Godox R200 Ring Flash for AD200 Strobe

[@tugwilson]

Just taken delivery of one. It comes as standard with a pouch for the AD200 so you don't have to buy a 3rd party one,

[@robhallphoto]

Oh that’s great to hear! Pinning so others can hopefully see

[@peterlund4501]

This ringlight is not only versatile, lite and has a nice ecosystem. It’s also the most adorable ringlight out there and I have been waiting years for this to come. Thanxs Rob and thanxs Godox

[@Chris-ey7zy]

Just bought this. Did not Hesitate. Great price

[@heathermtaylor7683]

I would never have thought to use my moneymaker like that! Brilliant. Thank you, Rob.

[@robhallphoto]

I was racking my brain thinking how I was going to mount this while in the water, I was looking for something to attach a caribiner on my belt loop, thought "oh, i'll use my moneymaker 1/4 20", then I put that on my belt and went, wait...DUH, moneymaker.

[@PaulSaxbyPhotography]

Great info Rob, Thanks. I ordered mine last week and looking forward to using it, it’ll be invaluable at the events I shoot.

[@bebespurs]

Thank you for the video. I think this flash much better and cheaper also for us. Really like it.

[@ZarliWin]

Great review and sounds like an interesting product. I can see that being useful outdoors to give a bit of fill in bright sunlight or in the studio with a large reflective umbrella. You could basically use it as a cheap focusable reflector. Sure, it won't be a parabolic, but it might be nice when you want the umbrella to be just a bit more punchy

[@HAHHAHAAHAHHAHAHAHAHAHA]

This is 🔥🔥🔥🔥 I really wanted something more portable for my AD200 Pro especially when I'm shooting in waterfall environments

[@carlossouthward8578]

After seeing this I just ordered me one. Looks like this will help me be quicker and it will save time.

[@andrefelixstudio2833]

Great video very informative nicely done! As a freshman dorm for up and using a ring light for some period of time it also is my go to light when I’m shooting playboy playmates!

[@andrefelixstudio2833]

I’m a top LA photographer and I’ve been using a ring light for years it’s a great tool for a fashion it’s also has some other interesting usages nice video I recommend a ring flash for everybody!

[@cadmus777]

I felt attacked Rob - who doesn't still wear cargo shorts? ;-) I think this is a fantastic addition to the Godox lineup, and is something I will seriously think about getting. I've used the EC200 extension head for macro, and I think this ring flash could be even better. Thanks!

[@robhallphoto]

😂😂. Don’t worry, I have 2 pairs myself and wear them when XTREME UTILITY is necessary. Plus they look great with my New Balances.

[@BrianHalePhoto]

Not sure what else they could do but I hope they come out with more things that use the AD200s in this way.

[@dpfreedman]

Another excellent review, Rob. Thank you. I modified an old Jinbei ring flash head to work with my Godox AD400. It's perfect in umbrellas and when reverse mounted in adjustable parabolics. Niche to be sure but it would be great if Godox offered a ring for the AD400/AD600 family.

[@robhallphoto]

“Reverse mounted in adjustable Parabolics” : parabolic umbrellas? Or is there a mechanism out there for putting into a parabolic reflector?

[@dpfreedman]

@@robhallphoto Sorry. I should have been more explicit. I mount the ring flash on the end of the focusing rod of my Glow Profond 47" deep parabolic softbox. With the new Godox ring, replace the umbrella mount with a bar with a baby receptor and, voila!

[@robhallphoto]

@@dpfreedman that's what I was envisioning. You got a link to bar and baby pin grip or did you DIY it?

[@dpfreedman]

@@robhallphoto Very much a DIY. A strip of aluminum with three holes drilled in it (or a pre-fab "dual flash bracket" from e**y) plus a baby receptor from Adorama (and one 1/4-20 nut). I cobbled together some alternate solutions but this is the simplest.

[@AbSesayPhoto]

Great Review! Im definitely excited about this ring flash. I think this is a great idea. Again Great Video! Good stuff on this channel.

[@robhallphoto]

Thank you Ab!

