I got 3 Godox QTii's, for half the price of a profoto studio head, and they are quick, reliable and have even better color stability. (2x 400iis 1x600ii)
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Loved the video, Rob. No reason for anyone not heavily invested in Profoto already to get their A1. The Godox V1 outperforms it in too many ways and is 1/4th the price!
@@GKhanKutar Color can be easily adjusted and calculated in today's technology, don't panic too much on it, if you are familiar with Godox system, you will know which Kelvin you should use when you shoot fashion with its product. I am a fashion photographer, I don't see there is any problem when I use Godox products on my job, the result still excellent when you are really excel in photography.
Finally someone who tells it as it is ! I have seen so many you tubes saying the round head is such soft light compared to the normal rectangular light. Such utter Bow-Lox ! As you just said, it is a small light, therefore... Well done that man !!! BIG thumbs up.
Thank you very much for your in-depth analysis. I have shot about 60 weddings pretty much retired from weddings but for most of my weddings I used a quantium flash with fantastic results. I am coming out of retirement to shoot a wedding this weekend and the batteries are shot and I can’t get the replaced until Monday.The only gripe I every had was it could not be directly attached to the hot shoe. I was all set to buy the profoto and just thought I would double check with RUclips to see the other flashes available. I was able to buy new a Godox V1 and two extra batteries a Godox AD200Pro an AK-R1 accessory kit and a new Benro monopod for 1157.00. You saved me a bunch of money…
Agree I too would be amused to see how F-Stoppers could possibly find for Profoto A1 vs Godex V1 - except and unless you need full system compatibility with your current Profoto kit. Oh! I forgot, A1 must be better as it says "Pro...." on the flash. No, surely even F-Stoppers wouldn't advance that argument - would they? At the risk of blasphemy, I reflect upon and misappropriate Oliver Cromwell's words (in battle) .... "every army thinks God is on their side" - as I look at the name printed on my V1.
I’m all about paying for good quality products but I’ve always felt Profoto is ridiculously overpriced - like 3 x more expensive than it should be for what it is. I’ve been using Godox AD600’s for years now and very happy with the quality, reliability, light output and features. The V1 looks awesome and something I will eventually add to my lighting kit. Nice thorough review! Well done!
I'm torn. Back in 2014 I drooled over the b1 and was ready to shell out the money for it. I thought it was worth it's pricetag. But, now with other companies closing the performance gap so much, their equipment now seems overpriced. People will always shout "China!" "Copycats", to justify the price difference. I think something that will be really telling is whatever Paul C. Buff is currently working on. They've teased a more modern release, and if its similar to some of Profoto's lights in terms of features, it will be interesting to see what price it comes in at.
Profoto... I was tempted to buy some of their shiz a year ago, then did some research, and decided I wouldn't touch that junk with a 40 foot pole. They look sharp and professional, and are EXTREMELY well marketed, but for their over-inflated prices that's all you're getting, well marketed average products. Give a whole bunch of social influencers free shit and sponsorship, and you've got yourselves a money tree. Thank god we have a bunch of Tubers like YOU who give honest UNBIASED reviews so we can spend our money more wisely.
Big B You appear to have never worked in a serious studio. For years the only choices were Broncolor and Profoto for high end floor packs and the best range of light shapers. Broncolor was considered the higher end product, but was more expensive, while Profoto had better color, and made the Magnum reflector which was very popular. And they tended toward a bit more innovation than Bronnie. However I always went Profoto because of lower price and better color, plus they pioneered battery powered floor packs and monoheads for outdoor use which I love and use. Then there were the smaller scale one or two man studios who went for Elinkroms and other budget options. For years these budget alternatives were okay, but not as powerful or reliable for larger studio use. A funny thing has happened though, manufacturing costs and techniques have improved and these budget options are getting better all the time and have become good choices for a lot of serious studio use. And then there are wanna-be’s who think that studios invest tens of thousands of dollars only because of being duped by marketing. Get real. Pro flash gear was being made for a century before the RUclips influencers you seem to be hyper-aware of. Your statement makes you look like a very inexperienced and very immature amateur who does not have the budget for professional gear, and so slags-off the gear you secretly wish you could afford.
@@artistjoh lol. Yeah you're right, I AM an amateur, and have never worked in a studio, kudos for pointing that out, I knew from the get-go you were a sharp one lol. Doesn't mean I'm not entitled to an opinion does it? Also, thanks for the history lesson, didn't know all that, and while it's interesting, and obviously nostalgic for you, what happened in the past is irrelevant to me as a user NOW. When there are cost-effective and sometimes superior options out there, why would I NOT choose those? In much the same way as Sigma put the wind up Nikon and Canon by producing cheaper and ofter superior lenses in their Art series range, and Sony has done similar things with their camera bodies, older companies who have not adapted to the changing tech and cost structure, and who continue to keep their prices inflated, but who rely on clever marketing to continue to charge higher prices, are no good to me. The Profoto A1 is the perfect example. It's a piece of shit not worth anywhere near $1K US. My 'giving social media influencers free shit' was primarily aimed at the A1 marketing, because that's exactly what they did there. Then there are the other Profoto flashes and monolights that have similar (and often superior) competition for less money, from competitors like GodOx. But if you don't care, and want to keep supporting companies just because of the nostalgia, or because they used to be the go-to company, than cut loose bro, more power to ya! I'll use the money I save to educate and train myself so in your eyes I'm worthy of having an opinion. A pipe dream I know, YOU'RE NEVER SATISFIED WITH ME (sob sob), but it's a dream none the less lol. Peace and Love to ya :)
Big B you need to learn to express opinions in calmer, less dramatic terms to be taken seriously. Again, your lack of experience causes you to not understand why certain equipment is used in certain situations. In a studio environment you might have a dozen people handling the equipment and the gear is expected to last many years. A $10,000 device which lasts for 10 years of hard usage is a whole lot cheaper (at $1,000 per year) than a $2,000 alternative that lasts just one year. These are the sort of factors that a studio is interested in. Broncolor and Profoto both make gear that has proven itself to be dependable over the long term like that while budget alternatives have up until now tended to not be so dependable. If you have a $20,000 shoot in progress you cannot afford to have gear failures at crucial times. Godox is surprising a lot of us with their value for money, but the jury is still out on whether or not they make equipment that will still be operating reliably after 10 years. However, Godox and other budget manufacturers have really lifted their game in recent years and the quality differences are becoming less. That is good for all of us. Profoto was the company that first produced a speedlight-like flash that used studio-like light shapers. It was an excellent idea and has been very popular and as a result Godox has come in with a similar device at a better price. They have also introduced so e very good studio gear. I think it is great that they are doing that and that long term it should force some price reductions from Profoto and Broncolor. But a studio already heavily invested in Profoto light shapers is not going to rush into Broncolor, Elinkrom, Godox, etc overnight because these lighting systems are an integrated whole. For example, my floor pack works with my heads and they work with the shapers and so on. In addition Profoto control is built into the Phase One camera system. It works, is reliable, and gear that is nearly 20 years old works well with the newer items. It would cost a large fortune to change to another brand and several years of work to pay for it all and for what benefit? To get another system that works as well?The great advantage with Profoto is color. No other manufacturer is as good with color. And I know the gear will not cause me any troubles. You seem focused on a very minor product, the A1. I don’t use the A1 because I use the B1 system outdoors and it works brilliantly for me. The A1 is too small and limited for my needs but it and the Godox will be suitable for many people. However, you seem to equate the A1 with the entirety of Profoto products which is nonsense. You also have a tendency to think that professional photographers are idiots who buy equipment without any thought. I have around half a million dollars of equipment in my studio. I can assure you that when needing to spend big bucks I do it only by testing equipment thoroughly and considering the bigger picture of how it works with existing equipment, durability, and long term value. I look at specs, and I look at reviews, but I also negotiate. When you are a larger buyer you never pay the asking price for supplies. It is a reality that budget equipment has small margins for sellers and so discounts are less, but higher priced items do have larger margins and prices for customers like myself are substantially discounted. Shops tend to compete for the bigger customers and the discounts mean that the price differential between the premium brands and the budget ones are not as great as you expect from the actual asking prices.
