AD300 Pro review vs AD200 and AD400

Using real-world tests I cover the differences between the AD300 Pro, AD200 Pro and AD400 Pro lights by Godox. Here are the pertinent links for more information:
Learn Real Estate Photography Online:
LearnRE.NathanCool.com
Pro Interiors course:
ProInteriors.NathanCool.com
My real estate photography series:
amzn.to/3jCAEpn
Lighting guide for real estate photography:
amzn.to/3qkxBYU
AD300 Pro:
amzn.to/3pUCPuf
AD200 Pro:
amzn.to/3G0h4Pl
AD400 Pro:
amzn.to/36AzsPX
My AD400 Pro review:
kzbin.info/www/bejne/rKiwfKepmMllgcU
My AD200 Pro review:
kzbin.info/www/bejne/n6mxqZ6HbNeKqbc

[@69Cuda21Challenger]

I have the 600, 400, 300, 200, and a speedlight. I was patient and caught every one of them on sale, so I got the AD300 for $399. I agree with Nathan 100% on this. I personally really like the AD300, but if you are just starting out, there is more value in buying two AD200s. I don’t use all of these lights for every shoot. The 600 rarely comes out of the case since getting the 400, but I have it when I need it. For an average house, I have the 200, 300, and a speedlight. Two 200s would get the job done just as well.

[@unclemonkey4699]

I have got the AD600 and a couple of Godox speedlights. Don't regret the purchase. I will consider adding the AD200 in the future. Thank you for the review

[@dpfreedman]

Superb, thorough, and unbiased review. Thank you Nathan. What a refreshing change from the usual superficial YT reviews.

[@cspek]

Just exactly what I was looking for, I was planning on getting one of these but wanted to see the pros and cons of each model. Thanks!

[@shakeadog_photography]

I have 2x AD200's, they have handled every property job. Large spaces I have one on a stand and one over head. Thanks for the information and video Nathan.

[@crennie6928]

Just watched this and found it very interesting. I had been shooting with 2 AD200s, plus a speedlight for pulls. Found a package deal on 2 AD 300s and bought them and have been using them for the past year and have been VERY pleased with them.

[@MargaretWolfPhotog]

My gosh you are brilliant. Love your effort and tutorials. Thank you.

[@godfish67]

I love my AD200, I've not encountered any home or building that I couldn't tackle with it.

[@tonytfuntek3262]

Great review thanks.....I was leaning to the AD200Pro and this review settled it.

[@jackbrainassociates8806]

Thanks for the review Nathan. As always it’s thoughtful and well thought out. It looks like the 300 is better suited for applications other than real estate. Thanks again for the great content you provide.

[@TheCrooksandCastle]

Great video Nathan! very informative.

[@jonathanvaughn1774]

Thank you! Really appreciate all your content!

[@MichaelShatravka]

great video super helpful. picked up the ad200 pro

[@otavioleitefotografia]

Very useful! Thanks for sharing this!

[@freddiew74]

Now i feel better i was on the fence about picking up the AD300 pro instead i picked up a sec AD200 pro no regrets

[@TheCaboChannelMexico]

Very helpful Nathan, thanks for sharing.

[@tristanrujano]

I want to say thankyou for helping me start my real estate photography job😊 Your videos are so helpful.

[@lievenm2661]

Thank you Sir!!!! Absolutely super well explained!!!

[@stephaneMichaux]

thanks a lot Nathan...I was about to ask about your opinion about this guy! thanks again take care and be safe🙏🏽

[@brianmccloud618]

Thank you for this. I have been using two Profoto Bx1 500's and four Yongnuo YN660 Speedlight's for years.. Heavy but produce great light I am considering the Godox ad200's and a 600 so they can all be managed from a single transceiver

[@rdubbelman]

very informative, thanks!

[@La-verdad-aunque-duela]

Thanks Nathan for this wonderful review. What kind of light did you use for filming this video? thanks again

[@NathanCoolPhoto]

Thanks, here's a link to the light I use for making most of my tutorials: amzn.to/3umvfc3

[@tourinojacks5844]

Great info again, bro!

