I am making the transition from serious hobbyist to professional. I bought Profoto B10s and a B10 Plus and have been happy with them. I think I would like to add a B1X. If I need more power I can rent lights. For most things, though, the Profotos are great. They are well made, fast and consistent in their output. I bought them on the recommendation of Daniel Norton and Seth Miranda at Adorama. I have added two A1s for portability. Everything works together seamlessly.

@Hkvisuals

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for sharing!

@blackeaglezee4645

3 жыл бұрын

What do you think of bare bulb ? Profotos design not ok for bare bulb any problem ?

Your experiences almost mirror mine. I bought two 800Ls and the 1200L Move in 2016. I use the 1200L alone about 60% of the time, the 800Ls alone about 20% of the time and both kits together about 20% of the time. I often work without an assistant, so the Move kit, combined with the MobiLed light heads are a must for outdoor work, where there is any kind of breeze or wind. The 800Ls simply pose too much of a fall risk when working outside. On the other hand, when you can place them securely, in an awkward, or distant locations, far away from the photographer, the 800Ls and the Bron Control app are amazing!! Man, I wish the Bron Control App was available for the 1200L! App aside, in my opinion the Move 1200L is the best battery powered pack on the planet! Nothing else comes close, not even a Profoto Pro-B4... which by the way, is no longer produced. When I compared the Siros L and Profoto B, the Brons were more powerful (in action, not just on paper) and they had a greater power adjustment range. The Profoto's TTL feature meant very little to me, because I never use TTL without adding some amount of exposure compensation. If I'm dialling in exposure compensation, then I'm effectively using the flashes manually... TTL negated!

@Hkvisuals

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for sharing your experience!

@jaimeduncan6167

10 ай бұрын

This year the released the Satos, flash duration and recycle times are worse than the Move 1200 but they do support the App, but they costs twice as much.

Using Broncolor 800S and L for location and studio. Came from Profoto and the B series is limited especially with bigger modifiers. I should have started with Broncolor because now? I won’t use anything else.......

@Hkvisuals

3 жыл бұрын

Same here...

@EdAb

3 жыл бұрын

Can you please explain the problems with the bigger modifiers? That's not something that is often discussed, but is of value for less experienced photographers to know.

@jmy1982

2 жыл бұрын

@@EdAb The recessed flash tube on the b-series means the light doesn't fill larger modifiers as well, so there is a faster light fall off and uneven gradation of light. You'll get a hotspot in the middle of your softbox. On indirect modifiers like the para88 ,the modifier will not function as intended with a recessed flash tube. They're specifically designed for exposed flash tube units.

Always appreciate your candor, images, and experience. Gracias, Merci, and thank you.

@Hkvisuals

3 жыл бұрын

Many thanks!

I still using speedotron and films -lol - I am a old guy . You’re work is amazing

@Hkvisuals

3 жыл бұрын

Nothing wrong with that ;)

Bowen’s XMT500 because they were a fantastic price. Battery powered and lots of modifier options. 😊

@DelDelap

3 жыл бұрын

I currently use these they are great but been struggling with the after sales department

I have Godox, they produce great photos you get what you imagine it will be, I tried the Broncolor it create superb images, you get beyond what you imagine.

I'm currently shifting to Profoto B10, and A10 family. Using Elinchrom modifiers because I had a complete set. My Shift from Elinchrom to Profoto was more about the portability and reliability. Broncolor was a consideration but I work with others who also have Profoto Lights so it was the choice.

@Hkvisuals

3 жыл бұрын

Gotta use what works best for you!

Looking forward to using these.

Love your images and your vids. Keep them coming 😍💥🙏🏻

@Hkvisuals

3 жыл бұрын

Just posted one ;)

I found my dream strobe with PaulCBuff 'S Link. PaulCBuff always create strobe build like tanks. mainly I use White Lightning, old school but never had issues with them compare to other brand, they are really cheap for better spec. The link have a new Gel System with magnet , like you found on small speedlight, but now adapt to strobe. things to consider when buying paulCBuff: - only 1 place to buy them in europe and 1 place to buy them in the US - they have a proprietary mount J'ai trouvé mon bonheur avec le "Link" de PaulCBuff, PaulCBuff a toujours eu , selon moi, les strobes les plus solide du marché. ( j'ai utilisé principalement les white lightning ) et surtout, pas cher comparer à la concurrence, et souvent meilleur niveau technique. Le link introduit un nouveau system de gel de couleur unique et versatile. points à considérer - 1 point de vente au US et 1 point de vente tout récent en Europe. - le "Mount" pour les softboxes et accessoire est unique... mais relativement facile à trouver

@Hkvisuals

3 жыл бұрын

I think Paul C Buff's lights are not available in France... Never saw one on set!

