Canon Savings Sunday Holiday Edition

By Louis Ferreira | Published: December 14, 2025


Canon PowerShot V1 Mirrorless Camera (Save $130):
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Canon EOS RP Mirrorless Camera (Save $400):
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Canon EOS R100 Mirrorless Camera (Save $100):
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Canon EOS R50 Mirrorless Camera (Save $80):
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Canon EOS R10 Mirrorless Camera (Save $150):
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Canon EOS R8 Mirrorless Camera (Save $350):
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Canon EOS R7 Mirrorless Camera (Save $3o0):
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Canon EOS R6 Mark II Mirrorless Camera (Save $500):
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Canon EOS R5 Mark II Mirrorless Camera (Save $500):
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Canon EOS R5 Mirrorless Camera (Save $700):
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Canon R3 Mirrorless Camera (Save $1000):
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Canon EOS C80 6K Mirrorless Cinema Camera (Save $350):
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Canon EOS C70 Mirrorless Cinema Camera (Save $1300):
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Canon EOS R5 C Mirrorless Cinema Camera (Save $900):
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Lenses
Full Frame
Canon RF 5.2mm f/2.8 L Dual Fisheye 3D VR (Save $200):
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Canon RF 16mm f/2.8 STM (Save $90):
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Canon RF 24mm f/1.4 L VCM (Save $200):
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Canon RF 24mm f/1.8 Macro IS STM (Save $120):
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Canon RF 28mm f/2.8 STM (Save $50):
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Canon RF 35mm f/1.4 L VCM (Save $100):
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Canon RF 35mm f/1.8 Macro IS STM (Save $120):
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Canon RF 50mm f/1.4 L VCM (Save $100):
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Canon RF 100mm f/2.8 L Macro IS USM (Save $100):
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Canon RF 135mm f/1.8 L IS USM (Save $300):
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Canon RF 600mm f/11 IS STM (Save $100):
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Canon RF 800mm f/11 IS STM (Save $100):
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Canon RF 10-20mm f/4 L IS STM (Save $200):
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Canon RF 14-35mm f/4 L IS USM (Save $150):
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Canon RF 15-30mm f/4.5-6.3 IS STM (Save $150):
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Canon RF 15-35mm f/2.8 L IS USM (Save $500):
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Canon RF 16-28mm f/2.8 IS STM (Save $200):
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Canon 28-70mm f/2.8 IS STM (Save $150):
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Canon RF 24-105mm f/4 L IS USM (Save $100):
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Canon RF 70-200mm f/2.8 L IS USM (Save $500):
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Canon RF 70-200mm f/4 L IS USM (Save $150):
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Canon RF 100-500mm f/4.5-7.1 L IS USM (Save $500):
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Canon RF 200-800mm f/6.3-9 IS USM (Save $200):
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APS-C
Canon RF-S 3.9mm f/3.5 STM Dual Fisheye Lens (Save $200):
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Canon RF-S 7.8mm f/4 STM Dual Lens (Save $100):
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Canon RF-S 10-18mm f/4.5-6.3 IS STM (Save $90):
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Sigma Lenses
Sigma 18-50mm F2.8 DC DN | Contemporary (Save $75):
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Mitakon
Mitakon Zhongyi Speedmaster 50mm f/0.95 III (Save $100):
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Mitakon Zhongyi Creator 28mm f/5.6 (Save $50):
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Kipon
KIPON Elegant 90mm f/2.4 (Save $450):
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Laowa Lenses
Laowa 90mm f/2.8 2x Ultra Macro APO (Save $50):
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Voigtlander
Voigtlander Nokton 50mm f/1.0 (Save $400):
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Voigtlander Nokton 75mm f/1.5 (Save $100):
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Flashes
Godox TT350C (Save $8.90):
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Godox V350C (Save $20):
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Godox V1Pro (Save $50):
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Godox V1 (Save $60):
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Godox V100 (Save $53):
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Godox AD400Pro Witstro (Save $110):
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Godox AD600Pro Witstro (Save $341):
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Profoto A2 Connect Kit (Save $100):
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Profoto A10 AirTTL-F (Save $154):
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Other Deals
Memory Card Savings
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Battery Banks
PowerCore+26800 PD
other more affordable options



