Can a $27.99 Amazon Basics Flash truly do the job?

[@roeydaz]

For beginner photographers I think a cheap flash is great way to go....the brand name flashes can be ridiculously priced.

[@hannibalcosta]

Sometimes they are produced in the same factory, only the quality control and material are slightly superior.

[@mroblige1018]

RIDICULOUSLY PRICED!!!

[@deidreowens9799]

Great info! As a beginner, it's often difficult to find KZbin info that addresses my needs. Your video did the trick! Thanks much!

[@UTVols4Life]

Purchased this at Walmart and love it(before watching this video sorry) I’m no pro but I love this flash and it works!!

[@matthewkeisling2776]

First, you look great in front of the camera. Second, regarding your mention that there is no flash data in you image file, that is likely because this flash has none of the fancy electronics which communicate with a camera body. The only communication is a base flash actuation. I have a few nicer aftermarket speedlights, but this price is tempting me to add to my kit.

[@BadKarma714]

I have the same flash and I like using it off camera in slave mode where my camera flash triggers the other flash that I have set up on a tripod good video.

[@dominicwroblewski5832]

I was impressed with this flash. I use it only for studio work, measuring the output with a flash meter. I will either use it remotely on S1, on camera at it's lowest setting to trigger other units or tethered to my camera with a series of Nikon SC17 flash cables.

[@kanecain1981]

Just bought the Walmart version of this flash. Very impressed. Thanks for the insight!

[@chris13435]

I saw the walmart one does it work well? is it compatible with canon eos R? thanks

[@angelisone]

@@chris13435 It will work on all cameras that have a standard (basic hotshoe with Center Contact) hotshoe. But remember all full manual flashes do not have ATG Auto2 mode and surly no TTL modes. It is very cheap & can do the works.

[@midsouthplumbing8711]

For a strobist style photographer or learning lighting techniques these are awesome. They wont last like a sunpak, nikon or canon but at this price point they are well worth it!

[@randomdoodles]

Had one for 2.5 years untill I upgraded... Never had any problems... Had 2 canon flashes break down in the same time... Canon were brilliant at getting then back up and running though

[@onyourmarkphoto]

It's nice to have TTL but I must say, a manual flash works just fine when you know what you're doing and have a flash meter to speed things up if the flash is new to you.

[@nore8141]

Great video and commentary. I need a flash soon and didn’t want to spend a fortune. I’d rather get a prime lens instead. Thank you

[@matthewkeisling2776]

Elio Marino your message is pretty recent, so you may have found that the Amazon Basics flash is not currently available. If you search Amazon, or other sellers, there are a handful of flashes in the $30 range. Some might even have more features, and an LCD screen with more controls. Give one a try!

[@MrLeadbelly1966]

I just bought one of these (although not the Amazon brand). I put it on my Sony a77 mkII & set the camera to full Auto Mode. I also used my Sony Alpha 2.8 30mm full auto lens. I started taking shots in my house with the flash in different configurations (it stayed mounted on the camera the whole time). I shot direct flash & bounce flash (white ceiling). Every single frame showed proper exposure, not one bad photo. My camera's flash pops up in full Auto Mode, which blocked the outboard flash's front sensor, but that didn't seem to matter at all. I think my a77 mkII was communicating with the new flash...

[@johnholloway6509]

I have found that Amazon Basics products are as advertised and get the job done for photographers. I have and Amazon Basics rolling camera bag that I keep most of my gear in. I also swear by their batteries: No better deal out there.

[@chaturbhujbhojwani6117]

Thank you very much for sharing wonderful tip definitely going to order one today. Please keep posting similar kind of video for camera lens also.

[@TacoTeaser]

For anyone who remembers the vivitar 283 flash unit, this is it! If you've had experience with the 283 you will love this flash.

[@dan4466]

Max Burns...yes, I had one in ‘79 with my Nikon FE. Great flash.

[@dukenukem5768]

WTF are you talking about? This is nothing like a Vivitar 283.

[@iceke18]

Thanks for the idea of a cheap flash for my christmas wishlist!

[@sjsphotog]

cool. good to know. but for a little more you can get TTL and digital display with the Godox or Yongnuo or Phottix

[@jordan116327]

I’ve been using the yongnuo 560 iii manual flashes which run around $60 and work great but I might try this cause you can’t beat the price

[@realamericannegro977]

This Yongnuo has a better battery life but I would probably get this Amazon one too. I already have the Vokking 750 and the flash gives a crisp professional look to me and Amazon basics looks comparable to that build wise

[@videoemilioisis]

Thanks I did use your link to get the flash. It just like you said wonderful!

