Hey Marcus, thanks for your brilliant videos. After watching this one, I ordered the Godox RT-19 7" reflector for $19 from B&H. When testing on the ADP100Pro I was blown away to see it increases by 2 full stops. Tested on my ADP400Pro and it was only just over a stop extra. I never would have thought of this so cheers again!
@Walter_KircherАй бұрын
Got now the AD-R11 7" reflector with Godox mount and added the diffusor from the AD600... compared with the AD-R14... a bit more focused... and lighting almost without diffusor near the AD-R14 with... so a double-win... more and better light... I assume similar to your custom made reflector. 🤞 Thank you Markus for your ongoing tips and inspiration. 🙏
@nilofido4112 жыл бұрын
👍👍👍 ... love the T-shirt by the way, Kodachrome 25 was my favourite, then when it got discontinued was using the 64... Funny story I know that I was one of the last customers having a Kodachrome developed, if not the very last one. Long story short, found an exposed film in the loft, years after Kodachrome was completely discontinued, 2009 if I well remember, maybe 2010? I got in contact with Kodak and told me that there was only one lab left still processing it and that it would have shut down in a few weeks, so under their instructions I was asked to post the film from London to Switzerland and then they would have sent it to the US.... 2-3 weeks later I got the transparencies back. What a great film, perfectly developed after 6-7 years in the loft, and top notch service from Kodak, except for the initial postage to Switzerland I didn’t have to pay any extra charges, they fulfilled the original processing that was included with the purchase of the film, that’s customer service!
@johng58192 жыл бұрын
Love your approach to things. Kudos for thinking "outside" the box....or rather outside the can.
@typicalthrill2 жыл бұрын
The execution of your idea was spot on. It's not simply rigged so it works, but it was done well so it will work for a very long time. Nice!
@johnsaucerhunter2 жыл бұрын
Really enjoyed your DIY improvement for the reflector. Looking forward to more tips Mr. Markus.
@nfmosphotos4624 Жыл бұрын
Love your vids! Lighting also is more of an obsession to me than the actual cameras, and you seem to be one of the only youtubers that has no vested interest with your reviews and recommendations and that is so helpful. A lot of the others even if they dont like something, will only be vaguely negative because im sure they are worried about losing revenue. I also love traveling to shoot and am so obsessed with trying to find the most efficient and portable kit to travel with so i really love your emphasis on that. Keep up the great work!
@serenityx8927 Жыл бұрын
🇹🇹🇩🇰 I knows nothing about Camera, Lightning technology🙃🤩 🤩🙃Markus, I just love watching you play with your toys, and I listen for the fun of it. Bless you Markus🧡💙💜🙏
@john2000l2 жыл бұрын
Another great way to get the light you need with ingenuity and out of the box thinking !
@snowwalker99992 жыл бұрын
Those who have not subscribed to your channel yet, they don't know what they are missing.
@aristothethrone90322 жыл бұрын
Thanks for showing us how you modded the light.
@sbcinema2 жыл бұрын
I was expecting you to 3D print it or something fancy, so the sawing part did put a big smile on my face 😁👍
@njrivetelite2 жыл бұрын
I love lenses, cameras, lighting, audio, everything
@TerryWindell2 жыл бұрын
Nicely done - I think you may even have earned your "Grip-trician" card on that one! Also wondering how many of us are left who know the significance of the you're shirt...❤😎❤
@Jestunes2 жыл бұрын
For a guy who can really afford to pay for someone else to do the modification I applaud you for taking the initiative to just make it out of 2 other reflectors. You would do fine shipwrecked on an island with just a Sony camera. lol
@iKeto_gal2 жыл бұрын
What timing! I just got my AD300 delivered 1 hour ago 😎
@Capius12722 жыл бұрын
Looking forward to the lighting series. The one area that frustrating and I need to slow down and learn. Plus I like how your lighting looks.
@stkuj2 жыл бұрын
I received a 7" reflector with my 80 watt COB light. I bought a S-2 Bowens and it works great (except that you need the stupid bulky Bowens) - you just solved it for me (haha)
@supergeorge722 жыл бұрын
I love ur channel Markus. Very good info.
@steveschnetzler54712 жыл бұрын
For cutting soft/thin metals like this, I like drilling a hole and then using a hand nibbler. Takes a lot longer, but you get such a nice clean line.
