Excellent Video! Godox engineers did a great job thinking through how this one bracket could be as versatile as it is! It perfectly fills my flash bracket needs.
Well done. Just started down this path with Godox. You review is the FIRST ONE I can find that actually covers the use of to top round hole on the stand (i.e. for mounting the bracket vertically). No other video (will leave the names out) show that at all (and of course I was wondering with the screw hole drilled in the side), nor could I find it in the sheet contained with the flash (no photos of that hole being used that I could find) nor any information on Godox's website. So thank you for that. The only thing I did not see you cover (with respect to the AD 200 and AD 200 Pro, was the different way of mounting the bare bulb (i.e. with tightening screw) from the front instead of from the rear as you are demonstrating with all the others. I'll look at what your channel has covered already, but if the following isn't there, could you consider it: Testing side by side all similar modifiers that Godox makes (i.e.Reflectors - for best light output and efficiency, beauty dishes, softboxes, etc.). Would appreciate hearing any reservations (not just benefits) as well.
I picked up this new S bracket and it is a real nice change of moaning my godox ad200. No more trying to squeeze it in to the original S brackets that were a tight fit. Now you could stand it straight up if you wanted to in the mount. Plus it is so much well made with better materials and keeping it tight is not a problem. I will be picking up a couple more these to use two speed lights and my A.D.200.
Hi everyone! A fairly long video here for a small, but what we feel is an essential item for photographers - the brand new Godox S2 Bracket. We go through everything from comparing it to the previous S-Type bracket, different ways to mount the range of Godox flashes, as well as compatible lighting modifier options. Timestamps can be found below: 1:00 - Unboxing 1:24 - Closer Look at S2 Bracket 1:53 - New S2 Bracket Comparison Vs Old S-Type Bracket 3:12 - S2 Bracket's New Mounting Point (Vertical, Horizontal) 4:20 - S2 Bracket & Godox V1 Field Test in the Studio 4:53 - How to modify the S2 Bracket Mounting option 6:02 - Different S2 Bracket Mounting Options (TT350, TT685, Godox V1, AD200 / AD200Pro, AD400Pro) 12:54 - Lighting Modifier Options available for the S2 Bracket 13:52 - How to mount the Godox 60x60 Tulip Square Softbox onto the S2 Bracket without a speed ring Feel free to comment any other questions you may have and we'll be glad to help. Enjoy!
Yeah, they improved a few things (needed), but some some reason, eliminated the screw lock for the umbrella shaft. Now, as an added benefit, your umbrella, softbox, etc. can take off by itself in high winds.....it's a "safety feature". Apparently. Version 3 WILL have a locking mechanism!
@@leekokhong3829 And the spring tab on my unit has broken off completely on my first portrait session after a few bumps to the umbrella and the umbrella is now loose inside. I will have to RMA it!
*Sep/Oct 2021:* is this 'S2' unit still current, or has it been superseded? I need two of these for off-camera flash portraits outdoors with *_portable_* lightstands that rise to around 7 feet. Any clues?
nice video. I am very disapointed with S2. I wanted to follow godox tutos purchasing a UB130W umbrella and discovered two problems : - when we want umbrella horizontal above subject so ad300pro vertical, the umbrella is so heavy that it drops against tube. I needed to attach clamps,... rft-17 with a screw is helpful but the hole is badly aligned on S2 border. So S2 showuld have a optional screw for umbrella - when we use a magmod 42" or umbrella 130, due to weight, the rotule is not a sgood as ad400pro one and the head of ad300pro rotates to the ground floor under the heavy weight
Thanks! It's quite sturdy and is made with the same materials as the bracket that comes with AD400Pro and AD600Pro models. We'd be comfortable with using most modifiers available on the market, if it's something too big it'd be noticeable if the bracket couldn't hold it.
Thanks a lot for this video. And what light stand from godox is good to bend or adjust the softbox into a required angle? Or what boom stand is available from godox?
Great video. Straightforward and clear. What's the maximum diameter size of the opening? I have a Neewer Vision4 and trying to figure out if it would fit.
The silver tab for the umbrella holder has broken off on day one. Bumping the umbrella in different directions a couple times was enough. I am really disappointed in how thin the tab is and how easy it was to break. I will have to RMA it.
Hello... do you think you could mount two Wistro 360s in the S2? Thank you for your time and attention. Also, do you know the biggest size pop-out/collapsible soft box available is?
Hi, I intend to Mount my Godox V1 to this Bowen’s mount. Does it come with a hand grip so that I can hand hold it? Can I use a regular tripod in lieu of a light stand to attach it to?
A hand grip is not included but you can hold it via the stand bracket or perhaps look at getting a small boom arm to attach to the bottom. We retail one with a foam grip which give it more length and is more comfortable to hold - www.hypop.com.au/products/spectrum-professional-lighting-and-audio-boom-arm-set-with-foam-handgrip
Very nice video, well done. Did you feel the S2 is strong enough to hold the AD400? Also, do you know if it's possible to install the AD600 in the S2 as well?
Yes, with the AD400Pro it felt sturdy enough as there was enough surface area for the S2 to clamp down to the head. Unfortunately the AD600 / AD600Pro doesn't feature the same metal mounting point so they're not supported.
Like Godox products my BIG issues is the handle!! Just make it 1 inch shorter please. It gets in the way when I want to tilt my soft box so I have to take box off before I can adjust bracket. Anyone out there got the answer to this???
@@hypop That might be a solution. My experience is that with an adapter ring the whole becomes thicker and the light from the flash no longer enters the softbox properly. The best solution is to take a separate elinchrom speed ring for bowens. It then sits directly on the softbox without the thickening. But thanks for your suggestion. At least it helps other Elinchrom users with a solution for this situation.
Yes, it most certainly is! It's a standard Bowens S-type mount so most other brand lighting modifiers that feature the Bowens mount should be compatible.
Hey, my S2 holds my AD200 pro perfectly, but I cannot get it to tilt at all. Won't budge. Has anyone dealt with this? I feel like I'm going crazy, it can't be that difficult. I just want to tilt my softbox :(.
The pin may be bent. You can use a hex tool to open the bracket and see if you can bend the pin back into place. Otherwise return to the retailer and they can hopefully assist.
I had a problem with Godox S2 - the handle jammed. I've done everything according to the instructions, I know I have to push it first, but it just won't move. Who had this problem, who solved it?
Hello, Is there any changes in design of S2 that allow to attach it to C-Stand (directly or with baby pin). Problem with old S-Type is it cannot be attached to (for example) Adorama Flashpoint C-Stand. Normal depth of socket to attach anything on C-Stand is around 1.5". With that depth it sitting properly on pin and cannot be accidentally removed without loosing screw. Socket of original S-Type not deep enough. In wide portion that is 5/8" it is only 1" deep, so old S-Type cannot be securely attached to 5/8" pin. Thank you
@@hypop Hi! Thank you for your reply. I know, but I wanted a collapsible easy to carry soft box, because I do in home, location shoots all the time, and there is one 31x3!" that works with the S2 type. I'm buying one that I could use with Bowens, so that should work. Hopefully! Have a great evening!
