Godox AD800 FAQs
The Godox AD800Pro is a high-power 800Ws outdoor battery-powered TTL strobe built for commercial, fashion, sports, and outdoor photographers who need to overpower direct sunlight:
- 800Ws Daylight-Dominating Output: Delivers 800Ws of flash power with a Guide Number of 360ft / 110m (ISO 100 with reflector) to cut through harsh midday ambient light.
- 10-Stop Power Range: Adjust flash output from 1/512 up to 1/1 full power in precise 0.1-stop increments.
- 40W Bi-Colour LED Modeling Lamp: Features a 2800K to 6000K bi-colour modeling light (CRI 97 / TLCI 98) with dimming from 10% to 100% for pre-visualizing light or video fill.
- High-Speed Sync & Freeze Mode: Syncs up to 1/8000s in HSS, with Freeze Mode flash durations reaching down to 1/35,710s (t0.1) to capture fast motion sharp without blur.
- Colour TFT Display & Group Identifiers: Includes a 2.8-inch colour TFT display with 16 colour-coded group lights on the head for clear visual setup across complex multi-light sets.
- Multi-Brand TTL Compatibility: Supports TTL auto-exposure for Canon, Nikon, Sony, Fujifilm, OM System, Panasonic, Leica, and Pentax cameras.
Choosing the right Godox location strobe depends on your power requirements, mobility, and shooting environment:
- AD800Pro vs AD600Pro II: The AD800Pro delivers 33% more flash power (800Ws vs 600Ws), giving you an extra boost of output to overpower sunlight when using large softboxes or shooting at greater distances. It offers shorter flash durations in Freeze Mode (up to 1/35,710s vs 1/20,400s) while retaining the same colour TFT screen and colour-coded group interface.
- AD800Pro vs AD1200Pro: The AD800Pro is a self-contained, all-in-one monolight housing the battery directly on the head, making it faster to set up on light stands than the heavy pack-and-head AD1200Pro system.
- Battery Performance: Delivers up to 300 full-power 800Ws flashes per charge from its 28.8V / 2900mAh lithium battery pack, with a full recharge time of approximately 2 hours.
The AD800Pro includes high-performance modes to lock in precise colour and freeze rapid motion:
- Action-Freezing Durations: In Freeze Mode, flash durations reach down to 1/35,710s (t0.1), cleanly freezing water splashes, powder explosions, airborne dancers, and high-speed sports.
- High-Speed Sync (HSS): Syncs at shutter speeds up to 1/8000s, letting you shoot wide open at fast lens apertures (f/1.4 or f/2.8) under intense outdoor light.
- Stable Color Temperature Mode: Maintains colour temperature consistency within ±100K across the entire 10-stop output range, ensuring accurate colour rendering across continuous burst shots
You can purchase the Godox AD800Pro 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, and access to in-house Godox Repairs.
- In-Store Showroom: Visit our physical store in Blairgowrie, Randburg to inspect the AD800Pro, test light outputs, and check modifier setups in person.
- Nationwide Courier Delivery: Order online for fast courier delivery straight to your door anywhere across South Africa.
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