CWW wrote:
I appreciate your reply, lot's to digest. So the picture I'm getting is strobes for studio, speed lights for remote. For studio strobes, best to have both battery and A/C power. As per your recommendation, I'll take a look at GODOX. There are so many combinations, makes my head spin.
For studio, all I use is AC.
For location work, at least the stuff I shoot, it's nice to have a battery option, especially when shooting outside.
Others will have different requirements and recommendations.
It would be boring if we didn't differ in our opinions!
Godox is a pretty new brand, but a very extensive line.
They have a new "TCM" equipped transmitter where you shoot in TTL for your first shot, then using the TCM (TTL Convert Manual) button, the power levels used are converted to manual levels for tweaking and more consistent output. I rarely use TTL for location shoots with multiple lights, but reviews are good for this feature.
Gets you really close on the first try.
I don't have that $70 transmitter yet, but hope to soon.
I've heard to buy from Adorama (Flashpoint) or B&H for the Godox brand, rather than ebay or Amazon. Those two should back you up if anything goes wrong.
Check youTube for reviews.
FaceBook has a Godox AD 200 dedicated page "
myAD200", which you'll have to join to view.
I also recommend the FB group:
Learn to Light.
Photography is about light and learning to control it is an on-going thing.
Joe McNally and
Neil van Niekerk have sites you should explore along with the previously recommended
Strobist website.
Good luck!