Dot Line DL-DRF14/C Macro Ringlight Flash for Canon E-TTL II
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Godox TT685C II Flash for Canon Cameras

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Dot Line DL-DRF14C vs Godox TT685C II Comparison Overview

In this review, we'll compare the Dot Line DL-DRF14C Macro Ring flash with the Godox TT685C II Macro Ring flash. We'll begin by briefly examining the main specifications of these two flashes. In the subsequent section, we'll delve into a more detailed analysis, outlining the strengths and weaknesses of each.

Dot Line DL-DRF14C Key Specs

Macro Ring Type Flash

Designed for Canon Cameras

Guide Number: 46' / 14

TTL Capability

Weight: 280g / 0.62 lb

Dimensions: 3.0 x 2.4 x 7.3" / 7.6 x 6.1 x 18.5 cm

Godox TT685C II Key Specs

On Camera Type Flash

Designed for Canon Cameras

20-mm (FF equiv.) Coverage

Guide Number: 197' / 14

Wireless Operation

TTL Capability

-7 to +120° Bounce Head

330° Swivel Head

Weight: 405g / 0.89 lb

Dimensions: 2.5 x 3 x 7.5" / 64 x 76 x 190 mm

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Reasons to choose Dot Line DL-DRF14/C Macro Ringlight Flash for Canon E-TTL II over Godox TT685C II Flash for Canon Cameras

Weight	280.1g vs 405g	124.9g lighter

Reasons to choose Godox TT685C II Flash for Canon Cameras over Dot Line DL-DRF14/C Macro Ringlight Flash for Canon E-TTL II

Max Guide Number	197' vs 46'	151' Longer coverage
Wireless Operation	Yes vs No	Off-Camera use via Wireless Connection
Auto-Zoom Head	Yes vs No	Automatically matches the focal length of the lens
Bounce Head	Yes (-7 to +120°) vs No	Bounce the light to create softer and diffused lighting
Swivel Head	Yes (330°) vs No	Easily bounce the light from the sides
Flash Compensation Setting	-3 to +3 EV (1/3 EV Steps) vs No	Adjust flash compensation on the unit
Off-Camera Terminal	2.5 mm vs No	Trigger the flash via wired connection
High-Speed Sync	Yes vs No	Off-Camera use via Wireless Connection
High-Speed Sync	Yes vs No	Off-Camera use via Wireless Connection
High-Speed Sync / HSS	Yes vs No	Speeds faster than camera' Max sync speed
Second Curtain Sync	Yes vs No	Useful for capturing motion blur

Common Strengths of Dot Line DL-DRF14/C Macro Ringlight Flash for Canon E-TTL II and Godox TT685C II Flash for Canon Cameras

TTL Operation	Yes vs Yes	Through the Lens Auto Exposure

Common Weaknesses of Dot Line DL-DRF14/C Macro Ringlight Flash for Canon E-TTL II and Godox TT685C II Flash for Canon Cameras

TTL Operation	No vs No	No Through the Lens Auto Exposure

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Dot Line DL-DRF14C vs Godox TT685C II Specs Table

Detailed comparison of specifications

GENERAL
Brand	Dot	Godox
Manufacturer Product Code	DL-DRF14/C	TT685IIC
Type	Macro Ring	On Camera
Mount Type	Shoe Mount (Controller), Lens Mount (Flash)	Shoe
TECHNICAL SPECS
Guide Number	46' / 14m at ISO 100	197' / 60m at ISO 100
Guide Number Measured at	85mm	-
Focal Coverage	-	20-200mm (FF equiv.)
Flash Duration	-	1/300 to 1/20000sec
Flash Duration	-	Approx. 0.1 to 2.6sec
Power Range	-	1/1 to 1/128
Flash Compensation	No	-3 to +3 EV (1/3 EV Steps)
TTL Operation	Yes	Yes
Wireless Operation	No	Radio (TTL/Manual) Up to 328.08' / 100 m, Optical Pulse (TTL/Manual) Up to 49.21' / 15 m (Master, Slave)
Wireless Channels/Groups	-	32 / 5
FEATURES
Auto-Zoom Head	No	Yes
Bounce Head	No	-7 to +120°
Swivel Head	No	Yes (330°)
Off-Camera Terminal	No	2.5 mm
Mobile App Compatibility	No	No
Secondary Illumination	No	No
Exposure Controls	Canon E-TTL / E-TTL II	Canon E-TTL / E-TTL II, TTL via Separate Commander, Manual
Flash Modes	None	Hi-Speed Sync, Second-Curtain Sync
High-Speed Sync / HSS	No	Yes
Second Curtain Sync	No	Yes
Slow Sync Mode	No	No
Stroboscopic Mode	No	No
BATTERY and PHYSICAL SPECS
Internal Power	-	4x AA (Alkaline, NiMH)
External Power-Pack	No	Yes
Weight	280.1g / 0.62 lb	405g / 0.89 lb
Dimensions	3.0 x 2.4 x 7.3" / 7.6 x 6.1 x 18.5 cm	2.5 x 3 x 7.5" / 64 x 76 x 190 mm