Godox AD100 Pro Review | A SODA-Sized Off Camera Flash
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- Опубликовано: 19 июл 2024
- In Godox AD100 Pro Review, I take a look at a soda-sized off camera flash and dive deep into all of it's specs. This new off camera flash from Godox is turning some heads for it's extreme portability, as it's the smallest off camera flash Godox offers. It has complete connectivity with the entire Godox X series and will work with light's like the AD200, AD400 Pro, AD600 Pro, and V1 speedlight. I think this light can be great for anyone looking to have a minimal kit paired with small magnetic modifiers, such as wedding photographers, or possibly as accent lights for headshot and portrait photographers.
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Specs
Energy Output
100ws
Flash Exposure Control
TTL for Canon, Nikon, Sony, Fujifilm, Panasonic, Olympus, and Pentax - Manual Flash
Flash Lens Coverage
28-85mm manual zoom control
Wider, with Round Head Accessory Kit
R2 Radio Reception Range
over 330ft / 100m
R2 Radio Channels
32
R2 Groups
5 (A/B/C/D/E)
Triggering Modes
R2 Wireless Radio (built-in)
Sync Port
Optical Slave S1
Intelligent Optical Slave S2
Model Light
1.8W SMD LED 1 to 10 levels
Power Source
7.2V/2600mAh Li-ion polymer battery 2.6Ah 18Wh
Power Control
1/256th power to full power in 1/3 and 1/10th stop increments
Recycle Time
less than 1.5 seconds
Full power flashes per charge
Approx. 360
High Speed Sync
Up to 1/8000s
Exposure Compensation (TTL)
Via R2 transmitter
Power Indication
Power operaton. off automatically after approx. 30 minutes of idle Operation
Battery Indicator
Yes
Color Temperature
5800+/-200k
Stroboscopic Flash
Provided (up to 90 times, 99Hz)
Delay Flash
0.0130 seconds
Beeper
Yes
Dimensions
4.4 x 3.0 x 3.0 in / 12.0 x 7.6 x 7.6 cm
Weight with battery
18.5 oz / 524g
0:00 Future Godox Lights?
0:20 Godox AD100 Pro Introduction
1:03 Power Comparison to V1 and AD200
2:15 Godox AD100 Pro Output Stability
2:45 Godox AD100 Pro HSS Output Loss
3:05 Godox AD100 Pro Color Specs
4:10 Godox AD100 Pro T.1 Flash Durations
5:23 In the Case
5:31 Godox AD100 Pro Battery
6:22 Godox AD100 Pro Recycle Time
6:40 Godox AD100 Pro Thermal Protection
7:27 Godox AD100 Pro Controls
8:14 Godox AD100 Pro Modeling Lamp
8:27 Godox AD100 Pro Size
10:35 Godox AD100 Pro Modifier Compatibility
10:59 Godox AD100 Pro Zoom Feature
11:49 Who is the Godox AD100 Pro For?
12:51 Godox AD100 Pro Price
Serious question for those who choose to give the video a thumbs down. Is it because:
A) you dislike the existence of the AD100 Pro
B) you are dissatisfied with the testing/opinions represented in this video?
I ask, not because I’m upset to see it, but because I’m open to improving my videos. I understand that my videos on flash are highly technical, and often times people don’t care or don’t understand what these figures mean. One thing I’m trying to implement in my videos, is whenever I do a data dump, I’m trying to also explain what that information means in practical and non-technical terms. I thought I did that well in this video. I’d be thrilled with feedback if you disagree.
If it’s A), then I politely request that you not use my video as a representation of your emotions towards a product. After all, my video presents a rational breakdown that can not only help people choose to buy this flash, but equally help people NOT choose to buy this flash.
And if it’s
C) you just hate my face any everything that comes out of it,
that’s cool.
😁It could ONLY be that they don't like the AD100 - who dislikes comprehensive, unbiased, free information on the products of a company that innovates at a rapid (monthly😂) rate?
I love to have and use the AD100. It's a perfect 2nd light to my AD300. I need a 2 light set up sometimes and/or a small hand held OCF light sometimes. The only thing is that it should be $100 less or even $50 and would be an immediate buy.
I suspect those dislikes are the irrelevant outliers that exists within any rating system. Like with Amazon reviews where a poor rating is based on a person's poor customer experience with the vendor, or the product they received was a bad copy and they did not give the vendor the opportunity to correct the discrepancy, or they did not fully understand the product and are upset because of their own lack of research and found that it does not do what they wanted it to do. Many reasons that have noting to do with the actual product. You might not be even getting down votes based on the presentation or content of your videos... In the case of your thumbs downs I think people might just be upset for many irrelevant reasons. They might vote a thumbs down because they don't like the actual product, they might dislike it because they just purchased a similar product that they feel is better, or they are generally just bitter and negative people in general. I've been watching your content since my first AD360 from way back and have seen your content grow and improve. Your production value and testing methods are top notch keep doing you bro...the community appreciates what you do!
