CITI300 Pro (Godox AD300 PRO) Hands-On Testing & Review with Jason Vaughan
Jason Vaughan reviews the NEW CITI300 PRO (AD300 PRO)
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The CITI300Pro On-The-Go Twin Strobe Monolight Kit (AD300Pro) with Backpack and Trigger has been created to make life easier for photographers who require a small, yet powerful battery-powered monolight strobe that is very lightweight and small enough to throw into their camera bag. The compact 300Ws battery powered flash although very small is not compromised on power and longevity and will provide you with plenty of power to keep you going through out your shoot along with two 60x60cm Square softbox with easy set up to diffuse the light, two strong and sturdy light stands providing a platform for your flashes and a ST-IV Trigger with user friendly interface that allows you to control your flashes from your camera with ease it makes it the perfect Twin Flash Kit for those photographers that travel from Wedding, Portrait, Fashion, Lifestyle, and events photographers to any on location work.
Power – at 300Ws of power controllable from 1/256th power which means you can go as low as 1.2W for many possibilities.
Flash Duration – it offers an impressive flash duration of up to 1/ 10,200s giving a sharper image, great for capturing movement or motion
Recycle Times – at just 0.01-1.5s you will not need to worry about a long wait in between shots to ensure shots are not missed
HSS – overpower the sun with HSS to make shooting outdoors not an issue, reducing ambient light and getting the shot you want.
TTL – get the correct exposure automatically to make worrying about settings not an issue, ideal for those shooting in changing conditions
Battery Capacity – the 2600mAh rechargeable battery will give approximately 320 full powered flashes, to get you through almost any shoots without having to constantly change the batteries
Multi-flash mode- CITI300PRO can be set to between 2 and 100 flashes at a frequency between 1 and 99Hz (flashes per second), which allows you to create many different effects such as stroboscopic photography.
Size – at 60cm or 25.6” it will give you a nice round catch light on the subject.
Fitting – included with smart bracket that has a Bowens S- Type fitting making it compatible with most Bowens S-Type modifiers.
Setup – the quick easy pop open mechanism means you can pop the softbox up in just seconds and disassemble it just as easy, ideal for using on location.
Max & Min Height – a minimum height of just 87cm and maximum of 220cm, this heavy-duty stand will be suitable for almost any situation.
Portable – the foldable compact design means it can be setup and put away with ease, making it an ideal portable stand
Footprint Diameter – the wide footprint diameter of 120cm will give stability when mounting your equipment.
The ST-IV wireless trigger will allow you to control both of your flashes power, groups and channels without having to go and manual change this on the flash. With a clear, large display and user-friendly control this is ideal for those that want an easy solution to configuring their setup. With added features that supports TTL, HSS (High-Speed Sync) Rear-Curtain sync, TCM and stroboscopic multi-flash modes.
PLEASE NOTE THAT THE TRIGGER IS CAMERA SPECFIC AND YOU WILL NEED TO SPECIFY WHICH CAMERA SYSTEM YOU NEED WHEN PURCHASING.
Pockets and Compartments – spacious main compartment can hold 2 Studio Flashes plus accessories. Large Front Pocket which can be used to carry a laptop as well as side pockets for Umbrellas and stands and an internal pocket to store small accessories such as memory cards or batteries.
Removable Padded Dividers – providing extra protection to your gear and are easily reconfigurable to your Requirements.
Padded shoulder Straps – providing extra comfort, along with chest and waist straps to evenly distribute the weight around your body.
The CITI300PRO On-The-Go Backpack Twin Strobe Monolight Kit has been created for those who shoot on location who would like a powerful flash and professional setup, in a compact easy to transport size. The 300Ws battery flash will keep going throughout the most challenging of shoots and can be used along with the square softboxes to diffuse and soften the light. The foldable compact and durable stands will easily support the load and can be moved around with little effort. All of this packs neatly away into the included backpack to give you the ultimate portable flash kit and is the ideal option for photographers who shoot on location such as Wedding, Portrait, Fashion, Lifestyle, Events and much more.
For more information on the products included within the CITI300PRO On-The-Go Backpack Twin Strobe Monolight Kit please see the links below;
Please Note: PiXAPRO Flash and Triggering Systems are fully compatible with Godox 2.4GHz Triggers, which will allow you to mix both Godox and PiXAPRO Equipment together without issue.
Max Power | 300Ws |
Colour Temperature | 5600 ± 200K |
Flash Duration | 1,220s - 1/10,200s |
Recycle Times | 0.01 – 1.5 Seconds |
Power Range | 1/1 - 1/256 (1/10th Stop Increments) |
Power Source | Built in (removable) 14.4v/2600mAh Lithium-ion Battery |
Number of Flashes | Approx. 320 Full Powered Flashes Per Charge |
LED Modelling Bulb Output | 12W Bi-Colour |
Modelling Lamp Colour Temperature | 3000-6000K |
Modelling Lamp Power Range | Approx. 2.5 hours to fully charge from empty. |
Flash Modes | TTL (Canon, Nikon Sony, Olympus, Panasonic, Fujifilm) / M / Multi |
High Speed Sync | Up to 1/8,000s |
Flash Exposure Bracketing / Flash Exposure Compensation | ±3 Stops (1/3 Stop Increments) |
Flash Exposure Lock | Yes |
Radio Frequency | 2.4GHz (Compatible with PIXAPRO One System) |
Work Range | 100m Transmitter in Open Area |
Channels (Radio) | 32 |
Groups | 5 (A/B/C/D/E) |
Slave Modes | Manual Slave Modes S1 & S2 |
Other Trigger Methods | PC Sync Port, 3.5mm Sync port, USB port for Pro AC Trigger Set (Manual Flash Support Only) |
Dimension | 190 x 100 x 90mm |
Net. Weight | 1.25kg |
Accessory Mount | Godox / Bowens S-Type |
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Order Date (if received before 3pm) | Cost | Latest Expected Delivery Date |
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UK Standard Delivery | £3.99 | 2-4 Days |
UK Express Delivery | £5.99 | 1-3 Days |
UK Next Working Day | £8.00 | Next Working Day |
UK Next Working Day (Guaranteed) | £15 | Next Working Day |
UK Before 2pm Next Working Day | £18.00 | Before 2pm Next Working Day |
UK Saturday Delivery | £30.00 | Saturday |
UK Sunday Delivery | £30.00 | Sunday |
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