It's great to see how other people use the same tools that you use. You spoke about ther barebulb. I got the first evolv200 when they first came out I ordered 2 covers for the barebulb it's AD-S15 and on location Godox also has an 18inch pop-up softbox that I remove the cover and attach the softbox. But your workflow maybe different from mine, just thought I would tell you how I use my barebulb safely.
My man 😎 Thank you! I'll check out that softbox for sure. The cover can also come in handy cause MagMod might be sending their softbox to try out as well and obviously the barebulb is better for that. I appreciate the feedback and suggestions Jeffrey. Have an awesome day!
I can definitely appreciate the two step ON system. i use my ad200pro allllll the time and one thing i have done in the past is accidentally left it on or turned it on and drained some much needed juice in my bag.
It’s funny that you say that because I’ve had five assistants work with me since I posted this video and every single one of them hates this feature. I think because we have the protective case on it, we never turn it on accidentally. There’s like a little quarter inch Depth that prevents it from turning on. And we never carry our flashes raw dog style 😂 I was gonna post a video about that and I know I’m gonna get a lot of hate for it, but that has to be my least favorite feature about this new flash. Do you have a case on yours?
@@TNKPhoto no-I def think the cases are cool. I baby my equipment and I shoot 3-4 shoots a week. It's honestly amazing that my og ad200pro is still killin it. I bought it at the end of a photography convention off the demo floor in Chicago (click con, I think) like 6 years ago. def been a great strobe. Will prob pick up the new model though. (btw, I think I don't mind that feature also bc I use a handful of dji products that have similar "safety(s)" like to take off or land, etc) great video though, man! keep em comin!
@@microminstrel I appreciate it my dude. And the case I have on it here is the same one from the older one which still gives you access to what you need. In case you wanna pick one up. Thank you for watching and commenting www.adorama.com/fplfevskbk.html?gad_source=1&gclid=Cj0KCQjwveK4BhD4ARIsAKy6pMKqeghN9JPGKBNSgmqmEvZxwLEoLDPbq1yDsf8Vf7Ch2OCFANa1GpMaAl8BEALw_wcB&gclsrc=aw.ds&
Is Godox using the same bulb? They make the metal AD-S15 Bulb Protector which I wish was provided with the kit. Not sure if it is compatible with this new head. Do you hand hold the MagShoe a lot? I have a Fantaseal Hand Grip for holding the strobe, but it doesn't have the option to mount to a lightstand. Nice review!
Thank you so much! Yeah, godox and flashpoint are the exact same thing. That’s why I kept going back-and-forth calling at the evolve or the evolve 200. Somebody else mentioned that protector, I’m gonna try to get my hands on it and do a quick little review about it as well. Thank you for watching!
Great stuff! I'm looking fwd to eventually switching to Godox/Flashpointe. My current strobes have the power button plus turn the wheel too, I guess it's so they don't accidentally turn on in your bag if something hits the button.
Honestly, dude, use the ones that you have and run them into the ground. Once everything breaks, then come join us lol and yeah, I can see the logic behind that, but I think the switch that was on the side on the older one was a better set up. It doesn’t kill it completely but it definitely isn’t an improvement. The other things though, nice little upgrades
The rotation to turn on is oretty smart. Same as my 100pros. If you have your flash set to stay on permanently and it accedentaly switches on in your bag you could quite easily end up with a dead battery if left over night. And those things take a while to charge.
I definitely get the concept behind it but with the case we put on which has a bumper on the back, it is a little cumbersome. We were using it last night and my assistant and second said the same thing, it kinda slows you down. Again, not a complete fumble or deal breaker but for our purposes, the switch was a better option. If you haven't checked out our video on the protective case we use, I highly recommend checking it out. It's saved our 200s multiple times th-cam.com/video/fnwOQ8ao9e4/w-d-xo.htmlsi=H9fhS5ZmmHctqAJ_
You know that’s one of the things they might have improved. It did look different under there when you look at the bottom. There’s a couple of indentations that the old one didn’t have so I’m assuming there’s more metal under there. Good call
Thank you for watching! Yeah, it’s definitely not something I would rush to get, but as I mentioned, if your current unit has gotten a lot of mileage, not a bad idea to get. They definitely improved on a lot of things, but it’s more evolutionary than revolutionary
I have to confess that I am an AD200 Pro addict, too 😉 In my case, two Peli 1550 cases contain 6 AD200 Pro plus 4 AD-B2 plus extension cables and accessories each. My love for the flash tube head led me to discover the Godox AD-S15, an metal tube that provides protection for the flash bulb. Originally designed for the AD-180/360, it is a snug fit but has proven to be a reliable protector for my flash bulbs. Despite heavy use, I haven’t broken a single one, thanks to the AD-S15. I can’t find the AD-S15 on the official website, but some dealers seem to have it in stock. If you are interested in getting one but can’t get your hands on it, please get in touch with me, and we will try to find one for you.