[@haljohnston8122]

I'm curious to know what light stand you use. They look like they work well. Thank you!

[@jwleemedia]

Great video as always, Nathan! I currently have the 600 and I'm looking to add a light. Should I add the 400 or the 200 first?

[@NathanCoolPhoto]

Thanks! Different lights for different situations. My lighting guide could help, here's a link if you'd like to check that out: amzn.to/3HEODJn

[@costashaniaalejpoly]

very useful ! thank you

[@alanabley525]

Just the video I was looking for as I was considering what one to buy. Does the AD300 give you more in the way of creativity with Softboxes, beauty dishes etc. Have most of you books. Thanks

[@NathanCoolPhoto]

For most work I do nowadays that requires flash (RE, portraits, products) that might required an SB, I tend to use bounce umbrellas instead. I don't use BDs since today's SBs are much more versatile for that kind of result. I find bounce umbrellas much more portable, cheaper, and easier to setup than SBs or BDs. With that said, if you have work that you feel would be best flashed with special modifiers like SBs and BDs, then most Godox lights have Bowens mount adapters. If though you're going down that road to obtain more flexibility, then I wouldn't consider the AD300; instead, I'd get some AD600s as they will give me much more power, and thus more flexibility.

[@alanabley525]

@@NathanCoolPhoto Thank you

[@gabequezada2066]

Nathan.. Thanks for this awesome breakdown.. Im moving towards the AD200... Should I even get the AD200 Pro? I also think that the AD200 has a diffuser that can replace the fresnel... What are your thoughts ? Thank you in advance

[@NathanCoolPhoto]

Get the AD200Pro, and it's on sale right now at amzn.to/3RTPAQl

[@garyjones101]

I have the Flashpoint XPLOR 600 and a handful of Flashpoint speedlights. I only pull out the 600 when really needed as it is heavy in a sense. I think a couple of AD 200's combined with spedlights would likely meet the need for the majority of shoots as they are lighter and speedier to use. (OK, I made up the word speedier, but you know ........ )

[@zenseekerEric]

Hi Nathan! I recently purchased all of your books on Amazon. Quick question: I already have the Godox 300 Pro- will it be powerful enough to be my only flash? Sometimes I'm worried that for larger houses with vaulted ceilings (like yours) that I'll need the Godox 400 or 600. I'm going to be shooting on a Canon R5C (45 megapixel sensor) with the RF 14-35mm f4 lens. Thanks in advance for your help!

[@NathanCoolPhoto]

Thanks! Take a look in the lighting guide when talking about flash equivalence.

[@MDMiller60]

Very informative.

[@merrymeri4700]

This is the most beautiful comparative review I’ve seen with actual facts. Since you don’t have uses for the 300, you can just send it to me btw. Just saying

[@NathanCoolPhoto]

Thank you! If you'd like to buy the 300 then maybe :)

[@bobmellema]

Hey Nathan...What is your recommendation: I use 2 speedlights and one Xplor 600. Thinking of switching my speedlights to the ad200's and keeping the speedlights for back up and small spaces. I'm finding the speedlights, in many cases, just don't put out enough power.

[@NathanCoolPhoto]

Depends on what you're shooting and your budget. You might want to take a look at my lighting guide, which shows lighting tables with equivalent power settings for various rooms and lighting setups, here's a link if you want to check it out: amzn.to/33HhusW

[@ShiftDawgie]

As a single light to use in most situations would you favour the AD400 or AD200?

[@NathanCoolPhoto]

There are so many variables, situations, room sizes, paint colors, and more that there is really no such thing as "most" situations. But, to get an idea on flash power for the various setups, rooms, comps, etc, I would recommend a copy of my Lighting Guide, here's the link: amzn.to/3hnky2O

[@ShiftDawgie]

@@NathanCoolPhoto Thanks brother

[@vernonr7404]

How much does the ad600 (with battery) weigh approximately compared to the ad400 (5.5 lbs.)? Portability is important.

