Recommendations for a portable strobe

[Dfive]

GODOX 360 Review :

http://www.englishphotographer.com/godox-ad360-pb960-battery-flash-review/

GODOX 180 Review :

http://flashhavoc.com/cheetah-cl180-godox-ad180-review/


Makes me want to go out and get the 360 Tmrw !

Anyone used these ???

 

[daredevil123]

GODOX 360 Review :

http://www.englishphotographer.com/godox-ad360-pb960-battery-flash-review/

GODOX 180 Review :

http://flashhavoc.com/cheetah-cl180-godox-ad180-review/


Makes me want to go out and get the 360 Tmrw !

Anyone used these ???

Heard from some of my friends that the 360 is very prone to blowing... but personally haven't tried it, so take it with a pinch of salt.

 

[Dfive]

Heard from some of my friends that the 360 is very prone to blowing... but personally haven't tried it, so take it with a pinch of salt.

Good to know, thank you..... Ive googled but can't find anything.

HOWEVER.... I'd guess ( emphasis on guess ) that it may be like any Halogen work light that builders use... or other constant lighting studio lights = rule being if the bulb filament is hot you don't move the light or it may blow. i.e. give it 3-5mins to cool down.

Anyone else used or know anyone using - they look appealing really.

 

[daredevil123]

Good to know, thank you..... Ive googled but can't find anything.

HOWEVER.... I'd guess ( emphasis on guess ) that it may be like any Halogen work light that builders use... or other constant lighting studio lights = rule being if the bulb filament is hot you don't move the light or it may blow. i.e. give it 3-5mins to cool down.

Anyone else used or know anyone using - they look appealing really.

I would think it must be the cooling mechanisms, or the lack of, especially when you pack so much power into a small package. BTW, when I heard blowing, it was not the flash tube, but the internals getting fried.

If you do get it, just remember to take it easy on the shutter release and not shoot like you are on a victoria secrets set.

 

[Dfive]

I would think it must be the cooling mechanisms, or the lack of, especially when you pack so much power into a small package. BTW, when I heard blowing, it was not the flash tube, but the internals getting fried.

If you do get it, just remember to take it easy on the shutter release and not shoot like you are on a victoria secrets set.

Cool thx for tip

Separate note - I WISH I was on the Victoria Secrets Set... LOL !!!

 

[foxguy]

Cool thx for tip

Separate note - I WISH I was on the Victoria Secrets Set... LOL !!!

Hi, just wanted to know if you have tried it? i am also looking for portable strobe lighting.

 

[pushypin]

I am using the Godox AD180.Fast recycle time and the battery pack can be use on Nikon flash too.But its the High speed sync that draw me to this flash.Right now i dont think there's many portable flash that offer high speed sync.So far i am very happy with the performance except my first battery is not holding charge and the dealer do an exchange for me.Here the pict :

 

[pushypin]

Sorry too long didnt post,forgot how to attach pict.Here u go:

Shot with a 50mm+Godox AD180+A secret modifier!!
The power can be control via a optional remote that u attach on your camera.Price is affordable too at about $50 unlike the profoto air-remote which cost $400!! Bro Dfive..i can guarantee you will be poison deep deep if u see more of my sample picts : )

 

[Dfive]

Got it... the AD360 is the way to go - The AD360 is really Amazing.... great output! and just use my SB-900 as a slave (2nd light) ( getting an umbrella shortly )

( High speed sync on Nikon requires some more equipment however.... so allow another $100-130 to get the Stratos 2 Set from Phottix )

also see here :

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3nzacHGsJr4

 

[pushypin]

Bro,dont get umbrella la unless you are talking about parabolic umbrella. Get the original multi function softbox!! Worth every of the $50 spend!!

Got it... the AD360 is the way to go - The AD360 is really Amazing.... great output! and just use my SB-900 as a slave (2nd light) ( getting an umbrella shortly ) ( High speed sync on Nikon requires some more equipment however.... so allow another $100-130 to get the Stratos 2 Set from Phottix ) also see here : http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3nzacHGsJr4

 

[eow]

U using cell 2 for hss?

 

[Dfive]

U using cell 2 for hss?

Cellis ? its got Canon only.

 

[Dfive]

Bro,dont get umbrella la unless you are talking about parabolic umbrella. Get the original multi function softbox!! Worth every of the $50 spend!!

Sorry ... ya silly me..... I mean will be getting a soft box.... prob 27".

 

[pushypin]

If you have the space and the budget,a parabolic umbrella is also a good idea.I find the parabolic umbrella can give me a much more softer light compare to the softbox. You will get a very unique catchlight on the eyes too..

Sorry ... ya silly me..... I mean will be getting a soft box.... prob 27".