@andysuzierawlins54622 жыл бұрын
I love your creative inventions, very cool
@seven3true2 жыл бұрын
I know nothing about lighting, so love learning about it from you
@dandanu25265 ай бұрын
The most ingenious man on the planet :)))
@CaptainMyCaptain332 жыл бұрын
BTW. You can buy fabric diffusers for any size cup, which fit on like a sock and they work really well. I use them pretty often. Cost like 2 bucks.
@MarkusPix2 жыл бұрын
True, but those cut down the light considerably more than this diffusion plastic
@alantuttphotography2 жыл бұрын
A few months ago, I bought a Godox ML60 LED light and the AD-R12 reflector, and then found that this reflector is just a larger version of the (much smaller) stock reflector that came with the ML60, which can be purchased separately. At Adorama, it's called the "Godox 60-Degree Reflector for ML60". I had also purchased a 15-degree reflector, but didn't like it because while the center WAS a lot brighter, the edge of the light went out everywhere.
@frankfarago28252 жыл бұрын
If you really need a narrow 15% spread, you need to go with a Fresnel lens unit.
@Finite-Tuning2 жыл бұрын
Yep, I just purchased a Godox soft box for my Neewer brand name studio light. My light came with a little baby cone, not even close to adequate. I've been using umbrellas for years with this thing until I finally purchased this Godox Octagon Softbox 37 inch attachment. Being internally reflective as it is, this is a much better way of doing things, especially with the included diffusers. Cheers man 🍻
@fletcherdavies87492 жыл бұрын
Hi Markus, you are not alone in hacking lighting mods for the AD300. I used a GODOX SA-GD Mount Speed Ring with a Godox Aluminum 120° 12.2" Wide Angle Reflector as I wanted a wide throw of light. The GODOX SA-GD Mount Speed Ring provides a great base to attach anything, I even used a PCB Long throw reflectors with Godox AD300 and the increase in light blew my mind. Looking forward to your other ideas and projects. Like the rivet idea, I have been using superglue.
@WaynJul2 жыл бұрын
Reminds me of Paul Simon's Kodachrome song. Some great light information. Just don't take my Kodachrome away!
@6gwilliams Жыл бұрын
Thanks Markus, just super
@albailey68752 жыл бұрын
Necessity is the mother of invention.
@messylaura2 жыл бұрын
looking forward to the new series
@DarkStoneCastle2 жыл бұрын
Bout time for another Godox video.
@CaptainMyCaptain332 жыл бұрын
Love your shirt today!
@fletcherdavies87492 жыл бұрын
Hi Markus, Have you used the C-FN function and turned on Stable Color Temperature Function? As for your favourate reflector, you can get a Godox AD-R11 which is the same but with the new Godox Mount, that you can use on the Godox AD300 pro directly without a hack.
@dagacola82462 жыл бұрын
Thanks for your videos .... always enjoy.
@arunsikkimphotography63212 жыл бұрын
I like it like in photography sir
@vetemix22 жыл бұрын
Love the ad300 and love you! Really appreciate this
@MartinV. Жыл бұрын
Great video!!!
@vickosis2 жыл бұрын
Love ❤ your hacks as always Markus and you got me thinking 🤔about something else I'd love to see on the AD300 / AD400 which is a compact (flush mounted) fresnel head i.e. equivalen of the AD200 fresnel head. This would allow me to use it with additional bowens mount modifiers e.g. my optical snoot. Any idea 💡 or thoughts 💭on this would be much appreciated 😊 PS it would also be great if you could somehow tag these e.g. #MarkusHacks 😉 or create a special Playlist for all your modifier hacks so we can easily reference purposes
@ramumolugumati942 жыл бұрын
Thank you🙏 tips
@Jwitherow19642 жыл бұрын
Love this stuff too yeah hoo
@thoughtonathought2 жыл бұрын
Man. Info overload on all of your vids. My brain is full. 👍🏻
@MJMCHRONICLES2 жыл бұрын
Thank you
@MileyonDisney2 жыл бұрын
Man, I sure miss Kodachrome! Wouldn't two stops be 400%? Not criticizing, just trying to keep it straight in my own head. Great job on the Frankenflector.
@MarkusPix2 жыл бұрын
normal 100%. Add one stop 200 total. Add another stop 300 total. You don't double the 200, you add another 100.
@MileyonDisney2 жыл бұрын
@@MarkusPix Here's how I'm thinking of it, apparently I'm way off. One light bulb would be 100%. To double that light (one stop) you need two bulbs (200%). to double THAT light, you would now need four bulbs. I just don't understand how that wouldn't be 400%. I'll research it, as it's something I'd really like to understand. Thanks for another great video, Markus. Godox makes some impressive lights with their AD series.