@@artistjoh Holy crap bro! Just got home from work and discover with War and Peace Photography Edition on my doorstep! lol. Had a quick skim thru but don't have time to fully read, digest and respond, so that'll have to wait till tomorrow. My initial thought tho is that you seem pretty fired up and keen to spend a lot of time responding to someone (me) who you consider an amateur and not worth your time. A bit of a paradox, but you're the expert, so I'll defer to your better judgement lol. Let me get some sleep, then grab some popcorn at the shops on the morrow and get back to you! Chat Soon Bhagwan! :)
Big B You were so over the top with your comment and clearly have little experience in how things work in bigger studios so you fired me up to go into more detail than I normally would. Hopefully you have a little insight into how purchasing decisions are made, and I feel a little better for ranting in combat with over the top RUclips comments, so we both benefit :) I think the Godox V1 is looking like a fabulous product, but my Profoto gear is also fantastic equipment that I love using. If you ever get the chance to use Profoto or Broncolor floor packs, heads, and shapers I am sure you would love the experience and creative freedom the gear allows, and in the field there is nothing better than Profoto B1 and shapers for fashion shoots. The A1 and V1 are quite different beasts that are lighter and even more portable, but also much lower in light output so suit different kinds of jobs. Different horses for different courses.
Thanks for the detailed and practical review. One thing I haven't seen mentioned in this or other reviews is how well the AF aid lights work with various brands of mirrorless cameras. As an event shooter, this is vital information to me. I'll find out for myself in a few days, as I've just ordered a pair of V1s during Black Friday sales. The AF aid lights in my V860II and TT350 flashes do nothing for Sony bodies, though the one in my X2T-S seems to work. Fingers crossed...
Hi Robert, thanks for your ongoing informative concise reviews on Godox kit. You are now my goto reference on small lighting. I'm now 1 year into Godox, use regularly, like and consider my switch a totally positive transition. I sold 6 speedlights (4 Nikon speedlights, 2 Yongnuo) plus battery packs and a Profoto B2 kit to standardise mainly on multiple AD200s and one new V1. Saving was considerable. Like you I can't speak for long term longevity but think it doesn't need to endure as long as Profoto or Nikon lights to still offer great performance and value. I luckily sold my B2 just before newer B10 was announced so didn't drop as much as I might otherwise have done. Truth is Profoto make great kit, but so do Godox, why pay more unless your are heavily invested in Profoto and need same trigger compatibility.
Thank god for GODOX.......this company is proving that for YEARS the big companies have been slamming the photographers with over pricing and gouging. Profoto and the others that overprice because of their name is in for a big awakening and can go and depend on the photographers that are in it for the name on the flash, equipment etc......rather than the actual use. I am happy about all this but enraged about the last 29 years of my career getting hosed by the big companies.
Ok but wich company spend lot of money in R&D for the product , and witch company just wait for the product to copy ... It's not the production that cost a lot, it's the R&D !!
martin miller @jody amiet is right on this one. Godox is more about cloning than being a total innovator, and this particular speedlight category was pioneered by Profoto. However jody does not acknowledge the other big factor at play, and that is that older companies like Canon, Zeiss, Profoto, Phase One-Mamiya, Broncolor, etc grew up in an era when there were smaller numbers of photographers and costs per sale were higher. In today’s market the costs per sale have dropped dramatically as sales numbers have increased and these older companies are reluctant to change their pricing structure accordingly to reflect the new market realities. They have to change or go extinct. Instead they prefer to use cost reductions to increase profits. Companies like Godox and Sigma are doing well because they can now match the quality, sell at a lower price, and make more profit through volume. Gone is the era when Sigma and other budget manufacturers just made crap. I wish the traditional pro gear firms would wake up to themselves and get real with prices.
Typo on my datasheet for specs (that occured when I converted decimals to fractions) on the 1/4 power setting of the Godox V1. It is F11 not F11 9/10. Graph available on my community tab. Regarding omission of AF-assist discussion. At the time of recording, there was no clear answer as to how the production V1 would have it's af assist beam. Now I can say, it's just like the V860II. Not that I could compare against Profoto regardless, since Profoto does not make a Sony compatible A1, so the AF assist won't communicate with the Sony camera. Also Profoto A1 doesn't have reverse tilt on the head, the Godox V1 does. This is a nice feature for event photographers!
Thanks for review! As for me, the accuracy of the color temperature is more important than the price or speed of the pulse. It seems that 6300 Kelvin is not much different from 5700-5800K. If you shoot weddings, portraits, where it is important to accurately convey skin color, then PROFOTO looks more preferable. Overpay initially to save your time in the future when processing photos.
I personally don't buy the prominence in weddings/portraits because the % of time that you're using flash in 5600K is quite low. Indoor lighting is generally 3000-4300 in which either light would require gels, indoors off window light is closer to 6k (higher if it's overcast), in shade is 6-8k depending on strength of cover. The only time you're actually in 5600 is if you're shooting with your subject in direct sunlight, which most tend to avoid except as a rim light.
For studio portrait work, well, gels are cheap. For wedding/event work, I'm gonna want gels anyway to balance flash and ambient, so the slight coolness of the V1 is of no consequence.
Thank you RH, your work is valuable asset to the photographic community! Can the Profoto accessories be used on the Godox ,do they fit. I must say I am surprised with your research conclusions, I thought the Profoto would be superior in most instances.
Isn't it also true that the Profoto A1 is available for *only Canon and Nikon* where the Godox V1 is available for Canon, Nikon, Sony, Pentax, Panasonic/Olympus, and Fuji? I have two V1 units on order, can't wait until they get here. I just don't like the USB battery charger. Hopefully Godox will release a 'grownup' battery charger soon. With the cost difference you could buy FOUR Godox V1 speedlites, use them all at 1/256 power and do some amazing high speed stop motion photography.
