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Godox MS300 Studio Strobe 300Ws 110V GN58 5600K Bowens Mount Monolight, Built-in Godox 2.4G Wireless System, 150W Modeling Lamp, Outstanding Output Stability, Anti-Preflash, 1/32 to 1/1 Steps Output
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Brand | GODOX |
Compatible Mountings | Nikon |
Camera Flash | Studio |
Flash Sync Speed | 1/2000 |
Included Components | NO |
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- 🌿Built-In 2.4 GHz Wireless X System||: Use wireless trigger X1 as well as power remotes XT16, XPro, and X2 to wirelessly control the head's power, modeling light, triggering, and more. The system has 32 radio channels and 16 groups.
- 🌿Fast Recycling and Flash Duration||:The head features 0.1 to 1.8 second recycling times and flash durations from 1/2000 to 1/800 second.
- 🌿Precise Power Adjustment||:Power can be adjusted from 1/1 to 1/32 in 50 steps. The 150W modeling light's brightness can be adjusted from 5% to 100%.
- 🌿Outstanding power output stability||:no more than 2% tolerance of the power output when the flash keeps working for long hours.
- 🌿Anti-preflash function||:Its anti-preflash function Provide the synchonization of cameras capable to fire a preflash. The flash can remember the current parametre after 3 seconds when the setting is finished,and operation data will be restored to the original data once restart.
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Product Description
The Godox MS300 MONOLIGHT is a 300-watt second manual monolight, designed to be compact non-TTL AC studio members of the 2.4Ghz Family of wireless radio controlled flashes. The small units deliver GN 174ft / 58m, accepting standard Bowens S-Type reflectors and modifiers. The pro 150w quartz modeling light makes lighting setups easy to achieve precise results. The incredible amount of power and control in these compact and lightweight flashes, make this design the first choice of all photographers with an eye for flexible multiple lights set up in a studio or home environment for everything from portraiture toproduct photography without the fear of blowing circuits. The Godox MS300 Monolight has a max recycle times of 1.8 seconds at full power, and an eye-popping 0.1 seconds at 1/32nd/5.0 output, with reliability that only AC can .
- Godox MS300 Features:
- Compact and lightweight 300ws AC reliability
- Impressively consistent GN 174ft / 58m output
- Built-in Godox 2.4G wireless system
- Bowens Type-S mount for a flood of almost any light shaper
- 150W modeling lamp adjusts in 5% to 100% power levels in 3 modes
- Outstanding output stability, no more than 2% shifts when under the same output
- Use wireless trigger X1 as well as power remotes XT16, XPro, and X2 to wirelessly control the head's power, modeling light, triggering, and more.
- Stable Color Temperature 5600K +/- 200K throughout the flash range
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- Note: Standard reflector and the sync cable are sold sepreately
- Specifications:
- Mode: MS300
- Max Power:300ws
- Guide Number(m ISO 100) (with highly effective reflector):58
- Color temperature:5600±200k
- Operating Voltage: AC110V-120V-60Hz
- Power consumption of Modeling Lamp:150ws
- Light Brightness of Modeling Lamp:5%~100%
- Recycle time:110V(0.1~1.8s)
- Flash duration:1/2000~1/800s
- Fuse: F5AL 250V
- Dimension: flash diameter φ12.6cm
- height of flash with handle 12.7cm
- Length of flash with lamp cover 28.3cm
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Built-In 2.4 GHz Wireless X SystemUse wireless trigger X1 as well as power remotes XT16, XPro, and X2 to wirelessly control the head's power, modeling light, triggering, and more. The system has 32 radio channels and 16 groups. |
Super Clean Display ScreenThe LCD screen displays settings and functions. |
Wireless Remote Control Portthe power output,modeling lamp,and the buzzer of the studio flash can be remotely controlled by godox X1 Trigger,XT16 Transmitter or Xpro ,X2 Trigger. |
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Solid Hand-grab HandleSolid Hand-grab Handle for carry. |
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Precise Power AdjustmentPower can be adjusted from 1/1 to 1/32 in 50 steps. The 150W modeling light's brightness can be adjusted from 5 to 100%. |
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Product Dimensions | 11.81 x 4.72 x 5.12 inches |
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Item Weight | 5.07 pounds |
ASIN | B07TYZ3VXT |
Item model number | MS300+Accessories |
Customer Reviews |
4.5 out of 5 stars |
Best Sellers Rank | #237 in Photographic Lighting Monolights |
Date First Available | July 4, 2019 |
Manufacturer | GODOX |
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Customers like the value, quality, brightness, ease of use, and power of the camera flash. For example, they mention it's very cost effective to start a studio, works well with existing Godox system, and is an excellent addition to their lighting setup. That said, some complain about the heat.
