Godox AD800Pro 800Ws Outdoor Flash with XPro Trigger Rental
High-Power Portable Flash for Professional Outdoor & Studio Photography
The Godox AD800Pro is a professional 800Ws all-in-one battery-powered monolight engineered for photographers who need substantial flash power without being permanently tied to AC mains.
Its 800Ws output makes it particularly effective for shooting against strong daylight, creating dramatic outdoor portraits, illuminating large modifiers, and providing sufficient lighting headroom for demanding fashion and advertising productions. Godox specifies a guide number of approximately GN110 at ISO 100 with an efficient reflector.
The AD800Pro is particularly suitable for:
- Outdoor Fashion Campaigns
- Celebrity & Editorial Portraits
- Wedding Photography
- Automotive Photography
- Advertising Campaigns
- Sports Photography
- Product Photography
- E-Commerce Production
- Studio Portraits
- Large Group Photography
Its combination of battery operation, fast recycling, TTL capability, HSS, high-speed Freeze Mode, and Bowens modifier compatibility makes it useful both outdoors and inside professional studios.
800Ws – Powerful Enough for Bright Daylight
The AD800Pro provides 800Ws of flash energy, giving photographers considerably more headroom than lower-powered portable flashes.
That additional power is valuable when:
- Shooting in direct sunlight
- Using large softboxes
- Working through diffusion
- Positioning lights farther from talent
- Lighting groups
- Photographing vehicles
- Using lower ISO settings
- Shooting at smaller apertures
Godox specifically positions the AD800Pro as a location monolight capable of functioning as a main light even under bright sunlight.
Godox XPro Wireless Trigger Control
When paired with a compatible Godox XPro / XPro II transmitter, the AD800Pro can be controlled remotely through the built-in Godox 2.4GHz Wireless X System.
Depending on the selected camera-specific transmitter, the setup supports professional wireless workflows including:
- TTL Flash
- Manual Flash
- Multi / Stroboscopic Flash
- Remote Power Adjustment
- Group Control
- High-Speed Sync
- Channel Selection
- Wireless ID
The AD800Pro supports compatible TTL operation for major camera systems including Canon, Nikon, Sony, Fujifilm, OM SYSTEM, Panasonic, Leica, and Pentax. The appropriate camera-specific Godox transmitter is required.
Feature Description
1. Professional 800Ws Flash Output
The AD800Pro delivers 800Ws of flash power, making it suitable for demanding professional photography.
Perfect for:
- Outdoor Fashion
- Advertising
- Automotive
- Portraits
- Weddings
- Sports
- Large Products
- Studio Photography
Its additional power provides greater flexibility when working against bright ambient light.
2. Overpower Bright Sunlight
Outdoor photographers often need enough flash output to balance or overpower direct sunlight.
The AD800Pro is specifically designed for this type of high-output location work.
This allows photographers to create:
- Dramatic Skies
- Controlled Background Exposure
- Strong Subject Separation
- Fashion-Style Outdoor Portraits
- High-Contrast Commercial Images
3. Approx. 300 Full-Power Flashes
The removable 28.8V / 2900mAh lithium battery provides approximately 300 full-power flashes per charge under Godox’s test conditions.
This makes the system suitable for long location shoots where mains electricity may not be readily available.
4. Fast 0.01–1.5 Second Recycling
The AD800Pro offers approximately 0.01–1.5 sec recycling, depending on flash power and operating conditions.
Fast recycling is particularly useful for:
- Fashion Sequences
- Wedding Portraits
- Moving Talent
- Sports
- Editorial Photography
- Commercial Campaigns
5. Ultra-Fast Freeze Mode
For high-speed photography, the AD800Pro provides a dedicated Freeze Mode with flash duration reaching approximately 1/35,710 sec (t0.1).
Excellent for freezing:
- Water Splashes
- Flying Liquid
- Powder
- Hair Movement
- Flowing Fabric
- Sports Action
- Dancing
- Moving Products
This makes the AD800Pro particularly useful for creative advertising and product photography.
6. High-Speed Sync up to 1/8000 sec
The AD800Pro supports High-Speed Sync up to 1/8000 sec with compatible camera and trigger combinations.
HSS allows photographers to combine flash with fast shutter speeds for:
- Wide-Aperture Portraits
- Bright Outdoor Locations
- Shallow Depth of Field
- Fast-Moving Subjects
- Daylight Fashion Shoots
For example, photographers can retain a wide aperture for background separation while still using powerful flash outdoors.
7. Precise 1/512–1/1 Power Adjustment
Flash output can be adjusted across a 10-stop range from 1/512 to full 1/1 power, with fine 0.1-stop increments.
This gives photographers precise control for both subtle fill and high-power key-light applications.
8. Stable Color Temperature Mode
For color-critical commercial work, the AD800Pro includes a stable color-temperature mode designed to maintain approximately ±100K variation across its operating power range in that mode.
This is particularly useful for:
- Product Photography
- Fashion Catalogues
- E-Commerce
- Advertising
- Multi-Light Setups
- Color-Critical Campaigns
9. 40W Bi-Color LED Modeling Lamp
The AD800Pro incorporates a 40W bi-color LED modeling lamp with:
- 2800K–6000K CCT
- 10–100% brightness adjustment
- CRI approximately 97
- TLCI approximately 98
The modeling lamp helps photographers preview:
- Shadow Direction
- Light Position
- Modifier Placement
- Highlight Shape
- Overall Lighting Pattern
before firing the flash.
