Behind the scenes photoshoot - My thoughts on the GODOX AD300pro

Behind the scenes photoshoot - My thoughts on the GODOX AD300pro
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Camera:
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Flash:
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[@andrelombaard7226]

Thanks Haze! This was really great and thanks for testing the Godox range of products. Great dance video sneak peak as well. Love it! You are an inspiration.

[@Hkvisuals]

Thank you 🙏🏾

[@Phil092]

I've been using the Godox AD300 system for a few months now and so far, so good. I have found it reliable and the output is more than enough for my needs so far. I'm planning to use them a lot more in the spring and really put the to the test. Thanks for your reviews and video's I always enjoy them.

[@Hkvisuals]

Thanks for sharing

[@viveksathish]

I use the AD300 Pro and one of the factors i love is that it pairs really nicely with the Godox Softbox with the godox mount resulting in a very slim Softbox and easy to carry without any additional mounts. Saves a lot of time and extremely portable. Great video !

[@Hkvisuals]

Thanks for sharing

[@kavanlake871]

Always great to see you and the work you are doing. Very inspirational, and thank you 🙏🏾

[@Hkvisuals]

You are so welcome

[@drich8807]

Definitely appreciate your work and insight! Great info on the Godox and yes please do share your video process!

[@Hkvisuals]

Thanks a lot!

[@bartolinibroda1338]

Great job, both Yours and the models,very creativ mind👍 my favorite is the photo from 3:01

[@albertw251]

I've been using Godox for years. I also used portable speedlites as well back in the day. I like the Godox series. It keeps up with taking dance photos outdoor.

[@Hkvisuals]

Thanks for sharing! I agree 👍🏾

[@omegaman1409]

I also started with speed lights. The ad300pro would had been a dream in those days. I had to savy use speed lights like in the shade and even bare. It worked but the ad300pro is like 5 put together.

[@EdwardKilner]

The first model was strong, flexible, and beautiful. Excellent. The snippet of dance video was great. More, please.

[@Hkvisuals]

Thank you so much!

[@LtDeadeye]

I’m new to flash and I recently got two Godox AD 300 pro lights. They are simple to operate and work great in a studio setting. I can’t wait to use them on location.

[@Hkvisuals]

They are perfect to start with!

[@SuperBigpilot]

I have always loved and been inspired by your work. It was because I wanted to create photos like yours that I started with Godox flashes. I have been using a 600 Pro and 200s now for a couple years. I have been very pleased with the entire system. My experience is similar to yours, but on a consistent multi-year basis. I use my lights on location and they have been very reliable. I think they are great values for the price.

[@Hkvisuals]

That is awesome! Thanks for the feedback... and I am so happy to be part of your growth as a photographer!

[@ninarosaphotography2039]

Love your work! Very creative ! Amazing !

[@Hkvisuals]

Thank you very much!

[@olivercoffman5238]

Great to see the godox in use and I would like to see more of the dance videos the preview looked amazing

[@Hkvisuals]

You should head to my other channel then, they are all there! kzbin.info

[@inlocoparentis]

My first set of strobes were the PCB Einsteins. I loved them but they were a royal pain to transport, or boom. I started investing in the Godox system through Adorama's rebranding Flashpoint. I started with a couple of their speedlights, and a couple years ago I picked up an AD-600 pro. I've had a few misfires, but that mostly happens when the batteries in the triggers are going dead. I love that I can now use my Flashpoint lights with a meter so I get first-shot exposure. It is a great system for hobbyists and I really love the breadth of the ecosystem. I can go from a speedlight on up to a 1200Ws strobe and use the same remote.

[@jameshall2882]

Thanks for your input. I’m dabbling with strobes and have a few Flashpoint products. You’ve made a a little more comfortable invest into the system more.

[@inlocoparentis]

@@jameshall2882 the best advice I can give you is to understand what you are trying to do and what modifiers you're trying to use. I've often filled a 31x47" softbox with a speedlight and never get to full power. If I'm using my 47" reverse parabolic, I barely get beyond minimum power in my home studio (17x25 feet). If you're trying to do HSS, you'll need more power.

[@Hkvisuals]

Love this conversation 😉

[@inlocoparentis]

@@Hkvisuals, it was watching one of your videos along with a couple of other creators that got me thinking about establishing my own style instead of following what's trending.

[@amralgohary]

love your style man..

[@Hkvisuals]

Glad you enjoy it!

[@mverick160]

With the Ad200pro, Ad300pro, and Ad400pro. Get the extension mount for the Ad400 pro and the Ad200 pro. The reason is you can put the heads on a light weight boom for an overhead light. With the Ad300pro. Get the Godox mount Ad s85w and Ad S65w. The mount size is so small it can be mounted to the ad300 in many lightstand bags. So you pull your stand out and the stand has the ad300pro and modifier mounted ready to go. Ease of use is just insane. The Godox mount is also on the ML60 LED lights so in inside dark conditions with constant light the tiny mount large modifiers can also be used. I just wish they had more Godox mount modifiers. They make quick setup and travel so easy. Toss in a couple Nissin Carbon stands and the kit weighs nothing. Now, outside. Then need a bag on the legs because they're so light. But that's what the camera bag is for. And Always, Always, Always use Alkaline batteries in the transmitters. Rechargeables are a lil low on voltage and can cause issues.

