Sunpak PF20XD Auto/Manual Digital Slave Flash (Guide No. 66'/20 m at 24mm)
The Sunpak PF20XD Auto/Manual Digital Slave Flash is an ultra-compact slave-trigger flash that comes with different slave-modes so that it's compatible with almost any digital compact camera. It is compact enough to easily fit into your jacket pocket. The unit is designed for use with cameras that don't feature a hot shoe and includes a bracket that allows the unit to be attached to the side of the camera.
This flash is designed to cover the normal focal length of 24mm (in 35mm format). It works as a slave flash with 3 automatic f-stops, or can be controlled by manually cutting back on the power output (1/4, 1/8, 1/16 & 1/32).
- Compact and lightweight slave flash, ideal for "point-n-shoot" style digital cameras
- Instant correction keys allow for easy and fast correction to settings
| Type | Shoe mount |
| Guide No. | 66' (20 m) at 24mm |
| Angle of Coverage | 84° (24mm lens in 35mm format) |
| Auto f/Stops | Yes; f/2.8, 4, and 5.6 |
| Vari-Power | Yes; 1/4, 1/8, 1/16 and 1/32 |
| TTL Dedication | No |
| Slave Mode |
Slave-mode with simultaneous triggering Slave-mode with preflash suppression |
| Bounce Head | No |
| Swivel Head | No |
| Zoom Head | No |
| Off Camera Terminal | No |
| Recycle Time |
Based on fresh batteries & full power: 5 Seconds with NiMH batteries 9 Seconds with alkaline batteries |
| Power Source | 2 x AAA alkaline, NiMH, and NiCad |
| Dimensions | 2.3 x 3.1 x 1.1" (58 x 78 x 29mm) WxHxD |
| Weight | 3.5 oz (100g) |
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by PowerReviews(based on 19 reviews)
Ratings Distribution
83%
of respondents would recommend this to a friend.
Pros
- Lightweight (18)
- Easy to use (16)
- Durable (7)
- Reliable (6)
Cons
- Not functional (4)
Best Uses
- Travel (8)
- Portraits (7)
- Everyday (4)
- Macro photography (4)
- Studio (3)
- Reviewer Profile:
- Enthusiast (13), Professional (3)
- Was this a gift?:
- No (11)
Most Liked Positive Review
Dark Horse
To appreciate this, you've got to understand what this is. It's not designed to be your main flash. It's sold as a fill=in helper flash for point and shoots. Don't know how ...Read complete review
To appreciate this, you've got to understand what this is. It's not designed to be your main flash. It's sold as a fill=in helper flash for point and shoots. Don't know how well it works for that.
I bought and use it as a (slightly) larger version of a slave flash for my DSLR, and an emergency flash. If you need a simple out camera accent/fill/rim/Strobist light, this is a better deal than the Morris slaves; more power, and adjustable output power. It's not super powerful, but if you just need to add some modeling or separation, or fill in a shadow,it does the job. And the slave can be configure to ignore the preflash of most cameras TTL flashes which makes means you can go really light weight and use it to punch up your pictures taken with on camera flash.
Points deducted for not having a 1/2 power option, bounce, or some sort of stand.
Also, note the specifications say it takes 2 AA batteries; this is wrong, they're AAAs.
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Most Liked Negative Review
Works OK except in daylight
Bought a pair of these to use on a bracket as macro lights. It works really well in indoor light or on cloudy days, but the slave will not fire at all in full ...Read complete review
Bought a pair of these to use on a bracket as macro lights. It works really well in indoor light or on cloudy days, but the slave will not fire at all in full daylight, even in the shade.
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Pros
- Easy To Use
- Inexpensive
- Lightweight
- Lots of flexibility
- Reliable
Cons
- Not industrial strength
Best Uses
- Everyday use
- Home
- Portraits
- Traveling
Comments about Sunpak PF20XD Auto/Manual Digital Slave Flash (Guide No. 66'/20 m at 24mm):
I bought this specifically to use with my Fuji X100. I wanted a small flash that was more powerful and flexible then the built-in flash and this really fits the bill. For [$] you cannot beat this little unit. Don't get me wrong, it is not industrial strength, i.e. handle with care but it is really small and lots of options. I have several Sunpak flashes and they build some good products as long as you careful and don't bang them around. I could buy 4 of these for what a Fuji flash of similar capability cost.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Durable
- Easy To Use
- Lightweight
Cons
Best Uses
Comments about Sunpak PF20XD Auto/Manual Digital Slave Flash (Guide No. 66'/20 m at 24mm):
This flash works fine for me, but watch out for the on-off switch sliding into the "on" position in your camera bag and draining the batteries. This happened a couple of times with my first one, which I recently misplaced, and just happened once again on the brand-new unit that I bought as a replacement. It doesn't take much for the switch to move!
