With the Jinbeistrobes in comparisonit sometimes requiresfiling down the outer diameter of the bayonet lugs, just to fit the speedring into thestrobe mount. Andonce on they still rattle around.

It is also supposed to have better colour repeatability between shots. God knows most cameras and lenses are not calibrated......... but I guess if you sort one frame you can just do the others the same. It feels incredibly solid, and the standard reflector feels like an integral part when fitted. It doubles as a tube protector when the protective cap is fitted to the reflector. I found that to be a nice touch, as I would no longer have to take a cap and a standard reflector on location. Less space and weight are always good. Talking about the bulb, with the dome in place, it does look kind of massive! But looking at it carefully, the frosting is applied to the front flat face of the dome, which definitely helps with the light dispersion from the tube coils when compared with the original. The dome seems to fill the standard reflector, and your eye is soon drawn to the rather large yellow circle behind the flash tube. A 38w LED modelling light. As modelling lights go, it's extremely bright! It's much brighter than a lot of my standard studio heads, so it has real-world application, as opposed to a number of modelling lights found on some portable battery flash heads. It can be set to a pre-set level or vary according to the power output of the head.

Cons

We have tried to cover all of the features, the specifications, the pros and the cons of every flash unit in the AD range so far, including the AD100 Pro. So, let's start with the newest of the AD series. AD100 Pro

The unmatched R2 Radio System links Canon, Nikon, Sony, Fujifilm and Olympus/Panasonic seamlessly for the ultimate to remote solutions. The sun is no match to this exceptional performer with superior HSS up to 1/8000s. The new integrated reflector makes the flash ready to serve up some dazzling imagery without add-ons, speeding the way to the finish line. And the broad spectrum of Bowens mount light modifiers available, contours every possible lighting occurrence from studio to peak. A screen grab from the XPro-P review video (coming soon) lit by the AD400 Pro modelling light inside a 4ft parabolic softbox. 1/50, f/8, ISO800.In modifiers like softboxes and beauty dishes the light output tends to be a little more than the original strobes, due to the different flash tube style and spacing. I did wonder if the HSS mode would be an issue with the colour temperature because when HSS is selected, it automatically disables the Colour Consistency mode. At full power output with the standard reflector and in HSS, we recorded 5627k, and at 1/256th output, we recorded 5696k. Personally, I found that very impressive.

It is great when you own both because it is a simple answer, if you need it then it is worth it, if you don't it won't be - for me a definite yes In addition the Godox / Flashpoint radio lighting system has become the most prominent system used worldwide by some margin. And that’s also important when you’re looking at adding compatible products, or ongoing availability of compatible batteries etc. TT685 and V860II: Full-size speedlights with TTL and HSS (on camera and off). AA batteries on the TT685, proprietary lithium-ion battery on the V860II.

Thoughts…

Offering 100Ws of power in a compact body (sizing in at just 120x76x76 mm, of the size of a can for scale!), as well as 390 full-power flashes from a single charge of its rechargeable battery! This makes the AD100 Pro perfect for traveling photographers, event photographers, as well as any on-location shoots, due to its wireless, portable and lightweight nature. Defects that occur during the warranty period will be repaired free of charge, as soon as possible, which should not exceed 14 days from the date of accepting the equipment for repair. The deadline may be extended if the repair requires the import of spare parts and other random situations beyond the control of Godox.