For $28, this is one decent manual flash unit. I don't see how they could've designed it to be easier to operate. You literally can skip the manual and just start using it if you're in a hurry; it's that easy to figure out.
Set it to M for manual mode, or S1 or S2 for slave mode. In M mode, adjust the brightness by simply pressing the + or - button and the LED will show the level. S1 mode is for manual flash conditions, and will trigger the slave flash immediately. S2 mode is for TTL mode, and will ignore the initial master flash unit's flash. Set it to either S1 or S2 mode, adjust your brightness with the - and + buttons. Position it where you want using the included stand, and use your on-camera flash or other flash unit on your camera to trigger this flash. It works like a charm. If you want side or back lighting, this is the easiest way to get it. It even remembers your previous brightness setting for each mode!
The unit has a power saving mode: five minutes in M mode, and 40 minutes in S1 and S2 modes, so you've got plenty of time to get those shots before it falls asleep.
Included is a drop-down flash diffuser and bounce card. The bounce card is a nice touch; many units costing a lot more don't include that. Just keep in mind that you'll want to bump up the power a couple of notches if you use the diffuser.
Recycle time is listed at three seconds, but that's only for the highest power setting. Lower power settings will let you fire off flash after flash about once per second.
It spins around 270°, and points anywhere from straight ahead to straight up. If you want a nice soft but well-distributed light on your subject, stand with your back close to a white wall and point the flash up at about 45° and behind you, or bounce it off of the ceiling. (See image of tripod head with flash unit pointed at the ceiling.)
I've found two negatives so far:
1.) The click stops for the various positions are not super solid; there's a bit of play there, and they're not terribly snug, so it's easy to bump the unit and move it to another position.
2.) Cheap alkaline batteries aren't going to work. Make sure you use name brand batteries.
All in all, this is a heck of a deal for the price. Get two or three for the price. You'll have a spare or two, or you can use them for off camera slave flash. (See crappy image of the slave unit providing back lighting.)
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For $28, this is one decent manual flash unit. I don't see how they could've designed it to be easier to operate. You literally can skip the manual and just start using it if you're in a hurry; it's that easy to figure out.Set it to M for manual mode, or S1 or S2 for slave mode. In M mode, adjust the brightness by simply pressing the + or - button and the LED will show the level. S1 mode is for manual flash conditions, and will trigger the slave flash immediately. S2 mode is for TTL mode, and will ignore the initial master flash unit's flash. Set it to either S1 or S2 mode, adjust your brightness with the - and + buttons. Position it where you want using the included stand, and use your on-camera flash or other flash unit on your camera to trigger this flash. It works like a charm. If you want side or back lighting, this is the easiest way to get it. It even remembers your previous brightness setting for each mode!The unit has a power saving mode: five minutes in M mode, and 40 minutes in S1 and S2 modes, so you've got plenty of time to get those shots before it falls asleep.Included is a drop-down flash diffuser and bounce card. The bounce card is a nice touch; many units costing a lot more don't include that. Just keep in mind that you'll want to bump up the power a couple of notches if you use the diffuser.Recycle time is listed at three seconds, but that's only for the highest power setting. Lower power settings will let you fire off flash after flash about once per second.It spins around 270°, and points anywhere from straight ahead to straight up. If you want a nice soft but well-distributed light on your subject, stand with your back close to a white wall and point the flash up at about 45° and behind you, or bounce it off of the ceiling. (See image of tripod head with flash unit pointed at the ceiling.)I've found two negatives so far:1.) The click stops for the various positions are not super solid; there's a bit of play there, and they're not terribly snug, so it's easy to bump the unit and move it to another position.2.) Cheap alkaline batteries aren't going to work. Make sure you use name brand batteries.All in all, this is a heck of a deal for the price. Get two or three for the price. You'll have a spare or two, or you can use them for off camera slave flash. (See crappy image of the slave unit providing back lighting.)
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Reviewed in the United States on October 29, 2017
Set it to M for manual mode, or S1 or S2 for slave mode. In M mode, adjust the brightness by simply pressing the + or - button and the LED will show the level. S1 mode is for manual flash conditions, and will trigger the slave flash immediately. S2 mode is for TTL mode, and will ignore the initial master flash unit's flash. Set it to either S1 or S2 mode, adjust your brightness with the - and + buttons. Position it where you want using the included stand, and use your on-camera flash or other flash unit on your camera to trigger this flash. It works like a charm. If you want side or back lighting, this is the easiest way to get it. It even remembers your previous brightness setting for each mode!
The unit has a power saving mode: five minutes in M mode, and 40 minutes in S1 and S2 modes, so you've got plenty of time to get those shots before it falls asleep.
Included is a drop-down flash diffuser and bounce card. The bounce card is a nice touch; many units costing a lot more don't include that. Just keep in mind that you'll want to bump up the power a couple of notches if you use the diffuser.
Recycle time is listed at three seconds, but that's only for the highest power setting. Lower power settings will let you fire off flash after flash about once per second.
