GODOX AD-B2 TWIN HEAD with TWO AD200's/eVOLV200's PHOTOSHOOT

So I got my hands on the Godox AD-B2 Twin Head Bracket, and had to buy a second Godox AD200. This video, I got the ladies favorite, Brandon Wickens, and I'll show you my results. It's a great alternative to the Godox AD600. Let me know what you think, and I hope yall enjoy the video.
Model: Brandon Wickens - / brandonwickens
Video: Walter Barrera
Music: Always by DJ Quads
Gear used:
Canon 5D Mark III - www.bhphotovid...
Sigma 85mm Art Lens - www.bhphotovid...
Godox AD-B2 - www.bhphotovid...
Godox AD200 aka Flashpoint eVOLV200 - www.bhphotovid...
Godox 31 inch Softbox - www.amazon.ca/...
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[@djtoman6875]

I have both the AD600 and the 2xAD200 combination, and if I could go back and decide again I'd just get two more AD200s with the twin head. Having the power of HSS and TTL with that much power is pretty incredible.

[@GaIvatr0n]

I'm a crossroads of making a purchase on either the AD600 or maybe 2 AD200's Why not the 600? it does TTL too. Its a hard choice as they are priced the same almost.. this video has been a great help!

[@HELIOSSTUDIO]

Does the ad600 has hss too?

[@milesian1]

​@@HELIOSSTUDIO Yes. All AD600 models have HSS, but not all have TTL.

[@snafu673]

Nice demo of the ad200 twin head bracket, and great shots. Nice work!

[@DerrelHoShingPhotography]

Thank you

[@GlennCarton]

You can just put the 2 flashes in the same group.

[@jobmukuria2544]

Shooting in the midday sun is something i always dont like, but dayum! this is great, you have made me realize how great this is

[@8888Riley]

Great video!!!! best I have seen so far on KZbin on these lights and the set up and demo

[@vonpotatostein]

Hey man! Thanks for the vid! I was checking the ADB2 and man it is worth getting, great photos!!!

[@CenturyEliteAirsoftTV]

Literally just bought this setup cuz of this video. Thanks!

[@DerrelHoShingPhotography]

BOOM!!!!! THAT'S WSUP!!!!! So awesome to hear

[@iconoclasticmeg5372]

And I, being in the fence... will be doing the same.

[@iconoclasticmeg5372]

On*

[@Smoothblue90]

NIce. Came here from the Godox facebook group. Amazing how nice these are out in that much sun. I need to watch more "photoshoot" style videos like this. Very inspiring. Thank you. All your stuff is a step up from me but I still have all the same stuff. Camera. Lens. Trigger. Flash. Stand. I just need to get out there. I feel like my style would have the model in the shade, but the background blurry in the sun, then use the flash to bring the skin up to the background. But you have put him more "in" the environment, and I like it.

[@DerrelHoShingPhotography]

thanks Tim. Appreciate the love. And the best thing u can do is get out there and shoot

[@jazziphoto4138]

Dude, people pay good money for the dust/fog effect! Thanks for the video, I just got this set up and looking forward to going out with it!

[@PaparazziEntertainment]

Having 2 AD200 is better than having one AD400 or AD600 because you can use them separately while indoors doing a Wedding etc... we do mostly Weddings & Sweet 16s I just bought the AD-B2 with two extra bulbs and don't even have to bother with switching them out and I got a cover to protect them so far so good... great video..

[@TheMichaelLark]

Mind sharting what cover you got for them?

[@PaparazziEntertainment]

@@TheMichaelLark Sure just watch this video because that's how I got the Idea LOL.... kzbin.info/www/bejne/pGGZpYCqZ8d2apI

[@AaronAlthaus]

This is a great video showcasing a product I am really interested in. I love how you made sure to include the stand's positions in each frame. So many product videos seem to ignore the stand's location when it is so clearly key to how powerful the flash actually is.

