Which Flash To Get Next? |Event Wedding Photography | Godox AD200 Vs TT520 Vs V1

[@paigeofstylez]

Anyone with the variation of Roderick is COOL WITH ME 😎

[@rodricchan]

That’s righttt

[@carlton2457]

I am a regular photographer.. I have used tt560 and currently have 685 ttl... But I am confused should I buy ad200 pro or v1 as I do fashion photography too.. please suggest ..

[@rodricchan]

hey, are you familiar with OCF techniques? you'll find ur artwork increase tremendously with AD 200 pro as you can truly battle the sun and get stunning fashion/portrait photography. V1 on the other hand is for events run and gun. Both entirely different applications as AD200 pro requires u more time to setup the shot and to position the model VS the V1 which is a run and gun fashion runway style event. Hope this help!

[@carlton2457]

@@rodricchan so basically what I have understood from your reply is.... I must have both.... V1 for events, weddings, birthdays, etc... and ad200 pro for still fashion photography or still pre wedding... 😀.. i guess I am right...

[@rodricchan]

@@carlton2457 yes correct

[@jamesraykenney]

The nice thing about the V1 is that it has a complete wireless controller that can control the AD-200 up to 250 ft away. Though it is more reliable at very close distances if you said it to 150 ft range. I have a V1 pro and I'm having a hard time stopping myself from buying a AD200 for the extra power. A few things he did not mention about the AD-200 is that it comes with both a fresnel lens and a bare bulb. With the bare bulb you can get very very smooth lighting and use it very efficiently with all kind of studio accessories like umbrellas diffusers in the like. You can also get a round head for it that looks very similar to the one on the the V1 and will take the same accessories as the V1. They also have a long tube flash for it and a ring light attachment for it. Once you get into anything around the V1 and above. Almost everything they make is compatible with each other. The AD200 is very versatile and they even have a bracket that allows you to mount two of them together in one bracket to form a 400 w lamp. They also have a remote head option where you can take any of the heads and mount them on the end of a cable the other end of which is attached to the battery pack and control system. That way you can put the heavy stuff on your belt or strapped to a tripod and not have to worry about it.

[@MichaelThomas-qh4yv]

Firstly what an excellent video, so informative and detailed, and yet concise. Just a thought, my recommendations would be thus: 1. If you are a serious photographer (semi professional, keen enthusiast/amateur), I would bye-pass the entry level (manual) Godox flash units and go direct for either the Godox V860iii, V1/V1 pro or AD200 Pro as they come fully loaded, are fully combatable with the Godox trigger system; and will grow with you, as your skills grow. 2. If you're a casual photographer (family holidays/events, children's school events), then yes the TT range of Godox flashguns would be more than good enough. Just my thoughts, please let me know what you think.

[@rodricchan]

You hit it home man, it is correct you might want to buy the V1 and just know that you’re gonna grow into it, If you buy TT flashes you’ll only grow OUT of it !

[@MeireKT]

This dome diffuser on V1 can replace a softbox 50cm? Or both are different results.

[@rodricchan]

No, it isn’t going to give the same results

[@azriothman2739]

Can i use the AD with a trigger on my camera? I was thinking to place the AD in the middle of a large hall, trigger it while i move around with my camera

[@rodricchan]

Yes you can

[@azriothman2739]

@@rodricchan will it be lit enough? Currently im using V1 for wedding. Sometimes the lighting is not too consistent.

[@rodricchan]

@@azriothman2739 AD is far superior than V1, it is a stobe light it will do you much better, but you need modifiers to make the AD flash look good

[@paullefko]

Interesting video for sure thanks for making it. There really isn’t a perfect flash nor is a flash a beginner one vs advanced. What is needed is an understanding of the tool you’re purchasing. If you need a TTL on camera event flash; then pick that up. However a manual flash is often more consistent with output. Round vs square head flashes are constantly talked about; the reality is they are about the same especially when they are used with a modifier. Additionally advanced flash technologies are useful at events especially during family portraits when you may have 2 or 3 units; or in the event hall when you place a strobe behind or near the DJ area to allow for additional light when needed. For on camera speed light I’m looking for the swivel angles; an ability for the vertical head to pivot beyond 90 degrees and if possible to use a lithium ion battery;for better recycling time. TTL is nice but it’s proprietary and I have multiple cameras so it’s not as much of a priority.

[@wendystumbaugh695]

An option could be to shoot horizontally and crop vertically in post.

[@rodricchan]

It Doesn’t work, you’re loosing too much resolution

[@Gabesuazophotography]

I bought an rf-pro rotating bracket, which lets me rotate the flash to keep it top and centered in landscape and portrait. Works with a ttl cable attached to the speedlite and the camera hotshoe, though with a a bit of customization I was able to make it wireless for a cleaner look

[@yahshawnel]

Ad200 Pro is around $345, and you can even find it with accessories for the same price.

[@rodricchan]

I see, not in my area tho

[@ennobleone]

Good info you provided.

[@rodricchan]

@@ennobleone thanks ! Hope this has helped you decide