I've had this exact unit for about a year and it's still working, i'm gentle on it. One question is will it fire off camera flashes?
170652
It does on my Canon EOS 5D Mark III. I see no reason it would not on other models.
118415
Yes, the flash will fire automatically when synced properly with your camera.
1690302
Mine does not flash but get unreal, scary hot. I never leave it plugged in.
970326
I've had mine for a year with no problems. I think it's a great unit for the price.
805083
No it sometime's does a group of red lights but they do not "flash" just turn on then off. I thought this would happen everytime but after reviewing the pictures with me waving my hands around and looking at the camera obviously it did not go off everytime but was taking pictures, I do have a light on near me, just a 40watt bulb in a hanger by the coop and not sure if this was enough for it not to need it but even with that light it was pretty dark outside.
679181
So far on my Pentax K1000 it flashes each time I take a picture requiring a flash, I guess that's its internal mode sending a signal thru the hotfoot.
593219
I have Yongnuo flash. I use this as an extra flash. It is ok. Quality is fair. Having said that stick with Pocket Wizard. Little expensive but reliable. I have four of these and never had a problem.
1606533
Yes, that's probably the image stabilization unit. It has some free movement when camera is not powered on - that's normal behavior. Don't know how robust this is on the long term, but from the little I tested it seemed fine. I'd be more concerned about battery life, which is relatively short.
2217506
yes, there is an over heating issue with this flash. I have experience it with my unit many times. more towards the 25-30 hits range.
2116209
I have not experienced a problem with flash lighting. I have taken several hundreds of pictures in various lighting conditions, but I can't remember and problems with flash lighting.
910917
I never had any problems with mine, still works perfectly. On the camera, there is there is switch option, as enter the camers the switch is @ top right hand, you will find a a camera symbol click to switch to your desired option. If it fails you know its faulty.
1739485
It does have a infrared camera so there is not a flash when it takes a photo but the 18 clear bulbs at the bottom do turn red when it takes a photo, they are on for about three seconds. This could catch someones attention, but most people walk around oblivious to the world around them so most people will not notice the camera. I keep my camera out of reach and some place inconspicuous. both movies and photos are very good on this camera, its good. my camera stopped working for an unknown reason, I sent it in and received a new camera without any questions. I recommend this product.
416549
No, as long as you're using it mounted directly to the camera as an on camera flash.
1292262
I have had it for few months and it works fine all colors flash as expected . my guess would be a possible malfunction , probably good idea to call them for replacement .
1134721
Yes I placed it on the plastic stand that comes with the unit and took a shot (with my built-in flash turned on) facing away from the unit and it worked. I think the unit can pick up the flash from the camera as light bounces off walls which will fire the off camera flash.
2041564
Works well for me when with the flash on. Was able to take great pictures in darker settings with the flash on. However, my camera is only 6 months old and the flash already stopped working. Hoping it just needs new bulb. Other than that its a great camera for all settings.
402674
Yes with a caveat. The camera will only fire the flash and this unit should prevent the voltage of the flash fom frying the camera's electronics. It is always best to use a camera specific dedicated flash if you can afford it - this would give you all the features of the flash including safety. I would never use one of these on an expensive camera despite the claims.