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Amazon Basics Electronic Flash for DSLR Cameras (Canon, Nikon), Black

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Brand Amazon Basics
Compatible Mountings Nikon
Camera Flash Slave
Color Black
Wireless Communication Technology Optical Pulse

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  • External flash for taking professional-looking photos in low-light conditions; compatible with Canon and Nikon DSLR cameras
  • 3 flash modes for versatility: M, S1, S2 (Manual mode, Slave mode 1, and Slave mode 2)
  • Standard PC synchronous port (input) for off-camera connecting; wireless sensor for triggering flash from a distance
  • Tilts up to 90 degrees; rotates up to 270 degrees
  • 8 levels of flash-brightness control; automatic saving function retains current flash settings; hot shoe stand and carrying bag included
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Amazon Basics Electronic Flash for DSLR Cameras (Canon, Nikon)

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4.1 out of 5 stars
4.1 out of 5
1,338 global ratings

Customers say

Customers like the value, quality and ease of use of the camera flash. For example, they mention it's inexpensive, professional quality and can take a beating. They like the bright flash and that it'll help you create great pictures with little effort. That said, some complain about the macro and battery life. Opinions are mixed on performance.

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143 customers mention127 positive16 negative

Customers like the value of the camera flash. For example, they mention it's an inexpensive flash, has an unbeatable price to performance, and is great for beginning shooters on a budget. Some say the build quality is good for the price and that it performs well for the money.

"...All in all, this is a heck of a deal for the price. Get two or three for the price...." Read more

"...camera for a few days I decided I would try this flash as it was a decent value and had decent reviews. Now, I am by no means a photographer...." Read more

"...This is unbeatable for the money." Read more

"...manual when using this flash, which I do anyway, so definitely worth the money..." Read more

123 customers mention87 positive36 negative

Customers like the quality of the camera flash. They mention that it has a decent recycle time, the power of the flash is powerful, and it does not feel cheap in their hands. Overall, customers say it's a great product and great for beginners.

"For $28, this is one decent manual flash unit. I don't see how they could've designed it to be easier to operate...." Read more

"No surprises. Solid build and works well...." Read more

"...(spring 2019); The flash worked how it needed to, was still cheap quality compared to others but the price reflects that right?..." Read more

"...The ABF is well-built with a metal hot shoe, permanently attached battery cover and integrated wide angle diffuser panel and bounce/reflector card...." Read more

112 customers mention79 positive33 negative

Customers like the flash. They say it's a great, bright flash. Some mention that the flash is triggered optically, not wirelessly. That said, most are happy with the simple, basic, and uncomplicated flash.

"...It's not clear in the description, but this flash is triggered optically, not "wirelessly" - there is no radio control and it does not..." Read more

"...Update: I’ve had it for a while now. Though the light it emits itself is great, that’s the only good thing about it...." Read more

"...My first picture turned into a total white-out because the flash is THAT BRIGHT...." Read more

"...But the light output is very good, it has a small built-in diffuser as well as a white card to direct some flash forward if you have the unit..." Read more

74 customers mention68 positive6 negative

Customers find the camera flash easy to use. They say it's simple, easy to set up, and has a coherent manual. Customers also appreciate the three triggering options, including manual triggering via the hot shoe and two other options. The flash offers three sensitivity settings and three triggered modes.

"...manual and just start using it if you're in a hurry; it's that easy to figure out...." Read more

"...The device is simply to use and simple to adjust. My first picture turned into a total white-out because the flash is THAT BRIGHT...." Read more

"...4 buttons and power switch, adjusting the power of the flash is quite user friendly, just use the + and - buttons...." Read more

"Fantastic way to experiment with off-camera flash. Fully manual control - but easily adjustable in from 1/128 power to 1/1 power in 1 F-stop..." Read more

29 customers mention26 positive3 negative

Customers like the appearance of the camera flash. They mention that it takes their pictures to another level, improves the quality of their pictures, and brightens up photos without the annoying strobe. They also say that it's perfect for portrait photography and event photos, and that it saves their life with indoor photos.

"...Plus you can get creative and really make your photos pop. It will help you create professional quality results with very little effort...." Read more

"This seems like a really nice, inexpensive flash...." Read more

"Great purchase good for close up still and night shots light adjusts nicely i have been asked by at least 30 different friends and people if it..." Read more

"So far, these flashes have been GREAT for tabletop macrophotography...." Read more

177 customers mention113 positive64 negative

Customers are mixed about the performance of the camera flash. Some mention that it works well, while others say that it didn't work sometimes. Some say that the slave mode worked well, and that it did exactly what they needed. However, some customers report issues with the product not responding to all cameras listed under the brands.

