How do I use a Canon 430EX II wirelessly with a Godox XPro-C and AD200?
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I have a Godox AD200 and an XPro-C transmitter, and I want to fire my Canon 430EX II off-camera in the same setup. Can the 430EX II work directly with the Godox radio system, or do I need an additional receiver? If so, which one?
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You have to attach an X1R-C receiver to the foot of the 430EX II to use it in the Godox 2.4 GHz radio system. The X2T is a dedicated transmitter unit and cannot be used as a receiver.
Ideally, I would recommend that you consider getting a Godox TT685-C or V860II-C speedlight instead to use as your off-camera speedlight. It's more expensive than the receiver, but more convenient and robust for off-camera flash setups (they have a built-in Godox transceiver unit so you don't have to attach anything to the feet). Also, unlike the X1R-C, the TT685-C and V860II-C, if firmware updated, can be used cross-brand with Godox transmitters for Nikon, Sony, Fuji, Olympus/Panasonic and Pentax. So if you ever leave the Canon fold, you can still use those speedlights as off-camera TTL flashes over radio; all you have to do is rebuy your transmitter. The X1R-C becomes a manual-only receiver if used cross-brand.
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Yes — to use a Canon 430EX II wirelessly with your Godox XPro-C, you need a Godox X1R-C receiver attached to the flash foot.
The X2T is a transmitter, not a receiver, so it will not work for this purpose.
Why: the 430EX II does not have a built-in Godox 2.4 GHz radio receiver. Its built-in wireless slave mode only works with Canon’s older optical wireless system, using a compatible Canon optical master. That optical system is separate from Godox radio.
So your options are:
- Use an X1R-C under the 430EX II to add Godox radio compatibility.
- Or use a Godox speedlight with a built-in radio receiver/transceiver for a cleaner off-camera setup.
If you want the 430EX II to join your XPro-C/AD200 setup, the X1R-C is the correct accessory.
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