[@hackerockmedia]

Great review, but I'm missing some shots/examples... Do you plan to do another with the R200 shooting "on location"? I would appreciate it 😁

[@anarchisttutor7423]

I have an Orbis and while I like it, it's inconvenient to use. I think something like this would be fantasic.

[@PhotographyChick17]

Awesome! Thanks for the video!

[@robhallphoto]

You're welcome!

[@sveinskogen1789]

Ringlight - the AD200 way. What made the AD200 so popular, was that it wasn't "only" a flash, it was a complete ecosystem, making it EXTREMELY versatile (and with the AD-B2 powerful). With the Round head, they introduced another ecosystem (continued by the V1 and AD100) of magnet attached modifiers. Now we get a ring flash head built on the same philosphy of creating a complete ecosystem of options. In my use of camera gear, where I may do macro level product photography one day, and beauty the next, and then kids portrait the third day, etc, having one complete ecosystem of tools makes it possible for me to function at all. Add to this that the entire AD200 ecosystem interfaces flawlessly with the entire range of the modern "System X" 2.4GHz flashes, from the 12ws MF-12 up to the 1200ws AD1200, all on one standard, and even with multiple choices of controller (X1, X2, XPro, and most of the speedlights), and it truly is a cross-system (Nikon, Canon, Sony, etc) system, and I think we have a winner. I have asked my local photo gear pusher to order up the complete kit for me (the Bag, Ring flash itself, beauty dish, grids for both flash and dish, gels, and an extra AD200pro just for this, because I have no problem seeing this as a PERFECT tool when doing focus shift stacks in macro work (because - recycle time. The MF-12 doesn't do

[@1vegasdood]

I just ordered this from Adorama....you don't talk about the reflector that comes with the location kit. I think this setup will be much better for my model photography on my jetski at remote areas.

[@markusjager6011]

And thank you for your review. Perfect for me as a professional!

[@scottedwards5191]

Nice review as always, Rob! Would like to see you do a shoot with it... I'll check Sharpen now to see if that has happened. I'm shooting a wedding tomorrow and it seems this would have been terrific for the post-ceremony dinner and party.

[@RomeoAlberti]

I have found a serious issue in your new product about Godox R200. I have Canon R6 + Godox AD200pro + Godox Xpro-C. There is no HSS high synchronization support on R200. I activated HSS high synchronization on my Godox Xpro-C, and icon is on. The shutter speed is only 1/200 supported. If I shoot at 1/320 or 1/1000 there will be only 5% of the picture will come out another part of picture goes dark. I have updated firmware of my Godox AD200pro to 1.5 but HSS haven`t work correctly also on R200. I suppose the problem is in firmware. Please FIX THE PROBLEM AS SOON AS IT POSSIBLE. PLEASE HELP US TO USE YOUR GOOD PRODUCT R200 WITH HSS MODE.

[@johnlynch5641]

Thank you very much!!

[@stkuj]

I'd love to see this used on a portrait shoot

[@TravisNutley]

I think it'd be the same as using an on-camera flash.

[@robhallphoto]

Similar, in that it lifts shadows, but where it benefits is a reduction in nose/chin shadows. I feel this is why it’s so synonymous with fashion work.

[@robhallphoto]

I’m working on it! I’ve already shot portraits with it (thumbnail of the Tamron 35-150 video it’s used as a fill flash). But I’m going to try and do some macro work with it, and cover all of its use cases.

[@Fatjstitiaruatclum]

Thanks for your video. My main concern is I have a vertical grip attached to the bottom of my camera. Will it fit the R200? Or do I have to remove it? Thanks!

[@Lucy-dk5cz]

Would love to see a comparison of the kit options and output compared to AD1200 ring head

[@markusjager6011]

Ok, looks very interesting. Especially the small weight makes it very handy. But I have to buy a AD 200 now - I felt so happy with my AD400 and the two 300s. And you are right, the 1200 solution is an expensive one and with the extra reflectors it has very similar lighting characteristics. But I‘m not sure if the power is enough. Especially for fashion shoots with short recycle times or the use in a white umbrella. In a parabolic umbrella (I have a very nice silver one from elinchrom) it would be maybe better….

