Viltrox Spark Z3 flash review – cool quirky styling, but how well does it work?
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Viltrox Spark Z3 is a small, affordable on-camera flash that stands out for its unique 'Cyber Mech' design. With a fixed forward-facing tube, it offers a choice of TTL auto or manual light output control. The flash is available for Canon, Fujifilm, Nikon, and Sony cameras and costs around $55. It's 7.8 x 6.7 x 5.6cm and weighs 144g.
The Viltrox Spark Z3 has a simple feature set. A three-position switch back turns it on and selects between TTL-Auto and Manual modes. In Manual mode, power can be adjusted from 1/64 via a dial, but not in finer steps. In TTL-Auto mode, output can't be adjusted on the unit itself but can be dialed up or down using the camera's flash menu. It can also be triggered by another flash via a built-in optical sensor, which could be useful in a multi-flash setup.
The flash has two modes, S1 and S2, with the latter ignoring the pre-flash used by many camera systems for metering. A switch on the back selects the mode, and a dial sets the output power. The side switch sets the optical trigger, and the battery is charged via USB-C. The flash has a built-in battery rated for 650 full-power flashes and recharges in about a second. It's powered by a USB-C port on the side.
The Viltrox Spark Z3's key features include a status LED that glows red when the flash is recycling and green when it's ready to fire, a diffuser for more even lighting indoors, a large locking collar for securing the unit onto a camera, and an internal Li-ion battery.
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