Your reviews are amazing and you are my go to resource for photography product information. I would not own Godox products, or know how to use them, without you. You are fun, informative, and professional. Between fake accounts and internet annonymity fueled undiscerning haters I doubt there are any true viewers who "disliked" your video on any reasonable merits. Your inquiry to understand the dislikes just confirms the quality content and honest purpose of your channel. Unfortunately, I doubt anyone with a trigger finger for dislikes paused to read your comment or goes back to videos to explain their actions. For the rest of us, please continue your high quality and informative videos. Thanks for all your hard work
I think you make a very good case for the ad100, it is the price that I have a issue with, especially I already own couple ad200. But still thumbs up for me because you did a great reviewing the light with facts. If you come out like some other like you should get one because I think is great, that will be a auto thumbs down lol
This channel is costing me a fortune on lighting equipment, and I'm a Landscape Photographer.
😂😂😂😂
Dito
😂😂😂 This got me good.
That’s too cute 😆
same here
The review I was waiting for.
Hope it was worth the wait!
Your review was so thorough that I just had to like, and subscribe. Gonna watch more of your videos on flashes and looking forward to more content. Thanks a lot for the quality videos man
Size and weight are king when you shoot solo or with a single assistant. Once you get past your key and fill lighting the rest is accent. I think these are the perfect tool for such a thing. The fact that you can toss 2-3 into a lunchbox sized bag is brilliant. Pair them with a manfrotto nano stand and you're looking at under 5lbs per set-up.
as usual by far the best review on any flash kind
Thanks for the review, Robert!
Great video, as always. Thanks for posting!
I rarely comment on RUclips but I had to let you know I love your content. I've been subscribed for a few years and your lighting tutorials and product reviews have been super helpful to me. You're one of my top 10 favorite channels in ANY category (not just photography). Keep it up, dude.
Thanks so much Robert, I really appreciate that, I'm really happy to hear that my videos resonate with you that way! Thanks for watching.
Very good review, there are answers to all important questions! Thank you!
Great review and channel. I recently bought in to this system. I am happy that there's plenty of choices. I mean why would anyone be unhappy about a multitude of choices.
I’ve been waiting for ur review
Robert Hall, once again you provided another thorough review. I really like how you compared the AD100 Pro to the AD200 Pro. I would purchase an AD200 Pro over the AD100 Pro.
Rob, you are the go-to guy for me for all flash/strobe related information. I now own several Flashpoint products from the 100 through the SD600 and everything in between. Your videos are the sole reason and I am in your debt. You are the FIRST content provider I have ever seen who had the professional courage to ask for critical feedback. That speaks volumes for your professional integrity and curiosity and shows an incredible drive for self improvement. You’ve put yourself in a class by yourself. By the way, I find the AS100 Pro to be very useful in real estate and architectural photography. I plan to bring one AD100 one V1t with me on an upcoming Alaska cruise. I would prefer to bring two AD100 units but they don’t give me an option to mount on the hotshoe. I am curious why you didn’t see Travel as a major reason for buying the 100?
Legend for all that is Godox, thanks so much for the review, thumbs up on the video, I'll be stick with the AD200 and up :)
Grazie per la revisione. Veramente interessante sia sul piano sperimentale sia sul piano operativo. Complimenti!!!!. Arrivederci.
Excellent video. Well thought out and very informative. Thanks. Subscribed!
Awesome video. I can definitely seeing adding one or 2 to my kit.
right on, what type of work do you do that you think this will work well for?
I always listen to your reviews :) And a lot of the times i agree with your assessments and recommendations. Today i own the Ad400, Ad200, and the V860ii, and been looking to add another for either background or accent light or hair light or such. This light seem to fit the bill perfectly for me. Just hope its not gonna be THAT expensive :)
Thanks so much for watching, and glad the videos can help you carve out your kit!
Just learned there is a mobile app to control Godox lights.
Love to see a review & full how to with needed hardware video.
Thank you very much for this video. I debated getting the AD200s back during Black Friday, but just couldn't bring myself to ordering another totally new battery and light...I am a happy V1 owner and this appears to be the right move for me. AD100s for off camera accent light and potentially a compact bare bulb key.
Great review, just received my AD100pro, and ordered a second immediately, the form factor cannot be ignored,
In my opinion the 100 is an additional flash not a stand alone flash, the 300 with the godox mount adapters and the 100 with the A1 accessory are a perfect match,
It sure where the 200 will fit into my kit now, since I got 2 x 300 my 200’s only ever had the round heads, now the 100’s will cover this
Great informative vid,
I've got one on preorder and am just patiently waiting for now. I use the V1's a lot for product work so i have invested in the mag attachments that go on the front (tons of gels, extra grids etc.). There are times where i have enough crap stacked on the front that the V1 lacks the power i need, but just barely. Hoping this has just that extra punch to fill the void. Appreciate the work you put into these vids, it helps a ton. Cheers.
