Godox AD1200Pro Battery Powered Flash System Review
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The Godox AD1200Pro asserts itself as a dominant force in the high-power, portable strobe category. By packing a massive 1200Ws of output into a battery-powered system, Godox continues its mission of making professional-grade lighting accessible to a broader market. This is not a subtle light; it's a tool designed for overpowering the sun, filling enormous modifiers, or achieving deep depth of field in bright ambient conditions. The integration of TTL and High-Speed Sync, staples of the Godox ecosystem, adds a layer of modern convenience to a power level traditionally associated with manual-only studio packs.
The system's design is a pragmatic compromise. Separating the flash head from the power pack keeps the head itself manageable for stands and booms, but it necessitates hauling a substantial battery unit and managing a thick cable on set. This is not a run-and-gun strobe for event photographers. It is a purpose-built solution for planned location shoots where maximum output is the primary creative and technical requirement. Its weight and bulk are the expected trade-offs for its impressive capabilities and untethered freedom from AC power.
For photographers already invested in the Godox wireless ecosystem, the AD1200Pro is the ultimate high-power upgrade, slotting in seamlessly with existing triggers. While its power is certainly overkill for many, for those who truly need it, this system delivers an incredible amount of light for the price, cementing its place as a serious contender against more established and expensive brands.
- Massive 1200Ws power output
- Fully battery-powered for location independence
- Includes TTL and High-Speed Sync functionality
- Integrates with the widespread Godox X wireless system
- Exceptional value for a 1200Ws strobe kit
- Power pack is heavy and bulky
- Tethering cable between head and pack can be cumbersome
- Recycle times can be slow at full power
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About this product
The Godox AD1200Pro Battery Powered Flash Kit offers 1200Ws of power and wireless control via a 2.4 GHz wireless X system, compatible with multiple TTL systems. It provides up to nine steps of output power in Manual flash mode and recycles to full power in just two seconds. The flash also features a high-speed sync mode and a Stable Color Temperature mode.
Specs
- Wireless
- 2.4 GHz Radio/RF
- Item Type
- 1x Light with 1 Flash Tube & Power Pack
- Sync Speed
- 1/8000 Sec (High-Speed)
- Delay Range
- 0.01 to 30 Sec
- Power Range
- 1200 Ws
- Guide Number
- 406.82' / 124 m, ISO 100
- Power Source
- Battery (Included)
- Ttl Metering
- Yes, via Non-Included Transmitter (Canon E-TTL / E-TTL II, FUJIFILM TTL, Four Thirds TTL, Nikon i-TTL, Pentax P-TTL, Sony ADI / P-TTL)
- Watt Seconds
- 1200 Ws
- Power Control
- 8-Stop Range
- Cooling System
- Fan
- Flash Duration
- t.1: 1/10,860 to 1/220 Sec
- Modeling Light
- 40 W LED Built-In
- Package Weight
- 30 lb
- Umbrella Mount
- Yes
- Weight Fixture
- 18.19 lb / 8.25 kg
- Wireless Range
- 328.1' / 100 m (Radio/RF)
- Wireless Groups
- 5
- Battery Charging
- Not Included
- Fixture Mounting
- 1x 5/8" Receiver
- Color Temperature
- 5600K
- Wireless Channels
- 32
- Circuit Protection
- No
- Wireless Frequency
- 2.4 GHz
- Includes Flash Tube
- Yes
- Box Dimensions Lxwxh
- 22.5 x 14.8 x 12"
- Flash Ready Indicator
- Audio
- Front Accessory Mount
- Bowens S
- Included Storage Case
- Yes
- Mobile App Compatible
- No
- Protective Cover Dome
- Yes (Included)
- Number Of Head Outlets
- 1
- Replaceable Flash Tube
- Yes (User Replaceable)
- Included Light Modifier
- 1x Reflector
- Color Temperature Tolerance
- 5600K +/- 200K
- Inputs Outputs Light Fixture
- 1x Built-In Cable with Proprietary Power Input
- Modeling Light On Off Switch
- Yes (Via Power Pack)
- Wireless Remote Control Type
- Radio/RF Receiver Built-In, Optical Receiver Built-In
- Dimensions Fixture With Reflector
- 9.06 x 7.87 x 4.92" / 23 x 20 x 12.5 cm
- Inputs Outputs Power Supply Controller
- 1x 1/8" / 3.5 mm Female Flash Sync Input, 1x USB-C Female Firmware Input
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