Is the Magmod system right for you? A review.

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The Magmod magnetic flash modifier system is a great option for run and gun event photographers. However, after spending $285 and some time with the system, I think it's time to share my findings. Is the Magmod system worth the investment? We discuss some things to keep in mind before diving into the Magmod system.
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@ogonzilla 2 года назад

Hey, y'all. Magmod updated its lineup in March 2022. They made some key improvements!

@andrewmason8691 2 года назад

I have v.2. Gels just clip on it. They must have listened to you. :)

@mickeyreyes3189 3 года назад

I have the Magmod system and what I do for quick change gels is place my own gel cutouts in between the grip and whichever attachment I am using at the moment. When I'm not using a grid or sphere, I just use the gel "holder" just to hold my gel in place. Quick and easy. Great video! Earned a new sub!

@MrBaptista 3 года назад

This video just won the Nobel prize for the number of times someone says "keep in mind" :)

@ogonzilla 3 года назад

And I cut 12 of them!!

@PaulCrouse 3 года назад

Hey Omar! This is a really useful video. You just saved me some money. ;) Watching you get genuinely frustrated by the magnetic stuff is brilliant, and speaks volumes.

@robertgrenader858 3 года назад

Keep in mind, I lost track how many times you said, "keep in mind." Excellent overview.

@cre8tivity06 3 года назад

Like you said in the beginning to each their own…I bought into the MagMod system a few years ago and love their products. I keep a “ready” case all set to go with three flashes that have the magnets on them already. Also bought the gel kit that holds an assortment of gels in a wallet. You mentioned the MadSphere produced harsh light but I always get a nice looking soft light when I use them.

@normh151 2 года назад

Hi Omar, thank you for your review, so insightful! I like your DIY setups! Appreciate the video!

@lucamarzialetti5661 Год назад

One of the best videos about use and problems of speedlight accessories ..Thank you so much Omar

@heidifogle479 3 года назад

I love your videos- you are both informative and hilarious 😂 please never stop 🛑

@taraallen9607 3 года назад

If I had no need to see this video I'd still watch it. Your personality is charismatic. Thanks for this very informative video.

@geofft4628 3 года назад

Everything you said was so true and on point. Magmod wasn't for me either for the reasons you said: it's too bulky/heavy and felt that the light it gives off is too harsh and "flashy." I also noticed it gave off a bluish tint in my pics. Anyway, awesome video as always and I appreciate the natural humor you put into it LOL

@njimenez210 Год назад

Thank you! I have been looking for a video with this exact information. So helpful.

@DiarmuidODonovan 2 года назад

First time watching your videos, and you sold me on it, very entertaining also. Looking forward to seeing more from you. Thanks a mill

@ogonzilla 2 года назад

Thanks!!

@SamThomasYT Год назад

Just discovered these on Amazon. Been researching for a few days. But now that I know YOU have a video on them, I can rest easy knowing my research is over.

@bryk701 3 года назад

I loved MagMod in the beginning. Then I hated it. And now I love it again. I would not use it on every single wedding I shoot but I tend to grab MagSphere more often now. Rogue Flash Bender works great too. It just depends of the venue what I use. That tip with sheet of CTO get and velcro strap was just genius. I've done the same thing. Although I paid more attention to cutting them nicely :) CTO gel on the dance floor changes everything. I bought full Lee CTO 3200K and 1/2 Lee CTO 3800K. Both work great.

@hershey20lover Год назад

Best thing about the video is your humor lol. Thankyou!

@SueHutton 3 года назад

Thank you for this review. I've always wondered about MagMod

@ogonzilla 3 года назад

No problem!

@laurarobson9966 3 года назад

Thanks for the video, though I feel like this might go more into advanced territory than the intermediate photographer that I am, but still useful. Some of the need for different attachments is still a bit confusing to me, so if you ever are looking for a video subject I'm sure a lot of people would love that flash series you previously pitched! Thanks again.

