NEEWER Z1-S TTL Round Head - Review

NEEWER Z1-S TTL Round Head Flash Speedlite for Sony Cameras is an excellent choice for amateur as well as professional photographers. This flash from Neewer is quite versatile and offers a plethora of features that are sure to enhance your flash photography experience. In this review, we will take an in-depth look at its features and performance, and find out if it can justify its price tag.

The NEEWER Z1-S Sony flash features a circular Fresnel head, helping to produce a more even light distribution from center to edge, with softer, more natural falloff at the edges, providing you with a natural and stunning lighting effect. The color temperature remains stable at 5600K (±200K), and the flash zoom head (28–105mm) can be set automatically or manually. The 2W LED modeling lamp has 10 adjustable brightness levels from 01 to 10, which makes it easier for you to achieve the perfect lighting effect.

One of the significant features of this flash is its powerful functions. It has a high power of 76Ws and offers TTL auto flash, manual flash, stroboscopic flash, optical slave modes (S1/S2), 1/8000s high-speed sync, first curtain/second curtain sync, flash exposure compensation (FEC), flash exposure bracketing (FEB), modeling flash, and more. The flash can be adjusted from 0° to 330° horizontally and -7° to 120° vertically, giving you more flexibility when shooting.

The NEEWER Z1-S Sony flash offers a 2.4GHz Wireless Q System with 4 groups (M/A/B/C), 32 channels (1-32), and 99 ID (1-99), compatible with Q-S/QPro-S TTL transmitters (not included). The flash can also be used as a Master/Slave flash to control other flashes with a transmission range of up to 328’/100m (no obstacles), helping you get creative with your photography. Plus, it supports USB firmware update, meaning you can keep your flash updated with the latest features.

The 7.4V 2600mAh lithium battery (NB-Z1) provides 480 full power flashes, 1.5s fast recycling time, and a flash duration between 1/300s and 1/20000s, ensuring an enhanced shooting experience. This Neewer flash is compatible with AK-R1 kits, ST-101, and S2-type mount (can be converted into the Bowens mount to connect more accessories), compatible with Sony A9 II, A9, A7R V, A7R IV, A7 IV, A7R III, A7S III, A7 III, A7S II, A7R II, A7 II, A7S, A7, A7C, A1, A6600, A6500, A6400, A6100, A6000, A99, A350，and more.

With its circular Fresnel head, the NEEWER Z1-S Sony flash produces a beautiful and natural-looking lighting effect, and its powerful functions and versatile wireless system make it an excellent choice for flash photography enthusiasts. It is also quite affordable, making it a great option for those who are just starting with flash photography. At 4.6 out of 5 stars and with 25 customer reviews, this flash from Neewer is a compelling option to consider if you're looking to step up your flash photography game.

NEEWER Z1-S TTL Round Head

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