Bare Bulb Or Fresnel Head?! (Godox AD200

Bare Bulb Or Fresnel Head?! (Godox AD200 | Flashpoint eVOLV200)

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When it comes to using an AD200 in a modifier the question that people will ask is, "should I use the bare bulb or should I use the fresnel head, or does it matter, can I use either one?" In this video we're going to find out if it matters which one you use.
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@susanpszenitzki3953 Жыл бұрын

I know this video has been out for a year now but it was exactly the information I was looking for and you explained it very well. Thanks so much!

@AnthonyToglife Жыл бұрын

You are most welcome @Susan Pszenitzki! Thank you for watching!

@renevillatoro80 7 ай бұрын

Finally a simple but meaningful explanation, Thanks!

@AnthonyToglife 7 ай бұрын

You are most welcome! 🙏🏾

@steve7210 Күн бұрын

Awesome. I just got my Evolv 200s from Adorama today, and this saved me a lot of time. Thanks!

@AnthonyToglife 20 сағат бұрын

Happy to hear this @steve7210! Thank you so much for watching.

@user-zd3rn2ri3z 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you this was very informative video, I always wondering about the difference about the bulb or the fresnel head. Your video are the first to really point out the difference. I hope you can create another video like this with the real world shootings and point out the difference of bare bulbs vs fresnel head. Thank you!!

@AnthonyToglife 2 жыл бұрын

I will add that to my list and most definitely make a real-world video comparing the two! Thank you for the suggestion!

@alexanderbauer8100 2 жыл бұрын

Great comparison. Thanks for sharing!

@AnthonyToglife 2 жыл бұрын

You're most welcome @Alexander Bauer, thank you for watching and commenting!

@ryanredmond9195 2 жыл бұрын

Great video! Interestingly enough, in the Sharpen video about "Overpowering the Sun" the AD200 with the fresnel head smoked an AD600 when they were both using a shoot-through umbrella, but fell notably behind when they were both placed in softboxes. You touched on the difference of the intensity of light between the ad200 bare bulb and the fresnel head, but it's good to be aware that the modifier itself can additionally make an enormous difference on top of that.

@AnthonyToglife 2 жыл бұрын

I agree 100% @Ryan Redmond. I have modifiers that cut light by 3.5 stops when all levels of diffusion are in (which is usually overkill anyway, lol).

@bigbaddabil Жыл бұрын

Thank you for doing this comparison I too was wondering about this very same difference. Keep up the great work and all the best with you and yours.

@AnthonyToglife Жыл бұрын

You are most welcome @bigbaddabil, thank you very much for the kind words! I haven't done a video like this in a while, I need to get back to it. I love doing this sort of thing.

@jimwlouavl 2 жыл бұрын

Great experiment, Anthony. Thanks for sharing.

@AnthonyToglife 2 жыл бұрын

@Jim Worthington thank you my friend!

@joshmcdzz6925 2 жыл бұрын

Oh you're the one that made me decide between a softbox and umbrella (that mannequin like some 3 years ago when I was getting into photography).. thanks for the comparison..really helpful...I guess out of laziness I hardly switch out the fresnel head..but that green cast is new to me.. never noticed it..

@AnthonyToglife 2 жыл бұрын

@josh McDzz that is so funny, as you can see she's still around assisting me with videos! This comment made my day, thank you!!

@christopherrodriguez7223 2 жыл бұрын

Awesome video I haven’t been so interested in flash but I know it’s because my lack of experience will give it another go with a speed light and see what I can create. Thank you for the video and the thoughts to explore in my photography.

@AnthonyToglife 2 жыл бұрын

@Christopher Rodriguez I truly feel it's important to at least know how to use flash, even if you choose not to use it much. Sometimes natty light can be very restricting in your compositional options and it's nice to have the flexibility of OCF to do whatever you want, not to mention the creative options it opens up. I'm looking forward to seeing some of your flash work. ;-)

@ChuckJ7777 Жыл бұрын

Great video. Thank you for the analysis. It helped me as I had the same questions concerning the lighting and power.

@AnthonyToglife Жыл бұрын

Very nice to hear @ChuckJ7777, I appreciate you watching and commenting.

@jonathan-shops 3 ай бұрын

Truly appreciate you taking the time to do this so I didn't have to. Answered exactly what I was looking for.

@AnthonyToglife 3 ай бұрын

Happy to help! 💪🏾

@kaminobatto Жыл бұрын

This is very informative and the video deserves to get much more reach and likes! Thank you for sharing!

