The knob you refer to as a tightening knob for the bare bulb attachment, is not for securing the bare bulb, but for securing certain light modifiers.....
The older AD200 does work with Fuji, I have two. The Fuji functionality wasn’t included on first release but became available with the subsequent release of an X1 unit for Fuji cameras.
I wish RUclips had the option for us to give a video multiple likes. I'd love to give you two: one for the fine review and the images, and the other for collared white dress shirt, cufflinks, and for looking so sharp 😎👏
Thorough review Dustin and always from a professional viewpoint. My two AD200’s transformed my photography so I’m a big fan. Also helps to live 30 minutes from Adorama lol.
Great review like always, Dustin. I love the AD200 and AD200 Pro - I've nearly completely moved on from my AD600 to those. With 2 of them in the AD-B2 I get 2/3 of the output and gain a lot of versatility :-)
Thanks so much for the thorough review and discount code, I just ordered. I wish I would’ve found your review days ago. It would have saved me some time, you presented all the information I was looking for all in one video compared to the 7 to 10 other videos I already watched. I’ve been subscribed and watching your review for a few years now and you have become one of my most trusted sources for information.
Dustin, this has nothing to do with your actual review, as it was awesome as always... I just really truly don't understand how something this extensive gets a "thumbs down" from anyone. That really disappoints me. You do absolutely fantastic work. Thank you for your wealth of knowledge.
I've got a few people that regularly thumb down as soon as I release anything. I think it is something personal for them, either because they don't like me or my faith. At the end of the day I'm pretty fortunate - most all of my videos have a 95%+ approval rating. I'm still an "A" student despite the trolls. ;)
Nice review but sorry I couldn't help myself from making this remark really sorry. It's Fresnel FERNEL nor FRESNEL. Thanks for the informations thou, I just bought one I can't wait to receive I shoot 4x5 film with a Graflex Crown Graphic and I'm going to use the EC200 extension to put the AD200 in my backback and have just the bulb on a coldshoe and the 5" refractor.
@@Zainphotography the ad360 works but it has the battery seperate , the ad400 is the upgrade to that . & I find the ad200 works for most of my needs ..if you are shooting full bright sun & you are trying to over power it , it will work but only if close..the ad400 is better..
The screw on the side of the bare bulb head is not to tighten the bulb, but to tighten the modifiers that attach directly to the head (soft boxes, reflectors, beauty dish etc.)
I love my ad200. I use the bulb And I bring it on all my senior portrait sessions outside. I might pick up another one but I don’t think I need the pro version. It’s good for when I use it for. Great review
Dustin Abbott I use the Glow 34 inch foldable beauty dish, a godox 47 inch Octagon umbrella soft box and godox p90h deep parabolic soft box and they all work pretty decent with the ad200. I have no complaints
Nice review man!! I'm fixing to buy one of these! Also...I kinda figured you were Apostolic....so I looked you up on Facebook! And sure enough :) I am the one that did the photography and album design for Larry Carter's latest album!
I love pockets! I have 3 pairs of pants with huge pockets that are mu "photography pants". And, I have a vest with huge pockets; I like the led head for shooting animals and small children that don't like flash, and people who are prone to problems with flash..
Thank you for the review, Dustin! I am really interested into entering godox system with this flash, however I am normally using my current speedlites in HSS mode only, therefore I am curious what quality of a fill light can I get with this flash in high sync mode? Thanks for your kind comment!
Correction for you on the upgrade list of the new Pro vs the Original. I have been using the AD200 with my Panasonic and Olympus M4/3 for almost 2 years and the TTL works just fine. Also for Pentax and Fuji, it is built into the flash and will shoot TTL as long as you have a TTL transmitter.
Jim Watkins-I figured as much and that is why I sent in the correction. Don’t know why Godox has never updated the spec sheet on the AD 200, but if you look at Flash Havoc’s Flashpoint announcement dated Jan 5, 2017, link below 2nd paragraph, you will see that all 6 brands are mentioned as being built into the flash body flashhavoc.com/godox-ad200-witstro-announced/ I have been shooting with Godox Wistro flash for 6 years now and during 2016 they announced they would finally bring other camera brands control besides Canon and Nikon to their flash units. My original AD360 TTL units that worked for Nikon only now also work with my Sony and Olympus/Panasonic gear thru a firmware update sometime back in 2017. Godox’s first TTL transmitter the XT-1 and in early 2017 they released a Oly/Panasonic unit that worked right off the bat with my AD200 and AD360’s. Later that year I bought the X-Pro Oly/Panasonic unit as I like that design better and then A Sony version when I started up with Sony late last year. All in all, the Godox is a great system that will work with multiple transmitters and camera brands. Also have the V860’s speedlite type flash and all 3 brands of the camera specific transmitters will fire it.