"...It works like a charm. If you want side or back lighting, this is the easiest way to get it...." Read more

"...HOWEVER, what the price doesn't reflect is: BATTERIES EXPLODING? NO LONGER WORKING?!..." Read more

"...It worked like a charm, which really surprised me...." Read more

"...I have a small budget so the price is amazing! It works fine for my level of knowledge...." Read more

40 customers mention4 positive36 negative

Customers are dissatisfied with the macro. They mention that the flash only worked once the first time they put batteries in it, and it failed to fire. Some say that the unit didn't turn on at all, and was rendered non-operational. They also say that it's good for outdoor use, but it doesn't fire reliably above 1/100 of a second. Some customers also say the flash didn''t even fire or change modes within hours.

"...Sometimes it works great, sometimes it doesn’t trigger...." Read more

"...for a property listing.. I go to check all my equipment and my flash didn't work... I opened up the battery slot- The batteries EXPLODED inside...." Read more

"...Aside from the optical trigger not working, the flash would still work with the test button and from the hot shoe, so if you use radio transmitters..." Read more

"...However, 2 of the 3 units stopped functioning after less than 6 months...." Read more

38 customers mention8 positive30 negative

Customers are dissatisfied with the battery life of the camera flash. They mention that it dies after one or two uses, eats through batteries very quickly, and even burns the batteries inside. Some say that the battery operated product requires batteries, but for the price, who cares.

"...HOWEVER, what the price doesn't reflect is: BATTERIES EXPLODING? NO LONGER WORKING?!..." Read more

"...A month ago when I was putting the batteries, the lid of battery compartment cracked. Couple of weeks ago it broke and came off...." Read more

"...Down side is the 4 AA batteries required to work the flash and I'm only giving 3 stars until I know how the batteries last for but hey, it works..." Read more

"...The batteries last through several hundred photos. I use Amazon Basics rechargeable batteries...." Read more

Amazon Basics does it again!  Great value!
5 Stars
Amazon Basics does it again! Great value!
For $28, this is one decent manual flash unit. I don't see how they could've designed it to be easier to operate. You literally can skip the manual and just start using it if you're in a hurry; it's that easy to figure out.Set it to M for manual mode, or S1 or S2 for slave mode. In M mode, adjust the brightness by simply pressing the + or - button and the LED will show the level. S1 mode is for manual flash conditions, and will trigger the slave flash immediately. S2 mode is for TTL mode, and will ignore the initial master flash unit's flash. Set it to either S1 or S2 mode, adjust your brightness with the - and + buttons. Position it where you want using the included stand, and use your on-camera flash or other flash unit on your camera to trigger this flash. It works like a charm. If you want side or back lighting, this is the easiest way to get it. It even remembers your previous brightness setting for each mode!The unit has a power saving mode: five minutes in M mode, and 40 minutes in S1 and S2 modes, so you've got plenty of time to get those shots before it falls asleep.Included is a drop-down flash diffuser and bounce card. The bounce card is a nice touch; many units costing a lot more don't include that. Just keep in mind that you'll want to bump up the power a couple of notches if you use the diffuser.Recycle time is listed at three seconds, but that's only for the highest power setting. Lower power settings will let you fire off flash after flash about once per second.It spins around 270°, and points anywhere from straight ahead to straight up. If you want a nice soft but well-distributed light on your subject, stand with your back close to a white wall and point the flash up at about 45° and behind you, or bounce it off of the ceiling. (See image of tripod head with flash unit pointed at the ceiling.)I've found two negatives so far:1.) The click stops for the various positions are not super solid; there's a bit of play there, and they're not terribly snug, so it's easy to bump the unit and move it to another position.2.) Cheap alkaline batteries aren't going to work. Make sure you use name brand batteries.All in all, this is a heck of a deal for the price. Get two or three for the price. You'll have a spare or two, or you can use them for off camera slave flash. (See crappy image of the slave unit providing back lighting.)
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Reviewed in the United States on October 29, 2017
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5.0 out of 5 stars Amazon Basics does it again! Great value!
Reviewed in the United States on October 29, 2017
For $28, this is one decent manual flash unit. I don't see how they could've designed it to be easier to operate. You literally can skip the manual and just start using it if you're in a hurry; it's that easy to figure out.

Set it to M for manual mode, or S1 or S2 for slave mode. In M mode, adjust the brightness by simply pressing the + or - button and the LED will show the level. S1 mode is for manual flash conditions, and will trigger the slave flash immediately. S2 mode is for TTL mode, and will ignore the initial master flash unit's flash. Set it to either S1 or S2 mode, adjust your brightness with the - and + buttons. Position it where you want using the included stand, and use your on-camera flash or other flash unit on your camera to trigger this flash. It works like a charm. If you want side or back lighting, this is the easiest way to get it. It even remembers your previous brightness setting for each mode!

