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**WPRESTO** · 05-07-2021, 10:52 AM

Originally posted by West Penn

If anyone is using Flashpoint or Godox flashes/strobes, Adorama has the Flashpoint R2 Pro 2.4GHz Transmitter for Panasonic & Olympus (XPro-O) on sale for $19.95. Doesn't say how long this price will be in effect. See -- https://www.adorama.com/fprrr2proo.html?EmailPrice=T&CategoryID=253685

I have a big shoe-mount Godox, an AD200 almost-a-studio-monolight with all its accessories, and the remote trigger. All have worked in a 100% satisfactory manner on all my MFT camera bodies. I have used the remote trigger both in TTL and manual modes with the AD200 and it works fine. The only caveat = me remembering to be sure that the remote trigger is set to the correct channel and that the camera is in normal shutter mode, not silent/electronic shutter.

**UncleVanya** · 05-07-2021, 01:01 PM

Originally posted by West Penn

If anyone is using Flashpoint or Godox flashes/strobes, Adorama has the Flashpoint R2 Pro 2.4GHz Transmitter for Panasonic & Olympus (XPro-O) on sale for $19.95. Doesn't say how long this price will be in effect. See -- https://www.adorama.com/fprrr2proo.html?EmailPrice=T&CategoryID=253685

Would that let me use the flashpoint I got for Pentax with my KP via these triggers on my Olympus and Panasonic bodies?

**Mbaez** · 05-07-2021, 01:55 PM

Originally posted by UncleVanya

Would that let me use the flashpoint I got for Pentax with my KP via these triggers on my Olympus and Panasonic bodies?

That's right.

**West Penn** · 05-07-2021, 02:15 PM

Originally posted by Mbaez

That's right.

Would that set-up be able to do manual as well as TTL?

Just curious as I've got Flashpoint/Godox(O) flashes and the X-PRO(O), which I can mount on my K-3II and trigger the flash in manual mode only as the pin configuration on the hotshoes are different.

**Mbaez** · 05-07-2021, 02:19 PM

Originally posted by West Penn

Would that set-up be able to do manual as well as TTL?

Just curious as I've got Flashpoint/Godox(O) flashes and the X-PRO(O), which I can mount on my K-3II and trigger the flash in manual mode only as the pin configuration on the hotshoes are different.

Yes, both. I might get one for myself. It's a really good price.

**West Penn** · 05-07-2021, 02:45 PM

Originally posted by Mbaez

Yes, both. I might get one for myself. It's a really good price.

Thanks, Mbaez. I'll have to keep an eye out for a similar sale on the Pentax version of this trigger.

**Mbaez** · 05-07-2021, 02:52 PM

Originally posted by West Penn

Thanks, Mbaez. I'll have to keep an eye out for a similar sale on the Pentax version of this trigger.

You're welcome. And thank you for sharing too.

**UncleVanya** · 05-07-2021, 04:09 PM

I have two on order.

**Mbaez** · 05-07-2021, 06:57 PM

I ordered one.

**WPRESTO** · 05-08-2021, 06:11 AM

BEWARE! BEWARE: The remote control GODOX that goes into your hot shoe is DEDICATED TO A PARTICULAR CAMERA OR SYSTEM (= MFT). They are not cross-compatible because the electric contacts in the hot shoe are differently spaced and positioned, and may serve different functions in different cameras/systems. Similarly, shoe-mounted strobes are not cross-compatible. You cannot just put Nikon-branded strobe on a Pentax or MFT and have it work correctly. Similarly, the GODOX shoe-mounted strobes are dedicated to Pentax OR MFT. They will not function on both WITH THIS EXCEPTION. The GODOX AD200 is a non-hot-shoe, monolight-like unit that is not dedicated to any particular camera flash system. With the correct on-shoe control unit, it can be operated by any camera system, BUT YOU WOULD NEED TWO SHOE-MOUNTED CONTROL UNITS, one for Pentax, a second for MFT

If you have a Pentax-dedicated GODOX hot-shoe strobe, mount it off-camera and try to operate it via a GODOX remote control that's dedicated to and mounted on an MFT camera, will it work correctly? That I do not know.