I currently have no godox products but it may be time to pickup a couple of the tt600 flashes ,try them out see how the do before getting their larger more expensive items like the V1
Thanks so much for doing this comparison! My main concern with the V1 is the colour temp being so far from the AD400. I'd prefer not to have to use a 1/4 CTO when combining the two lights... But for that price, it's still very tempting. For the thermal protection, you mention a counter, rather than a thermostat being the measure for it. How long does the counter last?
hi.. very good video and information so clear about both between A1 and V1. i got profoto A1x for Sony…with my profoto ttl remote. can i allow use Godox V1 with Sony at the same time as second unit? question 2. about Godox V1 ‘s magnetic accessory kit. can i use on Profoto A1x… is it same size ? thanks . coz i want order some colour gel from Godox. thank you thank you . G.Lam
Godox keep inovating and delivering awesome products at extremely competitive prices. I love the ease of connectivty and performance of all of my Godox gear. It would be nice if Godox would release some advanced training on their products e.g. Multi Mode - Hi Sync (not HSS) on the AD400 Pro etc. I would like to see Godox release a reliable Speedlite cold/hot shoe clamps (other than their great S Bracket) as my Godox V860II S (Sony) struggles to be stable in any foot mounted clamp due to the fragile Sony Mi hotshoe interface. I am yet to try the Magmod Magrip. Have you tried it on a Sony/Godox flash?
A1 is great for anyone already committed to the Profoto system, probably a blessing given that they've now got a flash integrated with their triggering system. As for me, I'm already committed to Flashpoint (Godox via Adorama) so it's just a matter of whether to upgrade to the round head flash (answer: yes!)
I know a wedding shooter who has A1s with a pair of Profoto battery-powered monolights that have practical modeling lights built in, and those modeling lights have adjustable color temp. This makes them functional for both flash and constant light applications, which is really nice. That said, I'm sticking with V1s and AD200s. Decent LED video lights are dirt-cheap. Not quite as convenient, but for the price difference...
Thank you Rob, this is very informative. I was a Godox user for a few years, and switched to Profoto a few months ago. The only reason I did is because of the thermal protection kicking in with Godox. The way I shoot, more than 5 times, my AD200 entered thermal protection leaving me hanging. I LOVE my Godox but I can't risk it anymore in front of clients. Again, this is due the way I shoot, very fast with high outputs, but was a deal breaker for me.
@@rodneyturnerphoto Wedding photographer, and I shoot really fast trying to get moments between moments, if that make sense. Also during bridal party and family pictures in shoot rapid burst to see between moments. A lot of those are outside, and in HSS. So they are a combination of factors.
Vince Arredondo I totally understand. That’s been my reservation on buying gear since I have both. I think firmware can fix the A1’s issues. I hope Profoto continues listening to their customers to remain competitive. Godox has an amazing price which gets me thinking as I shoot weddings too. I may rent the a1 to see how it flows with my style.
@@rodneyturnerphoto I really like Godox, if they would fixed the thermal protection I wouldn't have switched. Is literally the only think I don't like and where it failed me.
Thank you very much for the in depth testing! Ever since the A1 had come out, I have been inquiring with Profoto if they could offer it with the Olympus / Panasonic foot / chip / firmware as they offer in the TTL-O Air Remote. The have resoundingly responded that they have no interest in offering that configuration, which given our investment in Profoto was quite disappointing. I've place the V1 on preorder (when it was announced), so once we have tested it at the studio, i have a feeling we will switch over all of our lighting to Flashpoint / Godox. I just want one system for our lighting, and I think Godox is forward thinking, especially for those of us not using Canon or Nikon.
Thanks for this comparison Robert. I have the Godox AD200 with circular dome head, how would this compare with the V1? I'm guessing the V1 is a little more portable and better suited if you want to place on the camera hotshoe, but not as powerful as the AD200?
Robert was wondering which shoot through umbrella and umbrella holder you were using on the monopod. Really loved the quality of light with the v1 and that umbrella
Hey thanks for the Video! I have a question that i'm researching right now. Will the accessories form each brand fit on each of those flashes? So is the diameter of the heads equal? I found different answers on the internet and now i'm wondering.
How is the color of the Godox compared to its studio flashes? I saw a video where a professional explained the huge advantage of having the colors match so he didn't have a color cast. The difference between Profoto and Godox doesn't really matter, the similarity between flashes of the same brand does! Imagine having these work together with the studio ones and having to edit all the photos because of an slight cast. Hope there is consistency between the Godox, that would make it a no brainer!
Excellent info. Concise, factual allowing most to clearly see that Godox is the way to go. Looks like Godox is really 'sticking it' to Profoto, but I also suspect Profoto had their design copied in defiance of any legal rights. Who can successfully due the Chinese? I saw the light (metaphorically) 8 months ago when I sold my Profoto B2 kit and 6 speedlights. Bought 3 X AD200s, round heads, mod kits etc, so think the V1 would be an excellent addition to my kit. For most I suspect that compelling Godex wins are... 1) relative price 2) battery power on standby 3) unmodified light pattern
I don't tend to use many of Godox's modifiers so I can't make a claim to their long term reliability. But I've used Profoto modifiers and don't find them to be anything special and consider them overpriced for how they feel.
@@familialoberaandolz3252 I can answer, godox modifiers are more or less 2mm bigger than profoto... so they are not compatible..... maybe :D :D :D dremel rulez
I've been testing the Godox V1 myself and it shows the Godox colour range change between shots.... I used burst mode on my Canon 6D (6fps) and set white balance to flash, and to K5600 everything on M and no ambient light. I set the flash to 1/128th M The shots showed it going warm and cool and back again between shots. Not much, but noticeable on the LCD screen. There were slight light output dips here and there but I can't figure out why the the colour variance is happening.
Plus, Profoto does not even offer the A1 in a Sony TTL!!! This is not even a choice for Sony users. Thanks for the comparison, I just pre-ordered one from Adorama!
Which brings up a question as I believe they have cited Sony being the reason they've yet to release a Sony compatible A1...How is Godox able to develop a fully compatible flash for Sony with no help from Sony, but Profoto can't do it on their own?
Was the thermal protection at 30 full power HSS flashes, or just 30 regular mode? That feels a little underwhelming if so. Thanks for all the great info.
I agree, I purchased the Profoto A1 and you are dead on about the battery life, it sucks. I managed to only get about 100 shots before it died. And yes, a lot of that time was it being on standby waiting for the next shot.
Hello Robert and thank you for your videos. I bought a V1 myself (Sony) and i use it a lot on master mode, especially in wedding receptions. But every time i enter the master mode the flash gets stuck in HSS. No matter the shutter speed. It doesn seem to affect the light output thought. You have any ideas/solutions why is this happening? Already updated to 1.3 and nothing changed. Thank you in advance.
If the Vi costs almost 1/4 the price of the A1, you can buy 2 V1's, use them at 1/2 power and have much faster recycle time, longer battery life and less heating issues, you can even buy 3 and use them at 1/3 power and still save money :-)
Does the V1 fit in the MagMod MagRing? Currently using 600ex-RT IIs and switching to Flashpoint AD200s. Debating on the 860 or V1 as well and we use the MagBox A Lot.
