NEEWER Basics 5600K Mini Camera Flash Speedlite GN12, 2000mAh/500 Flashes/0.1-1.8s Recycle, Light Compatible with Canon Fujifilm Sony Nikon Digital Standard Hot Shoe Camera for Studio Photos, Z120 SE

I only write reviews on products that I'm especially impressed with. I won't go into too much technical detail because that has been covered in other reviews. I'm aiming my review at beginner flash users who might be wondering whether to "settle" for this much less expensive flash or whether to hold out for the name brand. Maybe you don't know whether you even need a flash at all and want to give one a try without making a big investment - if that's you, go no further! I actually bought this flash because a first time flash user I know used it (for one day before sending it back) and didn't like it. I was puzzled by that because the reviews had been so good by people who were obviously knowledgeable, so I bought the flash out of pure curiosity since the price is SO GOOD. I used it a bunch last night and today and actually REALLY liked it, and realized that the only reason my friend didn't like it is that she doesn't know how to use an external flash without getting that harsh, blown out, "flashed", look and she wouldn't have been happy with any flash. I own the Nikon sb-600 and the sb-800 and I like this flash every bit as well, if not better. Here are the reasons why: 1. It is simple and straightforward. You don't have to be knowledgeable to immediately, intuitively, know how to use it. Just turn it on, hit + or - to adjust the power and there you go. Yes, there's no TTL, but I only use my flashes on manual anyway, so I won't miss it. The only problem for beginner users is that you need to make sure to set your shutter not to go faster than 1/200 or 1/250, or you will get shutter banding on the top and bottom of your images. TTL flashes automatically control this for you, but for me this is no big deal. I just set it on 1/250 and adjust aperture, ISO, and flash power to compensate. 2. It has a rotating head (the most important feature in a flash for me because I ALWAYS bounce it off the wall, ceiling, or card) and you don't have to push in a button in order for the head to rotate, which can sometimes be a pain and slow me down with my name brand flashes. It feels very sturdy and solid; the head will certainly stay in place in whatever position you put it in. It also has the same pull out diffuser and bounce card that my more expensive flashes do, which is a huge plus for me as well. 3. It has plenty of power and the recovery time (with high quality rechargeable batteries, as mentioned before) is at least as good as my Nikon flashes. It will fire continuously on the lower settings with no lag. I didn't work it too hard, but I fired it more rapidly than I normally would and it just kept poppin'. (At the higher settings there was some recharge lag, but no more than on my Nikon flashes.) 4. I know this won't apply to most users, but I like the fact that it will go from Canon to Nikon because I actually own both. I've tried it on my Nikons (D600 and D700) and my Canon 6d and it worked the same either way. I've only owned the Canon for a short time and hadn't bought a name brand flash for it yet, and don't plan to now that I've got this one. Overall, I think this is the best deal in camera equipment I've found. I'm a big believer in full frame cameras and high quality glass, but the quality of light coming out of a flash is the same across the board - as long as the flash is sturdy and dependable (as this one seems to be) and has a few of the bells and whistles (like rotating head and diffuser and bouncer) that I require, I'm happy. And it works as a slave too? Ridiculously good deal. I'm tempted to sell my other 2 flashes and get another one of these.

For the price, this flash has been awesome. It’s easy to mount and use, recycle time is decent, and the light output is strong enough for indoor portraits and events. It’s fully manual, so there’s a bit of a learning curve, but once you get the hang of it, it does the job really well.

