I've been using the Flashpoint(Adorama branded Godox) speedlights for paid work a few years now. Other than a shoe mount going bad(which Adorama remedied quickly) they've proven themselves to be more than capable, particularly for the price. Since I shoot with Fuji's, and their OEM speedlights suck, 3rd party is the only way to go for me. That said, I couldn't help myself when Adorama had the AD200's drastically reduced for Black Friday($219USD). I haven't been using them much for work yet as I am still getting used to setting them up in a way that works well for me, but so far I am liking them. What I can't do is justify the expense of AD400/600 lines for my particular needs. If I need more power, which is incredibly rare, I still have a pair of Flashpoint 'Studio 300' AC powered strobes(Godox SK300). I also have Adorama and others relatively close to me so, if a job really required something else, renting a few Profoto's isn't out of the question. That brings me to my last point... Lots of people, particularly those already heavily invested in Profoto or Broncolor, will scoff at Godox/Cheetah/Flashpoint/etc lights. In most cases those people have NEVER used one, and in almost all cases they project their needs upon everyone. Are they the most color accurate across their power range compared to Profoto? No, but not everyone is shooting product photography for catalogs or models in detailed makeup for the cover of Vogue(neither are most of the naysayers either, they just need to defend their purchases). Can the triggers be glitchy/unreliable under some circumstances? Sure, but not everyone is shooting sporting events or similar where a strobe failing to fire can make or break the job. That is not to say Godox lights CAN'T do those thing as many people do use them in such a manner, just that it is usually a slightly different process.
You've said it all. Thank you soo much for your comment. A lot of people get carried away with huge name brands and forget how good the godox lights are. I started shooting off camera outdoors with a yongnuo speedlight and it worked perfectly for me then. Once again thanks for your insight.
@@PrinceMeyson I started with manual Vivitar 283/285's, sync cords and optical slaves. Back then I would have given anything for speedlights that I could trigger and adjust wirelessly like the current Godox line. Throw in lithium batteries for all day shooting and faster recycling times(no more add-on/external power packs) and they truly are impossible to beat for the price. Don't get me wrong, I have used Profoto lights and they are AWESOME but there is no way I could justify the financial outlay for my uses. Plus they don't make a Fuji compatible A1 so I would be out of luck for on camera flash if I got into the Profoto system.
Perfect Meyson, Thank you for these educational tutorials. Can you do a video of beauty shoot with the Good AD600 Pro please. I will definitely get one if I see proper tutorial of beauty shoot from someone like Prince Meyson
Godox😁.. can use the same radio triggers for their small speedlights, through V860IIs, round-head V1's, AD200s, AD300s, AD400s, AD600s, the new AD1200 Pro, & the AC monolights; the 200s through 1200s have 9 stops of manual control, TTL, HSS, repeat, TTL-to-manual TCM, masking, powerful modeling lights [AD200 with round head], battery-powered/AC adapters [AD400 up], extension heads; you can put 2 AD200s in an AD-B2 adapter for 400 ws, can plug 2 AD600s into a 1200 ws ext head; the AD400 has adapters for Bowen/Profoto/Elinchrom/Broncolor modifiers; & Godox has ~ 5 different lines of inexpensive AC-powered studio strobes.. AND THEN😁.. we talk about Cheetahstand modifiers😁😁.
Thank you for the information! I recent got the Dad light (flashpoint 600) but the ad 400 pro was $100 off so i just picked that up today. I am feeling more confident that i will get a lot of use out of the 400 pro.
Right now, my Kit consists of 2X AD200's, 1X AD360 Streaklight, 1X AD600. I don't own the pro models of any of the lights. I use the 200's & 360 more because of portability but if you need to beat the sun... that AD600 is beeeautiful.
Hello Meyson, thanks a lot for the review. Still very useful a year later Quick question though, I have read a few things about the battery of the AD600 pro going bad. Have you had any such issues?
I think I'm going to pick up the 400 Pro. I travel a lot and do a lot of shooting on location. So tired of carrying around my Alienbees, my vegabond, light modifiers etc etc. This is simple and something I can carry easier. Though my question is how is the light if you use this without a modifier? Or can you recommend a good, portable modifier that will go with it? I like beauty dishes. But getting them on planes is not worth the headache. And I don't want to put up and take apart my octobox all the time.
Amazing content Prince! thank you, but wanted to ask your opinion on, what's the main difference between the 600pro over the 600bm? is it recycling time and cost only? this is driving me crazy, as I really don't need to shoot at noon time with the sun over me. here is the pricing line in B&H. AD600Pro $899 AD600BM $549, AD400Pro $649, AD300pro $499.00. Thank you again!!