I started out with Flashpoint/Godox and loved them, but when it come to needing your flash to fire each and every time you click the shutter, Godox failed short. on a 3-5 rapid shot, it was bound to miss one or two. Profoto had a 100% fire rate. So Robert show me a test of the lights in action
I've already made videos to help reduce user error for misfires. I'll admit there's lots of things in the manual that are unintuitive (like how rechargeable batteries in the trigger will increase misfires), but provided the 3-5 rapid shots allow the light to recycle, I do not experience any misfires in that scenario, or in general. Just gotta know how to use the equipment properly.
Been using Godox/Flashpoint TT350, V850, V850II, V860II and AD200 with X1T-O and X1T-S and X2T-S triggers in event work for years. Never a misfire or failure to fire with one unusual exception: several years ago in one hotel with a ton of 2.4GHz radio interference that overwhelmed the TT350's radio. X1T worked fine. Today's channel-scanning feature probably would have resolved it.
Thanks for this, specially the output chart. I have to ask, the output of the V1 on 1/2 and 1/4 power is both listed the same, was that a typo or is that actual readings? Thanks also for listing the V860II in there as well. I am basically deciding between the V1 and the V860II at the moment and was curios about the output since both Profoto and Godox do not list GN values on both the A1 or the V1.
It's impressive that Godox not only copied the ProFoto A1 very well (including the name: A1 - V1), but they've made it better in some respects, and not any worse in most respects. They've also copied the MagMod-like attachments, and done so at 1/3 price.
Hi Robert, Thanks for the video. I was wondering if you know if the radio frequency will be compatible for a Canon 600EX-RT to trigger a V1? It seems like it should work with the Canon's like the Yongnuo's, that's my hope!
That has never been a part of Godox's designs, and I've never seen a Godox user mention "discovering" it, so I would not expect it to work in that way.
How about usability menus etc? How about the focus assist light ? Witch one takes feewer clicks to adjust the power to other units? Thanks for all the other info!
I think both offer rather simple displays, though the Profoto is probably more user friendly, specifically because of the bold UI, clean display, and integer outputs. One think I dislike about the Profoto's menu navigation is how the dial wraps around the screen in an irregular pattern, but I'm sure I'd adapt to it quickly. Focus assist light was impossible for me to test. Profoto A1 doesnt have a Sony model, so the Nikon version won't communicate with my shoe. Fewer clicks to adjust power to other units : same. Tap group once, adjust power output in full or tenth stops.
It's supposed to, although I'm a little aggravated that hasn't been resolved during the relase of the V1. It should have been ready at launch, because at this point nobody can use it off camera with a softbox.
Waiting for a V1 fuji... are they cross brand TTL? Can i use the fuji V1 with the nikon xpro trigger and have ttl? My 350 fuji is refusing that. If they are full cross brand a nikon V1 will be the next buy, have a fuji xpro also 😉
I use both systems and after two years of using Godox the V1 does not recycle the same , it takes longer and the light tone is not consistent. Profoto is really consistent, very easy to use and beautifully built. I’ll prefer Profoto 10 times over godox
TTL accuracy -> Profoto so much better. Crucial point and significant argument for reportage photographer. Its color temperature is very close to other profoto strobes. Big point too.
@@jacques424242 Canon user too. In the video yes, perfect conditions, stabilized light... nothing to do with the real conditions in which we use this kind of gear. This V1 has since shown all its faults: fragility, color cast, erratic ttl. I've been using Godox for a long time, but this time is over. No matter what the "tests" say, this range doesn't compare with others that are more expensive, which makes perfect sens.
Thanks for the info. I think I will cancel my Godox V1 order because the HSS overheating was my issue with the V860II. Do you find it's any better than that flash?
Robert Hall Photography Thanks. I guess I’ll have to stick with the Nikon. I really hope they can work on the overheating with a future flash or that Nikon would figure out wireless.
@@robhallphoto Would you happen to know if I used the X1T trigger if I could use a Nikon Flash on top of the hotshoe? I can't seem to find good info about it, but I guess ideally if I could use a Nikon flash on camera and some AD200's off camera I would get the best of both worlds. Would this work with TTL or only manual? Thanks for the help if you can!
Bloody hell!! You can get 4 V1s for the price of an A1, and the V1 is better. Well done Godox, this confirms my belief in them
I got 3 Godox QTii's, for half the price of a profoto studio head, and they are quick, reliable and have even better color stability. (2x 400iis 1x600ii)
I’m so glad I didn’t get the A1 👌🏻
Maybe but it's will take you 1h to have them setup 😭😭 the UI is a nightmare
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I was dumb forgot my login password. I would love any help you can give me!
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Loved the video, Rob. No reason for anyone not heavily invested in Profoto already to get their A1. The Godox V1 outperforms it in too many ways and is 1/4th the price!
@@GKhanKutar Color can be easily adjusted and calculated in today's technology, don't panic too much on it, if you are familiar with Godox system, you will know which Kelvin you should use when you shoot fashion with its product. I am a fashion photographer, I don't see there is any problem when I use Godox products on my job, the result still excellent when you are really excel in photography.
Finally someone who tells it as it is ! I have seen so many you tubes saying the round head is such soft light compared to the normal rectangular light. Such utter Bow-Lox ! As you just said, it is a small light, therefore...
Well done that man !!! BIG thumbs up.
Thank you very much for your in-depth analysis. I have shot about 60 weddings pretty much retired from weddings but for most of my weddings I used a quantium flash with fantastic results. I am coming out of retirement to shoot a wedding this weekend and the batteries are shot and I can’t get the replaced until Monday.The only gripe I every had was it could not be directly attached to the hot shoe. I was all set to buy the profoto and just thought I would double check with RUclips to see the other flashes available. I was able to buy new a Godox V1 and two extra batteries a Godox AD200Pro an AK-R1 accessory kit and a new Benro monopod for 1157.00. You saved me a bunch of money…
Anyone waiting for the fstoppers review? Love to see how Patrick would bend the facts to promote profoto 😂😂😂
I'm not gonna lie, I have a beef with their AD400 Pro vs. B10 video that I'm excited to test some of their claims.
Robert Hall Photography everyone called them out on the bullshit video and they deserved every bit of the criticism.
Fstoppers: Bought for and paid for - no different than most politicians in DC.
who is fstoppers?
Agree I too would be amused to see how F-Stoppers could possibly find for Profoto A1 vs Godex V1 - except and unless you need full system compatibility with your current Profoto kit. Oh! I forgot, A1 must be better as it says "Pro...." on the flash. No, surely even F-Stoppers wouldn't advance that argument - would they? At the risk of blasphemy, I reflect upon and misappropriate Oliver Cromwell's words (in battle) .... "every army thinks God is on their side" - as I look at the name printed on my V1.
I have been waiting for this video for months now... Great work Robert!
Start dropping the price now PROFOTO ..... The competition as now arrived !!!
why drop price when you can just sue them
You mean the "copy-tition has arrived. LOL
why dropping the price? the quality is on godox`side
@@neostephens8980 it's just a round head lol
Hien C Sue them loool you must be an idiot
I’m all about paying for good quality products but I’ve always felt Profoto is ridiculously overpriced - like 3 x more expensive than it should be for what it is. I’ve been using Godox AD600’s for years now and very happy with the quality, reliability, light output and features. The V1 looks awesome and something I will eventually add to my lighting kit. Nice thorough review! Well done!
