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Flash comparison

{{Update|part=List of current models|reason=Newer models need to be added to the table|date=September 2023}}

{{Use dmy dates|date=June 2022}}

A list of flash guns, for easy comparison of strobes, from different manufactures. The list is intended to supplement the list of photographic equipment makers.

List of current models

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Name

! Guide numberAt ISO 100 and Maximum zoom at F = 1.0. Manufactures value unless otherwise noted.

! Sync connection

! Angle of coverage

! Variable power (manual)

! TTL

! Bounce

! Swivel

! IntervalNormally given as the time it takes from full power to full power shot, with fresh alkaline batteries

! Optical slave

! Other notes

! HSS

Cactus RF60{{cite web|url=http://cactus-image.com/rf60.html|title=Cactus Wireless Flash RF60 {{pipe}} CACTUS|author=Cactus image, Harvest-one Limited|publisher=cactus-image.com|accessdate=2016-07-26}}

| 56m at 105mm

| Yes, 3.5mm

| 24-105mm

| 1/1-1/128 (1/3 steps)

| no

| yes

| yes

| 5s (3s with NiMH)

| yes

| Built-in radio receiver

| yes HSS Sympathy mode provides HSS support when working with TTL flashes

Canon Speedlite 270EX II[http://www.usa.canon.com/cusa/consumer/products/cameras/speedlite_flash_lineup/speedlite_270ex_ii#Specifications Specifications]Canon {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20111118033142/http://usa.canon.com/cusa/consumer/products/cameras/speedlite_flash_lineup/speedlite_270ex_ii#Specifications |date=18 November 2011 }}

| 27m

| No

| 28/50mm

| ?{{citation needed|date=November 2011}}

| E-TTL II

| yes (0/60/75/90)

| no

| 3.9 sec

| Yes (only when using Canon master)

|

| Yes

Canon Speedlite 320EX[http://www.usa.canon.com/cusa/consumer/products/cameras/speedlite_flash_lineup/speedlite_320ex#Specifications Specifications]Canon {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110624232833/http://usa.canon.com/cusa/consumer/products/cameras/speedlite_flash_lineup/speedlite_320ex#Specifications |date=24 June 2011 }}

| 32m

| No

| 24/50mm

| ?{{citation needed|date=November 2011}}

| E-TTL II

| yes (0/60/75/90)

| yes (+90, -180)

| 2.3 sec

| Yes (only when using Canon master)

|

| Yes

Canon Speedlite 430EX II[http://www.usa.canon.com/cusa/consumer/products/cameras/speedlite_flash_lineup/speedlite_430ex_ii#Specifications Specifications]Canon {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20111026064426/http://usa.canon.com/cusa/consumer/products/cameras/speedlite_flash_lineup/speedlite_430ex_ii#Specifications |date=26 October 2011 }}

| 43m/141 ft at 105mm zoom-head position

| No

| 24/28/35/50/70/80/105mm (plus 14mm diffusor)

| 1/1-1/64 (1/3 steps) [1/1-1/128 when used as slave]

| E-TTL II

| yes

| yes (+90, -180)

| 3.7 sec (AA-Alkaline), 2 sec (AA-NiMH)

| Yes (only when using Canon master)

|

| Yes

Canon Speedlite 580EX II{{cite web | url=http://www.usa.canon.com/cusa/consumer/products/cameras/speedlite_flash_lineup/speedlite_580ex_ii#Specifications | title=Shop Canon Cameras, Speedlite Flashes | Canon U.S.A, Inc | publisher=Canon | access-date=3 November 2011 | archive-date=28 October 2011 | archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20111028013640/http://www.usa.canon.com/cusa/consumer/products/cameras/speedlite_flash_lineup/speedlite_580ex_ii#Specifications | url-status=dead }}

| 58m/190 ft at 105mm zoom-head position

| Yes

| 24-105mm (14mm diffusor)

| 1/1-1/128 (1/3 steps)

| E-TTL II

| yes

| yes (360)

| 3.5 sec

| Yes (only when using Canon master)

