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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AD300PROII Single Head Kit with Stand and QR-P60T Softbox has been put together give you an all in one portable strobe system. Thanks to the small ultra-compact AD300PROII you are sure to not be without power, with many features like TTL and HSS to make working outdoors that little bit easier. The QR-P60T Softbox can attach to the flash to give you a pleasing soft round light on the subject and it can all be mounted on the heavy duty foldable stand. This compact package kit is easy to setup and put away and is easily transportable. This is the perfect kit for those photographers that shoot on location and travel from Wedding, Portrait, Fashion, Lifestyle, and events photographers
Upgraded Performance: Delivering 300Ws of power, a fast 0.01–1.5s recycle time, and up to 350 full-power flashes per charge, the AD300ProII ensures reliable, high-speed performance on location. Enjoy fewer pauses, fewer battery swaps, and more usable shots during long assignments.
Lightweight and Portable: Weighing only 1.25kg and measuring 18.7 × 10 × 9 cm, the AD300ProII is a compact, travel-ready battery flash. Its small footprint makes it ideal for photographers who need a powerful strobe that packs easily into any camera bag.
Group Indicator Lights: Now upgraded to 16 colour-coded groups, the AD300ProII makes multi-light management clearer and faster. Matching colours on both the flash and the X3 trigger (sold separately) simplify setup and streamline complex lighting workflows.
Clear, Intuitive Controls: A bright colour screen, metal control dial, and clean button layout deliver quick, intuitive operation. On-screen menus and tactile controls speed up adjustments so you can stay focused on capturing the shot.
Multiple Triggering Options: With X3 one-tap sync and built-in 2.4 GHz Wireless X, the AD300ProII connects instantly. It’s also compatible with XPro, X2T, and X1 transmitters, plus features a 3.5 mm sync port and USB-C for the optional FR433 receiver, supporting a wide range of shooting setups.
Precise Power Control: A 10-stop power range from 1/512 to 1/1 with ±0.1-stop steps gives you fine-tuned exposure control. From harsh sunlight to low-light environments, the AD300ProII delivers consistent, accurate output.
12W Bi-Colour Modelling Lamp: The built-in 12W bi-colour LED lamp offers 10–100% brightness and 2800K–6000K adjustment for accurate lighting previews. Perfect for refining your setup without firing test flashes.
Comprehensive Professional Modes: Shoot with advanced features like Colour-Stable Mode, High-Speed Sync, Stroboscopic Multi-Flash, and the new Freeze Mode, giving you maximum creative flexibility.
Wide Accessory Compatibility: Fully compatible with Godox-mount modifiers, the AD300ProII also supports Bowens S-Type via the S2 bracket. With the optional AD-AB adapter, you can use Broncolor, Profoto, and Elinchrom accessories for expanded light-shaping options.
Ultra-Compact Space-Saving Design: With the depth reduced compared to the previous generation. This makes it ideal for photographers and videographers who work in small, spaces.
Soft Uniform Lighting: Due to its parabolic design, the QR-PT Series softboxes ensure that the light is reflected into parallel beams, which in turn produces soft, homogenous lighting. Its reflective silver lining also enhances the efficiency of the light transmission.
Seamless Diffuser Attachment: Internal diffusion baffle attaches to the softbox using a hook and loop fastener strip that continually goes around the perimeter of the softbox. this enables you to attach the internal baffle with no gaps, which produces more even diffusion.
Easy To Assemble: Simply lift the rods until they click into place. For speed and efficiency, we recommend lifting ting the two opposing rods simultaneously. To break it down, slightly lift each rod with your middle and index fingers, and press then press the release button with your thumb. Gone are the days of needing to insert rods into the backing fabric.
Compact Speed Ring: Designed to be as small as possible, making storage and transportation easier, whilst taking up less space than your average softbox of this type.
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.
This kit has been put together to give those that shoot on location a simply, compact solution for their lighting needs. With features like TTL and HSS, it makes shooting in changing conditions much easier. All of this packs away easily which makes it the ideal option for those photographers shooting on location, from Wedding, Portrait, Fashion, Lifestyle, and events photographers
For more information on the products included within this 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.
Please Note: From 10th October 2024, Godox Lighting Units come with a 1 Year Warranty Period. For further information, please visit our Warranty Page: https://www.essentialphoto.co.uk/pages/warranty
| AD300PROII Flash | |
| Flash Modes | Wireless Off: M (Manual)/Multi. Wireless On: TTL/M (Manual)/Multi |
| Max Power | 300Ws |
| Flash Duration (t=0.1) | Normal Mode: 1/220s ~ 1/14,920s. Colour Mode: 1/220s ~ 1/9,090s. Freeze Mode: 1/2,310s ~ 1/24,390s. |
| Power Range | 10-Stops (1/512 ~ 1/1 in 0.1-Stop increments) |
| Sync Modes | High-Speed Sync (Up To 1/8000s), First-Curtain Sync, Second-Curtain Sync |
| Flash Tube Colour Temperature | 6000K±200K |
| Wireless Functions | Receiver, Off |
| Receiver Groups | 16 (0-9, A-F) |
| Transmission Range | ≈ 100m |
| Channels | 32: 1-32 |
| ID | 01-99/OFF |
| Lithium Battery Specifications | 14.4V/2600mAh/37.44Wh |
| Number of Full Power Flashes | Approx. 350 |
| Recycle Times | 0.01~1.5s |
| Dimensions (With Battery, Without Reflector) | ≈ 18.7cm x ≈10.0cm x ≈9.0cm |
| Net. Weight (With Battery, Without Reflector) | ≈1.2kg |
| QR-P60T Softbox | |
| Diameter | 60cm |
| Depth | 29.8cm |
| Net. Weight | 0.771kg |
| Light Stand | |
| Height Range | 87-220cm |
| Folded Length | 58cm |
| Max. Footprint Diameter | 120cm |
| Max. Load Capacity | 4kg |
| Sections | 4 |
| Pole Diameter | 19mm/22mm/26mm/29.5mm |
| Leg Dimensions | 14mm x 11mm |
| Net Weight | 1.54 kg |
| Smart Bracket | |
| Fitting | Bowens |
| Colour | Black |
| Material | Durable Plastic |
| Stand Mount | Standard 5/8inch Mount |
| Dimensions | Approx. 15.3cm × 5.5cm × 18cm |
| Mounting Ring Diameter | 15.2cm |
| Net. Weight | 410g |
Free UK Standard delivery on orders over £150.00*
| Order Date (if received before 3pm) | Cost | Latest Expected Delivery Date |
|---|---|---|
| UK Standard Delivery (Orders over £150*) | FREE | 2-4 Days |
| 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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