Anyone getting the Godox AD200?

morenjavi · 04-24-2017, 04:55 PM

Thanks for the suggestion, but unfortunately the metz 48 af-1 only supports slave mode for p-ttl

, it cannot control other flashes. What I do for avoid wasting too much battery is to put -3EV compensation on the flash.

mcgregni · 04-24-2017, 11:57 PM

That's a good approach considering that limitation, and probably doesn't spill any significant light into the scene.

Culture · 06-15-2017, 05:43 AM

If I wanted to get the AD200 which of the transmitter versions do I use. X1T-N or X1T-C.
I will mount it on my Cactus V6II which is universal but does it which you choose?

jake14mw · 06-16-2017, 04:43 AM

I don't think it matters too much. I am using the X1T-C for mine. I think the general consensus has been that with Nikon you might get the wake function to work with them whereas that will not work for the Canon version.

morenjavi · 07-03-2017, 02:35 PM

Originally posted by jake14mw

I don't think it matters too much. I am using the X1T-C for mine. I think the general consensus has been that with Nikon you might get the wake function to work with them whereas that will not work for the Canon version.

This is a very interesting info. So, is HSS working for you, with the V6 II + X1T-C & AD200's wireless mode ?
To get HSS, I have to put a FT16R or XT16R receiver on my AD200, and disable the wireless mode.
Also, I have read on other forums that the X1T canon version have several bugs with the XTR16 receivers, when want to disable a device with such receivers.

Regards.

DimC · 07-18-2017, 12:00 PM

Hi all,

I will rent one for a wedding im shooting mid august. Is there a Pentax version or is it only generic ?
I intend to use it with my Godox XT16 transmitter, for off camera flash (on my K1).

Any tips appreciated, thanks !

Culture · 07-18-2017, 10:47 PM

Originally posted by DimC

Hi all,

I will rent one for a wedding im shooting mid august. Is there a Pentax version or is it only generic ?
I intend to use it with my Godox XT16 transmitter, for off camera flash (on my K1).

Any tips appreciated, thanks !

You mean the AD200? Yes its generic. Pentax does not have its version.
I have not done my research in full, but I think the XT16 should work with it. The AD200 has a built in receiver.
What you will need though is maybe a Cactus V6II between the camera and the XT16.

Between. I checked your site. Really nice work. I noticed you shot a lot of africans. So I checked you out.
I see you lived in Ivory Coast. I am from Ghana myself.

It will be nice to see your wedding shoots when they are done.

Culture.

DimC · 07-19-2017, 03:46 AM

Originally posted by Culture

You mean the AD200? Yes its generic. Pentax does not have its version.
I have not done my research in full, but I think the XT16 should work with it. The AD200 has a built in receiver.
What you will need though is maybe a Cactus V6II between the camera and the XT16.

Between. I checked your site. Really nice work. I noticed you shot a lot of africans. So I checked you out.
I see you lived in Ivory Coast. I am from Ghana myself.

It will be nice to see your wedding shoots when they are done.

Culture.

Hey thanks for your advice Culture, why do you think i should get an Cactus V6 II ? for HSS ?
I now live in Paris, France. Used to live in Abidjan for years, I love Ivory Coast man and I miss my people a lot.
Where are you based ? I was the only one photographer shooting Pentax while I lived in Abidjan, and I was very often the only one able to shoot in difficult weather (super hot and humid outside, air conditionning inside), Pentax K20D by that time !

Wonderful weddings shots on your gallery ! congrats!

morenjavi · 07-19-2017, 10:42 AM

Originally posted by DimC

Hi all,

I will rent one for a wedding im shooting mid august. Is there a Pentax version or is it only generic ?
I intend to use it with my Godox XT16 transmitter, for off camera flash (on my K1).

Any tips appreciated, thanks !

