Hi Roy, I just wanted to say I really like ur content. All the info you provide is really usefull for a guy just starting out with photography as a hobby. I buy used like my 5D mk4 and 24-70L , 16-35L and a 70-200L. Youre channel is so much better than most of the other channels out there. You know youre stuff, you buy youre own gear and dont get it send for free like many others wich are also sponsored to the max. Youre channel is real, honest and made by a hard working person with a real ❤ for what hes talking about. Keep it up mate! 👍📸
Thank you so much for this comment. Really made me smile tonight. Many thanks for your time and glad you enjoy the videos! Great camera set up you have. Good choice. RR
I still have two Vivitar 285's, and they still work! Ah, the good old days....... After initial set up, luckily I don't need to look at the display on my AD200's. I control them from the remote trigger, so as long as I don't need to change the settings from the flash, I never look at the display. Thanks for posting!
@@RoyRiley I think the main difference is the 285 has wide angle capability and maybe more controls. I put metal feet on mine to make them a bit more durable. They were true workhorses!
It was only a few years ago that I finally got my head around off camera flash. My skills were stuck in the days of a Metz 45, the iconic Vivitar 283 (still got it) at arm's length with that cable, or maybe even a slave flash trigger thingy. The Godox system is wonderful, I've gathered 5 685 units, a V1, and the tiddly 350. All so easy to work with via the Xpro controller. A Godox 283 copy would be nostalgic fun...
Another excellent video Roy. The tech side of flash nowadays is little short of miraculous. I can recall using the Bowen monobloc units (my dodgy memory wants to say 200E and 400E models??) and can concur regarding the size and weight etc. A two head kit would come in a really long, awkward hard case that contained stands, heads, brollies and leads etc plus we would often squeeze in a softbox. When in use the footprint was enormous and I can recall a number of times when I tripped over the cables and either fell over or brought the lights crashing to the floor! Portable (?) lighting started out with the Metz hammer head style flashes. 60 CT1 I think. Again, big hefty kit, using the separate battery pack. I can well remember my pride when I bought the 45 CT5 with it's built-in battery and a degree of TTL technology. But today the various options are simply amazing. Power, size, weight and controllability is fantastic. I have 3 Canon speedlites and each one can be used as a master or slave and if I want to use all three off camera I have a Yongnuo controller which sits in the hotshoe and controls all three flashes. The only issue really is my own limitations. As I rarely use flash, every time I do use them I have to re-learn the controls. A pain in the arse but it would seem to be an inevitable progression of old age 😊. All the best.
Thank you Robert. I appreciate your support! Yes the hammerhead Metz. I seem to remember hearing a story about how someone accidentally dropped one in a fish pond and it blew up taking all the fish with it.. probably urban myth but it’s making me chuckle..
I have the vivitar 3900 (potato masher) which I liked, back in the days. I liked the handle as you could easily carry it with your camera. I wish someone made a similar handle mount flash bracket that you could mount a speedlight on it. Something that would keep your flash and camera together but give you the option to detach the flash and lift it up.
@@GB-AK loved those old vivitars. I built something similar to what you mention a few years ago to cover a political conference. A bit heath robinson but it worked quite well. I’m sure profoto make something but it’s probably the price of a ride on lawnmower.
I still have a Vivitar 283 (although I don't dare mount it on my digital cameras, I use a slave trigger if I ever (rarely) use it). I used to think it was really powerful.
Dont knock the 283 :). Just last year I was so tangled in pocket wizzos q flash qpack and all .. I was going mental. I got a couple of those godox coke cans and a transmitter.. so good, so easy. Ive got a corporate coming up.. might have to boost with the 400.. (I was going to back up with an old elly but its got that special burning smelll) Il use your link x
Afraid not. I probably should but honestly I’m not sure I can handle another app. I’m quite simple. I just like stuff to work without constantly having to fish around in menus or apps or whatever. However for those with more agile brains I’m sure it’s very worthwhile!
You've got some super useful content on your channel! I've learned so much through your videos. Keep up the great work! New sub👍🏼out here supporting growing channels like mine!
Hi Roy, I just wanted to say I really like ur content. All the info you provide is really usefull for a guy just starting out with photography as a hobby. I buy used like my 5D mk4 and 24-70L , 16-35L and a 70-200L. Youre channel is so much better than most of the other channels out there. You know youre stuff, you buy youre own gear and dont get it send for free like many others wich are also sponsored to the max. Youre channel is real, honest and made by a hard working person with a real ❤ for what hes talking about. Keep it up mate! 👍📸
Thank you so much for this comment. Really made me smile tonight. Many thanks for your time and glad you enjoy the videos! Great camera set up you have. Good choice. RR
I still have two Vivitar 285's, and they still work! Ah, the good old days.......