| Can be used as wireless (optical) controller for other Canon flashes

| Yes

Canon Speedlite 600EX-RT[http://www.usa.canon.com/cusa/professional/products/professional_cameras/speedlite_flash_lineup/speedlite_600ex_rt Professional cameras]Canon {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130516035757/http://www.usa.canon.com/cusa/professional/products/professional_cameras/speedlite_flash_lineup/speedlite_600ex_rt |date=16 May 2013 }}

| 60m/ 196.9 ft at 200mm zoom-head position

| Yes

| 20-200mm (14mm diffusor)

| 1/1-1/128 (1/3 steps)

| E-TTL II

| yes

| yes (360)

| 3.3 sec

| Yes (only when using Canon master)

| Can be used as wireless (optical) controller for other Canon flashes

| Yes

Lumopro LP160{{cite web |url=http://www.mpex.com/browse.cfm/4,14648.html |title=LumoPro LP160 Manual Flash |website=www.mpex.com |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20100604053443/http://www.mpex.com/browse.cfm/4,14648.html |archive-date=2010-06-04}}

| 42m/140 ft

| Miniphone+PC

| 24, 28, 35, 50, 70, 85, 105mm

| 1/1, 1/2, 1/4, 1/8, 1/16, 1/32, 1/64

| no

| yes

| yes

| 4 sec (AA-NiMH)

| Yes

|

Metz mecablitz 36 AF-4 digital{{cite web|url=http://www.metz.de/en/photo-electronics/mecablitz-models/system-flash-units/mecablitz-36-af-4-digital/product-information.html|title=Product information|publisher=metz.de|accessdate=2016-07-26|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110817132945/http://www.metz.de/en/photo-electronics/mecablitz-models/system-flash-units/mecablitz-36-af-4-digital/product-information.html|archive-date=2011-08-17|url-status=dead}}

| 36m/118 ft

| no

| 28-85mm (manual)

|

| TTLAvailable in Canon, Nikon, Olympus/Panasonic, Pentax/Samsung, Sony models

| yes

| yes

| 5

| Yes

| Metz service Firmware update

Metz mecablitz 48 AF-1 digital{{cite web|url=http://www.metz.de/en/photo-electronics/mecablitz-models/system-flash-units/mecablitz-48-af-1-digital/product-information.html|title=Product information|publisher=metz.de|accessdate=2016-07-26|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110828002204/http://www.metz.de/en/photo-electronics/mecablitz-models/system-flash-units/mecablitz-48-af-1-digital/product-information.html|archive-date=2011-08-28|url-status=dead}}

| 48m/158 ft

| no

| 24-105mm (18mm diffuser)

| 25 levels

| E-TTL IIAvailable in Canon, Nikon/Fujifilm, 4/3, Pentax/Samsung, Sony models

| yes

| yes

| 3.5

| Yes (only E-TTL/i-TTL slave)

| Can update firmware over USB,

High Speed Sync

| Yes

Metz mecablitz 58 AF-1 digital{{cite web|url=http://www.metz.de/en/photo-electronics/mecablitz-models/system-flash-units/mecablitz-58-af-1-digital/product-information.html|title=Product information|publisher=metz.de|accessdate=2016-07-26|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20100727162626/http://www.metz.de/en/photo-electronics/mecablitz-models/system-flash-units/mecablitz-58-af-1-digital/product-information.html|archive-date=2010-07-27|url-status=dead}}

| 58m/190 ft

| no

| 24-105mm (18mm diffuser)

| 25 levels

| TTL

| yes

| yes

| 3.5

| Yes (only E-TTL/i-TTL slave)

| Can operate as E-TTL/i-TTL master

Can update firmware over USB

Has secondary reflector

High Speed Sync

| Yes

Nikon SB-600 AF Speedlight{{Cite web |url=http://www.nikonusa.com/Find-Your-Nikon/Product/Flashes/4802/SB-600-AF-Speedlight-Unit.html |title=SB-600 AF Speedlight Unit from Nikon |access-date=2008-12-03 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20081202111951/http://www.nikonusa.com/Find-Your-Nikon/Product/Flashes/4802/SB-600-AF-Speedlight-Unit.html |archive-date=2008-12-02 |url-status=dead }}

