Godox AD300 Pro TTL Battery Strobe - Complete Walkthrough

The newest battery strobe from Godox! The portable size, 300 W*s of power, and capable modelling light make this a truly amazing light. Get the support you need for your Godox strobes. Strobepro offers a 2 year in house warranty on this product at no extra cost:
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ULTRA COMPACT
With a compact and lightweight body boasting a weight of just 3 pounds, the AD300 Pro allows you to travel small and lightweight.
UNLIMITED CONTROL
Boasting 9 power stops from 1/256-1/1 in 1/10th increments and a 10 stop 10W LED Bi-Colour modelling light. The AD300Pro allows to be fully in control with precise, delicate power adjustments.
2 YEAR STROBEPRO WARRANTY
Ever had a problem with something you've bought online from Ebay, Amazon or from some guy selling from their basement? Good luck getting that fixed. We're a Canadian company with a Canadian warranty, right here in Calgary. Your AD300 Pro is backed by our Strobepro 2 year warranty. Plus, most orders shipped same day will be in your hands within 5 days anywhere across the country. All backed by our full support team.
CHOOSE YOUR SPEEDRING MOUNT
The Godox AD300 Pro comes with a Godox mount which is not very useful because most people have Bowens/Strobepro or other modifiers. This is quickly solved by selecting either the directly attached adapter or the S2 Bracket. Be sure to choose one from the dropdown at checkout. You can also add Profoto, Elinchrom, and Broncolor direct adapters.
AUTOMATIC TTL
Tired of adjusting settings in tough lighting conditions? Then let the AD300 Pro do it automatically for you. Set it to TTL mode and fire away with perfect exposures in any lighting condition. Weddings, party's, or outdoors, TTL is a lifesaver.
RECHARGABLE LITHIUM-ION BATTERY
The AD300 Pro comes with an advanced lithium-ion battery that has been designed for performance, making it more reliable than ever when shooting on location. The battery is loaded into the underside of the unit to keep it super compact due to its small size, whilst still offering a recycle time of just 0.01-1.5s with up to approximately 320 full power flashes. The AD300 Pro is also compatible with the AD200 and AD200 Pro batteries.
STROBEPRO GODOX X SERIES WIRELESS
With it's built in Strobepro/Godox X-Series receiver all you need is one of our controllers for for full TTL & HSS remote power control up to 330 feet away. Any of our controllers work with all current Strobepro and Godox lights, whether it's a speedlite or a strobe. Browse our other controller options here.
9 STOP POWER RANGE
Dialling down all the way to 1/256 power allows you to shoot wide open with even your fastest glass. From babies to fast action outdoor sports, you're covered.
BI-COLOUR MODELLING LAMP
The 12w Bi-Color LED Modelling Light (3000°K ~ 6000°K) (M / Prop) can work as a small video light as well.
HSS (HIGH SPEED SYNC)
1/8000 HSS is built right into the strobe. No more receivers necessary. Fully supporting TTL auto flash, Flash Exposure Compensation, First Curtain Sync, Second Curtain Sync, Manual Flash, Multi Flash etc. The AD300 Pro works with multiple camera brands and various accessories using the appropriate adapter. The AD300 Pro allows High Speed Shooting of up to 1/8000th of a second, allowing you to catch that perfect action through beautiful crisp images with perfect lighting
GROUPS GALORE
You've got 5 groups and 32 channels of wireless bliss. Easily control power across all your X Series strobes and speedlites.
WIRELESS FREEDOM
No power wires, no receiver wires, gone, outta here. Experience the freedom that shooting with no wires creates. Seriously, it will change the way you shoot forever.
ACCURATE
The AD300 Pro is dead accurate across the entire power range. Stable power output, accurate colour temperature, professional results.
FITS ALL MODIFIERS
The AD300 Pro fits all Strobepro and Bowens modifiers when used with the optional S2 bracketor direct AD300 Pro Bowens Mount.
EASY UPGRADE
The USB-C port makes firmware upgrades easy. When we release a new update, you're covered.

[@a.j.sunderland500]

I’ve been watching lighting videos for a few days & this is the best I have found!! Thank you for such a great and detailed video!

[@russellbaston974]

Excellent, comprehensive easy to understand run through and explanation/instruction video.

[@Strobepro]

Glad it was helpful!

[@rachelguo5162]

Thank you so much for the explanations, that really helps a lot!!

[@jeanettescales3840]

Thank you for your clear presentation!

[@dimpels1978]

this is a really good exploitation of the ad 300 pro

[@razdanvarun]

Thank you so very much - really helpful

[@natalieburns6801]

Thank you, very helpful

[@Chickboom34]

great walkthru!

[@ilkoallexandroff]

I just got it last day, and it’s pretty impressive strobe! I’m usually using a bunch of Profoto B10 units, but’s it’s good now to be able to find something similar about 4 times cheaper! Cheers from Japan!

