GODOX AD200 PRO Version

Introduction

The new ad200Pro TTL flash is an improvement over the original ad200 “Pocket Flash” with interchangeable flash heads. It is a powerful 200 watt second, fully cordless TTL strobe with built-in 2.4GHz wireless. This is the “Pro” version, which offers the best portable flash experience you can imagine thanks to features like Stable Color Mode, ID Settings for Channel security, 1/10th stop precision, and sophisticated internal improvements. Godox triggers are used to activate the AD200 Pro TTL on-camera and studio flashes in TTL/M/Multi mode for accurate flash exposure even in challenging lighting conditions. For remote power control and photography, this tried-and-true performer is compatible with and instantly detects Canon, Nikon, Sony, Fujifilm, Pentax, Panasonic, and Olympus systems.

You can quickly attach the flash head of your choice, whether it’s the thrilling Round Head with a superb clean light spread, the classic speedlite-style Fresnel Head, or the simple Barebulb Head with a useful parabolic reflector. Professional photographers with an eye for flexible multiple light setup favor this design because of the remarkable power and control packed into these small, light-weight flashes.

WARNING

• Always keep this product dry. Do not use in rain or in damp conditions.
• Do not disassemble. Should repairs become necessary, this product must be sent to an authorized maintenance center.
• Keep out of reach of children.
• Stop using this product if it breaks open due to extrusion, falling or strong hit. Otherwise, electric shock may occur if you touch the electronic parts inside it.
• Do not fire the flash directly into the eyes (especially those of babies) within short distances. Otherwise visual impairment may occur.
• Do not use the flash unit in the presence of flammable gases, chemicals and other similar materials. In certain circumstance, these materials may be sensitive to the strong light emitting from this flash unit and fire or electromagnetic interference may result.
• Do not leave or store the flash unit if the ambient temperature reads over 50°C. Otherwise the electronic parts may be damaged.
• Turn off the flash unit immediately in the event of malfunction.

NAME OF PARTS

BODY

FLASH HEAD

SPEEDLITE FLASH HEAD

BARE BULB FLASH HEAD

AV PANEL

• The display will only show the settings currently applied.
• The functions displayed above function buttons 1 to 4, such as SYNC and + – , change according to settings’ status.
• When a button or dial is operated, the AV panel illuminated.

M MANUAL FLASH

MULTI FLASH

RADIO TRANSMISSION SHOOTING

INCLUDED ACCESSORIES

• Speedlite flash head
• Bare bulb flash head
• AD-E2 holder*1
• Battery charger*1
• Lithium battery pack*1
• Protecting bag*1
• Instruction manual*1

SEPARATELY SOLD ACCESSORIES

The product can be used in combination with the following accessories sold separately, so as to achieve best photography effects: Xpro & X1 Wireless Flash Trigger, H200R Round Flash Head,FT-16 Remote Control, Barn door with 4 wings, Softbox, Beauty Dish, Fold up umbrella, Snoots, Light stand, etc.

ATTACHING BARE BULB FLASH HEAD

1. Remove the reflector or other accessories from the flash head
   
2. Match the red dot on the base of the flash tube with the red dot in the Tube Socket (4). Push the flash tube in until it is securely seated into the socket.

LITHIUM BATTERY

FEATURES

1. This flash unit uses Li-ion polymer battery which has long runtime. The available charge-and-discharge times are 500.
2. It is reliably safe. The inner circuit is against overcharge, overdischarge, overcurrent, and short circuit.
3. Take only 4 hours to fully charge the battery by using the standard battery charger.

CAUTIONS

• Do not short circuit.
• Do not expose to rain or immerse into water. This battery is not water proof.
• Keep out of reach of children.
• No over 24 hours’ continuous charging.
• Store in dry, cool, ventilated places.
• Do not put aside or into fire.
• Dead batteries should be disposed according to local regulations.
• Long time not to use, please charge it to 60% and then placed.
• If the battery had ceased using for over 3 months, please make a full recharge.

BATTERY LEVEL INDICATION

Make sure the battery pack is securely loaded in the flash. Check the battery level indication on the AV panel to see the remaining battery level.

Battery Level Indication     on the AV Panel	Meaning
3 grids	Full battery
2 grids	Medium battery
1 grid	Low battery
Blank grid	Lower battery, please recharge it.
Blinking	The battery level is going to be used out immediately. And the flash will auto power off in 1 minute. Note: Please recharge the battery as soon as possible (within 10 days).   Then, the battery can be used or be placed for long period.

