AD200 Pro Review
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- Опубликовано: 9 сен 2024
- I took the Godox AD200 Pro into the field and did some other testing to compare it to what I normally shoot with the XPLR and speedlights, and how it compares to the older AD200 model. Here's the link to it on Amazon: amzn.to/3mZZKT4
I was just gifted one of these and I’m really loving it so far! Thank you for your review, I hope I get lots of use out of this lighting setup. 😊
Hope you enjoy it!
Once again thank you for a very thoughtful and extensive review! Very very useful!!!!
Thanks for the review. I have just acquired my AD200 (Christmas present) and am playing with it. I really enjoy your videos. I am an amateur and have not done much in the way of property shoots but your advice is really useful as it introduces to me some aspects that I had not previously considered. I now begin my trawl through your older videos and look forward to that enjoyment and instruction. Thanks again. David (Milton Keynes, UK)
Great review. Thanks 4 your time.
I just bought the AD 200 Pro from BH for $299 last night. I also picked up the wireless transmitter for Olympus. I have been using my Nikon SB900 for years but time to add a little more power. I use them for a little fill fish out doors. I am wondering about using the modeling light to help me when I am shooting my 4x5 just to help focus.
Very informative and right bracket im looking for. Do u have the link to buy that from amazon/ebay?
😊thank you.
A great review! I own the AD200 Pro, and its color temperature with the fresnel head is 500 kelvin cooler than my Xplor 600 Pro. (the 600 showing up as 5600-5800, the 200 at 6100-6300). I replaced the fresnel head, but the issue still persists. My speedlights also tend to be slightly cooler, depending on power output, so part of me is wondering if it is the 600 Pro instead.
Have you ever run into a similar issue? It makes using the 600 as key, and the 200 as fill difficult.
The flashbulb head for the 200 Pro doesn't have that problem, but it might be color cast from the rooms I have tested it in.
Thanks! Curious what method you used to measure the resultant Kelvin.
thank you!!
Hi Nathan. First of all thank you for your books and videos, they are great. And second, I want to buy this AD200 pro but while I was searching for it online I saw another one, the Neewer vision 4, it is inexpensive and in theory has more power than the AD200, what do you think about that one? Will it be good enough to do flambient?
Thanks! I cover topics on why, and what lights, with things to consider in my lighting guide, here's a link if you'd like to check that out: amzn.to/3Nm2cxu
@@NathanCoolPhoto thank you for your answer, I will read that one.
Thanks much for this review, Nathan. I've found videos from the University of Cool (or, Cool U.) to be invaluable. I wonder if the accessory round head for the AD200/AD200Pro might ameliorate or eliminate the issues you've encountered with the stock Fresnel head. Also, I think that tenth stop power adjustment resolution (with no custom function to reset to .3 stop) would make me crazy. I rely on my AD200s and will probably be getting a third one in the near future. The Pro version isn't worth the additional $50 for my use case.
Thanks David. I hate to add bandaids to something that, at this price, Godox should have resolved, so I'm not a fan of adding modifiers where on other lights I use I don't have to.
Very good information, thank you. I'm always tempted when Godox puts out something new, but on this I will pass.
Good review. Thanks! What about the bulb head? I would think that would spread out better. Also, there are ad-on domes. Have you tried either of these on the AD200?
The 10th increment setting on the AD200 Pro is very annoying. I wish go docs would release a firmware choice that would allow 1/3 increments.
Came just to thumbs up. Be back later to watch.
Great video Nathan! I don't have the Pro version, but the info was helpful with my use of the original AD200. Did you consider using the bare bulb with the 5 inch reflector? I recently got the reflector but haven't used it yet. A couple reviews I saw said that the reflector puts out more light and I think it would eliminate the issues you've identified with the Fresnel head.
Thanks Yuri. Adding the reflector I'd think would make it harder to lay down or put in a holster, making carrying it more difficult. Feels also like a bandaid to a problem Godox should fix.
I use the Magmod Magsphere modifier over the fresnel head. It works great.
Thanks Ken. Great modifier. My main point though is that gear should come with these solutions to solve their problems, or better yet, solve their problems so that additional gear isn't needed :)
Hey Nathan, if you ever do another video for the 200pro, can you do it with the bulb head attachment?