[@NathanCoolPhoto]

Here's my comparison of the AD400 to AD600: kzbin.info/www/bejne/rKiwfKepmMllgcU

[@winstonvanhughes9465]

Hi there. Thanks for your comparison. One question... So if I use a octabox with the AD 200 and same with 300 for portraits would the 200 still be worth it over the 300?

[@NathanCoolPhoto]

No. The AD300Pro and AD400Pro have frosted front elements that allow for better diffusion, whereas the AD200Pro has a Fresnel head and light leaks on either side. The AD200Pro works great for bouncing, but not for forward lighting. See amzn.to/3PRgkDG and amzn.to/3JSvdly

[@Garbid]

So ad200 is cheaper, smaller and barely same power?

[@toddstrong1353]

Well damn... I should have watched this before I ditched my AD200's (I had two) in order to purchase an AD300. I'm considering a used AD400 now instead as the price is very resonable... Which way would you go Nathan, would you go back to using 2 200's or go for the 400?

[@NathanCoolPhoto]

It depends on your budget and what you'll be shooting, but I'd recommend downloading my Lighting Guide, which talks about these various lights, how their power equivalents compare, and how I'd pair various combinations for numerous situations. Here's a link if you'd like to check that out: amzn.to/3eRGJ03

[@toddstrong1353]

@@NathanCoolPhoto thanks Nathan, actually it was an AD600 PRO not the 400, for under $500. Use will be multifunctional, real estate, portraits and, product photography.

[@thedurants]

Amazing Video! Which is better in your opinion. The Godox AD 300 Pro or the Flashpoint Xplor 600?

[@NathanCoolPhoto]

Thanks! It depends on the job, different light for different circumstances. I will say though that I rarely use the 600 any more, and I find the 400 fits well. I prefer to 400 over the 300 as well...more power, and longer battery life. But my all time fave is the 200.

[@TheBobHazard]

Great video! What light stand configuration are you using for the AD200? Thanks!

[@NathanCoolPhoto]

Here ya go: amzn.to/3iE3mr1

[@m5238100]

Nathan, hello! Great comparison! Everything is very clear! Thanks for the work you've done! May I have one question? I have seen user complaints about AD200 Pro due to overheating. In your practice, the AD200 Pro had overheating?

[@NathanCoolPhoto]

Thanks! Never had a problem with the AD200Pros or any Godox lights...never heard of an overheating problem.

[@m5238100]

@@NathanCoolPhoto Thank you very much for your answer!

[@wassim2364]

Ty

[@docochannel3928]

Can I equip the studio with ad200 and ad300 will the color temperature be the same?

[@NathanCoolPhoto]

All of the ADxxx lights are rated at +/1 100K, so yes, and as with any light, as long as they are using the same modifier (ceiling bounce or umbrella, etc.). Here's a link to the AD200Pro if you want to look at the specs: amzn.to/3wtEolX

[@AyoolaBoyejo]

Good video, thanks for sharing very useful knowledge with the community. One major advantage of the AD300 is the recycle time, which is a big deal for modelling and fashion photography and not really that useful for real estate.

[@NathanCoolPhoto]

Thanks! It's for that reason that I use AD600s for portrait work: they will recycle faster than a 300 or 400...you don't need the power, but the rapidity is golden for people stuff.

[@amirulafizi2518]

Hi everyone, can anyone answer, why my V1 recycle time, too slow? It's like 3-4 sec for full power, is it normal?

[@NathanCoolPhoto]

Speedlights and similar (like the Godox V1) don't have enough battery power to quickly charge the internal capacitors in those smaller lights. If you want faster recycle times using a battery operated light, then you need to buy a bigger light. Even though you may not need too the power, you will use less power and thus have faster recycle times.

[@greatfilms]

What kind of stand do you use?

[@NathanCoolPhoto]

This, for all my lights, and more: amzn.to/31l28sL

[@fabiofieri854]

i don't understand if you use the 200 with the naked bulb or with the fresnel head

[@NathanCoolPhoto]

Fresnel head

[@dpceee]

What kind of light stand are you using Nathan?

[@NathanCoolPhoto]

Here ya go: amzn.to/3iD9TQp

[@hayabusgtr]

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