23/05/2026 9:31 am
Topic starter
Notifications
Clear all
0
What are the best external flashes for a Canon EOS 5D Mark IV that I can get by Friday? My main gear just died and I have a wedding to shoot in Chicago, I'm panicking lol.
I looked at the Canon 600EX but it's so expensive and people online keep mentioning Godox V1... is that actually any good for professional work?
10
23/05/2026 9:31 am
Ngl you should totally grab the Godox V1-C Flash for Canon right now! I was shooting a summer wedding in a dark venue last year and my old flash kept recycling so slowly I missed the first kiss... it was a nightmare. I switched to the V1 and that 1.5s recycle time is a literal lifesaver! The round head gives such a soft, natural falloff compared to the harsh rectangular edges on the Canon Speedlite 600EX II-RT. Plus the lithium battery lasts forever... I did a full 10-hour day on one charge! Heres why its better for your Chicago shoot:
- Round head magnetic modifiers are amazing for quick changes during the reception.
- 76Ws power is plenty for bouncing light off high ceilings.
- Built-in 2.4G wireless works perfectly with the Godox XPro-C TTL Wireless Flash Trigger. Honestly, for the price, its fantastic gear for pro work. You wont regret it!
