p.2 #1 · Godox V1 Pro vs. Neewer Z2 Pro speedlite flash
Domako27 wrote:
I’ve been playing around with the Z2 Pro a bit, and here’s what I’ve noticed.
For manual off-camera work, it’s actually really solid. Build quality is good, it feels reliable, and honestly the specs are almost the same as a Godox V1 Pro. If you’re mainly using manual flashes, it’s a bargain.
TTL is a different story. On-camera or with multiple groups, it can be a little hit-or-miss—sometimes underexposes, sometimes reacts a bit slower. So if you really need consistent TTL, Godox is still the safer bet.
But for manual off-camera lighting, especially if you’re looking to save a few bucks, the Z2 Pro is tough to beat. Just be aware that not all accessories mix perfectly with Godox, so keep that in mind....Show more →
Are you using the Neewer flash with Godox triggers and strobes?
p.2 #2 · Godox V1 Pro vs. Neewer Z2 Pro speedlite flash
Domako27 wrote:
I’ve been playing around with the Z2 Pro a bit, and here’s what I’ve noticed.
For manual off-camera work, it’s actually really solid. Build quality is good, it feels reliable, and honestly the specs are almost the same as a Godox V1 Pro. If you’re mainly using manual flashes, it’s a bargain.
TTL is a different story. On-camera or with multiple groups, it can be a little hit-or-miss—sometimes underexposes, sometimes reacts a bit slower. So if you really need consistent TTL, Godox is still the safer bet.
But for manual off-camera lighting, especially if you’re looking to save a few bucks, the Z2 Pro is tough to beat. Just be aware that not all accessories mix perfectly with Godox, so keep that in mind....Show more →
Great summary which aligns with my experiences. I think the biggest weakness of the Neewer is the slow camera reaction/trigging time when using several of these as remotes in a multi-group TTL scenario. As seen in the slow motion video clips I posted earlier, the delay during Neewer's TTL pre-flash sequence is considerable. But this delay is gone when the units are used in manual output.
Like you, my primary interest in the Neewer is for manual output and so far it has worked well in this role.
jeffbuzz wrote:
Are you using the Neewer flash with Godox triggers and strobes?
Yes, that is how I've used these since starting this thread. I'm using a Godox V480 and/or a Godox X2T as transmitter/controller, sometimes in a two-camera scenario. Note that the Neewer has a setting that must be turned on to be compatible with the Godox radio and it will only function as a receiver on the Godox network. As far as Godox strobes, I currently only have the V480 to use as a controller and on-camera flash as part of my multi-light set ups, which consist of non-TTL 'legacy' Buff Einstein and Elinchrom strobes. I was thinking of adding a couple Godox units until discovering the Z2 Pro on sale last month and grabbed a bunch for scenarios where less than 72W/s would be adequate, or to mix in with my existing strobes in some situations.
p.2 #3 · Godox V1 Pro vs. Neewer Z2 Pro speedlite flash
So an update for the Z2 Pro on Nikon.
They claim Flash EV comp is a "3rd" level or generation or whatever thing they can't do. I call BS on that as it's been in the table for over a decade.
Also the Z3 with full touchscreen bling was released. So I guess time to find out if a Godox X100 is in the cards if i can convince myself to use this Z2 Pro as a slave flash.
p.2 #4 · Godox V1 Pro vs. Neewer Z2 Pro speedlite flash
And another update to the Z2Pro for Nikon. They might of fixed it with a firmware update? I only had time to test on my DSLR body. But on that one it listens to the EV -3 on flash. Also a weird combo is if you set an ev comp on the flash it will add or counteract the EV at least on what it says it's doing on the info screen. Like -3 -3 is -6 EV. And nikon only goes to +1 Ev. But the flash goes to +3. And the camera has no idea what to do so it records it as EV 0.
I honestly only bought this flash because it was rediculously cheap compared to a Godox at the time.
