NEEWER Q4 400Ws 2.4G TTL Studio Flash (New Look),1/8000 HSS 2800mAh Battery Powered Outdoor Strobe Light Photography Monolight 30W Modeling Lamp/400 Full Power Flash/0.01-1.2s Recycling/Bowens Mount

October 19, 2023 by Singh

Price: $428.99
(as of Oct 20,2023 00:22:02 UTC – Details)

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Bright, odd to balance

Reviewed in the United States on September 27, 2023

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A 400W monolight (strobe/flash with a battery) is great for getting lots of light through a big modifier, or for competing with the sun. This new Q4 doesn’t let me down in those respects. If you’re in the Neewer flash system and need more power, this is the light for you.

Though I like it, I have had some issues.

First, let’s get the complaint out of the way about proprietary batteries. I have three other kinds of Neewer flashes, and two of those have their own batteries that are different from each other and different from this new one. Not convenient. I’d love it if it took v-mounts or NP-F batteries.

Next, the balance. The mini-briefcase design seems cool and I guess the handle does make it easier to carry around (though I wish it retracted). But by shunning the traditional torpedo shape of larger monolights, the center of balance shifts much more dramatically with small angle changes. This means you have to be a bit more aware of how to be safe with/around light stands, so please look up videos on this if you’re not totally sure you know how. Seriously, it’s not worth all the bad things that can happen with a falling light.

Third, I couldn’t get the multiflash to work. I’m using Neewer’s latest QPRO trigger. It could be that I need to update the firmware on my trigger or on the Q4—because both have firmware updates available—but I hit a wall with Neewer. Updating the firmware requires their PC app, which doesn’t work on my Mac.

I wrote Neewer about this, and I just got some unhelpful reply that they’ll pass along my message to their technical team. Lots of creative people have Macs and not PCs, so what were they thinking when they decided not to make firmware updates available to us? I have 4 Neewer flash products with updates out there I can’t access (as of September 2023).

Oh, and I’m confused as to why the case has crumbly styrofoam in it, rather than something more lasting. Grumble, grumble.

I had my assistant (AKA spouse) hold the light on a stand on an outing, and we figured out its 5 pounds was too much for her to lug around in the future. She might be able to handle the lighter Q3. But the Q4 worked okay in the field. In fact, it survived some sideways rain into a covered park shelter, and I used it after that for a couple of home studio shoots. I can’t promise it’s weather-sealed and would recommend you cover it in rain.

I could make it flash with the battery plugged in, so if you’re somehow concerned that you’ll need to flash 1,000 times in the studio and don’t have an extra battery, this is probably a way around that.

I’ve got some BTS and results sample pics for you, in case that helps.

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Good little light (ok, maybe not that little)

Reviewed in the United States on September 19, 2023

I bought 4 of these directly from Neewer simply based on price for the power, and its design. Being flatter than other strobes makes it much easier for me to use in a small home studio, I can get the light into tighter spaces. The output is great, TTL and HSS both work well, and I love the range from 1/1 to 1/256 in .1 or .3 increments.

I also got the QPro-N trigger. It all works together well with the different channels, and the trigger has the full range down to 1/256. I have had several misfires, though. It’s not a big deal for me because I’m doing mostly product work and can just take another shot, but could be an issue for others.

The modeling light is awesome, but at full power drains the battery quickly. Extra batteries are not available for purchase yet.

It works outdoors and the range is great with the trigger, but it is NOT weather proof. It also does NOT have a color stability mode. I’ve also seen a bit of variance in output at the same setting (flicker effect in testing it for stop motion). These things may be an issue for you depending on what you’re looking for in your lights. They are not an issue for me currently.

Fially, the build quality feels robust, and the light technically held up to being dropped (yeah, I knocked over a stand…). Two of the three metal pins that help hold modifiers in place for the bowens mount broke (luckily not the one that locks things in place), as did the flash tube. However, the light is still performing well with a tube from one of the other lights, and the bowens mount still works even if the modifiers are a bit loose. The company gave me a link to the replacement flash tube that I bookmarked, but it isn’t available yet.