10. Godox 2.4GHz Wireless X System
The integrated wireless receiver provides a claimed range of approximately 100 metres under suitable conditions.
The system provides:
- 16 Groups: 0–9 & A–F
- 32 Channels
- Wireless IDs 01–99 / Off
- Remote Triggering
- Remote Power Control
This makes it suitable for complex multi-flash productions.
11. XPro Trigger for Camera-Side Control
With the compatible Godox XPro-series transmitter, photographers can control the AD800Pro without repeatedly walking to the light.
This is especially valuable when the flash is:
- Positioned High
- Mounted on a Boom
- Far from Camera
- Behind Talent
- Used Outdoors
- Part of a Multi-Light Setup
For rental, the XPro transmitter should be supplied in the correct camera-system version.
12. Multi-Light Group Control
The AD800Pro supports 16 controllable wireless groups, allowing large flash setups to be organised efficiently.
For example:
Group A: Main Key
Group B: Fill
Group C: Rim Light
Group D: Background
Group E: Product Accent
Each group can then be managed from a compatible Godox transmitter.
13. Native Bowens Mount
The AD800Pro features a native Bowens modifier mount, providing access to a large ecosystem of professional light-shaping accessories.
Compatible accessories include:
- Octaboxes
- Softboxes
- Strip Boxes
- Beauty Dishes
- Reflectors
- Grids
- Snoots
- Umbrella Softboxes
- Projection Accessories
This is a major advantage for rental and professional studio environments.
14. Optional H600P Extension Head
The optional Godox H600P Extension Head uses a 2m cable, allowing the main AD800Pro body to remain lower while a lighter flash head is positioned overhead or on a boom.
Useful for:
- Boom Lighting
- Assistant-Held Lighting
- Overhead Flash
- Difficult Locations
- Tight Sets
Godox notes that the AD800Pro requires its own compatible flash tube when used with the H600P; AD600Pro/AD600Pro II tubes are not compatible with the AD800Pro body.
15. Battery & Optional AC Operation
The AD800Pro is primarily designed for portable battery operation, but the optional Godox AC26 adapter allows direct AC operation for long studio sessions.
This provides two workflows:
Battery Mode – outdoor and location shoots.
AC Mode – studio, e-commerce, catalogue and extended productions.
Ideal Applications
The Godox AD800Pro with XPro is ideal for:
- Fashion Photography
- Outdoor Portraits
- Wedding Photography
- Pre-Wedding Shoots
- Celebrity Portraits
- Editorial Photography
- Commercial Advertising
- Automotive Photography
- Sports Photography
- Product Photography
- E-Commerce
- Jewellery Photography
- Large Group Photography
- Studio Photography
- High-Speed Splash Photography
Why Choose Godox AD800Pro with XPro?
The AD800Pro + XPro combination gives professional photographers a complete high-power wireless flash workflow.
Key advantages include:
- 800Ws Professional Flash Power
- Approx. 300 Full-Power Flashes
- 0.01–1.5 sec Recycling
- HSS up to 1/8000 sec
- Freeze Mode up to approx. 1/35,710 sec
- 1/512–1/1 Fine Power Adjustment
- TTL Support with Compatible XPro Trigger
- 40W Bi-Color Modeling Lamp
- 100m-Class Godox X Wireless System
- 16 Wireless Groups
- Native Bowens Mount
- Battery-Powered Location Operation
- Optional AC Operation
For photographers who need more power than a 400Ws or 600Ws portable strobe while retaining battery-powered portability, the AD800Pro is a strong professional choice.
What’s Included
A standard rental package may include:
- 1 × Godox AD800Pro 800Ws Flash
- 1 × Godox XPro / XPro II Wireless Trigger
- 1 × AD800Pro Lithium Battery
- 1 × Battery Charger
- 1 × Flash Tube
- 1 × Standard Reflector
- 1 × Protective Cap
- 1 × Transport / Carrying Case
Optional Accessories
Available separately depending on production requirements:
- Extra Battery
- H600P Extension Head
- AC26 AC Adapter
- Octabox
- Softbox
- Strip Box
- Beauty Dish
- Grid
- Reflector
- Umbrella
- Heavy-Duty Light Stand
- C-Stand
- Boom Stand
- Sandbags
- Photography Assistant
- Complete Strobe Lighting Package
XPro trigger version must match the selected camera system. Exact rental accessories should be confirmed at booking.
Rent Godox AD800Pro with XPro from Pinhole Media
At Pinhole Media, the Godox AD800Pro with XPro Wireless Trigger can be rented as an individual flash kit or as part of a complete professional photography package with cameras, lenses, strobes, modifiers, grip equipment, tethering laptops, and photography crew.
It is an excellent choice for fashion, wedding, portrait, advertising, automotive, product, outdoor, sports, and high-speed photography.
800Ws Power. Wireless XPro Control. Built for Professional Location Photography.
Rent the Godox AD800Pro with XPro from Pinhole Media for professional fashion, advertising, portrait, wedding, automotive, product, sports, outdoor, and studio photography.