[@DerrelHoShingPhotography]

Aaron Althaus thanks man. Yeah the distance from the flash to subject is soooooo key. Glad you liked

[@davidenglund]

Nice! Thanks. Just got the AD-B2 and looking forward to trying it out. :-)

[@one4allall4one91]

Congrats. This is the best video showing this setup. The godox is amazing. I look forward to getting it some time.

[@DerrelHoShingPhotography]

Thanks man

[@kurtisprincephotography7128]

Good Job as always Derrel I have almost every one of your kits here in Australia keep the videos coming bro.

[@DerrelHoShingPhotography]

ha nice.

[@SimonAndersonphotography]

The shot of the model on the bench with the glasses on was super cool, great video

[@DerrelHoShingPhotography]

thanks my man

[@michaeljemery]

Some great results, but I can’t help thinking that 1 x AD600 Pro might be less hassle (and about the same cost) as 2 x AD200 + dual mount + reflector. It also comes with 200 Watts more power. Still can’t make up my mind, but thanks for the insight. Very helpful.

[@theflyest203]

less hassle will be two 200's you most likely wont need the power of the 600 in 80% of shooting situations (most don't shoot in really harsh lighting most of the time) where having 2 ad200's you could just use one for most cases as your run and gun light. its so light and easy to work with and when you need the power in rare cases just hook the other one up..

[@anywherelife585]

But the AD600 is much more UNcomfortalbe in portability. With the ad200 you are much more portable. The much smaller and more versaitle (usw a sinlge one, usw both etc).

[@michaeljemery]

Not sure how you are measuring “comfort” for a monolight setup. The dual AD200 solution is definitely more versatile, in that the AD600 can’t split into two, but then, on a really bright day or with a wider composition, you might need that extra 200W. I’m not arguing against dual AD200s, I think they’re great, and the only option (practically speaking) if you are working out of a backpack. But if you hand carry gear boxes onto location, I think the AD600 might win on ease of transport/setup. The AD400 is an interesting case; it’s *probably* not backpack portable, it can’t split into two, AND you lose your 200W advantage. I’m looking forward to the first decent reviews.

[@GaIvatr0n]

@@michaeljemery I'm in the same boat trying to decide!!! What did you choose? I'm thinking one AD600 = One battery and one bulb to replace when the time comes. It's so hard to decide as the 200's look really attractive for what they do!

[@michaeljemery]

@Galvatron I went with a kit of AD600 plus 2 speed lights (Godox V860ii). I choose Godox Speed lights because they work with the remote that comes with the AD600, and they are extremely well featured for not much money. I am satisfied I made the right choice, because my speed lights are good enough 70% of the time, otherwise I really did need the max power of the AD600 to fill the remaining gaps. The more I get into flash photography, the more I appreciate the "grab and shoot" ease of a single powerful strobe. This is where the AD200s lose their lightweight advantage. I also liked the idea of the AD400 and wondered if it would be powerful enough for all situations, and I concluded that while it would be fine for 90% of what I do, the minimal extra size of the AD600 was worth going all the way. Unless you are trying to fit everything into one big, heavy, ugly, and unwieldy camera bag, then get the AD600. So, I have a very powerful strobe, less set-up hassle, and a 3 light setup (which is a really handy). The only thing you might consider changing is getting the TT680 speed lights instead, they are exactly the same as the V860ii, except they use AA batteries instead of Li-Ion. This makes them DIRT CHEAP, but more importantly, getting caught with flat li-ion batteries can really screw up a paid shoot, whereas AA batteries are available anywhere (get rechargeables).

[@toosas]

awesome results man, just ordered my 1st ad200 - do you think it stands a chance to fill in shadows in broad sunlight without having to be in the model's face? Thanks for the video, I wish you explained the settings in cam and on flash

[@dalex60]

Great shoot, thanks for sharing equipment and settings!!!

[@reyromo5052]

Derrel, is there any way you can provide a link to the light stand you used? Loved the video!

[@brandoncarter6162]

I'd love to know too. Yo, Derrel! What stand are you using?

