Image: Godox Godox has announced the V1mid, a round-head on-camera flash unit. The company's latest flash sits in the V1 lineup and aims to provide a relatively affordable option for photographers who need more than a strictly budget-level flash but in a compact package.
Godox hasn't published any information on the V1mid's guide number or power, so those specs are unclear at this point. The company does specify a 1. 7-second recycle time, which is just slightly lower than the V1's 1. 5-second recycle time. It also promises up to 650 full-power flashes on a single charge, which is more than both of the other V1 flash units.
The V1mid mostly relies on a touchscreen for control.
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The Godox V1mid is smaller than the V1 and V1Pro, making it a more compact and lighter option for photographers on the go. It weighs 413g (14. 6oz), compared to the V1's 530g (18. 7oz) weight. To accommodate the smaller size, Godox did away with most of the buttons and dials found on the V1 and V1Pro, with the V1mid instead relying on a two-inch touchscreen and dial.
The V1mid supports TTL, manual and multi-modes. It is also compatible with high-speed sync up to 1/8000 sec, or 1/80000 sec with Sony cameras with global shutters. The flash also supports first- and rear-curtain sync. Flash power is adjustable from 1/256 to full power. It can function as both a sender and receiver using Godox's 2. 4 GHz 'X' wireless radio system, making it possible to use in multi-flash setups. It also supports wired sync via a 2. 5mm sync port.
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Like the existing V1 models, some features of the V1mid are camera-dependent. For example, only certain versions offer a 2W LED modeling lamp. Additionally, the Canon version supports camera menu control. All versions are compatible with the Godox AK-R1 round-head magnetic accessory system, making it easier to modify the light.
The Godox V1mid is available for purchase today for $179 in versions for Canon, Fujifilm, Nikon, Olympus/Panasonic and Sony.
Buy now:
$179 at B&H. dpreview.com
2026-2-4 22:21