[@DMSProduktions]

You photograph really well! The flash seems good for the $!

[@nightowl3582]

As a novice/hobbyist who hasn't used flash that much, I think I'll get one as opposed to just pulling the trigger on a SB 900

[@iwangmail]

For beginner YongnNuo is the best flash. For fun and cheap YinYan is good too

[@stephenwabaxter]

Agree that Amazon Basics products generally work well and represent great value. I have a USB Hub and some AAA low discharge cells.

[@dennisg4196]

If you check, this is an Altura flash. If you go to their website, it's the model that usable on Nikon & Canon

[@Paulnikon]

I just bought 2 of these on clearance at Walmart for $25.

[@anthonybelcher8569]

Awesome speed light

[@freddiedixon3547]

Thank you so much for this video. Too bad I already have one for these. If I purchase another though, I’ll be using your link! 😉

[@niphohousemusic7482]

Just bought TRIOP TR 950, GREAT WORK AT LOW PRICE

[@dukenukem5768]

Did I nod off, or didn't she say what the guide number is? It would have been nice to see what the underside of the hot shoe looked like too (I'm guessing just a single contact) but she just waved it around most of the time.

[@bradleyjohnson452]

Great review. Might be worth having one as a backup. I have a Canon 80d currently, what reasonably priced flash would you recommend with TTL?

[@hernanenriquez1804]

I have the Yongnuo, pretty much the sME, PAID 40 DLS FOR IT

[@doplinger1]

No HSS either. I imagine. More important to me than TTL.

[@thedangersofoxygen135]

great info. will it work with a wireless trigger? specifically the Dslrkit RF-16nerx?

[@exploreworldfacts96]

I got a Canon 60D and when I attached this flash light it said 'incompatible flashlight'

[@angelisone]

Correct, go into the camera's flash menu. Enter manual not having it in ETTL.

[@stefaniastefania1629]

This flash is OK for canon 4000d?

[@richardong7029]

Beautiful shots! Questions: how would you determine the aperture and the flash output when you use the manual mode ? Your help is appreciated! Thanks!

[@matthewkeisling2776]

Richard Ong this can be a little tricky, and some trial and error will likely be needed. The flash unit should have a Guide number, which related to its light output. With that guide number, you can calculate a flash-to-subject distance, based on the ISO and f/stop used. Look online for how to calculate this.

[@johncantrell614]

Wonder if it would work on Pentax cameras.......

[@logarajah88]

very helful video thanks 👌🏼👌🏼👌🏼📸🇨🇵

[@MegaLeonardo1963]

Doesn’t the D500 have an internal trigger?

[@therookiefisherman5234]

The D500 doesn't have a flash so how would you use it?

[@matthewkeisling2776]

Me and my Nikon D500 for camera’s without a built-in flash, you would either need two flashes, one on the hot shoe and the other off-camera, or use a PC or hot shoe sync cord from camera to flash. A bit more of an investment, but if you have a D500, you can probably swing $60 for two flashes..?

[@JoelDino]

Will it work with a PocketWizard receiver?

[@olexandrnikitin6645]

THANK YOU FOR NICE INFORMATION !!!

[@Michaelajacksonfilms]

Thank You!!!

[@dorianpope6410]

I have cannon t7i rebel how do I connected to it?

[@Strongbear2013]

Thanks for the video. I have a question about inexpensive flashes in general. If I have a more expensive primary flash with TTL and HSS (eg used for my key light) but also a cheaper flash that is missing TTL or HSS, will they still work properly together when controlled by a flash trigger (eg a Godox XPro)? If HSS allows my camera to have faster shutter speeds beyond its sync speed, is the secondary cheaper flash without HSS going to have any bearing whatsoever on my camera's sync speed since it's not operating as my main flash?

[@HonestArttsEntertainment]

can this work on Panasonic cameras like the gh4

[@matthewkeisling2776]

I don’t know specifically about Panasonic, but this should work with any camera which has a standard hot shoe. For example, Sony cameras have a proprietary hot shoe and thus require a flash dedicated just to Sony.

[@josephcollino9722]

Flash is unavailable using your link

[@frankiealex11]

Thanks for sharing!!!!!