I've been there, with that snoot not being tight enough on the H200R, I've had a gel, 5 grids, and the snoot on there to create a tiny little dot of light. Thanks!
Another great and unbiased review. It is quite difficult to see a clear use over other Godox flashes. The AD200 is such a workhorse (combined with the AD-B2 and it becomes an incredibly versatile monster). The V1 is still so useful because it can be a master on camera with the ability of having it firing or not.
I think the AD100 may offer something that a few might find they need, but I feel for the majority of people the existing options are still more versatile.
That’s my feeling too. And that’s absolutely fine, yet another niche product that will serve a small part of the industry better.
I try my best to consider the different preferences of photographers in all sorts of fields. But I’m always surprised by people’s methods, or specific work, that warrant preference of a piece of gear in a way I never imagined.
through and insightful as always
Interesting! not looking at getting any because I have ad200p and 400p but good to see a great and compact product from godox !
I did give this video a like as it quite informative as are most your videos. It did send me into a spiral as it lead me to the review of the bag you use which lead me to your comment on the adorama autostands, of which I bought five long ago and they all broke so I went to Adorama and wrote a one star review on them
That is quite the rabbit hole. I also like hearing my experiences verified by additional users as it's always a question in my head of "did I cause this" when it's just me.
Thanks for a great little summary of a little light!
I'm crossing my fingers that this is a perfect fit, though I'd really love to see it in the field once you've had that chance. I typically am transporting my kit to rented studios on a regular basis, and I'm really hoping this light can be my "backpack" lighting kit when I don't want to bring a full cart full of MS300s and accessories.
What aspects would you be looking to see in an additional video that aren’t covered here?
@@robhallphoto I think you already did a great job! From a tech perspective it's pretty clear.
At this point I'm mainly curious to see it in action outside of a test bench. Handling, rigging, actual photoshoot results. Seeing it perform in various environments, recommended and not recommended would be huge.
I'm eyeing it up as a between stage for when speedlights aren't feasible, but big wall-powered strobes aren't either. But it's still tough to make the argument for this when the AD200s exist and with more versatility.
You are the best reviewer on the Tube.
Interesting. I like the idea of the size and basically fits where a lens could. I normally before lock down was a event shooter/run and gun. I'd to see how this would preform.
Wonderful video! Love it!
I do see a potential for this light in a future kit for me. I think 2 of them for sportraits where I am cutting out the subject, I could use these as either hair lights or background lights. As you stated, being more compact and useful with the snoot is nice and is something that I would consider.
Thanks for putting these video's out and doing the "leg work" for the rest of us.
For the hair light or fill light, instead AD100 paired with AD200's as main lights, I opted to T350 lights. They are smaller than AD100, and yet provide enough power to overcome a sun in many cases, and you can connect them directly to camera if needed for reportage style shooting or replace the trigger as master flash in emergency.
The T350 is so easy to tug somewhere hidden, make temporary attachments etc.
AD100 costs 290€
T350 costs 90 €
Really, prices ain't problem as one shoot session and you can buy either two flashes you want for 2-3 units.
The AD100 is great addition, but flashhead makes it unsuitable for my needs, where AD200 shines.
It is great we have options...
Great review with a lot of useful information! It would be awesome if you do some real world shooting with this light in the future and share the experience with us :).
Very useful and well done!👏 Thank you!
Great video - cant wait to see you use it for real.
Think the ad100pro will fit perfect with my V1 👍
any missing points you'd like to see me cover when shooting with it?
@@robhallphoto hi - yes, how it works with the ak-r1 kit in a real situation. And more about who should bye the V1, ad100 or the ad200 - they are close.
To be honest i have not been using my r1-kit very much, but love the V1 it self.
Always appreciate your videos. I've got 2 AD200 pros and this video makes me wanna get 2 AD100 😅. Did you do a similar video for the AD200 pro? Also, did you try the ad100 battery into the V1? Will you be doing an AD200 pro vs AD100 pro video too?
Love all your videos, some people no matter what you say or do are going to find fault. Or maybe they're just mad they can't be you. Keep up the excellent reviews don't worry about the haters, (disgruntled fans).
Just bought my 3rd 200 Pro. Maybe I’ll grab one of these for weddings.
I'd love to have 2-3 of these for reception lighting because they'd be so much easier to pack than the AD200's or even 2-3 speed lights. But....at $300 a pop, I'd have to weigh those benefits vs. the cost. After all is said and done though, they appear to be a sweet little strobe in a soda pop/can package! I might pick up one for fun to have as an option! Thanks for the review!!!
Thank you for this informative video mate! Looking at options to start out as a product photographer. Portability is ideal as I have to visit client locations most of the time. But if I am to do lifestyle photography and the works in my studio, do you think this will be enough to be paired up with a Sony A7IV apart from an accent light?