@AnthonyToglife Жыл бұрын

Thank you so much @Yamen Zein, much appreciated!

@recycler60 2 жыл бұрын

Exactly what I was looking for. Thank you so much!

@AnthonyToglife 2 жыл бұрын

You are most welcome @Charles Gossett!

@laframe1016 3 ай бұрын

Thank you for all the hard work on making this video and share it with us

@AnthonyToglife 3 ай бұрын

You are most welcome, thank you for watching!

@nothingventuredvideography Жыл бұрын

Thank you SO much for this! I'm doing an outdoor shoot and this information was key.

@AnthonyToglife Жыл бұрын

You are most welcome @nothingventuredvideography; hopefully your shoot goes well.

@FullStackWithLawrence Ай бұрын

Exactly what I needed to know, and more! Thank you for sharing your knowledge with us 😀

@AnthonyToglife 15 күн бұрын

You are most welcome @FullStackWithLawrence!

@JackBeasleyMedia 2 жыл бұрын

Good video, thanks. It helps me make some educated decisions when I use my new Godox AD200.

@AnthonyToglife 2 жыл бұрын

Happy to hear this @Jack Beasley, glad the video could be of some help!

@apamacam4838 2 жыл бұрын

Such an informative video ! I'm glad I found your channel.

@AnthonyToglife 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you @Apa Macam! I'm happy you're here.

@apstudios01 2 жыл бұрын

Another informative video Anthony. Keep it going brother.

@AnthonyToglife 2 жыл бұрын

As always, thank you Chuck! You know I appreciate your support!

@613dawn Жыл бұрын

Thanks, I did a comparison today with my MS300's and AD200's today. I needed more power for an optical snoot and learned that I get a lot more power out of my AD200 with the fresnel head. When I watched this, it just confirmed my hypothesis.

@AnthonyToglife Жыл бұрын

Yup @Dawn Stafford, fresnel head provides more output, bare bulb provides more even spread. Tools in the kit.

@albertprabowo7195 11 ай бұрын

Is there any difference quality of light between barebulb and round head when using ad200pro? Is it the barebulb produce harsh light compare to round head? Thank you in advance

@SusanneGeert 9 ай бұрын

@@albertprabowo7195 I would love to know this as well @AnthonyToglife I came to this video with the exact same challenge: That I want more power with my optical snoot and uses the AD200 bare bulb now. Another reason I would like to use either round head or fresnel is that I think they (at least the round head) offer modelling light opposed to the bare bulb. And this can be vey helpful with the optical snoot. Let me know if you found out more ;-) Thanks a lot in advance ;-)

@SusanneGeert 9 ай бұрын

@@AnthonyToglife I would love to know this as well @AnthonyToglife I came to this video with the exact same challenge: That I want more power with my optical snoot and uses the AD200 bare bulb now. Another reason I would like to use either round head or fresnel is that I think they (at least the round head) offer modelling light opposed to the bare bulb. And this can be vey helpful with the optical snoot. Let me know if you found out more ;-) Thanks a lot in advance ;-)

@S.Creations1 7 ай бұрын

Nice!! Thanks for making this video.

@AnthonyToglife 7 ай бұрын

You are most welcome! Thanks for tuning in!

@agnethaladuff8559 2 жыл бұрын

Nice talk about using and seeing the difference between the bare bulb and Fresnel Head. Great video.

@AnthonyToglife 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you @Agnetha LaDuff!

@agnethaladuff8559 2 жыл бұрын

@@AnthonyToglife You're very welcome.

@tmewborn1 10 ай бұрын

Excellent Information. Thank You.

@AnthonyToglife 10 ай бұрын

You are most welcome @tmewborn1, thank you for watching!

@iamhassan9943 2 жыл бұрын

Interesting. Simply out of curiosity I did this same test about two weeks ago. Not as technical with the light meter mind you but I came to the same conclusions. Definitely going to start trying out the bare bulb more often.

@AnthonyToglife 2 жыл бұрын

@I Am Hassan curiosity will get ya every time, lol. I didn't start using the bare bulb until I started using the AD-B2, now I'll reach for it a lot more.

@JeffreyJDavis 8 ай бұрын

Thanks bro, very linear and logical flow of information backed up by quantitative information.

@AnthonyToglife 8 ай бұрын

You’re speaking my language! 😂

@JeffreyJDavis 8 ай бұрын

@@AnthonyToglife you must also be an engineer like me 😆

@AnthonyToglife 8 ай бұрын

@@JeffreyJDavis I think in spirit, absolutely. But I've done a lot of analyst work over the years, I'm a data guy through and through, lol.

