$45 Flash VS $300 Flash | Interior Real Estate Photography | Godox TT520II vs V1 Off Camera Flash

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0:00 - INTRO
0:30 - OPENING + SETUP
1:40 - $45 FLASH VS $300 FLASH TESTS
4:00 - COMPARING FEATURES
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6:20 - WHO IS THE $45 FLASH FOR?
7:30 - HOW FLASH CHANGED THE PATH OF MY CAREER
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[@tinysparrow2614]

Lighting is soooooooo much more essential and important than it gets credit for. Forget all other gear hype. If your lighting skills are on Point you can make dang near any HD camera look good. Solid video TB!

[@TaylorBrownPhotoVideo]

Truth! *This whole video was filmed in IPB 1080p :) haha

[@blainewalker2147]

It’s gorgeous man. That c200 is formidable.

[@TaylorBrownPhotoVideo]

Haha thanks! Mostly on EOS R for this vid ! Except the BTS shots where I’m taking the photos :)

[@photobeast]

Light is EVERYTHING

[@TaylorBrownPhotoVideo]

Contest is over !! Thanks for everyone who entered and for all the support :) What should I do for the next giveaway?

[@TaylorBrownPhotoVideo]

They are life changing ! :)

[@flyfishfotofan]

I’m thinking if you are aiming the flash to the side or behind you, the diffuser may not be needed as the bounce off the wall or ceiling will provide the diffusion by spreading the light. And if the diffuser is removed from the cheaper flash I suspect you’ll get more power.

[@TaylorBrownPhotoVideo]

True !

[@seymourecarnage]

This is my kind of content, man. My channel is mostly dedicated to showing people what you can accomplish with budget gear or cheap hacks. I love seeing other folks not trying to convince people that they need to have top-tier gear to get good results.

[@TaylorBrownPhotoVideo]

Thanks for the support! Definitely true. I’ll have to check out your videos ✌️

[@PaulNthobaDevotions]

Cool video dude. You are so laid back and chilled. I like how you present cause even a child can relate. I’ve been trying to decide which flashlight to get and your review has helped me tons 👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽

[@TaylorBrownPhotoVideo]

Hey thanks so much! That’s the goal :)

[@Narsuitus]

It is also good for those of us who need to replace our old and worn out flash units that need to be replaced. When I got down to my last three working Vivitar 283 flash units, I replaced them with four inexpensive Yongnuo YN560 IV flash units.

[@TaylorBrownPhotoVideo]

Nice!! Always good to have backup

[@lambertorori6601]

I just bought it...and for real everything I have from camera to speed light is a beginner set up but I won't let that affect my shots.Thanks for the motivation.

[@TaylorBrownPhotoVideo]

Cool! Excited for you. 🥳

[@dataventurer9998]

Inflation check, February 28 2022. The $45 flash is now $58.99 on Amazon. Yeah, inflation is real, guys! Taylor, found your channel last week. Thanks for the good content and helpful tips! I subscribed!

[@TaylorBrownPhotoVideo]

Thanks! Maybe they updated it, it was sold out for a while 😆

[@siddharthdas9084]

Superb!! Your video has actually defined the usability of this device. Great illustration mate ....

[@TaylorBrownPhotoVideo]

Thanks!

[@pastorjdanrenfro6894]

Thank you for: Getting right to the video Being unbiased for a great video experience

[@TaylorBrownPhotoVideo]

No prob! Thanks for checking out the video hope it helped 👌

[@jeffreyfortson8230]

This really got me thinking about my light set up. Great job. Thank you.

[@TaylorBrownPhotoVideo]

Awesome! What do you use now ?

[@eafortson]

Subscribed. I like your videos dude. You come across really genuine and the information you provide is concise and invaluable. Thank you.

[@TaylorBrownPhotoVideo]

Hey thanks!! I am just trying to help + share what I can! Thanks for the comment :)

[@shoiman]

Thank you very much for making this video, I am going to buy the first flash for my camera, for occasional use and the option with little faith was Godox, now I am going for it with more confidence!

[@TaylorBrownPhotoVideo]

Nice !!! Their flashes are great. Lots of options to upgrade within their system!

[@toddturner-realtor9788]

Absolutely love your channel. It's the best I've seen, without a doubt. Got a question about the Godox power settings. I bought a pair of TT560 II units and I'm curious what power level you'd recommend for an average size room to get the best results. Is it just trial and error or do you have kind a default? I plan to use one hand-held and one stationary to light adjacent rooms, as you've demonstrated.

