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Model:
DF4000U-CN
SKU:
5960804
Your price for this item is $94.99

Customer reviews

Rating 4.5 out of 5 stars with 963 reviews

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    Rating 4.6 out of 5 stars

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    Rating 4.4 out of 5 stars

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    Rating 4.4 out of 5 stars

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92%would recommend to a friend

Customers are saying

Customers highly value the DF4000U External Flash for its affordability, user-friendly design, and compatibility with various cameras. Many appreciate its effectiveness in providing good lighting and powerful flash capabilities, making it suitable for beginners and semi-professionals alike. However, some users have concerns about its battery life, weight, tendency to overheat, and occasional instances of malfunctioning.

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  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Good, relatively cheap, poor manual

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    Posted . Owned for less than 1 week when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    The flash unit is great, but the manual did not translate well to English, if that’s your preferred language if so you may have trouble figuring out how to use this unit. It fits the hot shoe on my Nikon D3400 fine, activates when it’s supposed to, and how it’s supposed to. I can’t justify the multi-hundreds of dollars flash units often go for, this one serves my meager needs just fine.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Price

    Rated 2 out of 5 stars

    It will probably get the job done

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    Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    The quality of the bulbs themselves is great, and we all know that’s what we are paying for...but it might be all one is paying for here. The flash itself is flimsy and unstable, and does not actually work as an off-camera flash for certain camera body models that it advertises as compatible. However, it’s a lot of bulb power, and for $70 dollars and 4 AA batteries, it’s not a bad exchange. I would recommend that this is the flash you purchase when you’re out of town on a gig and your flash breaks. Or because your flash breaks on a job and there is always a Best Buy somewhere and they will usually have this option. It’s out the door for under $100. Just remember that you get what you pay for... and it’s a flash out the door. It will probably get you through, but it’s not going to serve a serious purpose, and you certainly aren’t presenting this one as a great gear gift. However... having lived through the days of a good off camera flash costing closer to a thousand dollars out the door... it’s really quite cool to see such affordable options popping up now, and this would be a great flash for a precarious situation where you need reliable light power but might still break the gear. Like backpacking. Or... cliff jumping. Surfing. Boating. Kids. Home remodels. Just don’t try to take it to work with you, you’ll be apologizing and explaining with some regularity.

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great use

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    Posted . Owned for 2 months when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Great product it’s useful for what you bought it for.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Ease of use

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Bang for your bucks

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    Posted . Owned for 2 weeks when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Bang for your bucks. This may not be the most powerful, but for most events, portraits, and quick easy use... it's great. I needed a flash for a photobooth I did and didn't have money for a big strobe. This does what I need, and with the right accessories is just as effective as a 600$ flash.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Cons mentioned:
    Weight

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    One month review

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    Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    This light has been a game changer for me. I shoot indoors and occasionally don’t have my studio lights available. It really help my less expensive kit lenses capture a moment. The only thing that I didn’t like at first was the added weight especially coupled with a heavy lens but I’ve gotten used to it.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Cons mentioned:
    Weight

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Flash attachment with Canon R7

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    Posted . Owned for 2 weeks when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Works perfectly for my Canon R7. It’s a little heavy to carry with the weight of the camera added on but nothing too bad.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Price

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Camera Flash

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    Posted . Owned for 6 months when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Great add on flash attachment. Was looking for one for my camera that was at a reasonable price that wouldn't cost an arm and a leg

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Ease of use, Flash

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great!

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Great and easy to use external flash and works great on my nikon d3500!

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Compatibility, Price

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    a good flash

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    the flash fits my canon camera and works well, and the price is good

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Flash

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Camera Flash

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    Posted . Owned for 10 months when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    I had just purchased a Canon camera to use for taking pictures the old school way. Flash works perfect

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Cons mentioned:
    Battery life

    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Did what it had to do.

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    The flash was useful in a pinch, and managed to help me get my job done when I really need a quick bounce-flash. My only complaint would be how fast it eats up batteries, but hey...it's a bounce flash. It's going to happen.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Performance

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Happy

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    Posted . Owned for 2 months when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Im so glad it turns out just right. But sometimes it disconnected and connected. You may have to turn back off and on. The lights is great but not for professional photographers. Just beginner.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Cons mentioned:
    Weight

    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Good but heavy

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    Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    It does it's job but has few cons. It's a TTL flash and works well but it's very very heavy. With 4 AA batteries and the item itself being heavy it's a rock. Can be used on a tripod where you do not have to hold it while shooting in a master slave combi.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Powerful flash

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    Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Powerful flash with a lot of features for the money.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Price

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Comes in clutch

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    Posted . Owned for 1 year when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Its an excellent, inexpensive camera flash; I love using it in manual mode, and it comes in clutch for my line of work.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Cons mentioned:
    Battery life

    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Good flash

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    Posted . Owned for 2 months when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    The flash works well but the batteries drained a lot quicker than I expected them too based on the box

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Excellent flash at an affordable cost!

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    Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    I take pictures of family to preserve memories for future members since I wish I had pictures of my family elders. With that said, I am by no means a professional photographer so this may be an invalid opinion on the flash, but regardless I will tell you my experience with it thus far (a month). This flash has allowed me to take very good pictures of small family functions (due to covid). My pictures are beautiful...clear and bright. I will say a couple of times too bright, but I blame myself for that since I have never taken a photography class or youtube'd self-help videos. For me, this affordable flash is an excellent value and I am very happy with my purchase.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Ease of use, Price

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great for photography

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Easy to use and affordable flash. Definitely worth the price

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Ease of use

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great flash for Canon

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    Posted . Owned for 5 months when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Using this flash with my Canon 40D after my original flash was lost in a move. I needed this quickly to use at an unexpected event and am very happy with results. Flash quality is excellent and works great with both my Canon camera bodies. easy to use.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Good deal

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    Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Great flash for the price and takes clean shots with balanced lighting

    I would recommend this to a friend