This was a good test, I did a video on just the ADB2 and it’s performance, I don’t own a AD400 due to owning the ADB2 I kinda just took godox’s word that you would get the same outputs as a ad400 and I’m happy to see that is true. Great job covering the different comparisons.

@AnthonyToglife

2 жыл бұрын

@Jason Osborne always nice to get that confirmation on something like that, isn't it?! Appreciate the kind words brotha!

@negretehh

Жыл бұрын

I loved my AD-B2 until yesterday when all of a sudden it stopped working. Luckily I was just trying some light set ups at home. It only lasted 1 year and 2 months so I got my money’s worth but still. So I ordered an AD400 pro, can’t wait to try it.

@ooltimu

Жыл бұрын

@negretehh weird. The ADB2 doesn't have electronics inside afaik, it's just the connections from the AD200s to the bulbs plus the modeling LEDs, so beside the LEDs there shouldn't be anything to go bad. How did you determine it doesn't work?

@tylou4479

Жыл бұрын

Love this video! Please add this in the mix.

Great video, thanks for putting this all together. I have the AD-B2 with 2 AD200's and to protect the bulbs when travelling with it, I keep a snoot on it. I was pleasantly surprised by the similarity in modelling lamp output, thats great to know.

@AnthonyToglife

Күн бұрын

A snoot is a great option if you have the space @johngray8211. I wish I could find a bowens-mount cover that fits; everything I've found isn't deep enough for this setup.

This was very helpful brother. Thank you so much.

@AnthonyToglife

4 ай бұрын

You are most welcome Edwin! 💪🏾

Great video, really puts things into perspective!

@AnthonyToglife

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you @Israel Gamas.

Great review - really informative.

@AnthonyToglife

Жыл бұрын

Thank you so much @donatzberger1918, I appreciate you watching and commenting.

Thanks. Excellent comparison.

@AnthonyToglife

Жыл бұрын

You are most welcome @ben dowdell, thanks for watching!

Man just ran across your videos. Awesome videos, talking points, production quality, edit was all on point.

@AnthonyToglife

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much @Greg Geis, I really appreciate that!

Now that's what you call a breakdown. Always find value in your videos. Keep up the great work.

@AnthonyToglife

2 жыл бұрын

Very much appreciated @Infinite One Productions, a lot more to come!

I love the thoroughness of your comparison bro. That was very informative.

@AnthonyToglife

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you @Alejandro Arredondo, I try to think of everything when I do these types of vids.

Aw man, you not only give the people what they want, you are charming while you do it. Thanks!

@AnthonyToglife

Жыл бұрын

Ayeeeee, I'm out here doin' what I can @Jazzi Photo, LOLOL.Thank you so much for watching and commenting, it's very much appreciated!

Man this video was just amazing. Keep up hard work

@AnthonyToglife

2 жыл бұрын

Ayeeeeee! @Dean Charles Anthony II I really appreciate that homie, thank you! Now side note, it's Thursday and I haven't seen a DCA2 video since Sunday...where's my fix?! ;-)

@deancharlesanthonyii

2 жыл бұрын

@@AnthonyToglife man anniversary week but will have something this tomorrow going out. Then back to 3 a week

Great video on comparison of the two lights. Also if someone is trying to decide which kit to buy they have plenty of info to make a wise decision. I like how you simplify things making it easy to follow along. Great job Anthony.

@AnthonyToglife

2 жыл бұрын

@AP Studios thank you Chuck, I very much appreciate that!

Hey man - great video! My first time seeing you here, but glad the algorithm worked. I've been searching on Godox AD400 Pro all day (just bought one and trying to consume as much info as possible). Ultimately, I was looking for a breakdown of the AD400 but this comparison worked, just as well. Your presentation is spot-on; audio is perfect; visual depiction of what you're speaking on was in sync. Lighting/background - perfect. Content was extremely informative. I only hope I can attain this level of awesomeness one day. I'll be subbing -- thanks again!