@@specfoto3202 I think you're right. Sometime during 2017, they released firmware updates which enabled their Wistro series lights (with 2.4GHz wireless) to fully function (HSS, TTL) across all major platforms, as long as you have the correct system specific trigger. I've checked this on my AD600. As soon as I change the trigger from say X1T C to X1T O/N, the display on the light shows the same C/O/N etc and the HSS/TTL keeps working flawlessly...
@@DustinAbbottTWI That information is incorrect. Godox introduced Fuji et al. support in firmware updates over time, but never changed the info on the website
You made a mistake with the bear bulb 💡 because it is recommended that you wear white cotton gloves 🧤 to handle the gloves so no oils would be on the bulb and you failed to mention that the bulb should be aligning the two dots of the bulb and the accessory.
Fabulous review again Dustin. I have just ordered one. Quick question though.. at 9:45 you talk about raising the ambient light in the photo with the same settings?? How is that possible without changing something ?
Not with the same settings in total, but rather increasing ambient light through potentially raising ISO, opening the aperture, etc...so an image has less of a "strobed" look and something more natural.
Hi Dustin, thank you for the informative video! I'm going to start experimenting with flash photography (in studio) and I inted to do so at the beginnig with a flash unit and a softbox. Would you suggest to start out with a simple flash such as the godox TT685 or shoud I go for the ad200? With the TT685 I'm afraid to miss the modeling light I could get with the ad200 bulb. Thanks!
@@DustinAbbottTWI BTW, great review and I just ordered the flash with the barndoor option at Pergear. No longer a 20% discount, but I still received a 15% or so discount. So many thanks!
Nice review. Comparing the AD200 Pro and the AD200 I think it's a good time now to purchase the old AD200 version that is currently on sale everywhere. By the way: Does the AD200 Pro also have issues with electronic 1st curtain option enabled when using hss on Sony cameras? I heard there can be horizontal stripes in the picture in that situation.
@@DustinAbbottTWI Thank you. That's great news. If you're interested to see what it looks like with the AD200 (at around 7:30): ruclips.net/video/twHCAxK9b24/видео.html
Electronic shutter 1rst curtain and full silent shutter are praised on the internet, but nobody talks about its limitations. Regardless the camera brands or flashes brand, in HSS you will start to see grey banding above 1/400sec, and it will get worse with faster shutter speed. To make it easy: artificial light = go full mecanical shutter.
I love the size of this unit its perfect for travel. My problem is the orlit rovelight 601rt with trigger is on sale for 350 at adorama and i dont know what i should get lol the size of this is great but its only 200w but the orlit is 500w but its big.
ATG gave many photographers choices, but ATG suggests if you travel overseas without having battery carry on problems is to go with ATG Gold/Nissin MG10 Set. ATG/Nissin MG10 has bracket for solo shooting or with radio remote camera shutter trigger ATG/Godox AD200 (noticed "A") can not zoom ATG/Jinbei/Rollei/Orlit is big but has power ATG/Nissin MG10 has radio flash zoom while many strobes/monolights can not do or have. If you once used the Quantum QFlash series or Metz 60CT-4 than you knew they were made by ATG. But then again, many photographers didn't know ATG but they knew they were made for working pros.
thanks for the video Dustin, I have 3 Profoto B10’s and am looking for a battery powered backdrop light. Do you think this would be sufficient to light a backdrop for high-key Studio shots?
Dustin Abbott, ATG/Godox have really hurt those sales from Quantum QFlash Trio, Profoto A1 series, Canon 600EX II-RT, Nikon SB-5000, Sony HVL-F60M. Remember the Quantum QFlash T2 and Metz 60CT-4 flashes, bet you didn't know they were made for working pros by ATG? Too bad they didn't put ATG Auto2 on all Godox. But I think today shooters don't even know how to use the ATG Auto2.
@@DustinAbbottTWI I knew that Metz was smart by still having the ATG Auto2 mode on the Metz 64AF-1. The ATG Auto2 goes way back when ATG friend was selling flashes in his car's trunk. Did you ever used the Vivitar 283, 285 & 285HV? The Metz 64AF-1 is a nice flash but it died just like the ATG's Nissin MG8000 Extreme due to prices. Today shooters only want cheap flashes but want to shoot HSS, then wonder why it shutdown or gets underexposed images. I hope you can do a review on ATG's Nissin MG10 or MG80Pro flashes. But then again, due to priced many shooters will buy. And ATG & Nissin will not pay reviewers. FYI: ATG Gold 60CT-4r or Metz 60CT-4 is now replaced by ATG/Nissin MG10 Set. And the hotshoe mount is called MG80Pro. No overheat No shutdown 2.4GHz TTL/M/Zoom
@@DustinAbbottTWI IIRC they started from making umbrella softboxes for use with speedlights *quite* a while ago. Cheap but very good quality. And look where they are today!!