@simonbanfield6949 Жыл бұрын

Really useful to understand the power output comparison

@AnthonyToglife Жыл бұрын

Happy to hear that @simonbanfield6949, thank you so much for watching and commenting.

@sebastianberes 2 жыл бұрын

Good test, thank you!

@AnthonyToglife 2 жыл бұрын

@Sebastian Bereś you know I love doing this sort of thing! :-D Thanks for watching and commenting my friend.

@user-vr8hy5ss2g 8 ай бұрын

Very practical. Easy to listen to. !!!

@AnthonyToglife 8 ай бұрын

Thank you so much! 🙏🏾

@jonasweiss5817 2 жыл бұрын

Nice analysis. Thank you.

@AnthonyToglife 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you @Jonas Weiss!

@infiniteoneproductions 2 жыл бұрын

The video I didn't know I needed. Always wondered about this but never ran the test. Thank you for putting the work in so I didn't have to lol

@AnthonyToglife 2 жыл бұрын

@Infinite One Productions you know this is the stuff I love, lol. I have one coming soon testing the AD-B2 with the AD400 Pro. :-D

@infiniteoneproductions 2 жыл бұрын

@@AnthonyToglife That should be a good one too. Can't wait.

@romainsalmon 7 ай бұрын

Great video man! It really puts things into perspective when comparing the fresnel head and the bare bulb. Would love to see a similar comparison between using the deflector plate or not in a single and double diffused softbox.

@AnthonyToglife 7 ай бұрын

This video will give you exactly what you’re asking for 😉… kzfaq.info/get/bejne/jdFdpbJnrMjTemg.html

@joseferrufino2271 2 жыл бұрын

So much thank you for making this video, was incredibly helpfull for me! new subscriber!

@AnthonyToglife 2 жыл бұрын

You are most welcome @Jose Ferrufino! Welcome aboard, I drop content like this weekly.

@Dimasphotographer 2 жыл бұрын

Amazing. Thank you! You can expand a little over the model head!

@AnthonyToglife 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you @Dimas Deo! What do you mean by "expand a little over the model head"? I'm not sure what you're referring to...

@rajkrishnaa 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you for a very helpful video.

@AnthonyToglife 2 жыл бұрын

@இராசக் கன்னன் க ச பொ த ச you are most welcome!

@PP-fn1od 2 жыл бұрын

this is excellent - thank you!!

@AnthonyToglife 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you @P P.

@DennisRosenberg 11 ай бұрын

Thanks, very useful video.

@AnthonyToglife 11 ай бұрын

You are most welcome @DennisRosenberg! Thank you for watching and commenting!

@ErnestoSuePhotography 2 жыл бұрын

Great explanation and examples.

@AnthonyToglife 2 жыл бұрын

@Ernesto Sue Photography thanks my guy!

@AndreiRestrepo 5 ай бұрын

Great breakdown! Super interesting as someone that does this exact setup with a 42in ez glow soft box. I went back to using the fresnel head because I dropped the barbule once and had to replace it, but I think the differences for what I do like headshots and just enhancing the ambient light for lifestyle photos typically indoors, the bare bulb would be nicer. Great video!

@AnthonyToglife 5 ай бұрын

I'm too lazy to ever use the bare bulb, lol.

@qh_ent 2 жыл бұрын

Definitely helped me out!

@AnthonyToglife 2 жыл бұрын

@THATCAMERAGUYKAI I did your KZfaq name! Thanks for watching and I'm glad it was helpful.

@africanhistory 2 жыл бұрын

Finally found a video on this topic. I am honestly shocked there is not much difference.

@AnthonyToglife 2 жыл бұрын

Before seeing this video what would of been your prediction @AHS Society?

@andreak4280 2 жыл бұрын

💪🏼💪🏼 👍🏼good info & vid, thank you 🙏🏼

@AnthonyToglife 2 жыл бұрын

You are most welcome @Andrea K, I appreciate you watching and commenting.

@TheSunnySuttons Жыл бұрын

Great job brother!!!

@AnthonyToglife Жыл бұрын

Thank you so much @YogaLifeEtc, much appreciated!

@williamtaylor8806 Жыл бұрын

thanks! good info.

