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Shopper : What is the real GN, 196 or 127?JOSEPH H : The real GN is 127 not 196MICHAEL D : Hi Dennis, 196' (196 Ft, 60 Meters @ISO 100 200mm Zoom) is the correct Guide Number. I will notify the web team regarding the two conflicting numbers listed. Please email us at brands@adorama.com for more info.YEUNG C : The best and correct answer should from from the tech people of Adorama.
John C : I have a Sony A7iii and cannot get the laser assist to work on this flash. I have tried all focus settings, still nothing. It should work in AF, but does not. Any suggestions?Brands@ A : Mirrorless systems (like your Sony A7iii) use a different AF method, so the AF assist is not the same as traditional systems. Currently only the Zoom Lion X for sony gives AF assist with sony mirrorless cameras. With Alpha mounts like the A99 AF assist works fine with this flash.
Clorinda M : Does this work with Sonya6500?Brands@ A : Yes W J W : I don't own a 6500 but I use this flash with my Sony A77 MIIRoger D : Clorinda: Unfortunately my Sony camera is the A77-II rather than an A6500 so I am not certain if the flash unit is compatible with your model. It will depend upon the type of flash 'hot-shoe' that the A6500 has. Some of Sony's digital cameras have a version that came from the Konica-Minolta family of products after the acquisition of the camera division by Sony. Consider visiting the Sony website for additional information or perhaps the cameras owners manual can be of help.JULIO A : It works with my trusted Sony a6000. It should with the more advanced model a6500!

Reviews about this item

Review Summary

2025-08-05T13:36:19

Rated 5 out of 5

Just What I Was Looking For

The TT600 is just what I was looking for. It performs as described and meets my needs. I wanted a manual flash so I can control what I'm getting. I may need to pick up a new remote trigger to take advantage of the HSS. Was also surprised by the ability to get multiple flashes per exposure for some creative shots. The low price is also a big plus.

BRIAN R.

2024-10-21T10:24:35

Rated 5 out of 5

A Solid Manual Flash

The Flashpoint Zoom R2 Manual Flash is very solid. I appreciate the fact that it works so well with the Flashpoint R2 Nano Remote. Being a manual flash, it means I am in complete control of flash output levels. So far it has been consistent and works very simply.

ROBERT W.

2024-01-06T11:58:00

Rated 4 out of 5

Love it.

Reasonably priced, powerful, relatively simple(compared to the Li-ion version-I bought both). I use them with an R2 Pro MII flash trigger and this one was waaay easier to set up compared to the Li-ion version.

Don M.

2023-03-26T04:47:54

Rated 4 out of 5

Good manual flash

Very good unit. I would have preferred that I could change the zoom as well as power but I guess it's pretty rare that I change the zoom once I set it. Good manual only flash.

STEVE J.

2022-12-13T08:55:53

Rated 5 out of 5

Great Product

Works great for taking pictures to put on market place and eBay. The manual is a little difficult to understand, especially when trying to use the slave portion of the flash unit. Great Black Friday price!

SUSAN W.

2022-06-10T08:33:24

Rated 5 out of 5

Godox is great!!

It?s Godox! And it works perfectly!

RACHELLE V.

2022-03-28T16:58:10

Rated 4 out of 5

Nice flash, but eats AAA batteries pretty fast!

Nice flash, but it eats AAA batteries almost as fast as you can eat your lunch! Get the Li-on rechargable version of this flash and your life will change!

Michael W.

2022-03-12T07:00:23

Rated 5 out of 5

Good value

I?ve been doing photography since 2014. Decided it was time to expand my skills and teach myself flash. Bought this and a wireless trigger. Giving 5 stars for value.

SCOT H.

2022-02-14T09:43:59

Rated 5 out of 5

great product/value

great product/value and easy to use!

Syrena C.

2022-01-29T17:23:36

Rated 5 out of 5

Powerful and useful light

I use this with a white umbrella to provide fill in conjunction with a R2 Monolight with Softbox for portraiture. An since it is TTL I can use it directly on my camera

LESTER F.

2022-01-27T08:13:36

Rated 5 out of 5

Flashpoint Zoom TTL R2 Flash

The Flashpoint zoom is a mostly plastic, but durable flash. I am pleased with the up and down and 360 degree rotation of the head. There is a bit of a learning curve for the use of the flash, but it can be used effectively in a short time. I haven't had enough time to try all of the features, and there are plenty of those features.

RONALD C.

2022-01-04T10:01:15

Rated 4 out of 5

Seems to be a capable product. Only time will tell.