| 30m/98 ft35mm zoom-head position, 20 C/68 F

| No

| 24-85mm, 18mm with flip down diffuser

| 1/1-1/64

| i-TTL/CLS

| yes

| yes

| 3.5 sec

| Yes (only when using Nikon master)

|

| Yes

Nikon SB-900 AF Speedlight{{cite web|url=http://imaging.nikon.com/products/imaging/lineup/speedlights/sb-900/index.htm|title=Nikon {{pipe}} Imaging Products {{pipe}} SB-900|publisher=imaging.nikon.com|accessdate=2016-07-26}}

| 34m/111.5 ft

| Screwlock PC

| 14-200mm

| 1/1-1/128

| TTL/i-TTL/CLS

| yes

| yes

| 4sec{{Cite web |url=http://www.nikonusa.com/Find-Your-Nikon/Product/Flashes/4807/SB-900-AF-Speedlight.html#Tech%20Specs |title=SB-900 AF Speedlight from Nikon |access-date=2010-06-17 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20100209232354/http://www.nikonusa.com/Find-Your-Nikon/Product/Flashes/4807/SB-900-AF-Speedlight.html#Tech%20Specs |archive-date=2010-02-09 |url-status=dead }}

| yes

|

| Yes

Nissin Di622{{cite web|url=http://www.nissindigital.com/en/Di622.html|title=Nissin Digital Flash: Di622 Introduction|work=Nissin Digital Flash |publisher=nissindigital.com|accessdate=2016-07-26}}

| 44m/145 ft @105mm

| PC

| 24–105 mm

| 1/2, 1/4, 1/8, 1/16, 1/32

| i-TTL (Nikon)

E-TTL/E-TTL II (Canon)

| yes

| yes

| 5sec

| yes, both i-TTL and basic slave

| Nikon and Canon versions

Can update firmware over USB

Nissin Di622 MARK II {{cite web|url=http://www.nissindigital.com/en/di622mii.html|title=Nissin Digital Flash: Di622 Mark II Introduction|work=Nissin Digital Flash |publisher=nissindigital.com|accessdate=2016-07-26}}

| 44m/145 ft @105mm

| PC

| 24–105 mm

| 1/2, 1/4, 1/8, 1/16, 1/32

| i-TTL (Nikon)

E-TTL/E-TTL II (Canon)

| yes

| yes

| 5sec

| yes, both i-TTL and basic slave

| Nikon and Canon and Sony versions

Can update firmware over USB

Nissin Di866{{cite web|url=http://www.nissindigital.com/en/Di866-1.html|title=Nissin Digital Flash: Di866 INTRODUCTION|publisher=nissindigital.com|accessdate=2016-07-26}}

| 60m/198 ft @105mm (overrated)

| PC

| 18, 24-105mm

| 1/1-1/128, 1/3 EV

| i-TTL/CLS (Nikon)

E-TTL/E-TTL II (Canon)

| yes

| yes

| 5.5sec

| yes, both i-TTL and basic slave

| Nikon and Canon versions

Can update firmware over USB

Has sub-flash

Pentax AF-200FG[http://www.pentaximaging.com/accessories/AF200FG/ Pentax AF-200FG]pentaximaging.com {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20090107035202/http://www.pentaximaging.com/accessories/AF200FG/ |date=7 January 2009 }}

| 20m

| No

| 28mm

| 1/1, 1/2, 1/4

| TTL

| no

| no

| 4sec

| no

|

Pentax AF-360FGZ II{{cite web|url=http://www.pentaximaging.com/accessories/AF360FGZ-ii/|title=AF360FGZ II {{pipe}} Ricoh Imaging|publisher=pentaximaging.com|accessdate=2016-07-26}}

| 36m

| X-Sync

| 24-85mm

| 1/1-1/64

| PTTL

| yes

| yes

| 6sec

| yes

|

Pentax AF-540FGZ{{cite web|url=http://www.pentaximaging.com/accessories/AF540FGZ/|title=AF540FGZ II {{pipe}} Ricoh Imaging|publisher=pentaximaging.com|accessdate=2016-07-26}}

| 54m

| X-Sync

| 24-85mm

| 1/1-1/64

| PTTL

| yes

| yes

| 6sec

| yes

| Headsize: 70x45mm/2.75x1.77"