[@TaylorBrownPhotoVideo]

Thanks!! It’s just trial and error and you’ll get to where you can predict easier over time :)

[@is92173]

This might be a little too personal and feel free to decline to answer, but you mentioned all the different photography genres that you explored which one paid best? Great video btw

[@TaylorBrownPhotoVideo]

Thanks!! Definitely Branded Videos (Company Bio videos, Short Films etc) & Higher-End Real Estate Videos (+Ones with agents guiding the tour On-Camera) Really any project that is more in-depth and Story-based that involves more skills or people to create - since you charge by time + skills + equipment needed to produce the content!

[@is92173]

@@TaylorBrownPhotoVideo thanks for the reply, but unfortunately I don't shoot video and if you had to choose from only the photography aspects, which one would you say?

[@TaylorBrownPhotoVideo]

​@@is92173 haha aw man ! I read that wrong. I would say.... For consistent repeat clients - Real Estate (Full Packages + Dusk + Drone Photos) , for most high paying - portrait / branding / advertising shoots and events.

[@bibicollective3580]

Great video, thank you! Do you perhaps have a video tutorial on how to use the flash? (The 45$ one) Newbie here, my flash doesn’t want to go off when taking a photo. So I’m nit sure if my camera setting are correct or the flash isn’t set up properly. The test flash works great. Just when taking photos. 😊

[@TaylorBrownPhotoVideo]

Hey! If it's working when you push the test button (wirelessly) but not when you take a photo, it might be your in-camera flash settings are not enabled. So make sure to check that or it could also be that your hotshoe (where the transmitter connects ontop of your camera) needs to be cleaned. You can do that with anything rubber like a pencil eraser in case it has some build up on it messing with the connection.

[@bibicollective3580]

@@TaylorBrownPhotoVideo thank you so much! So, my camera's in-camera flash setting was off but the flash isn't compatible with my camera (even tough the seller told me it was). I returned the flash & got another one that works perfectly. Thank you for your help!

[@TaylorBrownPhotoVideo]

@@bibicollective3580 Bummer! Glad you got it worked out though. Hope you like it!

[@IhateCCP]

Sorry stupid question, I am trying to follow your videos. I just got the Godox TT520. It flashes when I press the camera shutter. But How do I get it to take a pic like you did when you are standing far away with the flash? How do I get the camera to take a pic when I'm holding the flash 10 feet away? Thanks again for your videos!

[@IhateCCP]

oh wait are you using the camera's timer? So you press the camera shutter with delay timer, then you walk to where the flash needs to be?

[@TaylorBrownPhotoVideo]

2 second timer or 10 second timer ! Super handy (in camera setting)

[@TaylorBrownPhotoVideo]

Yes!

[@IhateCCP]

@@TaylorBrownPhotoVideo awesome thanks! That worked! I kept trying to compensate for exposure in post but didn't realize a flash would make so much difference! Thanks!

[@sandrinembaku1628]

Thank you I appreciate your honesty. I am still learning so I will be starting with godox

[@TaylorBrownPhotoVideo]

It can do a lot! Great way to get going.

[@thonymazzello]

Thanks for the comparison, just order godox tt520ii after watched your video.

[@travis3567]

Great video! Where should I sit it when shooting a bedroom with an ultra wide? I can see the entire room from the doorway. Worries the flash pointed into the room will create a super harsh set of shadows

[@TaylorBrownPhotoVideo]

Usually off axis back at the wall by the doorway works well (whichever wall is closest to the direction of the natural light coming in usually looks most natural). So for that literally stand behind your camera and reach your arm in as far as you can and point the flash back left or right. Just watch out for hot spots where you can tell there’s a flash and adjust accordingly (or get a few options to work with in post)

[@travis3567]

Thanks so much! Working with a MFT camera, so I sorely need some flash haha. Thanks for the video and response!

[@SKIDOODLE690]

glad i found your video! first time using lighting for the photo thanks!

[@TaylorBrownPhotoVideo]

Awesome! Let me know how it goes. I’ve got lots of them on the channel and am about to launch a course covering it more in depth! (Monday)

[@jtes1442]

I bought two of the cheap flashes you're showing for $9 each at Walmart , lol. The version I have don't have the built in receiver , but I use them with Yongnou triggers. I have them as back up to the back up for lighting on location.

[@TaylorBrownPhotoVideo]

Nice! What are you using for main lighting ?

[@DanielQuick-hj3db]

Hello Taylor, would it be okay if I had one and took several shots with one flash and merge it all? Would there be downsides to this?

[@ChrisP1101]

Just found your channel. Thanks for the review. I do drone video work and been receiving numerous requests for residential and commercial photography as well. Would use this flash to help in that regard. Best of luck in 2021

[@TaylorBrownPhotoVideo]

Hey!! Thanks for checking out the channel :) They like to be able to hire one person they like working with so keep it up!! Thats awesome

[@akatsuki2562]

Great explaination, im new to photography but more interested in macro,

[@TaylorBrownPhotoVideo]

Thanks ! What kind of macro ?