[@markshirley01]

How's it compare to the profoto

[@dacostarik]

Are you selling your profoto? I bought the ad300pro and it’s a learning curve for me. So thinking of sticking with the profoto

[@ilkoallexandroff]

@@dacostarik I’m using both, still mostly the Profoto though! There are some risky weather situations when I prefer to risk the Godox!

[@bewarethefuryofapatientman]

Thanks for the tutorial, just got this strobe today. It's cool.

[@Davos1953]

Great review l have just received mine

[@StuntcampRaaltestunts]

Best video! Thank you!

[@HugoRuelas]

Great information thank you so much

[@petertruong83]

I heard that the AD300 stand was not really good if the diffuser was heavy, therefore I have to look for another alternatives. Thank for the suggestion, great review

[@Strobepro]

We recommend the S2 bracket for heavier modifiers. Throw the S2 bracket in with your modifier, and then the AD300 Pro can remain in its smallest configuration in your main bag.

[@petertruong83]

@@Strobepro I just ordered the S2 bracket. Thank you

[@MartinV.]

great video!!

[@khaledvfx3336]

Thank you so much

[@6gwilliams]

Thanks ,mine is on its way to me.

[@brandinghub8948]

did it arrive

[@6gwilliams]

@@brandinghub8948 oh yes and have used it a lot, Very nice

[@mikemahieuimages9770]

A question please : The trigger is it compatible at the same time with the AD300PRO and Speedlite TT560II ? Great tutorial thanks

[@joaoportelaacre20]

Me ajudou bastante, excelente trabalho.

[@udodisk9491]

Brilliant! When will it be available in Europe? PS: sorry for the fussiness, there is an annoying sensor spot right above his right shoulder :)

[@Strobepro]

Hi Udo! We're a Canadian retailer, so I couldn't tell you exactly when it will be available in Europe. We do ship worldwide if you are interested! (The spot is actually on the wall, and we've been meaning to touch that up. We left Kevin unsupervised in the studio one day)

[@StephenCaudillPhoto]

Late to the party, but great overview.

[@MrToadstool]

I use wifi connection between my phone and my camera, is this why my flash misfires 40-50% of the time when trying to shoot with it? I get brand new speed lights, Flashpoint600, etc. and they always misfire all the time. @30:00

[@TMIDD]

The modeling lamp is def an improvement from the ad200 but I will still probably use my godox ad200 for the shoots on my channel.

[@manilamartin1001]

Hello. I wanted to make my own gels , is there a holder for cutting my own gels?

[@hobbytake2845]

Can it charge while shooting? Is there a sync port?

[@HaimGreen]

What’s the custom function F3 auto meaning? I understand the time you can set but what’s the auto meaning?

[@nnalujim7848]

Can you please advise how to take apart godox ad300. I drop mine. Is out of warranty and not flashing anymore. I replaced the bulb, the display and continuous light work fine

[@markshirley01]

What are the Godox (lightdomes) like. They look more compact, do they fold out as quick as the Aputure domes.

[@Strobepro]

Hi Mark. Haven't had one of those domes in our hands, so I can't comment specifically.

[@omegaman1409]

I use the flip boxes from angler and smdv. Thankfully they now have a G1 adapter which you can easily put in place the ad300pro. I also have the s2 bracket but not interested. Too heavy and bulky.

[@paullittle8343]

Do you sell the AD BD adapter ring fpr the AD300 separately? I cant seem to find it anywhere....

[@TMIDD]

Paul yes you need the round head adapter similar to the one for the godox v1

[@jlsc4125]

I still prefer two ad200 with the adb2 adapter, two 200w or one 400w, so much more flexibility than the ad200 or ad400.

[@KmalSadek]

Hi, So I tried F2 S1 the flash was connected to the camera but didn’t flash when taking the shot... so what could the problem be?

[@Strobepro]

Give us a call at the shop with your equipment ready and we'd be happy to troubleshoot.

[@KmalSadek]

@@Strobepro Sadly I'm not in the states.

[@Strobepro]

@@KmalSadek We're in Canada, so check your LD rates to us if you want to give us a call. We're open 09:00-17:00 MST.

[@ChoicesHabitsAttitudeLuck]

On the Xpro controller TCM. There is a selection of Speedlight, 200, 360 and 600. Should I choose the 360 for this one? Coz the other 3 is obviously for those specific flash.

[@Strobepro]

Hi Tatang, If you're using the frosted front cover, setting it to 200 might get you closer. You'll have to experiment a bit. The TCM function hasn't seen much love from Godox since it was implemented. We thought we might see more power settings with new firmware updates, but no such luck.

[@iamdjfidel]

great video, I just have a question, do you know that the AD300 doesn't use the ID function on the pro? Asking because I am unable to link the ad300 to the ad400 using the xproC any thoughts on how to fix that? anyone?

