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I have owned every flash under the sun. Right now I am shooting Sony and am extremely happy that Profoto is finally offering the flash for Sony users.
I have been using Godox for 5 years in various incarnations. With Sony it has been nothing but a headache. I did order the new roundhead Godox and had to send it right back to Adorama. It misfired every other shot. This is my biggest problem with the Godox Li-On R2. Too many misfires as soon as the unit heats up. The best flashes Godox makes are the AD200 units and the small mini Li-on R2.
I have also tried the Sony flashes. With the new camera firmware update the Sony flashes for off camera work much better (faster). However, you suffer from having to use AA batteries, battery packs so you don't get misfires. TTL is perfect with the Sony flashes (BTW). I just don't want to cart around all the batteries, battery packs anymore. If Sony had developed a flash that used Li-on batteries I would use Sony, but that isn't the case.
I just shot a wedding using a brand new pair of the Profoto A1X flashes and I didn't have one misfire. Not one. That doesn't mean there are not issues. The battery life, even on the new A1X, is no where near the battery life on the Godox flashes. This is a PITA especially with the premium cost of an extra battery pack. But I'll live. The attachments are clumsy and fall off easily and I am really sad that I won't be able to use my MagMod stuff anymore. (Magmod are you listening? Please create stuff for these flashes!). I will add at least two more A1 flashes to my kit, and yes, they are crazy expensive but... they work. They are made with quality parts (the metal foot and lock!). Even the little bluetooth connect trigger is fun and works quite easily for simple reception lighting. But... eventually I'll have to bite the bullet and buy the Profoto Sony Trigger (super crazy price I know).
That is my take from shooting weddings with Godox, Sony, Nikon, Canon and now Profoto.
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