Thank you, that was very helpful! I don’t have Godox speedlite; I currently use Altura, but your lighting techniques for indoor and outdoor settings were handy. Thanks again!
Good video showing the Godox V1Pro C. I have that same speedlight and I use it with either a Canon R or the R6MKII. (I realize the R is an older camera, but it gives me great color and results). So, here's my take on Godox vs Canon speedlights. I agree that Canon is making lights that aren't backwards compatible. Not sure why. But a few years ago, a photographer, who has a channel on here, did a comparison between Canon speedlights, Godox, and one or two others. His name is Neil van Niekerk. And he definitely knows lighting. His review showed the Canon being the best when using ETTL. Now, that was a few years ago. I shoot a lot of event photography, (and based on his review) I use a Canon 600 EXII-RT, which I don't think you can get anymore except used. It has excellent everything: color, consistency, you name it. I have the Godox V1Pro C and I've used it at events to try it out. Godox has come a long way with their ETTL because it does an excellent job too. I really don't want any front light on my subjects, so I don't use the front light. Just my way of shooting. Oh, and if I can't use walls (I never use a ceiling), I put the diffuser on the Canon, or Godox, and tilt it up 45 degrees and (still using ETTL) it gives me perfect light. I use my ISO to give me the correct exposure, for the most part, although at times to bring in the background I'll drag my shutter quite a bit. Flash stops movement so using a 24-105mm Canon lens I sometimes go as low as 1/15 of a second with sharp results. I should end by saying I leave the diffuser on both the Canon and Godox all the time, even when bouncing off walls. I like the larger light spread right out of the box. Anyway, hope this helps some people looking for ways to light an event. I don't shoot weddings anymore but when I did, I shot all the pre wedding and the receptions the same way. Would I recommend the Godox V1 Pro, yes, definitely. And if you can latch onto a good used Canon 600EXII-RT, get it, you won't regret it. And if you get the Canon speedlight use the rechargeable Eneloop batteries. I shoot entire 4-6-hour events and never have to change out batteries.
Thanks! Yes those Envelop batteries the black ones and the white ones are both great AA's. I had thought about finding a Canon 600. BH Photo has the Canon 430exiii for about $299 I believe, it's just not always strong enough (And a few other issues), which is why I'm sure you're using the 600. I'm really liking the V1 Pro! I've had a little more time since the video release to use it. I agree I don't love the top of the camera flash either. The only time we really go top of camera is when my wife is shooting the girls getting ready, and me running around at a big reception with people spread out everywhere. lol, which is why we have our last wedding we will be photographing in late Nov. I'm too old for these really long wedding. Thanks!
@guyphoto9437...It helped me. If you ever see this: do you ever use a bounce card with your diffuser when your head is angled up at 45 degrees or even off a wall for that matter. Unlikely a need ever on the latter I would imagine. Anyway thanks again - I am a hobbyist only. EDIT: I just looked around and saw a review saying the front light effectively replaces the bounce card. Hmmmm, I guess with light spread/fall off I follow that....
@@jamesmgreen15 Technically, yes, the front light does essentially replace the bounce card, however, since I don't like front lighting, I don't use the light. In the past I've used the bounce card, typically I would angle my flash up about 60 degrees or so and use the bounce card. It does fill in shadows, but if I can use a wall beside or behind me, I'll use it. And you really don't need a diffuser on the flash if you're bouncing it off a wall alongside or behind you. I just do it because I'm used to doing it and I think, without empirical knowledge, that it gives me greater light spread and somewhat softer light. Again, I don't know that for a fact, I just do it.
@@guyphoto9437 Great idea! I was curious to how harsh that front light was gonna be, as I haven’t got to a wedding with it just yet.. it does seem to be pretty accurate as far as exposure goes. I haven’t really seen much fluctuation. I shoot mostly with the Godox V1 right now and it does a good job. Just thought I’d try the V1 Pro! Appreciate it!!
Thank you, that was very helpful! I don’t have Godox speedlite; I currently use Altura, but your lighting techniques for indoor and outdoor settings were handy. Thanks again!
