Godox AD600BM II 600Ws Witstro Manual Battery Strobe Flash
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Product Description
The Godox AD600BM II Witstro is a 600Ws battery-powered manual strobe for photographers who need studio-grade flash power on location, away from mains sockets.
The head has a solid, purposeful feel, with a bright 2.8-inch colour screen and a click-detented control dial that makes setting power quick by touch. A detachable lithium battery clips into the base, the Bowens mount at the front takes a firm quarter-turn to lock a modifier in place, and each of the 16 wireless groups shows its own colour on the head so you can tell your lights apart across a room or a field.
Ideal for: portrait, wedding, and outdoor photographers who shoot on location or in the studio, want strong, consistent manual flash, and do not need TTL metering.
Shooting with flash away from a power outlet usually means either a small speedlight that lacks punch or a studio head tied to the wall. The AD600BM II answers that with 600Ws of output from a battery that gives up to 500 full-power flashes, so you can light a subject against bright daylight or fill a large modifier out on location. High-speed sync up to 1/8000 sec lets you hold a wide aperture under the sun, and flash durations as short as 1/11,760 sec freeze quick movement at the peak moment.
Key Features
- 600Ws battery power, up to 500 full flashes: the detachable 10.8V lithium pack delivers full studio-level output with no mains lead, so a full portrait or wedding session runs on one battery without hunting for a socket.
- High-speed sync to 1/8000 sec: shoot at wide apertures in bright sun, blurring a background outdoors while still overpowering the daylight with flash.
- Flash durations to 1/11,760 sec: the very short flash pulse freezes hair, water, and movement crisply, so action shots land sharp rather than smeared.
- Fast 0.01 to 1.9 sec recycling: the light is ready again almost immediately after a full-power pop, so you rarely miss a frame.
- 16 colour-coded wireless groups: each group shows a distinct colour on the head, so you can identify and adjust the right light at a glance across the set.
- 40W LED modelling lamp: adjustable from 10 to 100 percent with a high CRI/TLCI of 92/95, previewing lighting accurately and usable as a continuous source for video.
- Bowens S mount: the standard front fitting accepts a wide range of softboxes, beauty dishes, and reflectors you likely already own.
- One-tap sync with the optional X3 trigger: pair the flash and an X3 trigger instantly, skipping manual channel and ID setup.
Specifications
| Specification | Detail |
|---|---|
| Model | Godox AD600BM II Witstro |
| Type | Battery-powered manual monolight (no TTL), for studio and outdoor use |
| Power | 600Ws, 10-stop range from 1/512 to full power in 0.1-stop steps |
| Guide number | 87m at ISO 100 with the reflector |
| Recycle time | 0.01 to 1.9 sec |
| Flash duration | 1/220 to 1/11,760 sec |
| Sync speed | Up to 1/8000 sec (HSS) |
| Colour temperature | 5800K (±200K) |
| Modelling lamp | 40W LED, adjustable 10 to 100 percent, CRI/TLCI 92/95 |
| Battery | 10.8V, 8940mAh lithium, up to 500 full-power flashes, approx. 4-hour charge |
| Wireless | 2.4GHz, 32 channels, 16 groups, 99 IDs, up to 100m |
| Mount | Bowens S front mount, plus umbrella mount |
| Display | 2.8-inch TFT colour screen with control dial and one-touch modelling button |
| Cooling | Fan cooled |
| Ports | 3.5mm flash sync input, USB-C for firmware |
| Flash tube | User-replaceable |
| Dimensions | 25.3 x 16.9 x 14.3 cm (with battery, no reflector) |
| Weight | 2.9kg (with battery) |
What's Included
- 1 x Godox AD600BM II Witstro manual all-in-one outdoor flash
- 1 x Flash tube
- 1 x Reflector
- 1 x Battery
- 1 x Charger
- 1 x Power cord
- 1 x Protective cap
Godox AD600BM II FAQs
You can purchase the Godox AD600BM 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 test flash output, inspect the TFT screen, and check modifier fitment in person.
- Nationwide Courier Delivery: Order online for fast courier delivery straight to your door anywhere across South Africa, with free shipping on orders over R1,000.
The Godox AD600BM II Witstro is a 600Ws battery-powered manual strobe engineered for photographers who need heavy-duty studio flash output on location or in studio:
- 600Ws Battery Output: Powered by a detachable 10.8V / 8940mAh lithium battery delivering up to 500 full-power flashes per charge.
- 10-Stop Power Range: Fine-tune manual power from 1/512 up to 1/1 full output in 0.1-stop increments.
- High-Speed Sync & Action Freezing: HSS up to 1/8000s to overpower ambient daylight, with action-freezing flash durations down to 1/11,760s.
- Upgraded 40W LED Modeling Lamp: Adjustable 10%–100% (CRI 92 / TLCI 95) for modeling previews or continuous video fill.
- 2.8-Inch TFT Colour Display: Interface with 16 colour-coded wireless groups for fast visual identification on set.
- Universal Bowens S-Mount: Accepts standard softboxes, beauty dishes, reflectors, and modifiers.
The AD600BM II introduces significant performance and usability upgrades over the original Gen 1 model:
- Expanded Power Control: Offers a 10-stop range down to 1/512 power, whereas the Gen 1 stops at 1/256.
- Faster Recycling: Full-power recycle time is reduced to 0.1–1.9 seconds (compared to 2.5 seconds on Gen 1).
- 4x Brighter Modeling Lamp: Upgraded from a 10W LED to a 40W LED continuous light source.
- Modernized Control & Interface: Features a 2.8-inch TFT colour display, colour-coded group management, One-Tap Sync with the Godox X3 trigger, and a USB-C firmware port (replacing the old monochrome screen and Micro-USB port).
Selecting between the two second-generation 600Ws models depends on your exposure workflow and budget:
- Godox AD600BM II (Manual Only): Designed specifically for photographers who set flash power manually. Omitting TTL auto-exposure hardware allows it to offer 600Ws battery power, a 40W modeling lamp, and the colour TFT interface at a lower price point.
- Godox AD600Pro II (TTL & Manual): Adds full TTL automatic flash metering for rapidly changing event environments, Stable Color Temperature Mode (±75K), and faster full-power recycling (0.9s vs 1.9s).
- Shared Accessories: Both heads share the same Bowens S-mount, 2.4GHz X Wireless System, 40W modeling lamp layout, and detachable 10.8V battery architecture.
The AD600BM II offers flexible power options for both field and studio environments:
- Battery Performance: The included 10.8V lithium battery provides up to 500 full-power (600Ws) pops and thousands of flashes at lower power settings, recharging in approximately 4 hours.
- AC Mains Adapter Option (Godox AD-AC): For continuous indoor studio shoots, the detachable battery pack can be swapped out for an optional Godox AD-AC power adapter to run the strobe directly off AC wall sockets without draining batteries.
