Godox AD600BM Outdoor Flash Instruction Manual
- May 15, 2024
- Godox
Table of Contents
Godox AD600BM Outdoor Flash
Foreword
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, an 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 Godoxcamera 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. TheAD600BM offers:
- Compatible wireless system : When using Godox 2.4G wireless X system, fully supports M/Multi flash system of Canon, Nikon, etc. Workable as a Slave unit in a wireless flash group.
- Dot-matrix LCD panel : with clear and convenient operation.
- Built-in 2.4G wireless transmission: with all-in-one functions and 80 meters of further transmission
- Studio quality light : up to 600Ws, GN 87 (m ISO 100, with standard reflector).
- External battery pack : professional lithium battery pack (lithium, 11.1V/8700mAh), 0.01-2.5s recycling and 500 full power flashes.
- Lightweight and portable even with power and accessories
- Wireless control: With built-in Godox 2.4G wireless X system to achieve wireless control. Godox FT-16 flash trigger can also be used to wirelessly adjust the flash power level and trigger the flash. AD600BM has 3.5mm sync cord jack and PC sync socket to achieve various sync triggering modes.
- Wide-range accessories: AD600BM adopts Bowens mount whose accessories include a softbox, beauty dish, snoots, color gels, etc
- Power adjusts from full power to 1/256 in 1/3 stop increments
- Stable color temperature at 5600÷200K over the entire power range
- 1/8000s high-speed sync flash, Focus-assist beam on/off & High-speed sync triggering
- 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.
Warning
- 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 a strong hit. Otherwise, an 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 the automobile). Otherwise, the electronic parts may be damaged.
Conventions used in this Manual
- This manual is based on the assumption that both the camera and camera flash’s power switches are powered on.
- Reference page numbers are indicated by “p.***.
- The following alert symbols are used in this manual:
- A The Caution symbol indicates a warning to prevent shooting problems.
- To The Note, the symbol gives supplemental information.
Name of Parts
Body:
LCD Panel:
(1) M Manual Flash
(2) Multi Flash
(3) Radio Transmission Shooting
(4) Slave Unit
Included Accessories
- Flash tube
- Lithium battery pack.
- Battery charger
- Power cord
- Lamp cover
- Instruction manual
Separately Sold Accessories
AD600BM can be used in combination with the following accessories sold separately, so as to achieve the best photography effects: X1 Wireless Flash Trigger, FT-16 Remote Control, Softbox, Beauty Dish, Fold Up Umbrella, and Snoots. Liaht Stand. etc.
Installing Reflector (Other Accessories)
- Press down the Accessory Locking Ring.
- Insert the reflector into the Accessory Mount and clockwise to lock it up.
Attaching Flash Tube
- Remove the reflector or other accessories from the flash head.
- Match the flash tube in the Tube Socket. Push the flash tube in until it is securely seated into the socket.
Adjusting Handle
- When the Direction Adjusting Handle is not pulled out, screw clockwise while unscrewing anti-clockwise.
- The Direction Adjusting Handle’s rotation angle should be restrained from 0 to 180 degrees below the flash body. Please pull out the Direction Adjusting Handle, adjust the appropriate angle, and manipulate the step 1 before colliding with the flash body.
Battery
Features
- This flash unit uses a Li-ion polymer battery which has a long runtime. The available charge-and-discharge times are 500.
- It is reliably safe. The inner circuit is against overcharge, over-discharge, overcurrent, and short circuit.
- Take only 4 hours to fully charge the battery by using the standard battery charger.
Cautions
- Do not short circuit.
- Do not expose to rain or immerse into water. This battery is not waterproof.
- 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 of according to local regulations.
- If the battery had ceased use for over 3 months, please make a full recharge.
Loading and Unloading the Battery Pack
Loading:
- Match the battery’s groove with the main battery compartment’s ridge.
- Push down the battery pack until it is locked.
Unloading:
- Push the Battery Locking Ring to the right.
- Push the battery pack upward to unload it.
Battery Level Indication
Attach the battery pack to the flash correctly. Be aware of the battery level by checking the battery level indication on the LCD panel when using.
Note : The two indications are almost the same except of the grid shift.
Power Management
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).
C.Fn Disabling Auto Power Off function is recommended when the flash is used off camera.
Wireless Flash Mode
AD600BM can only be set as a slave unit (receiver end). Press the Wireless Selection Button to set the radio transmission. When using radio transmission, AD600BM will automatically switch between Canon (C) and Nikon (N) systems according to X1 series transmitter.
Flash Mode — High-Speed Sync
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.
- Press the High-Speed Sync Button so that < > is displayed.
- Please use X1 series transmitter.
- If you set a shutter speed that is the same as or slower than the camera’s maximum flash sync speed, < > will not be displayed in the viewfinder.
- With high-speed sync, the faster the shutter speed, the shorter the effective flash range.
- To return to normal flash, press < > button again. Then < > will disappear.
- The multi-flash mode cannot be set in high-speed sync mode.
- Over-temperature protection may be activated after 50 consecutive high-speed sync flashes.
Flash Mode — M: Manual Flash
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.
- Press the < MODE > button so that < M > is displayed.
- Turn the Select Dial to choose a desired flash output amount.
- Press the < SET > button again to confirm the setting.