Thanks for the review. It looks like you had paper in the battery compartment of the AD200 Pro, maybe that is why you were having issues putting the battery in?
Hi Bruce, no paper in the battery compartment :)
Am wondering if you’ve had a chance to test out the geekoto gt200. it’s supposed to rival the ad200 pro and is cheaper.
i’m in the market for either of these but trying to keep spending down. been using speedlights but it’s time for a more powerful flash. i’ve seen some regular ad200s for a bit cheaper than the pro version and wondering if i should just spend more on the pro or would the regular suffice?
Hi Nathan! Thank you for the review. I'm just getting started in the real estate photography business. So far, I have an SB-800 and a YN-660 that I use with RF-603II triggers. I'm hoping to add a bigger light to my setup, but money is an issue at this point. I noticed Yongnuo is supposed to be releasing a YN-200, which is their version of the AD-200. Do you know anything about it? It's supposed to be cheaper than the Godox, and it would work with my existing triggers, but there's not much info about it yet. Thanks again for your helpful RUclips channel and ebooks. You've taught me a lot!
Hi Michael, I cover the YN-200 and other gear in my lighting guide, here's a link if you haven't checked it out yet: www.amazon.com/dp/B07Z9KKGCS
Hi Nathan, which lens do you use for your RE photograpghy? You can send a link to your other video if you have the answer there
Hi Paul, I use different lenses for different things, but it's not so much "what", but "why", and how that also fits into your budget, sensor size, camera brand, etc. I talk about this in greater detail throughout my REP series, here's a link if you want to check that out: www.amazon.com/gp/product/B078NLRKNM?ref_=series_rw_dp_labf
It would be helpful to know exactly which 'Speedlight' you are comparing to.
I show that in the earlier video where I did the speedlight comparison testing, where you'll notice I was using a Flashpoint R2 Zoom for the full round of tests. It's a bit like splitting hairs at that point though since most speedlights test the same for power output when comparing them to bigger lights.
I bought the ad 200 pro today. When I turn it on it constantly makes a clicking sound. Does anyone have the same problem?
Send it back. Get another. No flash should make clicking sounds when turned on.
Did you test the other bulb options? What stand mount do you recommend?
I break down the various gear and such throughout my REP series, in fact I have various links to stands and such in my lighting guide e-book, here's the series: www.amazon.com/gp/product/B078NLRKNM?ref_=series_rw_dp_labf
What power setting are you using? Do you get a feel for it by doing a few test shot?
It depends widely based on room, other lights, and more. My REP series digs into that, and my lighting guide e-book has more detail, including lighting tables for the various flash units, here's a link: www.amazon.com/dp/B07Z9KKGCS
Aren't you able to change it to 1/3 stop increments in the Custom Settings menu?
Unless I'm missing something, no. You can change that for TTL, but not when in manual mode. If there is some hidden, undocumented way, please let me know.
What light stands are those ?
Flashpoint air cushioned, I also have recommendations for lighting gear in my lighting guide, here's the link if you want to check that out: amzn.to/2zi0VHN
What tripod is this?
If you're referring to the light stand, it's this: amzn.to/3Q9HOlu
@@NathanCoolPhoto thank you
Hey Nathan, isn't there something in settings where you can change the increments?
Hi Michaela. Unless I'm missing something, no. You can change that for TTL, but not when in manual mode. If there is some hidden, undocumented way, please let me know.
@@NathanCoolPhoto I found an article at flashavoc.com/godox-xpro-flashpoint-r2pro-add-0-1-stop-adjustments/ . I guess you can't change that on the flash but you can make a change on the transmitter via firmware , so at least they'll match. Would that help?
@@NathanCoolPhoto it's written a little funky. I think they have some typographic errors in the text, but it says, "once updated to firmware version 1.3, the ad600 pro slash xplor 600 Pro now only provide the option of 0.1 stop increments when adjustments directly on the flash interface. Though the flash will also follow the transmitter settings if the transmitter is set to 0.3 stop increments instead."
Your link is broken :( Seems like hoop-jumping to change my transmitter...should come default to the other lights they carry.
@@NathanCoolPhoto Thank you for the comparison. To change the increments in M setting, check out the custom function settings. Go to F6 and change 0.1 display to OFF. Hope this helps.
Same with V860iii. ⅒ increment is really irritating. 1 full stop would be ok for me.