[@Strobepro]

Hi iamdjfidel, The AD300 Pro supports the ID feature. It can be accessed under F7 in the custom functions menu (middle button to the left of the LCD display).

[@markkitaoka8783]

Does the light offer second curtain sync as controlled by the transmitter? Thanks.

[@michonn2]

You just slide this in on the godox head ? no screws to attach the bowens mount to the ad300pro ? What if the heavier modifier slide off the head ?

[@Strobepro]

Hi Michon, The inner piece requires no screws, but the outer piece (whether its the Bowens, Elinchrom, or Profoto adapter) does. Once the outer adapter is installed correctly, there's no way for the inner piece to slide off. Promise!

[@ThatManBlessed]

Mine won’t fire consistently what could be the issue? Even pressing the flash it just makes a ticking noise then fires on random press.

[@Strobepro]

If you can hear a click, but you aren't seeing a flash, that would usually indicate a problem with the flash tube. Try reseating the flash tube first and see if that helps.

[@joseangel_18lm70]

I selected the hhs on my Sony and my ad300pro and I still getting the curtain on the picture after I pass 1/200sec

[@Strobepro]

Which radio controller are you using?

[@brettharrisphotography7463]

For those who are Bowens mount users you have to buy the Bowens mount braket. Which really should be sold with the strobe it self, and many are Bowens mount users.

[@Strobepro]

Hi Brett. We cover all of the mounting options in detail beginning at 8:28. Bowens users can add the fixed adapter, or opt for the S2 bracket instead. For convenience and visibility, we have a drop-down menu that allows you to select your mounting option right on our product page for the AD300 Pro.

[@brettharrisphotography7463]

@@Strobepro Unfortunately the S-braket has a poor quality handle and S-braket ll yeah it okay. But why use them when you can use the Bowens mount braket is far more useful. S-braket just another thing to carry around. But much appreciated you had replied. 👍

[@Strobepro]

@@brettharrisphotography7463 We kind of like the S2 bracket option. Although it's something extra to carry, the S2 bracket can be stored in the bag with your modifier without much worry. The strobe then stores down as small as possible in your main bag with the expensive stuff (cameras, lenes, other lights, etc). The S2 Bracket also has a much larger friction disc than the mount that comes with the light, so I'd imagine it would do a better job of holding heavy modifiers over time. Just our $0.02! :)

[@rostynventlua2525]

can Somebody help me please, I just wanna ask how do i connect my xplor 300 to my canon how do i link it, because I want to press the shutter button on my camera and i want my xplor 300 to flash at the same time, i just want to understand how? Thank yiu so much in advance

[@Strobepro]

Hi Rostyn, You will need a radio controller, and the pairing instructions will differ depending on which controller you have. I'll share our instructional videos for the XPro and X2T: XPro: kzbin.info/www/bejne/e6mqn41_f9KjrM0 X2T: kzbin.info/www/bejne/mpDQZoWIZ9J9h6s

[@RobertPintoweddingphotographer]

I have elinchrom mount reflectors. Does godox provide elinchrom mount adapter for this product?

[@richardbierman9856]

Robert Pinto yes, as demonstrated, there are bowens, profoto, and elinchrom mount adaptors.

[@fullandstarving]

@@richardbierman9856 how about broncolor mount?

[@SovereignCallTV]

do you ship to dallas, tx?

[@Strobepro]

Yes we do! And we offer our extended warranty to our customers in the USA as well.

[@KmalSadek]

Does S1 or S2 means slave 1 or 2? Thanks a bunch.

[@Strobepro]

Those are the optical slave modes. If you're using a manual flash to trigger the strobe optically, choose S1. If you're using a TTL flash to trigger the strobe, choose S2 (S2 ignores the pre-flash from TTL).

[@hayato61587]

can we use the modeling light and strobe at the same time? im sorry i really dont have an idea

[@Strobepro]

Hi Jazer, The modelling light will briefly shut off when the flash fires so as not to shift the colour in any way. Hope that clarifies it!

[@hayato61587]

@@Strobepro thanks for answering. It really helps us decide on buying the right gears for our needs.

[@stkuj]

When are you shipping?

[@Strobepro]

They already are. We have a few left in our current preorder batch.

[@opqrst7]

Can you actually show that the AD200 battery (VB29) fits and works on AD300pro?

[@richardbierman9856]

Why? You don't believe him?

[@opqrst7]

@@richardbierman9856 Not a matter of belief. Lack of knowledge-due to the reason that the batteries might be classified differently for a reason. Actually, I've just found out although the batteries have the same physical construction and shape to be able to work on both flashes the VB3000P supports a faster recycle time. In other words, it has a higher efficiency to support a higher need for power.