Hello, I can confirm that you can control and fire the AD200 by:

* using the 433Mhz FT16 and putting a FTR16 receiver on the AD200's USB port, and disabling the wireless mode
* using the XT16 or XT32-C and enabling the wireless mode. Also you could put a XTR16 receiver on the USB port and disable the wireless mode

Just put your FT16/XT16/XT32 on top your camera's hotshoe, a receiver (if needed) on the USB port, adjust the channel and group, and you are done.

Only if you want HSS, that is, to fire above 1/180, then yes, you need a V6II.

I used mine on First Communions this year and I'm quite happy with it.

Salutations.

DimC · 07-19-2017, 01:40 PM

Originally posted by morenjavi

Hello, I can confirm that you can control and fire the AD200 by:

* using the 433Mhz FT16 and putting a FTR16 receiver on the AD200's USB port, and disabling the wireless mode
* using the XT16 or XT32-C and enabling the wireless mode. Also you could put a XTR16 receiver on the USB port and disable the wireless mode

Just put your FT16/XT16/XT32 on top your camera's hotshoe, a receiver (if needed) on the USB port, adjust the channel and group, and you are done.

Only if you want HSS, that is, to fire above 1/180, then yes, you need a V6II.

I used mine on First Communions this year and I'm quite happy with it.

Salutations.

Thanks a lot for this information, Ill report back to you.

Culture · 07-19-2017, 10:07 PM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by DimC

Hey thanks for your advice Culture, why do you think i should get an Cactus V6 II ? for HSS ?
I now live in Paris, France. Used to live in Abidjan for years, I love Ivory Coast man and I miss my people a lot.
Where are you based ? I was the only one photographer shooting Pentax while I lived in Abidjan, and I was very often the only one able to shoot in difficult weather (super hot and humid outside, air conditionning inside), Pentax K20D by that time !

Wonderful weddings shots on your gallery ! congrats!

I see the question has been answered. Yes I meant HSS. I suspected that as a wedding photographer you might at times need to use HSS.

I am now based in Finland. If I had the opportunity to have quarter of my gear with me when I visit home. I would have a fun time.

Culture.

Kmaphotog · 07-25-2017, 01:19 PM

Originally posted by morenjavi

Hello, I can confirm that you can control and fire the AD200 by:

* using the 433Mhz FT16 and putting a FTR16 receiver on the AD200's USB port, and disabling the wireless mode
* using the XT16 or XT32-C and enabling the wireless mode. Also you could put a XTR16 receiver on the USB port and disable the wireless mode

Just put your FT16/XT16/XT32 on top your camera's hotshoe, a receiver (if needed) on the USB port, adjust the channel and group, and you are done.

Only if you want HSS, that is, to fire above 1/180, then yes, you need a V6II.

I used mine on First Communions this year and I'm quite happy with it.

Salutations.

I have the cactus 6vII, x1tc and AD200 with a 645Z. It will not work in HSS or over 1/125. SO from what I am reading if I use the cactus and the XT16 system I will be able to shoot above 1/125. has anyone verifyied this?

I am currently using a Profoto B1 with the Cactus on the 645 with good resoults in HSS. just would like a lighter light. Thanks in advance

DimC · 07-25-2017, 02:14 PM

I'll be able to tell you by the end of the week.
I'm using a K1 as a difference.

morenjavi · 07-25-2017, 04:09 PM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by Kmaphotog

I have the cactus 6vII, x1tc and AD200 with a 645Z. It will not work in HSS or over 1/125. SO from what I am reading if I use the cactus and the XT16 system I will be able to shoot above 1/125. has anyone verifyied this?