[@_MJ07_]

Because its used with the AD200, im guessing this is still too powerful to be used at dimly lit events? I use a sigma 14-24 for club events, but hate the vignette caused by the camera mounted flash not having full coverage when im relatively close to subjects (even when bouncing sometimes as a lot of clubs have black ceilings and walls are blocked by people). I guess I could stop down, but I'd rather stay at 2.8 and a slow shutter speed to get some ambient light and background motion. Edit: spoke to soon, I hadnt got to your power output test yet. So my answer is yes, far too powerful. Thanks for this great video.

[@sveinskogen1789]

Would it still be to bright with the AD200pro at 1/256 power? Remember that his F11-sumthing was at 1/1. If my maths is right (and it sometimes isn't), and the 14-24 being an f/2.8 ... if the power is f/11 at a meter at 1/1, the 1/16 at same distance should yield ... f/2.8. But remember that this close the falloff is extreme. Anything beyond one and a quarter meter would be so many stops darker the flash is close to invisible.

[@_MJ07_]

@@sveinskogen1789 Ahh yes, you're correct. I heard 250th of a second, and in my head registered it as him saying the flash is at 1/256 power. I may have to do some tests. Amazon do sell it, so I could always test it at home first before making a decision. Thank you for this!

[@donnafortner7651]

I ordered this Ring flash with beauty dish, and the gels, but they didn't offer a plus 3 green, would a plus 2 work good enough? I mainly shoot outdoor beach shoots and was hoping this light would be a good portable setup for this type of shooting.

[@letsbefrank3]

Hi Rob, thanks so much for the videos over the years. They've been really helpful. I've just bought two AD200 Pros and had a quick question if you wouldn't mind? I was considering buying the standard reflector and gel kit for them as it's substantially cheaper than the round head. Will it give me a similar improvement in the smooth, round light pattern, albeit for a little more size and less access to the various accessories? Just trying to save a little case initially.

[@robhallphoto]

The standard reflector + diffusion will have a similar characteristic of light as that round head, after all the round head is a barebulb in a reflector, behind diffusion.

[@letsbefrank3]

@@robhallphoto Thanks Rob. I'll start with that and see how it goes

[@stevenjewell9754]

Another great review. Thanks Rob. Under the colour test you said a .3 plus green gel would balance to neutral. Do you think a LEE Filters - 246 1/4 Plus Green would work ok?

[@samrjuliea]

I still want to get an AD1200Pro and the R1200 ring flash. But this like you said is much more travel friendly. So I will probably be getting an AD200Pro and the R200 to go with it.

[@zakondimitri5589]

Hey Robert I've got an R200 related question: What exactly a Green gel (ex Lee filter) to correct it for neutral tone ?

[@zenphotocraftmedia8326]

This reminds me of the godox ar400

[@ezkelionph]

do you think this would work for events? was thinking of using this instead of a v1 or any kind of OCF bounced at the ceiling. usually that creates good lighting on the top part of the image, but the lower part is always in shadow. just a thought.

[@robhallphoto]

You shouldn't be experience the bottom part of your image in shadow from bouncing off the ceiling. Bouncing not only creates a large light source, but it also increases the distance the light travels, which reduces the speed at which light transitions from light to dark. Basically, you should be getting really even lighting across the entire frame. If you're getting too "toppy" of a light source (significant shadows under the brow, chin), it's possible you're bouncing your light above the subject and need to have it bounce more above you. Anyways, a ring light will give you a completely different look than ceiling bounced light. Instead of directional light with soft shadows, you will get no direction and almost no shadows. It also anchors your light source to your position which has some tradeoffs too.

[@johnlynch5641]

Rob thanks for the great info. I received my R200 from B & H today, and I really like it, except I can't get the modeling light to work.. The Indicator on the display comes on and goes off, but the modeling light on the R200 will not work. I have hooked up my AD200Pro to different lights and the modeling work works with the round head and other lights, but not the R200. Was wondering if I am not doing something, or got a bum unit??? Any help will be appreciated.

[@robhallphoto]

no bum unit, the ad200 & ad200 pro require a firmware update for the modeling lamp to work properly. Do that and you'll be all set!