Hello, could you help me with some suggestions. I am looking to get the Godox AD 200pro or Canon 600 EX ii flash. Which would you recommend for outdoor? Thank you.
I'm a fan of these Godox flashes for value. That being said, the Canon is a traditional strobe that can be used mounted on the camera, while the Godox can only be used as a slave (off camera). Is that a factor for you?
Dustin, Do you recommend pairing this with the V1 round head flash or would 2 AD200's be better for portability/location shoots? I like the size of this unit, have been using my 580 Ex with my 430EXII, but the older flash is limited with my 2 flash setup and I like the price point the V1 is at and I want wireless that's radio not optical based. Is the V860 II C a good pair with the AD200 pro? thanks again for all your info and opinions!
@@DustinAbbottTWI True, but it is a much better solution to get two AD200 or AD200 Pro, then you'll be able to put them in the AD-B2 with Bowens mount and get in essence a 400W flash if you need it.
Good question. I experimented and found the answer is yes. You remove the battery charger, move the light stand mount over to that slot, and the X-Pro fits into the slot for the light stand mount.
Fits without a problem! As I rarely use the fresnel head, I was even able to additionally fit in theH 220R round head and the magnetic dome from the AK-R1 :-) So I have a standard portrait setup in that nice carrying case...
Hey do I need separate controller for wireless mode which goes on light as well. I know we need one which goes on camera but don’t know if you need one which goes on light
No - fortunately the wireless system is built right into the lights. You just need the controller unit that goes on the camera to send the information.
Is this light Godox 200 pro good enough for food photography ? I mean to take Action shots Crisp and sharp ..like dusting , splashes and all ..etc currenly what Im using is Godox SL60W Continuous lighting , its just not good enough , splashes and dusting look blurry
It is, though, to be fair, my flashes only get limited use over the winter months. Not too many are volunteering to stand out in the cold for portraits!
The big negative on Godox is firmware updates. They don't provide the capability to do firmware updates on a Mac. Suposedly you can on a windows computer however that doesn't work either.
The products that I've reviewed thus far haven't needed/had firmware updates yet, so I can't comment on that. I'm somewhat skeptical that firmware updates don't work on either platform, though, as they are on firmware revision 3 on many products. That wouldn't happen if updates couldn't be done properly.
Godox G3 Firmware Upgrade Software for macOS, check their web page Edit: i have 4 v860II, 4 ad200, Xpro and X1C, all updates works perfectly on Windows. Some peoples feels obligated to post BS on the internet
I updated the firmware on my AD200, AD600 pro and my old remote using a PC. Annoying thing was that each one needed a different client! It did work but you have to rtfm and follow the instructions carefully as MJ L points out.
Dustin Abbott, this is one of the world best selling from ATG/Godox after the successful ATG/Quantum QFlash and ATG/Metz 60CT-4 flashes. Foolish shooters rather buy overpriced Profoto A1 then have to add $500.00 more for the transmitter. Or think that Canon 600EX II-RT, Nikon SB-5000, Sony HVL-60M have the power. When ATG departed from Quantum & Metz, both companies couldn't make anything good just like Pocket Wizard. Sales of Pocket Wizard, Profoto, Canon/Nikon/Sony/Olympus/Panasonic/Fuji flashes have plumped. ATG Gold is the only transmitter that will have ATG AF Assist Beam for Sony A&E mounts. Price of it surly show in the high $900.00+ Another good reviews, Dustin Abbott.
Thiomer Tamayo yes the round head will work, light is essentially the same as the original just better response times, and rear display is improved ergonomics.
it has some issues with my GH5 and from what I`ve heard all Panasonic cams :< I can't recall but either in HSS or in normal mode ((just one of them)) I get a delay when I press the shutter the cam just stops for what feels like 0.5s then takes the shot :S makes the whole thing feels laggy and old school for me . ofc I'm talking about the controller unit here and I have the 400pro but the issue is in the controller .
That's unfortunate, though not the same thing as an issue with this particular flash unit. I have seamless performance with an X-ProS and the AD200 Pro.
The knob you refer to as a tightening knob for the bare bulb attachment, is not for securing the bare bulb, but for securing certain light modifiers.....
LOL - so I've been told. It's hard to be wrong ;)
Dustin Abbott small error in an otherwise excellent video!