[@Hkvisuals]

Got it!

[@mikeburch1767]

After fighting with multiple trigger systems, I wanted one remote to rule them all. Enter godox, replaced the yn650s, the neewer vision 4, and the wescott strobes and yongnuo triggers. All the items worked well, but simple is better. I have 3 speedlights, an ad400pro, 3 of the newer all metal DP series strobes and couple of the blaz lights that i put on a boom. My only complaint is the studio strobes tend to run a bit on the warm color side of 5500. I am not sure any of the stuff would hold up to the rigors of daily use but for me its convenient and affordable and does the job.

[@Hkvisuals]

Yes, you are right, I haven't had them for long, so we'll see in a couple of months if they still deliver!

[@dance2jam]

Your opinion is always valuable because you are honest and limit your opinion to what you believe for your work. As a dancer and new amateur photographer I always look forward to your work. And now....I will go....view your dance video (and share it with fellow dancers)..... NOW! (that is if I can find where your other channel is located). Can you provide a link? Found it: Love it (Fantastic). Wish I lived your your neck of the woods as I would love a mentor. I dance (hobby), love music, photography (new - as you know) and short film making and this type of photography is one that I'm drawn to. Although I do wildlife currently, your work constantly makes me what to go back to what I love most. Thank you.

[@Hkvisuals]

Thanks a lot for your message, I really appreciate🙏🏾 What kind of mentorship are you looking for? Feel free to shoot me an email, and let's talk about all this 😉

[@ljwhatup]

Beautiful work. I been subscribed to your channel for a while and I really enjoy your content. Great shoot and keep up the great work.

[@Hkvisuals]

Thank you!

[@brad_in_yyc]

I started with a Godox TT350 and it worked for what I needed. Then I upgraded to the V860II and have now purchased 2 Ad200's that have been phenomenal! I'm not an everyday, commercial shooter though. Which I suspect they wouldn't quite last. But for the intro and hobbyist photographer Godox is great!

[@Hkvisuals]

Thanks a lot for sharing your experience 👍🏾

[@godsakes]

Re modifiers for outdoor shoots I quite like the umbrella softboxes where the strobe goes inside - as they're uber light/compact and they also serve as rain protection. Not as nice as the native godox s65/80 softboxes but I think they're better suited for indoor work.

[@Hkvisuals]

Umbrella outdoors, they scare me because of the wind... I had a few mishaps with them in the past

[@godsakes]

@@Hkvisuals The ones I mean have a softbox diffuser cover (so the strobe goes inside and is fully covered) - they're no more prone to wind then a softbox would be (but ultimately all softboxes are somewhat prone to be blown over by the wind, it's only takes that one strong gust).

[@ShadowlightPhotography]

Love godox, rolling with 1x 600Pro, 2x 300Pro and 2x 200Pro, all the mods, just branching out to try some of the magmod stuff on the 200Pro's

[@Hkvisuals]

Wow, you almost got all of them 😉

[@jaggededgeimages]

nice one again

[@Hkvisuals]

Thank you! Cheers!

[@michaelwilliams8955]

Has anyone gotten issues with using AD300Pro with other Godox lights (AD200s) with color balances? Does the AD300 have a different color temp than other Godox flashes?

[@martindalpe.photography]

In studio, I use mainly PaulCBuff. but in my travel kit, got 3 Godox AD 200 ( pro and standard ) and 2 godox speedlite. have the adapter to make 2 AD 200 Pro into a 400 WS strobe. I think it's the most versatile Strobe ( AD200 pro ) and it fit inside a Nanuk 930 ( pelican style case ). Just be careful , in the trigger, don't put any battery, if your strobe miss-fire, change the battery in the trigger, put non-rechargeable battery.

[@Hkvisuals]

I don't understand, why put non-rechargeable batteries in the trigger?

[@MrPhotog7]

⁠@@Hkvisualswhen I put in rechargeable batteries in the trigger, the battery charge indicator would show that the battery was almost depleted after only a short time. However, when I started using only non-rechargeable batteries, I’ve never had that problem again. Have no idea why that was an issue with the rechargeable batteries, but I’m glad it is now not an issue at all.

[@jerryphoto1]

i have the ad400 and 3-ad200 love them all

[@Hkvisuals]

That's the most important thing!

[@antoinernb9398]

I have the ad300pro and I like it: I going to buy 2 more and work right those: good job thou

[@Hkvisuals]

Thanks! 3 x 300pro wow, have fun!

[@DirekLambert]

Nice Video! What is your camera on the behind the scenes video? Is it insta360?

