The Best Flashes & Accessories 2024

1. Canon - Speedlite EL-1 External Flash

The 10x42mm Waterproof Crossover is engineered to perform at its best under harsh conditions. It features BAK-4 prisms with fully multi-coated optics that result in remarkably bright images. It features a nitrogen-purged body that is 100% waterproof and fogproof with a non-slip shock absorbing rubber armor that gives you a firm grip

The Speedlite EL-1 is the next generation, all-purpose flash that professionals and advanced amateurs have been seeking, providing durability, reliability and a range of power that opens up a number of possibilities. The new Xenon flash tube offers increased stability for flash output and 14 f-stops of total flash exposure range allowing you to shoot anywhere from a bright 1/1 to a dim, low power 1/8192 to precisely sculpt your scene with light. The new rechargeable Li-ion Battery Pack LP-EL supplies a shorter recovery between flashes as well as an impressive number of continuous flash opportunities, and conveniently lets you recharge when needed. The Speedlite EL-1 is designed with the same robust dust and water resistance as our EOS 1D series cameras, has an internal active cooling system for longer and more efficient shooting, simple and accessible controls so it’s ready to go when you are, comes bundled with accessories to increase versatility in different lighting situations, and much, much more. It’s not just an extension of your camera, it’s an extension of your vision.

2. Canon - Speedlite 430EX III-RT External Flash

Compatible with select CF-enabled devices, including select DSLR cameras; 64GB storage capacity; up to 120MB/sec. read speed; up to 60MB/sec. write speed

Add light to scenes while shooting with your Canon Type-A EOS camera using this Canon Speedlite 430EX III-RT 0585C006 external flash, which features wireless shooting support for radio and optical transmission.

3. Canon - Speedlite 600EX II-RT External Flash

Compatible with most Canon EOS DSLR cameras with Canon EF or EF-S mount; fluorine coating; moisture-resistant construction; vibration compensation image stabilization; 67mm filter size; 59" minimum focus distance; up to 3.6x magnification

Snap photo after photo in the right light with this high-performing Canon Speedlite camera flash. It won't sustain damage from dust or water, and it withstands the demands of travel and action photography. Fifteen custom functions and six personal functions give you total creative control of this Speedlite camera flash.

4. Canon - Speedlite EL-100 External Flash

Compatible with most 35mm SLRs, DSLRs and mirrorless systems with a Canon EF mount; splashproof; Hyper Sonic Motor; SLD glass; automatic and manual focus; wide angle; zoom; aspherical lens; 10.2" minimum focus distance; up to 5.4x magnification

Control your lighting more precisely with this Canon Speedlite EL autoflash. It can flash up to 480 times on a single set of batteries, so you can spend more time shooting. This Canon Speedlite autoflash is compatible with Type-A EOS cameras and has a range of 2 to 60 feet, great for photo shoots from various angles and locations.

5. Nikon - SB-700 AF Speedlight External Flash

Compatible with select CF-enabled devices, including select DSLR cameras; 64GB storage capacity; up to 120MB/sec. read speed; up to 60MB/sec. write speed

This external flash features 3 light distribution patterns for customized use and automatic color filter identification for ensuring photos are clear and detailed.

6. Nikon - SB-5000 AF Speedlight External Flash

12x optical/4x digital zoom3" LCD screenWi-Fi-enabled

Expand your lighting system with the Nikon SB-5000 Speedlight. Enjoy the precision of optical and radio control to create ever-more complex lighting setups with up to six groups of flashes. The unique hot shoe cooling mount ensures the Nikon SB-5000 Speedlight can create more than 100 full-powered flashes rapidly without overheating.

7. Canon - Speedlite EL-5 External Flash

Compatible with most 35mm SLRs, DSLRs and mirrorless systems with a Canon EF mount; splashproof; Hyper Sonic Motor; SLD glass; automatic and manual focus; wide angle; zoom; aspherical lens; 10.2" minimum focus distance; up to 5.4x magnification

The Speedlite EL-5 is a newly designed flash that receives many features from the flagship Speedlite EL-1 while also including modern features all its own. Two popular features found in the EL-5 are the modeling lamp and the use of the high-capacity LP-EL rechargeable lithium-ion battery pack. The modeling lamp aids the photographer in seeing the effect of the flash’s light emission, including providing an idea of how shadows will fall on a subject. With this battery pack, and firing at full 1/1 manual flash power, the Speedlite EL-5 emits a guide number of 60m/169.9ft @ 200mm (at approx. ISO 100) with the ability to recycle to full power in just 1.2 seconds, and with the potential for up to 350 full power flashes being possible on a single battery charge. To improve working with the Speedlite EL-5 the joystick and select dial from the EL-1 are featured making operation easy, so adjustments can be made quickly, while shooting. Additionally, the new Multi-function connector at the EL-5’s “foot” enables advanced communication on multi-function shoe equipped cameras1 providing more customization and control to be shared between the flash and camera. **Important: because of the transition to Canon’s Multi-function accessory shoe, please be aware that Speedlite EL-5 cannot be mounted or used on Canon cameras with other accessory shoe designs.

8. Nikon - SB-300 AF Speedlight External Flash

Compatible with most Sony NEX E-mount cameras; Optical SteadyShot image stabilization; 49mm filter size; 11.9" minimum focus distance; up to 0.15x magnification

Achieve optimal shots with this Nikon SB-300 AF Speedlight 4810 external flash that is compatible with most Nikon cameras with an accessory hot shoe and features i-TTL (intelligent through-the-lens) flash coverage technology to enhance dramatic lighting.

9. Sony - External Flash

Compatible with select Sony cameras; 3.6V of power and 630mAh capacity; lithium-ion battery

Illuminate your subjects easily with this Sony HVLF32M external flash that features auto electronic flash with preflash metering to simplify operation. Red-eye reduction helps minimize the appearance of red-eye in your subjects.

10. Sony - HVLF20M Flash

Compatible with select Sony cameras; 3.6V of power and 630mAh capacity; lithium-ion battery

Compatible with most cameras that accommodate a Sony multi-interface shoe, this Sony HVLF20M external flash features a built-in diffuser for wide illumination and a Tele mode that extends the range of the flash to effectively capture a distant subject.