[@georgemedhat2000]

6:24 What speedlights are suitable for the Nikon D3500 camera?

[@TaylorBrownPhotoVideo]

This same brand from the video has models for each brand camera. So they should have a good option for you ✅

[@mohdsabri5968]

helpful vid men. great job

[@TaylorBrownPhotoVideo]

Thanks!! Glad to hear that :)

[@rajib_sarkar_raw]

Put eneloop Japanese batteries and bang you are at par with v1 recycling time.

[@TaylorBrownPhotoVideo]

Eneloop pro is the Way to go! So good

[@JimLamaison]

The TT520II flash is not compatible with the Godox Xpro transmitter?

[@stardrone]

I just purchased a Canon M50 and hope to get into RE photography once I figure out what I am doing. I was always curious on the difference between the really expensive gear vs the budget friendly for us newbies. After your video I guess that clears that question up. Thanks, jfranks73

[@TaylorBrownPhotoVideo]

Nice!! M50 is a great camera. I had a cropped sensor camera for a long time with RE Photography and it was great as long as you have a wide enough lens! (I had an 11-16).

[@stardrone]

I bought the Laowa 9mm but still practicing with it since it is only manual. Have you ever used this one?

[@brettyg76]

I don’t want the flash… I want you 🤣🤣🤣

[@jamiewarner4381]

What’s the white cap over the flash?

[@TaylorBrownPhotoVideo]

On both flashes it's an attachment that comes with them that softens the light output. Not really necessary for these shots since it lowers the power a little bit (in retrospect). Handy for event photography though!

[@jophelmendoza6708]

Great vid. Does the tt520 ii have HSS?

[@TaylorBrownPhotoVideo]

Nope ! Only syncs to normal speeds like 1/160 max I believe

[@gregostudio]

how is the light output of the Godox Tt520 compared to a yongnuo 565, 568 etc at full power. ?

[@TaylorBrownPhotoVideo]

I don’t have the Yongnuo ones to compare but they might be a little more powerful. I used to have some of their flashes and with fresh batteries they were pretty powerful. I like Godox / Flashpoint system better though - great to upgrade overtime and more options for good rechargeable batteries so lots of $$$ saved on batteries :)

[@eclipsestudio.]

can you trigger multiple flash tt520 with the transmitter ?

[@TaylorBrownPhotoVideo]

Don't think so! Unless you're using the slave function. It's an older tech. (the red part on flashes) where the light from another flash will be picked up and trigger it to go off at the same time. Doesn't work too well if you're using flashes in different rooms or far away sometimes though.

[@user-nv4zb8dw8k]

your link for 45 flash is no correct

[@TaylorBrownPhotoVideo]

Thanks. It looks like they don't sell it on amazon anymore. I believe this is a newer model (price has gone up a little bit) www.adorama.com/us1732643.html?gad_source=1&gclid=CjwKCAiAxreqBhAxEiwAfGfndOOyc2JPqMyRersWCkDCI0H4l5cwyQ0TrUmdEUbAAfbIhZEbZ6ipFBoCQKUQAvD_BwE&gclsrc=aw.ds&

[@sherinaw7464]

Hey there!! I love your videos! And you’re so helpful thank you so much! Quick question what time do you recommend to shoot interiors? I prefer not to go back twice to a house so I’ve been shooting like 4 or 5p and then stick around til twlight. But I’m curious what you do?

[@TaylorBrownPhotoVideo]

Thanks!! If I need to do twilight photos, usually like 3 hours before sunset is a good time to start. Not necessarily the best time for interior lighting sometimes but for RE it is what it is!

[@MrArtmen]

Can you please make a video on how to white balance between ambient shot and flash shoot

[@TaylorBrownPhotoVideo]

Great idea ! Was thinking about doing one about how to make flash shots look natural and i just shot some great examples for my course I’m working on that might work for that :) short explaination - balance to the interior color temp for any inside shot whether or not it’s flash or just ambient layer, and outside color temp for window views so everything in the final edit is “color accurate” as the goal. Sometimes it can get a little complicated but hope that helps for now! :)

[@jenkah]

Does The transmitter of this flash works with a tt600?

[@bahipromedi6946]

Super!! Thanks thanks a lot from algeria , nice video 👌

[@TaylorBrownPhotoVideo]

Thanks!! :) 👋

[@onzbrau]

awesome video man

[@TaylorBrownPhotoVideo]

Thanks!

