Flashpoint XPLOR 300 Pro TTL, the best single light for Real Estate Photography Review

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Rich Baum

Rich Baum

Күн бұрын

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@tytlyf
@tytlyf 3 жыл бұрын
Is there a remote shutter built into the 300? So I could hold it while walking around a room and trigger the shutter on the camera from the flash?
@RichBaum
@RichBaum 2 жыл бұрын
I recommend learning how to tether to an iPad from your camera that way you can walk around and be free, I personally use the Sony application and my camera has built-in Wi-Fi works great on my iPad you can see me use it on every shoot and every video
@hotelphotography
@hotelphotography 3 жыл бұрын
Hi Rich, what settings do you use on your Sony so the HSS can work above 160 shutter speed? My AD200 fires with the Sony, but won't work above that 160 shutter. Thanks!
@RichBaum
@RichBaum 3 жыл бұрын
I never use high-speed sync so I can’t really help you but I know the settings are there you should be able to find them
@jswalk4
@jswalk4 3 жыл бұрын
Appreciate and respected your opinion Rich. Just purchased mine thru your affiliate link.
@RichBaum
@RichBaum 3 жыл бұрын
Thanks Jeff, I appreciate your appreciation.
@scottmoore7440
@scottmoore7440 4 жыл бұрын
Hey Rich. Thx for your time..do we know fstop at full power at a specific distance?
@360Link
@360Link 4 жыл бұрын
Hi Rich, thanks for the great video! After watching your video I'm planning to buy a Flashpoint XPLOR 300 PRO, will it be enough power for lightning bigger spaces? Or should i get more powerfull Flashpoint XPLOR 600 PRO and be safe when i need more power? XPLOR 600 was my first choice but now you made me think with this video. Thank you in advance for reply.
@RichBaum
@RichBaum 4 жыл бұрын
I would surely get the 300 over the 600 as 600 is overkill and very heavy for most of what we do but with that said it's also great to have a 600 even if you only need it once in a while.. for me I only use my 600 once in a while.
@GibsonGuy0707
@GibsonGuy0707 4 жыл бұрын
@@RichBaum Would you say that the 300 is plenty for houses unless you're shooting mansions with incredibly large rooms and tall ceilings?
@piercepixels
@piercepixels 4 жыл бұрын
Thanks as always for the great video Rich! I'll be upgrading to a new "ecosystem" during the holiday sales. I have the Flashpoint ad600 w/ R2 transmitter. If I put the R2 on my Canon, and handhold the R2 Pro to make on-the-fly adjustments to my new ad200/300, any idea if that would work? It keeps me from touching either my camera or flashes (I use this setup currently with my YN ecosystem now).
@RichBaum
@RichBaum 4 жыл бұрын
Try this video as it should help kzbin.info/www/bejne/f3mmaGChpKaesKM
@freddiew74
@freddiew74 4 жыл бұрын
Hi, Rich I already own a Ad200 Pro but was thinking about getting the Ad300 question should i keep the 200 pro also or trade it in towards thee ad300
@RichBaum
@RichBaum 4 жыл бұрын
A 200 and 300 is perfect. Don’t sell the 200
@freddiew74
@freddiew74 4 жыл бұрын
@@RichBaum Thanks for the advice
@highlandvideo5313
@highlandvideo5313 4 жыл бұрын
Great review Rich. Do you have a link to the larger reflector with the diffuser?
@RichBaum
@RichBaum 4 жыл бұрын
I’ll add that later tonight
@marianaricaud
@marianaricaud 4 жыл бұрын
Thank you Rich! I need to get a separate transmitter for canon and Sony right ?
@RichBaum
@RichBaum 4 жыл бұрын
Mariana, no you do not need a different transmitter. I use Nikon transmitters with Sony camera but the only think I don’t get is TTL.
@marianaricaud
@marianaricaud 4 жыл бұрын
Rich Baum tank you ! I looked in the Adorama web and they have one for canon and one for Sony ... so I’m confused ... what should I buy ? Thank you so much for taking the time ! I super grateful for all your videos !!
