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Anyone that use this lens in a small studio ? I need one and I need it to be not that heavy .

this is wonderful; thanks for this! how do you decide when to push the iso up vs down? also, the "CLICK HERE TO DOWNLOAD" link doesn't work (not clickable) for the free cheat sheet - hope you could fix that soon! :)

It seems to me that many of your problems would be solved by switching to Profoto. If you are earning a decent living from your wedding photography, you owe it to yourself and to your clients to invest in equipment that will work day-in, day-out. The return on a single wedding presumably is enough for 2 Profoto A10s (and possibly the Air remote). No equipment is 100% reliable, including Profoto, but they have an extensive network of service agents and hire places. The Profoto has another advantage, based on your criticisms of the Godox: the set-up and functionality is the most simple and intuitive of any lighting manufacturer. The menus on both the units and the remotes couldn't be simpler, and the system is very reliable. Everything in clearer - great displays, a minimum of buttons, easily accessible menus. You just have to pony-up the cash. Btw., I have Godox equipment, including a V1, and it hasn't failed me, but then, I am not using it as intensively as you are.

People keep saying oh she showed how her photos look so you know what her style is but to be honest if you were not there you would not know how far off the colorimetry of her photos are. She may have thought that these people were very tan people on a really golden lighted day and when she gets a completely tinted sunglass version of reality for 8k she's going to feel ripped off. She could have just offered to provide the photos with either auto white balance from the camera or Lightroom instead and not really cost any time. Wedding photography is a Service not a Art form in my opinion.

Totally get it, the menu system is convoluted and not well thought out. Profoto is meant to be a lot easier to use. These flashes have been good for me though, just got to think hard every time i use them!

Please consider testing the Godox (yes I know, another Godox!), 860 iii (3). I have never liked the V1 in comparison as it was an obvious take on the Profoto speedlite, albeit 'affordable'. Where I feel the 860 iii, is an improvement to the previous 860 ii (2), in so many ways. There are a few areas where the intuitiveness can still be better, but for a robust, feature-packed light that has a battery that can last 2-3 events without concern, a modeling light that makes more sense AND is again indispensable in darker venues to allow you to see your subject and even help clients take pictures (because there are always those that want their pics NOW). Because I am very active at my gigs and use the Magmod light dome, I have had to replace the metal hot-shoe on my Sony version a few times, the negligible cost ($20) is nothing for a light I have been able to rely on for years now. I have considered getting and trying the Profoto A10, but it has been hard to justify the cost compared to what I have been able to get out of the 860iii's. I have 4, which is less expensive than buying a single A10.

READ THE MANUALS. If you use technology make sure you really know it. That way you can relax and focus on the photography without wrestling with what is going on. Not knowing exactly how to get the best from a device means you are not really free to make the right creative choices. Face up to the task of making the tech work FOR you. It is a habit you know you need to cultivate if you are a professional photographer. Just don’t let it become anything other than an item you can move past.

I was using my V1 at a wedding this past weekend. Had the bride and seven bridesmaids standing there for a picture and I hit a button on the V1 and it went into some funky mode screen I didn't recognize and had to stand there for 5 mins with 8 people looking at me while I hit every button on that flash trying to figure out what the heck I did. So yeah i agree with what said about the confusing menus and too many buttons.

I have a V1 in for repair now as it was failing to fire intermittently and then failed altogether at the end of one seasons use (with only about 4 events covered). Not an overheating issue and puzzled my local camera store. Been in for weeks with little feedback from Godox. If repaired I’ll use it for so long as it then lasts but would not buy again.

Very right on the intuitiveness, it's like the designers brainstormed the ways to make it as least intuitive as possible. Also the label of the button is in between two buttons, I keep inadvertently flashing people passing by lol. AND I WISH THE LOCK WAS A TOGGLE INSTEAD OF HAVING TO HOLD A BUTTON. Having said that, there is no Nikon alternative, it seems the camera brands have given up on speedlights. The Godox system is very capable but still relatively affordable (you can get a whole set of Godox flashes and triggers for the price of one Nikon SB-5000).

Bro… get two Flashpoint nano triggers. Flashpoint has awesome customer service. Same Godox product from Adorama.

Have to agree about the controls when in Manual mode, when in the moment, I find them a pain (esp as I need reading glasses)... But what's the alternative other than ProFoto and selling a kidney?

There is a use case for both. If you need the 1.2 bokeh wide open it’s beautiful. The 1.8 is much easier to carry about and does 85% of what the 1.2 will do. It’s a bargain. But I’d never sell the 1.2 for the wide open 1.2 magic. I’ve taken some of my best photos with it. Great video agreed with you 💯

I have a V1 and the biggest issue for me using it on camera is that some part of my forehead would bump the control wheel and my flash would change mode from TTL to something else. Several times per event. I purchased the Neewer Z2 which is also round but has a completely upgraded interface which is so much simpler. It is cheaper than the V1 and way easier to use.

Many points are fixed by the V1 Pro and the X3 Trigger.