It is about 20% larger than the Nikon SB600 that it is replacing. So far I have not been able to make it work off camera.

DONALD B.

2021-12-23T07:11:57

Rated 5 out of 5

Great flash!

Outstanding flash. Works perfect.

Thomas N.

2021-12-22T11:43:58

Rated 5 out of 5

great value

love it, does the job every time

ERIC I.

2021-11-23T09:32:59

Rated 5 out of 5

Just right

Produces a nice light. It's easy to use especially with the R2 radio transmitter

VAN L.

2021-11-21T05:27:16

Rated 5 out of 5

Great Product

It's inexpensive and a great value. For RE photography, you can't beat it!

MICHAEL B.

2021-10-24T14:00:10

Rated 5 out of 5

Great Off Camera Flash Setup

A great deal on a good setup for doing off camera flash.

Steven B.

2021-10-08T09:14:25

Rated 5 out of 5

Lifesaver

Definitely a lifesaver. Had to shoot that was supposed to be for golden hour, and the client showed up late. Thankfully I had just bought this product, and was able to finish the shoot and get paid.

Francisco C.

2021-10-04T09:13:21

Rated 5 out of 5

Easy to use

Pretty easy to use, I am generally comfortable with this unit because I have other R2 speed lights and studio lights.

David H.

2021-08-17T09:39:32

Rated 5 out of 5

Perfect

Love flashpoint everything.

AMBER B.

2021-08-01T09:58:04

Rated 4 out of 5

Great flash (although a bit big)

I bought this flash as part of a kit with the Sony A7R II. The flash adapter is HUGE. Even my friend commented saying that the flash itself looks bigger than the camera body. Apart from the size, it works great!

KEVIN L.

2021-07-28T21:46:25

Rated 5 out of 5

I paid a great price for this flash.

Price of flash was great. That's why I bought it. Unfortunately, I loaded it with D***cell batteries, which leaked, and destroyed the flash. D***cell would not compensate me fair market value for the flash, so I never replaced it. I am still waiting for Adorama to put the flash on sale again. As for D***cell batteries, they destroyed about a half-dozen devices of mine, and only compensated me partial value. They even made me pay for the batteries which leaked and destroyed my devices! I swore right then and there that I would NEVER buy D***cell batteries again in my lifetime. Caveat Emptor!

KENNETH J.

2021-07-26T13:59:18

Rated 4 out of 5

Great So Far But Don't Use AWB!

This works surprisingly well and from what I have seen in using it and what I have been reading about the Sony genuine counterpart, they are nearly identical in exposure accuracy. More testing on a real-world job will be needed to be sure. The only nagging problem with some Sony bodies (I tried it on the a7C) is in TTL, the camera recognizes the flash as a daylight balanced light source and thus defaults to a daylight white balance when you set the camera to AWB. Ridiculous since most flash photos actually result in a mixed Kelvin temperature and unless you're in a totally light controlled studio you never get an exact 5600K color temp! But it seems to be a Sony Issue rather than a Flashpoint issue. Otherwise I like the unit and so far it was well worth the modest price!

Mike M.

2021-07-19T09:39:09

Rated 4 out of 5

works good

cheap and easy to use. works good.

dinara k.

2021-06-25T04:53:31

Rated 4 out of 5

Better than expected.

My only disappointment with this flash is that it appears cannot be fired off camera.

ROGER B.

2021-06-24T11:48:36

Rated 5 out of 5

perfect and inexpensive

I always shoot manual flash.... I've got 5 of these

DOUGLAS B.

2021-06-23T10:36:24

Rated 5 out of 5

Works

Can be a brighter than expected but works just fine with the xpro trigger

Ricky P.

2021-06-18T08:38:47

Rated 5 out of 5

Couldn?t Be Happoer

Easy to set up features and use. Very happy with the 3 I have.

Mark R.

2021-06-14T06:45:15

Rated 5 out of 5

Handy piece of gear!

Great speedlight to use in tandem with my Flashpoint Evolv 200 during wedding receptions. Rooms are so dark and the more light I can get, the better. Well made, perhaps just slightly less build quality as my EX600?s but this flash is also 1/4 the price of the Canons. I used to use the R2 transmitter and mount a EX600 on that but it was too top heavy. After spending 10-15 minutes setting up the R2 flash and ratios with my Evolv, I was good to go. Will probably buy another one soon.

Thomas D.

2021-06-03T11:25:50

Rated 5 out of 5

Great Flash

Great product! Have used for both on camera for even photography and with a trigger for real estate photos. Amazing in any situation.

JORDAN W.