[@chazwheeler4830]

Welcome Back Bro! keep on Rocking ! the shot! "Six"

[@DerrelHoShingPhotography]

hahaha everyone acting like i was gone for so long lol

[@chazwheeler4830]

It's all good Bro! We are sharing the Love... "Six"

[@eustacevictor2177]

My brother big up yourself . Caribbean representing st Lucia. Keep up the greatness

[@KevinDeal]

Your videos are great and I like your work. Keep it up!

[@DerrelHoShingPhotography]

Thanks Kevin

[@finallyanime]

Hey man! Fellow Toronto shooter (lowlightdistrict). Brandon is such a frickin cool guy. Maybe I might be wrong but isn't it bad form to handle flash heads bare handed...? You transfer oils onto it & potentially ruin your heads. Aside from heat isn't that why some places include gloves w/kits? I'm new to flash photography, trying to get away from being at the mercy of natural light timing & only shooting angles because of strong backlighting Thanks for the vid man & you made some great photos!

[@woodworkingphoto8083]

The bulbs aren’t bare, they’re housed within a glass surround.

[@lynnsexpressions9165]

Yooo.... welcome back to the tube. Salute great vid bro

[@DerrelHoShingPhotography]

thank you sir

[@busternineshoes]

Was that Brandon's first watch? He seemed preoccupied by it...

[@LanceScott]

Dang, take your time on your edits. Shoot, great to see you back at it. Request, some athlete action shots with HSS.

[@DerrelHoShingPhotography]

thanks. athlete shots coming soon

[@Bronxxxnyc]

Hi Derrell, just curious but, why not invest in some ND filters inside of shooting at 1/8000 and shooting both AD200s at full power. I also use the AD200s and about to pick up the B2 to "stack" them, but for some reason everyone seems to be very excited about shooting at 1/8000. For me (a personal thing), I see no need to shoot at that high of a shutter speed of a stationary object. I have ND filters for all of my lenses and like to keep my shutter speed about 125 - 2000 if possible to preserve flash speed and power. The only down side to ND filters is sometimes, depending on the quality of the glass, is you get a minor color cast; which is a pretty easy fix in PS or LR.

[@angus68655]

I'm curious Bobby as to why you think adding another peice of glass by way of an ND filter is somehow more convenient than increasing the shutter speed. Unless the max shutter speed and shooting at the widest possible aperture was still overexposing your shot I'm not seeign the point you're trying to make. You've highlighted a potential downside to using an ND filter however I'm not seeing a downside at shooting at fast shutter speeds unless you were looking for some kind of motion blur effect or similar from wind, etc. which you're unlikely to get at the shutter speed range you're suggesting anyway.

[@iconoclasticmeg5372]

James Duarte what about image quality when adding extra glass. I’ve the Zeiss 135f2apo... kinda seems like a son to put anything in front of that.

[@iconoclasticmeg5372]

Sin*

[@beltxabeltxa]

He loves his watch, lol, nice shooting tho

[@DerrelHoShingPhotography]

Clearly haha

[@c0d3ckL]

@@DerrelHoShingPhotography I was thinking the same thing lmao

[@DerrelHoShingPhotography]

Haha

[@LikeAGentlemanPlease]

I like this video. But the dust should’ve been shot at 5.6 because at 1.2 I couldn’t even tell dust was in the photo. And what’s the point being in nice locations when you can’t see them in the background?

[@sgeorge1642]

Great photography, thanks very much for sharing.

[@Musiqfan23]

Dope shoot..dope the composition!

[@vitaleonis1196]

Nice video man. I like your attitude. Great soundtrack.

[@totochandelier]

great pictures !

[@vanwheelsontour]

Great job! I´ve got one AD200 since X mas and it´s amazing. Light, small and with HSS great! I don´t need an expensive Profoto

[@DerrelHoShingPhotography]

i agree. Love the Godox brand

[@d-mack8110]

Welcome Back! Welcome Back! Welcome Backkkkkk!

[@DerrelHoShingPhotography]

i told you i'd be back haha. what up man?

