I would cut and wrap a 1/16" thick (or thicker) Styrofoam around the flash to protect it. Enclose it with hair band, or wide rubber band to hold it into place. But make sure the sensor, flash, and the buttons are not covered up.
I believe from a durability standpoint, the AD200 and AD200Pro are the same (same casing). I believe only the internals might be different (ie. the AD200Pro can handle more bursts at full power before overheating) and things like that, but for the most part, they are the same. I would say that if you don't burst shoot a lot, the AD200 on sale could be the better value as it seems to be about $50-60 less than the AD200Pro. If you're a working pro doing a lot of shooting, then the AD200Pro may make sense. Both are not the most durable lights out there, but for the money, they do offer a lot of the features of bigger lights that cost more. Portability is the AD200/AD200Pro's biggest asset.
I really like the AD200. Its power, pricepoint and design are fantastic for a range of applications when a speedlight isnt quite enough, and you dont need power of a 500/600 watt head. However, they are NOT built tough. They will not take a drop from any height onto any surface, so need to be very careful when mounted on stands. As a precaution, in many situations, I will use with the EC-200 extension head, so that the AD200 can be mounted at base of stand and somewhat protected from impact in the event the stand topples over. I haven't used the AD200PRO, but even with the new design, I suspect it is just as fragile and needs to be used with care.
@@OmaGhomrawi Why didnt you buy the pack to head extension cable EC200 so if it drops only the flash tube drops not the pack, Use the Godox Q-Type Multifunctional clamp to clamp the pack to your stand so the whole thing is mor stable and even if it does drop you wont damage you pack. For a couple of $$ its silly not to.
@@vodoo5553 I was not aware of the extension and adapter. I didn't think about it until the flash unit fall. Absolutely it is an option to save the flash.
@@OmaGhomrawi makes the head much lighter and easier to balance. I clamp the pack to the stand to act as a counter weight and it was really worth it. Quick tip attach a quick release plate to clamp and pack so you can just snap it to you stand
@@vodoo5553 The reason I didn't buy it and why I got the eVolve AD200 Pro is because I have a number of other Ad models, 600 and 360II models. 600 is heavy, and the 360II while excellent, they have a cord and external battery pack. By getting this extension it will be like the 360II...which I have 5 units of, and it would be pointless using this Evolv that I plan to pack more simply. I just need to alsways use sandbags. thats all.
You are right that the menus are slightly improved, however, I am not sure how many would ever look at the menu after making sure it is in the right channel and group. Then you just do all the settings from the trigger. But it is a good fallback if you are combining it with another system, and use S1/S2 triggering.
@@OmaGhomrawi I did not drop any of the older AD200 units which I posses (and still work perfectly ok). I do not feel any particular urge to buy some new AD200 PRO because I do not have butterfingers. So no help from my side: you are still the best candidate for the test.
I can understand the best quality of light on the Pro one because (maybe) is a feature that brings a plus to the photos, but I can’t understand why this endorsing of the AD200 Pro vs the cheaper AD200 on the basis of that the 1mm raised edge to a (same) plastic LCD is the main breakthru change, when there are on the market 10USD silicon cases that are way better for shock than any “new design”.😊 and the advise to change a perfect functioning item with another due to some scratches not mentioning the posibility of buying a cheap case fot the old one, withowr any result in better photography skills is consumerism, not a sincere reviewing, as i can see
@@OmaGhomrawi thank you. That means it should work fine with the 120cm Octa too when the sun is not acting as the backlight. Anyways I'll buy a smaller softbox then if I face any serious problems! THANKS a lot
@@OmaGhomrawi You should have test it. After 1 years, you are on your own. This like the Profoto A1, Canon 600EX II-RT, Nikon SB-5000, Sony HVL-F60M overheat/shutdown. Not built for the working pros. 200ws is nothing when shooting thru a softbox. You loose 3 to 5 f-stops.
I wish it has the ATG Auto2 feature like ATG's Quantum QFlash T2 & ATG's Metz 60CT-4. These two never overheat nor shutdown. And still using them today. Remember those two flashes? Nevertheless, this is ATG's world best selling flash. And the price that OEM or Profoto can not beat.
@@angelisone I don't know the Quantum QFlash T2, just did a quick search about it. Seems I'm not from this age :D I usually use Godox AD200 when doing portraiture and product photography... Never faced a problem. However I used it once in a photoshoot at full power to freeze motion at high shutter speed, it has roughly one second recycle time so I had to bump up ISO in order to reduce the flash power thus the recycle time.