@AnthonyToglife

2 жыл бұрын

Maaaan, thank you so much @Rusty Brown Photography! This really made my day, I greatly appreciate the comment and kind words. Trust me though, it took some time and work to get here, lolol. My earlier vids likely wouldn't leave you with the same impression LOLOL. Have a great weekend!

Love your videos. Best photog KZreadr in my opinion. I love that it’s informative, fun… but not over produced.

@AnthonyToglife

7 ай бұрын

Thank you so much, I greatly appreciate it! 🙏🏾

🙌🏾🙌🏾🙌🏾 Well done! Great job on this video man! You keep making videos like this and 100k subs coming soon!

@AnthonyToglife

2 жыл бұрын

I appreciate the mentorship @Photo-Me-Ike, it is always well received and considered! Although it took a lot longer to make this video, I actually enjoyed focusing on just the one video versus making the three or four throughout the week. Appreciate you fam.

@koolhand12

2 жыл бұрын

I concur....very well done and informative!!!

Excellent video, to the point.

@AnthonyToglife

Жыл бұрын

Thank you @dutchtubeuser, I usually try to keep my vids fairly precise.

Great video and info. Good timing too. I’m new to these types of flash units. So any info, for me at least, is good for my research. I enjoy your video style. Trying to get out as many videos as you do can take a lot of time. I’m thankful for once a week. Thanks again. As usual, keep up the great work. No Anita Ward references!? 👍🏼😁

@AnthonyToglife

2 жыл бұрын

I appreciate the feedback @Ev Lopez and I'm glad the video was helpful. And side note, the Anita Ward reference didn't make it in my latest video dropping tomorrow. ;-)

Great comparison. Love to see more.

@AnthonyToglife

Жыл бұрын

What comparisons would you like to see @tylou4479?

OH so helpful, just bought my AD200s and bracket

@AnthonyToglife

2 жыл бұрын

You will love the setup @Ray C, it's versatile!

Nice comparison, thank you :)

@AnthonyToglife

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you @Sebastian Bereś, I always appreciate you watching.

Great work

@AnthonyToglife

Жыл бұрын

Thank you @CMP-SMILE!

This is my first time viewing your video. Thoroughly enjoyed and I look forward to viewing more! Blessings

@AnthonyToglife

Жыл бұрын

Thank you so much @Jolanda Byrd, I greatly appreciate that. I will be doing free webinars starting next month, you can find info on them at www.anthonytoglife.com

@jolandabyrd435

Жыл бұрын

@@AnthonyToglife I will check out your webinars! I live in Houston. Were you just visiting when you shot the urban street shoot in Houston? Would you happen to reside in this oversized ciry as well?

@AnthonyToglife

Жыл бұрын

@@jolandabyrd435 I was just visiting, in town to create content. I’m planning to come back for a couple days soon, to work with a couple of models I met there. I’ll let you know when!

Love what you're doing here bro! I needed this info before I bought unnecessary stuff. You're the only poison doing this. Yeah, once a week would be great. It gives us time to get hungry.

@AnthonyToglife

Жыл бұрын

Thank you @Philander Eargle Photography, once a week is definitely about all I can muster up hahaha.

cool info. i heard what Vanessa Joy said too. I say EYE-SO too.

@jhenry248

2 жыл бұрын

heard that also...LOL.

@AnthonyToglife

2 жыл бұрын

@V Smith it's one of those to-may-to to-mot-to type of things but the whole "sound like a newbie" thing playfully irked me haha. I'll say EYE-SO with no shame. Thanks for watching!

Muito bom esse comparativo🎉

@AnthonyToglife

Жыл бұрын

@leonaldobarreto636 muito obrigado, eu aprecio isso!

Great Presentation!!!

@AnthonyToglife

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you very much @kool hand

Watched even though I’m not in the market for this level of studio flash. You are a boss when it comes to comparisons like this. For example, as a real photographer, you know that getting your gear on site is a key. When the security guard kicks you out, you gotta be ready to run!

