Godox X Pro trigger not connecting to OlympusFlash

OM System 90mm f/3.5 Macro IS PRO M.Zuiko Digital ED

04/19/2023 08:57:40 PM · #1

i wanted to shoot using the flash but not have it on the camera ..

so i bought the GODOX XPROO TTL WIRELESS FLASH TRIGGER FOR OLYMPUS ..

my camera is the mirrorless Olympus OM-D E-M1 Mark III ..
and i have two electronic Flashes .. the Olympus FL-600R and the Olympus FL-900R ..

i have spent a lot of time trying to wirelessly connect the trigger to the flashes but its just not working ..

i cant find any videos on connecting the Godox to an Olympus flash .. they all seem to deal with other flash systems ..

if anyone can point me to a tutorial or video on how to connect these two devices i would be endlessly grateful ..

thankyou .. :)

04/19/2023 09:07:09 PM · #2

I don't think they work with the Olympus flashes -- it's a trigger that's meant for the Olympus camera, but is assuming you're using the Godox flashes. (that's just my guess -- I could be completely wrong -- I use the Godox trigger for Sony with Godox flashes. (which are really nice flashes, btw)

looked at the compatibility listed on B&H

Designed For Use With:
Geekoto GT200
Geekoto GT250
Godox AD-B2
Godox AD-KIT 2
Godox AD100pro
Godox AD1200 Pro
Godox AD300Pro
Godox Ad100Pro Ad300Pro 3-Light Kit
Godox DE300II
Godox DE400II
Godox DP1000II
Godox DP1000III
Godox DP1000III-V
Godox DP300II
Godox DP400II
Godox DP400III
Godox DP400III-V
Godox DP600II
Godox DP600III
Godox DP600III-V
Godox DP800II
Godox DP800III
Godox DP800III-V
Godox DS300II
Godox DS400II
Godox FV150
Godox FV200
Godox Gemini GS200II
Godox Gemini GS300II
Godox Gemini GS400II
Godox H200J
Godox MF12
Godox MS200
Godox MS200-V
Godox MS300
Godox MS300-V
Godox P2400
Godox QS1200II
Godox QS400II
Godox QS600II
Godox QS800II
Godox QT1200IIIM
Godox QT1200IIM
Godox QT400II
Godox QT400IIIM
Godox QT400IIM
Godox QT600II
Godox QT600IIIM
Godox QT600IIM
Godox SK300II
Godox SK300II-V
Godox SK400II
Godox SK400II-V
Godox TT350
Godox TT685II
Godox V1
Godox V350
Godox V850III
Godox Witstro AD200
Godox Witstro AD200PRO
Godox Witstro AD400Pro
Godox Witstro AD600B
Godox Witstro AD600BM
Godox Witstro AD600Pro
Light & Motion Reflex
Light & Motion Reflex S
Light & Motion Stella Reflex Studio
Metz M360
Nissin i400
Polaroid PL108AF
Polaroid PL150D
Rotolight AEOS 2 Pro
Rotolight NEO 3 Pro
Sekonic Speedmaster L-858D-U

Message edited by author 2023-04-19 21:11:00.

OM System 90mm f/3.5 Macro IS PRO M.Zuiko Digital ED

04/19/2023 09:52:00 PM · #3

thanks so much Wendy ..
The crazy thing is it's the Godox trigger for Olympus ..

now I've read your comment it makes more sense .. of you're correct and you probably are ..

but they should be more clear ..

for Olympus cameras but not Olympus flashes ..

probably cheaper to get the trigger for Olympus flashes than to get the Godox flash ..

Message edited by author 2023-04-19 21:56:14.

04/19/2023 10:03:17 PM · #4

Originally posted by roz:

I really like the Godox V1 flash Scroll down and see the accessory set you can buy for it. It's an awesome flash and it has a modeling light, which is superb for placement, etc.

I'd never been excited by a flash before, but I own two of the V1s and absolutely love them.

edited to add - the accessories are magnetic, so no screwing things on or velcroing them on.

Message edited by author 2023-04-19 22:04:01.

