Godox portable

[markyboy.1967]

Im considering buying a portable flash to help with some of my outdoor pet photography. I see various Godox units for sale at various prices. It would only be used on the very odd ocassions so not wanting to spend to much. I see one 600 head and battery etc for around £350-£370 but it doesnt seem to have TTL. How much of an issue would this be and would i be better off biting the bullet and buying the newer 600 with TTL. Anything else with the newer and more expensive model?

 

[Phil V]

Well the newer 600 with ETTL is a much better prospect, but if you really are strapped, and you can afford the gamble of no after sales support, the older units are perfectly good kit.

I've got a Safari 2 and the reason it's worth more than a brand new similar unit is the fact it's backed by Lencarta.

Personally for a similar budget I'd go for an AD360 II (from Lencarta) unless you really need to overpower the midday sun.

 

[markyboy.1967]

I tend to photograph dogs early morning or early evening. Woukd be nice under expose the background a little at these times but have the dog properly exposed. Would the 360 be enough in these situations.

 

[Deleted member 49428]

Portraits or in "action"?

 

[markyboy.1967]

Would only be portraits. Action shots i keep at long range with my 70-200 or the 300f2.8. This is for static type images to underexpose the background the get a bit of colour or to make clouds a bit more dramatic whilst exposing the dog correctly. Cheers.

 

[Deleted member 49428]

Then I'd say the 360 is powerfull enough


Light on shoulder camera left is by the sun. Background is in shadow just to be clear.

 

[Phil V]

Yes.
A speedlight would do mostly at dawn and dusk.

 

[Deleted member 49428]

Gavin Hoey has a video on YouTube in the "take and make......" series on doing portraits in harsh sunlight using flash. Because of the different modifier on the 600ws flash it actually didn't give more light.
Really annoying my links doesn't work when I post them from this unit

 

[TimHughes]

There is also the AD200 that may do the trick

 

[markyboy.1967]

Yes.
A speedlight would do mostly at dawn and dusk.

I have an SB900 which is fine most of the time however i would like to have that little bit extra headroom.

 

[Phil V]

I have an SB900 which is fine most of the time however i would like to have that little bit extra headroom.

The 360 should be plenty.

 

[T_J_G]

There is also the AD200 that may do the trick

I'd go for this, well within budget including a trigger. Light enough to carry. No extra batteries, cables etc. And plenty of power for dawn and dusk shots.

 

[markyboy.1967]

Thanks folks. Im going to go with the Lencarta AD360 as it will do wgat i require from it and is mire portable. Cheers.

 

[sk66]

I have 2 AD200s and an AD360... I generally prefer to use the 200s. One AD200 is about equiv. to 3 SB900's (w/ fresnel head) and about 60-70% of an AD360 (with bare bulb).

 

[RJ Bradbury]

I own the Pixapro Hybrid 360 II (aka the AD 360 II) and it's a great little light. Plenty of power, HSS and built in receiver. Will be adding a second one when I can.

The AD200's look interesting also.

 

[sk66]

I own the Pixapro Hybrid 360 II (aka the AD 360 II) and it's a great little light. Plenty of power, HSS and built in receiver. Will be adding a second one when I can.

The AD200's look interesting also.

The AD200 is nice because the battery is internal, it seems to last a long time as well (no external pack/cables etc)... it's a great little "in-between" flash/strobe.
AD360 if you need a little extra power. Indoors, proper studio heads are still preferable IMO.