@AnthonyToglife

2 жыл бұрын

@Jim Worthington my guy, I very much appreciate that. Having been an analyst for so many years, I definitely LOVE doing this sort of thing. I always hope that my delivery is simplified enough to be understand but detailed enough to be helpful.

Perfect bro...Cheers

@AnthonyToglife

Жыл бұрын

Thank you @nyomansabun1136, much appreciated!

I thank u for the test and video. From a financial perspective at the cost of 2 ad200 etc etc. Its obvious to grab a used ad600 or one on sale if possible. However, for me I was gifted 2 ad200 from a fellow photographer so I just bought the ad2b adapter and ur video has satisfied my curiosity. Thank you good brother.

@AnthonyToglife

Жыл бұрын

Well @Isaypreach, it's not just the financial side you should look at. There is a benefit to having 2 AD200's versus one AD600. There are times where the quantity of lights you have supersedes the power of light you have. I would always tell anyone just getting into OCF to get multiple lower-power flashes first, then step up to the bigger, more powerful strobes later.

you have a new fan!

@AnthonyToglife

Жыл бұрын

I very much appreciate that @Willilam Taylor!

Excelente ejercicio

@AnthonyToglife

6 ай бұрын

Thank you! 🙏🏾

That was an excellent video

@AnthonyToglife

Күн бұрын

Thank you so much @srb980, much appreciated!

Very good comparison between the Godox AD-400 Pro and the AD-B2 in flash, brightness, organization and packing. Everything is well thought out really good and in order in the video. Just Perfect. Great video.

@AnthonyToglife

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you @Agnetha LaDuff, very much appreciate you always watching and supporting my channel.

@agnethaladuff8559

2 жыл бұрын

@@AnthonyToglife You're very welcome.

I have the AD-B2 with the evolve 200 pro, wasn't thinking about it's lack of portability till you mentioned it...LOL. But staring me in my face is my Godox MS300 protective flash cap similar the cap you displayed and it fits perfectly over both bare bulbs of the AD-B2. Good tip thank you. Also I was thinking about getting the flash head extension for the evolve 200 but 2 of them and connect it to the AD-B2 to take the weight off the top of my light stand have the evolve 200s mounted to the bottom pole of the stand.

@AnthonyToglife

2 жыл бұрын

@jhenry248 I could definitely see where that MS300 cover would work, sadly it doesn't seem I can order just the cover, and I'm thinking the cover isn't worth $125 ;-) I didn't know they made those extension heads for the AD200's, just looked it up. I'm intrigued to buy a couple but really, I've never had an issue with the weight of the kit. Unless I'm booming the light, the weight has been a non-issue and typically if I'm booming a light, I'll have to counterweight it regardless (from the weight of the modifier itself) so it's nothing to add a little more weight to offset the strobe as well. And mind you I don't own any C-stands, I just use "heavy duty" PBL stands.

great video. I have two ad200s already and thought of purchasing an ad400. I'll stick with my two ad200s then.

@AnthonyToglife

2 жыл бұрын

@Ganjin88 definitely stick with the AD200's if you have them, I rarely use my AD400.

Nice gear comparison video bro. That ad400pro is nice. I’ve used it a few times but never got around to buying it. The size of it makes it a great addition to any kit. I love the ad200pro in single form, for its convenience and power but sometimes you just need a little more power. Great video as always bro.

@AnthonyToglife

2 жыл бұрын

@TJ_Fox25 I barely use that AD400, lol. For most situations a single AD200 is all I need and if I think I'll need more, I'll reach for the AD-B2 over the AD400 mainly to have the versatility of two flashes. Usually the only time I go for the AD400 right of the rip is when I know I'm going to need power for most of the shoot, like a midday photoshoot.

@visionz_n_media

2 жыл бұрын

@@AnthonyToglife it’s good to know your use case. I usually carry my 600 and 200 on my outdoor portraits but that 400 would definitely replace the need for me to carry a 600. I usually like having more power and stopping it down to get a faster recycle speed with my flash. The same goes with my 200 in place of a speed light, giving me instantaneous recycle speed when stopping down to the power of my speed lights. I rarely ever had to use full power.