Flash Output Range
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 flach nut nut to mara than 112 11240 2 112407 and 111 will ho dienlavod
Optical S1 Secondary Unit Setting
In M manual flash mode, press
- S1 and S2 optical triggering is only available in M manual flash mode.
Display Flash Duration
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.
Flash Mode — Multi: Stroboscopic Flash
- Press
Button to select the flash times. Turn the Select Dial to set the number. - Press
Button to select the flash frequency. Turn the Select Dial to set the number. - After you finish the setting, press the ‹SET> button and all the settings will be displayed.
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.
Calculating the Shutter Speed
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 to flash.
- Stroboscopic flash is most effective with a highly reflective subject against a dark background.
- Using a tripod and a remote control is recommended.
- A flash output of 1/1 and 1/2 cannot be set for stroboscopic flash.
- Stroboscopic flash can be used with”buLb”.
- If the number of flashes is displayed as “-“, the firing will continue until the shutter closes or the battery is exhausted. The number of flashes will be limited as shown by the following table.
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Wireless Flash Shooting: Radio (2.4G) Transmission
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 it 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: AD3601I-C, AD360II-N, TT685C, TT685N, X1T-C, X1T-N, T1600, etc.
Wireless Settings
Press <. > Wireless Setting Button again until < > is displayed on the panel.
Setting the Communication Channel
If there are other wireless flash systems nearby, you can change the channel IDs to prevent signal interference. The channel IDs of the master unit and the slave units) must be set to the same.
- Long press the < GR/CH> Button for 2 seconds so that channel ID is displayed on the LCD panel.
- 2 Tum the Select Dial to choose a channel ID from 1 to 32.
- Press the
button to confirm.
Setting the Communication Group
Short press the < GR/CH > Button to choose group ID from A to E.
Wireless Flash Shooting
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Positioning and Operation Range (Example of wireless flash shooting)
- Autoflash Shooting with One Slave Unit
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Use the supplied mini stand to position the slave unit.
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Before shooting, perform a test flash and test shooting.
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The transmission distance might be shorter depending on the conditions such as the positioning of slave units, the surrounding environment, and whether conditions.
Wireless Multiple Flash Shooting
- You can set and shoot with a different flash mode for each firing group.
- Auto Shooting with Two Slave Groups
- Auto Shooting with Three Slave Groups
C.n: Setting Custom Functions
- Press < MENU > Button to enter C.Fn menu. The “Ver x.x” in the top-right corner refers to the software version.
- Select the Custom Function Signs.
- Turn the Select Dial to select the Custom Function Signs.
- Change the Setting.
- Press
button and the Setting Signs are highlighted. - Turn the Select Dial to set the desired number. Press
button will confirm the settings.
- Press
- Exit C.Fn Menu.
- Press the
Modeling Lamp
AD600BM is equipped with a 10W LED modeling lamp which has 3 steps of light adjustment and two always lighting modes.
Short press the Modeling Lamp Button to set the steps:
- One step : 30% of power output; off in 30 minutes (prevent overheating)
- Two-step : 60% of power output; off in 20 minutes (prevent overheating)
- Three steps : 100% of power output; off in 10 minutes (prevent overheating)
Long press the modeling lamp for 2 seconds to set modeling modes:
- Always lighting
- The modeling lamp auto-off when firing.
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 an 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. 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.
For full instructions on the use of FT series remote control, see its user manual.
Sync Triggering
The Sync Cord Jack is a $3.5mm plug. Insert a trigger plug here and the flash will be fired synchronously with the camera shutter.
Protection Function
Over-Temperature Protection
- To avoid overheating and deteriorating the flash head, do not fire more than 100 continuous flashes in fast succession at 1/1 full power. After 100 continuous flashes, allow a rest time of at least 10 minutes.
- If you fire more than 100 continuous flashes and then fire more flashes in short intervals, the inner over- temperature protection function may be activated and make the recycling time over 10 seconds. If this occurs, allow a rest time of about 10 minutes, and the flash unit will then return to normal.
- When the over-temperature protection is started, is shown on the LCD display.
Number of flashes that will activate over-temperature protection:
Number of flashes that will activate over-temperature protection in high-
speed sync triggering mode: 
Other Protections
- The system provides real-time protection to secure the device and your safety.
The following list prompts for your reference:
Technical Data
Maintenance
- Shut down the device immediately should abnormal operation be detected.
- Avoid sudden impacts and the product should be deducted 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.
- This product, except for consumables e.g. flash tubes, is supported with a one-year warranty.
- Unauthorized service will void the warranty.
- If the product has failures or was wetted, do not use it until it is repaired by professionals.
- Changes made to the specifications or designs may not be reflected in this manual.
Warning
Operating frequency: 2412.99MHz-2464.49MHz(only receive)|
Declaration of Conformity
GODOX Photo Equipment Co.,Ltd. hereby declares that this equipment are in compliance with the essential requirements and other relevant provisions of Directive 2014/53/EU. In accordance with Article 10(2) and Article 10(10), this product is allowed to be used in all EU member states.For more information of DoC, Please click this web link: https://www.godox.com/DOC/Godox_AD600_Series_DOC.pdf
The device complies with RF specifications when the device used at 0mm from your body.
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