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Hello, Looks great, but I'm not able get it working. Its connected with X2T fw:1.4, but I'm not able add flash into the group , because I do not see the list :( What could be a problem? Thanks
Hi there, sorry to hear you're having some trouble with this! If your app has an update available, this may resolve the issue, however if this doesn't help we will look into this with the Godox team for a solution 🙂 Can we ask which trigger you're pairing with it please?
@@espaiz Thanks for replying with this info! We've spoken to our contacts at Godox who have said that the QTIII should show up provided you're connected to the internet, though they have advised that you may be able to use the QTII listing for now?
@@espaiz Sorry to hear you're still having trouble! We have been in touch with the Godox team again and they have advised reinstalling your app if possible to see if this fixes the issue.
Hi, thanks for the video! I think the most difficult part is to be able to take a photo that focuses in general to give all of the details without any blurring. I would have loved to get more details about this, the settings you use, the camera requirements we would need to give the same results you maintain. If there is any minimum megapixel requirements? What kind of lenses would be the best and if there is any 'more' affordable equipment we can use for the lighting and etc.
Hello Barry, I'm new to your channel. Thank you for this video and your content! Do you have any recommendations for updated versions of the gear you use here?
Hi there! Barry's personal channel can be found here: www.youtube.com/@BarryMountford/videos As for the kit used, the CITI600 Manual is still available here www.essentialphoto.co.uk/products/pixapro-citi600-manual-battery-flash/ Or an upgraded option would be the AD600 Pro www.essentialphoto.co.uk/products/witstro-ad600pro-all-in-one-battery-powered-ttl-outdoor-flash A good alternative to the LED100D would be the Godox SL100Bi here - www.essentialphoto.co.uk/products/sl100bi-compact-100w-daylight-balanced-led-studio-light
It works well thank you. I have the Xpr2 on Nikon z72 and want to fire it remotely. Be cool if the app could do that. How can I do it please? What do I need to purchase?
Sorry to hear you're having trouble with your LED tent! If you haven't already, we'd advise getting in touch with our team at info@essentialphoto.co.uk and they'll be able to look into this for you.
So, if you're shooting at a shutter speed that doesn't allow the curtain to fully open and that in turn causes your flash to fire multiple bursts to compensate, the flash won't be able to give you the power output you need to properly expose the image as opposed to when it just fires once at a slower shutter speed. Is that correct?
Great video - only thing I didn't catch is whether the control box has fans in it? The Aputure F22x for example does have a fan which is known to be slightly louder than people wish. I have the older Godox light mats which are fanless and silent, but lack new control options like DMX.
We're so glad to hear you loved our live workshops! We work really closely with our amazing partner photographers to ensure our live workshops are fun, interesting and importantly- informative, and we really couldn't do it without them and their expertise! We're very grateful that we're able to work with them at the show.
Hi there, this can be used close up for social media imagery, however if you're looking for a ringlight specifically, we'd advise browsing our Ringlight section here - www.essentialphoto.co.uk/collections/led-ringlights-and-striplights
Hi - good question, I will make sure I mention things like this next time. Yes, good guess, it is about 5m. I have used these on wedding dancefloors with maybe 7-8m away from the couple dancing, and still only ever hit around 60% brightness - but I like that bit of headroom just in case 🙂
How does the TTL work? Meaning when I go to purchase this flash on Amazon, there is no selection for camera brand? I have the Nikon Z system. Do I need to specify Nikon?
Hi Dave, it looks like the Lux Master comes with a bracket to attach it to the bottom of your flash rather than attaching via hotshoe to the top of the camera. So to use the TTL function you'd need a TTL Compatible trigger or trigger cable to pair with it 😊
Hello. Could you kindly point me towards the deeper bowens adapter for this snoot like you use on the video? Despite the comments stating it’ll fit ad600 it unfortunately doesn’t. Thank you !
This is my first time using trigger, why when I turn on my Godox x3, the screen/lens immediately turns bright as if you were using ISO 6400, is that normal? I just want the screen, exposure, speed as normal and to be able to judge how much light I will give to the photo object
We are not sure. Would it be possible to send a short phone clip to us at info@essentialphoto.co.uk showing the issue, we will then pass it on to the engineers at Godox to see what might be causing it. From there, we will let you know how to resolve the issue.
Hi there! There are some differences between the two - we have a handy blog here that runs through the main differences www.essentialphoto.co.uk/blogs/news/comparing-the-pixapro-li-ion580ii-ttl-speedlite-with-the-li-ion580iii-ttl
@@essentialphotovideo yes thank you that was helpful, but I’m wondering why pixapro is advertising as godox? On your website the Godox brand is slightly more expensive but are you saying the Li-ion580iii is the same as the godox ? So why the price difference… thanks
Hello. Why the app wants me to login with my phone number? BT connection should work without the number. In these modern days it's always a security risk to give phone number or other information. Please, keep it simple. Thanks.
In this video, Marius used CITI600 TTL strobes which can be found here - www.essentialphoto.co.uk/products/citi600-ttl-flash-strobe-lighting-unit-with-ac-adapter?_pos=18&_sid=2c71452ca&_ss=r
Hi Charlie, unfortunately the Olympus models have been delayed a little and we're still waiting on a confirmed ETA at the moment. If you'd like, please drop our team an email at info@essentialphoto.co.uk and we'll be able to add you to the notification list where we can email you when we have a stock update?
B&H has most specs posted. Don’t see anything on beam angle though. Looks pretty good if you ask me, I’m between this, Aputure Nova 300 and the Chauvet onAir panel.
Hi grids look good and add control. I like the new hinge style FlatPaks. Minor point, mass of box/light should be ideally under the long leg of a C-stand (as demoed by PixaPro colleague in another vid) however with a small box and AD300 that isn't boomed, it won't likely present any serious 'topple' risk albeit it's not as stable as it could be.
Much prefer faster assembly 'easy open' types. However there is, as I'm sure you're aware, a new PixaPro FlatPak style which allows you to keep part assembled (much like easy open) but has a hinge mechanism that folds the interface ring flat relative to walls or box. Net result is smaller packing, even faster opening and tear down, albeit at still greater cost. But IMO probably worth it if you want to travel. You have probably also done a review on that too or are planning to do so in future. Only comes on octa styles 70 cm and 100cm plus a rectangular 30x90cm. Neat. I bought a 70 but will likely buy others too.
HI some good advice. But, at circa 10:30, I note you adjust the height upwards via the lower clamp. Whilst OK at heights you are working at, it's a better practice to adjust the upper clamp first. Why? Because if needing to go still higher then you can still reach the lower clamp. If you raise the lower clamp to it's max height then reaching the upper clamp is difficult (may need a ladder), typically requiring lowering before adjustment to first the upper clamp the raising the head again st the lower clamp. It's also good to not fully extend each section as with a little tube overlap there is greater stability - a tip I learnt also applies to boom poles too. Finally, where possible, it can be helpful to superclamp a heavy power pack or ballest to the column base (eg as with clamp Apurture use for their ballasts).