@AnthonyToglife

2 жыл бұрын

@@visionz_n_media I've never held an AD600, is it sizably bigger and heavier than the AD400?

@visionz_n_media

2 жыл бұрын

@@AnthonyToglife ohhh yea it’s very noticeable lol.

No denying how flexible the AD200 system is. I own two of them from the UK brand Pixapro who I work with, also picked up the AD-B2. You can also buy a round head, extention heads, LED hed and just released a ring light.

@AnthonyToglife

Жыл бұрын

I personally love the setup @Richard Bradbury and would recommend it to anyone. The versatility can't be beat but I do understand some people prefer the simplicity of having just an AD400, which I can respect that as well.

Great video! Interesting and informative.

@AnthonyToglife

Жыл бұрын

Thank you @buidoi72! I very much appreciate you watching and commenting!

Amazing comparison. Thank you ❤

@Der_Marc

Жыл бұрын

Weight differents would be also interesting to me.

@AnthonyToglife

Жыл бұрын

Most welcome @Der_Marc! I still prefer using my AD-B2 over my AD400. I like the flexibility of turning one light into two if need be.

@marchoerrmann3093

Жыл бұрын

@Marc Hoerrmann The only reason for me at the moment is, that I have 4 of the ad200. Do u have a scale and be able to measure the weights for me? I would appreciate it a lot.

@AnthonyToglife

Жыл бұрын

@@marchoerrmann3093 I do. What exactly would you like me to weigh?

@Der_Marc

Жыл бұрын

@@AnthonyToglife The Ad400 ready to use and the adb2 with the ad200s ready to use. With Batterys and flashtubes please. Thank you

That's the video I was looking for. Great job in comparing. With my limited budget, I think 2 AD200 is the better option

@AnthonyToglife

9 ай бұрын

To this day, I still push 2 AD200's over the AD400, and probably will push that for quite some time!

Nice job comparing what most folks would want to know before investing money into the Godox system. You're a well-spoken host and have done your research. How about posting some shots of work you've done? But that aside, I hope you succeed. You're engaging because the viewer knows you are, as well. Much luck in your new endeavor!

@AnthonyToglife

2 жыл бұрын

I appreciate the kind words @Donald Vosburgh. The main reason I don’t really post my work in my KZread vids is because it’s a business choice I’ve made to not put client photos in my vids. Although contractually I can, I just choose not to. If I do collab shoots, I’ll include those in a vid. I know that some viewers would like to see example photos, and I’m planning to do more collab shoots to be able to give the viewers that. Thank you for watching and commenting.

Needed

@AnthonyToglife

Күн бұрын

Boom @mallem1755! Let's goooo!

Vídeo muito didático e bem feito, parabéns! Saudações do Brasil, da amazônia!

@AnthonyToglife

Жыл бұрын

Muito obrigado! Agradeço por assistir e comentar, embora seja sincero, tive que usar o Google Tradutor para ler seu comentário e responder. Então, se isso não estiver certo, culpe o Google. :-D

@claudiocastanholaphotograp5807

10 ай бұрын

You did a great job. 👊🏻📸

Thank you for your comparison. I have 2 AD200’s and the B2 thing, but haven’t used it yet because I think I want to get the extension heads so my lighting setup isn’t so top heavy for outdoor sessions. I wondered if it would be better to get the AD400 with that extension head. Your compression showed me that I have all the flash power I would need and I’d save about $800 by just getting a couple ad200 extensions since I already have the other components.

@AnthonyToglife

8 ай бұрын

It's interesting you mentioned the extension head, because I had been toying with the idea of picking one up for quite some time. I still think it would be really useful to have, but since I don't generally boom my light when I'm on location, I haven't really found the weight to be an issue, so there hasn't been much motivation for me to buy the extension head. I typically pair my AD-B2 with a Glow 34" beauty dish, which is fairly light, so even a moderately heavy duty light stand can handle the load without issue. I will always advocate for going with two AD200's over an AD400 for the flexibility; I only use one AD200 75% of the time; to think that I would have to use an AD400 all of that time over the much smaller AD200 is a daunting thought.