I'm torn. Back in 2014 I drooled over the b1 and was ready to shell out the money for it. I thought it was worth it's pricetag. But, now with other companies closing the performance gap so much, their equipment now seems overpriced. People will always shout "China!" "Copycats", to justify the price difference. I think something that will be really telling is whatever Paul C. Buff is currently working on. They've teased a more modern release, and if its similar to some of Profoto's lights in terms of features, it will be interesting to see what price it comes in at.
@@robhallphoto But profoto is "Made In China"
Wow! Looks like I'll be going for V1s for my replacement lights!
Just got my Godox V1 today and it's *AWESOME* !!
Link to order?
Godox is REALLY a problem for Profoto! Great job as always Rob, thanks for the info!
probably why there are rumors of Profoto filing a patent infringement against godox
Sgt Jiggy's Photography & Camera LLC interesting, though I think the lawsuit is probably over this V1.
Profoto's giant ego and unsurpassed greed are its biggest problems.
Profoto... I was tempted to buy some of their shiz a year ago, then did some research, and decided I wouldn't touch that junk with a 40 foot pole. They look sharp and professional, and are EXTREMELY well marketed, but for their over-inflated prices that's all you're getting, well marketed average products. Give a whole bunch of social influencers free shit and sponsorship, and you've got yourselves a money tree. Thank god we have a bunch of Tubers like YOU who give honest UNBIASED reviews so we can spend our money more wisely.
Big B You appear to have never worked in a serious studio. For years the only choices were Broncolor and Profoto for high end floor packs and the best range of light shapers. Broncolor was considered the higher end product, but was more expensive, while Profoto had better color, and made the Magnum reflector which was very popular. And they tended toward a bit more innovation than Bronnie. However I always went Profoto because of lower price and better color, plus they pioneered battery powered floor packs and monoheads for outdoor use which I love and use.
Then there were the smaller scale one or two man studios who went for Elinkroms and other budget options. For years these budget alternatives were okay, but not as powerful or reliable for larger studio use. A funny thing has happened though, manufacturing costs and techniques have improved and these budget options are getting better all the time and have become good choices for a lot of serious studio use.
And then there are wanna-be’s who think that studios invest tens of thousands of dollars only because of being duped by marketing. Get real. Pro flash gear was being made for a century before the RUclips influencers you seem to be hyper-aware of. Your statement makes you look like a very inexperienced and very immature amateur who does not have the budget for professional gear, and so slags-off the gear you secretly wish you could afford.
@@artistjoh lol. Yeah you're right, I AM an amateur, and have never worked in a studio, kudos for pointing that out, I knew from the get-go you were a sharp one lol. Doesn't mean I'm not entitled to an opinion does it? Also, thanks for the history lesson, didn't know all that, and while it's interesting, and obviously nostalgic for you, what happened in the past is irrelevant to me as a user NOW. When there are cost-effective and sometimes superior options out there, why would I NOT choose those?
In much the same way as Sigma put the wind up Nikon and Canon by producing cheaper and ofter superior lenses in their Art series range, and Sony has done similar things with their camera bodies, older companies who have not adapted to the changing tech and cost structure, and who continue to keep their prices inflated, but who rely on clever marketing to continue to charge higher prices, are no good to me. The Profoto A1 is the perfect example. It's a piece of shit not worth anywhere near $1K US. My 'giving social media influencers free shit' was primarily aimed at the A1 marketing, because that's exactly what they did there. Then there are the other Profoto flashes and monolights that have similar (and often superior) competition for less money, from competitors like GodOx.
But if you don't care, and want to keep supporting companies just because of the nostalgia, or because they used to be the go-to company, than cut loose bro, more power to ya! I'll use the money I save to educate and train myself so in your eyes I'm worthy of having an opinion. A pipe dream I know, YOU'RE NEVER SATISFIED WITH ME (sob sob), but it's a dream none the less lol.
Peace and Love to ya :)
Big B you need to learn to express opinions in calmer, less dramatic terms to be taken seriously. Again, your lack of experience causes you to not understand why certain equipment is used in certain situations. In a studio environment you might have a dozen people handling the equipment and the gear is expected to last many years. A $10,000 device which lasts for 10 years of hard usage is a whole lot cheaper (at $1,000 per year) than a $2,000 alternative that lasts just one year. These are the sort of factors that a studio is interested in. Broncolor and Profoto both make gear that has proven itself to be dependable over the long term like that while budget alternatives have up until now tended to not be so dependable. If you have a $20,000 shoot in progress you cannot afford to have gear failures at crucial times.
Godox is surprising a lot of us with their value for money, but the jury is still out on whether or not they make equipment that will still be operating reliably after 10 years. However, Godox and other budget manufacturers have really lifted their game in recent years and the quality differences are becoming less. That is good for all of us.
Profoto was the company that first produced a speedlight-like flash that used studio-like light shapers. It was an excellent idea and has been very popular and as a result Godox has come in with a similar device at a better price. They have also introduced so e very good studio gear. I think it is great that they are doing that and that long term it should force some price reductions from Profoto and Broncolor.
But a studio already heavily invested in Profoto light shapers is not going to rush into Broncolor, Elinkrom, Godox, etc overnight because these lighting systems are an integrated whole. For example, my floor pack works with my heads and they work with the shapers and so on. In addition Profoto control is built into the Phase One camera system. It works, is reliable, and gear that is nearly 20 years old works well with the newer items. It would cost a large fortune to change to another brand and several years of work to pay for it all and for what benefit? To get another system that works as well?The great advantage with Profoto is color. No other manufacturer is as good with color. And I know the gear will not cause me any troubles.
You seem focused on a very minor product, the A1. I don’t use the A1 because I use the B1 system outdoors and it works brilliantly for me. The A1 is too small and limited for my needs but it and the Godox will be suitable for many people. However, you seem to equate the A1 with the entirety of Profoto products which is nonsense.
You also have a tendency to think that professional photographers are idiots who buy equipment without any thought. I have around half a million dollars of equipment in my studio. I can assure you that when needing to spend big bucks I do it only by testing equipment thoroughly and considering the bigger picture of how it works with existing equipment, durability, and long term value. I look at specs, and I look at reviews, but I also negotiate. When you are a larger buyer you never pay the asking price for supplies. It is a reality that budget equipment has small margins for sellers and so discounts are less, but higher priced items do have larger margins and prices for customers like myself are substantially discounted. Shops tend to compete for the bigger customers and the discounts mean that the price differential between the premium brands and the budget ones are not as great as you expect from the actual asking prices.