@AnthonyToglife Жыл бұрын

Thank you @williamtaylor8806! 🙏🏾

@Kayotified 2 жыл бұрын

Great straight to the point video, & Ive been using my AD200 pro for probably a year and almost NEVER use the Fresnel head lol & got curious, I think we use the same modifier if thats the Godox collapsible beauty dish... and what Ive learned is that Ive probably been missing out on some power when shooting outside by not using that fresnel. Ill watch out for hotspots & color cast can be fixed in post , but im def gonna try that fresnel head soon !

@AnthonyToglife 2 жыл бұрын

It's always interesting to hear how other folks use the same thing @Kayotified, for the longest time I only used the fresnel head, lol. It was more so out of habit/laziness haha. That beauty dish is the Glow EZ Lock brand, likely very similar to the Godox one.

@Kayotified 2 жыл бұрын

@@AnthonyToglife Sorry , mine is also the Glow EZ one , im so used to saying Godox everything lol but I do find that interesting as well which btw i just watched a video on a guy using the godox ad-s7 reflector on his ad200 & im gonna try that as well becuase its collecting dust. Maybe you should make a vid on the different modifiers you've used. I typically keep the GlowEZ beauty dish on & it might be time to switch it up. I been thinking about Umbrellas too 🤔

@Kayotified 2 жыл бұрын

Ad-S2* is what i meant , it came with the pro package from amazon

@williamroberson-qq7bl 3 ай бұрын

Thank You ..Keep It up

@AnthonyToglife 3 ай бұрын

Much appreciated, thank you!

@JB-ou6fl Жыл бұрын

This video is very helpful. I am now a new subscriber to your channel.

@AnthonyToglife Жыл бұрын

Thank you so much @JB-ou6fl, I'm happy to have you here!

@tomsaros7793 2 жыл бұрын

Great video!

@AnthonyToglife 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you @Tom Saros, much appreciated!

@nevermore311 5 ай бұрын

Very helpful comparison! I've been shopping for my first strobes, and been chart a course to build a system over time. Naturally, the AD200 is high on the list, but I'm sort of cross shopping with studio strobes that are cheaper. I suspect that I will start with a 3 light setup with an AD200 and a pair of speed lights as secondary lighting. The fresnel head of the AD200 will probably match the speed lights better, and now I know that the fresnel head isn't something to be super concerned about, especially as a beginner.

@AnthonyToglife 5 ай бұрын

That is a system I use quite often - an AD200 and two speedlights, and it has served me very well. Some photographers will push the AD300, which I understand, and I could argue that’s a great option, but I like having two AD200s with the AD-B2 adapter that I can use for a 400w light if needed.

@nevermore311 4 ай бұрын

@@AnthonyToglife Yes, that will be my plan. I was going to get some MS300s or SK400s, but eventually I will venture to outdoor shooting. What good is 400W if I can't use it where I need it, right? I'll probably start with an AD200 as my key light for a while, and then add the AD-B2 when I'm ready for some outdoor shooting. I've seen people pull off lovely beach shots with speed lights, to be fair. Although I'm sure it must've been at full power with a horrible recycle time. The AD200 makes a lot of sense. Even if I outgrow it, it's a perfect fill light for a larger setup.

@pearllocket 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks man really useful, liked and subscribed :)

@AnthonyToglife 2 жыл бұрын

@Pearl Locket Photography thank you very much, I appreciate you.

@pearllocket 2 жыл бұрын

@@AnthonyToglife likewise, when you share your knowledge like this you unlock so much potential in others and that's an amazing thing! I pass on what I can, when I can. - my way of giving back! Take it easy bro.

@NicolaCapilli 2 жыл бұрын

Very good video. Thank you

@AnthonyToglife 2 жыл бұрын

You’re most welcome @Nicola Capilli!

@tbgtom 2 жыл бұрын

Good information!

@AnthonyToglife 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you @Tom Macioszek!

@Almarillion 2 жыл бұрын

The question I was expecting an answer for. I also use the old ad200. Good job. (I always use the bulb btw)

@AnthonyToglife 2 жыл бұрын

@Almarillion I think I'll start using the bare bulb most of the time. If there was an easier way to transport the AD200 with the bare bulb attached, I would probably always use it but the case is designed for the fresnel head.

@Almarillion 2 жыл бұрын

@@AnthonyToglife i carry both heads in the default case. Just need to remove the bulb from the head piece as it has a seperate section to put in. Reattaching takes 10 secs or so.

@AnthonyToglife 2 жыл бұрын

@@Almarillion nah my case is the same, it’s just more work attaching/removing the bulb for transport versus simply using the fresnel head.