@@rusellcerrato9141 recycle time and the modeling light also the color correction is better with the pro version versus the bm. Bm is still great but the pro is for faster shoots. More upscale I would say.
Hey, I just bought two cheap, used AC-lights. They work well, but I am very disappointed with the recycle-time. They take roughly 1sec to reload. I bought studio flashes mainly for one reason: my speedlights were to slow to reload. I am using the studio-flashes at approx. 50% power, yet they still need almost a second to reload. Is this normal, what is the recycle time with your godox lights?
Hello Prince Meyson am a new TH-camr based in USA i want to do my first video but want try and do somthg creative. I have between $80 to $115 to invest in lighting please what recommendation will u give me please?
@@PrinceMeyson the AD600 basic model lol. I JUST got the AD200 around the holidays cause it was cheap. But yeah its powerful and its easy to use. I don't even know how to use TTL anyway lol...
Prince man, you are God sent to everyone starting out, keep ascending and growing.
Thanks for the transparency. I was confused between getting an AD600bm & 400pro. I'll go for the 400pro!
I've been using the Flashpoint(Adorama branded Godox) speedlights for paid work a few years now. Other than a shoe mount going bad(which Adorama remedied quickly) they've proven themselves to be more than capable, particularly for the price. Since I shoot with Fuji's, and their OEM speedlights suck, 3rd party is the only way to go for me.
That said, I couldn't help myself when Adorama had the AD200's drastically reduced for Black Friday($219USD). I haven't been using them much for work yet as I am still getting used to setting them up in a way that works well for me, but so far I am liking them. What I can't do is justify the expense of AD400/600 lines for my particular needs. If I need more power, which is incredibly rare, I still have a pair of Flashpoint 'Studio 300' AC powered strobes(Godox SK300). I also have Adorama and others relatively close to me so, if a job really required something else, renting a few Profoto's isn't out of the question. That brings me to my last point...
Lots of people, particularly those already heavily invested in Profoto or Broncolor, will scoff at Godox/Cheetah/Flashpoint/etc lights. In most cases those people have NEVER used one, and in almost all cases they project their needs upon everyone. Are they the most color accurate across their power range compared to Profoto? No, but not everyone is shooting product photography for catalogs or models in detailed makeup for the cover of Vogue(neither are most of the naysayers either, they just need to defend their purchases). Can the triggers be glitchy/unreliable under some circumstances? Sure, but not everyone is shooting sporting events or similar where a strobe failing to fire can make or break the job. That is not to say Godox lights CAN'T do those thing as many people do use them in such a manner, just that it is usually a slightly different process.
You've said it all. Thank you soo much for your comment. A lot of people get carried away with huge name brands and forget how good the godox lights are. I started shooting off camera outdoors with a yongnuo speedlight and it worked perfectly for me then. Once again thanks for your insight.
@@PrinceMeyson I started with manual Vivitar 283/285's, sync cords and optical slaves. Back then I would have given anything for speedlights that I could trigger and adjust wirelessly like the current Godox line. Throw in lithium batteries for all day shooting and faster recycling times(no more add-on/external power packs) and they truly are impossible to beat for the price.
Don't get me wrong, I have used Profoto lights and they are AWESOME but there is no way I could justify the financial outlay for my uses. Plus they don't make a Fuji compatible A1 so I would be out of luck for on camera flash if I got into the Profoto system.
Just starting out. Your video is so informative. Thanks for taking the time to educate us!
Thanks a lot my Prince
Perfect Meyson, Thank you for these educational tutorials. Can you do a video of beauty shoot with the Good AD600 Pro please. I will definitely get one if I see proper tutorial of beauty shoot from someone like Prince Meyson
Would love to own an AD600pro, cuz am currently shooting with an AD600BM and I love it. Thanks for the review Meyson
Godox😁.. can use the same radio triggers for their small speedlights, through V860IIs, round-head V1's, AD200s, AD300s, AD400s, AD600s, the new AD1200 Pro, & the AC monolights; the 200s through 1200s have 9 stops of manual control, TTL, HSS, repeat, TTL-to-manual TCM, masking, powerful modeling lights [AD200 with round head], battery-powered/AC adapters [AD400 up], extension heads; you can put 2 AD200s in an AD-B2 adapter for 400 ws, can plug 2 AD600s into a 1200 ws ext head; the AD400 has adapters for Bowen/Profoto/Elinchrom/Broncolor modifiers; & Godox has ~ 5 different lines of inexpensive AC-powered studio strobes.. AND THEN😁.. we talk about Cheetahstand modifiers😁😁.
