Speed lights are okay, but there are times when you need a
little more flash power to light the subject the way you want it to and these
situations require a flash unit with a little more oomph. You could use
multiple speed lights to light the subject but this requires more equipment
besides additional speed lights of course. Rather than having a multiple speed
light set up I now use a powerful single flash unit, and this is the Godox
Witstro AD200.
The Godox Witstro AD200 is as powerful as three individual
speed lights, and whilst a three speed light set up is more versatile (you can
gang them together to create a single light, you can place them around the
subject, you can alter the lighting ratios etc.) the AD200 is the better option
when you only want only need a single light source.
The AD200 is a neat and compact unit with its own inbuilt
battery, which means you don’t have to faff around with external power packs
and cables resulting in a tidier set up. The battery is a single cell unit that
holds enough juice for a several hundred full power pops – which is pretty
impressive.
As well as full manual mode the AD200 has TTL mode, which
makes it perfect for shooting on the fly and those run and gun style
situations. I use the AD200 for event photography and party photography and the
AD200 really shines in these circumstances. In fact, I would say the AD200 is
the best flash I have used for these types of photography.
The AD200 is an off camera flash only (i.e. you can’t put it
on your camera’s hot shoe) but it is small and light enough to hand hold so you
don’t need to use a light stand or have an assistant with you. The AD200 has an
inbuilt wireless receiver so you don’t need to use an off camera cord either.
The Godox Witstro AD200 is a fantastic external flash unit,
and now I have had the chance to use one for a few months now I can honestly
say that I wouldn’t be without mine and from what I have read on various
photography forums I am not alone. As good as the Godox AD200 is, it isn’t perfect
and it does have its disadvantages, which many reviews gloss over if indeed
mention them at all. Before pulling the trigger and buying a Godox Witstro
AD200 you need to be aware of the cons of the AD200 and you can find the disadvantages of the Godox Witstro AD200 here or you can see the clip below:-
Despite its shortcomings the Godox Witstro AD200 is an excellent unit
and one I highly recommend.
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