@Almarillion 2 жыл бұрын

Repeating this experiment with a double head mount (2xad200) and comparing it with a single ad400 would be interesting. While I do not have an octobox, i may try it with a rectangular softbox. I wonder if a double ad200 bulb setup does create a hot spot in the center or not.

@AnthonyToglife 2 жыл бұрын

It’s funny you mention that @Almarillion, that is on my schedule to release within the next couple of weeks. 😁

@TheSunnySuttons Жыл бұрын

@@AnthonyToglifeDid you release this video already?

@robertbirnbach2312 2 жыл бұрын

interesting I would have never considered the fresnel head but this was interesting to see, for me the whole idea of a modifier is to soften the shadows, but at times the fresnel might be an interesting choice.

@AnthonyToglife 2 жыл бұрын

@Robert Birnbach I often use the fresnel mainly because it's already attached to my eVOLV 200 and I'm too lazy to swap it out, so I was equally intrigued to see the results from this test. For me I think I"ll start using the bare bulb more mainly to alleviate that green color cast, but if I need more power or a slight punch in the highlights, I'll go fresnel. Thanks for watching and commenting.

@robertbirnbach2312 2 жыл бұрын

@@AnthonyToglife I like your videos and your perspective. Even if I am not the right audience ( I have been a working pro for over 30 years so some things are for a more intermediate or beginner audience) I try and watch mostly cause I want to support you. You not only bring expertise and a great to camera presentation style. I really think the photo community and youtube need a lot more diversity, maybe this is the wrong place for this comment but ...representation is important and if I was a young POC photographer I would see very few people who look like me on youtube.

@AnthonyToglife 2 жыл бұрын

@@robertbirnbach2312 thank you for your comment and perspective, and your support; it's always appreciated and welcomed. I have to be very honest and frank, it isn't easy finding young minority creators on KZfaq, and that certainly isn't to say they aren't out there, but finding them, even when searching has been challenging. KZfaq tends to push the same creators and more times than not they aren't POC. I do everything I can to represent my people in a positive way, out of the hopes that one day you can find 100 people like me making quality content on KZfaq. That's my hope and dream.

@justpray365 7 ай бұрын

@@robertbirnbach2312 Um, if you are looking to see people that “look like you”, then you aren’t looking for diversity. We just need to see “people”. Everyone has a special gift, and to God, we all look alike.

@smalltalk.productions9977 2 жыл бұрын

thanks for the effort and the sharing. thoughtful and well done. i owe you a cup of coffee. i'm here in nyc when you want to pick it up! thumbs up.

@AnthonyToglife 2 жыл бұрын

@smalltalk.productions I’ll be in NYC end of September for CreateNYC! Let’s definitely link up!

@playthagame01 2 жыл бұрын

Why am I just finding you bro!!!! Keep up the good work new SUB here!!!

@AnthonyToglife 2 жыл бұрын

Ayeeee, the only thing that matters now is you found me @Demetrius Henderson and I'm gonna keep bringing you bomb content! ;-) Appreciate you bro.

@chris-dempsey Жыл бұрын

good point on feathering

@AnthonyToglife Жыл бұрын

Feathering is so key @Demps!

@paigeofstylez 3 ай бұрын

My guy from the live stream last night 💪🏿🙏🏿

@AnthonyToglife 3 ай бұрын

Yessirrrrr! ✌🏾

@deancharlesanthonyii 2 жыл бұрын

great information man

@AnthonyToglife 2 жыл бұрын

@Dean Charles Anthony II thanks my G! I'm more happy to see you pushing out that consistent content, keep it going!

@deancharlesanthonyii 2 жыл бұрын

@@AnthonyToglife man y’all brothers got me motivated.

@davidclein Жыл бұрын

Thank you

@AnthonyToglife Жыл бұрын

You are most welcome @davidclein4620!

@patrickb4321 Жыл бұрын

Great video, but I'd like to add that you can get a very much softer light from the fresnel head by manually set its zooming range to wide angle (14mm-20mm). Have you ever tried that?

@AnthonyToglife Жыл бұрын

@patrickb4321 I always keep any fresnel-style light set to it’s widest zoom; I only zoom it out when I have a specific need/purpose.

@mysingingmonsterspmg Жыл бұрын

Interesting output, Anthony whats your thoughts on removing the baffle on the bare bulb, as that second defuser is cutting down the light.