New Apple M2/M3 Ultra: B&H Photo / Amazon
New Apple M4: B&H Photo / Amazon
New Apple M5: B&H Photo / Amazon
New Apple Mac Pro: B&H Photo
New Apple iPad Pro and More: B&H Photo / Adorama
New Apple MBP: B&H Photo / Amazon
MacBook Pro (Savings still available): B&H Photo

Airpod/Airpod Pro/Max Savings: B&H Photo / Amazon

Software Deals
Luminar Neo & Aurora HDR 2019 (Savings code FUJIADDICT)
ON1 Photo RAW 2024
ON1 PhotoKeyword AI
ON1 Sky Swap AI
ON1 Photo Resizer AI
ON1 NoNoise AI
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Canon R6 Mark III Photographic Dynamic Range Reviewed

By Louis Ferreira | Published: December 13, 2025


Canon EOS R6 Mark III:
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Canon EOS R6 Mark III with Stop Motion Animation Firmware:
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Canon 45mm f/1.2 STM:
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Photons to Photos has just published its PDR testing for the popular Canon R6 Mark III. You can create your own comparisons like the chart above here.

Camera Model Maximum
PDR		 Low Light
ISO		 Low Light
EV
Canon EOS R6 Mark III 11.63 5164 10.69
Canon EOS R6 Mark III(APS-C) 10.94 2561 9.68
Canon EOS R6 Mark III ES 10.50 5197 10.70

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TTArtisan 35mm/50mm/85mm T2.1 Dual Bokeh Cine Lenses

By Louis Ferreira | Published: December 12, 2025


TTArtisan announced three new cine lenses: the 35mm/50mm/85mm T2.1.

Focal length 35mm 50mm 85mm
Color Black
Aperture range E / X / Z / RF / L E / Z / RF / L
Mount T2.1 ~ T22（Declicked Aperture）
Frame Full Frame
Optical Design 10 Elements in 7 Groups 7 Elements in 6 Groups 8 Elements in 7 Groups
Angle of View 63° 47° 28.9°
Closest Focusing Distance (Soft） 0.28m 0.65m 0.6m
Closest Focusing Distance (Bubble） 0.55m 0.45m 0.67m
Diaphragm Blades 11pcs
Filter Size 82mm
Gear Pitch 0.8 Mod
Material Aviation-grade aluminum
Weight E Around 678g Around 727g Around 779g
X Around 669g
Z Around 735g Around 774g Around 820g
RF Around 709g Around 758g Around 806g
L Around 690g Around 744g Around 792g
35mm T2.1
A B C
E 60mm 25mm 81mm
X 58mm 25mm 81mm
Z 62mm 27mm 83mm
RF 66.5mm 23mm 79mm
L 63.5mm 23mm 79mm
50mm T2.1
A B C
E 59.5mm 26.5mm 92mm
Z 65mm 28.5mm 94mm
RF 64.5mm 24mm 89.5mm
L 61.9mm 24.5mm 90mm
85mm T2.1
A B C
E 59.5mm 26.6mm 101.1mm
Z 65mm 28.6mm 103.1mm
RF 64.5mm 24.1mm 98.6mm
L 61.9mm 24.6mm 99.1mm

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Canon Patent Reveals Possible RF 300mm f/2.0L and RF 200mm f/1.8L Lenses

By Louis Ferreira | Published: December 11, 2025

Canon Patent Reveals Possible RF 300mm f/2.0L and RF 200mm f/1.8L Lenses

A recent patent application by Canon (JP-2025-179579) has surfaced, detailing optical formulas for two incredibly fast super-telephoto prime lenses: a 300mm f/2.0 and a 200mm f/1.8.

