Viltrox’s New Retro-Inspired Z1 Flash

Viltrox just dropped the Vintage Z1, a tiny retro-styled flash that looks old-school but packs serious modern power. It’s super lightweight at just four ounces and has a slick silver metal body with leather accents — definitely made for photographers who love vintage style but want today’s performance.

The Z1 gives you seven brightness levels, a fast recycle time (as quick as 0.2 seconds), and ultra-short flash durations, making it awesome for tricky low-light shoots like city nights or moody hallways. It covers a wide 28mm angle and even comes with a white diffuser to soften your light for a more natural, cinematic look.

It’s very versatile too. It mounts to almost any camera with a standard hot shoe, supports wireless off-camera shooting with two sync modes for clean multi-light setups, and has a built-in battery that cranks out up to 10,000 flashes on a single fast charge. It’s coming in at around $50.

You can see full details on Viltrox’s website here