Video Contents:
00:00 - Intro
01:07 - Unboxing and Overview
04:22 - TT685ii vs V860iii
06:13 - Choosing and loading AA batteries
07:09 - Mounting on a camera
08:29 - Modifier Options
10:04 - Operations Walkthrough Start
10:52 - TTL and Exposure Compensation
11:47 - TCM function
12:23 - Sync modes
14:12 - Flash Exposure Bracketing (FEB)
15:36 - Zoom settings
17:53 - Lock button
18:24 - A note of minor importance
18:46 - Manual Mode
20:24 - Optical triggering modes (S1/S2)
21:05 - Multi Mode
24:01 - Tx Mode (radio commander controls)
30:33 - Rx Mode (off-camera flash controls)
31:33 - Pairing a controller/Initial setup tips
34:50 - RST function (factory reset)
35:17 - Custom Functions
41:26 - Conclusion
A HOST OF UPGRADES
Godox’s newest iteration of its popular TT685 speedlite catches up to the rest of the lineup with the new menu design, quick-lock hot-shoe mechanism, and improved tilt-angles.
THE STROBEPRO DIFFERENCE
Strobepro is the largest distributor of Godox products in Canada. Give yourself peace of mind with Strobepro’s helpful staff, in-house 2-year warranty, and Calgary-based service centre.
AA-POWERED
While the TT685ii will not recycle as quickly as its lithium-powered cousins, some still appreciate the AA standard for the ease of finding replacement batteries. The TT685ii comes in at a lower price-point than the V860iii flashes.
X-SERIES WIRELESS
The built-in radio receiver offers full power control and triggering without the need for an attached receiver. Just a single radio transmitter is all you’ll need to have full control over all your V860iiN flash units. Use your flash on-camera, off-camera, or as a radio master!
IMPROVED MENUS
The menu system has received an overhaul to be quicker and more intuitive. Particularly improved is the radio master interface, allowing you to easily control other Godox flashes and strobes from the TT685ii’s rear display.
QUICK-RELEASE LOCK
A minor complaint with the first-generation TT685 was the somewhat fiddly wheel-lock for its hot-shoe. The TT685ii has a simplified button and lever style lock that will speed things up for you.
TTL
TTL mode allows your camera to automatically set the power and zoom of the flash.
HSS
High Speed Sync allows you to shoot shutter speeds up to 1/8000s. Perfect for freezing action and giving you full control of the ambient light, even in the bright midday sun.
200MM ZOOM
The huge 20-200mm zoom range allows the flash to push light as far or wide as you’d reasonably want to. Flip out the wide-angle diffuser, and your 20mm zoom will spread to 14mm.
EXPANDED TILT ANGLES
The TT685ii brings added flexibility to the tilt and swivel mechanisms. Swivel from 0 to 330 degrees horizontally, and tilt from -7 to 120 degrees vertically.