Godox for me, I'll be honest I don't feel I can afford the more expensive brands so I won't claim they're optimum but for on location work where you're just one gust of wind from losing a strobe, I feel I can take a risk with one of the godox strobes and walk away if it goes wrong. If I did that with a bronocolor strobe I'd be ruined

@Hkvisuals

3 жыл бұрын

I totally understand!

@Neopulse00

3 жыл бұрын

I get ya. Always carry sandbags just in case.

@godsakes

3 жыл бұрын

@@Neopulse00 I often use a modded golf cart as my lightstand so it's weighed down with a load of other stuff I'm dragging out with me but with any moderately sized softbox attached... the bottom line is without an assistant within arm's reach, one strong gust of wind from the wrong direction will ruin your day

Like you, I do most of the work in a mobile studio setup. I have chosen Profoto B1 and B1X primary due to cost. I do agree with you 100% reliability is the most important consideration for me, it must work everytime when I hit that trigger (OK, 99%).

@Hkvisuals

3 жыл бұрын

Exactly!

Currently, I used Godox. They’re good for the price but the quality is not the greatest. I had two units DOA. For me, they’re good because I’m starting out. When I actually get paid, then I’lol upgrade to some point. Love your vids man. You’re straight to the point without any fluff.

@Hkvisuals

3 жыл бұрын

I've heard a lot of good things about the Godox... Competition is good in this industry, because in the end we are the ones who benefit from it. There is a solution for every budget!

Cool, cool! I liked seeing some familiar sites like Mont Royal Park Montreal and el jardin de Sabatini Madrid. I would like to go back to Toulouse, did a whole lot of walking there, beautiful gardens, parks. The only light source I have is kaput at the moment the speedlite 430EXii. One of the battery contacts is slightly delaminated. Maybe something I can fix at some point. Seems like it is of poor material quality.

Haze, I made a considerable investment and bought two Profoto B10 Plus lights. I wanted more reliability in my lights. I shot for five years with Godox lights. The Profoto were the mirage I couldn't reach.

@Hkvisuals

3 жыл бұрын

Awesome! Are you happy with them?

@josephtaylor3044

2 жыл бұрын

I had Godox, and then tried Profoto, it is just a minor improvement for 3x the price; in some case I feel Godox is better than Profoto. But Broncolor ; you will see totally different thing.

Im product photographer and imusing godox QT600 and im planing to move to broncolor siros 800

@Hkvisuals

3 жыл бұрын

You are going to love it!

Hello, Thank you for this review, great things with good and bad storyes. I continue to follow you with great interest. Thank you for every tip. Your job is amazing as usual. I'm a beginner photographer and you're one of the people who I learn from on KZread. All the best, I wish you a lot of succesful in all what you do. Best regards from Romania, Bucharest, Marius

@Hkvisuals

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks a lot! Just knowing that a few of you find value in my work, feels my heart with joy!

Nice work. Just wondering what you didn't like about the Elinchrom? The cords? I use them and I don't like that with multiple lights I lose the ability to adjust a light almost regularly. And it's a pain to get them to see the transmitter. That's with the whole ELB line. I also use Godox new lights and I've never had any issues with them. And I love having the options of small lights for kickers and large for large modifiers. That's why I didn't go with Broncolor. No small options.

@Hkvisuals

3 жыл бұрын

I had communication problems with the ELB line... and a few misfires on every shoot I had them... But that was a while ago, I don't where the brand is now!

@pacorosso7400

3 жыл бұрын

@@Hkvisuals I rent a studio with wlinchrome.... and carry my own equipment. Usually the elinchrom shutdown in the middle of the session. They did not can carry my speed shooting.

If you can’t afford the likes of Broncolor Godox are great lights I’ve used mine in the studio and location and never had a problem the batteries are good for 500 full power flashes but as I’ve never had to shoot all day at full power the they just go on for ever.

@Hkvisuals

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for sharing your experience!

I'm currently using and ELB 500 and 3 400's. They are occasionally a little fussy about triggering but who knows what might cause that. Sounds like the Siros also have a problem once in a while. The ELB 500 is a pretty good light for 500 Watts. It's much nicer and better quality than the 400's. I wish it had more power sometimes but they do make the ELB 1200. I'm considering upgrading to the Broncolor but it's going to have to wait a bit. My biggest complaint about the ELB400 & 500 is the small head which necessitates the adapter. It's not a great plan but I get the small heads can't handle large modifiers. The adapter however is pretty janky and I've had one where the stand screw pulled away from the center piece. Elinchrom support never responded. to my email about a replacement part.