@ftbalz2 жыл бұрын
That's pretty awesome!
@josnelihurt2 жыл бұрын
thanks for sharing
@paoescobar_photography Жыл бұрын
Wow
@DavidSenteno2 жыл бұрын
Love this. 🤛
@daveinportland2 жыл бұрын
Great job. MacGyver would be proud. Are the bulbs in these LED or halogen?
@MarkusPix2 жыл бұрын
Flash strobes, not video LED lights
@My2Drumsticks11 ай бұрын
Weren’t you trashing the AD300 in another video, because of the amount of blue light it put out?
@rgreeneish2 жыл бұрын
I use the Bowens adapter for the ad300 so I can use both Godox and bowens and freely change between the two.
@MarkusPix2 жыл бұрын
Its not the same. I tried that and the light output is horrible compared to the dedicated custom 7" with added godox mount. The bulb placement inside the reflector makes a huge difference.
@rgreeneish2 жыл бұрын
@@MarkusPix thanks for the info.
@roybraym Жыл бұрын
Please give the product link for the plastic diffuser
@croydondoulatt82482 жыл бұрын
Lol I new the idea from you start talking about those two, because I would do the same thing. My question is. I have a podcast channel and I do a little traveling and lightning is always a problem. What would you recommend for lightning that is small to stick in my backpack or bag that battery powered and will gives adequate light.
@MarkusPix2 жыл бұрын
For video the brightest smallest light you can get is a Stella 10k by light and motion but it's not cheap. I did 2 videos on battery powered lights
@croydondoulatt82482 жыл бұрын
@@MarkusPix Thanks!
@shawnsandusky9906 Жыл бұрын
Hello Markus, I loved your video on AD300 Modifiers. However, I can't find a Frosted Plastic Diffuser that will fit my Godox 7.1in Reflector Bowl so, I'm buying a Sock type Diffusers. I ordered a "Bestsock" that will fit a 7.1 Bowl. Do you know what the various lighting differences are between a Hard Frosted Plastic Diffuser and a Soft Diffuser Sock are? Do you know where I can get a Frosted Plastic Diffuser that will fit a Godox 7.1 in Bowl?
@MarkusPix Жыл бұрын
www.adorama.com/fplfxp004.html
@RichardJPhotog2 жыл бұрын
Awesome enginering, but why not just get the bowns mount adapter for the AD300? less than 20.00?
@MarkusPix2 жыл бұрын
I have both of them- the one that screws together semi-permanently onto the unit and the adapter that attaches to the front. Both make it big and clunky, negating the selling point of it being a small portable unit, plus the most important part- the light color being too blue, which is why I'm getting rid of all 3 of my 300's
@RichardJPhotog2 жыл бұрын
@@MarkusPix understood. And with the clamp mount, umbrellas can’t be used. I find them most useful outdoors. I use them on waterfall shoots. No reflector, bare bulb! WB set at 6K. Appreciate your insight and what you and Cara do. Have a super day!
@roybraym2 жыл бұрын
Next video, please demo the modeling light of Godox AD200Pro, Godox AD300Pro, Godox AD400Pro and Godox AD600Pro when inside a softbox
@MarkusPix2 жыл бұрын
I never use modeling lights. They are pitifully weak and give no representation of what the final shot will be like, especially for people like me who shoot in super bright sunlight
@roybraym2 жыл бұрын
@@MarkusPix For those who like to shoot indoor.
@roybraym2 жыл бұрын
@@MarkusPix Just to see exactly where the strobe will hit the model or subject
@ihashup Жыл бұрын
They sell the AD-R11 now which is a 7inch reflector with godox mount
@MarkusPix Жыл бұрын
That's what this is kzbin.info/www/bejne/ZqSnomh9bsygabM An AD-R11 is a mini-godox mount meant for the AD300 and AD400.
@GerryRR Жыл бұрын
I mean, maybe the size of a can of Fosters...lol
@lindstrem2 жыл бұрын
hi from Austria, love your channel. Can you pls do an outdoor shoot with 2 x AD300's and the original "100%" reflector that comes stock. i feel like 2 x 300watts should be enough even with small reflectors to avoid dragging additional accessories. How close would you need to use them before they come unusable... thanks Markus. regards Alex
@MarkusPix2 жыл бұрын
I did. Those stock reflectors are worthless, they actually DIM the light, making it almost equivalent to an AD100 instead of 300. Two AD200's with 4.5" reflectors are MUCH brighter than two AD300's with the stock reflector.