@RichBaum
@RichBaum 4 жыл бұрын
mariana ricaud actually if you don’t need TTL I’d avoid getting a Sony version transmitter.
@marianaricaud
@marianaricaud 4 жыл бұрын
@@RichBaum so this will fit sony? : www.adorama.com/fprrr2procii.html
@RichBaum
@RichBaum 4 жыл бұрын
Yes.
@crennie6928
@crennie6928 4 жыл бұрын
Thanks Rich, but I do have a question....why do you prefer this so much over the AD360? Because of its compactness...all in one package? Thanks
@RichBaum
@RichBaum 4 жыл бұрын
It’s compact, no external battery, solid build, I just find it a wonderful light.
@glenharvey9237
@glenharvey9237 4 жыл бұрын
Thanks Rich great info. Will look at this for my next upgrade, my ad200 is sometimes just not big enough and the fact that the 300 is so light and portable it will be a great addition. Thanks again.
@RichBaum
@RichBaum 4 жыл бұрын
Glad to help!
@bellettiphotography
@bellettiphotography 4 жыл бұрын
Ordered mine today using your link. :-) Have a 6,000 sq ft property to shoot next week and needed more power. Thanks for all the info!
@RichBaum
@RichBaum 4 жыл бұрын
I think you will love this light. I do.
@jasonsloan
@jasonsloan 4 жыл бұрын
Always great reviews and attitude! Thanks Rich!!
@RichBaum
@RichBaum 4 жыл бұрын
I appreciate that!
@mdhazeldine
@mdhazeldine 4 жыл бұрын
I wish it had a screw thread on the side like the 200 so I could mount it to my belt. Rich, do you know if you can use the new battery on the 200s? Are both kinds of battery useable on both the 200 and 300?
@RichBaum
@RichBaum 4 жыл бұрын
The battery is backwards compatible with the 200. That's a big plus,
@halffull_media
@halffull_media 4 жыл бұрын
Mark Hazeldine Mark, I just got mine today. Added this as a handle/grip (CAMVATE Handle Hand Grip Stabilizer Camera SLR DSLR for LED Video Flashlite 1/4'' Black www.amazon.com/dp/B014WIO2MC/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_tai_KYe7EbQ3QNMW7) instead of the included light stand attachment. Screwed this into the bottom of the grip (Spider Holster SpiderPro Pin www.amazon.com/dp/B004TGR89C/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_tai_n1e7Eb38JBV5H), and it's now right on my Spider belt. Awesome setup. I can tell this light will be a favorite, and a workhorse.
@ironwillcollective6509
@ironwillcollective6509 4 жыл бұрын
Hi Rich! I'm a huge fan of your videos, they've been such a great help in getting started in Real Estate Photography. I am getting ready to purchase my first flash for real estate photography and I am conflicted whether the XPLOR 300 Pro is a smart first purchase, or if I should be getting something lower in price as a starter flash. I would love to hear your suggestion, and if there are any flashes you may recommend as an alternative more affordable flash for a beginner. Thank you much!
@RichBaum
@RichBaum 4 жыл бұрын
I think the 300 is the best especially as with a good solid build this light will last you years so you can add on to it and not need to replace. SO I suggest you get a Zoom Li-On speedlight and a 300 and you will be set for quite a while
@andersistbesser
@andersistbesser 4 жыл бұрын
You are a wonderful teacher and one of the most symphatic youtubers there are.
@RichBaum
@RichBaum 4 жыл бұрын
Thank you for your kind words
@meone310
@meone310 4 жыл бұрын
can i use xplor 300 with yougnnuo YN e3 rt?
@RichBaum
@RichBaum 4 жыл бұрын
No. You need Flashpoint
@darylnd
@darylnd 4 жыл бұрын
Rich, many thanks for your work! It's been a few months, is the Xplor 300 working reliably for you? The pivot apparently is weak when using large modifiers, but I know that's probably not an issue for RE. BTW, the Xplor 300 wouldn't have been as compact had it incorporated the Bowens mount. I'm thinking or ordering two of these and a Bowens adapter. I'm down the road from you a bit, in San Jose. A realtor friend, who has seen some of my other work, is encouraging me to get into the RE photography game. I did it briefly, when photography meant film and the Web was something new (I'm a generous person, so I let someone else start Realtor.com and pick up that money off the floor).