[@d-mack8110]

Not much just getting ready for WPPI. Can't wait to meet everyone.

[@DerrelHoShingPhotography]

yes sir, just bought my pass yesterday. Need to cop a flight now

[@d-mack8110]

Have you seen the AD600 Pro and what are your thoughts?

[@davidmeyers8785]

Awsome video! I love the idea but I am wondering if the double bulbs might cause hot spots or "weird" light diffusion? Newbie here looking for my first lights. I was looking at the AD600 but this seems better.

[@Photomeike]

Nice video man! See you next month. lol

[@DerrelHoShingPhotography]

yes sir. Can't wait

[@deenugent473]

Are you making fun of me man? Signed Mike Tyson 😁 Your photos look really nice!

[@MauroNeryF11]

Great work man, i follow your job from Brazil!! "Vai firme garoto, Sucesso!!"

[@beatBoxbam]

hei derrel, I like the way u present the info... keep the good work

[@DerrelHoShingPhotography]

Thank you

[@wamui2007]

Great photos

[@DerrelHoShingPhotography]

Thanks

[@ardis7748]

Awesome video. Keep up the great work.

[@DerrelHoShingPhotography]

thank you sir

[@GaIvatr0n]

Subscribed... love from London bro, brilliant content.

[@cherrysandoval12]

I love your reviews , nice work !!!

[@videogamesare1]

They look great

[@DerrelHoShingPhotography]

Thank you

[@anywherelife585]

Nice Video, Men. I looking forward to get an AD200 Single Version for once and hopefully thats a good start also it has half the power from the Twin Version you use. Another Thing is, i use the spider holster v2 for carrying my Cam on the wrist. If i am not wrong i see you use it too in the Video?! Than you should add it to your "use in this Video Gear List" ;) Best regards from germany to ya. Teddy

[@clarencenewby716]

So two ad200's are plenty of power in the direct sunlight? Do you think it would work in a 48" octabox?

[@tarunsharma5254]

good video man

[@zrowedaartistviews2278]

nice video as always

[@DerrelHoShingPhotography]

Thank you

[@bigxheadx84]

Great video and photos! Nice work! But gotta get pair a better watch with the outfit then a cheap Chinese made DW. At least get a nice Seiko or Tissot watch for the same price or cheaper. Oh yeah and you made me cringe when you bare handed the bulb.

[@BrianMackey2010]

the bulb is covered you can touch them all day long

[@user-hk1vu4yz3w]

Derrel...I'm curious you didn't mention the stand you were using on this shoot ? I'm thinking of going with the (2) AD200 setup w bracket after checking out your vid ...it's either the 2 AD200 or 1 AD 600 :) I like that the lighter weight easier to travel with of the evolvs ..

[@TRvisuals]

Sick video bro I'm getting this system !

[@jamesdeak630]

Great content, been waiting for a new video

[@DerrelHoShingPhotography]

thanks man. i'm back lol

[@williamwarren6734]

Question. Is there a reason why you put them in different groups? Why not put them both in group a? I’m asking because I just got an adb2 and want to make sure I’m doing it right. Thanks for the video

[@mike_spotter_cr]

Nice explanation and shots brother! Subscribing!

[@DerrelHoShingPhotography]

AWESOME, thanks

[@noahdyedotcom]

You kinda look like Mike Tyson too. Love it.

[@LoboOutdoor]

Lol that mike tyson though. Nice video

[@DerrelHoShingPhotography]

hahahahah thanks

[@iconoclasticmeg5372]

So... new to flash. What was the reason you were not using the soft box? Great vid, finally someone who knows how to pick and use music as well.

[@bikefreakstl]

With the soft box being double diffused, you will lose some light output and being that he was shooting in broad daylight he needed all the power he could get

[@Isaacimage]

Great Video as usual !!!

[@DerrelHoShingPhotography]

thanks bro

[@marckydasaint8730]

Awesome shoot, Bro, and that was a pretty good Tyson impression. Is there a reason you didn't assign both flashes to the same channel?

