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Before using this product
Please read this user manual carefully in order to ensure your safety and the proper operation of this product. Keep for future reference.
Thank you for purchasing a GODOX product.
WITSTRO All-in-One Outdoor Flash AD600BM has strong power, all-in-one lithium battery pack and great portability. When using Godox 2.4G wireless X system off camera, AD600BM can be triggered by X1 series flash trigger in M/Multi mode, etc. With master & slave functions, AD600BM can also use in combination with Godox camera flashes, outdoor flashes, studio flashes, etc. With this AD600BM flash, your shooting will become simpler. WITSTRO AD600BM flash system is an AD600BM flash with a bare tube, wireless flash trigger, and a range of dedicated light shaping accessories. AD600BM offers studio quality light for outdoor and live shooting. The AD600BM offers:
The powerful and portable AD600BM meets the demands of freelance commercial photographers, photojournalists, wedding and beach portraiture shooters, event and backpack photographers, photograph enthusiasts, etc.
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.
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 circumstances, 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 (e.g. in automobile). Otherwise the electronic parts may be damaged.
<MODE>
Mode Selection Button
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Wireless Selection Button
<GR/CH>
Group/Channel Button
< SET >
Set Button
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Test Button / Flash Ready Indicator
<ON/OFF>
Power Switch
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Modeling Lamp Button
<MENU>
Menu Button
< H>
High Speed Sync Button
AD600BM can be used in combination with the following accessories sold separately, so as to achieve best photography effects: X1 Wireless Flash Trigger, FT-16 Remote Control, Softbox, Beauty Dish, Fold Up Umbrella, Snoots, Light Stand, etc.
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.
If the battery had ceased using for over 3 months, please make a full recharge.
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Attach the battery pack to the flash correctly. Be aware of the battery level by check the battery level indication on the LCD panel when using.
Battery Level Indication on the LCD Panel (Indicating battery level and management of the whole flash system) | LED Battery Level Indication on the Battery (Indicating battery level and management of non-loaded battery) | Meaning |
3 grids | 1 red grid +3 green grids | Full battery |
2 grids | 1 red grid +2 green grids | Medium battery |
1 grid | 1 red grid +1 green grid | Low battery |
Blank grid | 1 red 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. |
Note: The two indications are almost the same except of grids shift.
Long press the <ON/OFF> Power Switch for 2 seconds to control the on/off of the flash unit. Turn off the power pack if the flash unit will not be used for an extended period (approx. 1 hour).
Disabling Auto Power Off function is recommended when the flash is used off camera. (C.Fn-APO, Page 40)
AD600BM can only be set as slave unit (receiver end). Press Wireless Selection Button to set radio transmission. When using radio transmission, AD600BM will automatically switch between Canon (C) and Nikon (N) system according to X1 series transmitter.
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.
The flash output is adjustable from 1/1 full power to 1/256th power in 1/3rd stop increments. To obtain a correct flash exposure, use a hand-held flash meter to determine the required flash output.
The following table makes it easier to see how the stop changes in terms of f/stop when you increase or decrease the flash output. For example, when you decrease the flash output to 1/2, 1/2-0.3, or 1/2-0.7, and then increase the flash output to more than 1/2, 1/2+0.3, 1/2+0.7, and 1/1 will be displayed.
Figures displayed when reducing flash output level
1/1 | 1/1–0.3 | 1/1-0.7 | 1/2 | 1/2-0.3 | 1/2-0.7 | 1/4 | ······ |
1/2+0.7 | 1/2+0.3 | 1/4+0.7 | 1/4+0.3 | ······ |
Figures displayed when increasing flash output level
Optical S1 Secondary Unit Setting
In M manual flash mode, press <MENU> button to enter C.FN-SLAVE to choose S1 function, so that this flash can function as an optical 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.
Optical S2 Secondary Unit Setting
Press < MENU > button to enter C.FN-SLAVE to choose S2 function, so that this flash can also function as an optical S2 secondary flash with optical 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.
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.
The flash duration will only be displayed on the LCD panel in M mode.
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.
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.
Maximum Stroboscopic Flashes:
Flash Output/Hz | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6-7 | 8-9 | 10 | 11 | 12-14 | 15-19 | 20-50 | 60-100 |
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 | 100 | 100 | 100 | 100 | 100 | 90 | 80 | 70 | 70 | 60 | 50 | 40 | 40 |
1/256 | 100 | 100 | 100 | 100 | 100 | 90 | 80 | 70 | 70 | 60 | 50 | 40 | 40 |
AD600BM adopts Godox 2.4G wireless X system, which has good compatibility with other products of our company. AD600BM can automatically switch to slave unit according to the master unit instead of setting manually. When receiving the master unit's signal, "C" or "N" will be displayed on the LCD panel.
