Why the Godox Flashpoint AD200 is still the best flash in 2023
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- čas přidán 21. 07. 2024
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Why the Godox Flashpoint AD200 is still the best flash in 2023
The Godox AD200 has been a key piece of equipment to me and our team for years. In 2023 with so many other options, we truly believe it's still very much worth it. Here are some key points about why we love this flash:
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Compact and Powerful: The AD200 is a compact and portable flash unit with a built-in lithium battery, making it ideal for on-location shoots. Despite its small size, it packs a powerful punch with a guide number of around 60-70, providing ample lighting even in challenging conditions.
Versatility: One of the standout features of the AD200 is its dual-head design, which allows you to switch between a traditional speedlight-style head and a bare bulb head. This versatility enables you to achieve a broader range of lighting effects and modify the light to suit various shooting scenarios. We also have the LED light which we use and can be found here:
www.amazon.com/Godox-AD-L-Ded...
Wireless Capabilities: The AD200 is equipped with a built-in 2.4GHz wireless receiver, allowing for seamless integration with Godox's X system. This feature enables remote power control, TTL, and high-speed sync (HSS) capabilities, making it easy to control multiple flashes from a single transmitter.
Expandability: Godox is known for its extensive ecosystem of lighting equipment and accessories. The AD200 can be used with a wide array of modifiers, including softboxes, umbrellas, and gels, allowing for further customization of your lighting setup. We use ours a lot with the @MagnetMod modifiers
Affordable Price: Despite its advanced features, the AD200 was relatively affordable compared to other high-end flash units on the market, making it an attractive choice for both amateur and professional photographers.
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We have 5, the same 5 we’ve been using for 3 years. Not one fail. Battery life is phenomenal and so easy to pop in a spare! We have all the accessories because they really extend the creativity options. We can’t imagine any piece of photo gear as cost effective as our AD200’s.
Honestly, I’ve tried so many different units and the 200s always come out on top in every facet. I know I sound really biased but for the money there’s no better flash. And no Godox doesn’t pay me 😂
I had a HS Shoot yesterday, I use a 43in bounce as so light and easy to walk in the woods with. I was F1.4 1/640 HSS and only need 1/16 juice. Pics looked great. I have shot one AD200 in a 65In at 1/2 power, really balanced the light and looked amazing on that shoot.
I've been eyeing the AD200s for a while now! When photography was just a hobby for me I went with budget dups, the Neewer Q3 200s. They have done their job for me so far, but once they stop working I'm upgrading to the Godox line. This size work great too as I can fit both my Q3 200 in my backpack with other lens no problem, I couldn't do this with AD300/400s.
Yeah man it really is a great size-power ratio. The 300/400/600 just becomes more of a chore in my opinion to be able to carry around. Plus all these 200's work with Godox on-camera flashes so we use it in the reception sometimes as a room light. Thank you for watching Edgar!
Love it, super insightful! And Love all the magmod attachments you talked about!
I need to swoop one already! I think I'm go for the Flashpoint eVOLV 200 since I guess is the same unit just branded for Adorama.
Stoked you making more videos !
Thank you Francisco! And yeah I did forget to mention that since I couldn’t find a straightforward answer but flashpoint allegedly comes with a warranty since it’s from adorama and it’s the same thing. Hit me up when you get it and we can vlog and do a tutorial 🙌🙌
Perfect timing! I’m doing a lot of photoshoots with off camera flash and it’s a different BEAST ⚡️
Awesome! Yeah dude you can’t go wrong with this one. It’s such good value and so much power from a little unit 🙌🙌
Very helpful. Thanks for sharing!
Thank you very much for watching 🙏
AD200 is my favorite light. Talk Estate, headshots. Anything. It don't miss!
Talk that 👏👏👏 It’s so versatile 🙌
Great video. Thank you for sharing.
Thank you for watching 🙏 we’re about to release an ad100 vs ad200 video this week 🙌
thank you for this! I have 4 of the AD200
You’re very welcome! Thank you for watching Ron! And damn you’re giving the sun competition 😂
@@TNKPhoto I only use one or two at a time l o l.
Just picked up a used AD200. LOVE it... works so well for HSS. I am addicted to HSS stuff..
Yes! I freaking love using HSS too! It's such a sweet little trick that not a lot of people play with! Thank you for watching!
Man’s is out here dropping dimes!!!
