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You mean, he didn't think of that and compare them properly? Jeez
Certainly does not sound like the front to front softbox method of determining power output
Mike
You mean, he didn't think of that and compare them properly? Jeez
Cheers Tel. This video confirms comments above - total light output of the AD600-Pro is the same as the AD600, but more evenly distributed
He's probably right but I wouldn't rely on that video, the photos are using different reflectors which makes no sense as a comparison.
He's probably right but I wouldn't rely on that video, the photos are using different reflectors which makes no sense as a comparison.
He is using the standard reflector for each which does make sense
I see your point but the comparison highlights the difference between the standard reflectors and not the heads.
Given that we were talking about output and that you're not going to replace all your modifiers it's the latter comparison which is the useful one.
I see your point but the comparison highlights the difference between the standard reflectors and not the heads.
Given that we were talking about output and that you're not going to replace all your modifiers it's the latter comparison which is the useful one.
The new one comes as standard with a reflector, in the USA most of the AD600s come with a standard reflector and as you would expect optimal performance with the genuine article then standard is a valid comparison IMHO i.e. no replacement needed
Mike
Just tried something that I may need to use and that is shooting at 10 frames a second it does not miss a beat at 1/16 power, at 5fps i lost one or 2 at 1/8 power but hit everything at 1/16 + 0.7, HSS it just about keeps pace at 5fps at 1/64 but no luck at 10fps
Mike
Be interesting to see how HSS brightness (total ) compares between AD600 and Pro.
You mean you would like me to test it
Mike
Then if you could write it up in 250 words so @HoppyUK can have a month offIf you're at a loose end Mike
I have a list actually...
- HSS total power compared
- total power comparisons, in both Colour and Speed modes
- flash durations graphs Colour mode
- modelling LED brightness
Hours of fun
Not that I'm about to rush into one of these, but I have two citi600 - would you consider adding the pro to them? in particular just thinking it might be good to have a more useful modelling lamp on your key
@HoppyUK read this about colour stability mode https://fujiaddict.com/2018/02/18/godox-ad600-pro-review-part-2-ready-for-prime-time/
so obviously a big point to test
Mike
There are only a few situations where I would consider needing a pure AD600 PRO setup, so currently just added a PRO to my 2 AD600s - issue is yes brighter LED but smaller capacity battery, so either plenty of batteries needed for teh PRO or just where I know a reduced number of shots available
Mike
And another thing Can the battery be charged while the head is actually working?
It's an unusual feature, but you could do that with the AD600 and it's very useful when mains power is to hand. I checked it with a half-charged battery by firing the head at very low power on a timer, once every ten seconds I think, just to make sure it was fully alive. Left it running, then noted that both battery charge indicators went up.
Charger and battery are virtually identical in aperance so I do not see why not, if that is a good ide though is something I would need to ask a battery expert
Mike
I have always found the info given on the Godox lights to be accurate so here are there given durations in standard and colour mode, will obviously test myself as soon as I can @HoppyUK , interestingly as the power gets lower the percentage increase in duration gets greater
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And another thing Can the battery be charged while the head is actually working?
It's an unusual feature, but you could do that with the AD600 and it's very useful when mains power is to hand. I checked it with a half-charged battery by firing the head at very low power on a timer, once every ten seconds I think, just to make sure it was fully alive. Left it running, then noted that both battery charge indicators went up.
I don't really see the point in paying 20% more for the new version... what am I missing?
Sure, maybe they fixed a couple of small issues (more even/efficient) but introduced new ones (smaller battery)... it's not like the original is "bad" in any way (that I'm aware of).
I don't really see the point in paying 20% more for the new version... what am I missing?
Sure, maybe they fixed a couple of small issues (more even/efficient) but introduced new ones (smaller battery)... it's not like the original is "bad" in any way (that I'm aware of).
I don't really see the point in paying 20% more for the new version... what am I missing?
Sure, maybe they fixed a couple of small issues (more even/efficient) but introduced new ones (smaller battery)... it's not like the original is "bad" in any way (that I'm aware of).
Can you use the AD600 whilst the battery is charging???
I did not not that! I thought we needed to buy the AD-AC power adapter.