A compact modular flash system that punches above its size

Godox has been quietly shaking up the flash world for years, but the Godox iT32 Flash paired with the Godox X5S & N trigger feels like a genuine rethink of how on-camera and off-camera flash can work together.

Instead of a traditional speedlight bolted to your camera, this is a modular system. The flash and trigger are separate units that magnetically snap together when you want on-camera flash, then separate instantly when you want to work off-camera. No re-pairing, no menus, no fuss. I must confess I had to fire with the flash on the trigger first before it would fire separated.

It’s small, light, and clearly designed for photographers who want flexibility without hauling around a full-sized flash kit.

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What Is the Godox iT32 + X5 System?

The iT32 is a compact TTL/M flash that belongs to the Godox X wireless ecosystem. The X5 trigger (X5S for Sony, X5N for Nikon, X5C for Canon, etc.) acts as both a hot-shoe mount and a wireless transmitter.

Magnetically attach the two and you have an on-camera TTL /Manual flash. Detach them and the X5 becomes your trigger while the iT32 runs wirelessly off-camera. It’s a clever, practical design that makes a lot of sense in real-world shooting. I loved I could shoot with it on, then snap off the flash pop on the foot and set it on a shelf or even hold it by hand.

Key Specifications

Godox iT32 Flash on stand

Godox iT32 Flash

  • Guide Number: GN18 (ISO100, metres)
  • Power Range: 1/128 – 1/1 in 1/3-stop increments
  • Flash Modes: TTL, Manual, Multi
  • High Speed Sync: up to 1/8000s (and higher on compatible Sony bodies)
  • Flash Exposure Compensation: ±3 EV
  • Recycle Time: approx. 1.5 seconds at full power
  • Flash Duration: as fast as ~1/30,000s at lower power
  • Modelling Light: built-in LED
  • Battery: built-in 900mAh lithium-ion
  • Approx. 510 full-power flashes per charge
  • Charging: USB-C
  • Weight: approx. 169g

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