Haha thanks dude 🙌
I love my AD200. One advantage of the AD100 though, is sharing the battery type with the V860iii and V1, allowing you to keep things simple with chargers, spares etc.
Thank you for watching! lol you may not like our next video. I bought the 100 to test it. It let me down in several ways, which made me like the 200 just that much more. We’ll be posting it today or tomorrow
Great Video! I have the ad200 and 300 and they're both awesome!
Thank you for watching Martin! Can I get your thoughts on the AD300? I have the 400 because I figured if I was going big, I might as well get a ton of power out of it. How does the the 300 compare to the 200, however?
@@TNKPhoto The ad300 is still in its testing phase. I have taken it out a few times but for right now, I have only been testing it with the OEM reflector. From the research I have done, is it looses a ton of power with that reflector, but you keep the size. The idea setup would have the 7" reflector. It's a little bigger but you get the full power of the light. I'll do some more tests in the next few days and try and bring some more insight. But for the size, it's not much bigger than the ad200!
awesome, really good to know! I’ll see if I can get my hands on a 300 too to do a comparison
if I don't have either, and I'm doing portrait, event, and some RE photography, which would you recommend I start with?
I already own 2 860ii's and I just ordered a V1 from BH with the AK modifier kit for 199 from BH on a holiday deal@@TNKPhoto
Hi! Thanks for sharing your viewpoints! Been researching a lot. Side note: did you ever post about why you love the Field Pouch?
Thank you for watching Tina! I’m gonna post a video on the pouch we use now. We upgraded to the new one so I wanted to run it through its paces before posting a video. Stay tuned. We’ll be posting it next week 🙌
I had the AD200 and it works awesome. But I love working with my AD600 despite I normally shoot alone.
Oh yeah, there's definitely a time and place for bigger lights. I love using my 400 when I have the time and I don't have to move as quickly either. Thank you for watching Israel
Best explanation of use and power of ad200pro! If in wide angle shots use bare and don't mess with quality of shadows or just add second to fill shadow with 1-2 stop less power. If close up just put softbox on the frame edge! Will buy another 2 ad200pro in addition to my one) also outdoor if no wind we can use translucent umbrella. Cheap and light and compact setup.
Thank you so much! And absolutely, umbrellas are great cause they're cheap and quick and give such great quality
Nice one. I have 2 AD 200 pro's, and I'll check out the LED head. I also bought the AD-B2, in which you can combine 2 AD 200's and end up with a 400Ws light. Awesome.
I love Godox / Flashpoint equipment. They are not too expensive but you get quality for your money... and all their systems are compatible.
I've also 2 V860iii's... which are awesome speedlights. And all is controllable with the XT-2 controller (of which I also have 2). Alas, these 2 controllers do not communicate with each other, so altering settings on 1 forces you to make the same alterations on #2 manually. But hey, I can live with that.
That's an awesome set up Frank! I wonder if the XPro transmitter works better together? I know they just came out with the new Xnano too (tiny touch screen one). I wonder if those two link up to one another somehow. Something to look into perhaps. Thank you for watching!
The AD200 is such a great flash!
Absolutely! Thank you for watching Joseph 🙌🙌
Thank you 🙏🏽. This video is very helpful. Also where is the high speed synch vid
Thank you so much for watching Dan! It's in the link below, although I'll be adding a newer better one this coming week. I've really been going hard on youtube this year so Im gonna update some videos with better filming and scripting. Thank you for watching!
czcams.com/video/4c7Gk4P0-7Y/video.html
Thanks for letting me know! I’m really impressed by your CZcams content. It’s great to see creators who are committed to enhancing their work. I’ll definitely check out the current video and look forward to the updated one. Keep up the fantastic work, and thanks again for sharing the tips.
Happy to do it Dan! And thank very much for the kind words. I know I ignored the channel for a long time so there have been gaps but my goal is to be posting at least 2-3 a week with quality tips. Hope you enjoy the one we have up and be on the look out for the new one 🙌
Would appreciate if you could share your Off Camera flash set up for the reception, 1st dance, Crazy hour part of the wedding, Im looking to get an image thats natural yet with vivid colors of the background, ive noticed people use flash that almost look blown out, close to deer in the headlights look and doesnt look flattering....would greatly appreciate it
Totally get you! You want something where the ambient and flash looks more natural and mixed than the on-camera straight-flash look. I could do something with this. Thank you for watching!
