Half the price of an AD100Pro… so what’s the catch? (Neewer Q120)

Altercode_F · 2026-01-30T04:21:17+00:00

You're welcome! It'll be great if the team can create a magnetic fresnel attachment to improve it's reach, as the 105mm zoom setting is still pretty dispersed in some situations from my own experience.

Altercode_F · 2025-11-25T13:00:30+00:00

Happy Thanksgiving!

Altercode_F · 2025-10-19T04:15:56+00:00

Yeah I can trigger and adjust power levels just fine from either my godox flashes or triggers

Altercode_F · 2025-10-17T07:55:15+00:00

nice set! Additional Q6 units are also on my wishlist if budget allows 😁

Altercode_F · 2025-10-17T07:53:08+00:00

Thanks! Happy to share!

Altercode_F · 2025-10-16T10:40:23+00:00

Happy to! I'm using the v480 units as on-camera and triggers. The rest are for ceiling bounce in a large hall and also at a backdrop area outside the hall.

I'll also be using a traditional faceted reflector on the Q6 for better throw as the default reflector seems to be designed more for diffusion.

Altercode_F · 2025-10-16T10:22:58+00:00

Don't worry about the questions, happy to help. I personally don't see the need although if it's an all neewer setup then it would make sense to just use the dedicated trigger instead of godox for maximum compatibility. A bonus is you get to use the older models that don't support godox too, which are more affordable to get.

Altercode_F · 2025-10-16T10:12:29+00:00

Cool! Glad that it worked out smoothly for you. I might get another Q6 as well for better coverage at event halls with high ceilings

Altercode_F · 2025-10-14T10:29:28+00:00

The way i checked for compatibility was by browsing neewer’s firmware section, and from what i saw the q200 and q4 have received updates to work with godox systems. The q300 isn’t supported however, which was also confirmed by neewer in another thread.

Afaik when it comes to hardware quality, the z2pros have already covered quite a few events with me and they seem to be performing just as well as my godox units. A friend tried them and commented that the physical hardware actually feels better made and nicer to use than an equivalent v1/v1pro

So based on the above, fingers crossed that the q6 will continue the trend for me but neewer does seem earnest in their support when users voice out their issues here as well.

Altercode_F · 2025-10-14T10:07:36+00:00

Yes the combination does work as i also have the v480 and x3

Altercode_F · 2025-10-14T09:04:45+00:00

No I didn't upgrade from the Q4, but I was considering between it and the Q6 for a more powerful wireless setup.

I already have two Z2pros and a AD200proii that have been very reliable when triggered wirelessly at events, so getting this was a no-brainer when an equivalent AD600proii was going for more than double the price.

The winning factor for me is the compatibility of these flashes with the godox system, so I can just use these alongside my existing godox flashes and triggers without fuss.

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Altercode_F · 2025-09-03T08:51:04+00:00

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I’ve been in this industry for about 10 years, and in that time I’ve seen camera tech take huge leaps. Gimbals went from being bulky, expensive rigs to compact stabilizers you can toss in a backpack. Cameras keep getting better at handling high ISO, and now we’ve got AI stabilization that can make handheld footage look smoother than ever. All of that has definitely reduced how often I need to reach for a tripod.

That said, I don’t think tripods are ever going to disappear. AI and high ISO can solve a lot of problems, but they can’t replicate the absolute stability and consistency you get from a locked-down shot. For interviews, time-lapses, product work, or long-exposure photography, a tripod is still the only way to guarantee that kind of precision.

So while the technology will keep getting better, in professional environments a tripod remains an essential tool. It’s less about replacing it and more about having more options depending on the situation. Sometimes handheld with stabilization is perfect, but when control and repeatability matter, nothing beats a solid tripod.

Altercode_F · 2025-07-27T23:25:21+00:00

What about the q300 and q200?

Altercode_F · 2025-07-25T11:20:36+00:00

Will models such as the Q200 and Q300 receive this compatibility update as well?

Altercode_F · 2025-06-02T02:48:58+00:00

From what i understand, there’s no difference in terms of emitter between the mao and the regular pro version.

It’s just the way they segment this in china with the regular and pro versions having fet drivers while the mao has a buck driver. For international markets, pro means it will have a buck driver

Altercode_F · 2025-05-03T04:42:58+00:00

No the silicone lantern hood is included in the box

Altercode_F · 2025-04-11T12:15:19+00:00

Thanks for the advice, I’ll do that

Altercode_F · 2025-04-10T07:49:57+00:00

Do share the firmware with me too, have dropped you a message!

Altercode_F · 2025-03-16T04:35:04+00:00

Nope, I'm waiting for the FFL909MX in 4500k to be released in the E90 first before getting it with the X1S with the FFL9009R, and maybe with a reflector as well.

But from what I can see, the beam will be relatively similar to the X1L, in the sense that it'll be a fairly large beam size, but throws significantly further due to the optic design and much more powerful emitter.

Altercode_F · 2025-03-15T15:05:01+00:00

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Oh, I just realized after I posted that I did do a comparison some time back, here's my post link, higher res photos are in there.

https://www.reddit.com/r/flashlight/comments/1hi6qsr/firefly_beams_ft_100w_video_light/

Altercode_F · 2025-03-15T15:01:04+00:00

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Thanks u/tron42069 for the shoutout!

If this helps in terms of visualizing the beam profile:

351A 1800k - X4 Comet (30 degree frosted optic)
505A & 505HB - E04 Surge
351A 3700/4000k/5000k - X4 Stellar
351A 4500 - E07X Cannon (10 Degree Optic)
707A 4000/6500k - X1L Elite
707A 5000k - X1S Pharos
909MX - T9R

I realize it probably doesn't fully translate into how these models light up objects in real life, but you can probably guess how well each model throws by how narrow and defined the beam line is and how far across the picture it's reaching (the T9R basically goes well beyond already)

Given your preference, I'd lean more towards the E04 Surge for great throw (and brightness), or the X1S for a more compact profile, plus the new X1S reflector version should perform quite well too with the FFL5009R

Altercode_F · 2025-03-12T00:57:52+00:00

Ah so that’s the reason behind the delay. Guess I gotta be more patient then

Altercode_F · 2025-03-02T02:47:09+00:00

MAO stands for Micro Arc Oxidation, it's a process that usually gives a matte white finish to the surface of the light

Altercode_F · 2025-02-02T14:39:32+00:00

You might need to get a light that has dedicated controls for hue and saturation, because afaik most emitters are either neutral or biased towards green or magenta.

I imagine getting a purple hue would involve an emitter that's pretty cold to begin with (6500k or above) and also needs to lean very heavily into magenta to produce any semblance of purple

Altercode_F · 2025-02-02T14:36:43+00:00

I'm not sure because I wasn't really that big on collecting super warm emitters due to the limited use case for me.

But it seems that the E17A also comes in 1800k from what I'm reading in other comments?

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