Came here to learn about the AD100 Pro, but I got interested in your lighting bag as well. Too bad it's sold out right now.
I'm glad the battery is interchangeable between the AD100 Pro and the V1. You covered most of my questions about the AD100 Pro and there's only one more thing I wanted to see.
I was curious if it could ever be compatible with the AD300 mounting system. I own the V1 as well as round heads for my AD200 units but I don't own the AD300 and would have loved to see the size comparison (showing the front of the AD100 Pro and the AD300 side by side) to see if it's even possible to use an AD300-size (I forget what it's called but it's not the Bowens mount) modifier with the AD100. At first I didn't like the thought of a non-Bowens mount on the AD300 but I'm thinking the small size might be a good thing and I may eventually pick up and AD300.
Other than not seeing the front of the AD100 Pro and AD300 side by side I felt like your review covered everything I would look for if I could go to the store and put all of these units side by side and try them (and even beyond that with the specs you provided). I love how thorough your videos are and I can't understand why this one got 20 downvotes. Maybe some people just don't understand how to keep scrolling when they're not interested in something, but I love your videos so please keep them coming!
Hi Robert, thanks for the great review! Did you test the capability of the ad100 to fill out a larger softbox/umbrella? A barebulb sure is best for that, but does the zoom of the ad100 (when set to 28mm) help to fill - let's say, a 120cm octa? Kind regards, Peter
Like you said, it would be great for accent lighting. I would love to have one because of it's size, but having two ad200s, a V1 and an AD600, they all serve their purpose very well. Just not sure if I would get a lot of use out of this. Thanks for the review! I would be interested in seeing you use it in a studio session - possibly a one light portrait using the ad100 pro in some type of modifier.
Honestly that's probably what most of the vitriol is. A ton of us are 2, 3, 4 years deep with this gear and have been satisfied for a while. So unless a product fundamentally improves our processes, we say "what's the point?". The light not only has to be worth it's price, it has to be worth it's price over what we are already using.
@@robhallphoto I love their products for sure. If I were to invest in another light it would more than likely be the ad300. Thanks always sharing great, in-depth reviews!
I pretty much have the same set up as you Clark. Except I have the 860ii instead of the v1. My ad200’s work amazing outside with my ad600bm. I have been investing into some Rotolights and have 2 neo 2’s and a Aeos which have turned my indoor photography and low light outside photography into a breeze to get some amazing photos. I use the Rotolights led lights mixed in with my Godox strobes and sometimes using flash on both the Rotolights and Godox And I have yet to come a crossed a situation that I haven’t had enough light.
This is a very good breakdown of what this flash is and what it's not. You've covered pretty much everything and you've been very measured and methodical. I can't see any legitimate reason why anyone would give the video a thumbs down. You're not pushing a product, you're just telling people what it is and what it does.
I think it's a great little light, but not for $300. This would be ok for $100 and then you could get 3 of them to use as accent lights. As it stands, it just isn't versatile and exciting enough to be worth the money. I feel the same way about the AD300. However, the video itself is great! Keep up the good work.
Wow explaning almost everything in just 13:13, great.
great video
nice one
robert
Not of interest personally. I'm fine with my AD200 Pro. When less output is needed, my V860II's are great to toss on-camera, or to use with MagMod modifiers. They're easy to set somewhere on their included hot shoe stands for accent lights, etc. I'm sure there are others who might find this new unit of value.
I've been using a yongnuo 600 ex rt II series of flashes, predominantly on camera as a wedding photographer with rare occasional usage off camera. I like using speedlights off camera because if my main light would ever go down, I can swap one out and be fine. I've been considering a switch to Godox and the V1 line for a while with some ad200, maybe the pros, for off-camera lighting. I just rarely use off-camera lighting and again the hesitation of not having a speedlight to easily swap out. The price on the ad100pro is confusing but understandable and the versatility of being able to *basically* use the same batteries across all my lights would be nice but I'm still torn towards staying V1, were I to switch, for that built-in redundancy. That's kind of the beauty of innovation and competition these days, there's no shortage of good options. I also love the compact size of the ad100pros, I could basically just bring all my lights and cameras in one bag and a small bag for a couple off-camera stands and umbrellas.
Hi Robert, great overview / review of the flash. Very interesting and it could be used on camera too. I've been trying to find pictures ... is there a 3.5mm PC sync option as it states in the specs online? Thanks!
there's a 3.5mm sync jack next to the USB-C port for firmware. It's on the right side of the device near the display. You can see the area at @ 0:25, just left of the vent.
It seems like a well-designed and engineered light, I just can’t see a scenario where I pick this up over an AD200 Pro or a V1.
Probably much better color consistency and recycle time tan v1
It's more for someone who already has a V1, because you can't put two lights on your camera shoe so might as well get the 100 and have the higher power and better refresh rate rather than buying a 2nd V1
Not sure I got all the technical comparison, nevertheless I get it is a solid flash, as good as and in some cases better than similar offerings, right? Nice job, RH!