Sigma EF 500 DG ST{{Cite web |url=http://www.sigma-photo.com/flashes/flashes_flashes_details.asp?id=3256 |title=Sigma - Flashes |access-date=2008-12-03 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20081219134924/http://www.sigma-photo.com/flashes/flashes_flashes_details.asp?id=3256 |archive-date=2008-12-19 |url-status=dead }}

| 50m/165 ft

| No

| 28-105mm

| 1/1,1/16

| TTLAvailable in Sigma, Nikon, Canon, Minolta and Pentax models

| yes

| yes

| 6sec

| no

|

Sigma EF 500 DG Super{{Cite web |url=http://www.sigma-photo.com/flashes/flashes_flashes_details.asp?id=3257 |title=Sigma - Flashes |access-date=2008-12-03 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20081219134929/http://www.sigma-photo.com/flashes/flashes_flashes_details.asp?id=3257 |archive-date=2008-12-19 |url-status=dead }}

| 50m/165 ft

| No

| 28-105mm

| 8 levels

| TTL

| yes

| yes

| 6sec

| yes

|

Sigma EF 530 DG ST{{Cite web |url=http://www.sigma-photo.com/flashes/flashes_flashes_details.asp?id=3266 |title=Sigma - Flashes |access-date=2008-12-03 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20081219134939/http://www.sigma-photo.com/flashes/flashes_flashes_details.asp?id=3266 |archive-date=2008-12-19 |url-status=dead }}

| 53m/175 ft

| No

| 24-105mm

| 1/1,1/16

| TTLAvailable in Sigma, Nikon, Canon, Sony and Pentax models

| yes

| yes

| 6sec

| no

|

Sigma EF 530 DG Super{{Cite web |url=http://www.sigma-photo.com/flashes/flashes_flashes_details.asp?id=3263 |title=Sigma - Flashes |access-date=2008-12-03 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20081219140104/http://www.sigma-photo.com/flashes/flashes_flashes_details.asp?id=3263 |archive-date=2008-12-19 |url-status=dead }}

| 53m/175 ft

| No

| 24-105mm (17mm diffuser)

| 1/1-1/64 (Sigma/Canon 1/1-1/128)

| TTL

| yes

| yes

| 6sec

| yes

|

Sony HVL-F58AM

| 58 at 105 mm

| Yes (proprietary for external HVL-F56AM or HVL-F58AM only)

| 24-105mm (16mm diffuser)

| Yes (1/1-1/32)

| TTL/ADI, Wireless TTL/ADI

| Yes

| Yes

| 3-5

| Yes (Body only/Or HVL-F58AM/HVL-F20AM on Sony A900 or HVL-F58AM on Sony A700)

| HSS, Battery booster connector, Wireless Ratio Control

|Yes

Sony HVL-F42AM

| 42 at 105 mm

| no

| 24-105mm (16mm diffuser)

| Yes (1/1-1/32)

| TTL/ADI, Wireless TTL/ADI

| Yes

| Yes

| 3-4

| Yes (Body only/Or HVL-F58AM on Sony A900 or on Sony A700)

| HSS

|Yes

Vivitar 285HV{{cite web|url=http://strobist.blogspot.com/2007/02/return-of-classic.html|title=Strobist: The Return of a Classic?|publisher=strobist.blogspot.com|accessdate=2016-07-26}}

| 42m/140 ft

| Yes, proprietary jack

| 28-105mm

| 1/1, 1/2, 1/4, 1/16

| no

| yes

| no

| 10sec

| no

|

Yongnuo YN460{{cite web|url=https://www.flickr.com/groups/strobist/discuss/72157613840658452/|title=Flickr|publisher=flickr.com|accessdate=2016-07-26}}

| 25m/85 ft (50mm ISO100)

| No

| fixed

| 1/1, 1/2, 1/4, 1/16, 1/32, 1/64

| no

| yes

| yes

| 5sec

| yes

|

| no

Yongnuo YN460 II{{cite web|url=https://www.flickr.com/groups/strobist/discuss/72157623115375550/|title=Flickr|publisher=flickr.com|accessdate=2016-07-26}}