The older AD200 does work with Fuji, I have two. The Fuji functionality wasn’t included on first release but became available with the subsequent release of an X1 unit for Fuji cameras.
I was basing that information off their website, so they may need to update that.
I wish RUclips had the option for us to give a video multiple likes. I'd love to give you two: one for the fine review and the images, and the other for collared white dress shirt, cufflinks, and for looking so sharp 😎👏
My policy is that there are plenty of people in T-shirts in RUclips already. That’s not me
@@DustinAbbottTWI And bless you for that!
Thorough review Dustin and always from a professional viewpoint. My two AD200’s transformed my photography so I’m a big fan.
Also helps to live 30 minutes from Adorama lol.
I guess it does ;)
I live 30 minutes from Adorama and I still order from them online. The parking in NYC is terrible.
If I get a higher number like ad400, could I still shoot in 200?
Godox are really producing Great Value Flash Units. Thank You for this Review..Always thorough and informed Dustin 👍
My pleasure.
Great review like always, Dustin.
I love the AD200 and AD200 Pro - I've nearly completely moved on from my AD600 to those. With 2 of them in the AD-B2 I get 2/3 of the output and gain a lot of versatility :-)
Makes sense
I found the ad600 pretty heavy and cumbersome to transport, so I think you made the right choice.
How does your 200 compare to the 600? Are the 200’s good enough as a key light for portraits and professional headshots? Thank you.
Thanks so much for the thorough review and discount code, I just ordered. I wish I would’ve found your review days ago. It would have saved me some time, you presented all the information I was looking for all in one video compared to the 7 to 10 other videos I already watched. I’ve been subscribed and watching your review for a few years now and you have become one of my most trusted sources for information.
That's great to hear!
I always appreciate your reviews, Dustin............they are easy to understand, complete, trustworthy, and without prejudice.
That's really, really great feedback.
Dustin, this has nothing to do with your actual review, as it was awesome as always... I just really truly don't understand how something this extensive gets a "thumbs down" from anyone. That really disappoints me. You do absolutely fantastic work. Thank you for your wealth of knowledge.
I've got a few people that regularly thumb down as soon as I release anything. I think it is something personal for them, either because they don't like me or my faith. At the end of the day I'm pretty fortunate - most all of my videos have a 95%+ approval rating. I'm still an "A" student despite the trolls. ;)
Nice review but sorry I couldn't help myself from making this remark really sorry. It's Fresnel FERNEL nor FRESNEL. Thanks for the informations thou, I just bought one I can't wait to receive I shoot 4x5 film with a Graflex Crown Graphic and I'm going to use the EC200 extension to put the AD200 in my backback and have just the bulb on a coldshoe and the 5" refractor.
I've had the correction on pronunciation given to me about 20 times in this comment thread ;)
It’s 2021 and I still got the original AD200... still works great😁
I love hearing that. I've not had any long term issues with any of my Godox products, either.
Great stuff. It is a bit annoying to hear you say fress·nel. It's prounounced fruh
·NEL. Thanks for the review!
I've heard that a few dozen times after this video ;)
i have the ad200 & its a fantastic strobe ..much more compact & usable than my previous ad360
Nice. Enjoy!
I was thinking about buying Ad360ii for its output power but now thinking about going for ad200 (non pro)
@@Zainphotography the ad360 works but it has the battery seperate , the ad400 is the upgrade to that . & I find the ad200 works for most of my needs ..if you are shooting full bright sun & you are trying to over power it , it will work but only if close..the ad400 is better..
@@Zainphotography If you get 2 of them and the AD-B2 you have a 400Ws flash like the AD360 :-)
Just moved onto a pair of the 220 and love em
Cool! Enjoy
Great Tutorial Dustin..This is one of the lighting strobes I am considering ..maybe 2
It's a solid choice.
Very helpful and as always very informative 🙏🏻 Thank you!
My pleasure.
Thanks for the review Dustin!
You're welcome.
The screw on the side of the bare bulb head is not to tighten the bulb, but to tighten the modifiers that attach directly to the head (soft boxes, reflectors, beauty dish etc.)
It obviously does tighten the bulb as well at the very least, as you cannot remove it when the knob is tightened.
Dustin Abbott You should‘t do that, it can damage the bulb. This is really for modifiers only.
I love my ad200. I use the bulb And I bring it on all my senior portrait sessions outside. I might pick up another one but I don’t think I need the pro version. It’s good for when I use it for. Great review
What modifier do you use?