 

POWER MANAGEMENT
ON/OFF Power Switch controls the on/off of the flash unit, turn off the power pack if the flash unit will not be used for an extended period. The product design of power supply with automatic hibernation feature, When unattended operation for a long time (approx. 30/60/90 minutes ), the flash will automatically standby.

MODELING LAMP
With only the speedlite flash head have modeling lamp function, it will automatic turn off after 30 minutes. Short press the modeling lamp button will control the modeling lamp turn on or off.

WIRELESS FLASH MODE

AD200Pro can only be set as slave unit (receiver end). Short press the wireless selection button to switch the radio transmission function.

Wireless Mode	Flash Mode
OFF	M / Multi
Radio Transmission	TTL / M / Multi

 

FLASH MODE — TTL AUTOFLASH
This flash has three flash modes: TTL, Manual (M), and Multi (Stroboscopic). In TTL mode, the camera and the flash will work together to calculate the correct exposure for the subject and the background. In this mode, multiple TTL functions are available: FEC, FEB, FEL, HSS, second curtain sync, modeling flash, control with the camera’s menu screen.

• Press < MODE > Mode Selection Button and three flash modes will display on the AV panel one by one with each pressing.

 TTL MODE
Press < MODE > Mode Selection Button to enter TTL mode. The AV panel is displayed <TTL>.

FEC: FLASH EXPOSURE COMPENSATION

With FEC function, this flash can adjust from -3 to +3 in 1/3rd stops. It is useful in situations where minor adjusting of the TTL system is needed based on the environment.

SETTING FEC

1. Button and flash exposure compensation amount will be highlighted on the AV panel.
   
2. Set the flash exposure compensation amount.

• Turn the Select Dial to set the amount.
• “0.3”means 1/3 step, “0.7”means 2/3 step.
• To cancel the flash exposure compensation, set the amount to “+0”.

3. Press < SET > button again to confirm the setting.

HIGH-SPEED SYNC
High Speed Sync (FP flash) enables the flash to synchronize with all camera shutter speeds. This is convenient when you want to use aperture priority for fill-flash portraits.

1. Long press function button for 2 seconds so that THUNDER icon is displayed.
   
2. Please use the X1 series transmitter to trigger.

• With high-speed sync, the faster the shutter speed, the shorter the effective flash range.
• Multi flash mode cannot be set in high-speed sync mode.
• Over-temperature protection may be activated after 20 consecutive high-speed sync flashes.

FLASH MODE — M: MANUAL FLASH
The flash output is adjustable from 1/1 full power to 1/256th power in 1/10th stop increments. To obtain a correct flash exposure, use a hand-held flash meter to determine the required flash output.

1. Press < MODE > button so that < M > is displayed.
   
2. Turn the Select Dial to choose a desired flash output amount.
   
3. Press < SET > button again to confirm the setting.

OPTIC S1 SECONDARY UNIT SETTING
In M manual flash mode, press the <MENU> button to enter C.FN-F2 to choose S1 function, so that this flash can function as an optic S1 secondary flash with optic sensor. With this function, the flash will fire synchronously when the main flash fires, the same effect as that by the use of radio triggers. This helps create multiple lighting effects.

OPTIC S2 SECONDARY UNIT SETTING
Press the <MENU> button to enter C.FN-F2 to choose S2 function, so that this flash can also function as an optic S2 secondary flash with optic sensor in M manual flash mode. This is useful when cameras have pre-flash function. With this function, the flash will ignore a single “preflash” from the main flash and will only fire in response to the second, actual flash from the main unit.

• S1 and S2 optic triggering is only available in M manual flash mode.

DISPLAY FLASH DURATION
Flash duration refers to the length of time that from flash’s firing to reach the half peak at maximum. The half peak at maximum is usually expressed as t=0.5. In order to provide the photographer with more concrete data, this product adopts t=0.1. The difference between t=0.5 and t=0.1 is shown in the following picture.

DISPLAY FLASH DURATION OPERATION

1. Press the <MENU> button to enter C.FN function.
2. Adjust the Select Dial to F6, the t0.1 icon will be displayed on the AV panel.
3. Press <SET> button to enter the adjustment condition.
4. Turn the Select Dial to choose the ON/OFF.

• The flash duration will only be displayed on the AV panel in M mode.