@@artistjoh Holy crap bro! Just got home from work and discover with War and Peace Photography Edition on my doorstep! lol. Had a quick skim thru but don't have time to fully read, digest and respond, so that'll have to wait till tomorrow. My initial thought tho is that you seem pretty fired up and keen to spend a lot of time responding to someone (me) who you consider an amateur and not worth your time. A bit of a paradox, but you're the expert, so I'll defer to your better judgement lol. Let me get some sleep, then grab some popcorn at the shops on the morrow and get back to you! Chat Soon Bhagwan! :)
Big B You were so over the top with your comment and clearly have little experience in how things work in bigger studios so you fired me up to go into more detail than I normally would. Hopefully you have a little insight into how purchasing decisions are made, and I feel a little better for ranting in combat with over the top RUclips comments, so we both benefit :) I think the Godox V1 is looking like a fabulous product, but my Profoto gear is also fantastic equipment that I love using. If you ever get the chance to use Profoto or Broncolor floor packs, heads, and shapers I am sure you would love the experience and creative freedom the gear allows, and in the field there is nothing better than Profoto B1 and shapers for fashion shoots. The A1 and V1 are quite different beasts that are lighter and even more portable, but also much lower in light output so suit different kinds of jobs. Different horses for different courses.
Thanks for the detailed and practical review. One thing I haven't seen mentioned in this or other reviews is how well the AF aid lights work with various brands of mirrorless cameras. As an event shooter, this is vital information to me. I'll find out for myself in a few days, as I've just ordered a pair of V1s during Black Friday sales. The AF aid lights in my V860II and TT350 flashes do nothing for Sony bodies, though the one in my X2T-S seems to work. Fingers crossed...
Screw Profoto, Broncolor and Elinchrom! Thank you Godox for making professional photography fun and affordable again.
Exactly, light is light!
Nah not broncolor. They are the only one that has products that are worth the costs.
@@hdmartyh nope! way too expensive and outdated.
Alex H profoto quality of light is very different!
@@207888 paid eeeeeextra for your "quality"
Hi Robert, thanks for your ongoing informative concise reviews on Godox kit. You are now my goto reference on small lighting.
I'm now 1 year into Godox, use regularly, like and consider my switch a totally positive transition. I sold 6 speedlights (4 Nikon speedlights, 2 Yongnuo) plus battery packs and a Profoto B2 kit to standardise mainly on multiple AD200s and one new V1. Saving was considerable. Like you I can't speak for long term longevity but think it doesn't need to endure as long as Profoto or Nikon lights to still offer great performance and value. I luckily sold my B2 just before newer B10 was announced so didn't drop as much as I might otherwise have done. Truth is Profoto make great kit, but so do Godox, why pay more unless your are heavily invested in Profoto and need same trigger compatibility.
Ive standardized on Godox. Its a great system.
I switch from YN to Godox and i just love Godox its sooooooooo perfect ♥
That's who I switched from too and they've been fantastic.
Good accurate review highlighting the important stuff, not just the glossy stuff. Tks.
Thank god for GODOX.......this company is proving that for YEARS the big companies have been slamming the photographers with over pricing and gouging. Profoto and the others that overprice because of their name is in for a big awakening and can go and depend on the photographers that are in it for the name on the flash, equipment etc......rather than the actual use. I am happy about all this but enraged about the last 29 years of my career getting hosed by the big companies.
Ok but wich company spend lot of money in R&D for the product , and witch company just wait for the product to copy ... It's not the production that cost a lot, it's the R&D !!
martin miller @jody amiet is right on this one. Godox is more about cloning than being a total innovator, and this particular speedlight category was pioneered by Profoto. However jody does not acknowledge the other big factor at play, and that is that older companies like Canon, Zeiss, Profoto, Phase One-Mamiya, Broncolor, etc grew up in an era when there were smaller numbers of photographers and costs per sale were higher. In today’s market the costs per sale have dropped dramatically as sales numbers have increased and these older companies are reluctant to change their pricing structure accordingly to reflect the new market realities. They have to change or go extinct. Instead they prefer to use cost reductions to increase profits. Companies like Godox and Sigma are doing well because they can now match the quality, sell at a lower price, and make more profit through volume. Gone is the era when Sigma and other budget manufacturers just made crap. I wish the traditional pro gear firms would wake up to themselves and get real with prices.
Nice answer for lots of people's question
Very helpful comparison. Thanks!
Many many thanks for always have honest and pro test.
Typo on my datasheet for specs (that occured when I converted decimals to fractions) on the 1/4 power setting of the Godox V1. It is F11 not F11 9/10. Graph available on my community tab.
Regarding omission of AF-assist discussion. At the time of recording, there was no clear answer as to how the production V1 would have it's af assist beam. Now I can say, it's just like the V860II. Not that I could compare against Profoto regardless, since Profoto does not make a Sony compatible A1, so the AF assist won't communicate with the Sony camera.
Also Profoto A1 doesn't have reverse tilt on the head, the Godox V1 does. This is a nice feature for event photographers!
Robert Hall Photography Professor which one would you recommend between the V1 and the AD200?
Thanks for clarifying. I was wondering how 1/2 and 1/4 power could produce identical results.
Thanks , that was an immensely informative and a honest review . Kudos
very convincing comparison, thanks for your video, greeting from Germany!
Rob this was awesome man and thanks for saving beginners like like me a ton of money. GODOX is the future without a doubt.
the game changer is the shap of the light in the models eyes!
I love you for this video! Consider you an educator now as opposed to just a RUclipsr.
Thanks for review! As for me, the accuracy of the color temperature is more important than the price or speed of the pulse. It seems that 6300 Kelvin is not much different from 5700-5800K. If you shoot weddings, portraits, where it is important to accurately convey skin color, then PROFOTO looks more preferable. Overpay initially to save your time in the future when processing photos.
I personally don't buy the prominence in weddings/portraits because the % of time that you're using flash in 5600K is quite low. Indoor lighting is generally 3000-4300 in which either light would require gels, indoors off window light is closer to 6k (higher if it's overcast), in shade is 6-8k depending on strength of cover. The only time you're actually in 5600 is if you're shooting with your subject in direct sunlight, which most tend to avoid except as a rim light.
For studio portrait work, well, gels are cheap. For wedding/event work, I'm gonna want gels anyway to balance flash and ambient, so the slight coolness of the V1 is of no consequence.
4:07 - Profoto users, pay attention here.
Great Review! Exactly what I was looking for!
Thank you Robert, very straight forward and easy to follow. Nice work.
This guy is good! "The Lighting King"
Very useful. thanks Robert.
Thank you I really appreciate it for all the detail information that you touch on your videos
Pe-ordered mine ... thanks for the review
Did you record the green/magenta shifts on the two lights? That's almost more important for color accuracy.
Thanks for the comparison!
Great work as always. V1 looks nice.
Thank you RH, your work is valuable asset to the photographic community! Can the Profoto accessories be used on the Godox ,do they fit. I must say I am surprised with your research conclusions, I thought the Profoto would be superior in most instances.
Interesting video. I’d like to see a comparison between Canon Speedlites & the V1.
Good comparison,Rob !
Thanks for this review video. Very fair, very useful. Look forward to purchasing the Godox!
Isn't it also true that the Profoto A1 is available for *only Canon and Nikon* where the Godox V1 is available for Canon, Nikon, Sony, Pentax, Panasonic/Olympus, and Fuji?
I have two V1 units on order, can't wait until they get here. I just don't like the USB battery charger. Hopefully Godox will release a 'grownup' battery charger soon.