I think that about covers it. These are great lights for a small studio or outdoor portraits, and an excellent value for anyone getting into studio flashes on a budget. I just wish it had a color stability mode, and hope in the future there will be a 600ws version with color stability at a similar reasonable price.

Upate: Changed from 4 to 5 stars because of a “feature” I discovered that is very useful to me. The 30w LED modeling light is very bright at full power, and I’m able to use it as a continuous light for cell phone photos or, if you use a couple of the lights together, for short videos. You certainly lose a lot of power with modifiers, but if you have an app on your phone that lets you control shutter speed and your phone is on a tripod or stand, it shouldn’t be too much of an issue. To have a portable strobe that double as a continouous light makes this incredibly versatile for my needs.

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The Three B’s. BIG, BRIGHT, & BATTERY run marathon!

Reviewed in the United States on September 30, 2023

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Doing a lot of photography sessions with backdrops in various places is no easy task. Mostly due to the fact that you have to use power for most lights. Battery operated ones are generally either very expensive, last only minutes or just dont throw out enough light. However this studio light is quite the exception. Its incredibly bright, last HOURS upon HOURS and doesnt require a 100lb car battery to run (yes this really is a thing and Ive done it before with golf cart batteries that weights 125lb each) So with that said Ill roll into some pros/cons

Pros:
-Super bright battery operated light
-Incredibly longevity
-Compact with carrying case
-Great light hues and throw
-Good leds that dont have short wavelengths
-Cheapest 400w battery light by 100’s of dollars

Cons:
-It gets hot, dont touch and dont let kids touch!

All in all these are now my goto’s for studio setups at remote locations without having to hunt for a power outlet. They have more than enough battery and light for the darkest setups with countless hours of running time. I recently did a outdoor evening engagement shoot for a solid 4 hours with no issues whatsoever. Light have incredibly battery life. Light are easy to adjust for accessories, easy to mount on tripods & poles and quality is great. My only real fear is if the battery goes, where do I get another one? They seem quite proprietary. However even than getting a whole nother one is still cheaper than just the battery for a more expensive light. So if you need a light thats battery powered for those remote locations or just dont like trip hazards with cords than this is definitely a great solution for it. Ive run 3 at a time with no issues with timing or lighting and can attest they are awesome!

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【TTL/Manual/Multi Flash Modes】Compatible with Canon E-TTL II, Nikon i-TTL and Sony TTL automatic flash system, Q4 has three flash modes: TTL, Manual, and Multi (Stroboscopic). Fully Support Flash Exposure Compensation; 1/8000s High Speed Sync; Manual outputs the user’s choice of power, modeling light, first/second curtain sync, etc. Multi controls the stroboscopic rate up to 100 times (199 Hz). Support S1, S2 mode, C.Fn custom setting, etc. Support USB Type C firmware upgrades
【21.6V/2800mAh Lithium Battery】Increased battery capacity provides 400 full power flashes, a recycling time of 0.01-1.2s and a flash duration of 1/209-1/10989s, perfect for capturing continuous action. Battery compartment for easy replacement of spare batteries. With a DC charging port, the flash can be powered via the included adapter and takes about 3.5 hours to fully charge
【Built in 2.4G Q system & Masking Function】Works with QPRO triggers (not included) which feature 5 groups (A/B/C/D/E) and 32 channels for easy connection and Q transmitters (not included), fully support TTL, and can be controlled from distances of up to 328’/100m. The extra masking function helps make the subject and background exposed separately, convenient for post keying. A 3.5mm jack can be used for other trigger methods via a 3.5mm sync cable (not included)
【Bowens Mount Attachment】 The widely used Bowens mount can connect the monolight to various light modifiers, such as reflectors, softboxes, snoots, and beauty dishes. The package includes 1 x Q4 Flash Strobe, 1 x Standard Reflector, 1 x Lithium Battery, 1 x Handle, 1 x Power Cord (US Plug), 1 x Power adapter, 1 x Carrying Case. Please note that you can only use the power adapter/cord included to charge the product

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