[@Strobepro]

Hi opqrst7! I think we promised you a comparative test between the two batteries, and we haven't forgotten. Just working on a lot of other video content for some new products.

[@TMIDD]

I've done a few shoots on my channel with the godox ad300 pro and one time the battery died on me. Luckily I had my godox ad200 with me to swap out the battery so I can confirm this is true, however the godox ad300 pro battery does not fit in the godox ad200!

[@Lucy-dk5cz]

@@Strobepro I can’t seem to find the video about batteries in your 3 years between this video and now

[@denisl1071]

Is there something in godox system to put it in hot shoe on the camera to hold xproii on hands and change parameters outside the camera?

[@Strobepro]

Not specifically; however, the Godox flash app allows you to control your flashes via a Bluetooth signal to the controller. The X2T and XProII are compatible. Alternatively, you could use a second controller in your hand. On the controller mounted on your camera, find the SHOOT menu option and select APP (X2T, XPro) or L-858 (XProII). These modes will make the controller function like a simple trigger for everything on the channel, allowing your secondary controller to have sole control over power settings.

[@denisl1071]

@@Strobepro Thanks, can I control this ad300pro by tt600 as master mounted on camera?

[@Strobepro]

@@denisl1071 Yes, this is possible. You just won't have access to advanced features like TTL or HSS with the single pin connection.

[@hazheryahya]

I can’t connect my ad300 pro with x2t

[@Strobepro]

Hi Hazher, The most common troubleshooting point is the ID. Make sure the ID either matches on both devices or is disabled. Let us know if that helps! You can also feel free to email us at [e-mail] and we'll be happy to troubleshoot further.

[@The-Tall-Photographer]

Have I missed something here. 6000 kelvin is warm and not blue, surely.

[@SelvarSelvaraj]

avoid blabla but good

[@OurLucylocket]

Why are the Godox Ad300 batteries so horrible? I’ve had 2 unused both stop working. Absolutely infuriating! And expensive. They can’t be rebooted. Wish I’d never bought this light.

[@Strobepro]

Hi Kyla, Your batteries may have entered a deep-discharged state. This can happen with any lithium battery if it is left in storage with a low charge for too long. If you purchased the batteries from us, please get in touch and we will see what we can do for you.

[@RickLincoln]

Let me count the ways this went wrong. A cover with a hole in it that begs to be used to restrict light, but the cover melts if you use it. (I'm sure it's there to allow cooling when done shooting....but?) A proprietary mount that doesn't work with standard speedrings. But it has an adapter that you have to be careful with or it will break. When the adapter assembly is complete, the light looks as though it's too large to put back in it's case. That means that I have to assemble/disassemble for each use if I'm mobile? And, if I'm picky, the battery in the light looks like it's not a real part of the light as the finish is matte and the light is glossed. I'm only 12:29 into this and I'm done.

[@Strobepro]

Hi Rick, The vented hole in the front is standard on most protective covers for the reason you mentioned. There is actually a big warning note etched onto the front cover, but we thought this was something that couldn't be overstated, so we mentioned it in our video. As for the various screw-on adapters, we agree that it's not necessarily ideal, and that's why we at the shop here tend to lean towards the S2 bracket instead. The bracket can remain in the bag with your modifier while the light is completely unencumbered in your main bag with your cameras and other flashes. That said, we are looking into Godox mount speedrings that will fit on our modifiers so our customers will have that option. In North America particularly, the Godox mount is the new kid on the block, and there are now only two readily available strobes that have that mount. Godox makes some of their strobes (like the AD600) in both Godox mount and Bowens mount, and the Bowens variant pretty much dominates the market.

[@mikerichardson60]

You sound like a real treat. If you don't like it don't buy it.

[@macbaar6073]

👍🤪🇨🇭

[@joakimsundberg7622]

If Profoto made a flash shaped like a donkey Godox would have a copy ready in two weeks.

[@reynaldomercado]

Godox mount? That's a problem.

[@TMIDD]

I use a s2 mount for my godox ad300 pro. I have several photoshoots on my channel where I use it to take photos.

[@manilamartin1001]

I really like the godox mount it is also in the ml60 video light so it is going to be its own system soon. I know it takes time.

[@Notmy00000]

🇳🇱😀👍👍

[@chazM6116]

AD-B2 and two AD 200 much better value and useage

[@Strobepro]

I love that combo, but it depends on the user! Check our price on the AD300 Pro and you might be surprised (prices listed in CAD).

[@chazM6116]

@@Strobepro UK here also have 3 AD200's thanks

[@richardbierman9856]

Unfortunately for me though, no adb2 elinchrom version!

[@qiyuxuan9437]

Depend where you buying it from....at least in China, AD300Pro is not much more expensive than a AD200/pro(old AD200 and new AD200pro is only 30$ difference in China, and AD300pro is only 130$ more than AD200pro)