@AnthonyToglife Жыл бұрын

I could @Michael Phillips, but, what I really wanted to illustrate in this video was an apple-to-apple comparison; in other words, how do they both perform under the same conditions/circumstances. From a practicality standpoint, yes, removing the inner baffle would help, and I actually have a video comparing the light with the inner in and removed, and for the most part, the inner only provides marginal (really need to look hard) improvements to the quality of light.

@TMIDD 2 жыл бұрын

Bare bulb all dayyyyyyyy haha especially in my strip boxes! Solid light metering :)

@AnthonyToglife 2 жыл бұрын

@TMIDD light meter gang gang! LOL! I do think I'll start using the bare bulb more, mainly because I don't want that green color cast.

@kennypringle4580 2 жыл бұрын

What about light output difference between the fresnel head and the round head?

@AnthonyToglife 2 жыл бұрын

I unfortunately don’t have a round head @Kenny Pringle or else I’d try it out, but my thought is that the light output wouldn’t change much, only the light pattern/spread. But that’s just an educated guess. 😉

@normanbrown495 Жыл бұрын

Hey Anthony, great video. I know it's an old video but had a question, when measuring light output in the modifiers did they both have a deflector or was the bare build the only one with a deflector.

@AnthonyToglife Жыл бұрын

Hey @norman brown, they both had a deflector. I typically always use it but when I do any sort of test/comparison, I always make sure the conditions are the same. Thanks for watching!

@normanbrown495 Жыл бұрын

Thanks Anthony. I did photography for 15yrs before I took a 6yr break, I'm getting back in to it and EVERYTHING has changed. Lumadyne, Quantum (Q flash) and Alien bee were really your only reasonably priced battery powered units... Keep the great videos coming..

@AnthonyToglife Жыл бұрын

@@normanbrown495 yesss, I would definitely say a lot changed over the course of the last 6 years. Welcome back!

@chasbell4510 Жыл бұрын

Would love to know what the differences are with round head as well compared with Fresnel and bare bulb?

@AnthonyToglife Жыл бұрын

Unfortunately I don't have the round head for my AD200 @Chas Bell, but, I would imagine the result would be about the same since the round head is still directional (light forward) and using a deflector plate would essentially eliminate most of the benefit of using a round head.

@rickjbradbury Жыл бұрын

The AD100 has the highest green tint. The V1 just needs a .8 magenta to correct it if mixing with other lights otherwise just customer WB that thing. Fresnel heads give an over inflated mater reading in softboxes as they are more focused, I personally will take bare bulb over that any day. Bare bulb in umbrellas like shoot through need a wide reflector really.

@AnthonyToglife Жыл бұрын

The deflector plate in Glow modifiers eliminate that more focused light @Richard Bradbury, and if one feathers the light (as I prefer to do), this also eliminates any issues with meter readings. I wouldn't necessarily say fresnel heads give over inflated readings though; if you have the center of the modifier facing your subject, it would be best to not blow out that part of the face or subject by metering more around the perimeter of your modifier. I hardly ever use the bare bulb and I personally don't have any issues metering or using fresnel heads.

@skydivejw 2 ай бұрын

Helpful video...thank u. In using the Fresnel flash head, I'm finding out that the modeling lamp is triggered on when controlling it w/the flashpoint R2 trigger. The manual says it'll turn off after one hour, but I surely don't want it on the whole time draining my battery. Is there a setting I'm missing. Have you experienced this.

@AnthonyToglife 15 күн бұрын

I have never once experienced this @skydivejw, and I have that exact trigger. I don't readily know of a setting because I've never had this problem. Perhaps you have a defective trigger?

@pascalhibon7928 2 жыл бұрын

Great video and info! I never tested this myself but expected the result would be something like this. I usually use the bare bulb because it is spreading light nice and even and I never really ran out of power. One question though: you mentioned you used double diffusers. Did you do that on both the bare bulb and the Fresnel head? I would expect that the use of a double diffuser instead f a single would also make an important difference in output power. So maybe the bare bulb would not need a double diffuser and recover a bit more of the power loss?

@AnthonyToglife 2 жыл бұрын

Hey @Pascal Hibon, I did use a double diffuser for both, mainly because when doing tests like this, the conditions need to be controlled. The point wasn't to try to match outputs, but to measure the amount of output from both options under the same conditions. I've also done tests on single layer versus double diffusion and their is a difference in the quality of light, so using one diffuser to "match" the output of the fresnel head wouldn't be a viable option for many.

