Flash for product photography

[Justin M.]

Hi,

is the Godox AD400 Pro flash a good choice for product photography?

I am looking to improve the quality of the light and Profoto seems terribly expensive, now I work with Elimchrome BRX500.

Thanks in advance

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[Justin M.]

Hello
I will expand the query

I am dedicated to product and food photography. I am working with:
1 elinchrom BRX500 flash
3 Yongnuo YN 560 III speedlights

My idea was to replace these flashes with the Godox AD400Pro, AD600Pro and perhaps 1 Godox V1, to improve the quality and be able to change the power of the flashes without having to move.

Are these flashes (Godox AD400pro – AD600Pro) suitable for this type of photography? I have heard that they are quite stable.

This was my initial idea until I have seen your videos and you give a lot of importance to modifiers, in the end light is light and the importance of modifying it.

I have the doubt to keep the old flashes and invest in better modifiers.
Now I work with:

1 Softbox (starlink) of 60x90cm (2×3 ”)
2 Stripbox (godox)
1 Octabox elinchrom 95cm (3 ”)

I usually remove the front diffuser cloth and instead use a banner with diffuser paper.

I have thought about replacing these better quality diffusers like the Profoto brand, is this a good idea? Do you advise me of other brands that give good results? I am looking for quality.

Is it a good combination of Godox flashes and profoto softbox?

Thanks in advance, and for the great contribution you make with your videos.

Thanks

[Justin M.]

can anybody help me?

[Alex Koloskov]

Hello Justiniano. Sorry, we must overlook your questions.
So, I personally have no experience with these Godox, but as far as I know and see on a spec – they will be good for product photography. Just keep in mind that you won’t need a battery-powered flash if you’ll be working only at the studio:-)

As for the light mods – I’d suggest you add a fresnel lens to your list, a few of them – they are quite useful:
https://amzn.to/3h7wS9i

As for profoto diffusers – they are probably good, but I am not sure if they will be significantly better (looking at the end result) comparing for less expensive ones. I use DIY diffusers with a great success:-)

Hope this helps. good luck!

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