[@hoorayforpentax3801]

Looks nice. Questions: Is it bounce only, or does it swivel too? And at 0:30 where we see those power settings, is each one a stop worth of light (e.g. full, half, quarter etc)? If only it had a thyristor, I'd get it for my film bodies. Who makes them for Amazon?

[@stonelinker2070]

Each power setting is a full stop up or down

[@Freak4444]

Can it work on Sony

[@naturallyjennrose2184]

I can’t figure out how to make it work when it’s on the camera :(

[@LeighAndRaymond]

What camera are you using and what happens when it's on the camera?

[@naturallyjennrose2184]

TheSnapChick Nikon d3000 and when I shoot in manual the flash goes off but the pictures remain black. I tried turning up the flash settings and even playing with the lighting in the house. I was planning to use it at my Niece’s graduation tomorrow but will just go with what I can get with the standard flash.

[@LeighAndRaymond]

What shutter speed are you using?

[@ladyapplevargas6973]

Hi i just wanna ask if it works for a fish eye lense for nikon d5600?

[@MrVoltog]

I know this is late but that flash looks like a neweer brand flash

[@Fifthimagez]

Great video

[@Konceitedfit]

How do you connect it to a fujifilm xt200?

[@jorgeu111]

the xt200 has a "shot shoe" on top like any other camera. This flash would slide and click just fine.

[@longlee1100]

what is the guide number?

[@dukenukem5768]

Fuck knows. It is the first thing she should have told us. As bad as most Ebay sellers of flash units who don't think it's worth mentioning, or they don't have a clue anyway.

[@Michaelajacksonfilms]

Sold!

[@cess8566]

Hi, I’m brand new to photography and looking for an inexpensive flash for my new camera. Would this one work with my GH4?

[@LeighAndRaymond]

I've only used it on Canon and Nikon DSLRs but it should work on Panasonic too.

[@cess8566]

TheSnapChick thank you.

[@ruff1draft]

I have just bought this

[@ixspiderxi]

Does it have high speed sync?

[@emilyliumay81]

ixspiderxi no

[@frankyvee1]

Not for $27 dollars.

[@tomkent4656]

As in all things, you get what you pay for.

[@nikonmark37814]

This is the same as my much cheaper Neewer TT560's which works great btw so this will do the same.

[@Anynomouslyyyher]

Can all flashes work on any type of cameras Or any camera needs its own flash🤔🤔 answer guyz!!

[@ZeldagigafanMatthew]

The "for canon/nikon" think largely refers to the mount they use.

[@angelisone]

You can use many advanced Nikon flashes that have ATG Auto2 features, which is much better than TTL and way better than shooting manual. Remember, she is talking about a $28.00 flash.

[@ssvman100]

It looks like the godox i have re-branded

[@mickeystine3100]

I have that flash. And it works great!!

[@kedaruss]

Price: $29.46 + $19.76 Shipping & Import Fees Deposit to Sweden

[@therookiefisherman5234]

Van I use this flash to trigger another flash?

[@LeighAndRaymond]

It depends on the other flash. I can optically trigger some of my Nikon flashes (when they are in SU-4 mode) with this flash (using manual output). :)

[@therookiefisherman5234]

TheSnapChick I have the Godox TT685

[@Disis_Jay]

Is this compatible for Sony cameras??

[@angelisone]

Yes, you will need an adapter from say Minolta to Regular Hotshoe Adapter or MIS to ATG or regular Adapter.

[@koalamusik]

Please look into the lens not at the monitor

[@RulovskyPharaoh]

Unavailable u.u

[@cressidaaaaa]

This would’ve been a better tutorial if she showed how she used the flash and setting to get the desire image.

[@MrJueKa]

although a pure manual speedlight is all you need for taking good looking pictures in most lighting situations, if you know what to do, I would prefer to buy a matching second-hand TTL original speedlight from my camera manufacturer instead, so you can get a much better, more versatile and reliable speedlight for this prize range or only a bit higher by the way, that`s why better DSLRs and mirrorless cameras always have a built-in pop-up flash to trigger and control external manual or/and TTL speedlights via camera menu settings, so you don`t have to buy and mount an extra speedlight on camera IMO a beginner or an experienced hobby photographer should always check the second-hand market first to get a better original gear level or to get more usefull original gear for nearly the same prize range or especially if you`re on a budget, and a beginner hasn`t vasted so much money when looking for a new hobby - as one example, you can get a superb elder semiprofessional Nikon D700 full frame camera for the prize of a new consumer APS-C camera or even cheaper

[@davidsworld5837]

it would be interesting to know how long it iten will last before it breaks. will you being using it over your current flash and vs the next priced one up the battery life, There is a fact that if you dont use a flash very often then why buy a very expensive one when this cheap one will do the job you have now done 4 product reviews wou;d it not have been better to have 1 day a week and review any photography item big or small as it has been said you are now amazonchick. and amazon in uk has over the two days for the usb battery charger block the 20 percent discount and offered in 2 different offer a 15 percent and that also meaning you dont get anything

[@LeighAndRaymond]

I have always been AmazonChick. I buy everything I can from Amazon. I've done many more than 4 product reviews.

