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Best wireless trigger options for Canon 7D Mark II users?

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Finally doing studio portraits for my nieces graduation next month! So I was thinking Godox X2T but then I read about weird sync issues with the 7D II specifically. I also saw Yongnuo stuff but it looks flimsy. My logic was Godox for the ecosystem but now im stuck. Budget is $100, so Xpro or what?


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I ran into those sync headaches with my 7D II and the X2T during a wedding once. Honestly, I would suggest skipping it and grabbing the Godox XPro-C TTL Wireless Flash Trigger for Canon instead. Be careful with Yongnuo tho, I had a foot snap off one mid-shoot and it was a nightmare. Just make sure to update the firmware on the XPro and youll be fine.


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Caught this late but I would suggest being super careful with the older Godox units on that specific body. If you are worried about the sync bugs on the X2T, you might want to consider the Godox X3-C Touchscreen TTL Wireless Flash Trigger. Its their newest one and honestly feels way more solid than the Yongnuo stuff without breaking that $100 budget. Before you dive in, just keep a few things in mind:

  • check for firmware updates right out of the box
  • use the channel scan feature to avoid interference
  • make sure the pins are clean on your 7D II shoe I really like the X3 because its tiny and the touchscreen is surprisingly decent for quick adjustments. If you prefer physical buttons tho, maybe keep an eye out for a deal on the Godox XProII-C TTL Wireless Flash Trigger. It handles the 7D II communication way better than the first gen stuff did... just gotta be patient with the menu setup.


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Man, I feel this so much! I am literally going through the exact same nightmare with my 7D II right now and it is driving me crazy!

  • Dealing with those same annoying sync drops constantly...
  • Trying to stay under that 100 dollar limit because I really need to save for more glass.
  • Seriously looking at the Godox XProII-C Wireless Flash Trigger if I can find a sale!


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Late to the party but this whole thread is 💯. Glad I found it.


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