Dustin Abbott I use the Glow 34 inch foldable beauty dish, a godox 47 inch Octagon umbrella soft box and godox p90h deep parabolic soft box and they all work pretty decent with the ad200. I have no complaints
Nice review man!! I'm fixing to buy one of these! Also...I kinda figured you were Apostolic....so I looked you up on Facebook! And sure enough :) I am the one that did the photography and album design for Larry Carter's latest album!
That's very cool! I just saw Larry at GC last month.
Dustin Abbott awesome, he’s nearly family to me lol. I actually live about 30 minutes from him.
Excellent review. Thanks
You're welcome.
I love pockets! I have 3 pairs of pants with huge pockets that are mu "photography pants". And, I have a vest with huge pockets; I like the led head for shooting animals and small children that don't like flash, and people who are prone to problems with flash..
It's a versatile flash unit, for sure.
In case anyone doesn't know yet, godox makes a USB charger for the ad200 series battery and it is tiny and very convinenent.
You're right. It's more like the one included with the V1 - much more compact. amzn.to/2GO6IFL
Ad200 is my go to light for all shoots I do on location, it literally never disappoints! Check out some of my shoots to see!
It's a great light.
Didn’t mention that with the b2 that two flashes can be combined for a 400 watt light
Interesting
I have 2 ad200 pro with adb2. With 2 units the modeling light is also really usable
Great review thank you
Glad it was helpful!
Thank you for the review, Dustin!
I am really interested into entering godox system with this flash, however I am normally using my current speedlites in HSS mode only, therefore I am curious what quality of a fill light can I get with this flash in high sync mode?
Thanks for your kind comment!
A number of the shots I show in the review were shot in HSS mode, as I wanted to retain a small depth of field and didn't have any ND filters with me.
You are awesome my brother thanks for this well put in depth analysis 👍
My pleasure
As always, I appreciate the review. Just one critique: the S in 'fresnel' is silent. Pronounced 'fer-nel'
Ava Vikman so why stupid silent letters
@@petrub27 It's the last name of the guy who invented it. It's French.
This is correct.
I think you have a typo Ava. I think you meant to say it's pronounced "Fre-nel" not "fer-nel" (as long as we are being picky). Yes?
Excellent presentation! Thanks.
Glad it was helpful!
Just picked mine up.,and am amply surprised at the amount of light,quality of light these put out! Using an X Pro C to control it
For sure. It's pretty impressive.
Correction for you on the upgrade list of the new Pro vs the Original. I have been using the AD200 with my Panasonic and Olympus M4/3 for almost 2 years and the TTL works just fine. Also for Pentax and Fuji, it is built into the flash and will shoot TTL as long as you have a TTL transmitter.
I’m taking that information off their website.
Jim Watkins-I figured as much and that is why I sent in the correction. Don’t know why Godox has never updated the spec sheet on the AD 200, but if you look at Flash Havoc’s Flashpoint announcement dated Jan 5, 2017, link below 2nd paragraph, you will see that all 6 brands are mentioned as being built into the flash body
flashhavoc.com/godox-ad200-witstro-announced/
I have been shooting with Godox Wistro flash for 6 years now and during 2016 they announced they would finally bring other camera brands control besides Canon and Nikon to their flash units. My original AD360 TTL units that worked for Nikon only now also work with my Sony and Olympus/Panasonic gear thru a firmware update sometime back in 2017. Godox’s first TTL transmitter the XT-1 and in early 2017 they released a Oly/Panasonic unit that worked right off the bat with my AD200 and AD360’s. Later that year I bought the X-Pro Oly/Panasonic unit as I like that design better and then A Sony version when I started up with Sony late last year. All in all, the Godox is a great system that will work with multiple transmitters and camera brands. Also have the V860’s speedlite type flash and all 3 brands of the camera specific transmitters will fire it.
@@specfoto3202 I think you're right. Sometime during 2017, they released firmware updates which enabled their Wistro series lights (with 2.4GHz wireless) to fully function (HSS, TTL) across all major platforms, as long as you have the correct system specific trigger.
I've checked this on my AD600. As soon as I change the trigger from say X1T C to X1T O/N, the display on the light shows the same C/O/N etc and the HSS/TTL keeps working flawlessly...
@@DustinAbbottTWI That information is incorrect. Godox introduced Fuji et al. support in firmware updates over time, but never changed the info on the website
Looking to use this for night time train photography. What is the range of light that it will put out.
It delivers up to 200 W/S of power, so quite a bit.
I might add that it is also compatible with Olympus cameras!
That's true - just get an Olympus trigger.
Waiting for mine to arrive. Thanks for the review, always learning.
I’m glad to help out
You made a mistake with the bear bulb 💡 because it is recommended that you wear white cotton gloves 🧤 to handle the gloves so no oils would be on the bulb and you failed to mention that the bulb should be aligning the two dots of the bulb and the accessory.
