Godox WITSTRO AD360II-C Instruction Manual

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Page 1 You can easily achieve a correct flash exposure even in complex light-changing environments. WITSTRO AD360II-C flash system is an AD360II-C flash with a bare tube, external power pack, wireless manual power control, and a range of dedicated light shaping accessories. AD360II-C is 5 to 7 times powerful as typical hotshoe flashes with the size and weight alike.
Page 2: For Your Safety
Dot-matrix LCD panel: with clear and convenient operation.  Built-in 2.4G wireless transmission: with all-in-one functions and 100 meters further  transmission Studio quality light: up to 360Ws, GN 80 (m ISO 100, with AD-S2 standard reflector).  Approx. 28mm flash coverage when operating on a camera with the standard reflector. One AD360 can overpower the sun.
Page 3: Table Of Contents
product must be sent to an authorized maintenance center. 3. 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. 4. Do not fire the flash directly into the eyes (especially those of babies) within short distances. Otherwise visual impairment may occur.
Page 4 Connecting to a Power Pack Connecting the Flash to a Camera Replacing the Off-Camera Adapter Power Management Flash Mode— E-TTL Autoflash FEC (Flash Exposure Compensation) FEB (Flash Exposure Bracketing) FEL: Flash Exposure Lock High-Speed Sync Second-Curtain Sync Flash Mode—M: Manual Flash Flash Mode—Multi/Stroboscopic Flash Wireless Flash Shooting: Optic Transmission Wireless Settings...
Page 5: Name Of Parts
Assist Beam Setting Bounce Flash Sync Triggering PC Sync Socket Triggering C.Fn: Setting Custom Functions Control with the Camera’s Menu Screen Protection Function Technical Data Troubleshooting Firmware Upgrade Compatible Camera Models Maintenance Conventions used in this Manual This manual is based on the assumption that both the camera and camera flash’s power ...
Page 6: Control Panel
01. Accessory Mount 02. Accessory Locking Ring 03. Flash Tube 04. Tube Socket 05. Umbrella Mounting Hole 06. Release Button 07. Power Socket 08. Wireless Control Port 09. Sync Cord Jack 10. PC Sync Socket 11. MF-Assist Beam 12. Light Sensor 13.
Page 7: Included Accessories
(3) Multi Flash (4)Radio Transmission Shooting/Optic Transmission Shooting Master Unit  Slave Unit  The flash unit is not powered by itself, but draws power from Godox power pack PB960 (sold separately). Included Accessories 1-Flash tube 1-Protecting bag 1-Mini stand...
Page 8: Separately Sold Accessories
3. Turn on the power pack. Normally the flash unit will be fully charged and ready to work. *The flash unit is not powered by itself, but draws power from Godox power pack PB960 (sold...
Page 9 separately). *For the instructions of the power pack, see the related user manual. Connecting the Flash to a Camera 1. Loosen the locking ring on the mounting foot. 2. Slip the mounting foot of the flash unit into the camera hotshoe. 3.
Page 10 This flash has three flash modes: E-TTL, Manual (M), and Multi (Stroboscopic). In E-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.
Page 11 Press <SET > button again to confirm the setting. FEB: Flash Exposure Bracketing You can take three flash shots while automatically changing the flash output for each shot from -3 to +3 in 1/3rd stops. The camera will record three images with different exposures: one exposed according to camera calculations, one over-exposed and another under-exposed.
Page 12 With <ETTL> displayed on the LCD panel, press the camera’s <FEL> button. If the camera does not have the <FEL> button, press the < > button. Focus the subject. Press the <FEL> button. * Aim the subject at the center of the viewfinder and press <FEL> button. * The camera flash will fire a preflash and the required flash output for the subject is retained in memory.
Page 13 Second-Curtain Sync With a slow shutter speed, you can create a light train following the subject. The flash fires right before the shutter closes. Press function button 4 < > button so that < > is displayed on the LCD panel. M: Manual Flash The flash output is adjustable from 1/1 full power to 1/128th power in 1/3rd stop increments.
Page 14 1/2+0.7 1/2+0.3 1/4+0.7 1/4+0.3 … ←Figures displayed when increasing flash output level Optic S1 Secondary Unit Setting In M manual flash mode, press < S1/S2> button 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.
Page 15 ● Press Function Button 4 < > button to select the flash times. Turn the Select Dial to set the number. ● After you 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.
Page 16 Maximum Stroboscopic Flashes: Hz Flash Output 1/16 1/32 1/64 1/128 Hz 12-14 15-19 20-50 60-199 Flash Output 1/16 1/32 1/64 1/128 If the number of flashes is displayed as “--”, the maximum number of flashes will be as shown in the following table regardless of the flash frequency.
Page 17 This product supports wireless flash application and functions as either a master or a slave unit. As a master unit, it can control Canon speedlites e.g. 580EXII, 600EX-RT via wireless. As a slave unit, it can receive wireless signals of Canon speedlites e.g.
Page 18 You can switch between normal flash and wireless flash. For normal flash shooting, be sure to set the wireless setting to OFF. Master Unit Setting > button so that < >和< > are displayed on the LCD panel. Press < Slave Unit Setting >...
Page 19 Press the <SET> button to confirm. 4. ETTL：Fully Automatic Wireless Flash Shooting Using Automatic Wireless Flash with a Single Slave Unit 1、Master Unit Setting ● Attach a AD360II-C camera flash on the camera and set it as the master Unit. ●...