@carlosandreviana9448 2 жыл бұрын

The bare bulb should be used with just one layer of diffusion, not two, hence the difference in the output

@AnthonyToglife 2 жыл бұрын

@@carlosandreviana9448 as I mentioned in my reply to the OP, the point of the test wasn’t to match output, but to see how both options performed under similar conditions.

@carlosandreviana9448 2 жыл бұрын

@@AnthonyToglife I know, but it would be interesting to check the output quality and strength of the bare bulb with just one diffuser

@AnthonyToglife 2 жыл бұрын

@@carlosandreviana9448 duly noted, I’ll test and report back!

@shaneliffin6116 2 жыл бұрын

Great information in this video. But I'm curious--where'd you get them guns?

@AnthonyToglife 2 жыл бұрын

LOL @Shane Liffin, home grown! :-D

@shaneliffin6116 2 жыл бұрын

@@AnthonyToglifeMuch respect! Goals!

@carlkindo6595 Жыл бұрын

this might have been mentioned but with the wistro the colour changes on power output

@AnthonyToglife Жыл бұрын

It wasn't mentioned but even though that is true, I have never noticed it nor has it posed any issue whatsoever for me. YMMV.

@jedailprod 2 жыл бұрын

Great video, so you mean that the round Godox v1 shape would be the Best of both worlds? Round, more even and more power efficient.

@AnthonyToglife 2 жыл бұрын

@jedailprod I'm not sure I understand your reference to the V1, it's half the power of an AD200...

@a.jol.sr_photography Жыл бұрын

I think he means the round head like the V1 that's available for the AD200

@tonyclarke5068 2 жыл бұрын

Great content. I am interested to know where you purchases your manequin. Thanks.

@AnthonyToglife 2 жыл бұрын

@Tony Clarke my apologies for the delayed response, I purchased it from Amazon some years ago. This exact one isn't available anymore but here's a link to the same company: www.amazon.com/Rossy-Nancy-Realistic-Mannequin-Sunglasses/dp/B08JYDYJ94/ref=sr_1_13?keywords=Only+Mannequins®&qid=1649861502&sr=8-13

@tonyclarke5068 2 жыл бұрын

@@AnthonyToglife No problem bro. Keep shooting!!

@varunjoel3281 2 жыл бұрын

Hey Anthony what camera do you use?? Must be very heavy. Coz it shows. 😀

@AnthonyToglife 2 жыл бұрын

@varun Joel that is funny, lolol. I will say, my setups do be heavy though, definitely a workout using them for extended periods of time. 😉

@user-cz7wp4jz6n Ай бұрын

Thank you. There is another point I thinkk: The importance of the modeling light. There is no modeling light on the bare bulb, and for me it is important to have a modeling light to see how you are changing it. So I think there is no choice it is the fresnel head. What is your opinion ?

@AnthonyToglife 15 күн бұрын

I never use the modeling light so that isn't a factor for me @user-cz7wp4jz6n, but if that's something you use, there is no other choice. ;-)

@antonio7136 2 жыл бұрын

Hi Anthony. At what zoom level did you set the fresnel head? Thanks.

@AnthonyToglife 2 жыл бұрын

Hi @Antonio Piñera, it was set to 24mm.

@Jorda5s 2 жыл бұрын

Heat and durability are the main reason I go with fresnel head over bare bulb. Can’t tell you how many times I’ve dropped my light stand. I will be using the bulbs soon with the ad-b2 though.

@AnthonyToglife 2 жыл бұрын

I can definitely understand this @J Shot Productions, although I will say that bare bulb is tougher than one may think.

@danyj.mendez4745 Жыл бұрын

Could you please confirm if you used a reflective plate when doing your test?

@AnthonyToglife Жыл бұрын

Hey @Dany J. Mendez I did NOT use a deflector plate in the beauty dish as I wanted to this comparison to be applicable to all modifiers, not just those with a plate. The modifier was double-diffused, however.

@anasrida3454 7 ай бұрын

What's the best way to add gels when using a bare bulb?

@AnthonyToglife 7 ай бұрын

You have to get gels designed for “studio” lighting, otherwise you would be very likely to burn a whole through it, or worse, it could catch fire. But in terms of how to actually use the gel, the easiest way is to gaffer tape the gel to the inside of your modifier in front of the bulb. If that’s not possible due to their being no good place to tape the gel to, you can just wrap the gel around the bare bulb. Again, you want a gel made specifically for this use case as they’re designed to withstand heat.

@amersongriffin6284 2 жыл бұрын

So if you using a AD-b2 your getting the best of both. Even light with power. Because them 10s will then be 20s right ? Or is it not that simple?