These specs will be familiar to long-time Canon shooters. The EF 200mm f/1.8L USM, affectionately known as the “Eye of Sauron,” is a legendary lens. The EF 300mm f/2.8L IS USM is a staple of sports and wildlife photography, but a 300mm at f/2.0 is a different beast entirely, previously seen in the rare and expensive EF 300mm f/2.8L IS USM’s predecessor, the FD 300mm f/2.8L.

If these lenses come to fruition for the RF mount, they would be absolute behemoths in terms of both size and optical performance. Let’s take a closer look at the details.

The Optical Designs

The patent details two distinct optical formulas, which we’ll call Example 1 and Example 2.

Example 1: The 300mm f/2.0

This is the star of the show. A 300mm lens with a maximum aperture of f/2.0 is an engineering marvel. It would allow for incredibly fast shutter speeds in low light and produce a razor-thin depth of field, completely obliterating backgrounds.

  • Focal Length: 292.50 mm
  • F-number: 2.06
  • Half Angle of View: 4.23 degrees
  • Image Height: 21.64 mm
  • Lens Length: 350.13 mm
  • Back Focus: 13.50 mm

This lens design consists of 16 elements in 11 groups. As you can see from the lens block diagram below, it features a massive front element and a complex arrangement of glass to correct for aberrations.

Technical illustration of Canon lens patents showing cross-sections for a 300mm f/2.0 and a 200mm f/1.8.
Figure 1: Lens block diagrams for the 300mm f/2.0 and 200mm f/1.8.

Example 2: The 200mm f/1.8

This is a spiritual successor to the legendary EF 200mm f/1.8L. It’s a shorter, slightly faster lens than the 300mm, and it’s a favorite focal length for portrait and indoor sports photographers.

  • Focal Length: 195.00 mm
  • F-number: 1.85
  • Half Angle of View: 6.33 degrees
  • Image Height: 21.64 mm
  • Lens Length: 250.00 mm
  • Back Focus: 13.50 mm

This design is slightly simpler, with 14 elements in 11 groups, but it’s still a complex piece of optical engineering.

Optical Performance

The patent also provides aberration charts for these lenses. The charts for the 300mm f/2.0 (Example 1) show excellent correction for spherical aberration, astigmatism, and distortion, as you would expect from a high-end L-series lens.

Technical graphs showing spherical aberration, astigmatism, and distortion curves for the 300mm f/2.0 lens patent.
Figure 2: Aberration charts for the 300mm f/2.0 lens.

Advanced Focusing System

A key feature mentioned in the patent is a sophisticated inner focusing system. To achieve fast and accurate autofocus with such large and heavy glass elements, the patent describes a mechanism where two separate lens groups are moved.

  • First Focusing Group: This group is located towards the front of the lens.
  • Second Focusing Group: This group is located further back, near the image plane.

By moving these two groups independently, the lens can achieve faster autofocus speeds and maintain high image quality throughout the focusing range, from infinity to close-up. This is a common technique in modern, high-performance telephoto lenses.

A technical cutaway diagram of the 300mm f/2.0 lens barrel showing internal focusing groups and motor drive.
Figure 3: Cutaway diagram of the 300mm f/2.0 lens focusing mechanism.

Conclusion

While a patent filing is never a guarantee that a product will come to market, it’s exciting to see Canon researching such ambitious lenses for the RF mount. An RF 300mm f/2.0L or RF 200mm f/1.8L would be a dream come true for many professional photographers. They would be large, heavy, and undoubtedly expensive, but the optical performance and creative possibilities would be unmatched. We’ll be keeping a close eye on any further developments.

What are your thoughts? Would you be interested in either of these lenses? Let us know in the comments below!