[@walkerwayproductions]

Awesome

[@andrewf.7813]

Get rid of the diffusion if you are bouncing off the walls behind you mate

[@TaylorBrownPhotoVideo]

Great tip! lol Thanks

[@chiaracatalini6601]

Hi! thank you for your great videos. I am watching all of them haha. I am very new to the flash scene, so here's my unexpert question: can you mount a softbox to the TT520II? If so, which one would you recommend? I want to buy a flash that I can use both for interiors and product/artwork photography. Although I have been working as a photographer for the past 2 years, this would be y first light setup purchase, therefore any recommendation is very much appreciated. Thank you!!🙏

[@TaylorBrownPhotoVideo]

Hello! Sorry I missed this until now. I personally like this brand - "Glow" and have used them for pretty much everything in my career so I would highly recommend! This one would be a good starter softbox since it's smaller and will still be a useful size to have long-term if you upgrade to using more flashes and more diffusers. ( amzn.to/3GPRGP8 ) - You'd just need to get this speedlight adapter to clamp in your size of flash to the opening ( amzn.to/3WWSib3 ). On another note, here's the one I started with that's still in great shape - ( amzn.to/3WWSib3 ) - The results are pretty much the same but the materials are a little bit more durable/nicer quality but Westcott's bigger setups are a little over priced IMO. Not sure what you're wanting to do specifically so here's one more reccomendation - a parabolic umbrella. (amzn.to/3XfoXZk) - for interiors you could bounce your flash off of it for accurate colors (on a stand) and also use it for the other types of photography for a soft spread of light. Your call! Lots of options :)

[@adriannasyraf3534]

its weird because the guide number on the $45 flash is much higher

[@TaylorBrownPhotoVideo]

What does that mean?

[@Ishizaki3k]

Okay so i have a question. Can you use a flash when shooting Hdr? if yes then it has to be continuous lighting?

[@TaylorBrownPhotoVideo]

Hey! I haven't tried that but I think you'd have to have a flash + camera with really high sync speeds for that to be possible so I'd think it wouldn't work for the darker shots. Likely though, if you're using flash you won't really need/want to use HDR since adding the flash reduces the need for more dynamic range which is what HDR processing does (since with flash you're increasing the interior brightness to much closer to the exterior brightness). I'll have to try it some time though! Let me know if that helps :) - TB

[@Ishizaki3k]

@@TaylorBrownPhotoVideo i appreciate the response man, im trying to get into this space and there’s so much to learn. Im just trying to figure out camera setting for my canon rebel T5i and im not really sure where to start. Everyone seems to be giving different answers.

[@TaylorBrownPhotoVideo]

@@Ishizaki3k For sure! It's a lot. For HDR my go-to is ISO 100, F8, and variable shutter speed with neutral color profile. (3 brackets at -3, 0, +3 for that camera should be good) White balance on auto should be fine since you can adjust in the edit. (RAW Photos) For using flash my go-to's are ISO 400, F6.3, variable shutter speed to set ambient exposure, and flash varies too depending on what's needed. For all of them I use the 2 second timer setting to make sure the camera is most still when taking the photos. Let me know if that works!

[@Ishizaki3k]

@@TaylorBrownPhotoVideo you’re a great guy Taylor! Appreciate the feedback that was very helpful. One thing with my camera is for some reason it only lets me set my bracketing to -2 , 0 , +2. It shows the 3s on there but it won’t let me go to that. I’ll try to figure that out. Thanks again, I’ll keep watching your videos to learn more

[@TaylorBrownPhotoVideo]

@@Ishizaki3k Interesting! Maybe you have to do 5 brackets to do 3?? I would just try both and see how the results look and go from there. Some cameras have more dynamic range and only need 3 shots, and some might do better using extra (5)

[@JimMartiataka]

helped me a lot! thanks man!!!!

[@TaylorBrownPhotoVideo]

That’s awesome ! Thanks for commenting 🤙

[@hemanthraj8686]

Subscribed !!!

[@TaylorBrownPhotoVideo]

Thanks!

[@gemma8230]

Does tbe trigger come with the cheap on if not do you have the name ?

[@TaylorBrownPhotoVideo]

Yeah it came with it. Super simple system!

[@Mrry-kk2rz]

Hello sir is the flash have already given? Am i was just wondering if its still in your hand. Cause i really flash for my freelance photography by the way sir i am just a beginner and hoping that you can teach me something about photography. Thank you

[@TaylorBrownPhotoVideo]

Hey! Sorry but yes it was quite a while ago. Hope the channel helps you! Lots more on flash on here :)

[@Mrry-kk2rz]

@@TaylorBrownPhotoVideo can i follow you on any of your social media so we can talk and i realy want to learn from you

[@pedrolegitimo8518]

Do you know if it works on Sony A7iv?

