Flash will not fire
p.1 #1Flash will not fire
I have a Sony A1 ii camera, a Sony F60rm2 flash. Godox X3s transmitter and a Godox X1R-s receiver. The transmitter is on the camera and the receiver is under the flash. The channel, group and id are set correctly.
When the flash is on and the receiver is off, I can switch the wireless mode on and off on the flash. If I also turn on the receiver, the wireless mode is disabled. So the flash responds to the receiver.
When I take a photo, the status light on the receiver goes on and off. So the receiver responds to the transmitter. However, the flash does not fire.
Anyone have an idea what else I can do?
When the flash is on and the receiver is off, I can switch the wireless mode on and off on the flash. If I also turn on the receiver, the wireless mode is disabled. So the flash responds to the receiver.
When I take a photo, the status light on the receiver goes on and off. So the receiver responds to the transmitter. However, the flash does not fire.
Anyone have an idea what else I can do?
Jan 11, 2026 at 05:42 AM
p.1 #2Flash will not fire
Not sure if this is worth it, but can you trigger the flash on the receiver, there is a button on some Godox's.
Jan 11, 2026 at 07:01 AM
p.1 #3Flash will not fire
I had no idea that the Godox trigger is supposed to be compatible with the Sony flash. It doesn't make sense, to me. My X3-S only works with my Godox/Flashpoint strobes.
Jan 11, 2026 at 07:21 AM
p.1 #4Flash will not fire
Slalom wrote:
Not sure if this is worth it, but can you trigger the flash on the receiver, there is a button on some Godox's.
Indeed there Is a test button on the receiver, the flash does not respond to it.
Not sure if this is worth it, but can you trigger the flash on the receiver, there is a button on some Godox's.
Indeed there Is a test button on the receiver, the flash does not respond to it.
Jan 11, 2026 at 09:46 AM
p.1 #5Flash will not fire
InFocus2014 wrote:
I had no idea that the Godox trigger is supposed to be compatible with the Sony flash. It doesn't make sense, to me. My X3-S only works with my Godox/Flashpoint strobes.
Right on the money, Jeff! OEM Sony flash units are not compatible with Godox flash trigger.
I had no idea that the Godox trigger is supposed to be compatible with the Sony flash. It doesn't make sense, to me. My X3-S only works with my Godox/Flashpoint strobes.
Right on the money, Jeff! OEM Sony flash units are not compatible with Godox flash trigger.
Jan 11, 2026 at 09:50 AM
p.1 #6Flash will not fire
InFocus2014 wrote:
I had no idea that the Godox trigger is supposed to be compatible with the Sony flash. It doesn't make sense, to me. My X3-S only works with my Godox/Flashpoint strobes.
The Godox trigger is indeed not compatible with the Sony flash. That's why there is a Godox receiver (XR1-s) underneath the flash.
I had no idea that the Godox trigger is supposed to be compatible with the Sony flash. It doesn't make sense, to me. My X3-S only works with my Godox/Flashpoint strobes.
The Godox trigger is indeed not compatible with the Sony flash. That's why there is a Godox receiver (XR1-s) underneath the flash.
Jan 11, 2026 at 09:50 AM
p.1 #7Flash will not fire
Are you shooting in fully manual flash mode on all components? For sure it won't work if anything in the system is set to TTL, HSS mor any other mode besides fully manual. In manual mode it should fire as long as the flash is center pin triggered.
Jan 11, 2026 at 10:27 AM
p.1 #9Flash will not fire
Is all the firmware up to date?
Which shutter are you using? I realize e-shutter should work, but have you tried mechical?
Beyond that, you may need another flash unit to test. Preferably a Godox.
Which shutter are you using? I realize e-shutter should work, but have you tried mechical?
Beyond that, you may need another flash unit to test. Preferably a Godox.
Jan 11, 2026 at 03:20 PM
p.1 #10Flash will not fire
[b}Slalom wrote:{/b}
Not sure if this is worth it, but can you trigger the flash on the receiver, there is a button on some Godox's.