The unit has a power saving mode: five minutes in M mode, and 40 minutes in S1 and S2 modes, so you've got plenty of time to get those shots before it falls asleep.

Included is a drop-down flash diffuser and bounce card. The bounce card is a nice touch; many units costing a lot more don't include that. Just keep in mind that you'll want to bump up the power a couple of notches if you use the diffuser.

Recycle time is listed at three seconds, but that's only for the highest power setting. Lower power settings will let you fire off flash after flash about once per second.

It spins around 270°, and points anywhere from straight ahead to straight up. If you want a nice soft but well-distributed light on your subject, stand with your back close to a white wall and point the flash up at about 45° and behind you, or bounce it off of the ceiling. (See image of tripod head with flash unit pointed at the ceiling.)

I've found two negatives so far:
1.) The click stops for the various positions are not super solid; there's a bit of play there, and they're not terribly snug, so it's easy to bump the unit and move it to another position.
2.) Cheap alkaline batteries aren't going to work. Make sure you use name brand batteries.

All in all, this is a heck of a deal for the price. Get two or three for the price. You'll have a spare or two, or you can use them for off camera slave flash. (See crappy image of the slave unit providing back lighting.)
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sergio ramos
5.0 out of 5 stars Simplemente el mejor flash!!!
Reviewed in Mexico on January 5, 2020
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sergio ramos
5.0 out of 5 stars Simplemente el mejor flash!!!
Reviewed in Mexico on January 5, 2020
Excelente flash, 8 intensidades,la cabeza gira 270 grados, modo manual y 2 modos esclavo OPTICO. Viene en una bolsa de terciopelo para guardarlo, botón para prueba de disparo manual, incluye zapata fría(cold shoe) misma que a su vez tiene en la parte inferior cuerda standard (1/4-20) Lo cual hace posible montarlo a soportes o ponerlo en superficies planas. En la parte frontal incluye tarjeta blanca para rebote de luz y difusor de plástico.... La cabeza gira tanto vertical, cómo horizontalmente...
No cuenta con función TTL.
Es un flash básico muy completo considerando el precio, la construcción es de plástico y aunque es notorio que no es un producto premium , tampoco lo es el precio. Puesto sobre un radio disparador(el que tiene la cinta color azul en las fotos) le da a uno libertad total de colocarlo donde sea sin los inconvenientes del esclavo óptico.
Lo super recomiendo!!!! no es el primero que compro y de los 4 que poseo ninguno ha tenido problemas en 2 años de uso constante en studio, incluso 2 de ellos fueron derribados accidentalmente dentro de un octa uno y otro en un stand con paraguas.... Ambos sobrevivieron!!! . Simplemente la mejor relación calidad/precio
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Aquil J.
5.0 out of 5 stars Good product for the price! Stops working after a few months tho lol
Reviewed in Canada on March 8, 2019
Fab77114
5.0 out of 5 stars très bon produit
Reviewed in France on November 9, 2019
Manuel J.
5.0 out of 5 stars Excelente flash calidad-precio
Reviewed in Spain on November 11, 2017
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Alexandra
5.0 out of 5 stars Bargain, such a bargain!
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on February 20, 2018
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Alexandra
5.0 out of 5 stars Bargain, such a bargain!
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on February 20, 2018
This is the cheapest tilt/swivel upright speedlight I have ever bought, and it was worth every single penny!

It only arrived this morning but I have already taken it through its paces by doing some product photography in my makeshift studio of some camera equipment.

It did not misfire once, and works perfectly fine with my Yongnuo RF603C II triggers on both Canon and Fuji camera's!

I already own a lot of Yongnuo flashes, YN560 IIIs and YN460 IIs, so this one from amazon will compliment my set up perfectly, as one can never have too many speedlights at ones disposal!

I found the slave feature to work just fine, I was indoors but by a south facing window, so lots of light already in the room but i stopped the lens down and triggered the flash with the pop up flash several times, and it worked every time, even with the small pop up flash on the Cano EOS M5!

As for build quality, well, its not as sturdy as my yongnuo speedlights, the tilting head tilts far too easily, when attached to a Bowens S mount adaptor i found the body to be very loose to the point where just the weight of the body with batteries inside was enough to let gravity win. It also does not feel all that sturdy either, it feels cheaply made, but thats the price you pay for a cheap speedlight, however i think build quality could be improved upon greatly in this respect!

The case that comes with it is very flimsy but that is nothing to worry about as all my speedlights are kept in a camera backpack, but the package itself arrived very safe and sound.

I am going to buy a few more of these because they are such good value for money, and I recommend this if you shoot manually without the need for TTL or anything fancy, this is just a no nonsense flashgun that does its job very well indeed, I am impressed!
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