Godox’s New V1mid Flash

credits: Godox

Godox has introduced the V1mid, a new round-head on-camera flash that sits between its basic speedlights and the higher-end V1 models. The idea here is to keep the round-head design and wireless system people like, but shrink the body and simplify things a bit for photographers who want portability.

Technically, the V1mid sticks closely to the rest of the V-series. The round flash head is designed to give more even light spread than a traditional rectangular speedlight, with smoother falloff and fewer hot spots. It is compatible with Godox’s AK-R1 magnetic modifiers, so gels, grids, and diffusers can be snapped on quickly, and with the optional S3 bracket it can drive Bowens-mount modifiers. Power comes from a 7.2V 2200mAh lithium-ion battery rated for roughly 650 full-power shots, with recycle times down to about 1.7 seconds. Charging is handled over USB-C.

Feature-wise, the V1mid supports TTL, manual, and multi modes, along with high-speed sync up to 1/8000s and both first- and second-curtain sync. Output ranges from 1/256 to full power, with thermal management stepping in during heavy use. It also includes Godox’s 2.4GHz X wireless system for multi-flash setups, plus a 2-inch touchscreen and a small LED modeling light for previewing placement. Versions are available for Canon, Nikon, Sony, Fujifilm, and OM System, with some features varying slightly by mount. Pricing is at $179.