@@OmaGhomrawi ATG/Godox/flash companies know that many flash photographers will never test the flash out to see if it is really made for the working pros. ASA/ISO100 Subject @ 3m (10") Bare bulb Full power What is your F-Stop? How many bursts until its overheat & shutdown? Bumping up the ISO is cheating & not a true test. Why do you think many paid reviewers (claimed pros) will not say or why they shoot bokeh?
Awesome video‼️🙏 Quick question: I have a Sony a6500. When I buy the AD200Pro, do I need to buy anything else for my camera? A trigger or something? If Yes, which one? It’s for real estate photography. Please advise. Thanks. 🙏
This flash is referred to as an "off-camera" flash, meaning you will need a trigger placed on your camera's hotshoe to fire it. X1-T or X-Pro will do the trick... X1-T is just smaller and cheaper. Does exactly the same thing.
Hi sir I have godox v1 and ad 200pro. My question is if I use high speed sync on both of these, how much power do I lose? And if I buy a variable ND filter, which stop number is the best option for me to shoot at day time 2-5stop or 6-9stop? I'm interested in freewell variable nd filter. Is that filter provide me better quality for shooting backlight?
Does the H200R Round Head work on AD200 Pro. None of the sites are showing it works and read some reviews on B&H that it doesn't. In that case what version of round head can be used on AD200 Pro?
Hey Shery. I've used the 600BM couple times. For my type of work I prefer AD200 Pro. I shoot Product / Food / Portrait outdoors (ad200 pro at full power, the fill fills the subject) I used it in this video ruclips.net/video/5ndZ7p_LZio/видео.html However the 600BM is more powerfull you can shoot against the sun and make the sky darker than the subject even in the afternoon. it also has faster recycle time when you shoot fast motion. You can attach the 600BM on bigger softboxes such as 120cm or 160
It depends on the focal length. I use it as a fill light at full or half power with 90cm octagonal softbox when the sun is acting as a backlight. I don't believe it works well if the sun is on a side and you like to fill the other one. It's not strong enough in day light to make extreme separation with underexposed background.
It all depends on how far away the flash is to the subject, and if any modifier is used. A speedlight in a softbox has enough power to compete with the sun's exposure, if placed close enough to the subject... it all depends. Especially if using flash without HSS which greatly reduces flash output. BUT, in real terms, when using a flash with any type of modifier I would suggest going with AD600. You can never have too much power when it comes to using flash outdoors. You can always turn flash power down. If you dont have enough power, your only option is to move light closer.
Mine took a bump on the top left corner, mini heart attack as well. Thankfully it still operates. And the screen was not cracked. I think of i got the older version. It wouldn't of survived
@@WaqasNasir will the 2 ad200 pros provide same output as ad400 pro? I mean on paper its 200w+200w=400. But does light intensity add up linearly like this?
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Yes you can... I own both and have the adb2... I purchased the pro version first and about two weeks ago I bought the wistro one because I found it on sale for $240 vs $350 for the pro... It works great...
@@BenLovell80 yeah no problem... The only concern I have is about color output.. From my understanding the pro version is better but I dont want one side cool and the other orange when using them separated... I guess gels will help...
I purchased the pack to head extension.Its less likely to fall and if it does you wont damage the pack. Everyone with AD200 should get one and a case so you can attach pack to bottom of stand to help keep stable. AD200 Head extender www.amazon.co.uk/Godox-EC200-Remote-Separation-Extension/dp/B07D497YXN AD200 Case www.amazon.co.uk/Fomito-Portable-Pouch-Pocket-Monolight/dp/B07L5DDBJ6/ref=pd_lpo_sbs_421_img_2?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1&refRID=0FED1NAQNQV9AS5C556M
Use sandbags and get the extension so the flash is not 6' in the air if your light stand should fall over. www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/1408243-REG/godox_ec200_extension_for_ad200_flash.html?sts=pi&pim=Y
Thanks man I really appreciate the responses and encouragement with your followers, wich software are you using for your videos and can you do a tutorial for beginners. Thanks
Austine Odhiambo i use adobe premiere for video editing and adobe after effects for Motion Graphics. Unfortunately, I dont get much views for tutorial videos. I don’t know why! So I decided to suspend these kind of videos until I have maybe more than 10k subscribers cause Im gonna be wasting time now. I find Lenses and cameras videos likey to have more hits.
I would cut and wrap a 1/16" thick (or thicker) Styrofoam around the flash to protect it. Enclose it with hair band, or wide rubber band to hold it into place. But make sure the sensor, flash, and the buttons are not covered up.