Indeed there Is a test button on the receiver, the flash does not respond to it.
While the flash does not trigger by the receiver button, the flash won't work from the camera and trigger.
Not sure if this is worth it, but can you trigger the flash on the receiver, there is a button on some Godox's.
Indeed there Is a test button on the receiver, the flash does not respond to it.
While the flash does not trigger by the receiver button, the flash won't work from the camera and trigger.
Jan 11, 2026 at 07:20 PM
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p.1 #11Flash will not fire
I think the incompatible MI connection is interfering. do you have like a flash w/ just a hot pin or a flash for another brand you can try?
Jan 11, 2026 at 07:55 PM
p.1 #12Flash will not fire
You need to set the flash setting in the camera menu to wireless flash, if you’re using a wireless trigger. But sounds like you have other issues. I would try dismounting the flash from the receiver and test communication between the trigger and the receiver make sure those two are communicating properly.
Jan 11, 2026 at 09:18 PM
p.1 #13Flash will not fire
Quatz wrote:
I have a Sony A1 ii camera, a Sony F60rm2 flash. Godox X3s transmitter and a Godox X1R-s receiver. The transmitter is on the camera and the receiver is under the flash. The channel, group and id are set correctly.
When the flash is on and the receiver is off, I can switch the wireless mode on and off on the flash. If I also turn on the receiver, the wireless mode is disabled. So the flash responds to the receiver.
When I take a photo, the status light on the receiver goes on and off. So the receiver responds to the...Show more →
Please turn off the Sony flash’s wireless mode, as we are not using Sony’s wireless flash protocol. The flash is being triggered purely via the hot shoe using Godox’s protocols.
I have a Sony A1 ii camera, a Sony F60rm2 flash. Godox X3s transmitter and a Godox X1R-s receiver. The transmitter is on the camera and the receiver is under the flash. The channel, group and id are set correctly.
When the flash is on and the receiver is off, I can switch the wireless mode on and off on the flash. If I also turn on the receiver, the wireless mode is disabled. So the flash responds to the receiver.
When I take a photo, the status light on the receiver goes on and off. So the receiver responds to the...Show more →
Please turn off the Sony flash’s wireless mode, as we are not using Sony’s wireless flash protocol. The flash is being triggered purely via the hot shoe using Godox’s protocols.
Jan 11, 2026 at 09:52 PM
p.1 #14Flash will not fire
I have tried all suggestions. Unfortunately without success.
I think I'll give up.
I think I'll give up.
Jan 12, 2026 at 04:17 AM
p.1 #15Flash will not fire
Have you any old film flashes to try just add batteries and swap for sony flash, test with receiver button. then try to take a picture.
I had this working with an old flash, once its working, swap to clever flash, Look into the flash settings and try on camera or similar.
I had this working with an old flash, once its working, swap to clever flash, Look into the flash settings and try on camera or similar.
Jan 12, 2026 at 09:37 AM
p.1 #16Flash will not fire
Not sure if you’d want to try it, but there is a new Godox XR-s receiver that just came out.
Jan 12, 2026 at 10:27 AM
p.1 #17Flash will not fire
Why would this work with a Sony flash….? Should it?
I’d just buy a Godox flash.
I’d just buy a Godox flash.
Jan 12, 2026 at 04:29 PM
p.1 #18Flash will not fire
Quatz wrote:
I have tried all suggestions. Unfortunately without success.
I think I'll give up.
Or try this latest Godox XR-S
https://youtu.be/kVrRnShXsGg?si=ZoP37fXbf-K3T_ZG
I have tried all suggestions. Unfortunately without success.
I think I'll give up.
Or try this latest Godox XR-S
https://youtu.be/kVrRnShXsGg?si=ZoP37fXbf-K3T_ZG
Jan 13, 2026 at 03:35 PM
p.1 #19Flash will not fire
I have ordered a XR-S.
I let you know if it works.
I let you know if it works.
Jan 14, 2026 at 10:00 AM