Outdoor portraits with the Godox AD600Pro (Xplor600 Pro) and Godox AD200 (Pixapro Pika200)

One of the main reasons for my move to Scotland was to be able to hang out with my friends Paul and Barry more often. All three of us love playing with gear when it comes to photography and video.
This time out we wanted to compare the Flashpoint Xplor600 Pro (Godox AD600Pro) and the Pixapro Pika200 (Godox AD200) in a 4ft octabox to see how they could handle bright sunlight. Yes, we do get bright sunlight in Scotland occasionally. :)
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Both lights impressed me very much for different reasons. The AD600Pro was very powerful with a fast recycle time. I could get the softbox quite far back to minimise falloff and still get a decent amount of light.
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The AD200 kept up well, even in bright sunlight, although the light did have to be moved quite a bit closer to the subject - in this case, mostly Barry.
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[@JohnAldred]

I think I might have to do an AD200 vs AD360II vs AD600Pro comparison at some point. Do you use Godox or one of their various global rebrands? Which is your favourite light?

[@PaulMonaghan]

ad600 as its the only one i have .

[@charlesworks6572]

Thank you very much !

[@JohnAldred]

You're very welcome! :)

[@YoungBlaze]

Barry = the mvp

[@barkyvonschnauzer2188]

Nice job Guv' keep up the great work - more hunky models please lol

[@DannyMolyneux]

Nice one dude. Good stuff. Look out for those small cows.

[@JohnAldred]

Hahaha, oh yeah, those small cows'll getcha! ;)

[@Janet_Airlines802]

I own speedlights and I’m buying my first strobe next week. I’m getting the 600, I figure if I’m gonna spend that much I might as well get the more powerful light. The 600 can be backed off and have enough power for environmental shots. Adorama is having a sale for the 600 with a stand and softbox for 550$

[@JohnAldred]

Yup, the AD600 is a great strobe for the money, and if you're just starting off with the one strobe, it's well worth it, especially as you already have speedlights to complement it. :)

[@l31007]

Great comparison! Can you do an AD600 vs 2x AD200 with B2 adapter?

[@JohnAldred]

Thank you, that comparison is definitely one that's on my list, but I'll need to see if I can borrow a second AD200 and an AD-B2 head from somewhere first, lol. I have an AD400 Pro on the way, too, so that one will also be added into the mix.

[@JohnAldred]

I have a second AD200 and AD-B2 on the way to me. So, this comparison will be coming. The AD400 Pro and AD360II will also be added to the mix. :)

[@dangarcia5198]

What?! You didn't shoot at 1.4-1.8?! I'm telling Manny and Francisco! Hahaha. Great work, man.

[@JohnAldred]

Hahaha, that did give me a chuckle, thank you. :)

[@richardbierman9856]

Where do you find such glamorous models?, guess you need to be a you tube God to attract them! Subscribing anyway!

[@JohnAldred]

I'm just lucky, I guess. ;)

[@rumporridge1]

Ad600 Pro totally means business. Will be adding an AD200 any day now.

[@JohnAldred]

Oh yeah, the AD600 Pro is a bit of a beast. I think you'll like the AD200, though. I really like it for street portraits with a small softbox when I want to go lightweight.

[@rumporridge1]

John Aldred I agree. It’s will allow me to use it as fill, main light or clam shell. Really looking forward to open up my creativity. Love your videos!!

[@JohnAldred]

Thank you so much, that means a lot. :) Yes, the AD200's very versatile. I've actually been favouring it over the AD360II lights recently, which has kinda surprised me.

[@JoshuaDavidCurtis]

This is the worst video on the interwebs...you left me hanging on how that power bank did. Haha! I kid, loving your vids brother.

[@JohnAldred]

It did pretty awesome. I've been told they have a more powerful one coming out soon with a bit higher capacity and current rating. Hoping I can use it to power some LEDs on location for video. :)

[@shanec4441]

All shots in HSS? Did you is any ND filters?

[@JohnAldred]

Yup, all shots in HSS. No ND filters. That's the point of being able to do HSS with more powerful strobes. :)

[@valorantacemiyimben]

Hello there. Where did you buy the powerbank?

[@JohnAldred]

I got it on Amazon. I don't know if this one is still available but there are a few different AC power options out there now.

[@valorantacemiyimben]

@@JohnAldred Does it work if I take this?

[@JohnAldred]

I'm not sure what you mean

[@valorantacemiyimben]

@@JohnAldred how long does it take to fill

[@JohnAldred]

@@valorantacemiyimben You mean to charge up? A couple of hours or so, but it will depend on which one you get. A larger capacity will usually require more charge time.

[@cvece777]

you muuust be Peter Mc Kinnons relative, it is like looking at future Peter :)).. nice vid! gracie

[@JohnAldred]

Haha, nah, I'm not that good. I have met him, though. A very nice guy. :)

[@Luxdg]

Use gaffer tape to attach the ad 600 pro modifier. 😉

[@JohnAldred]

Yup, if we'd had any with us, we would have done. :)

[@mindcave]

3:15 and that's why one should never go to a shoot without gaffa tape.

[@JohnAldred]

Indeed!

[@Morawka1]

Gaffe tape that reflector on hahaha

[@JohnAldred]

Haha, if we'd remembered to pack anyway, I probably would have. :) We ended up needing gaffer tape for something else that day, too. I can't even remember what it was now.

[@Darebakk]

while using AD600Pro for a high speed sync, it is not enough to press 'sync' on the Xpro trigger only - u have to press 'sync' on the AD600Pro unit as well (for some reason)! otherwise it will not work properly and, even if u think the unit is giving u full power, it actually is not. try it. u will see u dont need to use full power in that same situation anymore because that would be too strong.

[@JohnAldred]

I've not had to enable HSS on the AD600Pro. I just turn it on at the trigger and it's done. And it's been that way with the Nikon. Canon, Sony and Pentax XPro triggers I've tested.

[@Darebakk]

@@JohnAldred just press the HSS on the AD600Pro too and u will see the difference.. if u dont press it, yes - it is firing, but it does not work properly

[@JohnAldred]

That's what I'm saying. I've never had to hit HSS on the strobe at all. The XPro or X1T trigger automatically tells it to go into HSS mode and it works. If it wasn't in HSS mode, I'd get a black bar across half my screen beyond the sync speed. :)

[@michaeljemery]

I agree with John, I've never had the select HSS on my AD600 Pro either, and it still works (properly). Maybe the problem is with your trigger??

[@one4allall4one91]

That softbox is an overkill for location shoots. I suggest hiring a model for the shoot.

[@JohnAldred]

"Overkill" how?

[@MysticMaven]

Just bought a Flashpoint evolve 200 pro and xpro R2 mark II. I think they're complete trash. So cheaply made and it misfires a good 20% of the time. You get what you pay for. I'm saving up for some Profoto gear.

[@JohnAldred]

I haven't tried the R2 Pro 2 (which isn't Godox, it's Adorama), but the only time I've heard of misfire issues with the original XPro is because people used rechargeable batteries (it specifically says in the manual to use regular 1.5v AA batteries, not 1.2v rechargeables). I've never had a single misfire.

[@Badhans2007]

Horrible attitude mr "model"...