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Essential safety guidelines to prevent damage, injury, or hazards during operation.
Description of the main physical components and controls of the flash unit.
Overview of the dot-matrix LCD panel and its display elements.
List of optional accessories available for purchase to enhance photography effects.
List of items provided with the AD600B flash unit in the package.
Procedures for attaching reflectors, flash tubes, and adjusting the handle.
Key features, safety warnings, and handling precautions for the lithium battery pack.
Procedures for installing/removing the battery and understanding its charge status.
How to use TTL mode for automatic flash exposure calculation.
Adjusting flash output for accurate exposure in TTL mode.
Synchronizing flash with fast shutter speeds for motion freezing.
Adjusting flash power output from full to 1/256 in manual mode.
Using the flash as an optical S1 slave unit in manual mode.
Using the flash as an optical S2 slave unit, ignoring pre-flashes.
Explanation of how flash duration is indicated on the LCD panel.
Guidance on setting shutter speed for stroboscopic flash sequences.
Table showing flash limits for stroboscopic mode at different power levels and frequencies.
Initial setup for radio transmission mode, including group and channel selection.
Procedure to change channel IDs to avoid interference in radio transmission.
Procedure to assign group IDs for controlling multiple flashes.
Basic steps for performing wireless flash shooting with radio transmission.
Tips for dividing slaves into groups and setting flash ratios for advanced shooting.
Basic setup for optical wireless transmission, including compatibility and modes.
Procedure to set channel IDs for optical wireless transmission.
Procedure to assign group IDs for optical wireless transmission.
Guide to configuring various customizable functions for the flash unit.
Using the wireless control port for remote flash power adjustment and triggering.
Connecting the flash via a sync cord for synchronous firing with the camera.
Explanation of the flash's built-in thermal protection system.
Meaning of error codes (E1, E2, E9) displayed on the LCD panel.
The Godox WITSTRO AD600B is a powerful and portable TTL all-in-one outdoor flash, designed to simplify shooting and achieve correct flash exposure even in complex lighting environments. This versatile flash system includes a bare tube flash, a wireless flash trigger, and a range of dedicated light shaping accessories, offering studio-quality light for both outdoor and live shooting scenarios.
The AD600B boasts a robust 600Ws power output and a high guide number of 87 (m ISO 100, with a standard reflector), making it suitable for a variety of professional photography needs. It fully supports Canon E-TTL II, Nikon i-TTL, and other TTL systems within the Godox 2.4G wireless X system, functioning as a slave unit in a wireless flash group. This compatibility allows it to be used in combination with Godox TTL camera flashes, TTL outdoor flashes, and TTL studio flashes.
The flash offers three main modes: TTL Autoflash, Manual (M) Flash, and Multi (Stroboscopic) Flash. In TTL mode, the camera and flash work together to calculate the correct exposure. Flash Exposure Compensation (FEC) allows for fine-tuning of exposure from -3 to +3 in 1/3rd stop increments. Manual mode provides precise control over flash output, adjustable from 1/1 full power down to 1/256th power in 1/3rd stop increments. Stroboscopic flash mode enables a rapid series of flashes to capture multiple images of a moving subject in a single photograph, with adjustable firing frequency and number of flashes.
High-Speed Sync (HSS) or FP flash allows the AD600B to synchronize with all camera shutter speeds, which is particularly useful for fill-flash portraits. The flash also features first-curtain sync and second-curtain sync options.
For wireless control, the AD600B integrates a built-in 2.4G wireless transmission system with an impressive range of 80 meters. It can be triggered by X1 series flash triggers in TTL/M/Multi modes. Additionally, the Godox FT-16 flash trigger can be used to wirelessly adjust flash power levels and trigger the flash. The unit also includes a 3.5mm sync cord jack and a PC sync socket for various sync triggering modes, including optical S1 and S2 secondary unit settings in manual flash mode. S1 mode fires synchronously with the main flash, while S2 mode ignores a pre-flash, making it suitable for cameras with pre-flash functions.