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Customers appreciate the value of the flash. They say it's great for the money, very cost effective to start a studio, and works well for the price point. Some dislike that it'll break easily.
"...and within this range of price, is just good in every way, good quality for low price, light quality is good, the panel is just easy to use, no..." Read more
"This is my second Godox flashlight, easy and great for the money." Read more
"...Aside from that SUBSTANTIAL problem, it is a very nice strobe at a reasonable price and I already am having fun playing with. :)..." Read more
"...Flash and model lights are quiet and work well for the price point.Dislikes. Flash range is limited...." Read more
Customers like the quality of the camera flash. They say it really works nicely, the replacements work perfectly, and it works well with existing Godox system. Some say the light has decent quality and is lightweight. However, most say the lights work well together and are bright and even.
"UPDATE: The monolight is still working perfectly! It works seamlessly with my Godox X2T wireless flash trigger, and I can fully change and control..." Read more
"...Bright and even. And the refresh rate was immediate...." Read more
"Very nice strobe. You will not do better for the price. It’s small and light...." Read more
"...But all the lights work well together, the SK300II this MS300 and my TT685S... all controlled with an XT1 transmitter...." Read more
Customers are satisfied with the brightness of the camera flash. They mention that it is the best studio light, perfect for hair light, and an excellent addition to their lighting setup. The flash is crisp, fast, and unbelievably bright at its highest setting.
"...price, is just good in every way, good quality for low price, light quality is good, the panel is just easy to use, no extra weird functions,..." Read more
"...The flash is crisp, fast, and unbelievably bright at it's highest setting...." Read more
"...output more significant than a speedlight, it really does feel like a nice wash of light. Bright and even. And the refresh rate was immediate...." Read more
"...using 1 or 2 of the MS300's for backdrop lighting and the colored boots work well for this...." Read more
Customers find the camera flash easy to use and setup. They mention that the manual makes it easy to set the group and channel for wireless. Customers also say that the flash is a perfect beginner's strobe or fill light, and pairs easily with their Flashpoint R2 Pro wireless trigger.
"...way, good quality for low price, light quality is good, the panel is just easy to use, no extra weird functions, construction is quite high end for..." Read more
"...Without even opening the manual it was easy to set the group and channel for wireless triggering, and immediately with no other pairing or effort, I..." Read more
"This is my second Godox flashlight, easy and great for the money." Read more
"Awesome product, easy to use! Perfect power for a beginner and not to many functions to confuse the user...." Read more
Customers are happy with the strobe. They say it is a great stroke, with a powerful output. They also say it's a good starter strore, with plenty of power. Customers also mention that it is easy to use and has a nice mode light.
"...Not only is the output more significant than a speedlight, it really does feel like a nice wash of light. Bright and even...." Read more
"Awesome product, easy to use! Perfect power for a beginner and not to many functions to confuse the user...." Read more
"...Overall, it's a good starter strobe to get your feet wet and play." Read more
"This is an entry level strobe. If you are looking for doing beauty shots and recycle time does not bother you this is your lamp...." Read more
Customers find the camera flash versatile and good for studio use. They say the Bowens mount makes it accessible to numerous accessories and has a huge amount of options for light modifiers. The lightweight design makes it awesome for use on a boom. Overall, customers say the flash is good in every way and perfect for photography.
"...For real this is the most versatile thing I have ever used when it comes to lights, at least of this type and within this range of price, is just..." Read more
"...The unit is very versatile, and I'm just starting to experiment with its many possibilities using a snoot, reflector, and a diffuser...." Read more
"...made of plastic they are super lightweight which makes them awesome for use on a boom or if you don't have beefy light stands...." Read more
"...The bowens style mount means you have a huge amount of options for light modifiers including some very reasonable softboxes and beauty dishes...." Read more
Customers like the weight of the camera flash. They mention it's lightweight, powerful, and easy to use. Some appreciate the inexpensive light with decent quality.
"...Being made of plastic they are super lightweight which makes them awesome for use on a boom or if you don't have beefy light stands...." Read more
"Very nice strobe. You will not do better for the price. It’s small and light...." Read more
"...Things I like. Inexpensive light with decent quality a little lightweight and cheap feeling but decent...." Read more
"Not as heavy as I was expecting, which is great as I don't have to add another heavy duty stand right away...." Read more
Customers are dissatisfied with the heat produced by the camera flash. They mention that it gets hot enough to melt the shroud and possibly catch it on fire. They also say that it shoots a little cooler than advertised and that the housing melted in less than 5 minutes.
