Godox QS300II

Godox QS300II - 300Ws studio flash

On a portrait set or a tabletop product shoot, a compact flash head can earn its place by combining useful output with a manageable footprint. The Godox QS300II is a 300Ws studio flash for shaping light in those setups and in small studio scenes. Its Bowens fitting gives you a familiar way to attach compatible light-shaping accessories, so you can adapt the flash to the look you’re after. For portraits, the output provides a dedicated studio light source; for product work, the compact body can be positioned around a tabletop scene; and for a small studio setup, the same unit can take its place as a main or supporting flash. The QS300II’s particular appeal is the combination of 300Ws output and an integrated 2.4GHz wireless X system, rather than relying solely on a sync cable to fire it. It’s a straightforward, feature-rich studio flash, with clear power settings and a separate modeling lamp for assessing the light before the exposure. Its stated output, flash duration and color temperature make the important working details easy to compare when choosing a flash for a studio kit.

Studio Flash Features

• Bowens fitting: The QS300II uses a Bowens accessory mount, giving you a direct way to attach compatible modifiers. That matters when you want to shape the flash for a portrait or product scene rather than work with the bare flash head.
• Guide number 65: Godox specifies a guide number of 65 at ISO 100. This gives you a reference point for comparing its output with other studio flashes, using the same stated ISO rating.
• 5600K colour temperature: The flash is rated at 5600K, with a tolerance of ±200K. That specification is useful when you’re considering how its light will sit alongside other light sources in a studio setup.
• 0.3–1.5 second recycling time: The QS300II’s recycle time ranges from 0.3 to 1.5 seconds. It’s a useful figure to consider for portrait sessions and product sequences where you’ll make several exposures in a row.
• Flash duration from 1/2000 to 1/800 second: Godox lists a flash duration across this range. It’s one of the key figures to check when comparing how a studio flash behaves during a shot.
• Power from 1/1 to 1/32: Output is adjustable across a 50-step range, from full power down to 1/32. That gives you a fine-grained set of output levels to work through when balancing the flash in a studio scene.
• 150W dimmable modeling lamp: The modeling lamp can be adjusted from 5% to 100%. You can use its light to preview how the setup falls across a subject before firing the flash.

Good to know

The rear panel combines an LCD screen with a user-friendly control interface for setting the flash. Those details are useful to know if you prefer making adjustments on the unit itself as well as firing it through its wireless system. The QS300II is also supplied with a sync cable, so the box includes a wired firing option alongside the built-in wireless system.

What's Included

• Godox QS300II studio flash with Bowens fitting
• Protective cap
• Sync cable

Technical Specifications

• Brand: Godox
• Model: QS300II
• Type: Studio flash
• Flash power: 300Ws
• Guide number: 65 at ISO 100
• Wireless system: Built-in 2.4GHz Godox X system
• Flash mode: Master or slave
• Colour temperature: 5600K ±200K
• Recycle time: 0.3–1.5 seconds
• Flash duration: 1/2000–1/800 second
• Power range: 1/1–1/32 in 50 steps
• Modeling lamp: 150W, dimmable from 5% to 100%
• Mount: Bowens