Godox AD300Pro II FAQs
The Godox AD300Pro II is a compact 300Ws battery-powered outdoor strobe designed for portrait, location, and commercial photographers who need studio-grade lighting in a portable 1.2kg body:
- 300Ws Portable Power Output: Delivers high flash power from a compact unit roughly the size of a standard camera telephoto lens.
- 10-Stop Power Range: Precise manual power adjustments from 1/512 up to 1/1 full power in fine 0.1-stop increments.
- 12W Bi-Colour LED Modeling Lamp: Upgraded 12W LED modeling light with adjustable colour temperature (2800K to 6000K, CRI 97 / TLCI 98) for accurate video fill or lighting previews.
- Action Freezing & High-Speed Sync: Supports HSS up to 1/8000s to overpower harsh daylight, plus a dedicated Freeze Mode with flash durations as short as 1/24,390s.
- Colour-Stable Mode: Maintains tight colour temperature consistency within ±100K across the entire 10-stop output range.
- Universal Multi-Brand TTL: Full TTL auto-exposure support for Canon, Nikon, Sony, Fujifilm, Olympus, Panasonic, Pentax, and Leica camera systems.
The AD300Pro II introduces substantial interface, control, and performance improvements over the first-generation AD300Pro:
- Expanded Power Control: Offers a 10-stop power control range down to 1/512 (compared to 1/256 on the original model) for working with fast apertures in dark environments.
- Faster Recycling Times: Recycles in 0.01 to 1.5 seconds at full 300Ws output, reducing wait times between continuous bursts.
- Upgraded 12W Bi-Colour Modeling Light: Upgrades the original single-colour 12W modeling lamp to a fully adjustable 2800K to 6000K bi-colour LED light source.
- Colour TFT Screen & Group Identifiers: Replaces the monochrome LCD with a bright full-colour TFT screen featuring 16 colour-coded wireless group indicators for quick visual set identification.
- One-Tap Sync: Supports direct one-tap wireless pairing when using the Godox X3 touchscreen trigger series.
Selecting the right Godox AD series location strobe depends on your required light output and modifier setup:
- AD300Pro II vs AD200Pro II: The AD300Pro II provides 100Ws more power (300Ws vs 200Ws) and a built-in cooling fan, making it better suited for larger softboxes and outdoor key lighting. The AD200Pro II offers modular speedlight and bare-bulb heads in a pocket-sized form factor.
- AD300Pro II vs AD400Pro II: The AD400Pro II delivers 400Ws of power and includes a native Bowens mount ring, but weighs considerably more (2.1kg vs 1.2kg). The AD300Pro II is designed for maximum mobility when weight and kit bag space are primary concerns.
The AD300Pro II features a versatile mounting ecosystem for light shaping tools:
- Native Godox Mount: Directly mounts compact Godox light modifiers, such as the AD-S60S dome softbox, beauty dishes, and snoots.
- Bowens Mount Compatibility: Attaches to the optional Godox S2 or S3 Speedlite Bracket to accept full-sized Bowens mount softboxes, reflectors, and optical snoots.
- Multi-Brand Mount Adapters: Pairs with the optional Godox AD-AB adapter ring to mount adapter rings for Profoto, Elinchrom, and Broncolor light modifiers.
- Built-In Umbrella Socket: Features an integrated umbrella shaft socket directly on the included swivel stand mount.
You can purchase the Godox AD300Pro II directly through CameraStuff, an Official Authorised Godox Distributor in South Africa:
- Official SA Warranty & Support: Sourced directly from Godox and backed by an official 2-year local South African warranty, 60-day returns policy, in-house Godox Repairs, and the Godox Lighting Swap-Out Program.
- In-Store Showroom: Visit our physical store in Blairgowrie, Randburg to inspect the AD300Pro II, test light outputs, and try modifier adapters in person.
- Nationwide Courier Delivery: Order online for fast courier delivery straight to your door anywhere across South Africa.
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