[@TaylorBrownPhotoVideo]

Should work with any camera that has a hot shoe on top ✅

[@WaisTvc]

How do I sync my godox tt520 ii to my XT16 trigger

[@TaylorBrownPhotoVideo]

Hey! I don't have that trigger personally but it looks like you would just need to match the channel number to sync and have it on M mode (on flash) from what I can tell. Hope that helps!

[@enesmucahitgokmen6196]

Good info. Thans bro 👌👏

[@anbarasanv6756]

Bro which godox flash is comportable canon r50

[@TaylorBrownPhotoVideo]

Hey! From what I can tell, It looks like you'd need to get a Canon AD-E1 adapter to make your camera's hotshoe compatible with their trigger/flashes.

[@inmyfreetyme]

Taylor, I came across your video today, Oct 26th, 2021. What a GREAT find. U explained things very nicely in comparison. I will pick up the TT520II soon. Thanks again. U also just got a New SUBSCRIBER...ME. And a LIKE...Cheers !!

[@TaylorBrownPhotoVideo]

It’s a great day ! Haha thanks for finding my channel 😄

[@wrichards9]

Hey man. Just started my own business to begin shooting real estate photography as well as video and some drone footage.. (Reel Rich Productions). I've been in law enforcement for 20 years now and looking for something to do when I bail. I've been researching flashes now for about a month. I've looked a both the cheap and expensive ones but still up in the air. Any help would be great. Thanks for putting out the content..it helps.

[@FitnessNewBe]

This vid made me buy this flash 👍

[@TaylorBrownPhotoVideo]

Hope you like it !

[@fotofilipvideo]

Of course, Im gonna buy cheap stuff for profi job and if its sudenly death I just apologize to agent and tel him see you here tommorow with new speedlite :D

[@TaylorBrownPhotoVideo]

Good idea 😂

[@richodphoto]

you use TTL for real estate photography? i dont do real estate photography yet but have been soaking up YT videos and you are the first ive seen use TTL.

[@TaylorBrownPhotoVideo]

Yeah! Not all the time, but I’d say it works pretty well half of the time to speed things up.

[@peditebelu1569]

i want that $45 flash, from malaysia.

[@chilodaone]

will that cheaper flash work better even for macro?

[@TaylorBrownPhotoVideo]

Hey! It's not really "better" but would probably work well for macro depending on your scenarios. Not being able to use High Speed Sync might mess you up though if you're regularly shooting at higher shutter speeds (over 1/160). So for outdoor shots probably not very helpful, but for studio / product macro shots it would probably work fine.

[@ahmdkhaled2699]

Can I use godox xpro trigger with godox 560ii ?

[@TaylorBrownPhotoVideo]

I don’t think so since they’re at different frequencies

[@sndx6138]

i have godox 685, i always use bounce cieling, never tried with diffuser on it, does it help? now i bought umbrella with removable layer, i think bounce umbrella will do a great job but havent tried in a large room with too many wood in it. Can u give me any advise which one tu use is better? thanks for video

[@TaylorBrownPhotoVideo]

Nice !! Yeah definitely try it out. That should give you more accurate colors and be nice and soft especially if it’s a white one.

[@sndx6138]

@@TaylorBrownPhotoVideo u mean bounce cieling with diffuser or reflect from the umbrella.

[@TaylorBrownPhotoVideo]

@@sndx6138 Reflecting from an umbrella (or any neutral surface) will help a lot with accurate colors when you're in that scenario. Sometimes I'll even grab a white pillow from a room I already shot to do the trick lol. But if you have space for an umbrella I'm sure that's the best option for consistent results.

[@sndx6138]

@@TaylorBrownPhotoVideo Thank u so much! From Georgia, Tbilisi. i ll add u in FB if u dont mind

[@TaylorBrownPhotoVideo]

No problem! Glad to help 🤗

[@cwood250]

Great video and channel. How do you get the camera to trigger with the flash and no remote? For some reason I can only trigger the camera and flash with my remote control. Thanks!

[@TaylorBrownPhotoVideo]

Thanks so much!! They work together so the trigger signals the flash without having a receiver on it like some flashes would need to have. That’s one of the big reasons I like the Godox flashes !! :)

[@cwood250]

@@TaylorBrownPhotoVideo Thanks so much!

[@tangho]

to take my skills to the next level! usually prefer natural lighting but should probably start diving into flashes more. 👌🏽🤓 instagram.com/lilwaynethefrenchie/

[@TaylorBrownPhotoVideo]

Awesome!! Your dog!!! :)

[@SoChicLife]

Got this flash thank you so much! Is there a reason it will not shoot with the display on remotely? I have the same set up as you do but it's not allowing me to have the display on using the trigger. Is there a setting on the camera I might have missed?

[@TaylorBrownPhotoVideo]

Hey! I haven't had that issue so I'm not sure what you mean. Your live view shuts off??