"...The "minor cosmetic imperfections" manifested as the shroud being thoroughly melted/burned to the modelling lamp, and also to the flash tube to a..." Read more
"...bulbs and had it on 100% soft steady lighting and the housing melted in less than 5 minutes!! With?..." Read more
"...I’m sure that is due to the price as well. Model lights get really hot when used for long periods and the quiet fans are probably a factor because..." Read more
"...My only issue with it is that it shoots a little cooler than advertised." Read more
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For real this is the most versatile thing I have ever used when it comes to lights, at least of this type and within this range of price, is just good in every way, good quality for low price, light quality is good, the panel is just easy to use, no extra weird functions, construction is quite high end for the price, and to be honest, I don't think you will find something this good for this price. If you are a student, beginner or an amateur just starting, it will for sure fit most of your needs at least in indoor studio. I have used this with 40'' umbrellas and with 60'' octa w/bowens mount and not a single issue.
One thing I found on internet that it did have, but it doesn't is : IT doesn't have HSS
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First of all, 5 stars for this product. It really works nicely, and I can't believe what a bargain it is. The flash is crisp, fast, and unbelievably bright at it's highest setting. The modelling light does a decent job of simulating the "as lit" look from the flash, though its color temperature is a bit different. The unit is very versatile, and I'm just starting to experiment with its many possibilities using a snoot, reflector, and a diffuser.
Now let's get to these pictures. I purchased my unit at a modest discount from the Amazon warehouse. The unit was advertised in "Used: Very Good" condition. I guess it's "very good" that it didn't burn down the house of the person that purchased it previously, because it looks as though it either caught fire, or very nearly did.
The modelling lamp gets HOT!!! If you use it with the included plastic shroud for any significant amount of time, it WILL get hot enough to melt the shroud, and possibly catch it on fire. That's a lesson the previous owner learned for me.
Why Amazon's warehouse felt that this was in sellable, let alone "very good" condition, is beyond me. It was listed as, "May contain minor cosmetic imperfections. Item packaging will be damaged." Good news: the packaging looked great!
The "minor cosmetic imperfections" manifested as the shroud being thoroughly melted/burned to the modelling lamp, and also to the flash tube to a lesser degree. I contacted Amazon customer service, and a young man offered to swap the damaged item out for a new one, allowing me to obtain it at the used item discount. That was thoughtful, but hardly made up for the oversight.
I countered, and asked if I could get a partial refund for the item, and try to recondition it. The representative offered to refund half the purchase price, but warned that if I was unable to make the item functional, then I would not be eligible to return it. I took the risk.
Because one of you will probably find yourself in the position that the original purchaser did, HERE IS HOW TO FIX THIS ISSUE. Feel free to skip all of this if you don't have a melted shroud.
The difficult part is getting the plastic shroud off if it has melted to the modelling light and/or the flash tube. First, if you cannot see what is happening inside the shroud, you will need to cut a hole in it so you can see. Do this using a Dremel tool with a cutoff wheel, or something similar. It is important that you make the hole without significantly moving the shroud or putting strain on it, since this will break the modelling lamp bulb or the flash tube if they are melted to the shroud.
Once you can see the flash tube, you can decide how to proceed. If the shroud is not fused to the flash tube, you can get it off by cutting a ring around the shroud, above the flash tube. Once you have cut all the way around, you should be able to unscrew the modelling bulb (along with the bit of the shroud stuck to it), while the base of the shroud remains locked in the mounting ring. Once the modelling bulb is free, you may go to work freeing bits of melted shroud from it until it is clean. A sharp utility knife and some acetone work well for this. Alternatively, throw away the bulb and buy a replacement at B&H Photo or similar; new bulbs run about $6 plus shipping. Make sure to get the bulb that matches your household voltage: 110-130 volts for the USA.
If the base of the shroud is fused to the flash tube, you're in for some work. Like you did with the modelling lamp, cut a ring around the shroud, this time just below the flash tube. BE CAREFUL not to cut into the flash tube where it "turns" to go down into the mounting receptacle. Once you have cut the ring stuck to the flash tube away from the base, you have two options. You can pull the flash tube and the fused portion of the shroud out of the monolight, or you can work on getting the plastic off of the flash tube while the tube is still in place. I did the latter.
The flash tube does not get as hot as the modelling lamp in normal use, and so it is likely that the shroud is only minimally fused to the flash tube. If you can identify a side where the shroud is not fused, use a Dremel, or carefully use scissors, wire cutters, etc. to cut the shroud ring that you made. Cut it so that you can unroll the plastic ring, and then proceed to do exactly that. Take great care in the areas that the ring is fused to the flash tube, but you should be able to peel the plastic away from the glass if you do not use too much force. Clean any remaining bits of plastic off the flash tube using a sharp utility knife and a rag soaked in acetone.