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Canon Might Have Solved The Heat vs. IBIS Paradox

By Louis Ferreira | Published: December 9, 2025


For years, camera engineers have faced a massive design conflict, one we like to call the Heat vs. IBIS Paradox. On one hand, you want a powerful sensor that can shoot 8K video and high frame rates. This generates an immense amount of heat that needs to be moved away quickly to prevent the camera from shutting down. On the other hand, you want In-Body Image Stabilization (IBIS).

To make IBIS work, the sensor is literally suspended in mid-air on a movable stage, isolated from the camera’s chassis by magnetic fields and springs. This isolation breaks the natural path for heat to escape. The sensor becomes a “floating island” of heat with nowhere to go. This is why cameras like the EOS R5 required strict recording limits. Three new patent applications published on December 5, 2025 (JP-2025-176889, JP-2025-176890, and JP-2025-176965) show how Canon may have finally solved this problem.

The Solution: A High-Tech Thermal Bridge

Canon’s solution isn’t to add a bulky fan. Instead, they have re-engineered the connection between the floating sensor and the camera body. Each of the three patents addresses a specific part of this clever thermal bridge.

1. Creating the Path (Patent JP-2025-176889)

The foundation of the solution is described in patent JP-2025-176889. It introduces a dedicated “flexible member” that physically connects the “movable stage” (the part holding the sensor) to the “fixed base” (the camera’s chassis). Unlike standard ribbon cables that are designed only for data, this component’s primary job is to act as a heat pipe. By re-establishing a physical link, heat can now travel from the sensor to the camera’s large magnesium alloy body, which acts as a giant heatsink.

2. The Magic Material: Graphite (Patent JP-2025-176890)

A regular copper wire would be too stiff; repeated IBIS movements would cause it to work-harden and snap. Patent JP-2025-176890 solves this by specifying the use of a Graphite Sheet laminated with PET. Graphite is an incredible material for this application. It has extremely high thermal conductivity—even better than copper in some planes—but is pliable like fabric. This ensures maximum heat transfer without compromising the long-term durability of the stabilization system.

3. Perfecting the Mechanics with Slits (Patent JP-2025-176965)

Even a flexible graphite sheet could offer some mechanical resistance, which would make the IBIS motors work harder, drain the battery faster, and potentially reduce stabilization accuracy. Patent JP-2025-176965 provides the final piece of the puzzle: adding strategic slits (cuts) to the conductive sheet. These slits reduce the sheet’s spring constant, making it ultra-compliant. This allows the heat to flow freely while the sensor moves with zero added resistance, ensuring silky-smooth footage.

Why This Is a Big Deal

This is a passive cooling solution. It doesn’t require a noisy fan or the bulky camera body of something like the EOS R5 C. This technology suggests that future cameras, like a potential EOS R5 Mark III, could maintain the same compact, weather-sealed form factor as their predecessors while offering dramatically improved recording times. Canon seems to have found a way to have its cake and eat it too: pro-level video performance without the thermal baggage.

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Godox AD300Pro II Announced

By Louis Ferreira | Published: December 8, 2025

Godox AD300Pro II Outdoor Flash:
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Godox announced its new Godox AD300Pro II Outdoor Flash.

Key Features
  • One-Tap Sync with Optional X3 Trigger
  • Compatible with Most TTL Systems
  • 300Ws, 1/512 to 1/1 Power Output
  • Up to 350 Full-Power Flashes
  • Freeze Mode: 1/2310 to 1/24,390 sec
  • 1/8000 sec High-Speed Sync
  • 0.01-1.5 sec Recycling Time
  • 16 Color Groups & Color Screen
  • 12W Bi-Color LED Modeling Lamp
  • Includes Battery, Charging Cable & Bag

Pro Performance
Building on its predecessor, the AD300Pro II All-in-One Outdoor Flash from Godox arrives as the improved, second version of the popular AD300Pro—bringing several professional features and a more sleek design. Godox continues to expand its Witstro series by introducing the 300Ws AD300Pro II with 16 color groups, a convenient color screen, and a 12W bi-color LED modeling light. Another benefit is one-tap sync functionality with the brand’s separately available X3 trigger for easy synchronization. The AD300Pro II also brings a wider 1/512 to 1/1 power output in 0.1 increments, offering full TTL support to work with the auto flash systems of Canon, Nikon, FUJIFILM, OM SYSTEM, Panasonic, Sony, Leica, and Pentax cameras. The flash head has a recycle time of 0.1-1.5 sec, a handy action-stopping freeze mode, and finally, a lightweight 2.6 lb body that makes it a great asset for outdoor creators. Among its various acessories, the flash body comes with a reflector, battery, charging cable, and a carry bag.