I have another con for you, Luke. UNACCEPTABLE CUSTOMER SERVICE! I bought the Godox V860 Mark III and it worked fine and had all the same pros as your V1s. Then, after about two years, I could not get the flash off the camera. I tried many times and properly, but no. So, not I'm stuck. I go on youtube and found a few photographers with the same problem and found that I could order a new Flash foot and change it my self. I watched those videos and I knew I could do it. So, I go on B&H and look it up. Then, I learned that it is not in stock and it is a custom order, 2-3 !!!MONTHS!!! to receive it!!! I also checked Adorama and my regional dealer Hunt's Photo in MA, same requirements. And, AND, they charge you $20 + shipping and tax for the replacement, because it's out of warranty, Insult to injury. So, I get the foot (3 MONTHS AND 2 DAYS) and notice the connection ribbon is tiny; actually smaller than tiny and also very thin. I think, maybe, about 1/8" wide and really thin. Then I notice the female plug connection on the flash is tiny and actually recessed in a hole/recess of sorts. What does all this connection talk mean, It was EXTREMELY DIFFICULT to try and get the male ribbon into the female plug in the recess of the flash. Also, note that the female plug was not standing up, but rather it was laying flush in the recess. The flash did work, but to this day, I don't really know If I pushed the ribbon all the way in or was put in straight. I took some flash lit focus Bracketing pictures of a flower and it worked, firing the flash each time. But, then it would only fire on the first shot. I think that happened with in camera Stacking, while just bracketing shots was the one that worked each time. I assume all this is user error and I will go over the operations of the flash again and I will ask Olympus about using flash with in camera Stacking vs focus Bracketing. Now, what do I do if I want to add flashes? I do like my transmitter with the LCD and do like the features of the flash; what do I do? I don't know. CAVIET EMPTOR.

the build quality of Yongnuo speed lights is rubbish. I bought a couple and the plastic on both battery doors broke. I had to secure them with Duct tape.

The trigger indeed isn't intuitive. The Godox X Pro is usable and have some great features. I realy like the X3 one but in regards of design they made some special choises lets say. Resently used the V1 from a friend but we couldn't get it to work via the transmitter so we used it on the hotshoe and worked just fine. Buttons and settings arn't intuitive when using it for the first time but i think you can get used to it. Also use the AD400Pro love it will get a AD600 next

Luke I share your dislike of the way the V1 is controlled, I've not had any of the problems you've had but will look out for them. Be interested to see what you choose as replacements.

I have the same problem lately that is not firing , which system will you get next?

I thought I was the only one who was intimidated using the V1. I am glad that I heard it from a professional photographer. I have difficulty sinking in my mind with those buttons every time I use them.

Plus, I don't like click-bait promotions for videos. - BAK -

I don't think it is Godox's fault that you cannot or will not read a manual. Godox has a new X3 trigger that may be easier for you. And Westcott sell round-had flashes, but I don't know how easy they are to use. If you write the basic settings on a card and put it in the flash case, you might speed up the "turn on" process. Finally, look up Markus' video on the AD100 Godox. If your flash in on a stand, the AD100 may be perfect. -- BAK --

Not sure about your problems Luke, but I love my V1. Have used it for two years on all of my gigs/events/portraits and outdoor HSS fill-flash. Never had an issue. I also use the more expensive trigger that you have and it's really great. I'm also trying the smaller, cheaper TT350n flash - they are really awesome. When I shoot gigs outdoors, I have one flash on each of my Z nikons. These little square flashes are great because they have full TTL, and most importantly HSS. I use the Nikon 28mm, AFS 1.4E lens. Even outdoors in bright light those small flashes synch right up to 1/8000th sec. I use the eneloop pro rechargeable AA batteries and I get as many shots out of those as I do for the V1 rechargeable battery. Not sure why you find them confusing - once you've reset the settings a few times, it's normally dialled into your brain. I think anything else is going to cost you a fortune.

With the z6iii out and prices on older bodies going down, im debating to upgrade from my z6. I shoot occasionally so im really trying to justify buying the one instead of the z6ii. Dont get me wrong, it being new w/ better tech justifies the price but for what I do, I think the z6ii would be the way to go and then use that price difference and get a nice prime.

You get what you pay for. If you pay 20% of the price of a ProFoto ($200 instead of $1000), you'll get... I'd say ... _more_ than 20% of a ProFoto. Just don't expect the same quality for a fifth of the price. Godox flashes are in my opinion the currently best option for amateur photographers - especially because they offer a "complete" system of flash equipment from speedlights to studio flashes. And they can all be used in combination, and you can also for example use a Godox Nikon flash trigger to trigger a Godox Sony flash. However as a professional photographer who uses the equipment for multiple events a week, you'll probably want to invest a bit more money.

Rectangular heads give a perfectly even spread - if you use them right. Do you really think we put up with uneven coverage before round heads lol?!

Mostly good points and just a skill issue. That's not bad at all.

