Godox AD200

Iansky

Senior Member
Is there anyone out there using this flash unit?

I am interested in this for off camera flash with controller and with the bare bulb / reflector dish for group shots and dish diffuser for portraits.

I would appreciate any feedback from owner / users.
 

Fortkentdad

Senior Member
Yes - just got the AD200 as a Christmas gift so not a lot of time to use it. I have several other Godox flash units as listed in my signature.

I have just had one chance to get it out of the box and try it out.

It is an unusual design - comes with both a big bulb and more standard style flash interchangeable unit.

It is not designed to be camera mounted (although on the Godox user's Facebook page I follow there are several who have work-arounds to mount it on a camera - for me it is too big for a camera mount. Best I could imagine would be on a proper flash bracket on your camera.

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I used it to light up the fish in this tank. I was amazed at how quickly it recycled. The reflector is just sitting on the unit - I do have the proper "S-Bracket" designed to hold the AD200 and any bowen accessory, but just found it too easy to slide the reflector over the flash and it just sat there.

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And thought I'd go fisheye for fishies
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Much more experienced users at the Godox User group on Facebook
https://www.facebook.com/groups/godoxusergroup
 

Fortkentdad

Senior Member
I also got the X-Pro receiver for Christmas
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This is a definite upgrade over the X-1 Trigger.

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There are a few extra bells and whistles on the X-Pro and more capacity for even more groups, but they both would give control over multiple off camera flash unit - the X-Pro is just bigger and easier to work with.

It does not have the pass through hot shoe which may be a deal breaker if having a flash on the camera matters.

I did get a chance to use the X-Pro while on my Christmas vacation and I like it and would recommend it over the X-1, not that much of a price difference and is much easier to fiddle with the settings, especially if shooting manual and making adjustments on the fly.


Depending on your needs you may want to look at the AD-360 which is bigger and more powerful than the AD-200 but not as convenient. It has a bigger portable battery unit that connects via a cable. If shooting outside or you need more power the AD-360 may be an option. I have found that I rarely ever need that much light. On the upside, when toned down to 1/8 or less, recycle time is superfast. I used it to shoot a group of daycare workers on an outdoor play structure - dealing with the sun to their backs I was able to get the shot with the AD-360 in a parabolic umbrella diffuser (my favourite 'softbox').
 

Iansky

Senior Member
Thanks FKD, I am thinking of getting an AD200 kit that sells for around £359 here it comes with the flash / X1-Ts controller and other accessories so your images and feedback is very useful and I look forward to more images using the unit as you shoot and post them.

having looked at the X-Pro controller (£53 here in UK) I might just go for the flash with some accessories and add this trigger to it -
https://www.amazon.co.uk/Godox-AD20...F8&qid=1515249367&sr=8-7&keywords=godox+AD200
 
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Fortkentdad

Senior Member
Thanks FKD, I am thinking of getting an AD200 kit that sells for around £359 here it comes with the flash / X1-Ts controller and other accessories so your images and feedback is very useful and I look forward to more images using the unit as you shoot and post them.

https://www.amazon.co.uk/AD200-Prot...8&qid=1515248913&sr=8-11&keywords=godox+ad200

That kit would cover it. You will not be disappointed.
If you only have one or two Godox flashes to control the smaller X1 will do fine. The bigger one is just that much more convenient.

There is a receiver that looks very similar to the X1 (called Godox X1N-R) that will allow you to shoot most Nikon flashes (and others I've found too). So if you have other speedlights you can put them to work too.
 

Horoscope Fish

Senior Member
... There is a receiver that looks very similar to the X1 (called Godox X1N-R) that will allow you to shoot most Nikon flashes (and others I've found too). So if you have other speedlights you can put them to work too.
Now MY ear's have perked up... Could I use this this controller/trigger combination with my existing Yongnuo flashes?

If it matters TTL compatibility is of no concern to me since I don't TTL with off-camera flash.

I'd like to switch over to an all-Godox OCF system, and if I could use some of my Yongnuo flashes while I make that transition, that would be awesome.

Thanks in advance!
 

Fortkentdad

Senior Member
Now MY ear's have perked up... Could I use this this controller/trigger combination with my existing Yongnuo flashes?

If it matters TTL compatibility is of no concern to me since I don't TTL with off-camera flash.

I'd like to switch over to an all-Godox OCF system, and if I could use some of my Yongnuo flashes while I make that transition, that would be awesome.

Thanks in advance!

I'm not sure as I have no Yongnuo flashes to test. Tell me what your flash model(s) is and I'll ask on the Godox User's FB page if any are shooting with that combo. It is a pretty active group, someone somewhere knows.

So far the R1 has triggered everything I've thrown at it.

As for TTL - as long as the subject stays put M works great - but I've found that by putting two flashes shooting to the ceiling on TTL and shooting grandkids at play, I can pretty much light up any corner of the room they run to and get reasonably well exposed shots at faster shutter speed which is important with fast moving preschoolers, it has come in handy. But for more serious shots where the subject is posed - M gives you much more control.
 

Horoscope Fish

Senior Member
I'm not sure as I have no Yongnuo flashes to test. Tell me what your flash model(s) is and I'll ask on the Godox User's FB page if any are shooting with that combo. It is a pretty active group, someone somewhere knows.

