Using my Sekonic light meter I have tested the Godox AD200 against its bigger brother the AD360 as well as the trusty Godox v860ii. For the bare bulb test I have used the same 5" standard reflector. For the Fresnel head I did not use any modifier. Testing was done from a distance of 3m. Godox V860ii @ 35mm The main addition is colour stability mode which keeps the colour temperature within 100 Kelvin. This is not really an issue wedding photographers will care about but if you are a studio/commercial photographer then this could be a feature you want to pay for.

The speedlight head outputs directional control of the light. It works well with many light modifiers, particularly when I choose MagMod light modifiers. The MagGrip fits over the fresnel head and helps to create a versatile flash kit. Built-in wireless receiver: control triggering power level, alert beep with optional wireless transmitter. Compatible with Nikon, Canon, Sony, Olympus, and Fuji TTL.The AD series is not to be confused with a traditional speedlite unit that can be mounted on a camera hotshoe. It has no hotshoe connection, so must be controlled either via sync cable (3.5mm or USB wireless control port) or (better option) Godox’s 2.4ghz Wireless-X system. This comes either through a master flash unit (like the V1 unit I recently reviewed) or via a wireless flash trigger (I use the X-Pro). The AD200 Pro offers up to 200Ws of power, three times more powerful than a typical on-camera flash. Using an optional wireless transmitter, the built-in wireless system is the most common method to fire the flash. You can wirelessly control TTL functions 8: Consistent Color Throughout the Entire Power Range The reason I use the AD200’s indoors rather than speedlights is simply because of the power. And by that I don’t mean I shoot at full power. No no! That’d be retina scorching after a while. As I said, I’m not going to ramble on about specs but for a review, it does make sense to at least list the most important features: Power

The Godox AD200Pro flash may be the perfect flash for photography. With its powerful 200Ws of power, robust build quality, and versatility, the Godox AD200 Pro offers unparalleled lighting performance in a compact form.

These travel bags used a pretty basic lighting setup. I put them on the floor in my home and pointed the flash head at our white ceiling to get a soft, shadowless light on the products. In most cases, you’ll use your flash trigger to control your exposure settings, but some impressive core features are available on the rear digital panel. 3: Plenty of power Making the power adjustable to 1/10th stops means you have to take more steps to set a new power for manual outputs. 4: Improved Color Consistency The photo above was taken just before sunset with a single Godox AD200 using the Magmod & Maggrid/Magsphere from camera left. And single AD200 behind the bride & groom with fresnel head, no modifier.

The speedlight, fresnel head is by far the most useful for weddings due to the plethora of light modifiers available already.It is worth noting that the AD200 Pro does have a recessed LCD screen which should help though I still remain sceptical it would survive a 2m drop. The stable color mode is particularly helpful in product photography. If you’re taking photos of a bottle of Coca-Cola, then the red logo better be “Coke” red. 9: Compact Design The Maggrip fits over the Fresnel head. Just make sure you take care and don’t cover the heat vents. The Maggrip does JUST about fit over the H200R head but it’s not recommended. I’ve seen plenty of people split the rubber this way.

It’s powerful enough to compete with studio flashes and doesn’t require a power cable that may trip you as you move around the studio. The Godox AD200Pro can make 1/10th stop incremental power changes instead of the 1/3rd stop increments on the Godox AD200. Flash power can now be controlled by 1/10 increments and minimum power is now 1/256 rather than 1/128 on the original Godox AD200. Technically not a Godox AD200 accessory but I think it’s fair to say that this is the light modifier of choice for most wedding photographers. Event photographers, particularly wedding photographers, rely upon it as a reliable staple in their flash kit. It has a compact form that produces plenty of light for an all-day event.

Photographers have a love/hate relationship with beeping flashes. You can easily turn off the beep with a couple of settings. Press the C/fn button on the top right corner to bring up the function menu. It supports 1/256 power, whereas the Godox AD200 only goes down to 1/128. 3: More Precise Power Adjustments The bare bulb head produces a soft light for wider area coverage, while the Speedlite produces a more directional light with defined shadows. I know, it sounds dramatic, but it’s true. Photographers get inspired by many different things, but having 200 w/s in a compact-size strobe truly redefined off-camera lighting for me and immersed me into an entirely different world of creativity. Godox AD200 Specifications I have a lot of flashes and strobes to use, but most of my work relies upon the Godox AD200Pro. I use it for product photography and portraits.