I am currently using a Profoto B1 with the Cactus on the 645 with good resoults in HSS. just would like a lighter light. Thanks in advance

Hello, I can tell you what worked for me. I tested wit with K5 & K3II. You have a 645 and it seems your Cactus v6II is able to get the HSS signal.
To get HSS with the AD200 & V6II you can check the next combinations:

* put a general trigger on top of your cactus v6ii, and the corresponding receiver connected to the AD200's sync port. Disable wireless mode and enable HSS on the AD200. HSS should work.
* put a FT16 on top of your cactus, then put a FTR16 on the AD200's usb port, disable wireless mode and enable HSS.
* put a XT16/XT32 on top of your cactus, and (important), a XTr16 receiver on the usb port, disable wireless mode and enable HSS. It should work with your X1Tc too, but I coulnd't test it

The problem is that HSS doesn't work if you use the wireless mode and the AD200's internal receiver. I know, it doesn't make sense but...

I hope this info be useful.

Regards.

Forget to add: on the cactus v6II, I configure the flash as manual, and HSS as 'powersync'.

Class A · 07-25-2017, 07:48 PM

Originally posted by morenjavi

To get HSS with the AD200 & V6II you can check the next combinations:

* put a general trigger on top of your cactus v6ii, and the corresponding receiver connected to the AD200's sync port. Disable wireless mode and enable HSS on the AD200. HSS should work.
* put a FT16 on top of your cactus, then put a FTR16 on the AD200's usb port, disable wireless mode and enable HSS.
* put a XT16/XT32 on top of your cactus, and (important), a XTr16 receiver on the usb port, disable wireless mode and enable HSS. It should work with your X1Tc too, but I coulnd't test it

Yet another option that should work is to not add any trigger to the on-camera V6II, but connect another V6II or a V6 to the AD200 via a sync cable. On the AD200, disable wireless mode and manually engage HSS.

That might be a good solution for anyone who happens to have more than one V6II unit or has additional V6 units available. It is not a very cost-effective solution for anyone not having these units anyhow.

07-25-2017, 04:09 PM - 1 Like	#29
morenjavi Pentaxian Join Date: Jul 2016 Posts: 589	Originally posted by Kmaphotog I have the cactus 6vII, x1tc and AD200 with a 645Z. It will not work in HSS or over 1/125. SO from what I am reading if I use the cactus and the XT16 system I will be able to shoot above 1/125. has anyone verifyied this? I am currently using a Profoto B1 with the Cactus on the 645 with good resoults in HSS. just would like a lighter light. Thanks in advance Hello, I can tell you what worked for me. I tested wit with K5 & K3II. You have a 645 and it seems your Cactus v6II is able to get the HSS signal. To get HSS with the AD200 & V6II you can check the next combinations: * put a general trigger on top of your cactus v6ii, and the corresponding receiver connected to the AD200's sync port. Disable wireless mode and enable HSS on the AD200. HSS should work. * put a FT16 on top of your cactus, then put a FTR16 on the AD200's usb port, disable wireless mode and enable HSS. * put a XT16/XT32 on top of your cactus, and (important), a XTr16 receiver on the usb port, disable wireless mode and enable HSS. It should work with your X1Tc too, but I coulnd't test it The problem is that HSS doesn't work if you use the wireless mode and the AD200's internal receiver. I know, it doesn't make sense but... I hope this info be useful. Regards. Forget to add: on the cactus v6II, I configure the flash as manual, and HSS as 'powersync'. Last edited by morenjavi; 07-25-2017 at 04:12 PM. Reason: Info forgotten

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04-24-2017, 04:55 PM	#16
morenjavi Pentaxian Join Date: Jul 2016 Posts: 589	Thanks for the suggestion, but unfortunately the metz 48 af-1 only supports slave mode for p-ttl , it cannot control other flashes. What I do for avoid wasting too much battery is to put -3EV compensation on the flash.

04-24-2017, 11:57 PM	#17
mcgregni Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Surrey, England Posts: 2,603	That's a good approach considering that limitation, and probably doesn't spill any significant light into the scene.

06-15-2017, 05:43 AM	#18
Culture Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Vaasa Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 818	If I wanted to get the AD200 which of the transmitter versions do I use. X1T-N or X1T-C. I will mount it on my Cactus V6II which is universal but does it which you choose?