@RichBaum
@RichBaum 4 жыл бұрын
I really like the 300 Pro
@CFster
@CFster 4 жыл бұрын
Now I have to figure out a holster to mount to my tripod! I’ve been using the Speedlite pouch trick Rich showed us before.
@RichBaum
@RichBaum 4 жыл бұрын
Go for it!
@brysonferguson1389
@brysonferguson1389 4 жыл бұрын
@@RichBaum Can you link to the video that shows the speed lite pouch tripod mount?! Very interested in this
@alexmederos3097
@alexmederos3097 4 жыл бұрын
A long lens pouch could work. Maybe a 70-200
@360homestudios6
@360homestudios6 4 жыл бұрын
Just purchased thanks for the walkthrough!
@RichBaum
@RichBaum 4 жыл бұрын
Hope you enjoy it!
@DamianVines
@DamianVines 4 жыл бұрын
Hi Rich, thank you, great video :-) will you be using this as a “pouch” light on your tripod or will it always be on a stand?
@RichBaum
@RichBaum 4 жыл бұрын
It will be on a stand
@larrygol22
@larrygol22 4 жыл бұрын
Rich Baum Thanks for this video. Question: If you’re using this every day on a stand, isn’t that going to slow you down vs using an Evolv 200 on a monopod that you can easily lean on a wall behind you (or pull from a small shoulder bag or holster) as you first shoot your ambient then grab the AD200 and hold it up to the ceiling in the right place? Unless I have plenty of time or need extra power, I find lights on a stand are cumbersome for everyday work. Your thoughts on this?
@davidenglund
@davidenglund 4 жыл бұрын
Are you using one 300 Pro or two for your interior shots? Can just one provide enough light for larger rooms?
@RichBaum
@RichBaum 4 жыл бұрын
In the past I use a Speedlight in a pouch in my tripod, a 200 and a 360 for almost all my homes / 95% and if I have a really big job with super high ceilings I’ll also add a 600 on a 12’ stand. So now I am currently using a Speedlight, my eVolv 200 and the new XPLOR 300 and I find this perfect for 95% of my homes. But please understand this light is wonderful for so many reasons especially in Size / Power. It’s basically the perfect light for me. I plan to get a second one soon as that how much I like it. Yes it’s a little more $$ than the 200 but it’s light years better in power and build quality.
@emilyj9830
@emilyj9830 4 жыл бұрын
Thank you Rich. Perfect timing! I have 3 useless Flashpoint RoveLight 600s because you can't get new batteries for them. Time for some new lights.
@RichBaum
@RichBaum 4 жыл бұрын
Hope you will use my affiliate link 😉
@emilyj9830
@emilyj9830 4 жыл бұрын
@@RichBaum Of course. :) Would you recommend this or the Flashpoint eVOLV 200 Dual Head Kit? Combining 2 of the 200s seems like a good option too.
@RichBaum
@RichBaum 4 жыл бұрын
Emily J please understand, it’s not all about power, it’s about the right tool for the job. I now feel strongly that this new XPLOR is a highly superior light, in power and in size so I can’t compare it to any other light and for me this light is a much missed part of my lighting kit. For me d so much rather use this 300 than my 200 or 2 200 with dual head or my beloved 360 or the 400. It’s basically the perfect light for what I do all day every day. And I’m worth this upgrade as it actually brings me enjoyment that really means something to me in my daily work.
@kennypringle4580
@kennypringle4580 4 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the detailed information 👍
@RichBaum
@RichBaum 4 жыл бұрын
Glad it was helpful Kenny.. Hope you are well in these crazy times.
@katycolley2417
@katycolley2417 4 жыл бұрын
Brilliant video as always 👌
@RichBaum
@RichBaum 4 жыл бұрын
Thanks Katy, honestly this is the most exciting light I’ve used if all my years as a photographer.
