Smith-Victor PG160S Wireless Mini Slave Flash, Guide Number of 40' / 12m, ISO 100

2016-12-12T15:45:13

Taking portraits "on the go" using the camera's flash unit results in flat pictures, like when traveling. It proved very easy and convenient to just hold this unit in one hand while taking a picture in the other worked out very well.

STEVE C.

2016-07-04T06:54:57

Used one of these in photographing my wife's interior design clients finished projects for several years. A must have item! The prop feature is genius, and it's small, also a hot shoe. All for 20$ or so....the batteries seem to last forever...actually I'm buying another one, sometimes ya gotta have 2 for those certain interior shots where there's just so much shadow. This fits the bill!!

Marc H.

2013-03-08T19:00:00

These are great little slaves. They're small and when mounted on a gorrilapod can be placed in very convenient places. They are easy to carry and can easily be thrown into a camera bag as that alternative to a pop-up flash. The output is good and easily modified with a honlphoto speedstrap and accessory (ie: grid or softbox.) I started with two but quickly went back for three more. I did have a problem with one of the slaves blowing a resistor, and would not advise leaving the batteries in when not in use. They also have a problem with picking up the master flash in brightly lit area, But overall a great product.

CAVELL H.

2013-02-11T19:00:00

Until I started using this product, I was getting harsh shadows behind my subjects when taking head shots. With this slave flash aimed at the wall behind the subjects, the shadows are gone and the need for touch-up after the fact much reduced.

JOHN A.

2013-01-28T19:00:00

Will be using this for fill-flash for interior photography. Good little unit for the price. Would be even better, and would pay a bit more for it, if the output level could be varied by 1/2 or so.

JILL H.

2012-12-12T19:00:00

I use my product strictly for portraiture

terry

2012-01-23T19:00:00

Does not recognize my Speedlight as a master flash using auto mode. Purchased different slaves. No problems now. Works fine for manual operation. Recycle time unknown. Guessing 4 seconds. Don't leave the batteries inside the unit when not in use.

PHILLIP S.

2011-12-04T19:00:00

bought these to assist with portrait photography when my available money was low. used them almost immediately with my digital brand camera mounted flash and they worked flawlessly. these may not be the quality you are looking for in high end photography, but they have fit my every need.

fishbaffled

2011-03-05T19:00:00

I use this as a little extra flash in my wedding photography. It works very well. Can;t go wrong with this little baby!

STEVEN A.

2011-01-11T19:00:00

After extensive review of inexpensive portable slave flashes, I bought two of these for my portable speedlight kit. Used as kickers, hair lights and for fill, especially for architectural interior shots. A little slow to recycle, but fantastic performance for under $20/unit. Consistent output and doesn't add a lot of weight to porta-kit or camera bag. Great when you need that little "boost".

thumper

2010-11-06T21:00:00

These were perfect for my purposes. I used two of them, firing through a light tent to light up butterfly specimens for a scientist's project. Triggered by my camera's flash on a tripod attached by a cord, it was easy to move the flashes in or out to adjust the exposure. I shot with the camera tethered to the computer so I could see each shot immediately at full size on the computer screen.

CHARLES M.

2010-07-25T21:00:00

Bought this slave flash for testing lighting methods before investing the big bucks. Mostly using it for fill light and simple tests. Works very well when bounced off of walls and is small so you can hide it within your photos when necessary. Great price for a nice product.

JENNIFER M.

2009-09-23T21:00:00

Handy little unit for fill. Can't beat the price. Doesn't take up much space, and can be placed in a variety of locations with the adjustible prop lever. An unknown: how long is its lifespan? For what it costs and does, I would expect a year to two with typical use.

Kev P.

2008-04-15T21:00:00

great little light for the price. No its not top quality but at this price its a trow away. Works great for that little extra light you need sometimes.It will fire on pre flashes and red eye reduction.

Woody

2007-09-25T21:00:00

pretty good little flash.. great for my traveling photog biz.

Ivan