***NOTE*** THIS IS A MANUAL FLASH...YOU CANNOT USE YOUR CANON CAMERA FLASH MENU TO CONTROL THE FLASH. I must say, I didn't have high expectations for this flash. I checked some of the reviews and they were mixed, but reviews are a small part of the reason I make a purchase. The flash is pretty well built for the price range, and seems like it will last for a long time. The optical slave NEVER misses, and it's extremely sensitive even when it's turned in the opposite direction of the master flash. Even though I'm a professional Photographer...to me...Light is light no matter where it comes from. If your flash cost you $500...can I use this flash an create the same image?...You bet I can...How you use your equipment is more important than what equipment you have. Don't get me wrong though...more expensive pieces of equipment usually have more options and allow you certain freedoms, but ehhh...learn with the cheap stuff, and once you see your limits with this equipment...move on from there. ****************************************** Update!!!!: 9/11/2013 First of all (today is 9/11) my condolences to those who have lost loved ones as I did in the attacks) It has been ALMOST 2 years since I've purchased 3 of these flashes, and they are still working PERFECTLY!!! I'm not a fan of spending money on things that will breakdown in the future, and these flashes have been banged around and thrown all over the place yet they still continue to produce excellent light for my photography needs. I usually use them for background, hair lights, and sometimes as a filler when it's needed and they have been great. The construction is solid, ease of use is key, optical slave is super sensitive and reliable. When you have good batteries in them...the recycle time is quick. I recommend VERY good rechargeable batteries (eneloop and powerex have never failed me). ****************************************** Update: 12/9/2013 I ordered another one today to use as another slave...the other 3 that I have are still working perfectly fine and I have never had a problem with them at all. for such a cheap product...it's pretty shocking that they last this long and contunue to fire on command in slave mode without a miss!!!! I might be getting 2 more of these for a total of 6...some of my light setups are very elaborate, and I've learned the distance to power ratio in my studio of these flashes and never need to meter tham...they add light just where I need it when I have a snoot on each one. PERFECT!!!

El producto llegó un día antes y durante todo el proceso Amazon me informó con emails, incluso cuando estaba en el punto de recogida. En cuanto al Kit ha superado mis expectativas, los hay más potentes obvio pero por este precio dudo de que haya algo mejor. Buena construcción, 8 pasos para afinar la potencia, el mando va bien aunque con la lógica limitación de ser casi imposible usarlo de dia por ser infrarrojo. El Softbox es tan compacto que pensaba que se les había olvidado pero no, montarlo es muy fácil y no pesa nada y queda bien fijo en el Flash. El único "pero" es el peso del Flash, algo más de medio kilo, junto con la cámara se nota, compensado todo ello por lo ligero que es el Softbox. En CONCLUSIÓN, kit ¡100% RECOMENDADO!

Muy buen producto para quienes no desan desembolsar el precio de flashes de marca de renombre. El flash funciona muy bien, calidad de construcción buena y manual de usuario fácil de entender. Viene en una bolsa de terciopelo para su guardado, y además incluye el pie para sostenerlo fuera de camara cuando se dispara en este modo. Lo recomiendo ampliamente. La idea de pagar las cuotas de aduana o importación al recibir el paquete no me hace muy feliz, personalmente siento que pago 2 veces por un producto. Además que es una incógnita el precio final de la compra ya en mis manos, compre el mismo modelo de Flash en amazon Estados Unidos y desde el inició sabia claramente el costo final de mi compra. El precio fue muy similar y quede más satisfecho con esto. Muy recomendable, este es mi 4o. Flash, y por una fracción de uno solo de marca . Y si no le molesta el pagar en dos momentos el precio y la importación, muy buena opción. Ojala les sea útil.

A flashy 5 star for it

The Neewer TT560 is an excellent little workhorse of a light source for straightforward manual-only applications. I measured its light output with a meter and found that at full power it is only about two thirds of a stop less bright than my very powerful full-featured (and expensive!) Pentax AF540FGZ flashes. Advantages of the TT560 include: super simple to setup and operate; solid feel and construction; comes with a self-standing foot and soft draw-string bag. Because it has no LCD display and therefore no complex modes, you can configure it easily when installed inside a softbox, pretty-much by feel alone. Disadvantages: has no zoom; flash sync no faster than 125th second; you cannot disable its sleep mode. No zoom is not an issue used inside softboxes and umbrellas. Sleep mode is set quite long so I haven't been bothered by that. Flash sync is a minor issue since I usually work at 1/160th second, but 1/125th of a second is fine for most studio work. I have been using the two TT560's I bought for rim-lighting and fill in portraits and model shots, and I have found they are reliable and pretty consistent. I have used them both with radio triggers and as simple slaves, triggered off the main light. But I have also used them singly or as a pair for complete lighting setups on their own, inside Westcott Apollo softboxes and umbrella octa softboxes. I'd recommend these flashes to anyone needing a few inexpensive manual flashes for off-camera work, especially to supplement your main light(s).

This flash seriously good very appropriate and size lighting is adequate and price is very much affordable and it is not too big like many other regular flashlights because when you use the others they are not just big but heavy also and increase the overall camera weight. But this one is good quality gets good flash charged very well though I charge it on the fast charging plug but it still took around a couple of hours to charge fully. I the battery life will only be known once I use it continuously during the delight, but I do feel that this is good. Money well spent.