Be a man, just learn how to use them and stop whining on youtube

I've seen comments about the hot shoe plate being too flimsy. I really really like that the hot shoe plate on the flash is a weak point. Stick with me here... I had a camera sitting on the edge of an office chair and watched it topple off the edge and land on the flash at the worse angle. The hot shoe plate completely tore off the flash. I was infuriated. Then I realised the amount of load that went through the camera's hot shoe and was thankful that the top of the camera wasn't trashed. I found that I could find replacement hot shoe plates for the godox online for about $20. 4 screws and 1 cable (2 minutes work) and good as new. I haven't broken one since, but keep a spare. I really don't want the hot shoe plate to be stronger than my camera's hot shoe!

When you dont know the guide number of the flash and just say "its powerful" hense the too much to know. If your using them continually, it should be second nature.

You are based in Canada, right? Maybe try Wescott?

I have the V1 with the X2T and love it, haven't had any issues.

Round heads seem to be the trend these days. If you dont care about even lighting then they work fine ... 🦘

Mine work really well. Might be a "user" problem. You can pick up low mileage Nikon flashes for (SB600,700,900) for even less that a new Godox. Click Bait perhaps?

Sounds like user error. I love my ad100, 200, v1 and the 860 with the xpro transmitter. I can control all 4 at the same time from the transmitter.

Another clickbait video. There are actually more good points listed than bad. Most flashes with that level of functionality have that many buttons. “Not intuitive”. If you’ve used it for that long, maybe the issue is the flash? You then said yourself it’s easy when you figure it out.

I think this is a lot of user density and not the flash. Hundreds of thousands of people use this flash and don’t have any of these issues. It’s weird blaming the flash for your inability to learn something. Nevertheless Newer versions and newer triggers have a simplified interface.

Agree on the wheel issue. I've been using three of those flashes in my studio also for around two years and on one of them the wheel also kinda died more or less instantly. Not an issue for me, as I control everything with the remote control anyway and if I wanna use on on the camera controlled manually, I just pick one of the flashes where the wheel is still working 😅 But yes. It really sucks. And AFAIK the V1Pro still has the same control dials. The problem is: AFAIK there's no real alternative so far except locking yourself into the profoto system, which I definitely won't do. As for usability, dials, menues etc.... Didn't bother me that much. As soon as everything was set up as I wanted it, controlling the flashes over the remote always felt easy. Changing stuff on the flashes directly or changing something on the setup on the other hand that not. But I guess that's more because I only do that every couple of months or so and have to relearn it in general 😁

I have a couple V1’s, the AD100, 200 & 400… plus all trigger types! Been using them for years… besides braking the screen on one of the V1s, I’ve not had any issues. IMO they are great…

I wish nikon would make a new flash with modern features like a rechargeable battery and hotshoe radio trigger. I hear the v1 pro has more consistency in exposure than lower end flashes and it is more resistant to overheating but the wheel is still weird, like too smooth and you can't really feel how many steps you are going up or down. I don't really get why they use a wheel instead of an up and down button. The power either goes up or down, why not use buttons?

Which lense would you guys recomend for Sony a7III? I want to shoot weddings, baptisms and birthday parties. Is the Sigma 24-70 2.8 or Tamron 28-75 2.8 a good option?

If you haven't yet add the Godox AD100Pro. These things are amazing. When you need a few shots of flash even in full sun these little pop can size lights are amazing. Get the magnetic accessories and wow just wow. The only big flaw is they will over heat quickly when using high speed sync but again to pull out for shoots here and there they are absolutely amazing. There is also this great dome you can get which do great job of lighting up a room.

You were just unlucky My 2x V1's works great. Get the Pro version

I currently shoot with 1 godox V1-N and 2 Godox ad-200's and absolutely love them. I would like something more powerful though, i am thinking of selling the 200's to help fund the ad600. The V1 i am definitely keeping

You should make a video on how you should 35mm film

I was reminding myself of this video so many times the last couple of week. So thank you for this. I adore the images and quality of the 85mm 1.2. And it just feels like it would make much more of a difference to go from 1.8 to 1.2 on the 85mm than on the 50mm, currently not owning any 1.2. That damn 85mm 1.2 just attracts me like crazy. I don't really know what it is. Maybe mainly imagination of what I could do with it. But in the end.... Going through all the pictures I took in my field, checking the most used focal lengths, where and why more separation would really shine, the spaces I usually shoot in... I just had to confess to myself that I'd love to put the 85mm 1.2 to great use, but will actually be able to do so with the 50mm 1.2 way more often. So now I'm looking forward to receiving that 50mm 1.2 very soon... ...and maybe get that 85mm 1.2 somewhen later. as you might too ...what you're describing at 4:36 so honestly applies also to my fear 😅💜🙈

When looking for a photographer, everyone you know suddenly becomes close friends. I had very good friends of my brother who got the prices from a wedding that I photographed 2 years ago and wanted exactly that price. I said yes because I wanted to do a favor, that was my biggest mistake. 1000 extra requests and in the end they were ungrateful because I didn't stay at the party longer and took photos for free because we knew each other. From now on, only fixed discounts for everyone and that's it! One of the special requests: I had to re-edit all the photos of the groom because the color of the bow tie didn't look 100% like the real thing = a little less red. I've never heard of anything like that before, I was so pissed off.