@katycolley2417
@katycolley2417 4 жыл бұрын
@@RichBaum wow!
@stkuj
@stkuj 4 жыл бұрын
Rich - can you send me the link to the reflector for the AD300/AD400
@RichBaum
@RichBaum 4 жыл бұрын
Sorry, here it is and it's now in the show notes Flashpoint AD-R14 Standard Reflector adorama.rfvk.net/ZgBnX
@RichBaum
@RichBaum 4 жыл бұрын
Honestly, I am just going to use the reflector / cover that comes with this light as it's really nice and compact.
@davidenglund
@davidenglund 4 жыл бұрын
Enjoyed the comical moments of "dropping things." :-)
@RichBaum
@RichBaum 4 жыл бұрын
I am happy I can provide entertainment with education
@_Planeview_
@_Planeview_ 4 жыл бұрын
Does anyone ever use continuous lighting for real estate photography?
@RichBaum
@RichBaum 4 жыл бұрын
Basically no one does for real estate. It’s just not the right tool. Battery powered strobes are the right tool.
@FabiusMaximus1000
@FabiusMaximus1000 4 жыл бұрын
I have used light painting but it's more of a night tool for exteriors.
@paulaquipel7472
@paulaquipel7472 4 жыл бұрын
Thanks Rich!
@RichBaum
@RichBaum 4 жыл бұрын
Paul, the pleasure is all mine
@RichBaum
@RichBaum 4 жыл бұрын
Paul, you are more than welcome.
@paulaquipel7472
@paulaquipel7472 4 жыл бұрын
I’ve been seriously thinking about this flash and you easily sold be on it. I really like that it uses the same size battery as my AD200Pro When I pull the trigger haha no pun intended I’ll use your link for sure.
@RichBaum
@RichBaum 4 жыл бұрын
That's great.. I know you will like it. I hope you will use my affiliate code adorama.evyy.net/c/345415/51926/1036
@steverice306
@steverice306 4 жыл бұрын
It would be great if you showed some stills as you explain the light.
@RichBaum
@RichBaum 4 жыл бұрын
An image isn’t going to shot the attributes of a light.
@steverice306
@steverice306 4 жыл бұрын
@@RichBaum Really?
@RichBaum
@RichBaum 4 жыл бұрын
Steve Rice I firmly believe showing examples of lights will not be pertinent to the video.
@andersistbesser
@andersistbesser 4 жыл бұрын
Hm.. you could get 2 ad200 for one 300 but the 300 is not twice as strong.. two ad200 seem to be the better deal to me
@RichBaum
@RichBaum 4 жыл бұрын
castiel vargas trust me it’s not about $$ or what’s a better deal. The 2 are not apples to apples. The 300 it just in another class. It’s like a $200 Manfrotto geared head vs a $1000 Arca Swiss Geared head.
@RichBaum
@RichBaum 4 жыл бұрын
castiel vargas it’s not always about what’s a “Better Deal”
@andersistbesser
@andersistbesser 4 жыл бұрын
Rich Baum i guess you know it better than me😉 thank you for your response.
@xrichxlen
@xrichxlen 4 жыл бұрын
What makes the XPLOR 300 worth buying when two eVOLV 200 strobe lights can be purchased for almost the same** cost? a) 200 + 200 = 400 > 300 (is that math application not appropriate here?) b) two positionable light-sources instead of one (but also the inconvenience of more equipment) If a person is acquiring his/her first strobe lights for this kind of photography, getting two of the eVOLV 200 seems to be the better choice... What am I missing? **If I remember correctly, prices were (when I was shopping last month and briefly considering both lights): eVOLV 200 basic kit = $239 XPLOR 300 basic kit = $499
@RichBaum
@RichBaum 4 жыл бұрын
xrichxlen it’s not all about price. The 300 is far better build, I like it far more ergonomically, 300 is far better power for real Estste photography so size and weight vs power this is hands down the best power / size for what we do. So just because it’s less $$ s not I’m the equation.
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