STABLE COLOR TEMPERATURE FUNCTION

When use this function, the color temperature changes within ±100K over the entire power range: enter MENU C.Fn-08 and set it as ON, which means the color temperature function is turned on. When adjusting the power output from high to low in M mode, Flash Ready Indicator will blink (the beeper will alarm for 1 minute). Now press the Test Button to discharge, and the flash can be used as normal.

• This function can only be supported in M non-high-speed mode.

FLASH MODE — MULTI: STROBOSCOPIC FLASH

With stroboscopic flash, a rapid series of flashes is fired. It can be used to capture a multiple images of a moving subject in a single photograph.You can set the firing frequency (number of flashes per sec. expressed as Hz), the number of flashes, and the flash output.

1. Press <MODE> button so that <MULTI> is displayed.
   
2. Turn the Select Dial to choose a desired flash output.
   
3. Set the flash frequency and flash times.
4. Press < SET > button to select the flash frequency. Turn the Select Dial to set the number.
5. Press < SET > button to select the flash times. Turn the Select Dial to set the number.
6. After finish the setting, press <SET> button and all the settings will be displayed.

CALCULATING THE SHUTTER SPEED
During stroboscopic flash, the shutter remains open until the firing stops. Use the formula below to calculate the shutter speed and set it with the camera.

NUMBER OF FLASHES / FLASH FREQUENCY = SHUTTER SPEED

For example, if the number of flashes is 10 and the firing frequency is 5 Hz, the shutter speed should be at least 2 seconds.

To avoid overheating and deteriorating the flash head, do not use stroboscopic flash more than 10 times in succession. After 10 times, allow the camera flash to rest for at least 15 minutes. If you try to use the stroboscopic flash more than 10 times in succession, the firing might stop automatically to protect the flash head. If this happens, allow at least 15 minutes’ rest for the camera flash.

• Stroboscopic flash is most effective with a highly reflective subject against a dark background.
• Using a tripod and a remote control is recommended.
• A flash output of 1/1 and 1/2 cannot be set for stroboscopic flash.
• Stroboscopic flash can be used with “buLb”.
• If the number of flashes is displayed as “–”, the firing will continue until the shutter closes or the battery is exhausted. The number of flashes will be limited as shown by the following table.

MAXIMUM STROBOSCOPIC FLASHES

Flash   Hz   Output	1	2	3	4	5	6-7	8-9	10	11	12-14	15-19	20-50	60-99
1/4	7	6	5	4	4	3	3	2	2	2	2	2	2
1/8	14	14	12	10	8	6	5	4	4	4	4	4	4
1/16	30	30	30	20	20	20	10	8	8	8	8	8	8
1/32	60	60	60	50	50	40	30	20	20	20	18	16	12
1/64	90	90	90	80	80	70	60	50	40	40	35	30	20
1/128   1/256	90	90	90	90	90	90	80	70	70	60	50	40	40

 

WIRELESS FLASH SHOOTING

AD200Pro adopts Godox 2.4G wireless X system, which has good compatibility with other products of our company. As a slave unit, AD200Pro is automatically compatible with Canon/ Nikon/ Sony TTL system according to the master unit. Nikon cameras (use X1T-N), Canon cameras (use X1T-C) and Sony cameras (use X1T-S) can use one or more AD200Pro-TTL flashes simultaneously.

WIRELESS SETTINGS

• Press the wireless selection button to switch wireless function ON/ OFF.
• Turn the wireless function on, the < > icon will be displayed on the AV panel.
• When using the FT-16 remote control or others trigger, please turn off the wireless function.

SETTING THE COMMUNICATION CHANNEL
If there are other wireless flash systems nearby, you can change the channel IDs to prevent signal interference. The channel IDs of the master unit and the slave unit(s) must be set to the same.

• Long press the <GR/CH> Button for 2 seconds, so that the icon will be displayed on the AV panel.
  
• Turn the Select Dial to choose a channel ID from 1 to 32.
  
• Press the <SET> button to confirm.

SETTING THE COMMUNICATION GROUP
Short press the < GR/CH > button to choose group ID from A to E.

WIRELESS ID SETTINGS

Press the MENU button to enter C.Fn to choose OFF or any figure from 01-99.

NOTE
This can only be used when the master unit possesses the wireless ID function.