[@DerrelHoShingPhotography]

Marcky Da Saint yeah I realized I could have done that after. Lol

[@SamiAbuauad]

Awesome video!

[@cliftonleephotography3816]

How did you get both flashes to work?? Only one of mine works. The other won't connect.

[@hasoontech8682]

great video bro thanks

[@GilbertTV]

cool shots ....Im thinking of ordering one of these but I have 1x ad200 7 & 1x ad200 Pro ... do you think they will work ?

[@rotanapisey4953]

wow, i really like your taking photo

[@DerrelHoShingPhotography]

Thanks

[@mikebrown3533]

Awesome matey

[@stevemaloney7305]

Nice job. Cleared up some misconceptions I had about the AD200. Looks like that unit will play well with my AD600.

[@JeffDietzphoto]

why wouldn't you just put both of them on group A

[@DerrelHoShingPhotography]

Jeff Dietz ya yeah I realized that after lol

[@bj1676]

Cause of dumbness

[@DerrelHoShingPhotography]

BJ ok there buddy

[@TheKaila29]

Jeff Dietz ii

[@thomasforselius3961]

Putting them on different groups gives you the ability to even more fine tune the flash output from them, since you can run one on full power and the other you can turn down in increments. For example instead of both on 80%, you can have one on 100% and the other on 80%, which gives you a median of 90% output. In essence, less total W's adjustment for every step down or up

[@NateJavier]

Nice video . Btw what camera did you use for your BTS shots?

[@mrclean28h]

Excellent thank you as I research what strobe to get

[@stephenpolwart2094]

Nice vid... how many full power pops can you get in HSS?

[@jlsc4125]

Just one question. I use the ad-b2 and love it. Why did you put each on a seperate chanel ?

[@Adityavarmaphotography]

Will 2 ad200 pro equal to ad400 pro in outdoor situations?

[@tutuosei3405]

i love your work. you keep inspiring me. Am to call you Master!

[@veganchasers2213]

Would a beauty dish be as bright compared to the first modifier you used,?

[@charlesfurer]

Thanks, great video and great energy. Always best when people are having fun. Love that sweatshirt you're wearing. Who makes it?

[@DerrelHoShingPhotography]

Charles Furer ha thanks man. And it’s just an H&M sweater. Nothing special lol

[@charlesfurer]

Derrel Ho-Shing Photography H&M?! Makes it all the better, and proves fitness and attitude most important elements of style.

[@jamesjackson4264]

So how do you like it over the ad600? I purchased the neewer. It’s the best kept secret cause it’s the same flash by with a cheaper name.

[@jbclarricoats5941]

Earned a SUB bro!

[@HighSpeedMagazine]

Very fun to watch. Curious why you didn't place your flash on the same side as the sun.

[@DerrelHoShingPhotography]

Thanks. I explain why I an earlier video. I like the flash on the opposite side so that the sun acts as a rim light

[@dalex60]

Curious why the flash units needed to be set to different groups of you’re using them together at same power levels?

[@Rizaldjohan]

Great video bro. Excuse me for asking this silly question, how do we set the correct speed setting in our camera while using hss? How do we do the exact calculation? I knwo that we havw to underexpose it but by how many stops for example if the flash is at full power?

[@ferdamusonthebeatz7891]

Awesome video ! Good work ! New sub

[@DerrelHoShingPhotography]

Thank you man

[@PGproductsNetwork]

good afternoon. me here is such question. what if instead of using the pulse light ad200 with a camera flash and softbox godox 560 for example. are there strong differences between the ad200 and godox 560?

[@c0d3ckL]

nice work bro,

[@DerrelHoShingPhotography]

Thanks homie

[@roobie225]

Amazing video,how have you learn to work with all this stuff..lights,triggers ,settings👌👌👌📷

[@UGotTheFunk]

Hey thanks for the video! Everything came out great. I know this was awhile ago, but do still recommend using two, or would rather use 1 ad400?