@nilx4781 3 года назад

I just bought mine sphere and gird kit last week, so far I am happy with it, cause it’s pretty handy doing flash work on windy condition. I do agree that the sphere is a bit harsh if it’s near the subject.

@ogonzilla 3 года назад

Glad you're happy with it. Just a little lighting lesson...the closer the light, the softer the light. So bringing the light closer to the subject actually makes the shadows less stark.

@Dustinrhoades 3 года назад

Good practical take on this system. Personally, I prefer your Velcro workaround. Fast and inexpensive!

@richryanphotography 2 года назад

Oh and..... Dude you are hysterical!!! Not only are your videos super helpful.... They make me laugh hysterically sometimes!! Keep up the great work!

@karlrichards 3 года назад

I completely agreed with that you said. We've already bought into one camera ecosystem, we don't need any more.

@dawnschwering6603 3 года назад

You are fantastic! I cannot wait to watch more or your videos.

@manuelg1964 3 года назад

Best start of a video for a long time on RU-vid. 🤣👍

@ogonzilla 3 года назад

Wow, thanks!

@Enrique-the-photographer 3 года назад

Honest Omar, what a great channel.

@hectormpagan9296 3 года назад

Great products I use them all the time.

@bchia Год назад

Thanks for the honest review!

@SaintGabriel111 11 месяцев назад

Very informative, thank you!

@DanielleLi 2 года назад

Thank you for such a funny, yet informative video

@lindsaypaschal5928 7 месяцев назад

Thank you for making this video!

@maxheadroom7687 3 года назад

Thanks Omar, couldn’t have come at a better time as was just looking at investing in the Magmod system, expensive when you need multiple kits for 3 or 4 flashes!.Think I will stick with my Honel and Westcott systems and accessories. Do agree that the Honel grids are a pain to fit on the speed lights! Really appreciate your videos and your humour always cracks me up!🤣All the best from WA🇦🇺👍

@ogonzilla 3 года назад

My pleasure!

@karim1108 3 года назад

Really loved the intro. Thanks for sharing!

@ogonzilla 3 года назад

Glad you liked it!

@miteshagaria3987 3 года назад

Whatever this guy puts up, I just watch it, period!

@matteo7306 2 года назад

Thank you for this content 🙏

@MoeMorales 3 года назад

I was quite magnetized by this episode. HA. Great PSA Brother.

@ogonzilla 3 года назад

heh heh...;)

@michael-4k4000 2 года назад

It was 'MAG'NIFICENT.... get it? Wonder if MAGic Johnson uses this system 🤔?

@TighelanderII 2 года назад

I bought the Flashbender at the Las Vegas convention in 2015, and a full MagMod kit at that convention in 2018. I was using the Flashbender on my flash it's really heavy though. At the 2018 convention I was using it at the event and a rep at the Rogue table said that the Flashbender really isn't for use with an on-camera flash. The elastic used for the first version doesn't seem very strong. I was told they made a newer version that's better. I've played with the MagMod, but haven't used it much.

@DanielCastillo911 3 года назад

very good video, we need more like this, it should be called "things magmod does not tell you"

@N000-reply 3 года назад

The price of magmod is crazy. Very good video looking at both views

@Impermanent888 Год назад

Useful info... and hilarious entertaining "show". Thanks 😆

@radhamesreyes5562 3 года назад

I was once a magmodder until I started using the round head magnetic attachments by godox/flashpoint. The simplicity and mobility of the system is far greater than that of the magmod system. I also have the ability to use the accessories in a run and gun situation or in a studio setting with softboxes.

@CurtisAhoPhotography 3 года назад

What do you use to replace the mag sphere designed dome style?

@radhamesreyes5562 3 года назад

@@CurtisAhoPhotography there’s a dome attachment that works the same way.

@CurtisAhoPhotography 3 года назад

@@radhamesreyes5562 Good to know. I bought a magnetic grid that came with a tiny half magnetic dome. Didn’t know if that would work since it’s smaller. I will give it a try.