[@johnlynch5641]

I upgraded the two flashes I have and they are working great. Love the modeling lights..

[@cessna6535]

Rob: Been following your channel for 4 years and have invested in a lot of Godox based on your reviews and info. I bought the R200. I have a AD200 and AD200PRO. Both need firmware updates to work with the R200. I followed your video about doing updates (the whole insane G1, G2 G3 etc) but both of the 200's show "USB not recognized". I have tried them both on my old laptop running Windows 10 with a USB A>A, two laptops running Win11 with USB A>A and C>A cables and on my Win11 desktop. All get the exact same error. On the 200PRO, the screen lights up in all cases, so something is getting to the unit. To make sure it wasn't the cable or some other thing, I updated all four of my triggers (XPRO and X2 Fuji and Canon) with no issues. I did try the R200 with the AS200 to see if it would work and it seems to be ok in manual, but TTL just blasts at 1/1 power (for all four triggers). I tried USB A>A on my wife's iMac and the AS200PRO didn't show up at all, although the screen did light up. I do have an extended warranty on the PRO so thought I would file a claim as Windows 10 (and 11) also pop up that "the device might not be working properly". Other than the R200, both AD200s work fine. Any thoughts? Thanks. And I love your content and have purchased not only Godox, but a bunch of Glow modifiers, so thanks for that info also.

[@VibePhoton]

I know you asked this question of Rob but I thought I’d chime in seeing as I had the same issue. I just took delivery yesterday. When trying to update my AD200 from my new Alienware laptop it gave me the same warning and the flash wouldn’t show up on the computer. Then I tried it with my HP desktop that is a couple of years old, but also running Windows 11 just like the Alienware, and it worked fine. Using the same cable even. So I don’t think the issue is with your flash. I’m guessing it is some sort of Windows driver or settings issue. Before doing the update my R200 behaved exactly as you described. Now it works perfectly.

[@cessna6535]

@@VibePhoton Thanks for the info. I pulled out my old desktop and ran it in safe mode and that still didn't work. Frustrated again, and knowing from your comment it could work, I checked on some Fuji Godox forums and found that I (like many others it turns out) was using the wrong USB port. There is a port next to the on off switch that I never noticed, the mini USB, and using the cable that fit there it worked first time. So thanks for getting me thinking about it again. My pro is under an extended Square Trade warranty through B&H so I sent it in for them to see what was wrong. But my older 200 is not under warranty, so I used the "correct" USB port and it worked first time. And as you said the R200 works perfectly. I don't have the PRO at home since it is at the repair facility, but looking at the manual, there appears only to be a USB C port (which I used and didn't work) not the mini USB near the on off switch like with the older model. Did you update the PRO or the older one? Did you use the mini USB port?

[@VibePhoton]

@@cessna6535 I have the original non pro AD200 so I used the port by the power switch. The USB on the other side is often the problem for many. Not even sure why it’s there to be honest. Glad you got it working.

[@cessna6535]

@@VibePhoton Thanks again, I appreciate the help. But all is well now for the AD200, hopefully the warranty will sort out the PRO

[@cessna6535]

@@VibePhoton Final update. The AD200 as noted is now working great with the R200. I heard back from Square Trade that they can't fix the PRO and so they will reimburse me for the original cost I paid to B&H. I'm not sure if they just do that because it's cheaper and/or easier than trying to repair something they don't see often, or if they truly can't fix it. Although the price has gone up some, I'll get a new unit which hopefully already has firmware up to date or will work for me to update it. One positive, they tell you not to return the battery, so I now have an extra battery for both my older AD200 and the new PRO I'm going to buy.

[@cronas2]

I have the AR400 ring flash,.. bought it before this was released.....should have waited, but hindsight is a good thing.. hmm

[@johnbragg127]

How easy to adjust the 24-70 lens when attached say 25 to 50mm

[@domenicoavizzano8841]

Hi! Can you use the HSS with it?! Thanks! D.

[@micronet67]

Finally they made this ring light!! Robert, do you think they can fix the color shift issue with a firmware update?