It spins around 270°, and points anywhere from straight ahead to straight up. If you want a nice soft but well-distributed light on your subject, stand with your back close to a white wall and point the flash up at about 45° and behind you, or bounce it off of the ceiling. (See image of tripod head with flash unit pointed at the ceiling.)
I've found two negatives so far:
1.) The click stops for the various positions are not super solid; there's a bit of play there, and they're not terribly snug, so it's easy to bump the unit and move it to another position.
2.) Cheap alkaline batteries aren't going to work. Make sure you use name brand batteries.
All in all, this is a heck of a deal for the price. Get two or three for the price. You'll have a spare or two, or you can use them for off camera slave flash. (See crappy image of the slave unit providing back lighting.)
Amazon Basics does it again! Great value!
Reviewed in the United States on October 29, 2017
For $28, this is one decent manual flash unit. I don't see how they could've designed it to be easier to operate. You literally can skip the manual and just start using it if you're in a hurry; it's that easy to figure out.Reviewed in the United States on October 29, 2017
Set it to M for manual mode, or S1 or S2 for slave mode. In M mode, adjust the brightness by simply pressing the + or - button and the LED will show the level. S1 mode is for manual flash conditions, and will trigger the slave flash immediately. S2 mode is for TTL mode, and will ignore the initial master flash unit's flash. Set it to either S1 or S2 mode, adjust your brightness with the - and + buttons. Position it where you want using the included stand, and use your on-camera flash or other flash unit on your camera to trigger this flash. It works like a charm. If you want side or back lighting, this is the easiest way to get it. It even remembers your previous brightness setting for each mode!
The unit has a power saving mode: five minutes in M mode, and 40 minutes in S1 and S2 modes, so you've got plenty of time to get those shots before it falls asleep.
Included is a drop-down flash diffuser and bounce card. The bounce card is a nice touch; many units costing a lot more don't include that. Just keep in mind that you'll want to bump up the power a couple of notches if you use the diffuser.
Recycle time is listed at three seconds, but that's only for the highest power setting. Lower power settings will let you fire off flash after flash about once per second.
It spins around 270°, and points anywhere from straight ahead to straight up. If you want a nice soft but well-distributed light on your subject, stand with your back close to a white wall and point the flash up at about 45° and behind you, or bounce it off of the ceiling. (See image of tripod head with flash unit pointed at the ceiling.)
I've found two negatives so far:
1.) The click stops for the various positions are not super solid; there's a bit of play there, and they're not terribly snug, so it's easy to bump the unit and move it to another position.
2.) Cheap alkaline batteries aren't going to work. Make sure you use name brand batteries.
All in all, this is a heck of a deal for the price. Get two or three for the price. You'll have a spare or two, or you can use them for off camera slave flash. (See crappy image of the slave unit providing back lighting.)
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sergio ramos
Simplemente el mejor flash!!!
Reviewed in Mexico on January 5, 2020
sergio ramos
Reviewed in Mexico on January 5, 2020
No cuenta con función TTL.
Es un flash básico muy completo considerando el precio, la construcción es de plástico y aunque es notorio que no es un producto premium , tampoco lo es el precio. Puesto sobre un radio disparador(el que tiene la cinta color azul en las fotos) le da a uno libertad total de colocarlo donde sea sin los inconvenientes del esclavo óptico.
Lo super recomiendo!!!! no es el primero que compro y de los 4 que poseo ninguno ha tenido problemas en 2 años de uso constante en studio, incluso 2 de ellos fueron derribados accidentalmente dentro de un octa uno y otro en un stand con paraguas.... Ambos sobrevivieron!!! . Simplemente la mejor relación calidad/precio
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Canadian American
Cheap and Cheerful, Great for In-Studio Learning
Reviewed in Canada on July 31, 2018
Alexandra
Bargain, such a bargain!
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on February 20, 2018
Alexandra
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on February 20, 2018
It only arrived this morning but I have already taken it through its paces by doing some product photography in my makeshift studio of some camera equipment.
It did not misfire once, and works perfectly fine with my Yongnuo RF603C II triggers on both Canon and Fuji camera's!
I already own a lot of Yongnuo flashes, YN560 IIIs and YN460 IIs, so this one from amazon will compliment my set up perfectly, as one can never have too many speedlights at ones disposal!
I found the slave feature to work just fine, I was indoors but by a south facing window, so lots of light already in the room but i stopped the lens down and triggered the flash with the pop up flash several times, and it worked every time, even with the small pop up flash on the Cano EOS M5!
As for build quality, well, its not as sturdy as my yongnuo speedlights, the tilting head tilts far too easily, when attached to a Bowens S mount adaptor i found the body to be very loose to the point where just the weight of the body with batteries inside was enough to let gravity win. It also does not feel all that sturdy either, it feels cheaply made, but thats the price you pay for a cheap speedlight, however i think build quality could be improved upon greatly in this respect!
The case that comes with it is very flimsy but that is nothing to worry about as all my speedlights are kept in a camera backpack, but the package itself arrived very safe and sound.
I am going to buy a few more of these because they are such good value for money, and I recommend this if you shoot manually without the need for TTL or anything fancy, this is just a no nonsense flashgun that does its job very well indeed, I am impressed!
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