@613dawn

4 ай бұрын

I did get the extension heads and it was so much better for breezy days with a softbox. I still need sandbags or a person to hang on to the lightstand if it’s windy.

Thanks! Im in the process of deciding if I wanted to get a AD300/400 or a second AD200 w/AD-B2 was wondering if you loose anything by using the 2 AD200's. Your video was very helpful

@AnthonyToglife

8 ай бұрын

To this day, I still recommend two AD200's and an AD-B2 over the AD400. I've yet to have someone give me an argument against the versatility/flexibility of it.

I…S…O!!! FTW lol thanks for the video comparison!!

@AnthonyToglife

8 ай бұрын

😂😂😂 I appreciate you being here and commenting.

Hi Anthony, just saw your video, appreciate sharing the "setup" time of the 2 units. There are lot more parts/pieces trying to use the AD-B2. Unless you really love the AD200's or on budget and have 1 ad200 already.... it seems AD400 is way more convenient if you have the extra cash to invest. I was making that debate between adding another AD200 vs getting something like an AD400. You video helped me decide to pass on the AD200... knowing me I'd lose parts/or break something trying to put 2 AD200s together :) Thank you!

@AnthonyToglife

Жыл бұрын

Yeah, there's definitely more parts going the AD-B2 route, but I actually would still recommend that over the AD400 if someone asked, purely for flexibility and redundancy. Being able to have two lights instead of one has a lot of value, and if one AD200 goes down, you can still limp through a shoot or event with one. To this day I still use my AD-B2 more than my AD400.

@normboarder

Жыл бұрын

@@AnthonyToglife Thanks for that feedback Anthony! There are some great deals for AD200 and up for black fri. With added weight what do you do for light stand? (sandbag)

I know this is a year old, but one way I transport with my ad-b2 is to put the bulbs into the ad-b2 and then use a standard reflector with a grid for protection. You could easily put that into your bag with the 2 x ad200.

@AnthonyToglife

Жыл бұрын

What bag do you use @Alwin Widjaja? Because there's no bag I own that would allow me to put an AD-B2 with bulbs attached and a 7" reflector (for the protection). I do like the idea though!

@YogaLifeEtc

Жыл бұрын

Me too!

Great job. I too own both light including AD600 pro and if you want to see a bigger difference mesure the power while on HSS this is whem AD400 blow away the ADB2 to pieces. In fact I would politely request if you could compare them while on HSS on future video.

@AnthonyToglife

Жыл бұрын

@DigitalGenre my light meter doesn't have the ability to meter a HSS flash, but I guess I could just take a picture and compare them in LR. Duly noted.

Yeah, you are saying ISO correctly. The reason some others say it I-S-O is because the old sensitivity ratings for film was ASA, pronounced A-S-A. But that's because ASA is the American Standards Association and indeed ASA is an acronym, whereas ISO ("Eye-so") is a Greek word and not an acronym. Good video!

@AnthonyToglife

9 ай бұрын

I don't know why people get so worked up over it anyway, say it however you want, we all know what we all mean, lol.

@steveh8658

9 ай бұрын

@@AnthonyToglife I know that WE know what we mean but we have to bear in mind, as influencers and educators, that if we believe we can say things 'however you want', it inevitably results in confusion, generational knowledge gaps and potential alienation from our communities. People get worked up about it because it's language. It's really important! Thanks for replying. Love your work!