@hopeforthefuturesg 2 года назад

man im seriously changing up to all godox too. I have the magmod full kit and im just not feeling it anymore and I want to go all round head flashes

@Princeton_James 2 года назад

I've seeing people use the sphere on the V1 but I'm wondering if the V1 dome is sufficient enough. How much better...if at all is the mag sphere compared to the V1 dome?

@JerryC25 3 года назад

Been using the Gary Fong diffuser for while but it’s not all fancy and magnetic lol

@LennyCooke636 Год назад

Thanks, for the "Keep that in mind". I have heard nothing but positive things about this system, but I knew there had to be some limitations. For what it is, I find it pretty expensive especially the assessories.

@RichardBO9 3 года назад

I think this is a very fair review. I use this system and like it. I do wish you didn't have to buy and entire kit to get just a couple of pieces. Great video.

@kenwitherow6829 2 года назад

Just a quick comment on the gels..I have the magmod system and for gels, if you use the rogue gels, the 2x tabs on the gels just fit between the magnets on the modifiers so you dont actually have to use anything to hold them in place. easy workaround

@SalsTouch 2 года назад

So I bought the the standard Magmod Kit & paired it with a Godox V860iii for my Sony. I was using both for the first time & the second I leaned the camera forward, my flash snapped off my camera. It’s pretty much broken now. Idk if it was too too heavy but I’m pretty bummed man I have the worst luck with flashes.

@ReZShot 3 года назад

haha the beginning was Genius!!

@jayatkinson3476 2 года назад

You should look at the entire mag Monte system it will work with all flashes even going mounts for their off the boxes

3 года назад

Thank you for the review Omar! What about the godox ak-r1 kit for basic modifier with godox rounded flash head?

@ogonzilla 3 года назад

It's pretty terrible. Same issue with "the system." Gels don't stay in their holder that well. Magnets are weak. You can me with it here: ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-NkBamJ9hTrQ.html

@JoseSanchezbze 3 года назад

Was planning on buying this so let me watch first

@ogonzilla 3 года назад

Let me know if you have any ques.

@JoseSanchezbze 3 года назад

@@ogonzilla it’s not in the video but does the magshoe work with the ad200/evolv200? And if you didn’t use the mag sphere what size modifier would you use with a 200 watt light? And do you prefer magsphere combination with the grid or just by itself ? Oh and I enjoy the entertaining but informative videos. I bought a peak design slide strap and recalled the funny one you did on peak accessories

@slagclan1 4 месяца назад

Thank you!!!

@johnnyhwang9203 3 года назад

Love the embedded outtakes. 😂

@fish8cat 2 года назад

I did a deep dive into "the system" and it mostly sits in a suitcase, well separating the magnetic pieces because sometimes the magnents migrate out of their little slots and attach to another magnet on another piece and they do not come loose or until you find out from the mag mod people that there is a youtube tutorial on how to get that mess to the edge of a table and work that stuck magnet off of the piece so that you can get it off the floor and back into the piece it belongs to. Now, if you are on a job and this happens, it could throw you for a real loop. It does happen enough for them to make a video to fix the problem.

@habanerosky000 3 года назад

I really don’t need none of this, clicked just for Omar ❤️

@robertyasumura 3 года назад

You should do flash and lighting clinics on this channel.

@ogonzilla 3 года назад

I have a few. Dive deep. 😉

@michael-4k4000 2 года назад

I guess Omar and I are working for u now....

@robertyasumura 2 года назад

@@michael-4k4000 Sorry. Poorly phrased. Just suggesting content I, and presumably other viewers, might like.

@mlwadester87 3 года назад

I love Magmod and will defend them, tirelessly, no matter what you say Omar! Jk, but fr, I'm a fan of their system. This was an interesting take, though. Appreciate you and these videos.

@fotografdamirgrskovic-stav8181 3 года назад

Hey Omar, have you been shooting a lot with the gel wrapped around AD600 bulb? Is not melting? I was afraid to try that....