Dude! That is awesome! Thank you for sharing that with me. Lemme dig around and see if I can get my hands on one to post a video. That’s a great find and workaround. I wish I could say the same thing, that I’ve never broken an AD200, but I’ve gone through a few of them 😂
Thanks for the review. Just went ahead and ordered one. For the MagShoe, do you use the included 1/4-20 to attach? I can never seem to get them AD200 to line up correctly with the MagShoe.
Thank you for watching! I do use the attachment. It take a little bit of adjusting but eventually you get it to line up. Sometimes it’s a tiny tiny bit off but not so much where it’ll throw off the direction of light
Yeah it makes sense, I just feel like the old method with the switch was a better way of doing it. Not a huge deal but unnecessary "upgrade" in my opinion. Everything else is great on it
@@TNKPhoto The old switch is better because it's mechanical. The new electronic switch means that the camera is always drawing a hint of power to activate the electronic switch, meaning your battery will slowly drain. You can store the battery in first gen AD200s for an incredibly long time without worrying about battery drain. But, consumers want all digital controls, so progress says bye-bye to mechanical on-off switches. That's why I never store AD300 or AD400 with battery in the unit.
i have 2 ad200's, first versions, and love them. i am pretty easy on the lights, use maybe once/twice a week shooting hummingbirds. i have never used a modeling lamp so i don't now what i am missing. the screen looks great! but, i only look at it once to check channel and group. i do like the color lights for different channels, i would use that. but, i would have to also buy the newest little trigger and i already have the other 3! also, i use their extension heads and i see the flash head won't fit due to new contacts for modeling lite, so that sucks,, for me. i am very, very glad to see they are keeping the 200's in their line up! if/when one of mine die, i will upgrade, but i am not too excited. love your videos! keep 'em comming!
That’s exactly what I was trying to get across in the video! If you already have working AD200, there’s no rush for you to go and pick this one up. They did some pretty neat improvements, but it’s not anything that game changing. And I completely agree with you, once I set up what I need to set up, I rarely look at the back of the screen since everything is being controlled by the remote. And I posted a review on the newest remote And you’re definitely not missing out. In my opinion. I feel like the XPro two is where they got it perfect. Lastly, I love Belize! My family and I lived there for a few months when I was little. I don’t remember too much, but I have some memories of it being very pretty!
