Launch Day
April 24,2025
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Launch Day March 19,2025
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Viltrox Vintage Z1 Flash: Where Retro Charm Meets Modern Craft

Launching on April 24, 2025, the Viltrox Vintage Z1 marks our debut in the world of on-camera flashes—a harmonious fusion of retro design and modern lighting performance. Designed for photographers who appreciate both aesthetics and functionality, the Vintage Z1 is compact enough to fit in your pocket, yet delivers lighting power that can rival studio lighting. Keep reading to find out why this retro-inspired flash deserves a spot in your camera bag. 
Universal Hot Shoe Flash

Product Manual

Flash Guide

 ——Your Pocket-Sized Flash for Creative Lighting 
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Viltrox Vintage Z1 – Because Light Should Have Character

Many flashes on the market today sacrifice style for function—or the other way around. The Vintage Z1 strikes a balance between the two:

  • Timeless Aesthetics A matte silver metal body, litchi-grain leather trim, and a satisfying mechanical dial harken back to the golden era of film photography.
  • Powerful Illumination With a GN12 output, seven finely tuned power levels, and sub-millisecond flash durations, the Z1 delivers crisp, well-exposed images—even in tricky lighting conditions.
  • Ultra-Portable Design Measuring just 68.5 × 50.2 × 74 mm and weighing only 116 g, it’s built to go wherever inspiration strikes—no heavy hauling required.
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Professional-Grade Lighting
  • GN12 (ISO 100, meters): Lighting is no longer a barrier to creativity. GN12 offers a lightweight solution for capturing bright, high-contrast images even in low light or backlit conditions.
  • White diffuser attachment soft, even illumination is just a snap-on away. The included diffuser tames harsh highlights and casts a flattering glow—ideal for portraits, product shots, or any time you need a more natural look. 
  • 28 mm wide-angle coverage beam angle calibrated to a full-frame 28 mm lens ensures even coverage across the frame—no hot-spots, no dark edges. 
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Extended Endurance

1100 mAh Lithium Battery

Built-in lithium battery for a lighter setup—no need to swap batteries on the go. Long-lasting power to support a full day of shooting.

Up to 10000 Flashes per Charge

Up to 10,000 flashes per charge at minimum power, or around 400 at full power—built to handle intensive shooting with ease. Reliable, long-lasting performance that keeps up with your creative pace.

Fast USB-C Charging

With 50-minute fast charging via Type-C, it supports simultaneous charging and use, ensuring an uninterrupted creative flow.

Smart Sleep Mode

After 15 minutes of inactivity the Z1 auto-sleeps to preserve juice—just rotate the dial or press the test button to wake it instantly.

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Versatile Compatibility

Universal Single-Contact Hot-Shoe

Installs and fires instantly on most mirrorless, DSLR, and film-camera hot shoes.

Canon R50 Adapter Available

If you’re shooting with a Canon R50 or other cameras lacking hot-shoe contact, the AD-E1 adapter ensures seamless integration.
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Wireless Multi-Flash Made Simple

Optical Slave S1 Mode

Fires immediately on detecting another flash—perfect for quick off-camera setups without extra triggers.

Optical Slave S2 Mode

Ignores pre-flashes, so your Z1 only fires on the main flash pulse—no mis-fires during TTL pre-flashes.

OFF Mode

Disable optical triggering when you want to run the Z1 as a single light.
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Precision Power & Speed

Feature

Power Levels

Full-Power Output

Recycle Time

Flash Duration (T₀.₅)

Color Temperature

Flash Mode

Trigger Modes

Vintage Z1 Specification

7-step dial: 1/64 → 1/1  

23 W/s

0.2 s (1/64) → 3.5 s (1/1)  

1/5000 s – 1/50000 s

6500K ± 200K

Manual only

Optical S1 / S2  
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With its tactile seven-stop click-stop dial, you can precisely dial in anything from a subtle fill light to a full-power blast, and thanks to its ultra-fast charging circuitry you’ll be back at full strength in as little as 0.2 seconds—so you never miss the shot. Plus, with flash durations as brief as 1⁄50 000 s, even the fastest action is frozen in razor-sharp detail.
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Capture Your Vision—In Retro Style

Whether you’re a street-photography enthusiast, portrait artist, or social-media creator, the Viltrox Vintage Z1 gives you the control, power, and portability to tell your stories in light. Say goodbye to bulky pro strobes and complicated setups—say hello to a new era of creative freedom.
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Viltrox Vintage Z1 Retro On-camera Flash

$72.99

Available now for 
$72.99

Your next great shot is just a pocket-sized flash away.
$72.99

What’s Included in the Vintage Z1 Retro On-camera Flash Package?

• Packaging Box * 1     • Vintage Z1 0n-Camera Flash * 1     • Soft Light Diffuser * 1    • User Manual * 1 

 

• Lens     • Hood     • Lens rear cap    • Lens front cap • Storage bag      • User manual     • Warranty card • Package box
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