[@SoChicLife]

@@TaylorBrownPhotoVideo If i have the live view on and hit the button to shoot the photo the flash will not go off remotely. If I turn off the live view the flash will go off. This is while using the remote trigger. When the flash is attached to the camera it's fine both ways. I can't seem to find any information from Godox either. It's just a little annoying shooting on the tripod trying to see what I'm doing and turning the live view on and off while holding the flash. I was wondering if it was a setting that I missed. You didn't seem to have an issue right out of the box! Again thanks for the flash recommendation it really is amazing for $50.

[@TaylorBrownPhotoVideo]

@@SoChicLife So weird! It must be a setting.. Check these out and see if your camera has the same settings. Not totally sure which ones I have changed and what's standard lol. drive.google.com/drive/folders/1oiH9Ck2uiZzYCkr1yrndlYVBl1Fdwh34?usp=sharing

[@SoChicLife]

@@TaylorBrownPhotoVideo Thank you! Mark 6D II doesn't have some of these. I will call Canon support and see if they can help.

[@garymcintire4154]

do you use TTL or switch back to manual as required?

[@TaylorBrownPhotoVideo]

Both! Usually TTL at +.3 is a great starting point for smaller-medium rooms. But for more dialed in shots, manual is better.

[@andrewmartin3935]

Thanks for the video. How do you charge the minitransmitter? Thanks

[@TaylorBrownPhotoVideo]

For sure! It has a little battery in it that you would need to replace

[@andrewmartin3935]

@@TaylorBrownPhotoVideo thanks!

[@davidsykes2979]

I have a question. I have an old Vivitar 285 Flash in perfect condition. Is this something I can use or should I go out and buy a flash. I am just starting out and trying to use some equipment I already have.

[@TaylorBrownPhotoVideo]

Honestly I don’t know. I would just try it out with your camera and see what it can do for you and go from there !

[@davidsykes2979]

@@TaylorBrownPhotoVideo Thanks for the advice, I will give it a go today.

[@jrwstudios]

I realize this comment is 8 months old so by this point you might have moved on, but I actually have 3 vivitar 285s and have used them pretty successfully for real estate so far. I've heard them called the 'vw beetle' of Speedlites and I think that fits. They are dirt cheap but never seem to die. That said I just bought an ad200 pro so I'll have to see if that changes my opinion. How have you made out with yours?

[@davidsykes2979]

@@jrwstudios They worked out great. The thyristor is fairly accurate and the flashes are reasonable powerful. I actually made my first $250 this weekend and already have repeat business.

[@davidsykes2979]

@@jrwstudios Do you mind if I check out your channel?

[@user-ox9qz9ly2g]

Is it possible to connect the 520 ii to the remote control from V1?

[@TaylorBrownPhotoVideo]

Hey! You should be able to trigger it from the V1 in optical slave mode (S1) like most flashes 👍

[@user-ox9qz9ly2g]

@@TaylorBrownPhotoVideo thanks

[@ckdesignlab]

Great video! How did you get the Godox 520 flash to take a photo on the camera? I can use my camera to trigger the flash but not vice versa. I just got my Godox 520 today and it's really nice BTW.

[@TaylorBrownPhotoVideo]

Hey! I just used the trigger that came with it on the camera. With a 2 or 10 second timer so it gives you time to hold and angle it where you want by the time the camera shutter goes off

[@ckdesignlab]

@@TaylorBrownPhotoVideo Thanks! I just figured that out after seeing the flashing light on your camera. LOL Great videos BTW and I used your affiliate link yesterday to get the Godox 520II delivered today so you can get a little kickback. ;) I'm hoping to get started in real estate photography here in Dallas since the market is on fire. Any advice? I know a couple of agents and may reach out to them first. Not sure about what to charge though. I'm looking for simple shoots lasting 3-5 hours then I will edit and use presets. I'm thinking $500-$750 to begin? I also have the following equipment and would appreciate any advice on that as well: - Sony a6300 - Sigma 16mm f1.4 - Tamron 70-300mm - K&F Variable ND Filter - Manfrotto Befree Live with video and photo heads - Manfrotto Pixi Mini Tripod - Godox 520Ii - Rode VideoMicro - GoPro Hero - Aukey Slimline External Battery - Adobe Lightroom & Photoshop

[@TaylorBrownPhotoVideo]

Thanks!! That might be a bit high unless you’re doing dusk / drone photos for starters. But i don’t know what’s normal in Dallas so maybe im wrong. Hope you can charge that much though! Would be great :)

[@ckdesignlab]

@@TaylorBrownPhotoVideo Thanks Taylor. I'll set a max for $500 then. Do you have a contract template that you use or can point me towards? I'm really looking forward to this. Much appreciate your advice!