Thanks for the feedback.
Dustin Abbott Welcome 🙏
bare* bulb. Slightly harsh tone, but a good note, shouldn't be touching photo bulbs with skin.
Anyone have a review for the LED head? The modelling lamp on the fresnel head seems quite useless due to it's limited power
I haven't used it
Fabulous review again Dustin. I have just ordered one. Quick question though.. at 9:45 you talk about raising the ambient light in the photo with the same settings?? How is that possible without changing something ?
Not with the same settings in total, but rather increasing ambient light through potentially raising ISO, opening the aperture, etc...so an image has less of a "strobed" look and something more natural.
Hi Dustin, thank you for the informative video! I'm going to start experimenting with flash photography (in studio) and I inted to do so at the beginnig with a flash unit and a softbox. Would you suggest to start out with a simple flash such as the godox TT685 or shoud I go for the ad200? With the TT685 I'm afraid to miss the modeling light I could get with the ad200 bulb. Thanks!
The AD200 is a solid place to start as it is so powerful. It gives you a lot of versatility in a single flash.
Are the 200’s good enough as a key light for portraits and professional headshots? Thank you for making this video.
Yes, absolutely
@@DustinAbbottTWI Thank you Dustin, and thank you for the great content.
Thank You.
You're welcome.
Great video! What's the stand you are using for it?
I use Impact stands, mostly: bhpho.to/2PpbD4Y
Thanks for the review. A minor point. Godox is actually pronounced as God Dox. The Chinese name is God + Ox in Chinese, literally meaning holy cow.
LOL
@@DustinAbbottTWI BTW, great review and I just ordered the flash with the barndoor option at Pergear. No longer a 20% discount, but I still received a 15% or so discount. So many thanks!
The "s" in "fresnel" is silent, yo.
Yes, I learned that from many such corrections when I did this video!
Nice review. Comparing the AD200 Pro and the AD200 I think it's a good time now to purchase the old AD200 version that is currently on sale everywhere. By the way: Does the AD200 Pro also have issues with electronic 1st curtain option enabled when using hss on Sony cameras? I heard there can be horizontal stripes in the picture in that situation.
I shot in HSS quite a bit and never saw that.
@@DustinAbbottTWI Thank you. That's great news. If you're interested to see what it looks like with the AD200 (at around 7:30): ruclips.net/video/twHCAxK9b24/видео.html
Electronic shutter 1rst curtain and full silent shutter are praised on the internet, but nobody talks about its limitations. Regardless the camera brands or flashes brand, in HSS you will start to see grey banding above 1/400sec, and it will get worse with faster shutter speed. To make it easy: artificial light = go full mecanical shutter.
@@vladislavboutorine6502 Thanks! Got it.
@Dustin Abbot The bulb head is meant to be used with dedicated modifiers. It doesn‘t make a lot of sense to be used bare :-)
It does if you want just a big spread of light.
Curious to know if you looked at the Godox AD-B2 and how you liked it? Thanks!
I haven't. I did just finish up reviewing the AD 300 Pro, which I'll shortly release.
I love the size of this unit its perfect for travel. My problem is the orlit rovelight 601rt with trigger is on sale for 350 at adorama and i dont know what i should get lol the size of this is great but its only 200w but the orlit is 500w but its big.
That's tough, for sure.
ATG gave many photographers choices, but ATG suggests if you travel overseas without having battery carry on problems is to go with ATG Gold/Nissin MG10 Set.
ATG/Nissin MG10 has bracket for solo shooting or with radio remote camera shutter trigger
ATG/Godox AD200 (noticed "A") can not zoom
ATG/Jinbei/Rollei/Orlit is big but has power
ATG/Nissin MG10 has radio flash zoom while many strobes/monolights can not do or have.
If you once used the Quantum QFlash series or Metz 60CT-4 than you knew they were made by ATG.
But then again, many photographers didn't know ATG but they knew they were made for working pros.
thanks for the video Dustin, I have 3 Profoto B10’s and am looking for a battery powered backdrop light. Do you think this would be sufficient to light a backdrop for high-key Studio shots?
I would certainly think so. It's got a lot of power.
Is there a way to connect softboxes/is there a Bowens mount adapter for this flash?
Many softboxes connect in a similar way to the mount or to the light stand itself. I'm not sure about the Bowens.
There is, it‘s called AD-B2. You can actually mount 2 flash units to it and double the output power.
With a Bowens S Bracket
Can it be triggered by canon 600ex via 2.4ghz? If not, is there one like it that is compatible with canon's RT ?
I don't know the answer to that. You might send an email to Godox.
