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Sunpak PZ42X Flash Review

Sunpak PZ42X flash quick review

Box and contents LCD lit up, showing manual mode settings

Specifications and general information.

Model Sunpak PZ42X S
Price About $145 Tested on
Sony A580 In the box
Flash and multi-language instruction manual, that’s it. Build quality
Very good all around. Hotshoe style
Sony proprietary type for this model, others available. Guide number
42…

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Visual Echoes Better Beamer Flash X-Tender Review

Visual Echoes makes a slick, but odd looking devise that extends the working range of your accessory flash unit via a “Fresnel screen” placed at a fixed distance from the flash head.  Although the “Fresnel screen” is made from flimsy plastic, it really does work, but there are some limitations you should know about.  They recommend using the 50mm zoom …

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Vivitar DF-293-SON Flash Review

Vivitar DF-293-SON flash quick review

Box and contents Back with zoom extended LCD lit up, showing manual mode settings

Specifications and general information.

Model Vivitar series 1 DF-293-SON Price About $99 Tested on
Sony A580 In the box
Flash, nylon case, white bounce card, wide angle diffuser and instruction manual.  Nice picture on box, but it’s not being enhanced…

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Yongnuo YN560-II Review

Yongnuo YN560-II flash review

The made in China Yongnuo YN560-II is for manual use, meaning it’s meant for people who will most likely use it off-camera, or in full manual mode where the operator determines the power output and zoom settings.  I bought it as a low cost alternative to the expensive Sony factory flashes that work great in full …

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