The Flash Most Photographers Should Be Talking About

I went into the Neewer Z2 Pro expecting it to be the smaller, cheaper version of the Z3R… and honestly, that’s exactly why it’s so interesting.

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The Z3R was a flash I initially did not even want to review, and then somehow it became my favorite flash. So when Neewer released the Z2 Pro, the obvious question was whether this was just a cut-down version of that idea, or whether it might actually be the smarter buy for a lot of photographers.

In this video, I compare the Neewer Z2 Pro to the Z3R, talk through the real differences in power, handling, menu system, magnetic modifiers, and overall usability, and explain why the lower price makes the Z2 Pro one of the most compelling budget flash options out right now if you do not need the extra power of the Z3R.

I also cover:
how the Z2 Pro differs from the Z3R in real-world use
why the large LCD still makes the controls easy to learn even without a touchscreen
why the magnetic head makes swapping modifiers fast and painless
and why checking the firmware matters if you buy one

If you’ve used either of these flashes, I’d love to hear what your experience has been.

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