[@Perro_salvaje_]

I got two ad200s ...it works better for me because when it comes to studio work I can separate both lights ....

[@thelongarmmarine]

Curious…what brand is the lightstand you are using…thanks

[@gosman949]

You never mentioned you were on HSS but it would have been nice for the un-initiated!

[@DerrelHoShingPhotography]

Yes i was on HSS. Sorry, I sometimes assume ppl know because I’m always on HSS

[@peterbetts9347]

Brilliant

[@DerrelHoShingPhotography]

Thanks bro

[@jkspinalchoice]

NICE JOB!!! THANKS!

[@DerrelHoShingPhotography]

ThNk you

[@mattbaker3796]

Great video as usual.... what’s the soft box model number please?

[@derickshalo384]

Hey Bro, high speed sync on this one? Name of song please?

[@DerrelHoShingPhotography]

Derick Shalo Yes HSS and the song title is in the caption. Thanks

[@filmdreamstudio3900]

Hi , when you use both I twin head then working TTL ? Nice turtorial THX Think to bay one more 200 ttl ( Im not sure will be enough power in sunny day ) or 600 ttl . What to do ?

[@clintongreen9604]

Thanks for the video. Question? What's the name of song in the video?

[@marclabro]

hi Derel, I don't understand why two ad200 pro are better than one ad400pro with a 65 or 85cm softbox. can you plese explain ? is magbox 24" really so genius with its magnet focus diffuser (580 euros/kit) and two ad200pro (2x380 euros) instead of standard ad400pro... (650 euros) ?

[@DerrelHoShingPhotography]

I made this video before the ad400. The benefit is you can have two lights or combine to make one light that’s twice as powerful. With the ad400, you only have ONE light

[@marclabro]

thanks ! any difference on recycling time (and t01,t0.5 i read sometimes) between two ad200pro and one ad400pro ?) What do you think about magbox 24" with one or two ad200pro, maggels, focus diffuser,... quite expensive with respect to ad-b2 adapter but there are so many advertisements and marketing on it.

[@say-dq1th]

Although it's cool, the only way I can justify a second unit and the twin head is for recycle time but even that is meh. Instead of 1/8000 both at full power, 1 at full power and 1/4000 should do the same I would think. Thanks for the demo though!! I will not let my G.A.S. get the best of me just yet! :-)

[@DerrelHoShingPhotography]

Are you saying decreasing the flash power by only using one flash and slowing the shutter by one stop will give you the same look?

[@jessiewald1]

Interested on what your deciding factor is for using a beauty dish vs a softbox. Thanks!

[@DerrelHoShingPhotography]

Beauty dish is more intense, not as soft as a softbox.

[@rectaltear]

What kind of light stand are you using?

[@anthonymoreno894]

Hi there! I know this comment comes pretty late to the post date, but I have a question: At 1/8000th of a second, you are probably deep into High Speed Sync territory correct? If so, are you really getting the full output power? My understanding with HSS is that you’re going to be loosing flash output power as the flash bulb is fired differently for even illumination across the exposure.

[@DerrelHoShingPhotography]

You are correct

[@anthonymoreno894]

I was trying to see online and on youtube how much of a power drop HSS brings. I only found one video for a different light and they said about 1/2 a stop... which seems pretty tiny to me. I only have speedlites, so I take a lot of effort to stay at or below my sync speed, believing without data that I need all the power my small flash can give me. Any comment on how much flash energy output you think you loose moving into HSS territory? In your opinion should I continue using an ND filter in order to have both slow sync speed shutter speeds and more open apertures?

[@DerrelHoShingPhotography]

@@anthonymoreno894 I'm not sure how much power, you can use a light meter to check. ND filter will give you more power and you won't need to be at full power, but you're limited on what lenses you can use. that's why HSS is good

[@anthonymoreno894]

Derrel Ho-Shing Photography thank you so much for taking the time to reply back. 🙏🏻

[@veganchasers2213]

When do know when to use the soft box or not.