The Godox AD400Pro II Flash

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Godox refreshed their mid-range portable strobe with the new AD400Pro II, slotting it between the pocketable AD200Pro II and the big AD600Pro II. On paper it’s still a 400Ws light, but this update brings faster response times, more flexibility for mixed photo/video work, and a few other updates.

Power is adjustable across 10 stops, from 1/512 to full, and the detachable 21.6V/2600mAh battery is rated for about 460 full-power pops. Recycle times are noticeably quicker than before, dipping as low as 0.01 seconds at lower outputs, and there’s now a Freeze Mode with flash durations as short as 1/27,770s (t0.1) for freezing high-speed motion. The built-in LED modeling lamp has also been upgraded: it’s 30W, colour temperature adjustable between 2800K–6000K, and has a high CRI/TLCI rating.

Wireless control continues through Godox’s 2.4 GHz X system with a 100-meter range, compatible with all the usual transmitters. A small but practical tweak is the new group indicator lights, which color-code up to 16 groups so complex setups are easier to manage at a glance. The body still weighs around 2kg and comes with the expected reflector, bag, charger, and battery. The flash comes in at $649.

You can see full details on Godox’s website here