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Essential safety precautions for product operation, including avoiding moisture, disassembly, and direct eye exposure.
Details setting the AD600BM as a slave unit for radio transmission with Canon/Nikon systems.
Steps to enable and configure wireless settings for radio transmission.
How to change channel IDs to prevent interference with other wireless systems.
Instructions for selecting communication groups (A-E) for wireless control.
Guidance on positioning and operating the flash in wireless shooting scenarios.
Enables flash synchronization with high camera shutter speeds for fill-flash.
Explains adjusting flash output from 1/1 to 1/256 in 1/3 stop increments.
Describes stroboscopic flash for capturing multiple images of moving subjects.
Covers setting flash frequency, number of flashes, and output for stroboscopic effect.
Information on flash head temperature limits and protection activation.
Lists error codes (E1, E2, E3, E9) and their meanings for troubleshooting.
The Godox WITSTRO AD600BM is an all-in-one outdoor flash designed for professional photographers, photojournalists, and enthusiasts who require studio-quality lighting in various outdoor and live shooting environments. This powerful and portable flash system integrates a bare tube flash, a wireless flash trigger, and a range of dedicated light-shaping accessories, making it a versatile tool for diverse photographic needs, including wedding, beach portraiture, event, and backpack photography.
The AD600BM is a high-power flash unit with a maximum output of 600Ws and a guide number of 87 (m ISO 100, with a standard reflector). It features a robust lithium battery pack (11.1V/8700mAh) that provides rapid recycling times of 0.01-2.5 seconds and supports up to 500 full-power flashes on a single charge, ensuring extended shooting sessions without interruption.
At its core, the AD600BM incorporates the Godox 2.4G wireless X system, enabling seamless wireless control and integration with other Godox flash units. When used as a slave unit, it automatically supports M/Multi flash systems from Canon and Nikon, making it compatible with X1 series flash triggers. This wireless capability allows photographers to trigger the flash and adjust power levels remotely, simplifying complex lighting setups. The unit also features a 3.5mm sync cord jack and a PC sync socket for various wired triggering modes.
The flash offers precise power control, adjustable from full power down to 1/256 in 1/3 stop increments, allowing for fine-tuning of light output to match specific creative requirements. It maintains a stable color temperature of 5600±200K across its entire power range, ensuring consistent color rendition in images.
For advanced lighting techniques, the AD600BM supports high-speed sync (FP flash) up to 1/8000s, which is crucial for balancing ambient light in bright conditions or freezing fast-moving subjects with wide apertures. It also includes a focus-assist beam and high-speed sync triggering capabilities.
The unit's modeling lamp is a 10W LED with three steps of light adjustment (30%, 60%, 100% power output) and two always-lighting modes. The modeling lamp can be set to automatically turn off after a specified duration (30, 20, or 10 minutes) to prevent overheating, or it can be set to always stay on.
The AD600BM also supports stroboscopic flash (Multi flash mode), allowing for a rapid series of flashes to capture multiple images of a moving subject in a single photograph. Users can set the firing frequency (Hz), the number of flashes, and the flash output for creative motion effects.
The AD600BM is designed for clear and convenient operation, featuring a dot-matrix LCD panel that displays all essential settings and information. The intuitive interface allows users to easily navigate through modes, adjust power, and configure wireless settings.
The unit's all-in-one design means that the battery pack is integrated, contributing to its portability. The battery is easy to load and unload, with a secure locking mechanism. The LCD panel and an LED indicator on the battery itself provide real-time feedback on battery level, prompting users to recharge when necessary.
For wireless shooting, the AD600BM can be set as a slave unit and automatically adapts to Canon (C) or Nikon (N) systems when paired with an X1 series transmitter. Users can configure communication channels (1-32) and groups (A-E) to prevent interference and manage multiple flash units effectively. The wireless transmission range is approximately 80 meters, offering flexibility in setup.
The AD600BM adopts a Bowens mount, which provides access to a wide range of light-shaping accessories, including softboxes, beauty dishes, snoots, and color gels. This versatility allows photographers to achieve various lighting effects and modify light quality to suit different subjects and scenes. The reflector and other accessories are easily installed by inserting them into the accessory mount and locking them into place.
The flash handle is adjustable, allowing for precise positioning of the light. The handle's rotation angle can be adjusted from 0 to 180 degrees, providing flexibility in aiming the flash.
The unit also supports optical S1 and S2 secondary unit settings in M manual flash mode. S1 mode allows the flash to fire synchronously with the main flash, while S2 mode enables it to ignore a single "preflash" from the main unit, firing only in response to the actual flash.
Custom functions (C.Fn) are available to personalize the flash's behavior, such as beep sound, S1/S2 mode selection, fan working mode, auto power off duration, backlighting time, delay flash, total number of flashes, triggering times, and LCD contrast. These settings can be accessed and adjusted through the menu system.
The AD600BM is built with several protection functions to ensure its longevity and user safety.
For general maintenance, users should immediately shut down the device if abnormal operation is detected. Sudden impacts should be avoided, and the product should be dedusted regularly. It is normal for the flash tube to become warm during use, but continuous flashes should be avoided if unnecessary.
The product is designed for easy firmware upgrades via its USB port, allowing users to keep the device updated with the latest features and improvements. Update information is released on the official Godox website. The USB port is a standard Micro USB socket, and a common USB connection line can be used.
Unauthorized service will void the warranty, emphasizing the importance of seeking assistance from authorized maintenance departments for repairs. If the product experiences failures or gets wet, it should not be used until repaired by professionals. The flash unit, excluding consumables like the flash tube, typically comes with a one-year warranty.
General| Category | Camera Flash |
|---|---|
| Type | Monolight |
| Power Output | 600Ws |
| Recycle Time | 0.01 - 2.5 s |
| Color Temperature | 5600K ± 200K |
| Battery Type | Lithium-ion |
| Full Power Flashes per Charge | 500 |
| Fan Cooling | Yes |
| PC Sync Port | Yes |
| External Battery Port | Yes |
| Optical Slave | Yes |
| Channels | 32 |
| Groups | 5 (A, B, C, D, E) |
| Model | WITSTRO AD600BM |
| Guide Number | 87 (m ISO 100) |
| Power Adjustment Range | 1/1 to 1/256 |
| Flash Duration | 1/220 to 1/10000 s |
| Battery Capacity | 8700mAh |
| Weight | 2.66 kg (without battery) |
| Dimensions | 220 x 245 x 125 mm |
| Wireless Control | Yes |
| Compatible Triggers | Godox X system |
| Modeling Lamp | LED |
| Wireless Range | 100m |
| Mounting | Bowens Mount |