@lindstrem2 жыл бұрын
@@MarkusPix wow, thanks for reply!
@nfmosphotos4624 Жыл бұрын
@@MarkusPix Ive been having that same issue with just feeling like im getting more out of my ad200s than my ad300, i need to experiment with these reflectors for sure
@ChoicesHabitsAttitudeLuck Жыл бұрын
Have you tried putting a shower cap on the biggest reflector?
@MarkusPix Жыл бұрын
yes, it cuts down the amount of light a lot and isnt big enough to be a softbox
@lisaholcomb7560 Жыл бұрын
Hey Markus, I’m wanting to purchase a light but on a tight budget can you tell me one that can be used as a flash and a continuous light. One light that can do both? Thanks!
@MarkusPix Жыл бұрын
The ones that claim to do both are a joke. LED lights can never flash as bright as a real flash. You need separate ones. Start with a continuous light that can be used for both video and pictures like one of these kzbin.info/www/bejne/oWTNnYqYbZyca5Y and then get a flash like an AD200 when you can afford it.
@lisaholcomb7560 Жыл бұрын
@@MarkusPix thanks! I’ve watched that video a couple of times just like all your others!!😊 Love watching ya’ll and love your relationship to each other!! Thanks again for the advise and responding so quickly.
@Richie54802 жыл бұрын
You know they sell an adapter. Here. Godox 98mm Mount to Bowens Mounts Speedring Adapter for Godox K150A K180A 250SDI 300SDI E300W E250W Mini 120W/160W/200W 250DI 300DI Studio Flash
@MarkusPix2 жыл бұрын
Yes I have three of them. Its not the same. I tried that and the light output is horrible compared to the dedicated custom 7" with added godox mount. The bulb placement inside the reflector makes a huge difference.
@greybeard40342 жыл бұрын
Small mistake in the video 3.16 you say 250% out of the 4,5"inch instead the half stop 150%. Great video though! I'm addicted to your content
@MarkusPix2 жыл бұрын
That's not the 4.5", that is the 7" custom light
@greybeard40342 жыл бұрын
@@MarkusPix Hi Markus thanks for the reply:) I watched it again and i am right. The video goes from 100% to 150% to 300%. then you do a recap "watching at your notes" and say at "3.16" 250% pointing at the 4.5 inch reflector. I guess its a small misread of the notes:) And of course after 3.33 you start pulling out the 7.5 inch reflector to talk about that and indeed, thats the 250% increase:). I must say its an amazing idea to put an 7.5inch on it:)
@MarkusPix2 жыл бұрын
You are right. The 250 is supposed to be for the 7" which comes a minute later.
@greybeard40342 жыл бұрын
@@MarkusPix Let me take this chance to say thank you for all your great free budget friendly content & knowledge it is really inspiring. You made goofing around with bulbs fun and easy to understand for me.
@careyrook5364 Жыл бұрын
I went ahead and got the AD-R14 (the midsized one in your video) for my AD300. It actually puts out slightly less light that the original can that came with the AD300. I even tried taking off the plastic diffuser that came with it and still no luck. Am I missing something?
@MarkusPix Жыл бұрын
That's what I was trying to say- the small Godox mount relfector for the AD300 puts out less light than the AD-S2 on the AD200 because the actual reflector is smaller on the 300 AND the bulb is a lot more recessed. The 200 bulb sticks out a lot more. That's why I have five AD200's and gave away my 300's.
@careyrook5364 Жыл бұрын
@@MarkusPix I wasn't comparing to the AD200. I was comparing the AD300 w/oem can to AD300 with larger can. Maybe I need to watch your video again, because I thought that what you were saying was that the larger can (4.5 in. AD-R14) when put on the AD300 produced 1/2 stop more light than with the smaller OEM can that it came with. Thank you for your reply - I really appreciate your videos.
@MarkusPix Жыл бұрын
Oh yes, it does put out more light than the one the 300 comes with. But the bulb is still recessed, so I personally stick with either 200s and 600s, but I love the size and shape of the 300s. Hard to find everything in one package :-)
@angelmusical702 жыл бұрын
What about an S adapter? I can put it on my 300pro and then place the reflector from my AD 600.
