CITI300 Pro (Godox AD300 PRO) Hands-On Testing & Review with Jason Vaughan
Jason Vaughan reviews the NEW CITI300 PRO (AD300 PRO)
The CITI300 PRO Kit with GIO1 Round Head Speedlite, Smart Bracket and ST-IV Trigger is a comprehensive kit that has been created with the travelling photographer in mind. This kit includes the CITI300 Pro compact and portable light that features HSS, TTL, Muilti-burst , Built-in 2.4GHz flash receiver and a self-contained rechargeable 2600mAh Lithium-ion Battery making it suitable in or outside the studio. With its 300Ws of power, the CITI300 PRO is perfect for photographers who want a small, yet powerful monolight strobe that is very lightweight and small enough to throw into their camera bag for use on location. Teamed alongside the GIO1 Speedlite with Round Flash Head, TTL compatibility, ultra-fast recycling time, HSS and lithium battery and the ST-IV Trigger with a user friendly interface that enables you to control both lights together from your camera, due to them being part of the ONE SYSTEM, we have also included a Smart Bracket which will allow you to use a range of modifiers that have a S-Type fitting making this kit versatile, adaptable and a great choice for Wedding, Portrait, Fashion, Lifestyle, Advertising and Events photographers.
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.
Power – at 76Ws of power controllable from 1/256th power which means you can go as low as 0.3W for many possibilities. This means shooting small or large subjects is easy, giving flexibility with your lighting
Flash Duration – it offers an impressive flash duration of up to 1/20000s giving a sharper image, great for capturing movement or motion. This is ideal for those shooting dancing, fitness, sports, events, water splashes and many more possibilities
Recycle Times – at less than 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 like outdoors.
Battery Capacity – the 2600mAh rechargeable battery will give approximately 480 full powered flashes, to get you through almost any shoots without having to constantly change the batteries.
Zoom – it has a zoom range of 28-120mm, this helps you to restrict acting as a spotlight or expand the focus of the beam of light for even widespread coverage, allowing you to add more creativity to your photography.
Accessory Mount – the flash has a magnetic modular mount, this means you can quickly and easily alternate between different modifiers with little to no fuss, the fastest way to modify your light.
The ONE System - you can mix and match any PIXAPRO range flash. The universal flash is compatible with popular camera brands from Canon, Nikon, Sony, Olympus, Fuji, Pentax with full control and even high-end cameras from Hasselblad, Leica and PhaseOne with basic control.
enables you to use small flashes such as Speedlites and Bare-Bulb Flashes in conjunction with your S-Type fitting modifiers such as Softboxes, Beauty Dishes, and Snoots, etc. The SMART Bracket also enables you to easily mount your Speedlite to a standard light stand. It also features a new and improved stepless tilting mechanism, which allows you to smoothly and precisely tilt the bracket to the angle you require and an umbrella slot enabling you to use an umbrella in conjunction with your flash.
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.
The CITI300 PRO Kit with GIO1 Round Head Speedlite, Smart Bracket and ST-IV Trigger is a comprehensive kit that has been created with the travelling photographer in mind. With both the CITI300 PRO and GIO1 Speedlite featuring TTL,HSS, Mulit-burst and Lithium-ion Batteries – they are both compact and light weight, fully controllable using the ST-IV Trigger thanks to the one system and can be used with a whole range of modifiers due to the Speedlite bracket makes this kit versatile, adaptable and a great choice for Wedding, Portrait, Fashion, Lifestyle, Advertising and Events photographers.
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Max Power | 300Ws |
Guide Number | (TBC) |
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 | Bowens S-Type, Godox & Speedlite / PIKA Fitting |
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