Dustin Abbott, ATG/Godox have really hurt those sales from Quantum QFlash Trio, Profoto A1 series, Canon 600EX II-RT, Nikon SB-5000, Sony HVL-F60M.
Remember the Quantum QFlash T2 and Metz 60CT-4 flashes, bet you didn't know they were made for working pros by ATG?
Too bad they didn't put ATG Auto2 on all Godox.
But I think today shooters don't even know how to use the ATG Auto2.
I wasn't really familiar with Godox until this year, but they are definitely solid products. I've actually been using some Metz flashes until now.
@@DustinAbbottTWI Which Metz did you used, 60CT-1, 60CT-4 or 76MZ-5?
64AF-1, actually.
@@DustinAbbottTWI I knew that Metz was smart by still having the ATG Auto2 mode on the Metz 64AF-1.
The ATG Auto2 goes way back when ATG friend was selling flashes in his car's trunk.
Did you ever used the Vivitar 283, 285 & 285HV?
The Metz 64AF-1 is a nice flash but it died just like the ATG's Nissin MG8000 Extreme due to prices.
Today shooters only want cheap flashes but want to shoot HSS, then wonder why it shutdown or gets underexposed images.
I hope you can do a review on ATG's Nissin MG10 or MG80Pro flashes.
But then again, due to priced many shooters will buy.
And ATG & Nissin will not pay reviewers.
FYI: ATG Gold 60CT-4r or Metz 60CT-4 is now replaced by ATG/Nissin MG10 Set.
And the hotshoe mount is called MG80Pro.
No overheat
No shutdown
2.4GHz TTL/M/Zoom
@@DustinAbbottTWI IIRC they started from making umbrella softboxes for use with speedlights *quite* a while ago. Cheap but very good quality. And look where they are today!!
Hello, could you help me with some suggestions. I am looking to get the Godox AD 200pro or Canon 600 EX ii flash. Which would you recommend for outdoor? Thank you.
I'm a fan of these Godox flashes for value. That being said, the Canon is a traditional strobe that can be used mounted on the camera, while the Godox can only be used as a slave (off camera). Is that a factor for you?
@@DustinAbbottTWI thank you.
Dustin, Do you recommend pairing this with the V1 round head flash or would 2 AD200's be better for portability/location shoots? I like the size of this unit, have been using my 580 Ex with my 430EXII, but the older flash is limited with my 2 flash setup and I like the price point the V1 is at and I want wireless that's radio not optical based. Is the V860 II C a good pair with the AD200 pro? thanks again for all your info and opinions!
I see no reason why you couldn't pair a V1 and use them both to their strengths. It's easy to control output via something like the X-Pro.
@@DustinAbbottTWI True, but it is a much better solution to get two AD200 or AD200 Pro, then you'll be able to put them in the AD-B2 with Bowens mount and get in essence a 400W flash if you need it.
Is this flash compatible with all digital cameras? All i need to do is to buy the right radio for each camera, right? Thanks for the video
That's correct.
@@DustinAbbottTWI Thank you
Wish you had the round head as well to review.
Let Godox know to send me some of the accessories to review
I appreciate that.
Can a flash trigger for sony fit in the case if you remove some stuff
Good question. I experimented and found the answer is yes. You remove the battery charger, move the light stand mount over to that slot, and the X-Pro fits into the slot for the light stand mount.
Fits without a problem! As I rarely use the fresnel head, I was even able to additionally fit in theH 220R round head and the magnetic dome from the AK-R1 :-)
So I have a standard portrait setup in that nice carrying case...
Thank you great review as always could you pls review the rod wireless pro and what you recommend for youtube videos outdoor and indoor thanks again
You're welcome. No guarantees for doing reviews. I have a waiting list months long as it is.
Hey do I need separate controller for wireless mode which goes on light as well. I know we need one which goes on camera but don’t know if you need one which goes on light
No - fortunately the wireless system is built right into the lights. You just need the controller unit that goes on the camera to send the information.
@@DustinAbbottTWI Thank you.
Is this light Godox 200 pro good enough for food photography ? I mean to take Action shots Crisp and sharp ..like dusting , splashes and all ..etc
currenly what Im using is Godox SL60W Continuous lighting , its just not good enough , splashes and dusting look blurry
Definitely. It is capable of pushing out massive amounts of light, and you could add a softbox to soften the light.
@@DustinAbbottTWI thank you so much for your reply ...
I just got a new AD200. I cant get the bare bulb head to go on. It gets stuck half way. Anybody have this same problem?
I've never had that problem.
How is your battery doing for the Godox Ad200? Is it still working?
It is, though, to be fair, my flashes only get limited use over the winter months. Not too many are volunteering to stand out in the cold for portraits!