@billsstudio2528 2 года назад

Good review. A few things though....maybe don't focus so much on the wonder of magnets and maybe use that time to show some shots. I just got mine and I think it's a great addition to my strobes and speedlites. Actually the quality was surprisingly good on my Canon EL-1 Speedlight. So I think this Magmod system is a bit better than a quick fix. I think it can much used light modifier to go with softboxes, etc. Agree with top heavy! Also putting on the stretchy boot is a bit of a pain.

@AlexanderImedashvili 2 года назад

Super! Thanks a lot! Funny review )))

@fennesto 2 года назад

Thanks man, u just saved my costs.

@quebecer4605 2 года назад

I was thinking of the Magmod system until I watched your review. What do you use for a softer "look"?

@thats_mr_b_ 3 года назад

Haha the personality in this video mag-nificent. Thanx brother.

@davidtawiah6567 9 месяцев назад

I get different saturation color when I postion the magmod directly to the subject .. but when I bounce it up or side it comes well ..any tips .. I add no gels

@zolganboss Год назад

Thank you

@miguelosvaldo 3 года назад

OMG I would never buy such thing, but I want to watch the video again :D

@joelb727 3 года назад

Hi Omar. Do you prefer the magmod system to the godox magnetic gel dome system? I'm going to buy the ad200 and have been going back and forth between the two. The godox system is cheaper and seems easier. Thanks. Long time subscriber.

@ogonzilla 3 года назад

Godox one was terrible too. Magnets were too weak for stacking multiple ones. Also terrible gel system.

@TheDegals 3 года назад

Hey Omar, big fan. Would this system work with a smaller flash like the godox tt350 or a nissin i40.

@ogonzilla 3 года назад

Yes it will

@ShutterEmotions123 9 месяцев назад

I have the magmod and it’s worth every penny!

@mangoplastic 3 года назад

I don't know if they made the softbox dome lighter, but my 530EXII flash sometimes struggled to stay in some of the angles due to the weight. But overall, I like the system and only sold my accessories in January because I switched to Fujifilm. Very thorough and fair review Omar. I'm going to check out some of your other suggestions.

@TomChamberlain 3 года назад

that was great thanks. I was thinking about getting into MagMod, but like you, I hate getting locked into "systems."

@ogonzilla 3 года назад

It’s why I didn’t get a Drobo. 😊

@TomChamberlain 3 года назад

@@ogonzilla I here ya there. I'm running a TrueNAS setup. It's not for the meek though.

@Whereiscarlos 2 года назад

thank you my friend you just save me a lot of money $$$$$

@NikolajFreiesleben 3 года назад

Good tips. I will get a flashbender instead.

@wendystumbaugh695 2 года назад

At 8:28 - I’ve also found this to be true!!! Oh my gosh - I’m not losing my mind! I used to work with another photographer who shot Canon without the MagMod gel. He always said my Sony was the problem!

@robbyy8709 3 года назад

Hey can u do a video on how to set up flash on the fly for something like a wedding

@ogonzilla 3 года назад

Check out my "small softbox setup" video linked above. I use that a lot...light and fast.

@TKDGal76 3 года назад

Omar, what are flash grids and why would you use them?

@ogonzilla 3 года назад

A grid prevents the flash from spreading everywhere. So you make your flash act like a spotlight

@jru42287 4 месяца назад

Can I ask, what size Flash Bender do you use? I was looking into the MagMod, as a photographer I know uses it with great results, but it looks like the Flash Bender might diffuse even better. For reference, I use the Canon 600EXII-RT Speedlite. Thanks!

@hamzatatta952 Месяц назад

hi whats your favorite flash

@PossMcLeod Год назад

ps I used to use one of the old Rogue Flashbenders!! One of the best run and gun light modifiers I ever used. Wish they'd kept updating their stuff, they were defs headin in the right direction.

@HectorRiveraPhotography 2 года назад

Good stuff Omar where u get the things that hold the gells ?

@ogonzilla 2 года назад

Check the magmod site. There's a new one. I got mine in a gel kit.

@emmanuelnalli Год назад

These accessories seems PIA in a wedding or an event photography gig. I bought a used Selens sphere diffuser and it is fully decolored to yellow.