**West Penn** · 05-08-2021, 06:56 AM

Originally posted by WPRESTO

BEWARE! BEWARE: The remote control GODOX that goes into your hot shoe is DEDICATED TO A PARTICULAR CAMERA OR SYSTEM (= MFT). They are not cross-compatible because the electric contacts in the hot shoe are differently spaced and positioned, and may serve different functions in different cameras/systems. Similarly, shoe-mounted strobes are not cross-compatible. You can just put Nikon-branded strobe on a Pentax or MFT and have it work correctly. Similarly, the GODOX shoe-mounted strobes are dedicated to Pentax OR MFT. They will not function on both WITH THIS EXCEPTION. The GODOX AD200 is a non-hot-shoe, monolight-like unit that is not dedicated to any particular camera flash system. With the correct on-shoe control unit, it can be operated by any camera system, BUT YOU WOULD NEED TWO SHOE-MOUNTED CONTROL UNITS, one for Pentax, a second for MFT

If you have a Pentax-dedicated GODOX hot-shoe strobe, mount it off-camera and try to operate it via a GODOX remote control that's dedicated to and mounted on an MFT camera, will it work correctly? That I do not know.

I just ordered the Flashpoint R2 Mark II TTL Transmitter for Pentax Cameras (X2T-P) from Adorama for $29.99 that was posted in the Price Watch Forum. I'm expecting that it operates similarly to the X-PRO(P) so that I can use my Flashpoint/Godox (O) flashes with the X2T-P mounted on my K-3II.

Would like to add that I was able to mount my X-PRO(O) trigger on my K-3II and successfully fire a Flashpoint Mini (O) with the flash in manual mode. I didn't bother to try in P-TTL mode since the hotshoe/flash pins are different, so I don't know what, if anything, would happen.

**AgentL** · 05-08-2021, 07:46 PM - **1 Like**

Still a lot to be said for this little kit, which I no longer have.

**Mbaez** · 05-08-2021, 07:50 PM

Originally posted by AgentL

Still a lot to be said for this little kit, which I no longer have.

Wow! Who did say that Lumix cameras are ugly?

**AgentL** · 05-08-2021, 07:53 PM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by Mbaez

Wow! Who did say that Lumix cameras are ugly?

Yep, I think the GX85 looks even better than the GX9 that followed it.

**UncleVanya** · 05-09-2021, 01:20 PM

Originally posted by WPRESTO

BEWARE! BEWARE: The remote control GODOX that goes into your hot shoe is DEDICATED TO A PARTICULAR CAMERA OR SYSTEM (= MFT). They are not cross-compatible because the electric contacts in the hot shoe are differently spaced and positioned, and may serve different functions in different cameras/systems. Similarly, shoe-mounted strobes are not cross-compatible. You cannot just put Nikon-branded strobe on a Pentax or MFT and have it work correctly. Similarly, the GODOX shoe-mounted strobes are dedicated to Pentax OR MFT. They will not function on both WITH THIS EXCEPTION. The GODOX AD200 is a non-hot-shoe, monolight-like unit that is not dedicated to any particular camera flash system. With the correct on-shoe control unit, it can be operated by any camera system, BUT YOU WOULD NEED TWO SHOE-MOUNTED CONTROL UNITS, one for Pentax, a second for MFT

If you have a Pentax-dedicated GODOX hot-shoe strobe, mount it off-camera and try to operate it via a GODOX remote control that's dedicated to and mounted on an MFT camera, will it work correctly? That I do not know.

The entire R2 series is supposedly cross compatible. What I mean is that any dedicated brand specific flash can be triggered by any R2 transmitter. It isn’t clear if some functions are restricted. I have two Olympus/Panasonic triggers on order and 1 Pentax.