I am not a Godox user but great information. Have you ever tested the profoto or Elinchrom lights Would love to see a head to head with consistency and speed

@AnthonyToglife

Жыл бұрын

I haven’t tested either @karlweb1 because the Godox/Flashpoint lights have worked very well for me and I haven’t had any need/desire to try a different brand, especially the more costlier ones like Elinchrom and Profoto. I’m frugal, lol, so I try to get the job done for as minimal cost as possible. I know some photographers feel there’s a bad “stigma” from a biz perspective showing up with Godox/Flashpoint lights, but never once in my career thus far has anyone even as much as mentioned it or questioned it. That being said, I do think that head to head would be a great one, so maybe in 2023 I’ll try to get my hands on both systems and do just that! 💪🏾

excellent video±!±

@AnthonyToglife

Күн бұрын

Thank you so much @MusicFed.

Great comparison video, my question is that, is it worth saving $100-$150 bucks to have the flexibility of two 200ws? Or will I want to have two 400w powered strobes? This will be my first off camera light setup, and I want to cover as many scenarios as possible.

@AnthonyToglife

2 жыл бұрын

@ModestBeginnings the general rule is that it’s better to have two much power and not need than to need and not have. But, IMHO, two AD400’s would likely be overkill for most situations, unless you predominantly shoot outdoors in harsh or bright conditions. To specifically answer your question, I stand behind my feeling that the flexibility of two flashes in the AD-B2 is better than the one AD400. But if there is a solid reason you think you’d need two AD400’s, invest in it now. The ease of the AD400’s make them the better choice if you’re picking up two of them. It wouldn’t be likely that you would need three lights for basic portrait work. Hopefully that helps, let me know if you have any more questions!

Great video, not sure i agree with the setup time differences, for me I always pack up ad200's in my camera bag with the batteries attached. However, if I was to do it all again I wouldn't buy the ad-b2 due to the bare bulbs and the issues of using gels with them,. It's also a hassle to gel the ad300 and ad400. Instead, I would go with the MagMod, MagRing as I can easily add gels as it's all magnetic. Costs more but it's much more time efficient. Plus if I want 2 lights I have it whereas the ad400 is just one light. Either way, great content as always. ❤🎉✅👍🏻🙏🏻

@AnthonyToglife

Жыл бұрын

@TheSunnySuttons yeah, everyone has there own way of how they pack gear. For me it's more time consuming to pack the AD-B2 setup versus the AD400, but YMMV. Thanks for watching and commenting.

Thank you for the video! Have you tried using the AD200Pro with bigger softboxes, such as over 120cm in diameter or length? I'm looking towards using very big softboxes for the type of photography I'm doing (5 ft/150cm softboxes) but I'm not sure if a single AD200Pro is strong enough for that...

@AnthonyToglife

2 жыл бұрын

I have not @Intan but using AD200Pro’s won’t yield any more power over the first gen AD200’s so your results would be similar. I have a vid on my channel where I use a speedlight with really large modifiers; an AD200 can fill a 5ft modifier indoors, but outdoors it can be trickier, especially when using HSS or an ND filter to cut down your ambient exposure. If you shoot a lot outdoors, I’d recommend two AD200’s and the AD-B2, or an AD400 if you wanna keep it simple or don’t already own an AD200.

@intan9077

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much for the detailed reply--immensely helpful! 🙏

You are correct pronouncing ISO the way you do. For sensor sensitivity ISO is not an acronym.

@AnthonyToglife

Жыл бұрын

It's something so (unnecessarily) heavily debated LOL.

Thanks! But, how did you do ... that swap thing, twice? :)

@AnthonyToglife

Жыл бұрын

You didn't know @Ivan Toman, I'm a magician on the side, LOLOL.

When you use the ad200 or ad400 shooting into umbrellas do you keep them as bare open bulbs or do you mount metal modifiers. I realize bare will spread light more and modifiers will require more space between the strobe and the umbrellas.

@AnthonyToglife

2 жыл бұрын

@Kenny Pringle I have used dome diffusers when shooting into an umbrella but never a reflector. I don’t see anything wrong with doing it if you want to concentrate the light a bit.

I use two Godox AD-S15 Flash Protector (around $5 each) for transport. Much smaller, cheap and lighter solution than pelican case, I guess.