So far the R1 has triggered everything I've thrown at it.
That's awesome, thank you! The Yongnuo's I'm primarily concerned with would be the YN565EX and the YN568EX.

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As for TTL - as long as the subject stays put M works great - but I've found that by putting two flashes shooting to the ceiling on TTL and shooting grandkids at play, I can pretty much light up any corner of the room they run to and get reasonably well exposed shots at faster shutter speed which is important with fast moving preschoolers, it has come in handy. But for more serious shots where the subject is posed - M gives you much more control.
I hear grandkids are awesome... All my OCF is for sitting portraits, however. I do use TTL from time to time, but not off-camera stuff.
 

Fortkentdad

Senior Member
Still waiting for a reply - did post the question to the group.

For fun I tried my old Vivitar 2800 flash, and it was able to be triggered, not sure if I had control of the power though.

If there is a Godox dealer in your area you may just want to take one of your flashes to the store and test it out to see. I'll let you know if I hear anything else.

I would think that the flashes are compatible with Nikon cameras and the hotshoe on the receiver is design to trigger Nikon flashes so I would hope so, but who knows?
 

Iansky

Senior Member
Some great info popping up here on the Godox, I am planning on getting the AD200 later in the year to use alongside my Yongnuo 560's so if the controller can fire these as well it will be a real benefit.
FKD, thanks for asking on the Gocox forum and I look forward to seeing what comes back.
 

Fortkentdad

Senior Member
I was not expecting this but the fellow says it didn't work for him.

"Jim: No it will not work with Yongnuo. I too had Yongnuo speedlights and converted to Godox."

If anyone offers a differing opinion I will let you know.
 

Fortkentdad

Senior Member
Ah, now the debate starts

Tim, John and Jim say worked for them.

and the original post that they will not work was clarified saying that
"I misunderstood the original question. Of course the receiver will work with the YN flash's ... but they may have to be put in TTL mode only in order to get the ability to change the settings from the transmitter."

Consensus is that they will work.




 

Horoscope Fish

Senior Member
... Consensus is that they will work.
I'm thinking they will too... I've done some poking around and that seems to be the case. I appreciate you posting the question for me!

EDIT: Well, we're going to find out for sure later this week. I found someone on-campus who can loan me a Godox controller and trigger to test in conjunction with my Yongnuo flashes. Once I know something definite about compatibility, I'll post back and let you know what I found out.
 
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Fortkentdad

Senior Member
I'm thinking they will too... I've done some poking around and that seems to be the case. I appreciate you posting the question for me!

EDIT: Well, we're going to find out for sure later this week. I found someone on-campus who can loan me a Godox controller and trigger to test in conjunction with my Yongnuo flashes. Once I know something definite about compatibility, I'll post back and let you know what I found out.

Real world testing - the best way to know

BTW - just read an honest review of the Godox system : https://seanlara.com/Godox-Flash-Review

She did not like the TT line but the V line get good reviews. I've only used the V line so can't comment.
 

Horoscope Fish

Senior Member
Real world testing - the best way to know

BTW - just read an honest review of the Godox system : https://seanlara.com/Godox-Flash-Review

She did not like the TT line but the V line get good reviews. I've only used the V line so can't comment.
Just wanted to follow up and let you know the Godox X1R Controller and Triggers are working with every flash I've thrown at them. This includes all three Yongnuo flashes I have (YN-468, YN-565 and YN-568) as well as both my Nikon units (SB-400 and SB-700). I'm actually finding the Yongnuo's easier to work with, generally speaking, than I am the SB-700 but it could be that I'm just rusty with the Nikon.

There's a mild learning curve to getting multiple flashes set up and adjusted "just so" using the X1R, but I expected that. And while I never thought I'd care about having a pass-through on the Controller now I'm starting to think it's a nice thing to have and see where I might use it from time to tome.

So there you go: the Godox X1R is working like a champ with my Yongnuo flashes.
 

Fortkentdad

Senior Member
Just wanted to follow up and let you know the Godox X1R Controller and Triggers are working with every flash I've thrown at them. This includes all three Yongnuo flashes I have (YN-468, YN-565 and YN-568) as well as both my Nikon units (SB-400 and SB-700). I'm actually finding the Yongnuo's easier to work with, generally speaking, than I am the SB-700 but it could be that I'm just rusty with the Nikon.

There's a mild learning curve to getting multiple flashes set up and adjusted "just so" using the X1R, but I expected that. And while I never thought I'd care about having a pass-through on the Controller now I'm starting to think it's a nice thing to have and see where I might use it from time to tome.

So there you go: the Godox X1R is working like a champ with my Yongnuo flashes.

I'll let the Godox user groups know the results of your real world testing.

Have fun with the X1T & X1R
 

Iansky

Senior Member
I have now got the AD200 with the XPro controller, the kit came with the dish for bare bulb with diffuser, gels and barn doors with honeycombe grid and bowens holder for flash stand.

It is smaller than expected and really solid without being too heavy, it delivers superb lighting with fast recycle times and consistent exposure - my intention is to use it on a stand and with TTL.

It will provide me a more powerful option when normal strobes with not suffice.

I am very happy.
 
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