| 36m/120 ft (50mm ISO100)

| No

| fixed

| 1/1, 1/2, 1/4, 1/16, 1/32, 1/64

| no

| yes

| yes

| 5sec

| yes

|

| no

Yongnuo YN462{{cite web|url=https://www.flickr.com/groups/yongnuo/discuss/72157619125315257/|title=Flickr|publisher=flickr.com|accessdate=2016-07-26}}

| 24m/80 ft (50mm ISO100)

| No

| fixed

| 1/1 - 1/64 (analog)

| no

| yes

| yes

| 5sec

| no

| Same as YN460, but with analog power selector and no optical slave sensor

| no

Yongnuo YN465{{cite web|url=http://speedlights.net/2010/09/22/yongnuo-yn-465-flash-review/|title=Yongnuo YN-465 Flash Review (digital AF speedlite) {{pipe}} Speedlights.net|publisher=speedlights.net|accessdate=2016-07-26}}

| 24m/80 ft (50mm ISO100)

| No

| fixed

| 1/1 - 1/64 (analog)

| E-TTL II (Canon) / i-TTL (Nikon)

| yes (-10 to +90)

| yes (-180 to +90)

| 2sec (1.2 with NiMH)

| no

|

| no

Yongnuo YN468 II{{cite web|url=http://speedlights.net/2011/10/28/yongnuo-yn-468ii-e-ttl-flash/|title=Yongnuo YN-468II E-TTL Speedlite Flash "Mark 2" {{pipe}} Speedlights.net|publisher=speedlights.net|accessdate=2016-07-26}}

| 21.1m/ ft (50mm ISO100, as measured; official is 33m at 35mm)

| PC

| 24-85mm (18mm diffuser)

| 1/1 - 1/128

| E-TTL II (Canon) / i-TTL (Nikon)

| yes (-10 to +90)

| yes (-90 to +180)

| 1.8sec (1.0 with NiMH)

| yes

|

| no

Yongnuo YN560 {{cite web|url=http://speedlights.net/2010/07/14/yongnuo-yn-560-speedlite-review/|title=Yongnuo YN-560 Speedlite Review {{pipe}} Speedlights.net|publisher=speedlights.net|accessdate=2017-12-18}}

| 58m (at 105mm)

| PC

| 24-105mm (18mm diffuser)

| 1/1 - 1/128 (with 1/3 steps)

| no

| yes (-7 to +90)

| yes (0 to 270)

| 3.0sec

| Yes (S1, S2)

|

| no

Yongnuo YN560 II {{cite web|url=http://speedlights.net/2011/11/16/yongnuo-speedlite-yn560-ii-manual-flash-new/|title=Yongnuo YN-560 II Speedlite {{pipe}} Speedlights.net|publisher=speedlights.net|accessdate=2017-12-18}}

| 58m (at 105mm)

| PC

| 24-105mm (18mm diffuser)

| 1/1 - 1/128 (with 1/3 steps)

| no

| yes (-7 to +90)

| yes (0 to 270)

| 3.0sec

| Yes (S1, S2)

| = YN560 + LCD {{cite web|url=http://www.diyphotographystuff.info/3663/yn560iv-vs-yn560iii/|title=YN560IV vs YN560III - whats the diff? {{pipe}} DiyPhotographyStuff|date=4 April 2015|publisher=diyphotographystuff.info|accessdate=2017-12-18}}

| no

Yongnuo YN560 III {{cite web|url=https://yongnuousa.net/products/yn-560iii-speedlight|title=YN 560III Speedlight {{pipe}} Yongnuo USA|publisher=yongnuousa.net|accessdate=2017-12-18}}

| 58m (at 105mm)

| PC

| 24-105mm (18mm diffuser)

| 1/1 - 1/128 (with 1/3 steps)

| no

| yes (-7 to +90)

| yes (0 to 270)

| 3.0sec

| Yes (S1, S2)

| = YN560 II + RF603 built-in (2.4G radio receiver)