Nikon cameras (use X1T-N, TT685N, etc.) and Canon cameras (use X1T-C, TT685C, etc.) can use one or more AD600BM flashes simultaneously.
*As a slave unit, AD600BM can be controlled by the following master units: AD360II-C, AD360II-N, TT685C, TT685N, X1T-C, X1T-N, TT600,etc.
You can set and shoot with a different flash mode for each firing group.
Custom Function Signs | Functions | Setting Signs | Settings & Descriptions | Restrictions |
BEEP | Beeper | ON | ON | NO |
OFF | OFF | |||
SLAVE | S1/S2 mode selection | OFF | OFF | M mode |
S1 | S1 mode | |||
S2 | S2 mode | |||
FAN | Fan working mode | OFF | OFF | NO |
AUTO | Temperature <45°: OFF | |||
Temperature >45°: LOW FAN | ||||
Temperature >60°: HIGH FAN | ||||
SLEEP | Auto power off | OFF | OFF | NO |
1HR | Auto power off without any operation | |||
2HR | ||||
3HR | ||||
LIGHT | Backlighting time | 12sec | Off in 12 sec. | NO |
OFF | Always off | |||
ON | Always lighting | |||
DELAY | Delay flash | OFF, 0.01~30S | Can be triggered as second curtain | M/Multi mode |
UNITS | Total number of flashes | 2~4 | Use UNITS in combination with ALT: UNITS sets the total number of flashes; ALT sets the triggering times before flash's firing | M mode |
ALT | Triggering times | M mode | ||
LCD | LCD contrast | 0~9 | 10 levels | |
RESET | Parameter resetting | NO | NO | |
YES | Reseting |
AD600BM is equipped with a 10W LED modeling lamp which has 3 steps of light adjustment and two always lighting modes.
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 (oncamera 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.
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.
Number of flashes that will activate over-temperature protection:
Power Output Level | Number of Flashes |
1/1 | 100 |
1/2(+0.3,+0.7) | 150 |
1/4(+0.3,+0.7) | 200 |
1/8(+0.3,+0.7) | 300 |
1/16(+0.3,+0.7) | 400 |
1/32(+0.3,+0.7) | 500 |
1/64(+0.3,+0.7) | 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 |
1/1 | 50 |
1/2(+0.3,+0.7) | 60 |
1/4(+0.3,+0.7) | 75 |
1/8(+0.3,+0.7) | 100 |
1/16(+0.3,+0.7) | 150 |
1/32(+0.3,+0.7) | 200 |
1/64(+0.3,+0.7) | |
1/128(+0.3,+0.7) | 300 |
1/256(+0.3,+0.7) |
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. |
Model | AD600BM |
Flash Mode | M/Multi |
Guide No. (m ISO 100) | 87 (m ISO 100, with standard reflector) |
Flash Duration | 1/220 to 1/10000 seconds (T0.1) |
POWER | 600W |
Power Output | 9 steps: 1/256~1/1 |
Stroboscopic Flash | Provided (up to 100 times, 100Hz) |
Sync mode | High-speed sync (up to 1/8000 seconds), first-curtain sync, and second-curtain sync |
Delay Flash | 0.01~30 Seconds |
Mask | √ |
Fan | √ |
Beeper | √ |
Modeling Lamp (LED) | 10W |
Optical Slave Flash | S1/S2 |
Flash Duration Indication | √ |
Display | Dot-matrix panel |
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Wireless Flash Function | Slave, Off |
Controllable Slave Groups | 5 (A, B, C, D, E) |
Transmission Range (approx.) | 80m |
Channels | 32 (1~32) |
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Power Supply | Lithium battery pack (11.1V/8700mAh) |
Full Power Flashes | 500 |
Recycle Time | Approx. 0.01-2.5s |
Battery Indicator | √ |
Power Indication | Power off automatically after approx. 60 minutes of idle operation. |
| 3.5mm sync line, wireless control port |
| 5600±200k |
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Dimension (with battery) | 220x245x125 mm (flash tube & reflector not included) |
Net Weight (with battery) | 2.69 Kg (flash tube & reflector not included) |
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.
Here you can download full pdf version of manual, it may contain additional safety instructions, warranty information, FCC rules, etc.
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