Strobe Lighting

What Are Strobe Lights in Photography?

Strobe lights can create a burst of light in a similar way to on-camera flashes. But compared with on-camera flash, strobe lights can produce more powerful and brighter light. Additionally, the strobe lights, also called moonlights, feature a quick recycle time and full power output of from 100 watts up to 1,000 watts, allowing photographers to have more control over lighting and create the desired effect in images. Strobe lights determine how far away they effectively illuminate a subject. A higher power output on a studio strobe allows for a longer effective range.

How do I Choose Strobe Lights?

A right strobe light is a great addition to your photography work. Some photographers may struggle with buying a strobe light because of the price. Choosing a good strobe light involves more than just a price and it also requires some careful consideration of how this strobe lighting can be used and improve your work as well. Before choosing a strobe, it is important to keep in mind that there is no perfect unit that can perform in every situation, therefore some compromises need to be made to find the right strobe that fits your needs.

Here are the 11 factors to be considered when buying a strobe light:

• Exposure Modes
• Maximum/Minimum Output
• Power Source
• Digital vs. Analog
• Modeling Light
• Flash Duration
• Recycle Speed
• Size & Weight
• Battery or Plug-In
• TTL and HSS
• The Ecosystem

What is the difference between Strobe Lights and Speedlite?

A Strobe light:

• More power
• larger flash units
• Faster recycle time
• Consistent power
• Modeling light
• More modifiers available
• Less battery charging/swapping

Speedlite:

• Portable
• Can be used as an on-camera flash
• Cheaper
• Swivel Head
• TTL mode
• High-speed sync

What is the difference between Strobe Lights and Continuous lights?

Strobe lights

• Freeze action
• More power
• Crushes ambient light
• Easy battery solutions
• Lower ISO
• Simple to modify

Continuous Light

• Easy to modify
• Cinematic look

Brands

Insstromall offers all of the top products for studio lighting. Such as Godox SK400II-V, and Godox QT400IIIM Flash Head.

Is Godox a good brand?

Godox provides a wide range of strobe lights to suit your needs. With their reliable build quality, advanced features, and affordable pricing, Godox strobe lights are a popular choice among photographers worldwide.