@Hkvisuals

3 жыл бұрын

Elinchrom does great stuff... And they are preparing something for 2022. If I were you I would wait a bit 😉

This is an excellent video. But at the time of making this video, the Profoto B10 Plus (500 watt) was available at nearly half the size and weight. I have them. My only critique of them is the recessed bulb. So, it does not fill the entire modifier in the same way as the broncolor. The use of Para's is really not worth while with the Profoto. So, again, compromise os where we are all at as photographers.

@Hkvisuals

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the info!

Using godox. But I'm using it not for professional purposes. It's WAY more affordable. You'll have to break several before reaching the price of broncolor 😅

@Hkvisuals

3 жыл бұрын

I know! Heard only good things about them ;)

@pacorosso7400

3 жыл бұрын

@@Hkvisuals I can tell you bad things about them.... ( :-DD )

Broncolor did very well jumping very early into the battery power monolight system well before the cheapy Chinese brands decided to get in there. I'm a Hensel Porty shooter personally and still waiting on the battery-powered 1000w monolights to come to the market already. Side note: Do you think the Siros lights not firing had to do with the orientation of the trigger? I know that having the trigger to the side reduces connectivity in other brands like Pocketwizard.

@Hkvisuals

3 жыл бұрын

I don't know, it rarely happens and sometimes I don't have visible obstacles and the strobe is not far off.

@Neopulse00

3 жыл бұрын

@@Hkvisuals I use a "Custom Brackets" L-bracket with a cold shoe + TTL, (The same as in this video kzread.info/dash/bejne/dKGfktx8ppOwZto.html ) And I make sure I keep the trigger facing upright so that I don't lose signal. Although I don't shoot nearly as much as you do, perhaps something of the sort may help. As I recall the recent Broncolor RFS 2.2 is a Godox (X1T) transceiver that was altered for Broncolor. Maybe that perhaps plays a part in the signal. Anywho, I hope that problem gets remedied soon for you. So that every shoot of yours goes as smooth as silk.

I chose to go with 2 Westcott FJ400. They are lightweight and easy to use.

@davecarrera

3 жыл бұрын

Looking to buy these myself when in stock here in the UK

@Hkvisuals

3 жыл бұрын

Never heard of their lights... interesting!

Great Video

Currently in the process of looking for new lights! Maybe the elinchrom 500 ELB are worth a look! I bought the Bowens Xmt over the Broncolor last time which was two years ago!

@Hkvisuals

3 жыл бұрын

Yeah, I would like to try other brands too... I will try to get my hands on these!

@DelDelap

3 жыл бұрын

Be good to see you do a review on them too :-)

I use Profoto, and I urge you to look at the Profoto B!0 & the B10 plus... At the moment I use Profoto B1's but will add a B10 very soon...

@Hkvisuals

3 жыл бұрын

Strangely I never had the chance to use Profoto...

@josephtaylor3044

2 жыл бұрын

I have profoto and broncolor and godox; they are all great lights for special purpose. Broncolor is like the tanks (heavy with big power), Godox is like the jeeps with machine gun (More affordable, adequate power and disposable); Profoto is like the assault amphibious vehicle (It can cover far away places, light weight and easy to carry around). You may have to own all to be able to take full advantage.

Besides a future replacement that is half of the weight and size of the 800 L , what other features and improvements would you like to see? 🌞

@Hkvisuals

3 жыл бұрын

Being able to plug and charge the strobe while using it could be a great feature.

@blackeaglezee4645

3 жыл бұрын

@@Hkvisuals profoto will be good but its design in terms of bare bulb ? What do you think ?

Hello, wonderful article. I am now thinking (again) in purchase a pair o Siros L. I test the Siros five years ago, with the move 1200, and I do like too but the weight was really an issue. I was shooting then with profoto B1, and I think it was too heavy... so imagine what I could think about the siros L. I shoot on street, dance, since june 2014, ¿Have you test the new B10plus? (from profoto), it has the size of a big lenses and fit into the backpack. I need a lightweight equipment, not bulky, and seasy to mount. I cannot drive and I move on train... so I must carry the equipment with my hands, so I had a rollerbag and a backpack. My modifiers are four umbrellas: the broncolor focus 110 (a parabollic one) for harsh and softharsh shades in full body and half body, a shallot 1,05 umbrella with a difuser, a 1,6 parabolic umbrella with diffuser (from lastolite) and a 1,5 shallow umbrella. I am thinking change profoto for broncolor... but... uf.

@Hkvisuals

3 жыл бұрын

TBH the Broncolor lights are heavy! So if you travel a lot, and don't have a car, or anyone to help you to carry your lights, these won't be the right choice.

