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My Speedlite EL-5 flash does not synchronize with my Godox X3c trigger

alfalex
Apprentice

My Speedlite EL-5 flash does not synchronize with my Godox X3c trigger... How can I synchronize them or are they definitely not compatible?

PS: I have updated the firmwares of my Canon R7, my Speelite EL-5 and my Godox X3c trigger

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p4pictures
Elite
Elite

You have to use a Canon trigger with the Canon Speedlites. Even though the Godox and Canon both use the same frequency band they use a different “language” to communicate. 

You need a Canon trigger such as the Speedlite Transmitter ST-E10 if you have a camera with a multifunction accessory shoe, or you can use the Speedlite Transmitter ST-E3-RT. For cameras with the multifunction accessory shoe you will need to use the AD-E1 adapter to use the ST-E3-RT. 


Brian
EOS specialist trainer, photographer and author
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p4pictures
Elite
Elite

You have to use a Canon trigger with the Canon Speedlites. Even though the Godox and Canon both use the same frequency band they use a different “language” to communicate. 

You need a Canon trigger such as the Speedlite Transmitter ST-E10 if you have a camera with a multifunction accessory shoe, or you can use the Speedlite Transmitter ST-E3-RT. For cameras with the multifunction accessory shoe you will need to use the AD-E1 adapter to use the ST-E3-RT. 


Brian
EOS specialist trainer, photographer and author
-- Note: my spell checker is set for EN-GB, not EN-US --

alfalex
Apprentice

Thank you, Brian!

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