This model WILL BOOST the sales of the AD200. Daylight shooters require power, especially if they require HSS. I have the AD600, AD400 and AD200 along with the Flashpoint R2 and Zoom Lion. I love the size of this unit and the fact that it takes a Lion battery, extended shoot times are extended because of this, BUT, that price.....I think most people will wait for a sale or looked for used units online. Thanks for the review, you are very straightforward and thourough.
AD200 is the way to go!! AD100 not enough.
Great video
thank you!
thanks for all the information, I still think it should be priced BELOW V1 !
There's definitely an argument there. I'm sure the defense is, "it's more powerful than the V1, and it's smaller". But let's be real, it's also more basic. No rotating head. No hot shoe connection or lock. Less zoom. No commander controls, and a less dense display. There's all the V1 on-camera applications on camera and I'm not sure the slight power jump warrants the expense over all that missing versatility.
All you have to do to make a light stronger is to move it closer. For the price, I'd go for another ad200. When it comes to flash reviews, Robert's the man. Great review as always! Unfortunately the ad100 ain't for me. Thank you chief!
True, but there’s a limitation to that when it comes to soft modifiers and bright outdoor conditions (as is so common of a workflow these days). The AD200 + barebulb is to me, that line. In HSS, I find it’s too close to flexibly work around outdoors, which is why I recommend either a)using ND with ad200 to increase its flexibility or b)using a bigger flash outdoors.
Hi Robert, thanks for the review. I am gonna get one (to compliment my 600pro and 300pros). Do you know when it will be released?
I believe batch one is being transported to retailers right now, so should be very soon.
I'm fine with my AD200 Pro. It is a better choice for work i m doing + Have color balance like the AD400Pro and AD600Pro. Thanks to the review
Curious, as I’m trying to understand the niche’s that prioritize color stability better.
The 400 /600 pro are +- 50k whereas the AD200 Pro is +- 100k, but regardless, both strobes are identical in that they don’t drift more than a couple kelvin (within the margin of error of a colorimeter) when used at a consistent power setting. This is true of the non-pro lights as well.
I understand industries that prioritize color stability (I myself have photographed a sample leather catalog where color was critical) such as ecommerce, catalog, medical. But, in none of those industries do I expect that users are dramatically changing the output photo-to-photo. So, if the strobes don’t change temp when fired at a consistent output, what application is there that requires such stringent color stability and large frequent shifts in power output? Or is it just so a rim light has the same color temp as a key light despite both being at dramatically different power levels?
And if that is so important, what are people doing about modifiers? considering one light in a double diffused softbox is probably 400k less than the same light in a reflector, or gridded.
Superb review. You are in a class by yourself on reviewing lights. Concise, rapid fire, essential information. Thanks!
ps: Question: My V1 seems to have a yellow tint that my v860ii does not. SO, it's tough to mix them in lighting situations. Have you had the same experience? Thanks!
I’ve never mixed them. I’m weird about interfaces, in that if I have close to the same products, I want them to have the same interface. So when I went from V860ii to trying a V1, I had to switch to ALL V1s. I’m living my greatest nightmare right now with the menu/control differences of my A7SIII vs A7RIV.
That being said, I can test the difference between the two and let you know.
@@robhallphoto Would be useful to let your audience know about the color temp diff next time you do a review of a light in this class. I was shocked - why would they alter the color temp so visibly? But lets see whether you also see the change as well. Thanks.
@@artmaltman Every so often I do a power comparison of all the Godox lights. The next time I do it will be the first time I have the C-800 available, so I will cover color on all of them too.
@@robhallphoto Awesome thanks!
I do like the look of the flash, and the compact size is a winner...but the price...!
Yeah I understand that it has to be set somewhere near the AD200 etc...but its sooo close the the bigger flash that I can't see many buying it, if they already have the 200's
Ideal for those who use the V1 one as their main on camera flash though....and dont already have any of the others.
Lovely as it is, the only way I would buy one, is if it came down in price.
Sheesh.. so many interesting light options from Godox makes it hard to choose! As primarily a real estate photographer, I can fit two AD200's in my bag (with the heads off) in compartments that wouldn't fit a lens, and I stick a V860 and the AD200 heads and stand mounts in 2-3 compartments that would (fit a lens). If I fully switched to the 100's, I could fit 3 AD100's, and 2 V860's... All in the same bag I keep my camera and 5 lenses!
All that being said I would really be more on the market for one or two MORE powerful lights right now. Robert, which do you think would complement my AD200's more-the AD300/400/ or 600?