I got it at Adorama but it seems to be on backorder now. B&H has it in stock, it's just the Godox variation of it: www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/1841993-REG/godox_ad200proii_ad200pro_ii_ttl_pocket.html/?ap=y&ap=y&smp=y&smp=y&lsft=BI%3A6879&gad_source=1&gclid=CjwKCAjw1NK4BhAwEiwAVUHPUAykCUtUTbotXwJfjvB1T2O7VY0dMKWHU1QfJJQ1H6XvoUR_g-uo2xoCwYcQAvD_BwE Amazon has the Godox version too: www.amazon.com/GODOX-AD200Pro-Bi-Color-Versatile-Modeling/dp/B0DGKXZFVY/ref=sr_1_2_sspa?crid=2YCU556O5W7KY&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.c5CmJtST1TDZCxLrvkqAWcj_n_zY8FBRvBkkifTxSLJ89aQXHH_Hpmi0uAy1SO-B0J4qpVBVC6dnm9DI8s4GHK2ITyUOBIxo7dpoS8ZEyMAq37qUcIjwY6VfH_UmtIh1NThm_wX2PVFnHmL8WYyTIIM7XkV-S0Sdps3vWKudjtpnwYm7kKR84g4YOaf9bpfyphhpg9Wu2FdKFp9F9jUpvpbpTLAxulT60i3ZwB1ukiCD23sSAUXyuieO0LL2idCqn7qgQw_PbS3Mu_-yT9OKXhoEBmgTOJGGh9xzasOzkeY.TpPDEKHomlPNjZvVhVQq5Yghec4sEuG7nyZ8LvweSpw&dib_tag=se&keywords=ad200+pro+ii&qid=1729444371&s=electronics&sprefix=ad200+pro%2Celectronics%2C153&sr=1-2-spons&sp_csd=d2lkZ2V0TmFtZT1zcF9hdGY&psc=1
No worries, dude, I’ll try to help you out. The AD200 and the evolve 200 are the same exact unit. One of them is flashpoint. The other one is Godox but underneath they are exactly the same thing. Flashpoint is sold by Adorama, and Godox is Available everywhere else. I mentioned in the beginning that I got the flashpoint one because Adorama had faster shipping than Godox at the moment. Hope that helps. Thank you for watching
I don't think so because the pro ii has a new head which isn't compatible with the old AD200. I tried to interchange them in this morning to test it it out and it didn't work. Huge fail in my opinion by Godox. I would stay with the AD200 or AD200 pro if you have all the accessories
Don't quote me on this Mike, but I believe the head attachment is the same so it should work. If they kept the battery the same to make it backwards compatible with their equipment, I would imagine the head is the same too
Oh man, I’m sorry about that. That’s really unfortunate that they switched that out. In my personal opinion then, I would just stick with an ad200 pro, the first generation. I’m gonna make a follow up video but every single one of my assistants told me that the turning it on function is annoying, and definitely a step in the wrong direction. And as far as usability and everything else, I don’t see any difference whatsoever so if you have 200s, there’s really no huge reason to “upgrade”
aaaahhh there it is. I have the Xpro original and I dont replace things until they break or if the other option is just that much better. I'll probably get the Xproii when this one breaks. The Nano however...I sent that right back lol I hated that thing. Thank you for watching and thank you for letting me know
The only problem is that if you cut a hole in the rubber, it’s probably gonna tear the rest of it. I’ll see if I get overheating issues and report back on another video
@@TNKPhoto use a solder gun. melt a hole then only flatten the inside. leave the bump of the rubber on the outside. that will keep it from ripping. but ya wait to see if it over heats first LOL
@@jeffgracianette9785 I'm not, shall we say, the best with hands-on things like that lol. I'd be cooking the MagMod rubber piece and it'd be done for hahah
Hey dude, I appreciate the feedback. The reason I do it is when I record, I have the soft box very very close to me and the lightbulb that’s in the soft box, it has a cooling fan so there’s a little bit of noise that that makes so having low background music just kind of drowns out any outside noise when recording. I’ll try to switch up the track to something that’s a little longer maybe not as repetitive. I appreciate you watching and I appreciate the feedback
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It's great to see how other people use the same tools that you use. You spoke about ther barebulb. I got the first evolv200 when they first came out I ordered 2 covers for the barebulb it's AD-S15 and on location Godox also has an 18inch pop-up softbox that I remove the cover and attach the softbox. But your workflow maybe different from mine, just thought I would tell you how I use my barebulb safely.
My man 😎 Thank you! I'll check out that softbox for sure. The cover can also come in handy cause MagMod might be sending their softbox to try out as well and obviously the barebulb is better for that. I appreciate the feedback and suggestions Jeffrey. Have an awesome day!
nice! I was thinking about picking one of these up but my original AD200's are running smooth!
Oh yeah dude ride it out a little longer. It’s a great unit but it’s not gonna change the way you do things 😎😎 keep killing it with the one you have 💪
I just want to know if you melted the magmod yet.
I’m new into flash photography, do we have to buy remote trigger for ad200 pro ii? And if yes, which one is that?
I can definitely appreciate the two step ON system. i use my ad200pro allllll the time and one thing i have done in the past is accidentally left it on or turned it on and drained some much needed juice in my bag.