[@Hkvisuals]

Qoocam 8k !

[@cornelisschipper4357]

Super ce vidéo, je suis en train de m'équiper en Godox et hésite beaucoup entre le AD300 - AD400 et AD 600 tu "m'éclaire" beaucoup! J'adore ton travail et serai ravi de te rencontrer un jour à Toulouse.

[@Hkvisuals]

Le choix n'est pas évident, la gamme est bien fournie! Content d'avoir pu aider... au plaisir 😉

[@EricRaeber]

Pour ma part, j'ai opte pour le AD400Pro (parce l'AD300Pro n'etait pas encore dispo). L'avantage par rapport au AD600Pro c'est qu'il rentre perpendiculairement dans un sac-a-dos photo. l'AD600Pro nécessite presque un second sac photo.

[@itzik_levi]

Can you make a movie about how you edited these pictures? Such a beautiful edit ..!

[@Hkvisuals]

Thanks but, I've stopped doing these, people hate them

[@valenciosmall1683]

I have a studio full of godox lights but I love my AD 1200, it’s at a different level, just wondering if you have had the chance to work with it

[@Hkvisuals]

The size freaks me out, Years ago I was regularly working with the Broncolor Move 1200L, and I loved it. But it was a pain to carry... so I went for the smaller and lighter SirosL 800ws

[@alexanderhdzz]

I just bought the Ad300 pro and it turns off when I use it with full power, do you know if it's an configuration?

[@Hkvisuals]

Never heard of that! Strange, I never had that issue

[@lorenzofortunati]

Dear Haze, I use AD 200 PRO and 400 PRO since 2019, outoors. Nothing to say with the strobes, theyre good and reliable but attachments definitely need imrovements. What prevented me from buying the 300 PRO is exatcly the attachment. I don't see how it can hold a 90 or 120 octabox at 45 degrees, since 400's attach (way stronger than 300's) is too weak already. I'm quite tired of this actually, the same is true for other Godox attachments. For now I use external flash heads to help reduce the weight but I'm not happy, I still have to go back at the octabox from time to time and hold tighter again and again Godox's attachment. Btw I use those same Manfrotto stands, they're good.

[@Hkvisuals]

Thanks for the feedback ! Personally I wouldn't attach a 120 soft box on a 300 or 200 pro... They are not made for that. I am not talking about the mount, but the power output! I double diffuse often and even add a grid, it would just not work with such big light modifiers... But that's just me. I will still have a close look at that!

[@lorenzofortunati]

@@Hkvisuals well with a double diffuser, the 300 would be ok at dawn or sundown, for sure. Most of the times I use only one sheet, so even in the late afternoon I can use the 200 with no problem. By the way the problem stays the same: the same bugged holding system is shared by 400's attachment and by the generic Godox strobe holder for 200 pro, and both fail with a 120 softbox. I've read someone replaces the green original washer with one made of hard rubber and it works better, but what a design flaw for so good a product

[@HaimGreen]

honest I’m very confused because I didn’t see Which section you are talking about the flash?

[@Hkvisuals]

Then you should rewatch it, carefully this time, and all the way!

[@fangbifxx]

What a beautiful place with almost no people there.

[@Hkvisuals]

Yes !

[@arvinoutlaw1189]

I Love the Godox(Flashpoint) lights. That is all I use in my photography business. They are GREAT lights. I have the Explor 600, AD400PRO, (2) Blaz 300's, (2) AD200's, ADB2 adapter, and (2) Godox V1's.

[@Hkvisuals]

I can see how much you love them! 👍🏾

[@arvinoutlaw1189]

@@Hkvisuals Thinking about get 2 AD300Pros

[@basantagautam8224]

Hi, Haze . I am wedding and event photographer. I have AD300pro light and XT1 Trigger. But i don't understand how to setup and syncronise to that think . Plz help me and you make a this video. Plz🙏

[@Hkvisuals]

I would love to help, but how can I? My trigger and flash worked flawlessly the first time... If I cannot see how you setup your flash it will be hard for me to help... sorry

[@smdvisionphotography]

Most of my images are from the Godox/Flashpoint family.

[@Hkvisuals]

Awesome!

[@ERJOL]

I did watch all . Could you do a video on settings with camera and flash . Maybe you already some it I'll scroll down but if not please 🙇

[@Hkvisuals]

Not a fan of these type of videos... I feel you don't learn much this way

[@ERJOL]

@@Hkvisuals gotcha! I'll do my best thank you for the response 🙂

[@alanvandever9683]

I am a firm believer in Godox lighting. I see NO advantage in paying 3 times more for any other lighting system.

[@john3Lee]

Godox..... For me Nah !! I'm adding more Profoto lights.... This time for portability, it will be a B10...

[@Hkvisuals]

Whatever suits you! 😉

[@daniellemozy9680]

Egocentric...

[@Hkvisuals]

😂😂😂

[@Pieterpa]

Talking too much. Not showing us the product. Do you like your own voice?