I am pleased with the flashgun when it arrived yesterday all I have been doing is trying it out to see how it works and it is great. I am also surprised at how much it was as I thought for that sort of money you can't complain.
25.07.2016
What a fantastic Flash this is. I'm delighted with it all round. Easy to use out of the box, but plenty for me to be able to do manually when I learn how. Highly recommend.
24.07.2016
This product arrived in it's own box free from damage and feels like a premium product on opening.It has a well bullt carry case included that offers great protection. As for the flash itself i try not to use the flash normally because i think most will agree they are a horrible thing. This flash light however is excellent, yes you can use it as a normal flash light and point it directly in the face of the person you are photographing causing them to pull a face and ruin the picture. Or you can angle it up or even set it to the side on it's own stand alone mount so that it lights up the space rather than specifically the object/person being photographed. That way it produces a much better picture as you get the additonal light you need with much less of the glare and pulled faces.It isn't complicated to use at all and for the basic uses can be plugged in turned on and uses worked out with 5-10 minutes of experimenting. However to get the best out of it there were some additional features that i only found on reading the manual such as the high speed burst mode, great for capturing a moving object.As a low budget flash you wouldn't know. The company have provided a fantastic product with a number of features for this bounce flash, which is so much better than a regular ghastly flash and am enjoying the experience being new to using one and working out the best ways to improve my skills.
15.05.2016
This K&F flash is very cheap but it also works very well.It comes with a very useful pouch case that fits the flash perfectly. You can carry the flash outside in this pouch case that also offers a very good protection.I own a Nikon D3200 and this flash fits perfectly. I also tried it with the Canon Eos 1200D of one of my friends without problems.In the packaging is included a stand that offers a mount for the tripod! Amazing. Have a look at akk the photos that I attached to this review.Tha flash is also very easy to use. It has a clear digital screen that also offers a green light that is perfect when you use the flash at night shooting. The speedlight adjusts through 90-270 degrees giving you great scope in your picture taking.I live in Italy. The shipping took 3 days to get delivered and it was carried by Amazon.I'm very satisfied from this order and I will buy for sure other products sold by K&F.
07.05.2016
Works perfect for my use. I have a Canon flash that is comparable and this one is just as good. I would recommend it to others. I have been using it on a stand and an umbrella in the studio for fill light.
07.05.2016
Rating: 4/5Things I like:-Extremely bright full power output-Quiet zoom operation-Sturdy build quality-Straightforward operation-Includes high quality carrying case-Functional high speed sync-Sub 3 second recycle time with beep feedbackThings I don’t like:-Lack of i-TTL / e-TTL mode and automatic zoom-Light output doesn’t fill the frame evenly-No master wireless modeSummary: The KF-570ii is quite a good piece of kit with a decent build quality and bright output. This flash has a lot of power, but it tends to be focused on the center of the image. This means that the flash would be best used in a studio setting as a manual remote flash with a diffuser such as a softbox. You must understand what you are purchasing before you buy: this is a fully manual flash, meaning it will not automatically determine exposure. If you can find a use for a fully manual flash this is a good product to consider.-------Full Review::Build Quality & AppearanceThe KF-570 flash is well built, with a solid plastic frame, smooth head rotation and springy buttons. It doesn’t have much in the way of weatherproofing, but I see a fully manual flash as more of an indoors/studio kit anyways. The screen is easy to read with a bright backlight but only contains minimal information (power output level, zoom and mode). One thing that really stood out to me is how quiet the zoom motor is. I’ve got a few budget flashes lying around and the zoom motor on all of them are at least twice as loud. The quiet motor makes the flash feel a lot higher quality and inspires confidence in its longevity.::FeaturesThe KF-570 is about as basic as they come in terms of features – it is fully manual, meaning no TTL, no automatic zoom and no autofocus assist light. Because of its simplicity, the flash is very easy to operate and the buttons are minimal. It’s straightforward enough to just set up and go. On the plus side, this flash would make a good slave as its wireless mode works flawlessly and it puts out a nice loud indicator beep to let you know when it is recharged. Power can be adjusted in full steps or 1/3 incraments and the zoom ranges from 18mm – 180mm, though at wide angles the light does not fill the entire frame (see ‘power output’ for more information). The head can be tilted 90 degrees and rotated a full 180 for bounce. There’s no button to depress to rotate/tilt, it just goes with a little force.::Power OutputThe flash has bright output, brighter than both my mid-range Nikon and Neewer kits. Unfortunately this comes at a price, with a large hot-spot in the center of the frame. When the flash is zoomed in, the hot spot is far more noticeable, with the light being very focused in the center of the frame. Using the flash at its widest zoom setting with a 50mm lens would fill the frame, but with a 24mm lens and the flash set at 24mm there is a significant vignette effect. Zoomed in past 50mm and the effect goes away, though taking a wide angle photo with the flash zoomed in shows just how bad the effect is. The Nikon and Neewer flash still manage a smooth circle of light whereas the K&F flash has much more scattered hot spots (see attached photo). This flash would be best used in a studio setting with a soft box or other diffuser. Also, the bright output combined with high speed sync makes this a good flash to use in bright daylight situations. Note that the camera is set to the same settings on both the images compared below.::Other NotesThe included carrying case is excellent quality and the flash also comes with a plastic diffuser cover as a nice bonus.::ConclusionA fully manual flash is good for a beginner who would like to learn more about how cameras work or for professionals who are operating a wireless or studio setting where lights do not need to be adjusted often. It’s not as useful in situations where time is of the essence – for example, portrait or event photography. The K&F Concept KF-570ii is a well built flash with a strong output, but the lack TTL function is disappointing.Robert D.DrekiTechPlease note: I received a discount on this product in exchange for an honest review.
