Launch Date
Sep. 25,2025

Launch Date July 30,2025

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Viltrox Spark Z3: A Cyber Mech Flash Built for the New Generation

When it comes to on-camera flashes, most are functional but uninspiring. The new Viltrox Spark Z3 TTL Flash changes the game — blending cutting-edge lighting performance with bold cyber-mech design. Compact, powerful, and effortless to use, it’s not just a flash, it’s a creative statement piece for today’s photographers and content creators.

Elevate Your Aerial Storytelling

With a true 90 mm focal length, the AF 90mm F3.5 DL delivers powerful spatial compression for dramatic depth. Watch as sweeping vistas transform into layered, narrative-rich frames — each shot imbued with compositional tension.
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Cyber Mech Aesthetic, Two Colors to Match Your Style

Inspired by futuristic mech design, the Spark Z3 stands out with its Gunmetal Gray and Tundra Green finishes. The translucent top panel reveals the inner circuitry, giving off a high-tech vibe, while the matte aluminum body feels solid yet stylish. At just 144g, it slips easily into your pocket, making it one of the most portable flashes you can take anywhere.
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Seamless Integration, No Compromises

Featuring native DL mount for a perfect fit with Inspire 3’s X9-8K Air — no adapters or counterweights needed. Its ultra-lightweight design ensures smooth maneuvering, quick balancing, full obstacle avoidance, and seamless compatibility with DJI Ronin 4D for stable, high-performance flight. 
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TTL Auto Flash, Professional Light Made Simple

Whether you’re a beginner or a seasoned shooter, the Spark Z3 adapts seamlessly to your style. Its TTL mode automatically balances flash output for natural, well-exposed results, while the manual mode gives you full 7-stop control from 1/64 to 1/1 power for precise, creative lighting. From portraits and street photography to low-light vlogs, the Z3 delivers consistent and reliable performance, ensuring your shots always look their best.
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Precision Autofocus Meets Silence

Equipped with an STM (stepping motor), this lens delivers whisper‑quiet, lightning‑fast autofocus. Whether you’re tracking a bird in flight or composing a sweeping landscape, the AF 90mm F3.5 DL locks on with cinematic smoothness.
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Power Meets Speed: 26Ws Output with 1-Second Recycling

Small body, serious output. Spark Z3 delivers 26 watt-seconds of power, enough to fill a room or shape your subject with clarity. Even better, its 1-second recycle time at full power means you’ll never miss the moment, perfect for high-energy shoots, events, and fast-paced portraits.
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Cinematic Optics for 8K Clarity

The optimized 12/9 optical structure (5 ED and 4 HR elements) tames distortion and flare. Coupled with advanced multi‑coatings, it delivers edge-to-edge sharpness and pristine contrast — even in challenging backlit scenes. Paired with Inspire 3’s dual native ISO and 14+ stops of dynamic range, the F3.5 aperture ensures stunning detail in both highlights and shadows.
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Built-in Diffuser and Beautiful Portrait Light

Every Spark Z3 ships with a soft diffusion dome, transforming hard light into soft, flattering illumination. Skin tones look natural, shadows smooth, and portraits instantly gain depth and atmosphere.
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Ultralight by Design

Weighing in at only 170g, this lens keeps your gimbal load minimal and your flight time maximized. No counterweights needed means faster setup and more time in the sky — so you never miss that perfect moment.
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More Than Just On-Camera: Multi-Flash Creativity

With S1 and S2 optical slave modes, Spark Z3 can act as an off-camera flash, syncing seamlessly with your main light for multi-flash setups. Whether you’re experimenting with rim lighting, backlight, or dramatic multi-angle effects, Z3 scales up with your creativity.
Type-C rechargeable flash

Expand Your DL Ecosystem

The AF 90mm F3.5 DL fills a crucial mid-telephoto gap in the DL-mount lineup. From architectural fly-throughs to layered landscapes and aerial portraits, it delivers the reach and clarity needed for precise, cinematic imagery.
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Extended Shooting with Fast Type-C Charging

Creativity shouldn’t be limited by battery life. With its built-in 1800mAh rechargeable battery, Spark Z3 fires up to 650 full-power flashes on a single charge. When it’s time to recharge, 70 minutes with Type-C fast charging gets you back in action.
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Ready to Inspire

The sky is calling. Journey beyond the horizon with the Viltrox AF 90mm F3.5 DL — where precision, portability, and cinematic quality converge. Built to Inspire, this is the medium‑telephoto drone lens you’ve been waiting for.
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Perfect Companion for Modern Creators

From casual street photography to cinematic night portraits, Spark Z3 is designed for creators who want more than just function. Its mech-inspired aesthetic turns heads, while its TTL accuracy, fast recycle, and compact build make it a true everyday tool. And with dedicated versions for Sony, Nikon, Canon, and Fujifilm, it’s ready to integrate seamlessly with your system.

Viltrox Spark Z3 — Light in the Cyber Age

I’d love a version of this to use with my OM System OM-1!

Kevin B Anderson

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