Godox has released an upgrade for one of its most popular flashes. The Godox V1Pro Flash has received a number of useful improvements, including the option to use a detachable sub-flash.

One of the most noteworthy changes with the new flash is the addition of the SU-1 Sub-Flash. This gadget mounts to the front of the V1Pro and serves as an additional fill light. The SU-1 has adjustable output from 1/1 to 1/128, with a +/- 3 EV range. It would be an excellent addition to photo sessions, when a second fill light would help balance the light on a subject.

The V1Pro also receives major power-related enhancements. It now has a VB30 rechargeable lithium-ion battery that can perform up to 100 full-power flashes in a single burst before shutting off for overheating protection. This is a huge increase over the V1’s 40 consecutive flashes. It also has a 1.5-second recycle time and can perform up to 500 full-power flashes on a single charge.

The V1Pro also has a new external power connector that allows it to be used with the PB960 PROPAC lithium-ion battery, resulting in faster recycling times and more flashes per charge. In addition, the VB30 battery has a USB-C connector, which allows customers to charge it without the need for special chargers. Aside from power and charging, a one-click TTL/M switch allows users to rapidly convert between manual and TTL modes.

Aside from those significant alterations, the V1Pro retains many of its features.