Page 20 7、 Check the flash operation. ● Press the master unit’s Test Button < >。 ● Then, the slave unit will fire. If not, adjust the slave unit’s angle toward the master unit and distance from the master unit. Using Automatic Wireless Flash with Multiple Slave Units When stronger flash output or more convenient lighting operation is needed, increase the number of slave units and set it as a single slave unit.
Page 21 Using Fully Automatic Wireless Flash The FEC and other settings that set on the master unit will also be appeared on the slave unit automatically. The slave unit does not need any operation. Use the following settings to make wireless flashes according to the same methods with normal flash shooting. ●...
Page 22 2、Setting < >. ● Step 2 to Step 4 are set on the master unit. ● Press the Function Button 4 on the master unit so that < > is displayed. 3、Setting <RATIO A:B>. ● Press Function Button 2 < >...
Page 23 If three slave units are all set to < > in terms of slave ID, these slave units will be controlled as if they were one camera flash in slave group A. Part ● When setting < RATIO A:B C >, group A, B and C will fire a flash synchronously; when setting<...
Page 24 This describes wireless (multiple shooting) using manual flash. You can shoot with a different flash output setting for each slave unit (firing group). Set all parameters on the master unit. 1、Setting the flash mode to <M>. 2、Setting the number of flash groups. ●...
Page 25 ● Set the manual flash output. 6、Multi: Manual Wireless Flash Shooting 1、Setting <MULTI> stroboscopic flash. ● Press <MODE> button so that <MULTI> is displayed. ● Setting the stroboscopic flash. The firing frequency of stroboscopic flash during the optic transmission wireless shooting can be set from 1Hz to 199Hz (settings from 250 Hz to 500 Hz are not available).
Page 26 Wireless Multiple Flash Shooting You can divide the slave units into two or three groups and perform E-TTL II/E-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. ●...
Page 27: Modeling Flash
Channel 1~32 A/B/C Power OFF，1/128~1/1 1/128~1/1 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.
Page 28 Auto Focus Assist Beam In poorly-lit or low-contrast shooting environments, the built-in auto focus assist beam will automatically light on to make it easier for autofocus. The beam will light up only when autofocus is difficult and get out as soon as the autofocus becomes correct. If you want to turn off the auto focus assist beam, set the “AF”...
Page 29 To set the bounce direction, hold the flash head and turn it to a satisfying angle. 0-270° horizontally and -15°-90° vertically If the wall or the ceiling is too far away, the bounced flash might be too weak and result in ...
Page 30 C.Fn Custom Functions Custom Custom Settings & Functions Setting Signs Functions Function Signs Descriptions Auto power off C.Fn-01 FEB ACL FEB auto cancel C.Fn-03 0 → − → + FEB order C.Fn-04 - → 0 → + AF-assist beam C.Fn-08 BEEP Beeper C.Fn-20...
Page 31 * Press<SET> button and the Setting No. blinks. * Turn the Select Dial to set the desired number. Pressing <SET> button will confirm the settings. * After you set the Custom Function and press <MODE> button, the camera will be ready to shoot.
Page 32 *Screens from the EOS-1D Mark III. If flash exposure compensation has already been set with the camera flash, flash  exposure compensation cannot be set with the camera. To set it with the camera, the camera flash’s flash exposure compensation must be set to zero. If any Flash Custom Functions and flash settings other than flash exposure ...
Page 33 1/2（+0.3,+0.7） 1/4（+0.3,+0.7） 1/8（+0.3,+0.7） 1/16（+0.3,+0.7） 1/32（+0.3,+0.7） 1/64（+0.3,+0.7） 1000 1/128（+0.3,+0.7） Number of flashes that will activate over-temperature protection in high-speed sync triggering mode: Power Output Times 1/2（+0.3,+0.7）; 1/4（+0.3,+0.7）; 1/8（+0.3,+0.7）; 1/16（+0.3,+0.7） 1/32（+0.3,+0.7）; 1/64（+0.3,+0.7）; 1/128（+0.3,+0.7）; 2. 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...
Page 34: Technical Data
Please restart the flash unit. If the problem still exists, please send this product to a maintenance center. The system gets excessive heat. Please allow a rest time of 10 minutes. The voltage on two outlets of the flash tube is too high. Please send this product to a maintenance center.
Page 35 Effective range (approx.) Center: 0.6~10m / 2.0~32.8 feet Periphery: 0.6~5m / 2.0~16.4 feet •Power Supply Power Supply GODOX PB960 lithium power pack Full Power Flashes 450 (with PB960 power pack) Recycle Time Approx. 0.05-4.5s (with PB960 power pack) Power Saving...
Page 36: Troubleshooting
minutes if set as slave) • Sync Triggering Hotshoe, 3.5mm sync line, PC sync socket, Wireless control port Mode •Color 5600±200k Temperature •Dimensions Dimension 210*85*79mm (flash tube & reflector not included) Net Weight 800g (flash tube & reflector not included) Troubleshooting If there is a problem, refer to this Troubleshooting Guide.
Page 37  You used Manual Flash mode.  Set the flash mode to ETTL or modify the flash output. Firmware Upgrade This flash supports firmware upgrade through the USB port. Update information will be released on our official website. USB connection line is not included in this product. The USB port is a  standard Micro USB socket. Common USB connection line is applicable. Compatible Camera Models This flash unit can be used on the following Canon EOS series camera models: 5D Mark III...
Page 38 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.
Page 39 Note: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications.

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