[@zabtej1645]

only if you get it off the top of the camera.

[@angelisone]

You can do that also. Just needs to buy a Yongnuo 2.4GHz trigger set.

[@bolt339]

Holy smoke that's cheap, shame about no 'ttl', but i guess you get what you pay for, thanks for letting us know.

[@bolt339]

Thanks , it's always nice to get recomendations from people that have been using the kit.

[@ralfjansen9118]

In studio, no one needs ttl, and even outside you just do a simple calculation ;-) If you can do without ttl, you could get some very cheap, old but undestroyable SB24 or SB26.

[@robgianelli]

Am I correct in assuming that the flash will work off camera with remote triggers. I don’t see any reason it shouldn’t work, but just thought I’d ask.

[@kemy6775]

Rob Gianelli Yes. I have this flash but with the Neweer brand. I also have TTL ones from the neweer brand bought off Amazon and all work as well as the brand name flashes so far.

[@GSXone]

I got this a few months ago and I can say it works perfectly with my Yongnuo Flash triggers.

[@LeighAndRaymond]

Great info. Thanks!

[@kemy6775]

TheSnapChick I also bought a TTL strobe that was a fraction of the price and of great quality. Oh and my camera gear goes in my nifty Amazon camera bag hehehe I’m addicted to shopping on Amazon LOL

[@GSXone]

Yup, I got an Amazon Basics camera bag as well.

[@UmbertoAmante]

Review a waterproof camera and have your husband push you in the water to test it :)

[@jamesborishansen]

You describe you are amazon affiliate and provide a link, but this link is through (.com) through usa, I usually buy through uk because there are a lot of rules with VAT, between the EU versus the US, so I think about It's possible that you can also provide a link pointing to items (co.uk With amazon affiliate of course), I do not mind supporting you and others' efforts by testing and describing a product on this channel, but my price will be very right if I buy through your link when I taxed more than I would go through the EU .. As you probably can figure out, I'm living in Europe :-) James ..

[@BadKarma714]

My flash i got from walmart is like yours it has TTL

[@WhittyPics]

You wouldn't flash us would you?

[@HoLeeChit11]

Dennis W We should be so lucky. She's one gorgeous woman.

[@isaachaze1]

she is actually. think the product is discontinued though

[@DMSProduktions]

Entitled Alpha male alert!

[@edmunddworakowski7499]

CRAP !

[@spacejuggernaut]

Hi Brittney, so now you are " theamazonchick ", as for me you get what you pay for, low cost = low quality components, that may not withstand the test of time.

[@johnnyquick5189]

yeah its kinda hard to take her review srsly when shes getting a cutback

[@LeighAndRaymond]

If I didn't like it, I'd either tell you in the review that it was sh-t, or I'd have already returned it.

[@spacejuggernaut]

TheSnapChick Hi aka SnapChick I never stated it was sh-t , first it's bad idea to sell products that do not meet expectations. I stated in other words, in order to achieve this low cost, the manufacture had to find ways to cut cost by using lower grade components. ( K cars, Lada and Pony cars didn't last long for the same reason). First I've been an amateur photographer for ( say twice as old as your teeth). Back them flash were all manual, only had one power setting, you had to be creative to control the flash power, also you didn't see the results until hours later in the dark room. I still prefer manual flash. Second I'm an electronic engineer. For me these are the fantastic years in semiconductor and technology development.

[@Gold469]

Take it with a grain of salt I appreciate the lower cost equipment. Unlike the others that will scream cr*p loud and long... not everyone can afford a 5,6,$700.00 or flash. I for one cannot. Like you said, you can by three or four of these before ever coming close to one someone won't scream cr*p about. thanx again

[@stevestarr9769]

If it is a piece of crap and breaks in six months, you'd buy a new one every 180 days for about 15 years to equal one top-of-the-line Nikon flash.

[@reecelove928]

Great video