Awesome video! My Siros L lights are great, but the mount is really horrible... wish Broncolor would fix it. I think Profoto has some pretty cool lights that would be more suited for travel, and their mounts are so much better. Lights are kind of like cameras - always leave you wanting more.

@Hkvisuals

3 жыл бұрын

Totally agree

@josephtaylor3044

2 жыл бұрын

yes Profoto is the most travel friendly ; but if you want superb light color, Broncolor is it; get Godox, if you want Profoto quality and want to spend only 1/3 the price. I use Godox for birthday events and Broncolor for serious wedding; commercial photography. Profoto I use for travelling photo that requires frequent changing location.

I have used these lights and the flashtube I had to change in two of them after a year, also the handle became wobbly after daily use. I wouldn't buy them again, especially for the price.

@Hkvisuals

Жыл бұрын

Strange, to date these are still the best lights I ever used... but thanks for sharing your experience.

Good video! I am glad I found it right now because I am considering buying 2 Broncolor 800L units. Right now I use 4 Hensel Integra 500 monolights and they are great. The only problems after about 10 years of using them were my fault. Stupid me dropped 2 of them! Looks like Hensel will (finally) release their 1000ws monolight in 2022 sometime. 18 inches and 12lbs and I don't really need 1000ws. I shoot architecture and very large rooms need a lot of light sometimes on a sunny day so 800ws would be perfect. I use 500 now and while that's ok power sometimes I need more. Anyway, regarding the Broncolor Siros800 L - Can they withstand daily bumping around in a car? I have read that the flash bulb pins can break very easily when bumping around. I keep my equipment very secure in padded cases etc... but I thought would ask you guys. What do you think? Are they rugged?

@Hkvisuals

2 жыл бұрын

They fell a few times, even in salty water. Repaired one once and changed the buld only once too... In my experience they can handle almost anything, if you are not too crazy with them.

@davidpalermo4695

2 жыл бұрын

@@Hkvisuals Thank you. I’m considering Profoto B10x Plus also. Because of their size. I think I’d rather have the extra power Broncolor gives me though. Hard decision here! 😀

I tried elinchrom and was highly disappointed in their performance. I’m now using a combination of Jinbei and Godox lighting.

@DelDelap

3 жыл бұрын

Hi Kevin, whiich elinchrom, i'm looking to swap to the 500ELB, dont want to make a mistake

Nice vid, thanx a lot!

@Hkvisuals

3 жыл бұрын

Glad you liked it!

And here wee are, 7 years later and nothing new. He already moved and many more did too. The have the Satos that is a replacement of the Move 1200 L. Nice full of new technology for them, but the recycle time is longer than the Move and so is the flash duration. 12 years of research and development and they are not able to even match the move. By the way still noTTL that some times we use as a base before the manual adjustment. It's very dificult to recommend them, and that is sad.

Hello, your videos are real inspirations for me! It seems that you use burst mode for shooting, could you confirm? Broncolor is way too expansive for me. What's the minimum power and recycle time I need if I choose a cheaper flash? any recommendations? Thanks in advance!

@Hkvisuals

3 жыл бұрын

I use burst mode when needed... not all the time. And the reason for that is because it's so random. There are specific times when it's handy though. I am working on a few videos where I will use cheaper flashes... I hope to release them in April !

Have you used the Move 1200L? Thought about getting one. Do you have videos on about the product and bts with one or two light system

@Zetaphotography

9 ай бұрын

Bought a 1 light Move Kit. The weight of the Siros and the modifier plus a heavy lightstand and a large modififier

@Hkvisuals

7 ай бұрын

Watch some of my recent videos

i like the bron stuff, but yes its too heavy, alway hoped ther is commin a ligter one, but nope until 2024

Toulouse! Not that far from Barcelona! I’m not a pro, so I don’t use flash lights...

@Hkvisuals

3 жыл бұрын

You don't need to be a pro to use flashes ;)

@abelisraelcruzayuso4682

3 жыл бұрын

@@Hkvisuals Merci, Patron ! The thing is that I've never felt comfortable with a a flash, and since I don't make my living with this, I prefer not to use one. Hope all is well there!! 🤘🤘🤘🤘

@Hkvisuals

3 жыл бұрын

@@abelisraelcruzayuso4682 no worries! Doing fine here, stay safe my friend 🙏🏾😉

How do you find so much clients?

@Hkvisuals

3 жыл бұрын

Years and years of work helps!

800 Ws is not much for a pro.

Wow bro, I am so glad they didn’t took your stuff, there’s bad people every place in this world.

@Hkvisuals

3 жыл бұрын

Yeah! Still scary though

A lot of blabla.

@Hkvisuals

Жыл бұрын

No the Qoocam 8K