@@TNKPhoto yes, thank you so much....i don't know if its me, but is looks almost cheap and unprofessional, when you see the background, and then you see the couple or group of people in the dancefloor as if the cops came and shine their spot light on the subjects
I used to use big bulky Alien Bees that did not have HSS, which required a pocket wizard to trigger it. One Ad200 is all I own. The R2 Triggers are far superior, the AD200 is superior in every way! Love the Godox system!
Preach! An OG who knows the pain of old flashes! lol. You remember Lumidynes (I think thats how its spelled?). I had those very briefly but those required a case on their own lol
I surely do! This is the best time to get into off camera flash photography! The AD200 is a brilliant piece of gear!
The AD200 strobes are fantastic! When using multiple units, at one time Adorama sold a 6-bay charger that charges up to 6 batteries simultaneously AND allows you to individually stop charging any/all of them at 80%. That coupled with the MagMod accessories' abilities makes the AD200 an extremely functional powerhouse of strobes.
Thank you for that comment! I had no idea they sell that multiple-bay charger! Very good to have! I've broken about 5 of these already so I have a bunch of chargers lol! But that ability to stop it from charging above 80% is extremely helpful for the longevity of the batteries. I have that for the AA/AAA batteries. Thank you so much for watching and leaving a great bit of info!
@@TNKPhotowait, are you breaking the charger or the flash?
I just reread what I wrote, I can see why you thought I meant the chargers lol what I meant was I broke a bunch of ad 200 units, so I have all the chargers that they came with
Great video, my opinion is yes the AD200 and the AD300 are the best but for me the AD300.
Thank you for watching! I gotta play with the 300 to compare too. I hear good things about it but I just went with the 200 and 400
@@TNKPhoto Okay yeah I use 2 AD300s and 2 AD600 and also 2 V1s and it works for everything I do.
I use the AD-200s with bare bulbs and the Godox AD-S2 Standard Reflector with Soft Diffuser. If I need more light I can take the soft diffuser off, and it’s almost as much as my Godox AD-600-BM, ALMOST.
Absolutely dude, it really is a lot of power packed into a small unit. We rarely feel like we HAVE to use more power. We can usually get by with the 200 for most situations. How do you like the 200 with barebulb and ad-s2 vs the normal head with something like a MagMod sphere?Thank you for watching 🙏
Ad200 is the best for huge events because it’s so versatile with accessories. I have 3 Ad200 and 2 Ad100. For some reason I don’t really trust ad100 unless I have another flash with me like a V1
Absolutely! We have a shooter who swears by the ad100 but to me, for the same price, getting twice the power with a slightly bigger size (trade-off), is still a better option. For small flashes I just use my speedlights as off camera options. When I broke one of my AD200s I was using it for a few shoots for back lights since they don't really require as much power. Thank you for watching Chris!
I'm a little confused between the AD200 or AD600. I do studio work but I also wanted to do it outdoors and I always use softbox. I know the 600 will be heavier, but won't it be worth it anymore? The difference in prices and in a recent promo would be 70USD. What advice do you have?
Great question Sergio! I was gonna say instead of getting one AD600 I would just get 2 AD200s for the same price in case you need more power outside, and that way you always have a secondary flash if you wanna add a back flash. However, now I'm coming with a question lol. Where are you finding a 600 for 70 more than the 200? Cause I may jump on that too lol I would honestly say if you always use a softbox, go with the 600, because the 200 won't be enough generally speaking. Outdoors in less than ideal situations (right before sunset), the 200 will probably struggle
Have you tried the round head H200R with dome on the ad200?
I have not but I’ve heard positive things about it. Maybe a video review is in order 🤔
what is the name of the pouch that you recommend?
Thank you for watching Steve. And thank you for asking, I actually learned something new. The new one is out and it looks even better than the one we have as far as features:
www.peakdesign.com/collections/all-bags/products/field-pouch
Whats your thoughts ad300 vs the ad 200?
Thank you very much for watching! You know what, I don't have personal experience with it but I'm sure it's great. It IS a bit bigger than the 200, definitely not close to an on-camera flash size so I think that's what deterred me. I figured if I'm using something that's gonna be big and cumbersome, I might as well get the 400/600 and get massive power. I've owned the 600 and now I have the 400 and they really are on another level. I'll be posting a video about it next week if you'd like to check that one out
What’s the best softbox and adapter that goes with the ad200
There are many options out there. The MagMod MagBox is a nice option, really well built and easy to break down. However it’s a little more pricey. The other options are the umbrella style soft boxes. You can find them on Amazon for a very affordable price. Hope that helps 🙌
@@TNKPhoto thank you
The best accessory is the AD-B2. Two AD-200s provide plenty of power even on a sunny day.