@AnthonyToglife

Жыл бұрын

I use the Pelican because I don’t really use the bare bulb when I use my AD200, so I wanted an easy way to keep them tucked away but easy to grab and go when needed. Otherwise your method would definitely be the way to go!

I have a pair of stripboxes and I can see where the x2 ad200s along with the adb2 would be better for flexibility

@AnthonyToglife

2 жыл бұрын

The flexibility is key @Jason Medas!

Question on the Godox AD400 pro. For boudoir in a room that is of enough size for the 85mm and 50mm lens, is the least power. 1/256 at f/1.8 still too powerful or may bring overexposed shots? Thanks for the answer.

@AnthonyToglife

Жыл бұрын

Of course I can’t say with certainty without seeing the space and knowing how you’re going to compose your shot, but in general, you would absolutely be fine with the AD400 at those settings @Pururoy.

@roybraym

Жыл бұрын

@@AnthonyToglife How many stops of light is the difference between AD200 Pro and the AD400 Pro?

@AnthonyToglife

Жыл бұрын

@@roybraym technically one full stop but in my real-world use I’ve found it to be between 2/3 of a stop to one full stop. Keep in mind I have the AD200 non pro, so the pro is likely closer to that one full stop.

Any disadvantage and advantage from the soft box point of view?

@AnthonyToglife

2 жыл бұрын

@Junior Member what do you mean? Like advantages/disadvantages of the actual softbox or using the softbox with these lights?

I watched and still learned something without owning either sets of lights. I have been pronouncing ISO as I-S-O, its Eyeso!

@AnthonyToglife

2 жыл бұрын

Good to hear @Christopher Rodriguez, I always appreciate your viewership! And of course you can say ISO however you like, I'm a lazy speaker sometimes so I usually go the easier, least amount of syllables route HAHA.

The AD200 gives 500 full power shots. The AD400 does 390. It's awkward carrying two AD200's, but may be worth it if you need duration. Plus the batteries for the AD200 are cheaper and work in the AD300.

@AnthonyToglife

4 ай бұрын

Good point Jay! 💪🏾

The first test you did with open flash tube can not give you accurate power please insert the reflector And redo a test on that with both units. That will give a proper power of the 2 units. Remember the light scatter all over the place with out a reflector your wall absorbed the power of this unit. With the reflector in place it is a direct output and more precise. Otherwise great reviews. Regarding the issue with the bracket 8400 go the elinchrom litemotiv indirect Octa If you find the separate bracket that hold that part ( I know it is sold separately call Eli ) you fit any of Godox bracket and you will not have that problem any longer. I use the regular bracket for Godox 860 and my old and trusted 360 Godox. With that modification.

@AnthonyToglife

Жыл бұрын

Thanks for the comment @Cesare Bonazza. With respect to the first test, I'm not sure what you're meaning behind needing to use a reflector, because that isn't true at all to get a proper meter reading. Keep in mind, the video was comparing the two light sources, so even if your statement was correct, any bounce or interference would have occurred for both light sources and the test would still be valid, as I'm comparing light sources to each other. Having used flash in that apartment many, many times and metering often, I can absolutely tell you the meter readings were accurate, especially having the dome in, and the walls don't absorb any light, if anything they reflect a lot of light but that has minimal bearing on the meter reading with the dome in. If I still lived there I would prove it to ya, but I don't, so you'll just have to take my word for it. ;-)

If the 400 goes out, that's it! No light. If one single ad200 goes out ....you can finish your day with some limitations but the day can go on.

@AnthonyToglife

Жыл бұрын

Very, very good point @Ohm Improvement! Redundancy is key in this game!

Would the modeling light on ad400 constrict pupils at 1-2 meters? Shot in a dark living room the other day with ad300 and the modeling light was not strong enough to close down the pupils enough to show the blue irises. Was disappointing. Thinking of going full constant light but maybe not.

