *If you need long range lighting, you will probably be better served with a higher-end unit.*

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My first impression of this flash was good; it is heavy and solidly built. I originally had some issues with using the radio receiver at close range but see the updates below. The Lithium Ion battery will last through a few sessions before it needs recharging. Of course the flip side is that you cant replenish it with everyday AA batteries. The Godox TT-685 is the same unit as this except with AAs rather than the lithium ion power pack. UPDATE: After doing some searching, I determined that the radio doesnt work if it is too close to the transmitter. I was using it in a flash bracket. After testing some more, it is fine from a foot or two away. So I am bumping my review up to four stars and Ill just use a TTL cable in the bracket. UPDATE 2: With the latest firmware in the X1T transmitter, hold the Test button for a second or two while turning the transmitter on. You will see two flashes on the LED. This puts the transmitter into a lower power mode that allows it to be used at short range like on a bracket. Good work, Godox; up to 5 stars now.

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I decided to add another flash to my quiver and chose the V860ii because all my other flashes are V850s and I love them. The v860ii is a major improvement in build quality and features, having ttl is nice too. I am extremely happy with the Godox flashes and the v860ii is my new favorite!

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Simply an amazing piece of equipment for 1/3rd the price of OEM (sb5000) yet more capable in every way. Also check out the TT865n, which is this exact same flash, but uses AAs instead and costs 120.00

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The flash seems to have a lot of promise. The complex combination of the of adjustments that would make it right alignment of the picture lighting with the camera aperture/speed calls for a more comprehensive manual. The accompanied manual does not seem to do justice to the value of the product. While patience is a virtue too much trial and errors can ruin ones appetite.

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Cant say enough good things about this flash. I ordered 4 of these. One for on camera, one for off camera, for myself and my wife. The recycle time is great and fires at consistent power, but the battery is what should really be praised. I think I could shoot 4 wedding receptions on a single charge. Ive shot 2 weddings on a single charge without any problem, and the battery indicator was more than half full by the end of the second. This flash is truly a steal at this price.

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