**I. Purchase Reasons and Prices**
A few days ago, the landlord came across a post in a friend’s circle that really struck a chord: “There are three kinds of toys every boy will have when he's 10 — toy cars, paper planes, and crayons. The advanced versions of these after the age of 30 are called: cars, drones, and SLRs.â€
That line made me think back to my childhood dreams. Now, I'm finally able to play with lights and take pictures — all because of those early memories. After all, if you're into photography, lighting is essential.
I’m sure many of you have read something like, “Each of those stunning photos behind a set of professional lighting setups.â€
Since then, I’ve been hooked on lighting and started experimenting. On November 7th, I decided to go all-in and spent 651.52 yuan on the Shenzhou Cattle V860II lithium battery flash.
After that, I just looked at the X1T-N flash and thought, why not? It was a lucky coincidence that there were 199-30 coupons available that day. I took the bait, bit the bullet, and placed the order right away.
The original price was 220 yuan, but with a 30-yuan coupon and an additional 10-yuan discount, I ended up paying just 180 yuan.
**II. Appearance and Design**
This time, I bought it from a third-party seller, but the delivery was surprisingly fast.
The X1T is pretty compact, as it's only meant for flash purposes.
At the top, there's a dome light hot shoe connector, which allows you to attach a flash that doesn’t support wireless triggering. Next to it is the test interface, which helps detect the slave flash connection status.
The hot shoe works well, and the bottom houses the battery compartment and camera trigger.
Two AA batteries power the unit.
The camera trigger connects via the hot shoe and is secured with screws.
The control panel features a CH/OK button for channel settings, a GR button for group settings, and a Mode button for mode selection. The scroll wheel makes navigation easy.
The buttons are of medium size, and the wheel section is clearly marked.
On the front, there's an AF-assist lamp for focusing in low light.
On the left is the power switch, and on the right is the auxiliary focus light switch.
There's also a USB port and a PC interface for charging or connecting to a computer.
Without the battery, the flash weighs 97.7 grams. With the battery, it’s 143.8 grams.
**III. Usage Experience**
For beginners, this might feel a bit overwhelming at first. Since it's a single flash, the playability isn't as high as multi-flash systems. But it's great for learning the basics.
Looking at the X1T-N specs: it supports 2.4G wireless flash with a transmission range over 100 meters and 32 channels. It also supports 1/8000s high-speed sync.
It supports TTL, manual, and strobe modes. It can handle up to 5 groups (AE), with each group having individually defined parameters — whether manual or TTL.
After setting the correct frequency, the Shenzhou Cattle V860II displays the same settings. Even when the flash is out of sight, the Nikon camera shows the status on the screen.
The V860’s front indicator lights up when online.
Because the screen is small and there are only three buttons and a wheel, the X1T’s settings can be a bit tricky. You need to long-press the CH/OK button to access the settings menu.
GR and Mode buttons have different functions depending on the interface. Before heading out, it's always a good idea to take a photo of your phone to check the settings.
For example, setting up the strobe required some trial and error. Press and hold CH/OK to enter the settings, use the scroll wheel to navigate to C.FN-01, press GR, rotate the wheel to turn it ON.
Then, press CH/OK again to return to the main screen. Three lightning symbols appear, and pressing Mode turns on the corresponding group strobe.
Pressing Mode again takes you to the strobe parameter interface, where you can adjust output value, T (flash count), and H (flash frequency).
Finally, taking a photo with D800 + X1T + V860II still feels a bit bulky, but it’s manageable.
**IV. Summary**
**Pros:**
1. Supports 2.4G wireless flash with a range over 100 meters and 32 channels.
2. Compatible with Nikon i-TTL, manual, and strobe modes. Supports 1/8000s high-speed sync.
3. Can handle up to 5 groups with individual parameter settings, allowing for complex lighting effects.
**Cons:**
1. The screen is too small, and the interface is somewhat complicated.
2. Using lithium batteries would be better for performance.
Well, the Double 11 shopping spree is finally over. For now, the focus is on learning how to play with lights and create better photos.
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