Review: Godox MS300/MS200 Monolight Studio Strobe Flash (Flashpoint BLAZ 300)

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Video Description -

Hey everyone! It took me way too long, but I finally finished my full review of the Godox MS300/MS200 AKA Flashpoint BLAZ 300. I did a bunch of testing and even used it on a client shoot where I did around 30 professional headshots in a San Francisco tech startup office.

I have a whole mess of good things to say about this flash. The Godox MS300 or Flashpoint BLAZ 300 is a studio flash/strobe/moonlight that is pretty much unmatched in its weight class. If you look at the cost of the flash against the feature set and build quality, it's just unmatched. That doesn't mean it isn't without its flaws... The inexpensive price tag does come with some compromises. Some very important compromises.

But, if you are looking into getting involved with studio strobe flash photography as a beginner - or intermediate - then this can be an excellent option. For beginners, this allows you to learn the mechanics and to start investing in practice as well as accessories like light modifiers. When you are ready to graduate to a more robust studio strobe, all the light modifiers, triggers, light stands, and the rest will be compatible and you will be able to retain your investment. This flash will help you grow at a low opportunity cost.

I go into detail in the video on the benefits/compromises as well as who this flash is for/not for.

I hope you enjoy!

Also... Here are some basic specs on the MS300/MS200:

- MS300 - 300 watts - Guide 58m @ ISO100
- MS200 - 200 watts - Guide 53m @ ISO100
- 1/1 to 1/32 power
- Recycle time of 1.8s at full power
- 5600k strobe temperature
- 150 watt modeling lamp
- adjustable by 5% increments
- Can be constant or dim on flash
- AC powered
- Integrated Bowens mount
- Triggering
- Compatible with all Godox X Wireless triggers/flash commander units
- I tested both Godox X Pro and Godox V1
- Optically Triggered
- S1/S2 modes
- 2.5mm trigger cable

For controls, you have a rotary dial and 5 buttons on the back that let you control all of the functionality of the strobe. To trigger the flash, you have four options: 2.5mm sync cable, optical slave, a USB wireless control port, or using a Godox X Wireless trigger. For wireless, you have 16 groups and 32 channels to work with.

Now for the main drawback of the flash...
- NO HIGH-SPEED SYNC -

Which means you are limited to a max shutter speed is 1/250th of a second on your camera.