For pro photographers who work with a variety of light conditions on a daily basis, a speedlight must not only be portable, but also powerful, versatile, and trustworthy. The new Flashpoint Zoom Li-on X TTL Speedlight with the integrated R2 Radio Transceiver (made for Fujifilm, Canon, Nikon, Sony, Pentax, and Panasonic), with its beautiful round zoom head, fast recycle time and longer battery life, will deliver just that to any photographer — at a fantastic price point.
Key features:
- Round flash head design (circular flash spread)
- Magnetic flash head rim to hold light modifiers
- Guide Number of 92ft / 28m @ISO 100 (50mm)
- Remote iTTL power control with the Flashpoint R2 System built-in
- Compatibility with ETTL system features like exposure compensation, EXIF inscription, flash value lock, and High Speed Sync (up to 1/8000 second)
- Advanced Li-Ion Polymer battery for speedy recycle and longer life (3.5 hr charge time)
- 10 Level SMD LED Modeling Lamp
- Full power recycle time < 1.5 seconds
- 480 full power flashes per charge
- Stable color temperature at 5600±200K over entire power range
- Front and rear curtain sync
Pleasing light with versatile options:
Flashpoint has become a forerunner for coming up with solutions for shooters who work with flash. Whether as a wireless command center for the R2 System or as an on-camera TTL flash, the round head of this new speedlight delivers a natural, even distribution of light, especially compared to a typical rectangular flash head. The flash head rotates 330 degrees and tilts over 120 degrees for bounding or modifying, and the head zooms from 28-105mm automatically or manually. Combine this with the magnetic light modifier accessory kit, which includes a grid, snoot, dome diffuser, bounce card, barn doors, and colored gels, you have a portable light with limitless modification options that does not break your wallet.
Not only that, the Flashpoint V1 speedlight works well in balancing sunlight and outdoor situations as well, because it allows for High Speed Sync (HSS) for shutter speeds up to 1/8000. This flash is also fully compatible with Fujifilm’s TTL system, allowing for features like exposure compensation, flash value lock, and control of 4 different wireless group with the built-in R2 Transmitter. If you’re shooting off camera, you’ll be able to view and change your flash output as you shoot from 150 feet away. Flashpoint is one of few brands that offer HSS and TTL compatible speedlights for cameras, and at such an affordable price point, it can be an ideal choice for those who are switching over from DSLRs.
In low-light situations, the laser AF assist lamp will allow for instant autofocus on subjects that are hard to detect. It also comes with a 10 level LED modeling lamp to get a sense of what effect the flash will have when it fires.
Powerful and reliable:
When you’re shooting with flash, power and dependability is crucial to success (and ease of mind!). With the Flashpoint V1, you get the benefits of an interchangeable 7.2V/2.600mAh 18Wh Lithium Ion polymer battery (included with charger) without cables or an external battery back. With a charge time of 3.5 hours, this speedlight will provide approximately 480 full-power flashes per charge at a recycle time under 1.5 seconds. The power can be controlled in 1/3 stop and 1/10 increments from 1/256th to full power, and lasts from 1/20000 to 1/300 seconds. And with a metal locking pin, the flash will not accidentally fall off its mount.
The new Flashpoint Zoom Li-on X R2 TTL On-Camera Round Flash Speedlight is available on Adorama at (base) and at (with the accessory bundle).