It’s funny that you say that because I’ve had five assistants work with me since I posted this video and every single one of them hates this feature. I think because we have the protective case on it, we never turn it on accidentally. There’s like a little quarter inch Depth that prevents it from turning on. And we never carry our flashes raw dog style 😂 I was gonna post a video about that and I know I’m gonna get a lot of hate for it, but that has to be my least favorite feature about this new flash. Do you have a case on yours?
@@TNKPhoto no-I def think the cases are cool. I baby my equipment and I shoot 3-4 shoots a week. It's honestly amazing that my og ad200pro is still killin it. I bought it at the end of a photography convention off the demo floor in Chicago (click con, I think) like 6 years ago. def been a great strobe. Will prob pick up the new model though. (btw, I think I don't mind that feature also bc I use a handful of dji products that have similar "safety(s)" like to take off or land, etc) great video though, man! keep em comin!
@@microminstrel I appreciate it my dude. And the case I have on it here is the same one from the older one which still gives you access to what you need. In case you wanna pick one up. Thank you for watching and commenting
www.adorama.com/fplfevskbk.html?gad_source=1&gclid=Cj0KCQjwveK4BhD4ARIsAKy6pMKqeghN9JPGKBNSgmqmEvZxwLEoLDPbq1yDsf8Vf7Ch2OCFANa1GpMaAl8BEALw_wcB&gclsrc=aw.ds&
Is Godox using the same bulb? They make the metal AD-S15 Bulb Protector which I wish was provided with the kit. Not sure if it is compatible with this new head. Do you hand hold the MagShoe a lot? I have a Fantaseal Hand Grip for holding the strobe, but it doesn't have the option to mount to a lightstand. Nice review!
Thank you so much! Yeah, godox and flashpoint are the exact same thing. That’s why I kept going back-and-forth calling at the evolve or the evolve 200. Somebody else mentioned that protector, I’m gonna try to get my hands on it and do a quick little review about it as well. Thank you for watching!
Great stuff! I'm looking fwd to eventually switching to Godox/Flashpointe. My current strobes have the power button plus turn the wheel too, I guess it's so they don't accidentally turn on in your bag if something hits the button.
Honestly, dude, use the ones that you have and run them into the ground. Once everything breaks, then come join us lol and yeah, I can see the logic behind that, but I think the switch that was on the side on the older one was a better set up. It doesn’t kill it completely but it definitely isn’t an improvement. The other things though, nice little upgrades
Thanks for the informative video. Very accurate review. Thanks for everything. 👍
Thank you for watching John!
The rotation to turn on is oretty smart. Same as my 100pros. If you have your flash set to stay on permanently and it accedentaly switches on in your bag you could quite easily end up with a dead battery if left over night. And those things take a while to charge.
I definitely get the concept behind it but with the case we put on which has a bumper on the back, it is a little cumbersome. We were using it last night and my assistant and second said the same thing, it kinda slows you down. Again, not a complete fumble or deal breaker but for our purposes, the switch was a better option. If you haven't checked out our video on the protective case we use, I highly recommend checking it out. It's saved our 200s multiple times
th-cam.com/video/fnwOQ8ao9e4/w-d-xo.htmlsi=H9fhS5ZmmHctqAJ_
Digging the screen on it a lot. Is the 1/4 inch screw mount any more robust? On one my og ad200 the plastic is a bit cracked around it.
You know that’s one of the things they might have improved. It did look different under there when you look at the bottom. There’s a couple of indentations that the old one didn’t have so I’m assuming there’s more metal under there. Good call
Didn’t know the version II came out. My version 1 pro works fine. Maybe a Black Friday sale, I’d add this new version 2. Thanks for the video review.
Thank you for watching! Yeah, it’s definitely not something I would rush to get, but as I mentioned, if your current unit has gotten a lot of mileage, not a bad idea to get. They definitely improved on a lot of things, but it’s more evolutionary than revolutionary
I have to confess that I am an AD200 Pro addict, too 😉
In my case, two Peli 1550 cases contain 6 AD200 Pro plus 4 AD-B2 plus extension cables and accessories each.