Another consideration, I use my AD200 with the round head attached to the extension lead 95% of the time, this is because I feel the AD200 is too heavy, the extension keeps the weight lower down on the light stand, the 100 is the same size of the round head and top half of the extension, yes it’s a bit heavier but you don’t have that feeling it will topple over, this is a huge advantage for the AD100,
I keep three speedlights as accent lights, fill for rooms in those shadows I just cannot get light from the mains in, wine fridges, and places it's impossible to put a full-sized light but will help bring little areas out. I'm guessing the AD100's size would be even better in these roles, but at more than twice the price of the V850II, well, gonna pass. Thanks for the review.
It’s more expensive than I’d like, but I’m super tempted by it for a very light travel kit with a stand and shoot through umbrella. At the moment I use a TT350 for that purpose, but this would give a lot more power and probably more even light. And I know I would never stick a V1 on top of my camera, so a lot of its bulk is a waste for me.
One thing I'm looking at, being really dialed in with my location kit, is commiting to these smaller 100's in place of my 200's, and also swapping 2 of my stands for lighter, nano stands.
I could get rid of 2 AD200's (-5 lbs), the extra heads an accessories (-1 lb), 2 semi-beefy stands (-8 lbs), and replace it all with 2 100 pros (+2.2 lbs) and 2 nano stands (+2.5 lbs). 10 lbs of weight dropped and essentially use my equipment in the exact same way. Sounds pretty good to me. I also never put a flash on camera for my non-event work.
@@robhallphoto Sounds like something I could do to lighten my travel kit for food Photography. My total flash kit consists of an AD600, x2 AD200s, x2 V860II, and V350. Most times I travel with one AD200 barebulb in a foldable 28" softbox with the s bracket, and the v350c for a bounce or fill/backup transmitter. Do you think the AD100 would fare differently in a double diffused softbox vs a V860II or V1?
Probably not. I have 2 V1s and AD200pro. I’m looking at the AD600pro non TTL. Trying to debate whether or not I need it 😄
I think that's a lot of us. Even if it looks cool, usable, or fun, we think "i'm already in a really good place with what I have".
Interessante. GRAZIE!
would this AD100Pro be good for a backlight or hair light?
I already have a 400 pro and 200 pro, just need some background lights for the backdrop and a hair light!
I'm a wedding photographer and have a couple of AD200's. Don't really need this in its current form. If the form factor was smaller and it fitted into my camera bag better than the ad200, then I might consider it. As it stands, the round design just means for me it doesn't pack as well as the ad200 does. The current setup is 2xv860ii, 2xv350 (for my wife), and 2x AD200. Occasionally I will use a 6' brolly for indoor groups, I think my ad200's serve me better for these shots too. If it is magically more capable re-cycling times wise on the dancefloor, perhaps.
Hi Rob, many thanks for the video :) I am already spending hours to look through your stuff -- as I am trying to figure out my light/flashlight purchase, these come in very valuable! .. I was wondering, since you have Sekonic C-800, could you also share CRI screen, with all the colours and SSI values (with target matching the colour temp of the flash) ... I am especially interested how it renders R12 .. thanks! V.
I have never saved the CRI values of flash because I've never seen a flash pulse (at any power level) render below a 98.5 Ra, it's just not a concern like it is with LED lighting.
@@robhallphoto CRI values, Ra to be specific is quite irrelevant to todays need -- this was designed as an observer for rating fluorescent lamps for kind of limited gamut -- this is only averaging R1 to R8... so you can still get very high Ra score yet colour rendition could be marginally worse compared to natural light or tungsten bulb... for relevant informations, you want to evaluate extended values (R9-15) too - R12 is often a bit problematic with cheaper LEDs... and then SSI -- this is probably much more relevant for wide gamut digital sensors we have today ... would you mind doing a quick readout and sharing these? Full R1-R15 readings, SSI and colour spectrum?
If you'd have a chance - I'd be extremely keen to see the comparisons between AD100Pro/AD300Pro/AD400Pro, as I am pretty much after colour and portability at the same time :o) but I'd probably sacrifice the portability, if AD400Pro would be noticeably better .. it would me a world to me if you'd have a chance to try out! :) Cheers!
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I wish the light stood out like the Ad300. I knew something new was coming out Christmas time when adorama sold V1 for 150. I’m glad I got a second one instead of Ad100. I actually own every Godox except ad600 ad300 ad100. Ad1200? I think my next godox is Ad300. It seems the best compromise for size and power
Technical point Rob, on max x-sync speed and flash durations, which makes the AD100Pro's short flash duration at full power all the more welcome. At 4:40 you say a flash duration around 1/250sec "maximises the output at 1/250sec" shutter speed. While that might appear to make perfect sense, in fact it does not and actually reduces effective flash brightness. At max x-sync of say 1/250sec, the shutter is only fully open for about half that time because the shutter blinds must first travel from top to bottom to uncover the sensor. Cameras vary of course but 1/250sec shutter travel time is not a bad rule of thumb and it makes the maths easier, ie the window in which the flash has to dump its entire output is only 1/500sec or so. When the flash duration is longer than that, most of the peak brightness is still captured, but the fading tail gets chopped off and lost. The result is reduced overall brightness, and also slight darkening around the bottom of the frame (or sometimes the top, depending on which direction the shutter travels). With a strobe at full power you've probably noticed how dropping the shutter speed from 1/250sec to 1/125sec increases flash brightness slightly? Maybe you thought nothing of it, but it's there - hence camera manufacturers (eg Canon) recommend shutter speeds right down to 1/60sec for some studio strobes.