@MarkusPix2 жыл бұрын
Its not the same. I tried that and the light output is horrible compared to the dedicated custom 7" with added godox mount. The bulb placement inside the reflector makes a huge difference.
@jackyyao8231 Жыл бұрын
AD300 IS A LITTLE BIT GREEN LIGHT ?
@MarkusPix Жыл бұрын
Yes
@DAVE_WHITE2 жыл бұрын
how does the 9 inch work on the ad200??
@MarkusPix2 жыл бұрын
It doesn't. The 9" has the new godox mount. The 200 has a Lumedyne/Quantum mount.
@DAVE_WHITE2 жыл бұрын
@@MarkusPix Take a godox S mount slide the ad200 in the back whatever bulb you desire then it has a bowens mount out front to use any bowens mount reflector
@MarkusPix2 жыл бұрын
The 9" isn't a Bowens, its a small Godox mount. I wouldn't want that huge thng on a 200 anyway. The 4.5 from the 360 is awesome and powerful enough
@thesagaphotos Жыл бұрын
Why don’t you buy a S-bracket?
@MarkusPix Жыл бұрын
kzbin.info/www/bejne/jZappWh8oLyLnLc
@ROBOTRIX_eu2 жыл бұрын
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@coolcat23 Жыл бұрын
2:25 A half stop more than 100% is "just" 141.421...% not "150%". 2:58 Two stops is 400% not "300%".
@MarkusPix Жыл бұрын
Waiter! This steak is not 8 ounces! I brought my own portable scale to make sure and it's only 7.21616 ounces!! I took into account water loss from heating and fat content plus cooking oils, and it still comes within .00216 percent of my calculation. What are you going to do about it? (wife covering face in embarrassment)
@coolcat23 Жыл бұрын
@@MarkusPix You need help with your math. That's all. Nothing to do with cuisine or people being upset about small deviations.
@frankfarago28252 жыл бұрын
Big mistake at 3:16. It should be "150%" instead of "250%."
@MarkusPix2 жыл бұрын
Oooooh "Biiiig" mistake lol. You must be single lol. Yeah the 250 was for the 7" which comes a minute later. I think life will go on.
@curtiswrigley2 жыл бұрын
Cool ideas. Your audio though; so processed its disturbing; at least to me.
@MarkusPix2 жыл бұрын
kzbin.info/www/bejne/faSZiptnicuIaJI
@christianklein57742 жыл бұрын
ther is a point i decet that gives the ask to me lighfrequnce in digital sensor .means the made picure can not get more then picepace between is reliht on a croma lead or alike picture, more not given must be on any sensor difrend so and can habve total dirvend results.. at al i mean withou proof tha my 8mp dslr delibver a better backlight then the 15.5mp dslr i 16 miliomn and 32 milion color is also a factor so i dont o over 600 iso by daylaight on 15,mp dslr sirius you go over 32 mp no need have like
@gerardferry39582 жыл бұрын
you need a hobby
@IOS.mobile2 жыл бұрын
Howdy Markus, another great video. I have to say, you’re living the dream. 👍 I purchased a Godox ML60 a while back an used the Godox S2 bowens adapter to attach fresnel, reflectors and soft boxes. It’s a blast to play around with. I think, with that flash, it might work as well. Especially, with that bulb more exposed. The S2 bracket can be clamped at different depths to get the proper bulb position. Foil tape can be used to get the most out of the light. Godox S2 S-Type Bracket Bowens Mount Compatible with Godox V1 AD200Pro AD400Pro AD200 V860II TT685 TT600 TT350, Large Adjustment Handle, Integrated Umbrella Mount and More Compact a.co/d/1NgkKXn Aluminum Tape, 2 inch x 65 Feet Foil Tape (3.9 mil), Insulation Adhesive Metal Tape, High Temperature Heavy Duty HVAC Tape, Silver Tape Aluminum Foil Tape for Ductwork, Dryer Vent, HVAC a.co/d/f5yMyTF
@MarkusPix2 жыл бұрын
The whole reason they didn't put a Bowens mount on this little flash is to keep it small. Bowens is just too big and bulky. Plus I DID try the S2 bracket (AND the semi-permanent Bowens ring adapter made specifically for the 300) in all kinds of configurations. It's fine for softboxes, but the low profile bulb just doesn't cut it with reflector cans like these when using a Bowens adapter, no matter how much you push it in or out- you lose an average of 1.5 stops.