My love for the flash tube head led me to discover the Godox AD-S15, an metal tube that provides protection for the flash bulb. Originally designed for the AD-180/360, it is a snug fit but has proven to be a reliable protector for my flash bulbs. Despite heavy use, I haven’t broken a single one, thanks to the AD-S15.
I can’t find the AD-S15 on the official website, but some dealers seem to have it in stock.
If you are interested in getting one but can’t get your hands on it, please get in touch with me, and we will try to find one for you.
Dude! That is awesome! Thank you for sharing that with me. Lemme dig around and see if I can get my hands on one to post a video. That’s a great find and workaround. I wish I could say the same thing, that I’ve never broken an AD200, but I’ve gone through a few of them 😂
Thanks for the review. Just went ahead and ordered one. For the MagShoe, do you use the included 1/4-20 to attach? I can never seem to get them AD200 to line up correctly with the MagShoe.
Thank you for watching! I do use the attachment. It take a little bit of adjusting but eventually you get it to line up. Sometimes it’s a tiny tiny bit off but not so much where it’ll throw off the direction of light
The on/off feature is a copy from Profoto. Basically it prevents you from accidentally turning on your flash.
Yeah it makes sense, I just feel like the old method with the switch was a better way of doing it. Not a huge deal but unnecessary "upgrade" in my opinion. Everything else is great on it
@@TNKPhoto The old switch is better because it's mechanical. The new electronic switch means that the camera is always drawing a hint of power to activate the electronic switch, meaning your battery will slowly drain. You can store the battery in first gen AD200s for an incredibly long time without worrying about battery drain. But, consumers want all digital controls, so progress says bye-bye to mechanical on-off switches. That's why I never store AD300 or AD400 with battery in the unit.
i have 2 ad200's, first versions, and love them. i am pretty easy on the lights, use maybe once/twice a week shooting hummingbirds.
i have never used a modeling lamp so i don't now what i am missing.
the screen looks great! but, i only look at it once to check channel and group.
i do like the color lights for different channels, i would use that. but, i would have to also buy the newest little trigger and i already have the other 3! also, i use their extension heads and i see the flash head won't fit due to new contacts for modeling lite, so that sucks,, for me.
i am very, very glad to see they are keeping the 200's in their line up!
if/when one of mine die, i will upgrade, but i am not too excited.
love your videos! keep 'em comming!
That’s exactly what I was trying to get across in the video! If you already have working AD200, there’s no rush for you to go and pick this one up. They did some pretty neat improvements, but it’s not anything that game changing. And I completely agree with you, once I set up what I need to set up, I rarely look at the back of the screen since everything is being controlled by the remote. And I posted a review on the newest remote And you’re definitely not missing out. In my opinion. I feel like the XPro two is where they got it perfect. Lastly, I love Belize! My family and I lived there for a few months when I was little. I don’t remember too much, but I have some memories of it being very pretty!
The purple and hard shadows are spot on!! I do have a question.... what's your arm and shoulder workout like?? hahaha
Thank you my dude 🙌🙌 I decided to switch the colors around a bit
You don’t need any tips my guy lol You’re dialed the f in 💪💪💪
I didn't see the eVOLV Pro 200 II available anywhere. Do you have a link?