@AnthonyToglife 2 жыл бұрын

@Amerson Griffin I'm assuming you're referring to the meter readings? Using the AD-B2 wouldn't necessarily turn those 10's into 20's, because a big part of the fresnel head hitting 20 in the center is more because the fresnel head concentrates the light. Bare bulb doesn't have that light concentration so it's not as simple as doubling the readings.

@amersongriffin6284 2 жыл бұрын

@@AnthonyToglife Ooh okay gotcha well I have them both now just thinking on how I should take advantage of both. But you should definitely do more video on the ad-b2 because there’s definitely not enough videos out. I feel like having two ad-200s pros top the AD600 and 400. Because you can use them separate like having one in front of your subject and have a back light. And if you are in the sun you can use them together.

@MockeryManor 2 жыл бұрын

Damn bro….are you a photographer, or a football player? 😄

@AnthonyToglife 2 жыл бұрын

@Rillages 😂😂😂 can I be both? Lolol.

@randyp9419 9 ай бұрын

Did anyone test it with the round fresnel? I would think that it would be more even.

@AnthonyToglife 9 ай бұрын

I have not but the round head wouldn't be much different than the regular fresnel head when shooting into a modifier. It likely would change the pattern of the hot spot but you're still going to have a brighter light in the center than on the edges.

@marijanazorkic3753 Жыл бұрын

I bought the ad 200 pro today. When I turn it on it constantly makes a clicking sound. Does anyone have the same problem?

@AnthonyToglife Жыл бұрын

I don't have the Pro version @Marijana Zorkic but I've never experienced any clicking sounds with mine. Is it a constant clicking sound? How frequent? How loud?

@TheSunnySuttons Жыл бұрын

Why is it that Rob Hall in his video states that the fresnel head produces only 1/10 more power than the bare bulb. When by design, the lenses of the fresnel head concentrate the light making it way more efficient than the bare bulb as demonstrated in your test

@AnthonyToglife Жыл бұрын

I can't comment on that @YogaLifeEtc because I don't know what video you're referring to, and Rob Hall is damn good at testing. If I had to guess, he likely metered the heads bare, meaning without any modifier in front of them. In my case, in using the modifier, it's very likely the modifier itself intensified the light from the fresnel head, creating a bigger difference between the two. I will test this later without a modifier to see what results I get, and I'll report back.

@CrivRex 10 ай бұрын

That’s so weird. The bare vs fresnel on another KZfaqr was exactly the opposite. I’m guessing it’s the umbrella that can change the amount of light being spread.

@AnthonyToglife 10 ай бұрын

What, exactly, was the opposite? I don’t remember everything from this video…

@CrivRex 10 ай бұрын

@@AnthonyToglife the examples off the pair of soft-box. There’s another video out there I just saw a week ago and it’s exactly the opposite. The shadows the flash create between the bare bulb vs the frez. It’s nothing you did. I’m wondering if it’s the umbrella itself.

@roybraym Жыл бұрын

How about round head H200Rvs bare bulb?

@AnthonyToglife Жыл бұрын

I unfortunately don't have a round head to test with @Pururoy but I feel the results would be roughly the same.

@michaeltuffin8147 Жыл бұрын

I can’t even use my bare bulb because it won’t fit in the socket. I’m afraid to apply more pressure for fear of breaking it

@AnthonyToglife Жыл бұрын

@michaeltuffin8147 when you say "it won't fit in the socket" are you referring to the actual bulb or the head itself fitting on the AD200?

@opx4real 7 ай бұрын

@@AnthonyToglife I wonder if they aren't lining up the red dots as the pins are in different sizes to ensure a specific orientation.

@AnthonyToglife 7 ай бұрын

@@opx4real I'm thinking they were referring to the actual head itself, as I had that problem as well in the beginning. The female holes on the head didn't quite line up with the male prongs on the AD200 itself; I had to manually adjust the positions to get them to line up.

@nerdynautilus5373 3 ай бұрын

I wouldn’t recommend using double diffusion with the bulb head

@AnthonyToglife 3 ай бұрын

Why is that?

@nerdynautilus5373 3 ай бұрын

It adds an extra layer making the flash darker in the center than around the edges. You can clearly see it

@AnthonyToglife 3 ай бұрын

@@nerdynautilus5373 this is not true at all, and the meter readings prove that. It only appears darker in the center in the video because I had to expose to shown the spread. The center was still 1/3 of a stop brighter than the edges with the bare bulb.