[@vijaysuri8560]

qualtiy content bro

[@TaylorBrownPhotoVideo]

Thanks for checking it out!

[@UnproductiveProductions-kk3fd]

will the godox work on my canon t4i?

[@TaylorBrownPhotoVideo]

If it has a hotshoe on top that can trigger a flash it should work

[@UnproductiveProductions-kk3fd]

@@TaylorBrownPhotoVideo thanks

[@walid2171]

Hello . i bought a new godox tt520ii flash. but i have a problem. there is a lag in the flash illumination and triggering of the camera. you can help me ? thank you

[@TaylorBrownPhotoVideo]

Hey! Does some of the screen look darker than the rest ? If that's what is happening your shutter speed is probably too fast to sync with the flash. Either it needs to be set to HSS (High speed sync) if it has that function, or the shutter speed needs to be under 1/160 or 1/125 for it to work in time. Let me know if that helps! :)

[@walid2171]

@@TaylorBrownPhotoVideo my screen is totally black. because the flash is on before the sensor takes the picture (with transmitter)

[@TaylorBrownPhotoVideo]

What are your settings ? And camera

[@walid2171]

@@TaylorBrownPhotoVideo I am with the speed 1/60. f 3.5 Iso 100. Flash manuel do you have WhatsApp or Facebook to send you pictures to better understand?

[@TaylorBrownPhotoVideo]

Sure ! DM me on Instagram @taylorrbrown

[@parimalsonera8413]

Can You Help I AM Doing 360 Photography for Real Estate with Lumix G7. I Want To Purchase Light For Interior Real Estate Shot Small Room Which Light You Recommend.thank You So Much

[@TaylorBrownPhotoVideo]

Flash ? I like Godox flashes! Check out my links in my flash videos 👍

[@parimalsonera8413]

@@TaylorBrownPhotoVideo Yes Watching Your Hotel Interior Video. I don't Want Expensive. I want Inexpensive and Good For interior shots 😊😊

[@TaylorBrownPhotoVideo]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/i5eWnH2Jqs2mrc0 The flash in this video is pretty good for the price ! Not quite powerful enough for if you were doing large bright interiors but for smaller stuff it has enough power 👍👍

[@TaylorBrownPhotoVideo]

Also Yongnuo flashes are super cheap and not bad !

[@parimalsonera8413]

@@TaylorBrownPhotoVideo sir I have Lumix G7 it is compitable

[@NicholasPiparo]

You’re a godsend.

[@TaylorBrownPhotoVideo]

Thanks for the support :)

[@kelfunlau408]

Do you always use your diffuser on your flash shots?

[@TaylorBrownPhotoVideo]

Nope. Sometimes it lowers the power too much so need to take it off sometimes. But I don’t see a huge difference TBH on softness compared to without unless using it for direct flash for portraits / events and stuff like that 👍

[@MakeMoneyMakeaDifference]

Will the Godox work with cell phones? I bought the S21 ultra to start out small

[@TaylorBrownPhotoVideo]

For phone photography?? Haven’t heard of them working with phones :/ sorry!

[@frankluo230]

Pretty sure Godox receiver xpro can have Bluetooth connected to phone, then you can click and trigger xpro hence control the group and channels of flashes.

[@MakeMoneyMakeaDifference]

@@frankluo230 their app only works on like 10 different models of Android. I had the godox in my hand and the app, didn't work

[@belterbike]

whats the modifier you have an the Z1?

[@TaylorBrownPhotoVideo]

Hey! They both have the modifiers that come with the flash on them.

[@belterbike]

@@TaylorBrownPhotoVideo thanks for the replay I got the Neewer Z1c it did not come with a dome diffuser but still a cliiter flash. Thanks for the video!

[@TaylorBrownPhotoVideo]

Oh no worries ! They don’t help a ton. Just make sure your zoom is set to the widest setting (usually 24mm) and it’ll work.

[@johnpaulramos9141]

im interested the godox tt520 pls

[@TaylorBrownPhotoVideo]

Hey! Thanks so much for checking out the video. Unfortunately we already did the giveaway a while back so it’s too late.

[@debbieanderson3318]

I just purchased the godox v1n and was so disappointed that the ttl doesn’t yet work for the Nikon z6ii. I sent it back and now rethinking my options. Your vid makes sense. Might give a less expensive flash a try. I am really getting into light painting in photoshop. That’s what I’d use the flash for. By the way, love your channel as I’m in real estate marketing and find it super helpful. #kushta1

[@TaylorBrownPhotoVideo]

Thanks so much for sharing! Sorry to hear about that, didn't know! I've only used their products with Canon + Sony. Unless you need more power, you can do a lot with a little! AD200 with a soft box is amazing if you need a lot of power, too! (off camera only)

[@eagleaerialsolutionsllc446]

I use the Ad 200 pro with the magsphere from magmod and its amazing. It really spreads the light out.