[@zootvmexico]

No example photos using this ring flash ??

[@ePoot]

Does high speed sync work with this head?

[@zenphotocraftmedia8326]

How big the umbrella can be used on it r200 . Because the bigger umbrella will flex the bar if it is too heavy

[@jonnyboy8000]

Are the led useful indoors

[@Justas49]

Awesome thumbnail

[@robhallphoto]

Thank you!

[@andersistbesser]

what is the best use case for a ringflash? its not really a portrait light

[@Miketz]

It is actually quite useful for portraits, as it is a larger source than the fresnel and it gives those donut catchlights that seem so popular as well as giving a light exactly on axis with the lens for that arty look. As he mentioned, it's good for use in an umbrella as it spreads the light more evenly. Although they were initially used for macro work, allowing you to bring the light to the subject without shading it with the camera as well as being able to close the aperture right up for maximum depth of field.

[@MitrichDX]

sony a7 IV +ad200 (not pro) +r200, how activate HSS? The camera has a mechanical shutter, on the screen there is an icon flash HSS, shutter speed changes to 1/8000, everything is as it should be. On the synchronizer godox T2X HSS is also on. But on the flash itself AD200 2-second pressing the right button at the bottom with the corresponding icon, nothing happens. on the display indicator does not appear HSS ... what to do?

[@RomeoAlberti]

Dear manufacture Godox! I have found a serious issue in your new product about Godox R200. I have Canon R6 + Godox AD200pro + Godox Xpro-C. There is no HSS high synchronization support on R200. I activated HSS high synchronization on my Godox Xpro-C, and icon is on. The shutter speed is only 1/200 supported. If I shoot at 1/320 or 1/1000 there will be only 5% of the picture will come out another part of picture goes dark. I have updated firmware of my Godox AD200pro to 1.5 but HSS haven`t work correctly also on R200. I suppose the problem is in firmware.

[@ericbordeaudhuy4260]

Hi Robert, I bought the R200 and tested it on my Canon R5 on a indoor shoot this weekend. Now I notice that there are many photos where the model has red or deep black eyes. i used iso 100, f/4 and 1/80 s for the ambient light mood. My AD200 Pro was set to M 1/128 +07. What can I do to avoid red eye in my photos?

[@robertlynch6748]

An on-axis main light is a great way to produce red eye. In my first shoot with the R200 every shot had it. However, the studio was dim so her pupils were large. Second shoot, I kept the R200 modeling light on full power. It reduced the problem, but did not eliminate it. The last time I kept the studio lights on and the R200 modeling light on high. That kept the ambient light level high enough that her pupils were small and there was no noticeable red eye.

[@dentontay]

Great video as usual and I have one on order. Any news on a US shipping date?

[@JohnCornicello]

Already shipping. I ordered mine last week and it was delivered today.

[@robhallphoto]

Yeah I think initial run is already out so they are just back ordered at the moment.

[@ihashup]

I preordered this the day it was announced, any idea when it will actually ship from Adorama?

[@JaysCashVault]

Super dope I want one

[@ashikask4890]

Supper 😃😃

[@abigailbatuhan6534]

is hss applicable to R200

[@markday2377]

Just received the r200 unit and updated the firmware of my ad200pro to 1.4 but i can't seem to enable hss when the r200 is attached. Anyone else experience this issue?

[@RomeoAlberti]

I have found a serious issue in your new product about Godox R200. I have Canon R6 + Godox AD200pro + Godox Xpro-C. There is no HSS high synchronization support on R200. I activated HSS high synchronization on my Godox Xpro-C, and icon is on. The shutter speed is only 1/200 supported. If I shoot at 1/320 or 1/1000 there will be only 5% of the picture will come out another part of picture goes dark. I have updated firmware of my Godox AD200pro to 1.5 but HSS haven`t work correctly also on R200. I suppose the problem is in firmware.

[@robbertdijkstra]

Be aware, the R200 also doesn't feature HSS.