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Easy To Use
- Lightweight
Cons
Best Uses
Comments about Sunpak PF20XD Auto/Manual Digital Slave Flash (Guide No. 66'/20 m at 24mm):
Easy, hand-holdable flash with pre-flash synch and auto exposure features. Great with P&S cameras with built-in flash - acts as a slave if desired.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Easy To Use
- Lightweight
Cons
- Not Durable
- Not Functional
- Poor Design
Best Uses
- Macro Photography
- Portraits
Comments about Sunpak PF20XD Auto/Manual Digital Slave Flash (Guide No. 66'/20 m at 24mm):
The switch that controls flash output failed on the first shoot. Trying to exchange. I hope the next one is more reliable.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Durable
- Easy To Use
- Lightweight
- Reliable
Cons
Best Uses
- Traveling
Comments about Sunpak PF20XD Auto/Manual Digital Slave Flash (Guide No. 66'/20 m at 24mm):
Excellent product and price
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Easy To Use
- Lightweight
Cons
- Not Functional
Best Uses
Comments about Sunpak PF20XD Auto/Manual Digital Slave Flash (Guide No. 66'/20 m at 24mm):
Bought a pair of these to use on a bracket as macro lights. It works really well in indoor light or on cloudy days, but the slave will not fire at all in full daylight, even in the shade.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Easy To Use
- Lightweight
Cons
- Not Functional
Best Uses
- Everyday use
- Traveling
Comments about Sunpak PF20XD Auto/Manual Digital Slave Flash (Guide No. 66'/20 m at 24mm):
Looking for a super compact Flash with manual control. This unit is great for that, but.,, didn't work reliably with my Canon60d as a slave, and wasn't triggered by my Cactus v2 radio remotes.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Easy To Use
- Lightweight
Cons
Best Uses
- Macro Photography
- Studio
- Traveling
Comments about Sunpak PF20XD Auto/Manual Digital Slave Flash (Guide No. 66'/20 m at 24mm):
I use this flash for Microscopy . It is just the right size . Has has enough power. Great deal for the money.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Easy To Use
- Lightweight
Cons
Best Uses
- Portraits
- Studio
Comments about Sunpak PF20XD Auto/Manual Digital Slave Flash (Guide No. 66'/20 m at 24mm):
I own a Canon Rebel Xti and I've wanted to be completely wireless with my optical slave flashes. However, the pre-flash from the onboard flash can't be disabled so I had to have at least one of my flashes wired to the camera. The PF20XD fits my needs perfectly. It is a simple flash that triggers my optical slaves. It is good timing too because my onboard flash hasn't been working lately, although the hotshoe still works. I like how it has simple controls to dial the flash down. For the price it is great. It'd be nice if it was a tad smaller, but really, I can't complain.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Durable
- Easy To Use
- Lightweight
- Reliable
Cons
Best Uses
- Everyday use
Comments about Sunpak PF20XD Auto/Manual Digital Slave Flash (Guide No. 66'/20 m at 24mm):
Does everything it says. Small, nice flash output for its size, well-built, with the multiple auto settings and the diffuser screen built it, what more can you want?
I use it for fill flash but I have used it as my primary with no problems.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Durable
- Easy To Use
- Lightweight
Cons
Best Uses
- Portraits
- Traveling
Comments about Sunpak PF20XD Auto/Manual Digital Slave Flash (Guide No. 66'/20 m at 24mm):
I use two of these as kickers and one for background fill for location portraits with a Canon G3. They have plenty of power for the purpose. Only negative is that the camera preflash isn't always recognized so it takes a couple of test shots to know whether to set the slave mode to "preflash" or "single flash". Once set, they work fine.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Durable
- Easy To Use
- Lightweight
- Reliable
Cons
- None
Best Uses
- Portraits
Comments about Sunpak PF20XD Auto/Manual Digital Slave Flash (Guide No. 66'/20 m at 24mm):
I was leary about getting this little flash, but [...] It worked! I spent hours and days trying to get 2 other slave flashes to work and then tried fill lights (too yellow). I have a canon powershot G5 and this little guy did the trick. I set it to Pre flash and it fires everytime to get rid of those pesky shadows.
