1. A Common Question from Photographers
Photographers who work with multiple camera systems—such as Sony, Canon, or Nikon—often ask:
If I already own a Godox iT32 TTL Mini Flash, can I use it with different camera brands by just switching to the appropriate X5 trigger?
This is a very practical question, especially for hybrid shooters, studios, and content creators who use more than one camera brand.
2. Short Answer: Yes—With a Brand-Specific Trigger
The short and correct answer is:
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✅ The Godox iT32 flash unit itself is universal
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✅ You must use a brand-specific Godox X5 trigger for each camera system
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❌ TTL and HSS functions cannot be shared across brands without the correct trigger
In other words:
You can use the same iT32 flash with different camera brands, as long as you use the correct brand-specific X5 trigger for each camera.
3. Why Is a Brand-Specific X5 Trigger Required?
Each camera manufacturer uses its own TTL communication protocol through the hot shoe:
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Sony, Canon, Nikon, Fujifilm, etc.
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Different electrical signaling and TTL data structures
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Brand-specific control of:
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TTL metering
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High-Speed Sync (HSS)
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Flash exposure compensation
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The X5 trigger acts as a translator between the camera and the Godox 2.4GHz wireless system.
That’s why:
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Sony camera → X5-S (Sony version)
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Canon camera → X5-C (Canon version)
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Nikon camera → X5-N (Nikon version)
The iT32 flash receives standardized Godox wireless commands, while the trigger handles brand-specific communication with the camera.
4. Advantages of the iT32 in the Godox 2.4G System
Using the iT32 together with the X5 system offers several practical benefits:
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One flash unit can serve multiple camera systems
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Lower long-term cost—only triggers need to be added
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Full support for TTL, HSS, and group control
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Seamless integration with other Godox 2.4G flashes and strobes
This setup is ideal for:
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Multi-brand photographers
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Studios with mixed camera systems
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Creators planning future camera upgrades