Godox is one of the few companies that creates affordable lighting equipment for photographers. Whether you are into portraits, weddings, street, or commercial photography, Godox has something for everyone. The company has a wide portfolio of TTL on-camera flashes for varying needs, and joining this lineup is the V480, which is ideal for outdoor photographers. Here is a quick look at its specs and price.
According to the company (via Asobinet), the Godox V480 is a compact flash that offers TTL, manual, multi mode, and high-speed sync up to 1/8000s. For anyone who wants variety, the flash also comes with a built-in LED lamp, which has different (up to 10) levels of brightness. However, what makes this flash so exciting is that it features a 2-inch touchscreen. The latter makes it ideal for anyone who is used to touch mechanisms and would like their cameras and flash to be in sync.
Here are more details:
- Guide Number (1/1 step, 105mm focal length): Approx. GN50 (ISO 100, in meters)
- Flash Coverage: Auto zoom (flash coverage is set automatically to match the lens focal length and image size); Manual zoom (24-105mm)
- Flash Head Angle: 0 to 330° horizontally and -7° to 120° vertically
- Flash Duration (t0.1): 1/600s-1/20000s
- Exposure Control System: TTL auto flash and manual flash
- Flash Exposure Compensation: ±3 steps with 1/3 increment each step
- Sync Mode: High-speed sync (up to 1/8000 seconds, or 1/80000 seconds with Sony cameras equipped with global shutter); first-curtain sync; second-curtain sync
- Multi Flash: Provided (up to 100 times, 100Hz)
- Wireless Flash: Wireless Function (Sender, Receiver); Sender Groups (V480C: A, B, C, D, E; V480 S/ V480 N/ V480 F/ V480 O: M, A, B, C, D); Receiver Groups (A, B, C, D, E); Transmission Range (approx.): 100m; Channels: 32 (01~32); ID: OFF/01~99
- LED Modeling Lamp: Power (2W); Color Temperature (5300K±300K)
- Power Supply: Lithium Battery (7.2V/2200mAh); Recycle Time (Approx. 1.7 seconds up to 650 flashes); Number of Flashes (1/1 step) (Approx. 650); Power Saving (Provide standby and auto off functions); Sync Triggering Mode (Hot shoe, 2.5mm sync cord)
- Dimensions: 6.54 x 2.8 x 1.93 inches
- Weight: Approx. 361g with battery
According to Asobinet, the Godox flash is priced at 28,180 yen (about $195). However, according to B&H’s page, the price is reportedly $169. It would be ideal to wait until the V480 is available on Amazon US’ website.
Godox has given us excellent flashes such as the Thinklite TT686S TTL flash, Xpro-N, and Lux Senior Flash, which are not only powerful but also have great ergonomics. Plus, a price tag of under $200 makes it ideal for various users, from serious enthusiasts to professionals who want a second flash. The V480, thus, holds lots of promise, as the touchscreen LCD will draw photographers. However, you have to wait until our review to know its exact performance.