@AnthonyToglife

4 ай бұрын

The modeling light on the AD400 is almost a stop and a half brighter than that of the AD300, so depending on the modifier you’re using, the AD400 modeling light can definitely be bright enough to restrict pupils. That being said, it wouldn’t hurt to pick up a continuous light for this purpose. Even something affordable like a 60w light would serve the purpose.

@rockj8197

4 ай бұрын

That's a great idea. I did order the ad400 so i'll see how it works out but a constant light would be cheaper and more effective. Would only need in an inside environment so would always have a power source. Actually the Nanlight Fs 300-B is on sale right now. Thanks again!

@AnthonyToglife

4 ай бұрын

You’ll definitely want something battery-powered. It can be a hassle finding a plug for a light, especially when it’s sole purpose is to restrict the iris. 😀

What bracket did you use to hold your flash meter?

@AnthonyToglife

Күн бұрын

It was just a cheap cell phone holder @DMW5533.

What’s that bag name?

@AnthonyToglife

2 жыл бұрын

@Amerson Griffin... www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/1346499-REG/ruggard_psb_144b_journey_44_dslr_shoulder.html

Saying 'iso' is correct, btw. Years ago Tony Northrup had a mini-rant about it. You can go to the website and they say it's based on a Greek word meaning equal. "Because 'International Organization for Standardization' would have different acronyms in different languages (IOS in English, OIN in French for Organisation internationale de normalisation), our founders decided to give it the short form ISO. ISO is derived from the Greek 'isos', meaning equal. Whatever the country, whatever the language, we are always ISO."

@AnthonyToglife

2 жыл бұрын

@Brent O'Dell, yeah, I saw that video you're talking about. The reference I made in this video was to Vanessa Joy's video where she says saying eye-so is technically correct but photographers for years have been saying I-S-O and that saying it that way is culturally correct. And that folks who say eye-so sound like a noob.

@BrentODell

2 жыл бұрын

@@AnthonyToglife Oh, Vanessa... lol

EYESO sounds Afro… just sayin. 👊🏾🧔🏾 Great video, man.

@AnthonyToglife

2 жыл бұрын

Ayeee @Idris Fashan, thanks man!

I'm very suprised (in a negative way) that given the huge popularity of the Godox flashes (ad200 in particular) as well as the duration they (the adb2 and the ad400) has been out in the market, not many of the youtubers that has actually done a direct comparison like what you just did. I remember a while ago before I pulled the trigger on the 1st Ad200 flash, I was also considering the ad400, searching for a video like this. Again, to my surprise in a negative way, I found only 1 video, and it wasn't done in English. I have to turn on youtube Auto generated English which translate very poorly, in order to understand what the presenter was trying to say. Nonetheless, I got the main thing I wanted to know from that video, was that ADB2 was about 1/3 stop less powerful than the Ad400, which matches what you've said. With the full awareness of that, I went with the Ad200 anyway with Robert hall's recommendations from one of his video. I have to give it to you for the amount of work and detail comparisons you've made between them. The reason why I was searching for this kind of comparison video again (not in a high hope, but surprised to find yours) was because I'm getting my 2nd Ad200. Your video strengthen my confidence on the the decision I've made to go with the 1st Ad200 was correct, as well as the getting the 2nd Ad200 that's I have just placed my order yesterday. Needless to say, the ADB2 will be in the shopping cart soon. Lastly, I just want to say, thank you, and yeah, it's about time !

@AnthonyToglife

2 жыл бұрын

I was surprised too @Apa Macam! I was curious since I had both and was looking for some vids just out of curiosity. When I realized there wasn't really any, I knew I had to change that, lol. To this day I generally still recommend to people asking to go the AD200/AD-B2 route! I just think the versatility in having two flashes/lighter setup when you need it is truly beneficial over having just the one AD400. I'm happy to hear that your path worked out for you, and it's always rewarding to know one of my videos helped someone, regardless of how much. I appreciate you.

Eye so.... LMAO.

@AnthonyToglife

Жыл бұрын

"Eye so" all day every day @Carlos Rey, lol.