OM System 90mm f/3.5 Macro IS PRO M.Zuiko Digital ED

04/19/2023 10:22:17 PM · #5

Originally posted by vawendy:

Originally posted by roz:
thanks so much Wendy ..
The crazy thing is it's the Godox trigger for Olympus ..

now I've read your comment it makes more sense .. of you're correct and you probably are ..

but they should be more clear ..

for Olympus cameras but not Olympus flashes ..

probably cheaper to get the trigger for Olympus flashes than to get the Godox flash ..

I really like the Godox V1 flash Scroll down and see the accessory set you can buy for it. It's an awesome flash and it has a modeling light, which is superb for placement, etc.

I'd never been excited by a flash before, but I own two of the V1s and absolutely love them.

edited to add - the accessories are magnetic, so no screwing things on or velcroing them on.

just a really quick look at the link ..

my very first thought was .. I love that the head is a circle .. and not rectangular like my Olympus and Canon ones are ..

The reflection of the oly and Canon flashes you see in eyes and water droplets is quite unpleasant lol ..

I might be sold on that alone .. ;)

now to see how much ..

OM System 90mm f/3.5 Macro IS PRO M.Zuiko Digital ED

04/19/2023 10:30:42 PM · #6

what do you think about this one ..
or this one
they're Australian sites so hopefully it opens for you ..

I'd be getting a diffuser as well ..

Message edited by author 2023-04-20 00:16:37.

Olympus 300mm f/4.0 IS PRO M.Zuiko Digital ED

04/20/2023 12:35:24 PM · #7

Originally posted by roz:

what do you think about this one ..
or this one
they're Australian sites so hopefully it opens for you ..

I'd be getting a diffuser as well ..

Yep. The V10 looks like it!

Phocal

OM System OM-1 Mark II

04/20/2023 08:50:43 PM · #8

Originally posted by roz:

A couple of things.

First, for Olympus, the only flash that works directly with the Olympus wireless transmitter is the FL700-WR. To use any of the other Olympus flashes with the wireless transmitter, you will need to purchase the FR-WR Receiver for each flash. None of the other Olympus flashes have a wireless receiver in them. FYI, the receiver is $230. This means you are really better off just buying the FL700-WR flash vs. buying a receiver for each of your Olympus flashes.

Second, the advantage of going with something like Godox is cross-brand compatibility. So, if you put the flash directly on the camera, you will need one of the Godox flashes designed for that brand of camera. Where the system shines and is great for people with multiple camera systems or who switch systems is I can put the Godox transmitter for Olympus on my OM1, and it will trigger any of the Godox flashes. If I happened to have a Godox flash designed for Canon or Nikon, my Godox transmitter would fire any of them. I only have one flash that is for Olympus. The rest of mine are for Canon or Nikon, or Sony. When I wanted to expand and have more flashes, I just bought whatever I could find on the used market for the cheapest.

I work as Northern Lights Photography guide in the winter and we use the Godox AD200 for our portraits. Each guide has a Godox transmitter for their camera and any of us can use the same AD200. I am a huge fan of Godox. It works very well and is really pretty cheap for what you get.

my two copper pieces,

Phocal

OM System 90mm f/3.5 Macro IS PRO M.Zuiko Digital ED

04/26/2023 05:30:17 AM · #9

vawendy Wendy's advice ..
thankyou again ..

it was invaluable ..
saved me trying and trying .. unsuccessfully .. to wirelessly connect two devices that never would ..

have a great week .. :)

Olympus 300mm f/4.0 IS PRO M.Zuiko Digital ED

04/26/2023 08:34:10 AM · #10

Originally posted by roz:

Ronnie ..
thankyou so much for all that information ..
those copper pieces were more like gold ..
I actually purchased the Godox flash for Olympus and it arrived today .. I'm just charging the battery now ..

I'm so grateful for your and vawendy Wendy's advice ..
thankyou again ..

it was invaluable ..
saved me trying and trying .. unsuccessfully .. to wirelessly connect two devices that never would ..

have a great week .. :)

Oh cool! Let me know what you think! Did you get the modifiers with it? I do love the magnetic connection for the diffuser and the modifiers

Phocal

OM System OM-1 Mark II

04/26/2023 02:15:06 PM · #11

Originally posted by roz:

Glad you found it helpful. Which flash did you end up getting?