05-08-2021, 06:11 AM	#3685
WPRESTO Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Massachusetts Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 59,138	BEWARE! BEWARE: The remote control GODOX that goes into your hot shoe is DEDICATED TO A PARTICULAR CAMERA OR SYSTEM (= MFT). They are not cross-compatible because the electric contacts in the hot shoe are differently spaced and positioned, and may serve different functions in different cameras/systems. Similarly, shoe-mounted strobes are not cross-compatible. You cannot just put Nikon-branded strobe on a Pentax or MFT and have it work correctly. Similarly, the GODOX shoe-mounted strobes are dedicated to Pentax OR MFT. They will not function on both WITH THIS EXCEPTION. The GODOX AD200 is a non-hot-shoe, monolight-like unit that is not dedicated to any particular camera flash system. With the correct on-shoe control unit, it can be operated by any camera system, BUT YOU WOULD NEED TWO SHOE-MOUNTED CONTROL UNITS, one for Pentax, a second for MFT If you have a Pentax-dedicated GODOX hot-shoe strobe, mount it off-camera and try to operate it via a GODOX remote control that's dedicated to and mounted on an MFT camera, will it work correctly? That I do not know. Last edited by WPRESTO; 05-08-2021 at 10:57 AM.

05-08-2021, 06:56 AM	#3686
West Penn Site Supporter Join Date: Apr 2012 Posts: 251	Originally posted by WPRESTO BEWARE! BEWARE: The remote control GODOX that goes into your hot shoe is DEDICATED TO A PARTICULAR CAMERA OR SYSTEM (= MFT). They are not cross-compatible because the electric contacts in the hot shoe are differently spaced and positioned, and may serve different functions in different cameras/systems. Similarly, shoe-mounted strobes are not cross-compatible. You can just put Nikon-branded strobe on a Pentax or MFT and have it work correctly. Similarly, the GODOX shoe-mounted strobes are dedicated to Pentax OR MFT. They will not function on both WITH THIS EXCEPTION. The GODOX AD200 is a non-hot-shoe, monolight-like unit that is not dedicated to any particular camera flash system. With the correct on-shoe control unit, it can be operated by any camera system, BUT YOU WOULD NEED TWO SHOE-MOUNTED CONTROL UNITS, one for Pentax, a second for MFT If you have a Pentax-dedicated GODOX hot-shoe strobe, mount it off-camera and try to operate it via a GODOX remote control that's dedicated to and mounted on an MFT camera, will it work correctly? That I do not know. I just ordered the Flashpoint R2 Mark II TTL Transmitter for Pentax Cameras (X2T-P) from Adorama for $29.99 that was posted in the Price Watch Forum. I'm expecting that it operates similarly to the X-PRO(P) so that I can use my Flashpoint/Godox (O) flashes with the X2T-P mounted on my K-3II. Would like to add that I was able to mount my X-PRO(O) trigger on my K-3II and successfully fire a Flashpoint Mini (O) with the flash in manual mode. I didn't bother to try in P-TTL mode since the hotshoe/flash pins are different, so I don't know what, if anything, would happen. Last edited by West Penn; 05-08-2021 at 06:57 AM. Reason: grammer

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05-07-2021, 10:52 AM	#3676
WPRESTO Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Massachusetts Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 59,138	Originally posted by West Penn If anyone is using Flashpoint or Godox flashes/strobes, Adorama has the Flashpoint R2 Pro 2.4GHz Transmitter for Panasonic & Olympus (XPro-O) on sale for $19.95. Doesn't say how long this price will be in effect. See -- https://www.adorama.com/fprrr2proo.html?EmailPrice=T&CategoryID=253685 I have a big shoe-mount Godox, an AD200 almost-a-studio-monolight with all its accessories, and the remote trigger. All have worked in a 100% satisfactory manner on all my MFT camera bodies. I have used the remote trigger both in TTL and manual modes with the AD200 and it works fine. The only caveat = me remembering to be sure that the remote trigger is set to the correct channel and that the camera is in normal shutter mode, not silent/electronic shutter.

05-07-2021, 01:01 PM	#3677
UncleVanya Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Jul 2014 Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 28,460	Originally posted by West Penn If anyone is using Flashpoint or Godox flashes/strobes, Adorama has the Flashpoint R2 Pro 2.4GHz Transmitter for Panasonic & Olympus (XPro-O) on sale for $19.95. Doesn't say how long this price will be in effect. See -- https://www.adorama.com/fprrr2proo.html?EmailPrice=T&CategoryID=253685 Would that let me use the flashpoint I got for Pentax with my KP via these triggers on my Olympus and Panasonic bodies?

05-07-2021, 01:55 PM	#3678
Mbaez Site Supporter Join Date: Jun 2018 Location: NY Photos: Albums Posts: 3,774	Originally posted by UncleVanya Would that let me use the flashpoint I got for Pentax with my KP via these triggers on my Olympus and Panasonic bodies? That's right.

