The Godox X Nano is Awesome!

There’s a new Godox transmitter in town! These are my thoughts on the Godox X Nano transmitter.

If you’ve followed this blog for a while, you know that I use Fujifilm cameras and Godox flashes. Well, Godox just released their latest transmitter, the X Nano, and I think it’s a great product.

Please, notice my opinion is based on specifications and I don’t have one of these transmitters yet. I’ll write another post once I buy and use one. Also notice that, at the time of this writing, the X Nano is not yet available but you can preorder yours (rebranded as Flashpoint R2 Nano) at Adorama.

In the meantime, here’s what I think about the Godox X Nano.

Size Matters

The Godox X Nano seems to be just the right size. Not too big, not too small. It’s very light and it includes Manual, TTL, Multi, HSS and TCM. Godox really packed a lot of power in a small device!

You could argue that there are small transmitters from other brands on the market. I used to rock the RadioPopper Nano, which is super small. However, the RadioPopper Nano only works in Manual mode, sends a simple signal, and it has no control over channels or groups.

Another competitor, when it comes to size, is the Profoto Connect. It is very small, but you need a smartphone to assign groups, set power, modes and the rest of its functions. This leads to the next great point about the Godox X Nano

Touchscreen and Interface

In my experience, Godox has improved the interface of their transmitters with every new iteration. I found the X2T easier to use than the X1T, the XPro II easier than the XPro. 

The X Nano follows this trend.. Based on the manuals and specs, the X Nano is even easier to use. One key factor for this ease-of-use seems to be its touch screen, which is precise and responsive.

The screen and interface remind me of the Apple watch, with a rotating button on the side and a screen for its main functions. In many cases, like when you want to adjust power on a group, you can either slide your finger on the screen or rotate the crown, err, side-button to select power. It looks pretty intuitive to me.

Wider Compatibility

When I started using off-camera flash I got used to having 3 groups to assign flashes to. Then I learned about systems that were capable of controlling 5 groups. Last summer, when I read about the Godox XPro II, I was a bit surprised when I learned it can control 16 groups and I thought it was a new feature.

It turns out, some Godox studio strobes are capable of using 16 groups already. So, the X Nano gives you the possibility of using a wider array of Godox flashes, not only hot shoe flashes or the AD series. 

I think it’s great for us photographers that Godox reminds us about their studio flashes.

Physical Design

The X1T is a bit big, but its screen is small and at an odd position. The XPro’s screen has a better angle for me and it’s easy to read, but it makes the transmitter feel big and top-heavy. I know, we’re talking about grams, but every gram counts when you carry a camera for a long period of time.

Some time ago I considered using the Godox XT32 transmitter because of its size, weight  and angled screen, but it was only available for Canon and Nikon, and it only worked in Manual mode.

I think the Godox X Nano has the right size, weight, screen size and angle. 

Conclusion

As I mentioned before, I’m writing this opinion only based on the specifications. I’ll buy a unit and tell you all about it after I use the Godox X Nano for a few shoots. In the meantime, I can’t wait to have my hands on it!