[@SR_PRODUCTIONS]

Price doesn't mean professional. A real professional can make anything work.

[@TaylorBrownPhotoVideo]

True! Thanks for the comment 🤘

[@RvThesecond]

is this okay for event photography?

[@TaylorBrownPhotoVideo]

If you're doing events in smaller spaces, and have a lens with a wider aperture (2.0 or so) - probably will be ok to add some fill flash. BUT I'd think it wouldn't be great for big rooms or if you need to do fast bursts of photos (the cheaper flash) since the recycle time is slower. That's part of why I got my V1 flash for though - works great for events!

[@frostybe3r]

You forgot to add the $1200 EL-1.

[@TaylorBrownPhotoVideo]

What’s that ??

[@frostybe3r]

@@TaylorBrownPhotoVideo store.canon.co.uk/canon-speedlite-el-1-flash/4571C009/

[@themartyupshawchannel3248]

I’d like to make the jump from HDR real estate photography to flambient. Need a flash to do that😃Your channel has been soooo informative and I’ve learned so much more about editing than I previously knew. Thanks, Taylor!👍 @martyupshaw

[@TaylorBrownPhotoVideo]

Nice!! Thanks so much for sharing :) Great to hear! Keep it up

[@image-i-nation-photography]

You have some nice gear

[@TaylorBrownPhotoVideo]

Thanks!

[@lpproducoesaudiovisual8888]

Is Godox compatible with SL3?

[@TaylorBrownPhotoVideo]

Should work with any camera that has a hotshoe capable of triggering flash (most)

[@lpproducoesaudiovisual8888]

I have doubts because this camera does not have the central pin on the shoe

[@TaylorBrownPhotoVideo]

@@lpproducoesaudiovisual8888 Im not totally sure. I'd check in your menu and see if there is anything about flash and if so, it is probably ok. I think most cameras are set up to be able to use flash except some that have them built in already

[@pprrios]

Altos datos!!

[@blvckrosenyc5944]

I know im late but if you have another plewse send it myvway

[@TaylorBrownPhotoVideo]

Sorry! Stay tuned for more in the future though :)

[@blvckrosenyc5944]

@@TaylorBrownPhotoVideo now that I know you give actual information I'm for sure returning 😉 and bringing a few freiend along if you don't mind

[@TaylorBrownPhotoVideo]

Nice! Thanks 😊

[@stylocaleno01]

Bonita casa

[@TaylorBrownPhotoVideo]

Thanks for checking out the video! Hope it helped you.

[@blainewalker2147]

I only own video lights! So I would use this light to practice and and improve my strobe and off-camera light skills. 📸📈 @tinysparrowmarketing

[@Magodaweb]

só eu mesmo que vi o Neymar nesse cara?????

[@TaylorBrownPhotoVideo]

Someone else said that before! haha thanks. I will take it as a compliment.

[@akhyarrayhka4048]

bro look like mr beast

[@tinysparrow2614]

I’d use the flash to perfect my strobe skills and off camera flash game for photos. Because, Unlike you, my path took me through video first than into photo and RE. 📷IG: @tinysparrowmarketing

[@randallbourne2717]

Can you post your Instagram link please?

[@TaylorBrownPhotoVideo]

Hey there! It's instagram.com/taylorrbrown/

[@Pavel04Ch]

Заказал такую. Надеюсь не подведёт.

[@TaylorBrownPhotoVideo]

Both have their purposes! Hope you like getting in to flash.

[@Pavel04Ch]

@@TaylorBrownPhotoVideo Thanks

[@twowheeledwaffle7847]

It would go well with the fixed portrait lens we have, and would be dope for newborn photos since we’re expecting our little dude in a month lol. Ig is @twowheeledwaffle

[@TaylorBrownPhotoVideo]

For sure! Congrats !!! Thanks for the continued support :)

[@everardopastor]

Love your content, super relevant to me rn! Currently looking to hone my skills in real estate photo/video; I would definitely use this for interior shots, and who knows ...maybe even end up doing head shots along the way as well. 😜👊🏼 @everardopastor

[@TaylorBrownPhotoVideo]

Thanks so much for sharing :D Thats awesome! Excited for you getting into all of this. How are you liking it so far ?

[@everardopastor]

@@TaylorBrownPhotoVideo I’m still in the honeymoon stage, so I’m loving the entire learning process.

[@TaylorBrownPhotoVideo]

@@everardopastor Fun!! :)

[@zikamusic2364]

Hss 😂😂😂

[@wrt918]

What an amater. Man really.

[@TaylorBrownPhotoVideo]

Hey! Thanks so much for checking out my video :)