Should I buy a Godox trigger or a TT350N to control my off-camera V860II on a Nikon D500?
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I have a Nikon D500 and a Godox V860II speedlight, and I want to start doing simple studio portraits with the flash off-camera. I’m deciding between a dedicated Godox radio trigger, such as the X2, or buying a cheaper Godox flash like the TT350N to use as the on-camera master.
My budget is under $100. I only expect to use one off-camera flash for now, and I don’t need unusual range or obstacle performance. The trigger seems cheaper and simpler, while the TT350N costs a bit more but also gives me a second flash.
What are the practical differences between using a dedicated trigger and using a small speedlight as the master? Is one option clearly better for a beginner studio setup?
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Using the Godox TT350N as a means to control your other Godox speedlight is a perfectly viable option. If you later decide to buy a dedicated trigger, you can control both of them.
The only drawback is that the controls on the flashes themselves are not as straight forward as they are on the Godox X2 or Xpro. Plus you will probably never use the speedlight on the cam as such in studio.
While it is mainly a usability thing, I personally would opt for the dedicated remote trigger, as starting with remote flashes tends to be complicated at first. Why not saving you some hassle?
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Both options will work with your V860II, but a dedicated Godox trigger is usually the better choice for this setup.
A TT350N can act as a radio transmitter, and it does give you a second flash. But as a controller it’s less convenient: the interface is not as straightforward as a dedicated trigger, group control is more limited, and you miss some features available on dedicated transmitters such as easier remote control options.
For beginner off-camera portrait work, a trigger is generally simpler and less frustrating to use. Since you’re mainly trying to control one flash off-camera, the trigger’s main advantage is usability rather than raw capability.
The TT350N only makes more sense if you specifically want a second flash for later use. Otherwise, you may end up paying more for an on-camera flash you won’t use much in studio.
A lower-cost temporary alternative is a Nikon-compatible TTL off-camera shoe cord, if you only need the flash slightly off-camera and don’t mind being tethered.
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