28.03.2016
K&F Concept Flash Speed.I used this product with my canon still camera, photo attached.Build Quality.Its medium quality material but is perfectly justified for price. I have seen Sony and other better quality but there are quite pricey. It is made of good plastic material.Usage Experience.• It was easy to fit on the cannon camera.• It was ready to function straight way without adjusting settings• Big LCD Screen to display relevant information• Its manual is well detailed, you can use the level of flash throwing out considering the distance and light of object and surrounding and yes to save battery life too.• There is a comprehensive guide book but I normally prefer to learn while using it :)• Good for beginners, small parties, outside and well lit areas with short distance.• Fully tilt function to focus your light and control the amount the light of flash you throw considering other objects while photographing• I had no speed issues with this flash using my cannon camera.• I took a lot of pictures in many different settings and I never had any heat up issue, I can see it’s a good quality product at this early age.Negatives• Its not like top built quality but it is well worth compared to price.• It's good for starters with short distance photography and well lit area• I had slight compatibility issue with one of canon camera but it was not a massive issue.ConclusionIt is an excellent product for new users or short distance well-lit area but it has given me an excellent photography experience. I also shared this product with my colleague who is a professional photographer. He highly recommend this product to me for my personal and holiday use. He could not find any fault but he recommend some extra accessories and some tips to get best out of this Flash.I will give 4.0/5 compare to big flash gunsOr 5/5 as value for money.
23.03.2016
This is my review of the K&F Concept High Speed Speedlite Flash for Nikon and Canon DSLR cameras. To be honest, before getting this product, I had high expectations – having been a product tester on Amazon for a while now, I understood that $79.99 was a price point that was relatively high in “Amazon currency” as I like to call it. My expectations were met for the most part, with some aspects being surprisingly better and some being worse than expected.Just before I get the review started, I would like to disclose that I am no professional photographer, and I have a beginner to intermediate understanding of photography and cameras. Keep this in mind when reading my review.☯ COMPACT REVIEW▅ ▇ PROS+ Very well-built & robust+ Metal hot shoe lock is secure, but not too tight+ External flash is very secure when lock is tightened+ Feels very nice and solid & heavy in the hand, but not to the point where it’s overweight.+ Built-in bounce card & wide-angle diffuser(wide-angle diffuser is unnecessary for any lens narrower than 18mm)+ 8 steps of manual control with 1/8th stop increments(1/128, 1/64, 1/32, 1/16, 1/8, 1/4, 1/2, and 1/1)+ Very intuitive controls with tactile rubber buttons+ Screen text is CRISP with bright LED backlighting+ Tilts vertically from 0 to 90 degrees+ 270 degree head rotation+ Manual zoom available+ Max 180mm zoom range+ High speed sync: the K&F flash manages to go up to 1/10000s, and with faint lines on 1/20000s.+ 2.9s recycle time+ Features 3 modes: Manual mode, S1 mode, and S2 mode+ S1 mode is SUPER sensitive and fires every time, as long as you give it time to charge.+ S2 mode – will only fire once your master and 1st slave have fired.+ Very nice, high quality fabric pouch included – great for travel & carrying around+EXTREMELY helpful instructions manual – I was able to learn most of the flash’s features during my testing from the manual.+ Blue LED indicator for notifying the user when the flash is charged+ PC Cord Socket available+Charge beep feedback to notify flash is ready for action▁ ▃ CONS- No TTL function- 4 AA batteries required are not included(I got them at my local dollar store for about $2. No big deal.)- No PC Sync cord included- No battery level indicator- No automatic (auto zoom) mode- No master unit control▇▇ VERDICT ▇▇This external flash is perfect for beginning or intermediate photography enthusiasts – the flash offers enough functionality to get some quality shots, at a price point that is reasonable, and then some. I remember a time when I went into a Best Buy store to find out that external flashes for DSLRs from Canon or Nikon or other famous brands cost more than $150 – it’s quite amazing that there’s products like the K&F external flash these days, bringing flattering quality and functionality at an affordable price....***Note that I received this product at a discounted price for testing and review purposes. I aim to produce reviews that are helpful for the average consumer, and also helpful for manufacturers in improving their products. I do NOT promise positive reviews.
23.03.2016
I'm very into my cameras but mainly for video, however, i like the odd bit of photography, but the room of which i shoot in doesn't have the best lighting and have been shooting in some venues lately where there has been little light and I have found recently that a flash has been essential.When it first arrived the box looked nice and premium, getting into the box you are greeted with The flash itself, a protective box, a Mini Stand, a Reflector and a user manual.The flash is really easy to setup and use, the flash requires 4AA batteries which are sadly not included. Once you have inserted the batteries, you mount the flash to your camera and your good to go. You press the shutter button on the camera and it will do it's thing. My first thoughts were that it would take some setting up but i was wrong.The flash is well built and sturdy, it is simply mounted to the hot shoe mount at the top of the camera and is secure when done so.The Speedlight can be angled up and down 90 degrees and the head can also be adjusted left & right 270 degrees so it can be used in different situations.This flash is amazing, it has improved my photography dramatically, There is many different affects and settings you can do with the flash to give the shot a different look/ style, it is also great for shooting in different situations.Overall i love this flash, it is has improved my photography allot and was really easy to use. It is an essential piece of kit to add to your camera gear. Very impressed!
16.03.2016