topic Speedlite EL-5 won't connect to Godox X3 trigger in Speedlite Flashes

Speedlite EL-5 won't connect to Godox X3 trigger

JovanJoseph — Tue, 27 Aug 2024 14:16:04 GMT

I have purchased a speedlite flash EL5 and Godox trigger x3 I cannot connect it. Could anyone guide me how to do it please.

Re: Speedlite EL-5 won't connect to Godox X3 trigger

Isskariot — Fri, 28 Mar 2025 01:58:12 GMT

Hello, do you find the answer? I have the same problem

Re: Speedlite EL-5 won't connect to Godox X3 trigger

deebatman316 — Fri, 28 Mar 2025 11:06:11 GMT

Godox and Canon speedlites ARE NOT cross compatible. They use different communication.

Re: Speedlite EL-5 won't connect to Godox X3 trigger

p4pictures — Fri, 28 Mar 2025 12:18:43 GMT

Probably the least expensive route to get this to work is to get either the Speedlite Transmitter ST-E10 for your camera or get a Godox Speedlite.

You have two devices that communicate over radio even using the same frequency, but one uses "Godox language", the other uses "Canon language". It would be like an Italian trying to communicate with a Finn - they can both speak, but neither will understand the other. While the Godox trigger might be the Canon version, that only deals with how it communicates with the camera, not how it communicates with the flash.