Viltrox Vintage Z1 Pro

18 May 2026 · Lighting Review

Affordable TTL flashes with high-speed sync used to mean compromising on build, reliability, or both. The Viltrox Vintage Z1 Pro is trying to kill that assumption in a pocket-sized unit. If it delivers consistent TTL exposure and HSS that actually tracks your shutter at 1/2000, this is the kind of backup flash you stuff in your bag for every job without thinking twice about the cost.

25 May 2026 · Lighting Review

Viltrox's Vintage Z1 Pro is a small on-camera flash with TTL and High-Speed Sync built in, reviewed by The Phoblographer with real-world shooting. The headline is the price — compact flashes with HSS and TTL typically cost considerably more.

26 May 2026 · Lighting News

Viltrox's Z1 Pro is a compact flash with a retro aesthetic, now with HSS up to 1/8000s and TTL — both firsts for the Vintage series. It puts out 24Ws, recycles in one second, runs to 350 full-power flashes on a charge, and has a circular colour touchscreen for mode and output control. Hot shoe compatibility covers Canon, Nikon, Sony, and Fujifilm. Pre-orders are live at B&H and Amazon.

29 May 2026 · Lighting News

Viltrox's Vintage Z1 Pro is a $59 TTL flash with HSS support up to 1/8000s, a 1-second recycle time, and a circular colour touchscreen for controls. USB-rechargeable battery rated for 350 full-power flashes, recharges in 70 minutes. Supports Canon, Nikon, Sony, and Fujifilm. Available now.