Thank you for the information! I recent got the Dad light (flashpoint 600) but the ad 400 pro was $100 off so i just picked that up today. I am feeling more confident that i will get a lot of use out of the 400 pro.
I got the AD400p and AD600p today and the weight difference is huge.
Right now, my Kit consists of 2X AD200's, 1X AD360 Streaklight, 1X AD600.
I don't own the pro models of any of the lights.
I use the 200's & 360 more because of portability but if you need to beat the sun... that AD600 is beeeautiful.
Great video I’ve been looking at the dp600iii then the ad 200 now I’ve no idea which I’m going to get 1st lol 😂
It really depends on what you need not want. so ask yourself that question
@@PrinceMeyson yeah I want a decent light for my 120 softbox for family shoots and then I like the cable less idea and portability of the ad200 lol 😂
Hello Meyson, thanks a lot for the review. Still very useful a year later Quick question though, I have read a few things about the battery of the AD600 pro going bad. Have you had any such issues?
very helpful video!!! got a new subscriber 💯
How's the color consistency on the DP600III?
Thanks for the review! Good looks!
I think I'm going to pick up the 400 Pro. I travel a lot and do a lot of shooting on location. So tired of carrying around my Alienbees, my vegabond, light modifiers etc etc. This is simple and something I can carry easier. Though my question is how is the light if you use this without a modifier? Or can you recommend a good, portable modifier that will go with it? I like beauty dishes. But getting them on planes is not worth the headache. And I don't want to put up and take apart my octobox all the time.
You can plug in the ad400 pro and charge it while shooting?? I was told this was not possible with either the 600 or 400. Thanks
My first strobe was the Godox SK300. Cheap and solid enough
I haven't used the SK series but I've heard amazing things about them. You really do not need expensive strobes at 1st except you can afford them.
I love AD400pro but can't afford it. Prince Meyson are you selling Lights? Lol...
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Nice video Bro.
-Chidi, Photographer based in Kaduna
Great video bro 🇭🇹💯👊🏽
Amazing content Prince! thank you, but wanted to ask your opinion on, what's the main difference between the 600pro over the 600bm? is it recycling time and cost only? this is driving me crazy, as I really don't need to shoot at noon time with the sun over me. here is the pricing line in B&H. AD600Pro $899 AD600BM $549, AD400Pro $649, AD300pro $499.00. Thank you again!!
Did you find an answer to your question?
@@mysticandroid57 not at the moment, but I guess it’s all about recycling time and cost, per my findings. Do you?
@@rusellcerrato9141 I already have Two AD200 was wondering between the 400 and 600 for outdoor photography, still doing my research
@@rusellcerrato9141 recycle time and the modeling light also the color correction is better with the pro version versus the bm. Bm is still great but the pro is for faster shoots. More upscale I would say.
Thank you for all you do boss.
Please is it advisable to run a studio together with another photographer? I need your advice, please.
Which light would you recommend between the AD600bm and AD200?
Hey, I just bought two cheap, used AC-lights. They work well, but I am very disappointed with the recycle-time. They take roughly 1sec to reload. I bought studio flashes mainly for one reason: my speedlights were to slow to reload. I am using the studio-flashes at approx. 50% power, yet they still need almost a second to reload. Is this normal, what is the recycle time with your godox lights?
Do you have to dump flash when changing power?
I’m about to spend 700 on light which one should I get please help 2 AD200 or one AD400 pro for portrait
what micprhone you using for your TH-cam videos
why would you go for ad400 when you are shoot outside
By the way I purchased the light skin LUTS, absolutely fantastic stuff
Thank you!
Which cameras do you use?
nice one
Dope Intro Video!
Thank you!
@@PrinceMeyson I probably get AD400Pro later this year
@@itscreativechris it's an amazing strobe
I shoot with profoto lights d2 and b10 plus
nice
Hello Prince Meyson am a new TH-camr based in USA i want to do my first video but want try and do somthg creative. I have between $80 to $115 to invest in lighting please what recommendation will u give me please?
How great is using just ad200 for indoor?
It works the way it should depending on what you want to use it for
Do you know if the DP400iii supports HHS?
Yes
Does the ad600pro have a modeling lamp?
Yes it does.
Okay
I have 2 of these
Nice...which is your favorite?
@@PrinceMeyson the AD600 basic model lol. I JUST got the AD200 around the holidays cause it was cheap. But yeah its powerful and its easy to use. I don't even know how to use TTL anyway lol...
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You are very handsome
Is it just me that is seeing the auto youtube subtitle, just writing nonsense 😂😂
Lmfao! It’s the Nigerian accent 😂😂