[@Flamamacue]

What's the spread like? I've wanted an AD200 ring flash accessory for a few years now, I have a few techniques I use in architectural stuff that involve fill flash and the ring flash could be perfect for it but might be troublesome if the spread is pretty tight which it looks like it is

[@shaneagnew3733]

How do you get the output down on the r200? I need to shoot in high iso of 6400 but the shots are always over exposed, I don’t have the option of hss and I need a shallow dop for low light, I dial my power down on the xpro to -3 but it is still over exposed even in Manual flash of 1/256 The only control I have is to shoot in low iso, I updated the flash and trigger but still get over exposed pics compared to if I used the round head, I usually shoot at iso 4000 at 125th with f 2.8 and the pics come out great, diffusion might help to some degree but still think the flash is overpowered, don’t understand how my pics are over exposed at 1/256 power

[@robhallphoto]

Well, if you're using a flash in close proximity to a subject, there are simply camera settings that a flash, even at minimum power of 1/256, will produce overexposed results. You can get a sheet of ND8 gel and cut the ring flash shape to cover the flash and that will drop its brightness by 3 stops.

[@shaneagnew3733]

@@robhallphoto thanks for the reply, I spoke to the retailer about it and got a similar answer but don’t get why so powerful? I get that the bulb is bigger but is it not designed for macro and portraiture? If this is the case why with the controls is it op? I own a ad600 and it’s got to be more overpowering than the ring light yet I can get a better exposed shot upclose because the control over the power is much better without compromising the camera settings

[@shaneagnew3733]

@@robhallphoto also with the beauty dish kit and the 20 degree honeycomb grid, should this help diffuse the light? I thought grids focus the light instead of spreading it out

[@robhallphoto]

@@shaneagnew3733 The latter portion is definitely mistaken. If you used an AD600 at the same distance, same power, with a reflector, it would undoubtedly produce brighter results than you can get with the R200. It's in no way "OP", the settings you are using are just highly sensitive to light. ISO 6400 + f/2.8 with a direct flash up close is just a wild expectation. Macro users would likely be at ISO 100, F/8-F/16, which is 8-10 stops less light then where you are at.

[@tonyclarke5068]

Rob, good stuff as usual. I typically shoot weddings and events and was wondering your opinion to using this in general wedding/ event context. I can see advantages in the consistent portrait vs landscape camera orientation, as the flash is always in the same position. Also the light spread top to bottom and left to right. My concern is the Circular catchlights in the eyes. What are your thoughts. Thanks in advance.

[@Strravaganza]

You should be much more worried that people's faces will become flat and shiny. The ring flash is designed for technical work, not for photographing people.

[@robhallphoto]

I don’t think I’d use for weddings strictly because that’s a lot of hours with the extra weight on the front and it would make lens changes slower. Guess it depends on your tolerances for those things and how much you think it would improve your images over a speedlight on top.

[@Strravaganza]

@@robhallphoto This flash is always directed forward. Therefore, it gives a flat, featureless light. To be honest, I don't see how she can improve anything at all. Even if used for filling, it will still give shine to people's faces.

[@robhallphoto]

@@Strravaganza Flat featureless light is exactly what you want from a fill flash. It does not inherently create "shine" as a fill light.

[@tonyclarke5068]

@@robhallphoto Thanks. Great content as usual.

[@108u9]

Hey Rob how does this play with Takron 35-150? Especially when fully extended? Would you align it to the 35mm end and just let the 150 end stick out?

[@robhallphoto]

When I used that combo I went somewhere in the middle. That way it didn’t obstruct the flash much when zoomed in, but didn’t cause vignetting when wide.

[@Comalv]

excited about it but it seems incredibly unpleasant to carry around for location shooting

[@robhallphoto]

It's certainly more than say, a speedlight on top of your camera. But, it also creates images that an on-camera speedlight can't. I think it's better than both previous options, the AR400 (due to the large size of that system), and the R1200 (due the requirement of the AD1200 Pro).

[@zsombee11]

Hey Robert I've got an AD200 related question: Which combination gives out more light, the Barebulb Head + AD-S2 Standard reflector or just the Fresnel Speedlight Style Head? Thanks!

[@robhallphoto]

I’ve never done that specific test but if I had to guess, fresnel. The ad200 + fresnel is brighter than an ad600 pro + standard reflector at the same distance.