I believe from a durability standpoint, the AD200 and AD200Pro are the same (same casing). I believe only the internals might be different (ie. the AD200Pro can handle more bursts at full power before overheating) and things like that, but for the most part, they are the same. I would say that if you don't burst shoot a lot, the AD200 on sale could be the better value as it seems to be about $50-60 less than the AD200Pro. If you're a working pro doing a lot of shooting, then the AD200Pro may make sense. Both are not the most durable lights out there, but for the money, they do offer a lot of the features of bigger lights that cost more. Portability is the AD200/AD200Pro's biggest asset.
I really like the AD200. Its power, pricepoint and design are fantastic for a range of applications when a speedlight isnt quite enough, and you dont need power of a 500/600 watt head. However, they are NOT built tough. They will not take a drop from any height onto any surface, so need to be very careful when mounted on stands. As a precaution, in many situations, I will use with the EC-200 extension head, so that the AD200 can be mounted at base of stand and somewhat protected from impact in the event the stand topples over. I haven't used the AD200PRO, but even with the new design, I suspect it is just as fragile and needs to be used with care.
You described the product and the situation very well bro.
@@OmaGhomrawi Why didnt you buy the pack to head extension cable EC200 so if it drops only the flash tube drops not the pack,
Use the Godox Q-Type Multifunctional clamp to clamp the pack to your stand so the whole thing is mor stable and even if it does drop you wont damage you pack.
For a couple of $$ its silly not to.
@@vodoo5553 I was not aware of the extension and adapter. I didn't think about it until the flash unit fall. Absolutely it is an option to save the flash.
@@OmaGhomrawi makes the head much lighter and easier to balance. I clamp the pack to the stand to act as a counter weight and it was really worth it.
Quick tip attach a quick release plate to clamp and pack so you can just snap it to you stand
@@vodoo5553 The reason I didn't buy it and why I got the eVolve AD200 Pro is because I have a number of other Ad models, 600 and 360II models. 600 is heavy, and the 360II while excellent, they have a cord and external battery pack. By getting this extension it will be like the 360II...which I have 5 units of, and it would be pointless using this Evolv that I plan to pack more simply. I just need to alsways use sandbags. thats all.
You are right that the menus are slightly improved, however, I am not sure how many would ever look at the menu after making sure it is in the right channel and group. Then you just do all the settings from the trigger. But it is a good fallback if you are combining it with another system, and use S1/S2 triggering.
Sure we dont look at the flash menu at all. We make all setting from the trigger.
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You could always let the newer AD200Pro fall from about 2m height to check if the new design was worth the extra money...
Patrizio d'Alessandro try it and let me know
@@OmaGhomrawi That was a suggestion to you
@@patriziodalessandro1693 Im fine, I like to learn from your experience.
@@OmaGhomrawi I did not drop any of the older AD200 units which I posses (and still work perfectly ok). I do not feel any particular urge to buy some new AD200 PRO because I do not have butterfingers. So no help from my side: you are still the best candidate for the test.
I don't understand why you're wasting your time. That's was my point of view based on my experience, which may means nothing to you. Best of luck!
I can understand the best quality of light on the Pro one because (maybe) is a feature that brings a plus to the photos, but I can’t understand why this endorsing of the AD200 Pro vs the cheaper AD200 on the basis of that the 1mm raised edge to a (same) plastic LCD is the main breakthru change, when there are on the market 10USD silicon cases that are way better for shock than any “new design”.😊 and the advise to change a perfect functioning item with another due to some scratches not mentioning the posibility of buying a cheap case fot the old one, withowr any result in better photography skills is consumerism, not a sincere reviewing, as i can see
I wrap mine in foam when using outdoors and have dropped it several times with no damage
Thanks for posting this video!
Currently looking at these, this is exactly what I needed to know. Definitely seems to be worth the extra money! Thanks!
I believe the Pro copy definitely worth it
Great video!
Will the ad200 pro provide sufficient power to light a 120cm (4ft) umbrella softbox for daylight photoshoots?
I use 90cm Octabox and it works as a good fill light, when the sun is acting as a backlight
@@OmaGhomrawi thank you. That means it should work fine with the 120cm Octa too when the sun is not acting as the backlight. Anyways I'll buy a smaller softbox then if I face any serious problems!
THANKS a lot
I’m trying to figure out how to take the bulb out of the bulb holder. Any help?
Oma Ghomrawl, how many full power (100%) until unit overheat or shutdown?
And what was your maximum distances when shooting 2.4GHz TTL?
never tested the heat and transmission distance, I usually use it in between 3 to 10 meters distance.
@@OmaGhomrawi You should have test it. After 1 years, you are on your own.
This like the Profoto A1, Canon 600EX II-RT, Nikon SB-5000, Sony HVL-F60M overheat/shutdown. Not built for the working pros.