| no

Yongnuo YN560 IV {{cite web|url=https://yongnuousa.net/products/yn-560iv|title=Yongnuo 560iv {{pipe}} Yongnuo USA|publisher=yongnuousa.net|accessdate=2017-12-18}}

| 58m (at 105mm)

| PC

| 24-105mm (18mm diffuser)

| 1/1 - 1/128 (with 1/3 steps)

| no

| yes (-7 to +90)

| yes (0 to 270)

| 3.0sec

| Yes (S1, S2)

| = YN560 II + YN560TX built-in (2.4G radio controller)

| no

Yongnuo YN565 {{cite web|url=http://speedlights.net/2011/08/28/yongnuo-yn-565-ex-flash-review/|title=Yongnuo YN-565 EX Flash Review {{pipe}} Speedlights.net|publisher=speedlights.net|accessdate=2016-07-26}}

| 54m (at 105mm)

| PC

| 24-105mm

| 1/1 - 1/128 (with 1/3 steps)

| E-TTL II

| yes

| yes (360)

| 3.5sec

| Yes (only when using Canon/Nikon master)

|

| no

Yongnuo YN568{{cite web|url=http://en.yongnuo.com.cn/goods-92-YONGNUO+HIGH-SPPEED+SYNC+FLASH+SPEEDLITE+YN-568EXC.html|title=YONGNUO HIGH-SPPEED SYNC FLASH SPEEDLITE YN-568EX/C_Flash_Flash-Speedlight-LED Light-Flash Trigger-TTL Remote Cord-Wireless Shutter Release-Flash Equipment - YONGNUO photographic equipment Co., Ltd|publisher=en.yongnuo.com.cn|accessdate=2016-07-26|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160719102510/http://en.yongnuo.com.cn/goods-92-YONGNUO+HIGH-SPPEED+SYNC+FLASH+SPEEDLITE+YN-568EXC.html|archive-date=2016-07-19|url-status=dead}}

| 58m (at 105mm)

| PC

| 24-105mm

|

|

| yes

| yes (360)

| 3sec

|

|

| no

Yongnuo YN585 EX {{cite web|url=https://yongnuousa.net/products/585ex-pentax|title=585ex Pentax {{pipe}} Yongnuo USA|publisher=yongnuousa.net|accessdate=2017-12-18}}

| 58m (at 105mm)

| PC

| 20-105mm (14mm diffuser)

| 1/1 - 1/128 (with 1/3 steps)

| P-TTL (Pentax)

| yes (-7 to +90)

| yes (360)

| 3.0sec

| Yes (S1, S2, SP [Pentax])

| Rear-curtain sync, FEC, FEB, USB Port (firmware upgrade), Auto zoom, AF-assist beam

| no

List of discontinued models

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Name

! Guide number

! Sync connection

! Angle of coverage

! Variable power (manual)

! TTL

! Bounce

! Swivel

! Interval

! Optical slave

! Discontinued

! Other notes

Cactus KF36

| ACTUAL DATA 30m/100 ft at 50mm (overrated as 37m/140 ft)

| Yes, proprietary jack

| 28-105mm

| 1/1, 1/2, 1/4, 1/16

| no

| yes

| no

| 10sec

| no

|

| Vivitar 285HV clone

Canon Speedlite 580ex[http://downloads.canon.com/cpr/software/camera/580EX.pdf Canon Speedlite 580ex]Canon {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20081203022218/http://downloads.canon.com/cpr/software/camera/580EX.pdf |date=3 December 2008 }}

| 37m/140 ft (50mm ISO100)(or 58/190 ft at 105mm)

| No

| 17-105mm

| 1/1-1/128

| eTTL and Canon's infrared system

| yes

| yes

| 0.1 to 3 sec for normal flash, 0.1 to 3 sec for quick flash

| no

|

| The flash foot is easily modified to include a sync connection

Lumopro LP120{{cite web |url=http://www.mpex.com/browse.cfm/4,12311.html |title=LumoPro LP120 Manual Flash |website=www.mpex.com |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20090313102822/http://www.mpex.com//browse.cfm//4,12311.html |archive-date=2009-03-13}}