[@sveinskogen1789]

They actually give out the same amount of light, HOWEVER, the fresnel light concentrates the light into a tighter beam (Into a pattern similar to a 35mm lens on a full frame camera), whereas the barebulb is essentially omnidirecitonal. Even if you add a reflector, the reflector doesn't focus the light (that's what the fresnel lense does - it focuses and projects the light). Look at it this way: What outputs more light: Midday sun or midday sun through a magnifying glass? The magnifying glass didn't change the output of the sun (which is 150 million kilometers away...), but it did focus PART of that sunlight into a focused beam, The fresnel lens does the EXACT same thing.

[@mverick160]

I wish they'd have had it take 2 AD200pro's. I think for Macro work it will be great. For shooting a model in daylight you'll need the 1200.

[@robhallphoto]

I disagree. Maybe if HSS. But I did a swim shoot with it, not a cloud in the sky at 2pm. Shot full body at focal lengths of up to 110mm and still got plenty of fill light (was targeting -1 to -1.5 key light EV) Granted I have an A1 so I’m getting an extra 2/3 stop of ambient cut from a 1/400 sync speed.

[@ihashup]

Rob is right the 200w should be plenty of light, if you need more punch for HSS get the ring light reflector to avoid spilling light and increase power by a stop or so.

[@photo2000]

@@ihashup think the reflector designed for ringlight will lower output... it bounces light off 2 silver surfaces.

[@photo2000]

think it depends how much you want to lower ambient light by, and when and where you shoot. F11 and a bit at 42 inches, 100iso, is ok... would be nice for a bit more. but still, pretty nice bit of kit

[@robhallphoto]

@@photo2000 for sure. Proximity to subject will make the biggest impact. I'm guessing reflector will add a stop too. Also, for clarity's sake: light measurement was 48".

[@mwyka]

did you just rename your channel from roberthallphotography to sharpen?

[@robhallphoto]

couple months ago, yes

[@jrarsenault2413]

@@robhallphoto I've been following you for several years as seasoned professional photog. Highly informative, including magenta cast issue. You always produce a quality result I found consistently, immediately actionable (and you know what you're getting into to a certain degree). Looking forward to adding this to my R2 system. Which you helped me understand much quicker nuances of newly acquired gear. Kudos

[@onQQuincy]

Hopefully they make one for the 400pro

[@ihashup]

I think there is already a Godox 400w ring flash

[@onQQuincy]

@@ihashup You might be thinking of the Godox AR400

[@nakleh]

It's coming

[@robhallphoto]

Possible. They now have them for the 200, 1200, and P1200, so I wouldn’t be surprised to see them on the 400/600, especially since they already make extension heads featuring the port.

[@nakleh]

@@robhallphoto I asked about one for the 400 on Godox's Instagram page when this one was announced, and they replied that they are working on it!

[@fromfela]

this a so strange everyone reviews this ring light as a commercial. Can we see a real life shoot with this fail product

[@gwvaio]

Some picture examples would have been nice

[@robhallphoto]

I may do a dedicated video on uses of ring flash in the future when I have the opportunity to record me using it. But I feel it’s very much an “IYKYK” situation. People who are interested in getting one know the visual result, such that samples showing lifted shadows are unnecessary.

[@keithbarrett4630]

The 200 should be re-named "Versatility-200."

[@robhallphoto]

For real. I had a 90 section portion of this video that was basically an ode to the continued expansion of this light and how broad it's ecosystem is, but I cut it for brevity.

[@mediocreman6323]

Another one with a color tint 😕 So much for that.

[@JGZphotography]

A lot of verbage, but what happened to some sample photos using the R200 ring?

[@burrdaddy]

"If you happen to still wear cargo shorts!!!!"

[@edwardphilipmarianafzger9800]

So not for the Sigma 105 mm Bokehmaster so no go for me .

[@Samurai63864]

Please get to the point. No one cares about where you put the AD200. Obvious credibility destroying fluff. Not being mean. We both know that just by commenting I have done you a favor with the youtube algorithm. Just remove the BS and get to the point.