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Canon EL-5 flashgun on camera being held in someone's hand, with a smartphone with the app in the other hand
Canon gives a massive boost to the radio range of its popular EL-5 Speedlite flashgun for mirrorless cameras

By Chris George Published

News Version 2 is identical to the original multifunction-hotshoe strobe – except that the wireless range extends to an impressive 50 meters or 164 feet

News
Best flashgun in 2026: camera strobes and Speedlites for every budget

By Matthew Richards Last updated

Updated These are the best flashguns that attach to the hotshoe of your camera, from basic bare-bones devices to fully featured models

Updated
Canon Macro Ring Lite MR-14EX II
Best ring flash for macro photography in 2026: use a ring light for better close-ups

By Matthew Richards Last updated

Updated Get beautifully lit macro shots of insects, flowers, and anything small by using a dedicated ring flash

Updated
Godox's latest tiny flashgun looks like a bargain buy

By Ben Andrews Published

Plus it's compatible with most cameras

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Sebastian Oakley flash images
I thought a camera flash was dead to me, until one cheap accessory changed my mind

By Sebastian Oakley Published

Opinion A cheap camera flash reminded me why photography should be fun

Opinion
The Harlowe Pocket Flash is a small retro-styled flash with riser legs
Harlowe gave this camera flashgun Inspector Gadget-like legs to avoid unflattering portrait photos

By Hillary K. Grigonis Published

NEWS The Harlowe Pocket Flash solves many of the issues with small flash systems by giving the flash legs and tilt capabilities

NEWS
Godox MF-T76 Macro Twin Flash
Godox's new twin-tube macro flashgun is designed to give you complete lighting control for extreme close-up photography

By Chris George Published

Godox MF-T76 Macro Twin Flash will come in dedicated versions for Canon, Nikonn and Sony shooters

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Viltrox Vintage Z1 Pro mini on-camera flash
Viltrox Vintage Z1 Pro review: a retro styled on-camera flash that’s full of clever tricks, in dedicated options for Canon, Nikon, Sony and Fujifilm

By Matthew Richards Published

Review For a few dollars more, the Viltrox Vintage Z1 Pro edition leaves the older ‘Retro’ version in its wake, adding a host of useful features and functions, plus touchscreen operation

Review
Mount Ring A AD-M1-MA
More Canon macro lenses finally see the light as Twin Lite MT-26EX-RT increases its compatibility at last

By Chris George Published

News This four-ring set is designed for use with Canon's specialist macro ring flash unit – adding compatibility with three more RF lenses

News
Close-up of a DSLR camera with attached external flash unit and zoom lens against a blurred green background
This common mistake could ruin your camera gear, says Canon – and most photographers don't even know about it

By Kim Bunermann Published

CAUTION! Canon warns against a little-known risk affecting gear users across brands working with flash

CAUTION!
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