Better Performance
The AD300Pro II’s detachable battery will give you up to 350 full-power flashes with recycle times from 0.01 to 1.5 sec, a 10-stop power range, and high-speed sync times as short as 1/8000 sec. In addition, the AD300Pro II introduces a convenient freeze mode with flash durations from 1/2310 to 1/24,390 sec for stopping action. Outside of the freeze mode, the AD300Pro II has normal flash durations from 1/220 to 1/14,920 sec.

Improved Design
Godox has improved the physical body of this flash, bringing a more elegant and modern design that enables intuitive local operation. Another unique AD300Pro II setting is its Color-Stable mode which maintains a consistent color temperature throughout the entire power range. At 5800K (+/-200K), the AD300Pro II is ideal for on-location portraits, editorial shoots, and other commercial work.

Effortless for Your Creative Shots
Designed to simplify use when combined with the separately available X3 trigger, the AD300Pro II enables instant synchronization with the X3 to let you focus on your visual creation. This wireless sync function will optimize your photo workflow, cutting down the time you normally spend managing complicated channels and ID settings. Simply press the wireless sync option on both your X3 and the AD300Pro II to achieve quick synchronization.

16 Groups with Color Identification
The AD300Pro II is part of Godox’s 2.4 GHz wireless X system with a range of 328′, featuring 16 groups, 32 channels, and 99 IDs that facilitate the use of multiple lights. Use the optional X3 or the XPro series, X2T, and X1 triggers to wirelessly control the flash head. The brand adds 16 color group capability so different colors will locally display on the flash head for easy group identification even from a distance.

Intuitive Settings
In addition to the group color capability right at the head of the flash, the AD300Pro II body also has a color screen and a smooth metal control dial. Common functionalities of the flash are easy to manage thanks to an intuitive menu and local buttons. Besides that, it was clever of Godox to employ an upgraded bi-color LED modeling light that is now variable from a wider 2800 to 6000K range with adjustable brightness from 10 to 100%. The lamp has high CRI and TLCI ratings of 97 and 98, respectively. Use the LED modeling light for your previews or on-set illumination.

Widely Compatible
The AD300Pro II has a proprietary Godox mount, but enables Bowens mount with the use of optional adapters. Meaning wide compatibility with optional light shapers from the Godox ecosystem and other types of modifiers, such as a snoot, a barndoor kit, a long focus reflector, a flash projector, and various softboxes. The AD300Pro II works with the separately available S3 or AD-AB adapters to expand your options with Bowens, Broncolor, Profoto, and Elinchrom mounts. This enables compatibility with optional beauty dishes, reflectors, a flash projection attachment, and quick release umbrella softboxes in different sizes and shapes.

Additional Details

  • Compact and highly portable at 7.36 x 3.94 x 3.54″
  • Wireless off flash mode for M/Multi
  • Wireless on flash mode for TTL/M/Multi
  • S1 and S2 modes
  • First curtain and second curtain sync modes
  • Stroboscopic flash up to 100 times, 100 Hz
  • 0.01-30 sec flash delay
  • Mask, beep, and flash duration indicator settings
  • Battery level indicator and and power-saving auto-off functionality
  • 3.5mm sync port for wired connection
  • USB-C port for firmware upgrades or 433 MHz connection with the optional Godox FR433
  • Overheat protection
  • Includes user-replaceable flash tube
  • Works with separately available BG02 battery grip

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