That should leave only the base, which can easily be unlocked by disengaging the locking switch on the body of the monolight, just behind the silver mounting ring. Once the last of the shroud is gone, reinstall the flash tube and/or modelling bulb, and check them to see if they are still functioning. Spare flash tubes can be bought at B&H Photo for around $20.
Reviewed in the United States on May 13, 2020
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First of all, 5 stars for this product. It really works nicely, and I can't believe what a bargain it is. The flash is crisp, fast, and unbelievably bright at it's highest setting. The modelling light does a decent job of simulating the "as lit" look from the flash, though its color temperature is a bit different. The unit is very versatile, and I'm just starting to experiment with its many possibilities using a snoot, reflector, and a diffuser.
Now let's get to these pictures. I purchased my unit at a modest discount from the Amazon warehouse. The unit was advertised in "Used: Very Good" condition. I guess it's "very good" that it didn't burn down the house of the person that purchased it previously, because it looks as though it either caught fire, or very nearly did.
The modelling lamp gets HOT!!! If you use it with the included plastic shroud for any significant amount of time, it WILL get hot enough to melt the shroud, and possibly catch it on fire. That's a lesson the previous owner learned for me.
Why Amazon's warehouse felt that this was in sellable, let alone "very good" condition, is beyond me. It was listed as, "May contain minor cosmetic imperfections. Item packaging will be damaged." Good news: the packaging looked great!
The "minor cosmetic imperfections" manifested as the shroud being thoroughly melted/burned to the modelling lamp, and also to the flash tube to a lesser degree. I contacted Amazon customer service, and a young man offered to swap the damaged item out for a new one, allowing me to obtain it at the used item discount. That was thoughtful, but hardly made up for the oversight.
I countered, and asked if I could get a partial refund for the item, and try to recondition it. The representative offered to refund half the purchase price, but warned that if I was unable to make the item functional, then I would not be eligible to return it. I took the risk.
Because one of you will probably find yourself in the position that the original purchaser did, HERE IS HOW TO FIX THIS ISSUE. Feel free to skip all of this if you don't have a melted shroud.
The difficult part is getting the plastic shroud off if it has melted to the modelling light and/or the flash tube. First, if you cannot see what is happening inside the shroud, you will need to cut a hole in it so you can see. Do this using a Dremel tool with a cutoff wheel, or something similar. It is important that you make the hole without significantly moving the shroud or putting strain on it, since this will break the modelling lamp bulb or the flash tube if they are melted to the shroud.
Once you can see the flash tube, you can decide how to proceed. If the shroud is not fused to the flash tube, you can get it off by cutting a ring around the shroud, above the flash tube. Once you have cut all the way around, you should be able to unscrew the modelling bulb (along with the bit of the shroud stuck to it), while the base of the shroud remains locked in the mounting ring. Once the modelling bulb is free, you may go to work freeing bits of melted shroud from it until it is clean. A sharp utility knife and some acetone work well for this. Alternatively, throw away the bulb and buy a replacement at B&H Photo or similar; new bulbs run about $6 plus shipping. Make sure to get the bulb that matches your household voltage: 110-130 volts for the USA.
If the base of the shroud is fused to the flash tube, you're in for some work. Like you did with the modelling lamp, cut a ring around the shroud, this time just below the flash tube. BE CAREFUL not to cut into the flash tube where it "turns" to go down into the mounting receptacle. Once you have cut the ring stuck to the flash tube away from the base, you have two options. You can pull the flash tube and the fused portion of the shroud out of the monolight, or you can work on getting the plastic off of the flash tube while the tube is still in place. I did the latter.
The flash tube does not get as hot as the modelling lamp in normal use, and so it is likely that the shroud is only minimally fused to the flash tube. If you can identify a side where the shroud is not fused, use a Dremel, or carefully use scissors, wire cutters, etc. to cut the shroud ring that you made. Cut it so that you can unroll the plastic ring, and then proceed to do exactly that. Take great care in the areas that the ring is fused to the flash tube, but you should be able to peel the plastic away from the glass if you do not use too much force. Clean any remaining bits of plastic off the flash tube using a sharp utility knife and a rag soaked in acetone.
That should leave only the base, which can easily be unlocked by disengaging the locking switch on the body of the monolight, just behind the silver mounting ring. Once the last of the shroud is gone, reinstall the flash tube and/or modelling bulb, and check them to see if they are still functioning. Spare flash tubes can be bought at B&H Photo for around $20.