05-07-2021, 02:15 PM	#3679
West Penn Site Supporter Join Date: Apr 2012 Posts: 251	Originally posted by Mbaez That's right. Would that set-up be able to do manual as well as TTL? Just curious as I've got Flashpoint/Godox(O) flashes and the X-PRO(O), which I can mount on my K-3II and trigger the flash in manual mode only as the pin configuration on the hotshoes are different.

05-07-2021, 02:19 PM	#3680
Mbaez Site Supporter Join Date: Jun 2018 Location: NY Photos: Albums Posts: 3,774	Originally posted by West Penn Would that set-up be able to do manual as well as TTL? Just curious as I've got Flashpoint/Godox(O) flashes and the X-PRO(O), which I can mount on my K-3II and trigger the flash in manual mode only as the pin configuration on the hotshoes are different. Yes, both. I might get one for myself. It's a really good price.

05-07-2021, 02:45 PM	#3681
West Penn Site Supporter Join Date: Apr 2012 Posts: 251	Originally posted by Mbaez Yes, both. I might get one for myself. It's a really good price. Thanks, Mbaez. I'll have to keep an eye out for a similar sale on the Pentax version of this trigger.

05-07-2021, 02:52 PM	#3682
Mbaez Site Supporter Join Date: Jun 2018 Location: NY Photos: Albums Posts: 3,774	Originally posted by West Penn Thanks, Mbaez. I'll have to keep an eye out for a similar sale on the Pentax version of this trigger. You're welcome. And thank you for sharing too.

05-07-2021, 04:09 PM	#3683
UncleVanya Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Jul 2014 Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 28,460	I have two on order.

05-07-2021, 06:57 PM	#3684
Mbaez Site Supporter Join Date: Jun 2018 Location: NY Photos: Albums Posts: 3,774	I ordered one.

05-08-2021, 07:46 PM - 1 Like	#3687
AgentL Site Supporter Join Date: Sep 2020 Location: Seattle Photos: Albums Posts: 1,759	Still a lot to be said for this little kit, which I no longer have.

05-08-2021, 07:50 PM	#3688
Mbaez Site Supporter Join Date: Jun 2018 Location: NY Photos: Albums Posts: 3,774	Originally posted by AgentL Still a lot to be said for this little kit, which I no longer have. Wow! Who did say that Lumix cameras are ugly?

05-08-2021, 07:53 PM - 1 Like	#3689
AgentL Site Supporter Join Date: Sep 2020 Location: Seattle Photos: Albums Posts: 1,759	Originally posted by Mbaez Wow! Who did say that Lumix cameras are ugly? Yep, I think the GX85 looks even better than the GX9 that followed it.

05-09-2021, 01:20 PM	#3690
UncleVanya Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Jul 2014 Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 28,460	Originally posted by WPRESTO BEWARE! BEWARE: The remote control GODOX that goes into your hot shoe is DEDICATED TO A PARTICULAR CAMERA OR SYSTEM (= MFT). They are not cross-compatible because the electric contacts in the hot shoe are differently spaced and positioned, and may serve different functions in different cameras/systems. Similarly, shoe-mounted strobes are not cross-compatible. You cannot just put Nikon-branded strobe on a Pentax or MFT and have it work correctly. Similarly, the GODOX shoe-mounted strobes are dedicated to Pentax OR MFT. They will not function on both WITH THIS EXCEPTION. The GODOX AD200 is a non-hot-shoe, monolight-like unit that is not dedicated to any particular camera flash system. With the correct on-shoe control unit, it can be operated by any camera system, BUT YOU WOULD NEED TWO SHOE-MOUNTED CONTROL UNITS, one for Pentax, a second for MFT If you have a Pentax-dedicated GODOX hot-shoe strobe, mount it off-camera and try to operate it via a GODOX remote control that's dedicated to and mounted on an MFT camera, will it work correctly? That I do not know. The entire R2 series is supposedly cross compatible. What I mean is that any dedicated brand specific flash can be triggered by any R2 transmitter. It isn’t clear if some functions are restricted. I have two Olympus/Panasonic triggers on order and 1 Pentax.

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