I got it at Adorama but it seems to be on backorder now. B&H has it in stock, it's just the Godox variation of it:
www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/1841993-REG/godox_ad200proii_ad200pro_ii_ttl_pocket.html/?ap=y&ap=y&smp=y&smp=y&lsft=BI%3A6879&gad_source=1&gclid=CjwKCAjw1NK4BhAwEiwAVUHPUAykCUtUTbotXwJfjvB1T2O7VY0dMKWHU1QfJJQ1H6XvoUR_g-uo2xoCwYcQAvD_BwE
Amazon has the Godox version too:
www.amazon.com/GODOX-AD200Pro-Bi-Color-Versatile-Modeling/dp/B0DGKXZFVY/ref=sr_1_2_sspa?crid=2YCU556O5W7KY&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.c5CmJtST1TDZCxLrvkqAWcj_n_zY8FBRvBkkifTxSLJ89aQXHH_Hpmi0uAy1SO-B0J4qpVBVC6dnm9DI8s4GHK2ITyUOBIxo7dpoS8ZEyMAq37qUcIjwY6VfH_UmtIh1NThm_wX2PVFnHmL8WYyTIIM7XkV-S0Sdps3vWKudjtpnwYm7kKR84g4YOaf9bpfyphhpg9Wu2FdKFp9F9jUpvpbpTLAxulT60i3ZwB1ukiCD23sSAUXyuieO0LL2idCqn7qgQw_PbS3Mu_-yT9OKXhoEBmgTOJGGh9xzasOzkeY.TpPDEKHomlPNjZvVhVQq5Yghec4sEuG7nyZ8LvweSpw&dib_tag=se&keywords=ad200+pro+ii&qid=1729444371&s=electronics&sprefix=ad200+pro%2Celectronics%2C153&sr=1-2-spons&sp_csd=d2lkZ2V0TmFtZT1zcF9hdGY&psc=1
I’m watching this while driving so I might’ve missed something but he kept saying ad200 but was holding the evolve 200. I’m confused
The Flashpoint evolve 200 Pro II and the Godox AD200 Pro II are the same; only the label is different
No worries, dude, I’ll try to help you out. The AD200 and the evolve 200 are the same exact unit. One of them is flashpoint. The other one is Godox but underneath they are exactly the same thing. Flashpoint is sold by Adorama, and Godox is Available everywhere else. I mentioned in the beginning that I got the flashpoint one because Adorama had faster shipping than Godox at the moment. Hope that helps. Thank you for watching
You aren’t confused you are dangerous. Don’t watch videos while driving.
Sir Godox AD200Pro II fit the Godox R200?
I don't think so because the pro ii has a new head which isn't compatible with the old AD200. I tried to interchange them in this morning to test it it out and it didn't work. Huge fail in my opinion by Godox. I would stay with the AD200 or AD200 pro if you have all the accessories
what i want to know is if there is a ADB2 dual head option or if it will work
Don't quote me on this Mike, but I believe the head attachment is the same so it should work. If they kept the battery the same to make it backwards compatible with their equipment, I would imagine the head is the same too
@@TNKPhoto the heads are different since the new one has a built in fan. I messaged adorama as I was wanting to add a 2nd ad200 but now Im stuck lol
Oh man, I’m sorry about that. That’s really unfortunate that they switched that out. In my personal opinion then, I would just stick with an ad200 pro, the first generation. I’m gonna make a follow up video but every single one of my assistants told me that the turning it on function is annoying, and definitely a step in the wrong direction. And as far as usability and everything else, I don’t see any difference whatsoever so if you have 200s, there’s really no huge reason to “upgrade”
You can go to 1/512 on the xpro 2
aaaahhh there it is. I have the Xpro original and I dont replace things until they break or if the other option is just that much better. I'll probably get the Xproii when this one breaks. The Nano however...I sent that right back lol I hated that thing. Thank you for watching and thank you for letting me know
@@TNKPhoto oh got you! Makes sense. You can go to 256 on the xpro I don’t remember if you said that already or not. Thanks for the video man!
cut a hole out on the cover over the vent
The only problem is that if you cut a hole in the rubber, it’s probably gonna tear the rest of it. I’ll see if I get overheating issues and report back on another video
@@TNKPhoto use a solder gun. melt a hole then only flatten the inside. leave the bump of the rubber on the outside. that will keep it from ripping. but ya wait to see if it over heats first LOL
@@jeffgracianette9785 I'm not, shall we say, the best with hands-on things like that lol. I'd be cooking the MagMod rubber piece and it'd be done for hahah
The background music was repetitive and annoying, why do it?
Hey dude, I appreciate the feedback. The reason I do it is when I record, I have the soft box very very close to me and the lightbulb that’s in the soft box, it has a cooling fan so there’s a little bit of noise that that makes so having low background music just kind of drowns out any outside noise when recording. I’ll try to switch up the track to something that’s a little longer maybe not as repetitive. I appreciate you watching and I appreciate the feedback
It’s an influencer thing. Some seem to think it makes their video more exciting. A lot of TpC tech tubers do it, too.
@@graxxor That's fair. I'll see what a good happy medium is. Your point is valid and I appreciate you engaging with our channel