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Flashpoint Zoom R2 Speedlight Specifications

  • GN

    196 Ft, 60 Meters @ISO 100 200mm Zoom

  • Flash Exposure Control

    Sony TTL
    Manual Flash
    Remote TTL (Master or Slave, with Groups) using the Integrated R2 Radio System
    HSS

  • Lens Coverage

    20-200 mm with automatic or manual zoom control and a pull out 14mm wide angle diffuser

  • R2 Radio Range

    >330ft / 100m

  • R2 Radio Channels

    32

  • Triggering Modes

    Hot Shoe
    Sony TTL
    R2 Radio Controller (integrated)
    R1 Radio (Controller+Receiver )
    Sync Port
    Optical Slave
    Intelligent Optical Slave

  • Bounce Function (Tilt)

    0 to 360½ horizontally (180½ in any direction) and -7½ to 90½ vertically

  • Power Source

    1/128th power to full power in 1/3 stop increments

  • Recycle Time

    < 1.5 seconds

  • Flash Duration

    1/300 to 1/20000 seconds

  • Exposure Compensation Range

    ½ 3 stops in 1/3 of a stop increments

  • Dimensions

    2.5 X 3.0 X 7.5" / 64 X 76 X 190 mm

  • Weight without battery

    14.8 oz / 420g

  • UPC Code

    840014142392

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About Flashpoint Zoom R2 Speedlight

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By Paul M.

I love my Flashpoint TTL R2 flashes--I have 3! They work great with no added triggers or cables. Seriously, these are everything I want in a flash at a great prices! I had one issue with my last one though, it was sent to me in a padded envelop. The problem was that it got squished enough that the ministand rubbed the paint off the top of my new flash! It wasn't a big enough deal that I was going to ship it back, but I take pride in my gear and it all looks like new, except for my newest piec...

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works great with my R2 and Xplor strobe

By Spencer M.

I already had 4 speedlights but bought this to go with my Flashpoint Xplor and R2 transmitter which i recently purchased. I already sold my other speedlights and my yongnuo 622 trigger system since i have this Flashpoint Zoom TTL with the integrated R2 receiver. What i never realized is if i put this speedlight on camera i can control other R2 speedlights directly and even my Xplor! i also purchased the $179 lithium ion R2 speedlight but havent received it yet (back order). I noticed the s...

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The Flashpoint Zoom R2 TTL Flash for Sony represents a significant breakthrough in speedlight technology with the introduction of full R2 Remote TTL and manual power connectivity and interaction with all Sony strobe functions. From standard TTL, to Exposure Compensation (FEC), FV Lock, High Speed Sync, and an automatically zooming flashhead, all the way to complete TTL connectivity with other Sony flashes, group control, Slave and Master options, and advanced flash functions, the Zoom flash takes you as far as you want to go.

The R2 TTL Wireless Flash System is the advanced 2.4GHz radio that adds camera TTL dedicated functions to your multi flash experience. Easy to use buttons command a full range of options like reliable channel triggering, group mode selectivity, and HSS, as well as powerful signal strength and exceptional stability in your selected camera flash language. The LCD panel clearly displays the status of all remote R2 compliant strobes so you always have precise control of grouped lighting setups. R2 wireless communication gives speed of light response to on or off camera R2 family devices for a spectacular advantage on any shoot in any environment.

All the R2 enabled units communicate seamlessly: the lithium powered Zoom Li-on and AA powered Zoom speedlights, the Streaklight 360 barebulb strobes (each available in Nikon, Canon and Sony as well as manual), and the portable 600ws XPLOR600 monolights (available in TTL and manual). Other strobes can be fired simultaneously by being attached to the R2 Radio Remote Receiver FPRRR2RC, and older R1 Streaklight and Zoom Li-on units can be controlled and triggered using the bridge Receiver for Non-R2 Streaklights/Zoom Li-ons.

The R2 system provides a full proprietary Group style interface allowing up to 5 Groups to be individually set to either TTL, Manual, or Off and most importantly, TTL and Manual Groups can be conveniently mixed together as needed. The battery powered units provide TTL, HSS (High Speed Sync) and even a HSS pre-sync timing adjustment for precision synchronization. PC cord sync input ports are provided for external device remote sync without

Besides Sony TTL and manual control, there are 2 optical slave modes, and a stroboscopic mode as well. The metal shoe features a locking pin, so even if the foot is not tightened properly it will not accidentally fall off of the camera or mount. Remote power control using a Flashpoint R2 System Transmitter or R2 Family flash allows you to view and change your flash output as you shoot as well as trigger the flash and adjust other functions from more than 150 feet away, for extreme off camera work. The simple layout and familiar controls make using this flash intuitive. The flashhead rotates 180 degrees in any direction and tilts over 90 degrees for any type of bounce or modifier use. The head zooms automatically or manually from 24-200mm, to ensure the necessary coverage without wasted spill. The built-in pull out wide angle diffuser spreads light evenly to 14mm for use with lenses wider than 24mm.

