Godox is announcing the second generation of its “sweet spot” outdoor strobe, the AD400Pro II All-in-One Outdoor Flash. Well-balanced among power, size, and affordability, the new flash boasts an ultra-short freeze mode duration of 1/27770s for capturing fast action, instant sync with the X3 wireless trigger, expanded TTL compatibility, and color indicator lights for intuitive multi-light coordination. A bi-color modeling lamp, 2.4” on-light LCD screen, customizable output to 1/512, and up to 460 full-power flashes have also been introduced to the light, boosting its portable, studio-or-outdoor bona fides.
The 400W light retains its 236’ guide number, along with 1/8000s high-speed sync capabilities, .1 to 1s recycling times, and stable color temperature mode, which keeps color temperature changes within +/- 75K across the entire power range.
The head now boasts one-tap sync with the latest X3 wireless trigger and works seamlessly with older triggers in the 2.4 GHz wireless X system. The system affords control of 16 groups across 32 channels at up to 328’. A USB-C port also allows users to work on the 433 MHz band with the FR433 receiver. Proprietary TTL compatibility is also expanded, adding Pentax and Leica to the line-up of Canon E-TTL II, Nikon i-TTL, Sony, Olympus, Panasonic, and FUJIFILM systems.
The AD400Pro II introduces a new freeze mode that offers ultra-short flash durations from 1/3470 to 1/27770s, ideal for razor-sharp stopping of flying liquids, speeding vehicles, or other fast-moving objects, especially when combined with HSS up to 1/8000s. These faster sync speeds also benefit shooting outdoors when balancing ambient light with the strobe, as does the expansion of power output settings from 1/512 to full power for a total of ten stops.
The 30W modeling lamp is now bi-color, with temperature adjustable between a wide 2800 to 6000K CCT with variable brightness from 10 to 100%. The color and brightness can be set independently or synced with the flash setting. The on-body, 2.4” LCD screen is now full color with a rotatable select dial, allowing users to take advantage of Godox’s group color functionality that assigns group different colors for easy identification.
The included battery now powers up to 460 full-power flashes, and the light comes with an AC adapter for continuous wired power. The light comes with a Bowen mount adapter, opening it to broad selection of light modifiers. For more information about the new light, including additional features, specs, and highlights, be sure to check out the detailed product page for the AD400Pro II All-in-One Outdoor Flash.