06-16-2017, 04:43 AM	#19
jake14mw Veteran Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Connecticut, USA Posts: 977 Original Poster	I don't think it matters too much. I am using the X1T-C for mine. I think the general consensus has been that with Nikon you might get the wake function to work with them whereas that will not work for the Canon version.

07-03-2017, 02:35 PM	#20
morenjavi Pentaxian Join Date: Jul 2016 Posts: 589	Originally posted by jake14mw I don't think it matters too much. I am using the X1T-C for mine. I think the general consensus has been that with Nikon you might get the wake function to work with them whereas that will not work for the Canon version. This is a very interesting info. So, is HSS working for you, with the V6 II + X1T-C & AD200's wireless mode ? To get HSS, I have to put a FT16R or XT16R receiver on my AD200, and disable the wireless mode. Also, I have read on other forums that the X1T canon version have several bugs with the XTR16 receivers, when want to disable a device with such receivers. Regards.

07-18-2017, 12:00 PM	#21
DimC Veteran Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Paris Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 813	Hi all, I will rent one for a wedding im shooting mid august. Is there a Pentax version or is it only generic ? I intend to use it with my Godox XT16 transmitter, for off camera flash (on my K1). Any tips appreciated, thanks !

07-18-2017, 10:47 PM	#22
Culture Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Vaasa Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 818	Originally posted by DimC Hi all, I will rent one for a wedding im shooting mid august. Is there a Pentax version or is it only generic ? I intend to use it with my Godox XT16 transmitter, for off camera flash (on my K1). Any tips appreciated, thanks ! You mean the AD200? Yes its generic. Pentax does not have its version. I have not done my research in full, but I think the XT16 should work with it. The AD200 has a built in receiver. What you will need though is maybe a Cactus V6II between the camera and the XT16. Between. I checked your site. Really nice work. I noticed you shot a lot of africans. So I checked you out. I see you lived in Ivory Coast. I am from Ghana myself. It will be nice to see your wedding shoots when they are done. Culture.

07-19-2017, 03:46 AM	#23
DimC Veteran Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Paris Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 813	Originally posted by Culture You mean the AD200? Yes its generic. Pentax does not have its version. I have not done my research in full, but I think the XT16 should work with it. The AD200 has a built in receiver. What you will need though is maybe a Cactus V6II between the camera and the XT16. Between. I checked your site. Really nice work. I noticed you shot a lot of africans. So I checked you out. I see you lived in Ivory Coast. I am from Ghana myself. It will be nice to see your wedding shoots when they are done. Culture. Hey thanks for your advice Culture, why do you think i should get an Cactus V6 II ? for HSS ? I now live in Paris, France. Used to live in Abidjan for years, I love Ivory Coast man and I miss my people a lot. Where are you based ? I was the only one photographer shooting Pentax while I lived in Abidjan, and I was very often the only one able to shoot in difficult weather (super hot and humid outside, air conditionning inside), Pentax K20D by that time ! Wonderful weddings shots on your gallery ! congrats!

07-19-2017, 10:42 AM	#24
morenjavi Pentaxian Join Date: Jul 2016 Posts: 589	Originally posted by DimC Hi all, I will rent one for a wedding im shooting mid august. Is there a Pentax version or is it only generic ? I intend to use it with my Godox XT16 transmitter, for off camera flash (on my K1). Any tips appreciated, thanks ! Hello, I can confirm that you can control and fire the AD200 by: * using the 433Mhz FT16 and putting a FTR16 receiver on the AD200's USB port, and disabling the wireless mode * using the XT16 or XT32-C and enabling the wireless mode. Also you could put a XTR16 receiver on the USB port and disable the wireless mode Just put your FT16/XT16/XT32 on top your camera's hotshoe, a receiver (if needed) on the USB port, adjust the channel and group, and you are done. Only if you want HSS, that is, to fire above 1/180, then yes, you need a V6II. I used mine on First Communions this year and I'm quite happy with it. Salutations.