Super interesting Richard, I genuinely had 0 idea about this. So if I’m understanding correctly, that means the 1/447 t.1 flash duration in practical terms would actually provide almost all of its output (at 1/250s), while an AD200 at 1/220 actually loses a touch, closing the gap even more? And this would not be represented on a light meter, but would show up in an image. Is that right?
Thanks for the information!
As a post-script to this, a shorter than average flash duration of 1/447sec at t.1 also means that the AD100Pro will be useless for Hyper-Sync (aka Hi-Sync, Super-Sync, Overdrive-Sync etc). And along the same lines, with rumours of a global all-electronic shutter appearing in the anticipated Canon R1 sometime soon - which would banish x-sync limits completely - it's no good being able to sync at 1/8000sec shutter speed if the flash duration is a tardy 1/250sec - it'll simply miss 90% of the light output.
Been waiting for your opinion. If this existed before the ad200 I would have snagged this, but that price hurts my head. I don’t even know why I care to be honest lol I don’t even know what to photo anymore. 🤣😂😅😀😢😭😭😭😭
Great review. But with that price point I’ll stay with my Profoto B2 and figure out a lighter way to travel on a plane in other aspects of my kit
Where did you get that bag? That is perfect for on the road use. Thank you in advance.
I bought it from Strobius’ online store. Standard 110!
I think this will go well with my Fuji X100F. The camera is too small to comfortably carry even a tt350 on camera, but sometimes you just want some extra flash. The camera in one hand and the flash in the other works quite well, or in a corner somewhere. But the Ad200 is a bit too big to carry around in my opinion.
I just wish they could release a tiny trigger which is controlled through bluetooth and the in camera flash compensation. It would really fit the smaller Fuji and Sony cameras.
As much as I giggle over the lack of control on the Profoto Connect (mostly because of its price), I understand the utility of such a tiny trigger with the gear and situation you’ve described.
I like the round flash head to use it with the snoot (V1 in my case)- going into the back of my 150-600 lens, to focus the light for creating extra small spotlights. I am not sure if ,when the light is focused that way, that little extra power would serve me. Some sort of patterns useable with the AK-R1 Kit could be a nice addition. hmm when i think about it - cutting some out of paper and put it in between the gel holders should do the trick
Still if i would not have the V1´s those 100s would be pretty interesting.
Using a snoot won’t “project” the light, it reduces the area of coverage by “flagging” the light, or blocking where it can go. Projecting/concentrating requires a lens, either a fresnel lens (like the lens of the flash itself, or the magmod magbeam if you want to kick it up a notch) or a modifier designed to gather light from a wider area and concentrate it forward (like the retro laser modifier discontinued by Paul C Buff). So while your snoot may limit the coverage, it’s only eating away at output (on the edges) by flagging it. So if you want max output, make sure to first maximize the zoom of the V1. This will ensure all the light is packed into the tightest area. Removing the snoot might give you a tiny boost, but not much since you’re shooting such a distant area.
@@robhallphoto The snoot is there to avoid light spill, because it fits pretty much perfect into the back opening of the lens - the lens is focusing the light - not the snoot
Please let us know in 6 months how often you end up using it. My kit v860ii, AD200pro, AD300pro, QT400ii, QT600ii. Other than multi-snoot I don’t see a usage for AD100pro for me.
Hello, thank you for this review and explanation video! One question; what is the name of the indirect optional diffusion softbox you show on min. 1:36?
adorama.rfvk.net/b3m4Kv
^ That's the box, but it appears the focusing rod is either out of stock or discontinued.
Closest alternative through Glow now would be :
adorama.rfvk.net/q5zRL
@@robhallphoto thank you!
How do you tighten the umbrella hole!? :( I have an 8mm shaft that needs to be clamped so it doesn't fall through and I'm not seeing any options for that.
Where did you get those silicone protectors for your AD200s?
The blue one on the ad200 pro is the one from flashpoint/Adorama, trimmed to avoid making it more difficult to put in the Bowen’s brackets.
The white one on the ad200 was something that a local engineer was 3D printing and selling online as “lightsavers”. He made them because the AD200 silicone protectors from Adorama were basically a skin, and did nothing to protect the sensitive display in the case of a light stand tipping over. He has since stopped making them, and the ad200 pro skin from Adorama has a significant silicone bumper around the display.
Can we get an updated 350 with this battery and round head? That would be a great light-weight kit. I love li-on batteries but hate that almost every model has a different battery.
Dont you think the 350 base with the 3" round head would be a little odd?