Thank you! Hope it helped, and thank you for watching!
Good video showing the Godox V1Pro C. I have that same speedlight and I use it with either a Canon R or the R6MKII. (I realize the R is an older camera, but it gives me great color and results). So, here's my take on Godox vs Canon speedlights. I agree that Canon is making lights that aren't backwards compatible. Not sure why. But a few years ago, a photographer, who has a channel on here, did a comparison between Canon speedlights, Godox, and one or two others. His name is Neil van Niekerk. And he definitely knows lighting. His review showed the Canon being the best when using ETTL. Now, that was a few years ago. I shoot a lot of event photography, (and based on his review) I use a Canon 600 EXII-RT, which I don't think you can get anymore except used. It has excellent everything: color, consistency, you name it. I have the Godox V1Pro C and I've used it at events to try it out. Godox has come a long way with their ETTL because it does an excellent job too. I really don't want any front light on my subjects, so I don't use the front light. Just my way of shooting. Oh, and if I can't use walls (I never use a ceiling), I put the diffuser on the Canon, or Godox, and tilt it up 45 degrees and (still using ETTL) it gives me perfect light. I use my ISO to give me the correct exposure, for the most part, although at times to bring in the background I'll drag my shutter quite a bit. Flash stops movement so using a 24-105mm Canon lens I sometimes go as low as 1/15 of a second with sharp results. I should end by saying I leave the diffuser on both the Canon and Godox all the time, even when bouncing off walls. I like the larger light spread right out of the box. Anyway, hope this helps some people looking for ways to light an event. I don't shoot weddings anymore but when I did, I shot all the pre wedding and the receptions the same way. Would I recommend the Godox V1 Pro, yes, definitely. And if you can latch onto a good used Canon 600EXII-RT, get it, you won't regret it. And if you get the Canon speedlight use the rechargeable Eneloop batteries. I shoot entire 4-6-hour events and never have to change out batteries.
Thanks! Yes those Envelop batteries the black ones and the white ones are both great AA's. I had thought about finding a Canon 600. BH Photo has the Canon 430exiii for about $299 I believe, it's just not always strong enough (And a few other issues), which is why I'm sure you're using the 600. I'm really liking the V1 Pro! I've had a little more time since the video release to use it. I agree I don't love the top of the camera flash either. The only time we really go top of camera is when my wife is shooting the girls getting ready, and me running around at a big reception with people spread out everywhere. lol, which is why we have our last wedding we will be photographing in late Nov. I'm too old for these really long wedding. Thanks!
@guyphoto9437...It helped me. If you ever see this: do you ever use a bounce card with your diffuser when your head is angled up at 45 degrees or even off a wall for that matter. Unlikely a need ever on the latter I would imagine. Anyway thanks again - I am a hobbyist only. EDIT: I just looked around and saw a review saying the front light effectively replaces the bounce card. Hmmmm, I guess with light spread/fall off I follow that....
@@jamesmgreen15 Technically, yes, the front light does essentially replace the bounce card, however, since I don't like front lighting, I don't use the light. In the past I've used the bounce card, typically I would angle my flash up about 60 degrees or so and use the bounce card. It does fill in shadows, but if I can use a wall beside or behind me, I'll use it. And you really don't need a diffuser on the flash if you're bouncing it off a wall alongside or behind you. I just do it because I'm used to doing it and I think, without empirical knowledge, that it gives me greater light spread and somewhat softer light. Again, I don't know that for a fact, I just do it.
@guyphoto9437 Thank you for sharing your knowledge.
@@guyphoto9437 Great idea! I was curious to how harsh that front light was gonna be, as I haven’t got to a wedding with it just yet.. it does seem to be pretty accurate as far as exposure goes. I haven’t really seen much fluctuation. I shoot mostly with the Godox V1 right now and it does a good job. Just thought I’d try the V1 Pro! Appreciate it!!
Brilliant real world usage for us to evaluate things. By golly......I really might.
@@jamesmgreen15 thank you’
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Thanks my friend!
Bro how many times do you have to repeat the same information for christ sake
@@willawtry5119 Have a great day thanks for watching!