With the cost difference you could buy FOUR Godox V1 speedlites, use them all at 1/256 power and do some amazing high speed stop motion photography.
Yup!
Excellent content, thank you.
Another great review!
Great honest review - thumbs up!
Great vid. Thanks for putting it together.
I currently have no godox products but it may be time to pickup a couple of the tt600 flashes ,try them out see how the do before getting their larger more expensive items like the V1
Thanks so much for doing this comparison! My main concern with the V1 is the colour temp being so far from the AD400. I'd prefer not to have to use a 1/4 CTO when combining the two lights... But for that price, it's still very tempting. For the thermal protection, you mention a counter, rather than a thermostat being the measure for it. How long does the counter last?
Well done
Great informative video man! Well done!!
Great video! What is the umbrella diffuser that you are using at the shoot in this video? Thanks!
Would love too see another video like this with the Profoto A1X or A10
hi.. very good video and information so clear about both between A1 and V1. i got profoto A1x for Sony…with my profoto ttl remote. can i allow use Godox V1 with Sony at the same time as second unit? question 2. about Godox V1 ‘s magnetic accessory kit. can i use on Profoto A1x… is it same size ? thanks . coz i want order some colour gel from Godox. thank you thank you . G.Lam
Godox keep inovating and delivering awesome products at extremely competitive prices. I love the ease of connectivty and performance of all of my Godox gear. It would be nice if Godox would release some advanced training on their products e.g. Multi Mode - Hi Sync (not HSS) on the AD400 Pro etc. I would like to see Godox release a reliable Speedlite cold/hot shoe clamps (other than their great S Bracket) as my Godox V860II S (Sony) struggles to be stable in any foot mounted clamp due to the fragile Sony Mi hotshoe interface. I am yet to try the Magmod Magrip. Have you tried it on a Sony/Godox flash?
so the V1 has the fastest duration in any speedlite? need compact fast lights to freeze skateboarding
A1 is great for anyone already committed to the Profoto system, probably a blessing given that they've now got a flash integrated with their triggering system.
As for me, I'm already committed to Flashpoint (Godox via Adorama) so it's just a matter of whether to upgrade to the round head flash (answer: yes!)
I know a wedding shooter who has A1s with a pair of Profoto battery-powered monolights that have practical modeling lights built in, and those modeling lights have adjustable color temp. This makes them functional for both flash and constant light applications, which is really nice. That said, I'm sticking with V1s and AD200s. Decent LED video lights are dirt-cheap. Not quite as convenient, but for the price difference...
Thank you Rob, this is very informative. I was a Godox user for a few years, and switched to Profoto a few months ago. The only reason I did is because of the thermal protection kicking in with Godox. The way I shoot, more than 5 times, my AD200 entered thermal protection leaving me hanging. I LOVE my Godox but I can't risk it anymore in front of clients. Again, this is due the way I shoot, very fast with high outputs, but was a deal breaker for me.
Vince Arredondo what type of photography do you do?
@@rodneyturnerphoto Wedding photographer, and I shoot really fast trying to get moments between moments, if that make sense. Also during bridal party and family pictures in shoot rapid burst to see between moments. A lot of those are outside, and in HSS. So they are a combination of factors.
Vince Arredondo I totally understand. That’s been my reservation on buying gear since I have both. I think firmware can fix the A1’s issues. I hope Profoto continues listening to their customers to remain competitive. Godox has an amazing price which gets me thinking as I shoot weddings too. I may rent the a1 to see how it flows with my style.
@@rodneyturnerphoto I really like Godox, if they would fixed the thermal protection I wouldn't have switched. Is literally the only think I don't like and where it failed me.
Vince Arredondo that is very important. What’s your opinion on battery life?
Thank you very much for the in depth testing! Ever since the A1 had come out, I have been inquiring with Profoto if they could offer it with the Olympus / Panasonic foot / chip / firmware as they offer in the TTL-O Air Remote. The have resoundingly responded that they have no interest in offering that configuration, which given our investment in Profoto was quite disappointing. I've place the V1 on preorder (when it was announced), so once we have tested it at the studio, i have a feeling we will switch over all of our lighting to Flashpoint / Godox. I just want one system for our lighting, and I think Godox is forward thinking, especially for those of us not using Canon or Nikon.
Great video. You helped me to take the decision. Subscribed!
Hello, do you know if the Godox V1 modifiers will work on the Profoto A1?
Thanks for this comparison Robert. I have the Godox AD200 with circular dome head, how would this compare with the V1? I'm guessing the V1 is a little more portable and better suited if you want to place on the camera hotshoe, but not as powerful as the AD200?
hey, where did You get the sekonic ? I am looking for one everywhere!
Robert was wondering which shoot through umbrella and umbrella holder you were using on the monopod.
Really loved the quality of light with the v1 and that umbrella
It's a Photek softlighter. Not sure what mount we used there.
Robert Hall Photography thanks
Hey thanks for the Video! I have a question that i'm researching right now. Will the accessories form each brand fit on each of those flashes? So is the diameter of the heads equal? I found different answers on the internet and now i'm wondering.
How is the color of the Godox compared to its studio flashes?
I saw a video where a professional explained the huge advantage of having the colors match so he didn't have a color cast. The difference between Profoto and Godox doesn't really matter, the similarity between flashes of the same brand does!
Imagine having these work together with the studio ones and having to edit all the photos because of an slight cast.
Hope there is consistency between the Godox, that would make it a no brainer!
Just shoot some gray cards and buy some sheets of gel. 1/8, 1/4 and 1/2 CTO oughta do the trick. Cheap stuff.
Excellent info. Concise, factual allowing most to clearly see that Godox is the way to go.
Looks like Godox is really 'sticking it' to Profoto, but I also suspect Profoto had their design copied in defiance of any legal rights. Who can successfully due the Chinese?
I saw the light (metaphorically) 8 months ago when I sold my Profoto B2 kit and 6 speedlights. Bought 3 X AD200s, round heads, mod kits etc, so think the V1 would be an excellent addition to my kit.
For most I suspect that compelling Godex wins are...
1) relative price
2) battery power on standby
3) unmodified light pattern
Hi, Thanks for your video. I have a question ...the modifiers from Godox are compatible to Profoto? Thks in advance
I don't tend to use many of Godox's modifiers so I can't make a claim to their long term reliability. But I've used Profoto modifiers and don't find them to be anything special and consider them overpriced for how they feel.
Robert Hall Photography .....my question is....could I use the Godox modifiers on the Profoto Flash?
@@familialoberaandolz3252 I can answer, godox modifiers are more or less 2mm bigger than profoto... so they are not compatible..... maybe :D :D :D dremel rulez
I've been testing the Godox V1 myself and it shows the Godox colour range change between shots....
I used burst mode on my Canon 6D (6fps) and set white balance to flash, and to K5600 everything on M and no ambient light.
I set the flash to 1/128th M
The shots showed it going warm and cool and back again between shots. Not much, but noticeable on the LCD screen.
There were slight light output dips here and there but I can't figure out why the the colour variance is happening.