| 30m/100 ft

| Miniphone+PC

| 28mm, 50mm, 85mm (manual)

| 1/1, 1/2, 1/4, 1/8, 1/16, 1/32

| no

| yes

| yes

| 6.5 sec (AA-NiMH)

| Yes

|

Sony HVL-F56AM

| 56 at 85 mm

| yes (proprietary for external HVL-F56AM or HVL-F58AM only)

| 24-85mm (17mm diffuser)

| Yes (1/1-1/32)

| TTL/ADI, Wireless TTL/ADI

| Yes

| Yes

| 5-6

| Yes (Body only/Or HVL-F58AM on Sony A900)

|

| HSS, Battery booster connector

Sony HVL-F36AM

| 36 at 85 mm

| no

| 24-85mm (17mm diffuser)

| No

| TTL/ADI, Wireless TTL/ADI

| Yes

| No

| 5-6

| Yes (Body only/Or HVL-F58AM on Sony A900)

|

| HSS

Nikon SB-26 AF SpeedlightNikon Autofocus Speedlight SB-26 User Manual

| 18m (at 18mm) / 50m (at 85mm) at ISO100

| Screwlock PC

| 18 - 85mm

| 1/1 - 1/64

| TTL

| yes

| yes

| 3sec

| yes

|

| Built in wide flash adapter and bounce card.

Nikon SB-28 AF SpeedlightNikon Autofocus Speedlight SB-28 User Manual

| 18m (at 18mm) / 50m (at 85mm) at ISO100

| Screwlock PC

| 18 - 85mm

| 1/1 - 1/64

| TTL

| yes

| yes

| 3sec

| no

|

| Built in wide flash adapter and bounce card.

Nikon SB-80DX AF Speedlight

| 14m (at 18mm) / 50m (at 85mm) at ISO100

| Screwlock PC

| 14 - 105mm

| 1/1 - 1/128

| TTL

| yes

| yes

| 3sec

| yes

|

| Built in wide flash adapter and bounce card.

Nikon SB-800 AF Speedlight{{cite web|url=http://www.nikonusa.com/Find-Your-Nikon/ProductDetail.page?pid=4801|title=SB-800 AF Speedlight from Nikon|publisher=nikonusa.com|accessdate=2016-07-26}}

| 38 (at 35mm) / 56m (at 105mm) at ISO100

| Screwlock PC

| 24-105mm

| 1/1-1/128

| i-TTL/CLS

| yes

| yes

| 6sec

| yes{{cite web|url=http://strobist.blogspot.com/2007/08/unlock-superslave-in-your-nikon-sb-800.html|title=Strobist: Unlock The Superslave in Your Nikon SB-800|publisher=strobist.blogspot.com|accessdate=2016-07-26}}

| October 2008{{cite web|url=http://nikonrumors.com/2008/10/27/nikon-drops-sb-800-flash.aspx|title=Nikon drops SB-800 flash {{pipe}} Nikon Rumors|date=27 October 2008|publisher=nikonrumors.com|accessdate=2016-07-26}}

| Built in wide flash adapter and bounce card.

Vivitar 283

| 36m/120 ft at ISO100 (at 35mm)Vivitar 283 Electronic Flash manual, October 1977

| Vivitar Connector

| fixed (35mm)

| 1/1 1/1-1/32 with VP-1 http://www.photonomikon.com/index.php/vivitar-vp-1-varipower-adapter-review/

| no

| yes

| no

| 11sec

| no

|

| Auto Thyristor.

Vivitar 550FD

| 4.5m at ISO100{{cite web|url=http://www.tedfelix.com/Photography/Technique.html|title=Ted Felix: Photography Technique|publisher=tedfelix.com|accessdate=2016-07-26}}

24m at ISO100{{cite web|url=http://www.bhphotovideo.com/FrameWork/charts/comp_vivitar_flash_1.html|title=Vivitar Flash Comparison|publisher=bhphotovideo.com|accessdate=2016-07-26}}

| No

| fixed

| 1/1

| TTL

| yes

| no

| 7sec

| no

|

| Auto Thyristor.

See also

Notes

References

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