I have two godox speedlights and an X2t trigger, and this strobe fit right into the mix. Without even opening the manual it was easy to set the group and channel for wireless triggering, and immediately with no other pairing or effort, I could control its output from my trigger on my camera. So the ease of use is good!
Not only is the output more significant than a speedlight, it really does feel like a nice wash of light. Bright and even. And the refresh rate was immediate. I expected this thing to be tiny, since it was lower priced and has some less features than more expensive strobes. But it’s beefy, it’s made of plastic but doesn’t feel cheap (though it’s not something I’d throw around either). The cable is a decent length, people are giving different quotes as to length it’s about 20 feet long.
Now, TECHNICALLY it doesn’t have high speed sync like an expensive speedlight (that would be similarly priced) or more expensive strobes (double this price), which would be around 1/8000 of a second. However, it DOES shoot up to 1/2000 of a second, which is pretty high speed and at this price more than reasonable.
The only complaints I have (which really aren’t a big deal) are:
- it only gives you from 1/32 to 1/1 output control (though it does do 1/10th adjustments). Even a $65 speedlight will do 1/128 to 1/1 power. This really only is an issue if you need super low power for a hint of light, but you can always just throw more diffusion in front of it until you bring it down to where you need it.
-it didn’t come with a standard 7” reflector dish. I mean this thing on it’s own is $12, which means the company probably makes it for $3. You can’t toss it in the packaging to give customers a starting off point? It came with some colored socks you can put over it, one being a standard white diffuser, but I’d rather have a modifier of some kind.
-I wish the bulbs were recessed just a bit more. Because the modeling lamp bulb is so long, I can’t attach my favorite soft beauty dish octobox to the strobe, unless I don’t use the modeling lamp. I bought this specifically for the modeling lamp feature (as well as higher quality light output). BUT I do recognize this is as much a complaint on the design of said softbox as well. So, not a deal breaker, just an annoyance.
Over all, I went with this instead of the GODOX SK300ii (which was slightly less) or the SK400ii (slightly more for more output), because those strobes only do 1/16 to 1/1 power control, and I’d rather have more control than higher output.
Reviewed in the United States on January 20, 2021
I have two godox speedlights and an X2t trigger, and this strobe fit right into the mix. Without even opening the manual it was easy to set the group and channel for wireless triggering, and immediately with no other pairing or effort, I could control its output from my trigger on my camera. So the ease of use is good!
Not only is the output more significant than a speedlight, it really does feel like a nice wash of light. Bright and even. And the refresh rate was immediate. I expected this thing to be tiny, since it was lower priced and has some less features than more expensive strobes. But it’s beefy, it’s made of plastic but doesn’t feel cheap (though it’s not something I’d throw around either). The cable is a decent length, people are giving different quotes as to length it’s about 20 feet long.
Now, TECHNICALLY it doesn’t have high speed sync like an expensive speedlight (that would be similarly priced) or more expensive strobes (double this price), which would be around 1/8000 of a second. However, it DOES shoot up to 1/2000 of a second, which is pretty high speed and at this price more than reasonable.
The only complaints I have (which really aren’t a big deal) are:
- it only gives you from 1/32 to 1/1 output control (though it does do 1/10th adjustments). Even a $65 speedlight will do 1/128 to 1/1 power. This really only is an issue if you need super low power for a hint of light, but you can always just throw more diffusion in front of it until you bring it down to where you need it.
-it didn’t come with a standard 7” reflector dish. I mean this thing on it’s own is $12, which means the company probably makes it for $3. You can’t toss it in the packaging to give customers a starting off point? It came with some colored socks you can put over it, one being a standard white diffuser, but I’d rather have a modifier of some kind.
-I wish the bulbs were recessed just a bit more. Because the modeling lamp bulb is so long, I can’t attach my favorite soft beauty dish octobox to the strobe, unless I don’t use the modeling lamp. I bought this specifically for the modeling lamp feature (as well as higher quality light output). BUT I do recognize this is as much a complaint on the design of said softbox as well. So, not a deal breaker, just an annoyance.
Over all, I went with this instead of the GODOX SK300ii (which was slightly less) or the SK400ii (slightly more for more output), because those strobes only do 1/16 to 1/1 power control, and I’d rather have more control than higher output.
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Reviewed in India on February 9, 2024
I have six (6) of them in my home portrait studio. No HSS .. no battery ..
but it suits my needs well enough. The AC power feature gives me the reliable output
that I need. I also have the Godox AD200 Pro for remote use.
Overall happy with it and does the job great!
Arrived quick despite covid. Happy.