I haven't used it simple because I bring the 400 on days I know Im gonna need extra light, but I've heard great things about it
You have the link on the ad200 case? Cant find the product. Thanks
Thank you for watching...you're absolutely right. It's right here for you and I'm adding it to the description too. Thank you for the reminder
www.adorama.com/fplfevpsk1b.html
Thanks very much. But no shipping to Australia
@@Ljrandomphotos You're welcome Lou...you know what, I saw a ton on eBay. If you find one that ships to Australia, if you can let me know, I can post it in the information here too. Thank you!
Can you please post the ebay info too please coz I really cant search it. Thanks very much
Did a 10 second google search my guy:
photo-shop-studio.com.au/categories/bags-cases/silicone-protective-skin-case.html
Hands down the best light for the money. I own 4
Right? It's that perfect happy medium of size and power. Thank you very much for watching Bill!
I’m thanking you now…😊
haha It's just such a good piece of gear. Simple, small, and powerful. One thing I did forget to mention is shut off the beeping as soon as you get it so it doesn't disturb during weddings. It's very simple, just do a quick youtube search for that. Or maybe I should post a short about that...
@@TNKPhoto yes you’ve helped me with that and could possibly help others. 👍🏼
I label my matching camera models, all camera batteries, all flashes/strobes and their batteries.
If you looked in my bag you’d be shocked 😂 I’m not that organized. I do label batteries though so that way I can see if one is acting up
Does this do HSS when using a canon R5 or R6 ?
I’m not familiar with the canon ecosystem but I can’t see why it wouldn’t. You’d set your remote to hss and the ad200 would then be in hss mode. On Sony it automatically lets you go past 1/250 after you do that setting on the remote
Sadly canon made changes for the R5/R6 and most if not all non branded canon flashes don't allow TTL and HS.
@@vmaxbaby maaaaaan Canon really likes to play themselves. I feel like if they were more inclusive with other brands, people wouldn’t jump ship. One of my friends left Canon just because Tamron can’t make the 35-150 for Canon and it’s such a versatile lens for weddings
Cono??? lol You are Latino... What Country...
First Time... to your video/Channel.. but.. I am a Fan... Just Subbed...
Haha yeah dude. I was born in El Salvador but I was raised in NY so I picked up some slang from everyone out there 😁😁 Thank you for subscribing 🙏
@@TNKPhoto.. Im Dominican Born in NYC... lol
i did date a Salvadorian Girl... Sweetheart. nice Family...
Now i live in Shanghai, China since Nov 2008 but i visit any change i get. lol
I think it has the best ecosystem around him also
Completely agree. Once you’re in the Godox ecosystem, everything is very intuitive with one another 🙌
link to flash?
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It fluctuates between 250-300 so if you’re not in a rush, save it and buy it when they lower to 250 and save a few bucks
andrew is correct, youtube rob hall and shawn kemple ad100 vs ad200: ad100 wins. ad100 more power than ad200 with round head during light testing. portability, round accessories/magnetic, zoom function, and cheaper - ad100 is not 299, its 249. middle of the day ad100 is fine, check the video tests. ad100 also uses v1 batteries. ad100 lcd brighter, more than 500 shots at less than full power (ad200 maxes at 500), and has a cooling fan. recycle time 1.5 ad100 vs 2.1 ad200.
You know what, I’m always open to being wrong. I love learning so I might take you up on testing this out. I’ll see if Andrew can let me borrow the 100 so I can do a proper test and do a review on it. Thank you so much for watching and for Giving me your insight as well
i dont think youre wrong; its just that ad100 fits a lot of peoples needs. but we respect you and thank you for your video. please do the in depth comparison and testing.
Greta Thunberg wanted me to tell you “how dare you!” For talk in’ trash on the lil ad100 Pro! 😅 Another awesome video 👏👏👏
😂 😂 hey you still collected a bag with the 100 so you stay winning Andrew 😎😎
@@TNKPhoto Think about it - using little ad100’s allows more room in my Pelican case to collect 💰💰. It’s science.
@@corderophotos1442 Speaking facts right there lol
Best? There is no "best"
Best would be subjective so whatever you think is best is the best for you. For our workflow, we find this to be the best but hey that’s the beautiful thing about having choices 😎