After initial set up, luckily I don't need to look at the display on my AD200's. I control them from the remote trigger, so as long as I don't need to change the settings from the flash, I never look at the display.
Thanks for posting!
Nice! I had a couple of those 285 guns way back in the day.. I seem to remember they did something the 283 didn’t or vice Versa..
@@RoyRiley I think the main difference is the 285 has wide angle capability and maybe more controls. I put metal feet on mine to make them a bit more durable. They were true workhorses!
It was only a few years ago that I finally got my head around off camera flash. My skills were stuck in the days of a Metz 45, the iconic Vivitar 283 (still got it) at arm's length with that cable, or maybe even a slave flash trigger thingy. The Godox system is wonderful, I've gathered 5 685 units, a V1, and the tiddly 350. All so easy to work with via the Xpro controller. A Godox 283 copy would be nostalgic fun...
Another excellent video Roy. The tech side of flash nowadays is little short of miraculous. I can recall using the Bowen monobloc units (my dodgy memory wants to say 200E and 400E models??) and can concur regarding the size and weight etc. A two head kit would come in a really long, awkward hard case that contained stands, heads, brollies and leads etc plus we would often squeeze in a softbox. When in use the footprint was enormous and I can recall a number of times when I tripped over the cables and either fell over or brought the lights crashing to the floor!
Portable (?) lighting started out with the Metz hammer head style flashes. 60 CT1 I think. Again, big hefty kit, using the separate battery pack. I can well remember my pride when I bought the 45 CT5 with it's built-in battery and a degree of TTL technology.
But today the various options are simply amazing. Power, size, weight and controllability is fantastic. I have 3 Canon speedlites and each one can be used as a master or slave and if I want to use all three off camera I have a Yongnuo controller which sits in the hotshoe and controls all three flashes.
The only issue really is my own limitations. As I rarely use flash, every time I do use them I have to re-learn the controls. A pain in the arse but it would seem to be an inevitable progression of old age 😊.
All the best.
Thank you Robert. I appreciate your support! Yes the hammerhead Metz. I seem to remember hearing a story about how someone accidentally dropped one in a fish pond and it blew up taking all the fish with it.. probably urban myth but it’s making me chuckle..
I have the vivitar 3900 (potato masher) which I liked, back in the days. I liked the handle as you could easily carry it with your camera. I wish someone made a similar handle mount flash bracket that you could mount a speedlight on it. Something that would keep your flash and camera together but give you the option to detach the flash and lift it up.
@@GB-AK loved those old vivitars. I built something similar to what you mention a few years ago to cover a political conference. A bit heath robinson but it worked quite well. I’m sure profoto make something but it’s probably the price of a ride on lawnmower.
I still have a Vivitar 283 (although I don't dare mount it on my digital cameras, I use a slave trigger if I ever (rarely) use it).
I used to think it was really powerful.
The 283 was and probably still is a classic! Took mine around the world with me a few times and it didn’t miss a beat
Thanks Roy very informative. I do use my speedlites and they are Canons. Again thank you.
Thanks JR. hope keeping well. R
Dont knock the 283 :). Just last year I was so tangled in pocket wizzos q flash qpack and all .. I was going mental. I got a couple of those godox coke cans and a transmitter.. so good, so easy. Ive got a corporate coming up.. might have to boost with the 400.. (I was going to back up with an old elly but its got that special burning smelll) Il use your link x
Thanks Sam 🙏. All power to you. R
Enjoy your presentation, very educational!
Thanks Jack! Much appreciated. R
Great info! I am just starting to look into flashes. This was much appreciated! Can the AD400 be used indoors as well? Thanks!
They can all be used indoors or outdoors. Cheers. R
@@RoyRiley thanks!
Thanks for a very informative video Roy.
Cheers Jim!
Any plans to do a vid about soft boxes, light modifiers etc?
It’s on the list but I’m quite time poor at the moment
@@RoyRiley it'll be defiantly worth the wait
This would be a great topic!
Have you tried the godox iPhone app?
Afraid not. I probably should but honestly I’m not sure I can handle another app. I’m quite simple. I just like stuff to work without constantly having to fish around in menus or apps or whatever. However for those with more agile brains I’m sure it’s very worthwhile!
@@RoyRiley It's not that complicated, but it does take a bit of getting used to.
You've got some super useful content on your channel! I've learned so much through your videos. Keep up the great work! New sub👍🏼out here supporting growing channels like mine!
Cheers man. Much appreciated. R