POSITIONING AND OPERATION RANGE

(Example of wireless flash shooting)

• Autoflash Shooting with One Slave Unit
  
• Use the supplied stand to position the slave unit.
• Before shooting, perform a test flash and test shooting.
• The transmission distance might be shorter depending on the conditions such as positioning of slave units, the surrounding environment and whether conditions.
• With a lot of wireless signal interference conditions, if you miss flash, please change the wireless communication channel.

WIRELESS MULTIPLE FLASH SHOOTING 

You can divide the slave units into two or three groups and perform TTL autoflash while changing the flash ratio (factor). In addition, you can set and shoot with a different flash mode for each firing group, for up to 5 groups.

• Auto Shooting with Two Slave Groups
  
• Auto Shooting with Three Slave Groups

When using the AD200Pro and Godox X1 series trigger together the X1 can control the flash function such as:

• Flash Mode: TTL, M, Multi
• Control the power level
• Sync Mode: First-curtain sync, second-curtain sync and High-speed sync
• Modeling Lamp turn on or off
• Beeper turn on or off

C.FN: SETTING CUSTOM FUNCTIONS

The following table lists the available and unavailable custom functions of this flash.

Custom Function Signs	Functions	Setting Signs	Settings & Descriptions	Restrictions
F1	Beeper	ON	ON	NO
		OFF	OFF
F2	S1/S2 mode selection	OFF	OFF	M mode
		S1	S1 mode
		S2	S2 mode
F3	Auto standby	OFF	OFF	NO
		30 min	Auto standby without   any operation
		60 min
		90 min
F4	Delay flash	OFF, 0.01~30s	Can be triggered   as second curtain	M/Multi mode
F5	Mask	OFF	OFF	M mode
		N1	ON: Trigger 2 times for 1 cycles,   1th flash of trigger.
		N2	ON: Trigger 2 times for 1 cycles,   2th flash of trigger.
F6	t0.1 display	ON	Display	M mode
		OFF	Not display
F7	ID Setting	OFF	OFF	Wireless mode
		01-99	Choose any figure from 01-99
F8	Stable Color   Temperature Mode	OFF	OFF	M non-high-speed mode
		ON	ON

 

1. Press the < MENU > button to enter the C.Fn menu.
2. Select the custom function No.

• Turn the Selection Dial to select the custom function No.

3. Change the setting

• Press < SET > button and the Setting No. blinks.
• Turn the Select Dial to set the desired number. Press < SET > button will confirm the settings.
• Press < MENU > button to exit.

OTHER APPLICATIONS

WIRELESS CONTROL FUNCTION

The flash unit is built in with a Wireless Control Port so that you can wirelessly adjust the power level of the flash and the flash triggering.

To control the flash wirelessly, you need a FT-16 remote control set (on- camera and on-flash). Insert its receive end into the Wireless Control Port on the flash and insert the transmit end into the camera hot shoe. Settings made on the hotshoe-mounted transmit and receive ends will be wirelessly communicated to the flash. Then you can press the camera shutter release button to trigger the flash. You can also hold the transmit end at hand to control your off-camera flash.

• For full instructions on the use of FT series remote control, see its user manual.
• Turn off the AD200Pro wireless function.

SYNC TRIGGERING
The Sync Cord Jack is a Φ3.5mm plug. Insert a trigger plug here and the flash will be fired synchronously with the camera shutter.

PROTECTION FUNCTION

1. Over-Temperature Protection

• To avoid overheating and deteriorating the flash head, do not fire more than 40 continuous flashes in fast succession at 1/1 full power. After 40 continuous flashes, allow a rest time of at least 10 minutes.
• If you fire more than 40 continuous flashes and then fire more flashes in short intervals, the inner over temperature protection function may be activated and make the recycling time over 10 seconds. If this occurs, allow a rest time of about 10 minutes, and the flash unit will then return to normal.
• When the over-temperature protection is started, is shown on the AV display.

