An additional source of light can do a lot for photographers. It can help them give highlights, add more colors, or even bring out certain details otherwise unseen in the pictures. In cases such as this, you need a flash to make your images pop up. Shooting in the streets at night? A flash can make it better. Adding backlight to a couple’s portrait? Get a flash, too. Making still life stand out? Yeah, a flash will do. If you are someone who is looking to purchase new flashes for this reason, then we have a few options for you to choose from.
Flashpoint Zoom Li-on III
With a guide number of 60 meters, the Flashpoint Zoom Li-on III has an R2 radio range of 100m, a recycle time of under 1.5 seconds, and flash sync up to 1/8000. It also has a bounce function of 0 to 330° horizontally (180° in any direction) and -7° to 120° vertically. Some of its pros include a high-speed sync, multi-shot mode, built-in radio transmission, and it is a fast performer. As we said in our review, “There’s a lot this flash can do – and what you can’t do with it is almost always something that requires the power of a strobe. It’s a versatile flash that goes from basic TTL to off-camera soft portraits to slow sync and multi-flash effects.”
Godox Lux Junior
One of the retro-designed flashes, the Godox Lux Junior has a bare-bulb out, with GN14. It has a recycle time of less than 3 seconds, it has flash power of 150 flashes, and a distance of 0.5m to 4m. The performance of flash is good, and it is lightweight, making it ideal for a variety of shoots. “The folks who should buy the Godox Lux Junior are those who do street fashion portraits, street photography, candid photography, events, and anyone that likes that direct flash look that both Terry Richardson and Amy Lombard are known for,” as we stated.
Flashpoint Zoom Li-on X R2 TTL
The Zoom Li-on is one of the flashes with a guide number of 52m and R2 radio range of 100m. It has a recycle time of under 1.5 seconds, flash duration of 1/20,000 seconds, and high speed sync of 1/8000s. The lens has a great battery life, a round zoom head, consistent light output, and multi-purpose use. “It’s well built overall, delivers consistent results, and the new twist-lock hot shoe mechanism is much easier to secure than Flashpoint’s older screw-down style,” we said in our review. “The magnetic light modifier attachment system is very easy to use as well.”
Godox Thinklite TT686S TTL flash
Godox makes some great TTL flashes. The Thinklite TT685S is an example of that. It has a guide number of 60m, flash duration of 1/20,000 seconds, and flash recycle speed of 0.1 to 2.6 seconds. You can shoot 230 flashes per charge, it has an indoor range of 12 to 15m, and an outdoor range of 8 to 10m. We found the flash to be reliable, with incredible TTL output, built well, and an exceptional studio option as well.
We hope these four flashes are great and do help you in your endeavours. However, you will have to practice if you wish to get better with time.