200ws is nothing when shooting thru a softbox. You loose 3 to 5 f-stops.
I wish it has the ATG Auto2 feature like ATG's Quantum QFlash T2 & ATG's Metz 60CT-4.
These two never overheat nor shutdown. And still using them today.
Remember those two flashes?
Nevertheless, this is ATG's world best selling flash.
And the price that OEM or Profoto can not beat.
@@angelisone I don't know the Quantum QFlash T2, just did a quick search about it. Seems I'm not from this age :D
I usually use Godox AD200 when doing portraiture and product photography... Never faced a problem.
However I used it once in a photoshoot at full power to freeze motion at high shutter speed, it has roughly one second recycle time so I had to bump up ISO in order to reduce the flash power thus the recycle time.
@@OmaGhomrawi ATG/Godox/flash companies know that many flash photographers will never test the flash out to see if it is really made for the working pros.
ASA/ISO100
Subject @ 3m (10")
Bare bulb
Full power
What is your F-Stop?
How many bursts until its overheat & shutdown?
Bumping up the ISO is cheating & not a true test.
Why do you think many paid reviewers (claimed pros) will not say or why they shoot bokeh?
Good video but you were incorrect about one thing, The Xpro trigger can be set to 1/10 to control the 1/10th power on the AD200 Pro.
Thank you for correcting me
You might be interested in watching as well the A100 pro vs AD200 pro ruclips.net/video/Vj57MgrDgQg/видео.html
Thank you sir! Great video! Answered all my questions!
Great to hear!
Awesome video‼️🙏
Quick question:
I have a Sony a6500. When I buy the AD200Pro, do I need to buy anything else for my camera?
A trigger or something? If Yes, which one? It’s for real estate photography. Please advise.
Thanks. 🙏
Sure you need a trigger. check this amzn.to/32caMIH
I use Xpro trigger it has a bigger screen and more control buttons
pick the ones for sony Xpro-s
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This flash is referred to as an "off-camera" flash, meaning you will need a trigger placed on your camera's hotshoe to fire it. X1-T or X-Pro will do the trick... X1-T is just smaller and cheaper. Does exactly the same thing.
Thanks everyone. I got the flash and the X-Pro trigger. Working perfectly‼️🙏👉👏
Hi sir I have godox v1 and ad 200pro. My question is if I use high speed sync on both of these, how much power do I lose?
And if I buy a variable ND filter, which stop number is the best option for me to shoot at day time 2-5stop or 6-9stop? I'm interested in freewell variable nd filter. Is that filter provide me better quality for shooting backlight?
2-5 stops works fine I believe
Honestly I have no idea how much power you will lose when using high speed sync
@@OmaGhomrawi in my test, I lost the power of my Godox v1 approximately 2.5 stops of the light.
Why is there music around 1:30 when you're clearly talking??
Does the H200R Round Head work on AD200 Pro. None of the sites are showing it works and read some reviews on B&H that it doesn't. In that case what version of round head can be used on AD200 Pro?
Hey, I did not have the chance to try H200R. Better to contact Godox itself, you find the best answer there
Yes the round head works for both
You can also get the bumper case on amazon made from silicone
They make a sleeve for those now.
Is it true AD200 pro has battery issue?
In the last two year I did not face such a problem
@@OmaGhomrawi Thanks. Is it okay to use ad200 pro with godox 120l parabolic softbox? I mean do I need to use full power always?
@@passh9558 120 is too big for the ad200.
The bigger the softbox the more light power you need.
I do recommend 80 or 90cm size instead
@@OmaGhomrawi Can I light full of the model with 90?
@@passh9558 if you place the light 2 meters away. Anyhow the 120cm modifier works, I meant not recommend for outdoors shoots
Ad200pro vs ad600bm..which one is best acording to u bro?
Hey Shery. I've used the 600BM couple times. For my type of work I prefer AD200 Pro. I shoot Product / Food / Portrait outdoors (ad200 pro at full power, the fill fills the subject)
I used it in this video ruclips.net/video/5ndZ7p_LZio/видео.html
However the 600BM is more powerfull you can shoot against the sun and make the sky darker than the subject even in the afternoon. it also has faster recycle time when you shoot fast motion.
You can attach the 600BM on bigger softboxes such as 120cm or 160
Awesome video
Is it enough power to use in bright sun? I'm thinking to get the ad400pro.
It depends on the focal length. I use it as a fill light at full or half power with 90cm octagonal softbox when the sun is acting as a backlight.
I don't believe it works well if the sun is on a side and you like to fill the other one.