Number of flashes that will activate over-temperature protection:

Power Output Level	Number of Flashes
	Speedlite flash head	Bare bulb flash head
1/1	40	60
1/2+0.7	50	80
1/2+0.3	60	100
1/2	75	120
1/4(+0.3,+0.7)	100	150
1/8(+0.3,+0.7)	200	200
1/16(+0.3,+0.7)	300	300
1/32(+0.3,+0.7)	500	500
1/64(+0.3,+0.7)	1000	1000
1/128(+0.3,+0.7)
1/256(+0.3,+0.7)

Number of flashes that will activate over-temperature protection in high-speed sync triggering mode:

Power Output	Times
	Speedlite flash head	Bare bulb flash head
1/1	20	50
1/2(+0.3,+0.7);	30	60
1/4(+0.3,+0.7);	50	75
1/8(+0.3,+0.7);	75	100
1/16(+0.3,+0.7)	80	150
1/32(+0.3,+0.7)	100	200
1/64(+0.3,+0.7);
1/128(+0.3,+0.7);
1/256(+0.3,+0.7)

Other Protections

• The system provides real-time protection to secure the device and your safety. The following lists prompts for your reference:

Prompts on LCD Panel	Meaning
E1	A failure occurs on the recycling system so that the flash cannot fire. Please restart the flash unit. If the problem still exists, please send   this product to a maintenance center.
E2	The system gets excessive heat. Please allow a rest time of 10 minutes.
E3	The voltage on two outlets of the flash tube is too high. Please send this   product to a maintenance center.
E9	There are some errors occurred during the upgrading process. Please using the correct firmware   upgrade method.

TECHNICAL DATA

Model	AD200Pro
Wireless Slave Unit Mode	Radio transmission mode (compatible with Nikon & Canon & Sony& Fujifilm & Olympus & Panasonic & Pentax )
Flash Mode	Wireless off	M/Multi
	Slave unit of radio transmission	TTL/ M/Multi
Compatible Cameras under Radio Transmission (as slave unit)	Nikon cameras (X1T-N as master unit)
	Canon EOS cameras (X1T-C as master unit)
	Sony cameras (X1T-S as master unit)
	Fujifilm cameras(X1T-F as master unit)
	Olympus cameras(X1T-O as master unit)
Guide No. (1/1 Output)	Speedlite flash head: 52 (m ISO 100, @35mm)
	Bare bulb flash head: 60 (m ISO 100, with the AD-S2 standard reflector, @28mm)
Flash Duration t.01 (approx.)	Speedlite flash head: 1/220 to 1/15380 seconds
	Bare bulb flash head: 1/220 to 1/13510 seconds
POWER	200W
Power Output	9 steps: 1/256~1/1
Stroboscopic Flash	Provided (up to 90 times, 99Hz)
Flash Exposure Compensation (FEC)	Manual. FEB: ±3 stops in 1/3 stop increments.
Sync mode	High-speed sync (up to 1/8000 seconds), first-curtain sync, and second-curtain sync
Delay Flash	0.01~30 seconds
Mask	√
Beeper	√
Modeling Lamp (LED)	√
Optic Slave Flash	S1/S2
Flash Duration Indication	√
Wireless Flash (2.4G transmission)
Wireless flash function	Slave, Off
Controllable slave groups	5 (A, B, C, D, and E)
Transmission range (approx.)	100m
Channels	32 (1~32)
ID	01~99
Power Supply
Power Supply	Lithium battery pack (14.4V/2900mAh)
Full Power Flashes	500
Recycle Time	Approx. 0.01-1.8s
Battery Indicator	√
Power Indication	Power standby automatically after approx. 30 minutes of idle operation.
Sync Triggering Mode	3.5mm sync line, Wireless control port
Color Temperature	5600±200k
Stable Color Temperature	Change within ±100K over the entire power range in color temperature mode.
Dimensions
Dimension	172x54x75mm (flash head not included)
Net Weight	590g (flash head & battery not included)

FIRMWARE UPGRADE

• USB connection line is not included in this product. The USB port is a Type-C USB socket. Type-C USB connection line is applicable.
• As the firmware upgrade needs the support of Godox G3 software, please download and install the “Godox G3 firmware upgrade software” before upgrading. Then, choose the related firmware file.
• As the product needs to do firmware upgrade, please refer to instruction manual of the newest electric version as final.

MAINTENANCE

• Shut down the device immediately should abnormal operation be detected.
• Avoid sudden impacts and the product should be dedusted regularly.
• It is normal for the flash tube to be warm when in use. Avoid continuous flashes if unnecessary.
• Maintenance of the flash must be performed by our authorized maintenance department which can provide original accessories.
• This product, except consumables e.g. flash tube, is supported with a one-year warranty.
• Unauthorized service will void the warranty.
• If the product had failures or was wetted, do not use it until it is repaired by professionals.
• Changes made to the specifications or designs may not be reflected in this manual.

FAQs

 

References

• User Manual