You saved my a ton
Plus, Profoto does not even offer the A1 in a Sony TTL!!! This is not even a choice for Sony users. Thanks for the comparison, I just pre-ordered one from Adorama!
Which brings up a question as I believe they have cited Sony being the reason they've yet to release a Sony compatible A1...How is Godox able to develop a fully compatible flash for Sony with no help from Sony, but Profoto can't do it on their own?
Was the thermal protection at 30 full power HSS flashes, or just 30 regular mode? That feels a little underwhelming if so. Thanks for all the great info.
30 regular
@@robhallphoto - But 30 regular *full power* flashes; right?
@@JaredRibic yes.
Robert Hall Photography How many is the V860 II?
Gave you the 1000th like! :)
I agree, I purchased the Profoto A1 and you are dead on about the battery life, it sucks. I managed to only get about 100 shots before it died. And yes, a lot of that time was it being on standby waiting for the next shot.
Hello Robert and thank you for your videos. I bought a V1 myself (Sony) and i use it a lot on master mode, especially in wedding receptions. But every time i enter the master mode the flash gets stuck in HSS. No matter the shutter speed. It doesn seem to affect the light output thought. You have any ideas/solutions why is this happening? Already updated to 1.3 and nothing changed. Thank you in advance.
If the Vi costs almost 1/4 the price of the A1, you can buy 2 V1's, use them at 1/2 power and have much faster recycle time, longer battery life and less heating issues, you can even buy 3 and use them at 1/3 power and still save money :-)
yes but, that's basically limited to umbrellas so not really something that applies to all or most workflows.
which 1 batter for wedding photo shot godox v860iic and v1 ? what is difference round head and regular head flash
Keeping it so 💯💯💯💯
Great detailed video, I'm getting a Pixapro GIO 1 next month!
Does the V1 fit in the MagMod MagRing? Currently using 600ex-RT IIs and switching to Flashpoint AD200s. Debating on the 860 or V1 as well and we use the MagBox A Lot.
What camera and lense combo to test out the speedlights?
I started out with Flashpoint/Godox and loved them, but when it come to needing your flash to fire each and every time you click the shutter, Godox failed short. on a 3-5 rapid shot, it was bound to miss one or two. Profoto had a 100% fire rate. So Robert show me a test of the lights in action
I've already made videos to help reduce user error for misfires. I'll admit there's lots of things in the manual that are unintuitive (like how rechargeable batteries in the trigger will increase misfires), but provided the 3-5 rapid shots allow the light to recycle, I do not experience any misfires in that scenario, or in general. Just gotta know how to use the equipment properly.
Been using Godox/Flashpoint TT350, V850, V850II, V860II and AD200 with X1T-O and X1T-S and X2T-S triggers in event work for years. Never a misfire or failure to fire with one unusual exception: several years ago in one hotel with a ton of 2.4GHz radio interference that overwhelmed the TT350's radio. X1T worked fine. Today's channel-scanning feature probably would have resolved it.
Thanks for this, specially the output chart. I have to ask, the output of the V1 on 1/2 and 1/4 power is both listed the same, was that a typo or is that actual readings? Thanks also for listing the V860II in there as well. I am basically deciding between the V1 and the V860II at the moment and was curios about the output since both Profoto and Godox do not list GN values on both the A1 or the V1.
It's in pinned comment that it was a typo.
congrats to your great video. And also thx for your helpfull informations!!
It's impressive that Godox not only copied the ProFoto A1 very well (including the name: A1 - V1), but they've made it better in some respects, and not any worse in most respects. They've also copied the MagMod-like attachments, and done so at 1/3 price.
Shots fired.... Sniff test
Hi Robert, Thanks for the video. I was wondering if you know if the radio frequency will be compatible for a Canon 600EX-RT to trigger a V1? It seems like it should work with the Canon's like the Yongnuo's, that's my hope!
That has never been a part of Godox's designs, and I've never seen a Godox user mention "discovering" it, so I would not expect it to work in that way.
How about usability menus etc? How about the focus assist light ? Witch one takes feewer clicks to adjust the power to other units? Thanks for all the other info!
I think both offer rather simple displays, though the Profoto is probably more user friendly, specifically because of the bold UI, clean display, and integer outputs. One think I dislike about the Profoto's menu navigation is how the dial wraps around the screen in an irregular pattern, but I'm sure I'd adapt to it quickly.
Focus assist light was impossible for me to test. Profoto A1 doesnt have a Sony model, so the Nikon version won't communicate with my shoe.
Fewer clicks to adjust power to other units : same. Tap group once, adjust power output in full or tenth stops.
@@robhallphoto Thank you Robert !!!!
Hey Rob, how is the V1 going to attach to my octaboxes? Is there are a new s type bracket for bowens mount coming?
It's supposed to, although I'm a little aggravated that hasn't been resolved during the relase of the V1. It should have been ready at launch, because at this point nobody can use it off camera with a softbox.
Any one tried to mont a A1 gel kit on a V1? Dose it fit? Or use
Profoto OCF color effects gel pack to make geks for an V1?
seem you got sponsor from Adorama ?
How about the a10? Any improvement in standby performance?
Waiting for a V1 fuji... are they cross brand TTL? Can i use the fuji V1 with the nikon xpro trigger and have ttl? My 350 fuji is refusing that. If they are full cross brand a nikon V1 will be the next buy, have a fuji xpro also 😉
Yes they will still be cross-compatible so long as you have the proper master on camera.
Does it recharge over the usb port? Can it be used with the godox pb960 external battery pack?
I use both systems and after two years of using Godox the V1 does not recycle the same , it takes longer and the light tone is not consistent. Profoto is really consistent, very easy to use and beautifully built. I’ll prefer Profoto 10 times over godox
TTL accuracy -> Profoto so much better. Crucial point and significant argument for reportage photographer. Its color temperature is very close to other profoto strobes. Big point too.
This probably depends on the camera brand. In the video, eTTL exposure was virtually identical. Maybe you're not shooting Canon?
@@jacques424242 Canon user too. In the video yes, perfect conditions, stabilized light... nothing to do with the real conditions in which we use this kind of gear. This V1 has since shown all its faults: fragility, color cast, erratic ttl. I've been using Godox for a long time, but this time is over. No matter what the "tests" say, this range doesn't compare with others that are more expensive, which makes perfect sens.
Will the Profoto A1 OCF work on the Godox V1?
Thanks for the info. I think I will cancel my Godox V1 order because the HSS overheating was my issue with the V860II. Do you find it's any better than that flash?
Nope, if anything the thermal protection kicks in sooner on the V1.
Robert Hall Photography Thanks. I guess I’ll have to stick with the Nikon. I really hope they can work on the overheating with a future flash or that Nikon would figure out wireless.
@@robhallphoto Would you happen to know if I used the X1T trigger if I could use a Nikon Flash on top of the hotshoe? I can't seem to find good info about it, but I guess ideally if I could use a Nikon flash on camera and some AD200's off camera I would get the best of both worlds. Would this work with TTL or only manual? Thanks for the help if you can!
Does anyone know how to get the modeling light on the V1 to stay on without turning off until the battery dies?