@demonsaint1296 3 года назад

You don’t need rubber bands. Velcro on the gel tabs and Velcro on the sides of the flash. Small square or dot Velcro works fast.

@MichaelAres 2 года назад

I just got the Mahmoud starter kid yesterday….I HATE putting the grip on my flash. So much work to do 🙄

@msandersen 3 года назад

I got the cheap Chinese knockoff set by Selen off eBay, didn’t have to think about the cost or justify it to myself. I got it with a grid included, not that I use it. It’s been great 👍🏼

@edwinscott6500 2 года назад

I had magnets drop out only after using it three times, help desk got back to me when the warranty runout.

@ClefordBiongan 9 месяцев назад

love you omar....you're so funny 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

@slglasius Год назад

I have 2 v860ii with magmod Eyeballing the v1 with akr1 set. What are your thoughts?

@ogonzilla Год назад

Hated the V1. Terrible control wheel

@slglasius Год назад

@@ogonzilla can agree with that ;) so you full on magmod now?

@kennethcheong4498 6 месяцев назад

How about the Magbounce?

@jhoang861 3 года назад

yeah the mag pod accessories are ridiculously expensive. I like the Rogue modifier but I decided to be MacGyver and made my own for two dollars lol!

@Jwitherow1964 Год назад

Keep that in mind

@timrosenthal46 3 года назад

I borrowed the dome and didn't like using this system at all at events. It makes your camera/flash way too top heavy and my Yongnuo flash couldn't support the weight and it kept flopping down onto my lens. That being said I didn't mind the look you got as long as you used your flash in manual and wound the power right back. But, too expensive, too clumsy and too heavy.

@ogonzilla 3 года назад

Agree.

@tmsmqwx Год назад

So how much did u sell it for?

@v14211 3 года назад

Good information. Two things: 1) do you have a video on using a gel system? 2) Do you have a video on getting correct color balance and monitor calibration? 👍🏽🔥

@v14211 3 года назад

Found it.

@daxvolfan 3 года назад

Never used any flash, so this is all so intriguing to me. Can someone explain using a grid please? What is it used for?

@henrychang6382 3 года назад

The grid focuses the light in a general direction, so your light doesn't spread out too much.

@daxvolfan 3 года назад

@@henrychang6382 that makes sense, thanks for the reply

@ogonzilla 3 года назад

Just like Henry said. And you can stack grids for a tighter beam. 45 degrees, 25 degrees, etc. There's also something called a "snoot" which is basically adding a tube to the end of your light. It's also fun to say "snoot."

@daxvolfan 3 года назад

@@ogonzilla Interesting....thanks for the reply. Always enjoy your videos.

@enrico_passerini 3 года назад

@@ogonzilla is the video about "how to use flash" still possible? Just finished seeing your playlist on light! 🤩

@billgordon4423 3 года назад

Yeah Omar has a magnetic personality ; )

@RoscoeWasHere 3 года назад

Whoa, who is that pro model? He needs to be in Vogue.

@WRLremote 8 месяцев назад

First 20 seconds got my like.

@josephloftusmedia 3 года назад

I was thinking I should get this until you got to the the Velcro. I’ve had a CTO that lives on my flash with a rubber band and it works okay, but every so often the rubber band snaps and then I can’t use the gel... gonna go order some Velcro now!

@ogonzilla 3 года назад

Yep. Just make sure you get the fuzzy side of the Velcro for the flash. Most gels (like Honl) have the scratchy side on the gel. :)

@tonykennedy2344 3 года назад

MacGyver reference for the win!!!

@marianabittencourtazevedo8273 Год назад

😂 love It!

@TighelanderII 2 года назад

Rouge should hire actor Michael Fassbender as their spokesman for their Flashbender.

@kaitlynbeckerjohnson2325 2 года назад

This is a great review. However, you do say "Keep in mind" 20+ times. The information is awesome, but that can get a little distracting. Just something to...keep in mind. ;)