I'm not sure if the AD 100 Pro is a for me, right now, but I will say the AD200 is an amazing flash. Question what was the name of the bag you had?
Strobius 110 standard. Got the eBay link in the description, it’s often sold out on their home store because of my previous video.
What camera bag are u have? I want to know :)
Wich modifiers kit matches the AD100pro? I was told ak-r1 is not compatible
My AD100 pro stopped working in 10 months. Hardly few shoots. Went out with a loud blast.
If diffusion is causing inefficiency in the H200R, how is the performance of the H200R with with the diffusion removed?
Arrggg if it wasn't for the cost, I'd replace all my wedding-reception speed lights with 3-4 AD100s!
Rob, did you find any green tint issue for this flash? Seems to be a common complaint on this SKU.
Yes I have follow up videos on it - and since then they’ve changed the lenses to have no tint. Or you can buy replacements if you have an affected one.
I personally can see the appeal of this light, I think it's main problem is it goes against what I imagine most godox users would stereotypically prioritise i.e. value & versatility over specialist, situational product
That's true. EVERYTHING up to this point has been about "how many applications can this product fill". And whatever it can't, they round out with accessories to increase cross compatibility. The 100 pro (and I guess the ad300 pro to a degree) are really a step in the more niche category. I'm not sure what I'd prefer, them to just stop, and maybe focus on the next big thing (whatever the hell that is)? Or continue to fill gaps to mildly improve options for small groups of users.
@@robhallphoto Personally I'd like them to build on the AD200 modular system. I'm surprised they haven't released a bare bulb head with a godox mount (I would have prefer that solution over a ad300pro). I'd also have to question whether they would have been better releasing a mk2 version of the H200R round head with the zoomable design for the AD200 over releasing the AD100pro.
I need to replace my TT600 which I use as a rim /hair light .. I think the ad100pro would be perfect for this ..
That would be a nice jump in terms of features, recycle, and power. Love those TT600's though. I've got 5 of em hanging out in my studio closet as "you never know" lights.
@@robhallphoto my TT600 has got me out of a jam a few times .. good speed light It , the one I have just will not connect to my trigger & is not showing a channel on display for some reason ?
Hi Robert, I already have a Godox V1F and controller for my XT4, my question is if I purchase an AD100 do I need to buy an AD100F or does this matter? Cheers
There’s no such thing as an AD100F.
Anything X series without a hotshoe is not brand specific.
@@robhallphoto Thanks Robert
I’m new to flashes and I shoot film. Can anyone tell me if this is compatible with a Bronica ETRS with transmitter/receiver?
hi, im wondering what that bag you are using for your lighting kit?
Named in video and linked in description.
@@robhallphoto thank you... :)
So let me get this straight, if someone wants to buy a small Godox flash with a round head design and you don't care about bare bulb, this outputs the most light of them all? Even more than the 200 Pro with the round head? How would the power of this compare to the power of the AD200/Pro with the Fresnel head if bouncing off the ceiling?
I didn't test bouncing the 100 pro vs. 200 fresnel. I feel like bouncing in general just increases differences in spread of light and only reduces the accuracy of a comparison. But also, no, I never said this outputs the most light of them all. The 100 pro beat the 200 round head, and V1 when used direct, but the fresnel head of the ad200 greatly outperformed the AD100 pro (because it's got gnarly hotspots). And in a softbox, the H200R head and barebulb both outperformed the 100 pro. I'd revisit the output section.
Does the model light lag to come back up to the level set after you fire like with the V1?
The modeling light has 10 brightness values like the V1 but it does not dim during a flash recycle.
@@robhallphoto Oh sweet! Thank you, Rob! I use the V1 off camera on a monopod which my assistant/2nd shooter holds during receptions. When it gets dark, I like to use the modeling light at half power or so - it helps me lock focus or track. But it’s annoying to watch it slowly come back up and I don’t use it when there is a videographer (would be annoying for them plus they usually have a light).
@@michaelscoots awesome, I was expecting you asked because not having it might be a dealbreaker, as a lot of people like the feature as it silently represents the light has fully recycled.
@@robhallphoto yeah not an issue as it’s for reception use only where I’m only pushing it to 1/32 Max usually.
What bag is that?
Can this be used as an optical slave?
Rob did a good job justifying this ad100, but still think the price is way too high at $300, I will get couple if it closer to $170
explaining, not justifying!😂 I only hope users are more informed to make their own justifications!
Please give us the site where you bought the bag. Does it have rollers? Looks pretty heavy.
In the description now. No wheels.
@@robhallphoto thanks. Back breaker!
@@gosman949 indeed. Honestly, having seen the results, and knowing how I use my lights, I'm considering dumping the 200's in favor of two 100's, getting rid of all the extra heads that I carry, and swapping out two stands for carbon fiber nano stands. This would reduce my bag weight by about 9 lbs (but costs about $900). Cheaper than back surgery though.