SB700 flash radio trigger question: I have a new z7 an an older SB700 flash which I wish to control with a radio trigger. I tried the Godox X1/X2 but the X2 cannot control the flash...

Walkabout08

I have a new z7 an an older SB700 flash which I wish to control with a radio trigger. I tried the Godox X1/X2 but the X2 cannot control the flash output, although it will fire. Does anyone know if the Pocket Wizard TT5 can control the flash output for my SB700? The flash works well for me and I need a remote trigger option
I’m not keen to spend the $$ to move up to the SB 5000, but if PW cannot remotely control my flash I may have to bite the bullet.

GoofyNewfie Loc: Kansas City

Do you have the SB700 in TTL mode with the Godox receiver attached?

CO

I have an SB-700 and have used it a lot with it on my PocketWizard Flex TT5. I use a PocketWizard Mini-TT1 on the camera. They've been 100% reliable. If you get the PocketWizards, download the PocketWizard Utility from their website. You do all of the programming and firmware updates from it.

The Flex-TT5 and Mini-TT1 transmit both the standard PocketWizard channels and the more complex controlTL channels simultaneously. I've had the Mini-TT1 on the camera trigger both the Flex-TT5 (with SB-700 mounted) and Plus X radios (connected to studio strobes) at the same time.

Walkabout08

I tried the Godox units in manual mode not TTL mode. I need to use the remote for fill flash as well as a key light so manual mode is important.
CO thank you, just what I need to know. PW has discontinued the mini-TT1 so I will be purchasing two Flex-TT5 units.

rfreudenheim

I recently migrated from Pocket Wizards to Godox and found that I can control my SB700 speedlights when the flash is in TTL mode and mounted to a Godox XI-R and triggered by the Godox X Pro. For what its worth, I use the trigger in manual mode as I prefer to have full control of the power settings rather than rely on TTL.

This rig is the Nikon version, so I cannot say how it would work with other brands. I am able to trigger the flash at variable power settings.

Hope this helps...

uhaas2009

If you have a camera 7000 or higher you can control over the build in flash, what is the easiest with the sp700.
I tried flashpoint(godox) with Nikon flash what is working but it’s a bit of hassle.

camerapapi Loc: Miami, Fl.

You will have to excuse me because I am still an ignorant when it comes to using flash. When you talk about controlling flash output do you mean controlling the flash from the master radio trigger? I have not used radio triggers in a while so I am not up to date with their technologies.
My studio flashes are old Whitelighting units made by the late Paul C. Buff, basic but excellent flash units for studio work.

I have been using my SB-600 on the hotshoe of my Nikon cameras and I am planning to use it off camera with a radio trigger. I also have an old SB-28 that could do even better with light modifiers like an umbrella or a softbox. If controlling the flash output from the master unit is possible, I believe it is, it makes life easier. In my case I do not find problematic setting the flash output to what I want in my flash but using those controls with a master trigger unit is a godsend.

GoofyNewfie Loc: Kansas City

camerapapi wrote:

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So much more convenient on location to use radio with a master transmitter. I have 4 Godox units, 2 speedlights and two more powerful flashes: an AD 600 and a 200. I use them all in manual mode, though some are capable of doing TTL. All battery powered, so totally cordless.

GoofyNewfie Loc: Kansas City

Also, with the Godox system, one can shoot the first exposure in TTL mode, push the TCM (TTL Convert Manual) button on the Pro transmitter and it sets the flash to manual with the power it used for the TTL exposure, so you’re in the ballpark after the first pop!

CO

GoofyNewfie wrote:

Also, with the Godox system, one can shoot the first exposure in TTL mode, push the TCM (TTL Convert Manual) button on the Pro transmitter and it sets the flash to manual with the power it used for the TTL exposure, so you’re in the ballpark after the first pop!

I wonder if the TTL Convert Manual function will work with the Nikon SB-700 speedlight. The SB-700 has a switch on the outside for TTL/Manual/GN. That might be a function that works with a Godox flash. I'm not sure.

CO

Walkabout08 wrote:

I tried the Godox units in manual mode not TTL mode. I need to use the remote for fill flash as well as a key light so manual mode is important.
CO thank you, just what I need to know. PW has discontinued the mini-TT1 so I will be purchasing two Flex-TT5 units.

The nice thing is that you can have the SB-700 in TTL mode and vary the output by adjusting flash compensation at the camera. I think the range of flash compensation is +1EV to -3EV. If more is needed, you would have to put the SB-700 in manual mode.

GoofyNewfie Loc: Kansas City

CO wrote:

I wonder if the TTL Convert Manual function will work with the Nikon SB-700 speedlight. The SB-700 has a switch on the outside for TTL/Manual/GN. That might be a function that works with a Godox flash. I'm not sure.

I suspect it would if ypu’re using a Godox receiver on the 700.
I have an SB5000 upstairs, but
I’m restricted to the ground floor for a few days due to knee surgery this AM and can get up there to try it.

Vladimir200 Loc: Beaumont, Ca.

GoofyNewfie wrote:

Do you have the SB700 in TTL mode with the Godox receiver attached?

GoofyNewfie is correct. I have the SB700 controlled with the Godox X-Pro and you have to: 1. set the SB700 in TTL mode and 2. Attach the Godox receiver to the SB700.