Pros
Cons
- Not Functional
Best Uses
- Studio
Comments about Sunpak PF20XD Auto/Manual Digital Slave Flash (Guide No. 66'/20 m at 24mm):
This is a fixed output flash and useless with automatic cameras unless you want to do setup shots varying the flash intensity until a shot comes out right. Change the lighting or location and you get to do it all over again. No point/shoot compatibility at all.
Pros
- Durable
- Easy To Use
- Lightweight
- Reliable
Cons
- Uses AAA batteries
Best Uses
- Macro Photography
- Traveling
Comments about Sunpak PF20XD Auto/Manual Digital Slave Flash (Guide No. 66'/20 m at 24mm):
This is not the most powerful flash (which is understood before you buy it), this unit is extremely small, light and portable. Very easy to affix to any surface with a rubber band. Configuration was a breeze and within moments had it set up to work perfectly with my D80 and Nikon's CLS system. The only negative is that is uses AAA batteries, not AA as stated in the manual.
Pros
- Durable
- Easy To Use
- Lightweight
- Reliable
Cons
Best Uses
- Everyday use
- Home
- Traveling
Comments about Sunpak PF20XD Auto/Manual Digital Slave Flash (Guide No. 66'/20 m at 24mm):
I bought this to help achieve better indoor photos at family gatherings. I just leave it on a high shelf, forget about it, and let it work. It works well with my Canon G11, since I can just dial down the exposure compensation a couple of stops and get great pictures. The power settings and built in diffuser also give you a nice range of options.
Pros
- Inexpensive
- Lightweight
- Value
Cons
- Adjustability
Best Uses
- Portraits
- Strobism
- Traveling
Comments about Sunpak PF20XD Auto/Manual Digital Slave Flash (Guide No. 66'/20 m at 24mm):
To appreciate this, you've got to understand what this is. It's not designed to be your main flash. It's sold as a fill=in helper flash for point and shoots. Don't know how well it works for that.
I bought and use it as a (slightly) larger version of a slave flash for my DSLR, and an emergency flash. If you need a simple out camera accent/fill/rim/Strobist light, this is a better deal than the Morris slaves; more power, and adjustable output power. It's not super powerful, but if you just need to add some modeling or separation, or fill in a shadow,it does the job. And the slave can be configure to ignore the preflash of most cameras TTL flashes which makes means you can go really light weight and use it to punch up your pictures taken with on camera flash.
Points deducted for not having a 1/2 power option, bounce, or some sort of stand.
Also, note the specifications say it takes 2 AA batteries; this is wrong, they're AAAs.
Pros
- Easy To Use
- Lightweight
Cons
Best Uses
- Macro Photography
Comments about Sunpak PF20XD Auto/Manual Digital Slave Flash (Guide No. 66'/20 m at 24mm):
I use two of these as slave flashes for my Canon Powershot G7. It is perfect for my needs (photographing frogs) with adjustable flash intensity and slave capabilities. Would prefer AA batteries, but sue of common batteries (AAA) is good.
Pros
- Easy To Use
- Fast Recycling
- Great vaue
- Lightweight
- Quiet
Cons
- Can't tilt flash head
Best Uses
- Fill Flash
- General Use
- Night Photography
- Parties
- Portraits
Comments about Sunpak PF20XD Auto/Manual Digital Slave Flash (Guide No. 66'/20 m at 24mm):
Bought this flash for my Ricoh GRD2 but have also used on on my Canon SD800 and Nikon D80 and D50. Small and simple to use, this is a great little flash when I don't want to lug around my much larger and heavier Nikon SB800. The head doesn't swivel but the built in diffuser is a nice touch.
Pros
- Consistent Output
- Easily Interchangeable
- Fast Recycling
- Lightweight
- Quiet
Cons
Best Uses
- General Use
Comments about Sunpak PF20XD Auto/Manual Digital Slave Flash (Guide No. 66'/20 m at 24mm):
The PF 20XD Sunpak slave flash was recommended to me by a professional photographer. It meets my personal needs perfectly. I use it with my Ricoh camera. It is powerful enough and easy to use for an amateur like me. I am very satisfied with it.
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