Godox’s New AD800 Pro Outdoor Flash

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Godox has expanded its outdoor flash lineup with the AD800 Pro, a battery-powered mono-light that sits above the AD600 series in terms of output and sustained performance. The flash is rated at 800 watt-seconds and uses a 28.8V / 2900mAh lithium battery, which Godox claims is good for roughly 300 full-power flashes per charge. Recycle times range from about 0.01 seconds at lower power levels up to around 1.5 seconds at full output. The unit includes an active cooling fan, which is important here, since sustained high-power use is part of the intended workload.

From a flash performance perspective, the AD800 Pro offers a wide range of control. Output is adjustable over a 10-stop range from 1/512 to full power in 0.1-stop increments. Flash duration varies significantly depending on mode. In normal operation, t0.1 ranges from roughly 1/350s to 1/11,400s, while Freeze mode pushes that as far as 1/35,710s for motion-stopping applications. A Stable Colour Temperature mode limits colour drift to ±100K, which can matter for long shoots or multi-light setups where consistency is critical. The guide number is rated at 110 (ISO 100, meters) with the standard reflector.

The AD800 Pro integrates fully into Godox’s 2.4GHz X wireless system, supporting TTL, manual, and multi modes across Canon, Nikon, Sony, Fujifilm, OM System, Panasonic, Leica, and Pentax when used as a receiver. It offers 32 channels, 16 groups, and ID control, with a stated wireless range of about 100 meters. Physically, the flash uses a native Bowens mount and supports the optional H600P extension head to relocate the flash tube. A 40W bi-color modeling lamp (2800K–6000K, CRI ~97) is built in. With battery, tube, and reflector attached, the unit weighs around 3.7 kg. Pricing is set at $1,200.