This high powered, speedy recycling, compact and durable AA battery powered Sony TTL flash is sure to become a pivotal part of your photography equipment lineup.

The R2 Experience/Advantage

The R2 TTL Wireless Flash System is the advanced 2.4GHz radio remote that adds camera TTL dedicated custom functions to your multi flash experience. Easy to use buttons command a full range of functions like reliable channel triggering, group mode selectivity, HSS, all with powerful signal strength and exceptional stability to your selected camera flash language. LED panels clearly display the status of all remotely linked R2 compliant strobes so you always have control of group lighting mastery. R2 wireless communication gives speed of light response to on camera or off camera R2 Family devices for a spectacular advantage on the shoot in any environment.

The proprietary TTL and HSS enabled 2.4GHz R2 Radio Remote System transmits atop a modern DSLR body with reliable TTL and pass-through to speedlights, plus laser AF assist.R2 transmitters work with the complete family of Flashpoint Zoom Speedlights, XPLOR600 Monolights and Streaklight Strobes with R2 TTL radio transceivers built right in. Add a R2 receiver to any legacy flash with a sync port and it too becomes part of the R2 Family! The incredible range of these compact and lightweight units as well as their integrated functions and features make them the first choice of professional photographers.

All the R2 Family enabled gear communicates seamlessly: the Lithium powered Zoom Li-on Canon, Nikon and Sony TTL speedlights, the Zoom AA alkaline powered speedlight, the fantastic Streaklight 360 Canon and Nikon TTL powerhouses, and the portable 600ws XPLOR600 series monolights. Other strobes can be fired and controlled off camera while being attached to the R2 Radio Remote Receiver to remote link to earlier models.

All the R2 enabled units communicate seamlessly: the lithium powered Zoom Li-on and AA powered Zoom speedlights, the Streaklight 360 barebulb strobes, and the portable 600ws XPLOR600 monolights - now all available in Nikon, Canon and Sony TTL as well as Manual models, with more proprietary camera versions on the way. Other strobes can be fired simultaneously by being attached to the R2 Radio Remote Receiver, and older R1 Streaklight and Zoom Li-on units can be controlled and triggered using the bridge Receivers for Non-R2 Streaklights/Zoom Li-ons.

One Remote to Rule Them All.
One Radio Remote System to Unify the Flash.
One Remote to Streak, Zoom and XPLOR.
R2 Flash Imaging Freedom
Radio Active. TTL Auto. HSS Master.

Flashpoint Zoom R2 Speedlight Features

  • Extremely Powerful Flash with GN 190ft / 58m @ISO 100 200mmzoom
  • Full power recycle time of less than 1.5 seconds
  • Remote Sony TTL power control with the Flashpoint R2 System built in
  • Complete compatibility with Sony TTL system features like exposure compensation, EXIF recording, flash value lock, and High Speed Sync
  • Sony TTL communication With Sony flashes as a Master or Slave
  • Control of 3 different wireless groups through the Sony TTL System
  • Backlit Matrix LCD
  • Multipurpose Buttons With Digital Marking for Faster Navigation
  • Zooming head with automatic zoom or manual control
  • High Speed Sync for shutter speeds up to 1/8000 second
  • Front or Rear Curtain Sync
  • Laser AF Assist Lamp With Crisscross Pattern For Instant Autofocus Even In Dark On Low Contrast Surfaces
  • Regular and Intelligent Optical Slave Modes
  • Stable color temperature at 5600½200K over the entire power range
  • 360 degree rotation and 90+ degree tilt
  • Perfect for on and off camera use
  • Can be connected to the Flashpoint Blast Pack BP-960 for faster recycle times

Warranty Information

This product has a limited warranty of 12 months.

Product Documents

User Manual

Key Features

  • Flashpoint R2 Remote Sony TTL System built right
  • Command 5 R2 Groups independently
  • Powerful GN 127ft / 34m @ISO 100 200mm zoom
  • High Speed Sync for shutter speeds up to 1/8000

What's in the box:

  • Flashpoint Zoom Sony R2 TTL Flash
  • Mini Stand
  • Protective Case
  • Instruction Manual
  • Flashpoint 1-Year USA Warranty