07-19-2017, 01:40 PM	#25
DimC Veteran Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Paris Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 813	Originally posted by morenjavi Hello, I can confirm that you can control and fire the AD200 by: * using the 433Mhz FT16 and putting a FTR16 receiver on the AD200's USB port, and disabling the wireless mode * using the XT16 or XT32-C and enabling the wireless mode. Also you could put a XTR16 receiver on the USB port and disable the wireless mode Just put your FT16/XT16/XT32 on top your camera's hotshoe, a receiver (if needed) on the USB port, adjust the channel and group, and you are done. Only if you want HSS, that is, to fire above 1/180, then yes, you need a V6II. I used mine on First Communions this year and I'm quite happy with it. Salutations. Thanks a lot for this information, Ill report back to you.

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07-19-2017, 10:07 PM - 1 Like	#26
Culture Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Vaasa Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 818	Originally posted by DimC Hey thanks for your advice Culture, why do you think i should get an Cactus V6 II ? for HSS ? I now live in Paris, France. Used to live in Abidjan for years, I love Ivory Coast man and I miss my people a lot. Where are you based ? I was the only one photographer shooting Pentax while I lived in Abidjan, and I was very often the only one able to shoot in difficult weather (super hot and humid outside, air conditionning inside), Pentax K20D by that time ! Wonderful weddings shots on your gallery ! congrats! I see the question has been answered. Yes I meant HSS. I suspected that as a wedding photographer you might at times need to use HSS. I am now based in Finland. If I had the opportunity to have quarter of my gear with me when I visit home. I would have a fun time. Culture.

07-25-2017, 01:19 PM	#27
Kmaphotog New Member Join Date: Feb 2017 Posts: 8	Originally posted by morenjavi Hello, I can confirm that you can control and fire the AD200 by: * using the 433Mhz FT16 and putting a FTR16 receiver on the AD200's USB port, and disabling the wireless mode * using the XT16 or XT32-C and enabling the wireless mode. Also you could put a XTR16 receiver on the USB port and disable the wireless mode Just put your FT16/XT16/XT32 on top your camera's hotshoe, a receiver (if needed) on the USB port, adjust the channel and group, and you are done. Only if you want HSS, that is, to fire above 1/180, then yes, you need a V6II. I used mine on First Communions this year and I'm quite happy with it. Salutations. I have the cactus 6vII, x1tc and AD200 with a 645Z. It will not work in HSS or over 1/125. SO from what I am reading if I use the cactus and the XT16 system I will be able to shoot above 1/125. has anyone verifyied this? I am currently using a Profoto B1 with the Cactus on the 645 with good resoults in HSS. just would like a lighter light. Thanks in advance

07-25-2017, 02:14 PM	#28
DimC Veteran Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Paris Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 813	I'll be able to tell you by the end of the week. I'm using a K1 as a difference.

07-25-2017, 07:48 PM	#30
Class A Pentaxian Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Wellington, New Zealand Posts: 11,251	Originally posted by morenjavi To get HSS with the AD200 & V6II you can check the next combinations: * put a general trigger on top of your cactus v6ii, and the corresponding receiver connected to the AD200's sync port. Disable wireless mode and enable HSS on the AD200. HSS should work. * put a FT16 on top of your cactus, then put a FTR16 on the AD200's usb port, disable wireless mode and enable HSS. * put a XT16/XT32 on top of your cactus, and (important), a XTr16 receiver on the usb port, disable wireless mode and enable HSS. It should work with your X1Tc too, but I coulnd't test it Yet another option that should work is to not add any trigger to the on-camera V6II, but connect another V6II or a V6 to the AD200 via a sync cable. On the AD200, disable wireless mode and manually engage HSS. That might be a good solution for anyone who happens to have more than one V6II unit or has additional V6 units available. It is not a very cost-effective solution for anyone not having these units anyhow.