The AD600B is equipped with a 10W LED modeling lamp, offering three steps of light adjustment and two always-on lighting modes. This aids in previewing lighting effects before shooting.
The AD600B is designed for ease of use with a clear and convenient dot-matrix LCD panel that displays all essential settings. The intuitive interface allows for quick adjustments of flash mode, power output, FEC, channel, and group settings.
Power is supplied by a professional lithium battery pack (11.1V/8700mAh), providing rapid recycling times of 0.01-2.5 seconds and an impressive 500 full-power flashes on a single charge. The battery level is clearly indicated on both the LCD panel and the battery itself, ensuring users are aware of remaining power. The battery pack is easily loaded and unloaded, and a full recharge takes approximately 4 hours using the standard battery charger.
The flash unit features a Bowens mount, allowing for a wide range of light shaping accessories such as softboxes, beauty dishes, snoots, and color gels to be easily attached and detached. The adjusting handle provides flexibility in positioning the flash, with a rotation angle restrained from 0 to 180 degrees below the flash body.
The AD600B supports wireless multiple flash shooting, allowing users to divide slave units into two or three groups and perform TTL autoflash with varying flash ratios. Different flash modes can be set for each firing group, offering creative control over lighting setups.
Custom Functions (C.Fn) allow users to personalize various settings, including beeper sound, slave mode selection (S1/S2), fan working mode (off, auto, low fan, high fan), auto power off duration, backlighting time, delay flash, total number of flashes for multi-flash, triggering times, LCD contrast, optical wireless remote system (Canon/Nikon), and parameter resetting.
The AD600B incorporates several protection functions to ensure device longevity and user safety. It includes an over-temperature protection system that activates after a certain number of continuous flashes at high power levels, preventing overheating and deterioration of the flash head. If activated, the recycling time will increase, and a rest period is recommended. The LCD display will show an "M" icon when over-temperature protection is active.
The device also provides real-time protection with error prompts displayed on the LCD panel for issues such as recycling system failures (E1), excessive heat (E2), high voltage on the flash tube outlets (E3), and firmware upgrade errors (E9). These prompts guide users to take appropriate action, such as restarting the unit, allowing rest time, or seeking professional maintenance.
For long-term storage or non-use, it is recommended to turn off the power pack. The flash unit will automatically power off after approximately 60 minutes of idle operation, a feature that can be disabled via C.Fn settings when using the flash off-camera.
The AD600B supports firmware upgrades through its Mini USB port, ensuring that the device can stay up-to-date with the latest features and improvements. Update information is released on the official Godox website.
General maintenance guidelines include keeping the product dry, avoiding sudden impacts, and regular dedusting. The flash tube may become warm during use, which is normal, but continuous flashes should be avoided if unnecessary. Any repairs or maintenance should be performed by authorized service centers to ensure the use of original accessories and to maintain warranty validity. The product, excluding consumables like the flash tube, typically comes with a one-year warranty. If the product experiences failures or gets wet, it should not be used until repaired by professionals.
General| Type | Camcorder flash |
|---|---|
| Product color | Black |
| Channels quantity | 32 channels |
| Color temperature | 5600 K |
| Transmission range | 0 - 80 m |
| Operating frequency | 2400 MHz |
| Approx. number of flashes | 500 |
| Approximate recycling time | - s |
| Approximate recycling time (max) | 2.5 s |
| Approximate recycling time (min) | 0.01 s |
| Battery type | Built-in |
| Input voltage | 11.1 V |
| Battery technology | Lithium |
| Power consumption (typical) | 600 W |
| Number of batteries supported | 1 |
| Batteries included | Yes |
Weight and Dimensions| Depth | 245 mm |
|---|---|
| Width | 220 mm |
| Height | 125 mm |
| Weight | 2690 g |