I got my kit today and it came with this weird white flexible USB stick. You wouldn't know what that would be for would you?
I don't recall seeing anything like that, so I'm not sure.
@@DustinAbbottTWI I just found out that it's a flexible mini USB lamp.
Interesting.
Hi, is there trigger available for Olympus?
I believe so, but that's an easy thing to research.
Seems can save some money go with non pro version.
You'll have to determine which features are important to you.
The big negative on Godox is firmware updates. They don't provide the capability to do firmware updates on a Mac. Suposedly you can on a windows computer however that doesn't work either.
The products that I've reviewed thus far haven't needed/had firmware updates yet, so I can't comment on that. I'm somewhat skeptical that firmware updates don't work on either platform, though, as they are on firmware revision 3 on many products. That wouldn't happen if updates couldn't be done properly.
Godox G3 Firmware Upgrade Software for macOS, check their web page
Edit: i have 4 v860II, 4 ad200, Xpro and X1C, all updates works perfectly on Windows. Some peoples feels obligated to post BS on the internet
I have updated the firmware on my AD200. It was not as straightforward as it could be, but following the instructions helped.
I updated the firmware on my AD200, AD600 pro and my old remote using a PC. Annoying thing was that each one needed a different client! It did work but you have to rtfm and follow the instructions carefully as MJ L points out.
@@mjl1958 Not the case on the TT685F.
does it work with pocket wizards?
That's a good question, but unfortunately I don't know the answer. I've only ever used it with Godox's wireless system.
Dustin Abbott, this is one of the world best selling from ATG/Godox after the successful ATG/Quantum QFlash and ATG/Metz 60CT-4 flashes.
Foolish shooters rather buy overpriced Profoto A1 then have to add $500.00 more for the transmitter.
Or think that Canon 600EX II-RT, Nikon SB-5000, Sony HVL-60M have the power.
When ATG departed from Quantum & Metz, both companies couldn't make anything good just like Pocket Wizard.
Sales of Pocket Wizard, Profoto, Canon/Nikon/Sony/Olympus/Panasonic/Fuji flashes have plumped.
ATG Gold is the only transmitter that will have ATG AF Assist Beam for Sony A&E mounts.
Price of it surly show in the high $900.00+
Another good reviews, Dustin Abbott.
Thanks for the feedback
Will pocket wizards work with this device?
yeah, but no TTL.
Great review! 🙌🏾 100% apostolic!
Definitely!!
Do the H 200 R ring flash head work in the AD 200 Pro?
Someone else may need to chime in on that. I'm not sure.
Thiomer Tamayo yes the round head will work, light is essentially the same as the original just better response times, and rear display is improved ergonomics.
Yes it does, they are essentially the same physically. You can even mix them in the AD-B2
it has some issues with my GH5 and from what I`ve heard all Panasonic cams :< I can't recall but either in HSS or in normal mode ((just one of them)) I get a delay when I press the shutter the cam just stops for what feels like 0.5s then takes the shot :S makes the whole thing feels laggy and old school for me . ofc I'm talking about the controller unit here and I have the 400pro but the issue is in the controller .
That's unfortunate, though not the same thing as an issue with this particular flash unit. I have seamless performance with an X-ProS and the AD200 Pro.
@@DustinAbbottTWI ya mine is X-ProO and from what i heard its where the issues from . but other than that i LOVE the design/ecosystem its amazing .
Have you done a firmware update on the X-Pro? I do see there is one there.
@@DustinAbbottTWI i sat one day opened up their website and updated everything i have from them. so yes i did 😞
That's too bad, then. I'm not sure what the issue is. I'm not really that familiar with Panasonic.
Sorry but why a lot of photographers didn’t pay attention about models when shooting this kind of videos!?!?
I’m not sure what your question is asking?
Dustin Abbott I mean if I would want make this video better you need shoot neutral style model
@@DustinAbbottTWI I am still not sure.
its god ox not go dox
You kinda sound like Steve Carell
I've heard that a few times before.
you look like the kind of guy that would double cross his mates in a bank heist.
LOL...that's a new one
@@DustinAbbottTWI subbed tho
Not using light modifiers tells me all I need to know of your lack of experience with flash/strobes. Lame.
It is pronounced "franel."
So I've been told a time or twelve since doing the review.
@@DustinAbbottTWI Good. Maybe a little research before posting will eliminate that.
Jon Witsell hahah get over yourself dude
@@TJSwan93 No capitalization and no punctuation-good job! Get back to elementary school little boy.
Jon Witsell Oh my apologies I didn’t realize this was an English class Mr. Witsell. Like I said.... get over yourself.