It's not strong enough in day light to make extreme separation with underexposed background.
It all depends on how far away the flash is to the subject, and if any modifier is used. A speedlight in a softbox has enough power to compete with the sun's exposure, if placed close enough to the subject... it all depends. Especially if using flash without HSS which greatly reduces flash output. BUT, in real terms, when using a flash with any type of modifier I would suggest going with AD600. You can never have too much power when it comes to using flash outdoors. You can always turn flash power down. If you dont have enough power, your only option is to move light closer.
Mine took a bump on the top left corner, mini heart attack as well. Thankfully it still operates. And the screen was not cracked. I think of i got the older version. It wouldn't of survived
Get a dual head and put two AD 200 if required to use against sun .. and when not required use one ... more versatile than having one AD 400
@@WaqasNasir will the 2 ad200 pros provide same output as ad400 pro? I mean on paper its 200w+200w=400. But does light intensity add up linearly like this?
Can the ad200pro’s light stay on as a lamp or no? Thanks!
Yea it can stay on but isn't that bright... Equal to your smartphone torch brightness
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Oma Ghomrawi thanks for the reply, so a qt400 would be better for that then
Brian Benjamin i didn’t try ad400 yet. I used ad600 once and it has decent continuous light brightness.
@@brianbenjamin4574 i believe you can get an led attachment for continuous lighting
can it be use as continues light?
Noli Pugay no, the modeling light is not that bright
you can get an led continuous attachment i believe
is this compatible with canon st e3 rt ?
No you have to get godox trigger XPro
Does anyone know if you can you mix an AD200 and AD200 Pro with the AD-B2 dual bulb head?
I don't really know
Yes you can... I own both and have the adb2... I purchased the pro version first and about two weeks ago I bought the wistro one because I found it on sale for $240 vs $350 for the pro... It works great...
@@Perro_salvaje_ Excellent, thanks for letting me know
@@BenLovell80 yeah no problem... The only concern I have is about color output.. From my understanding the pro version is better but I dont want one side cool and the other orange when using them separated... I guess gels will help...
500 shoots at full power, Waaaaw
Great video, much appreciate the advice!
“This is the old one i believe “ the fuck you owned it . You must be 100% sure
This was a fantastic review!!!!
Thank you for watching Frankie! Do you have the old ad200 or planning to buy one ?
This was actually helpful. Liked and subb'd!
Thanks for watching Louis :)
Nice Video
the new design will help prevent from falling? what? 😂
Did not say that. SKIP THE VIDEO if you don't' like the content and enjoy the rest of your day :)
@@OmaGhomrawi u did say that and ur being a douche bag
@@lensvision3293 which is still retarded because it can still fall regardless of "display part"
@@lensvision3293 just be more mindful with what you say and add to your videos.
@@RyanREAX Umm can you just pack your small 1 pixel common sense and go away
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I purchased the pack to head extension.Its less likely to fall and if it does you wont damage the pack.
Everyone with AD200 should get one and a case so you can attach pack to bottom of stand to help keep stable.
AD200 Head extender
www.amazon.co.uk/Godox-EC200-Remote-Separation-Extension/dp/B07D497YXN
AD200 Case
www.amazon.co.uk/Fomito-Portable-Pouch-Pocket-Monolight/dp/B07L5DDBJ6/ref=pd_lpo_sbs_421_img_2?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1&refRID=0FED1NAQNQV9AS5C556M
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Use sandbags and get the extension so the flash is not 6' in the air if your light stand should fall over. www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/1408243-REG/godox_ec200_extension_for_ad200_flash.html?sts=pi&pim=Y
if it was falling over .... its your fault ... not godox .... what is this for a strange video .... wtf
There are no doubts it is my faut, however, the round edge design is more harmful for the screen.
Nice video, but we'll need an English sub for people from different zones that were not used to your accent
Please use the auto generated subtitles.
Wow..
md monirul hope this video save your next purchase
Hope am first to comment
Austine Odhiambo I believe you’re Austin :D
Do you have any Godox products ?
Nop am a beginner in photography just learning in youtube all I need to know ,in the future I will surely own one
Austine Odhiambo i wish you all the best in your learning journey. feel free to ask if you need something
Thanks man I really appreciate the responses and encouragement with your followers, wich software are you using for your videos and can you do a tutorial for beginners. Thanks
Austine Odhiambo i use adobe premiere for video editing and adobe after effects for Motion Graphics.
Unfortunately, I dont get much views for tutorial videos. I don’t know why!
So I decided to suspend these kind of videos until I have maybe more than 10k subscribers cause Im gonna be wasting time now.
I find Lenses and cameras videos likey to have more hits.