Bower SFD18 Digital Slave Flash
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The Bower SFD18 Digital Slave Flash is a powerful and compact slave flash to enhance your images' lighting. The flash works with any camera with a built-in flash. It includes a bracket to attach to your camera. The SFD18 operates with 2 AA Alkaline or NiMH batteries.
- Works with any camera with a built-in flash.
| Guide No. | Not Specified By Manufacturer |
| TTL Dedication | No |
| Bounce Head | Not Specified By Manufacturer |
| Power Source | 2x AA Alkaline, Rechargeable Ni-MH Batteries |
| Dimensions (WxHxD) | 3.5 x 2.25 x 1.0" / 8.89 x 5.72 x 2.54 cm |
| Weight | 2.3 oz / 65 g |
REVIEW SNAPSHOT®
by PowerReviews(based on 14 reviews)
Ratings Distribution
85%
of respondents would recommend this to a friend.
Pros
- Lightweight (6)
- Easy to use (5)
- Consistent output (4)
- Durable (4)
- Versatile (4)
Cons
Best Uses
- Fill flash (5)
- Low light (4)
- General purpose (3)
- Indoors (3)
- Night time (3)
- Reviewer Profile:
- Photo enthusiast (5), Semi-pro photographer (5), Casual photographer (3)
- Was this a gift?:
- No (13)
Most Liked Positive Review
Excellent value for money.
I bought three of these as a birthday present for a friend who's interested in trying out off-camera flash.
I decided to test them out myself to make sure they work and als...Read complete review
I bought three of these as a birthday present for a friend who's interested in trying out off-camera flash.
I decided to test them out myself to make sure they work and also because I was curious about how well they work.
I can report that they're great! They work exactly how I expected them to work: they are slave flashes triggered by the camera's built-in flash.
First things first though, they are not TTL. So, the camera has no control over the output of these flashes. That's not a bad thing - it's just something to be aware of.
If what you need is a some extra flash when taking photos at parties or dinner, these would be a great choice.
They also work pretty well for portraiture, still-life and strobist uses. You just need to control the amount of light these flashes contribute to your photo by adjusting the camera's aperture (or ISO if necessary).
Also, you can just move the flash closer or farther away. You can bounce the flash off walls or other things too.
The recharge time seemed fine - I didn't find myself waiting for them to recharge.
They have a switch that allows you to set their behaviour in terms of when they fire. There aren't any instructions but it's not hard to try out each of the settings. I found that the first setting, S1, worked when my camera's flash mode (a Nikon D90) was set to Manual. S3 worked when my camera's flash mode was set to TTL.
They haven't the sturdiest construction ever and a couple of times I realized that one of them wasn't working because the batteries weren't making contact with the metal contacts. I just shook it a little and it was fine.
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Most Liked Negative Review
Inexpensive, but you get what you pay .
Came with no instructions as to what S1, S2, S3, S4 were about, or even how to use it. Taking the limited instructions, I could not find out why the flash worked ...Read complete review
Came with no instructions as to what S1, S2, S3, S4 were about, or even how to use it. Taking the limited instructions, I could not find out why the flash worked sometimes, and other times not at all-even though the flash signaled it was ready with the solid red indicator on the back.
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Pros
- Consistent Output
- Durable
- Easy To Use
- Fast Recycling
- Lightweight
- Powerful Output
- Versatile
Cons
Best Uses
- Fill Flash
- General Use
- Portraits
Comments about Bower SFD18 Digital Slave Flash:
does what the description said it would, it does what i intended it to do, im very satisfied.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Consistent Output
- Lightweight
- Versatile
Cons
- Slow Recycling
Best Uses
- Fill Flash
- Location shoots
Comments about Bower SFD18 Digital Slave Flash:
Just got 2 of these for use as fill and when on location. I was surprised by the reliability of these little flashes... So I hooked them up with a flashmeter to measure them, and they were surprisingly consistent. Very much so actually. They are not very powerful, but excellent for fills and when shooting on location as their weight is next to nothing. On the negative side they are a little slow on recycling.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Durable
- Powerful
Cons
Best Uses
- Indoors
- Low Light
Comments about Bower SFD18 Digital Slave Flash:
I use this to photograph components in an industrial setting - mostly steel and concrete, lots of bad lighting situations. This flash works with all our cameras in a harsh use environment and keeps on going.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Durable
- Good Color Value
- It is nice and small
- Powerful
Cons
Best Uses
- Low Light
- Night Time
Comments about Bower SFD18 Digital Slave Flash:
as a caver I need all the light I can get in my pictures,this little jewel fired every time with litterally no wait time.Im very happy with the cost.I recomend this little flash to anyone in the business,it works great thanks B&H!
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Attach Securely
- easy to carry
- Uses regular batteries
Cons
- Lack of instructions
Best Uses
- Indoors
- Low Light
- Night Time
Comments about Bower SFD18 Digital Slave Flash:
Don't expect miracles but for the price this flash does a very good job. It requires a little getting used to know what setting to use according to your camera. Easy to carry and you can take a spare set of batteries if you expect heavy use, instead of being dependent on built-in rechargeables like other models. It fills where needed.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- It works very good
Cons
- NONE
Best Uses
- Small digital cameras
Comments about Bower SFD18 Digital Slave Flash:
Good for digital cameras that does not have hot shoes
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- inexpensive
Cons
- Flimsy
- Not TTL
Best Uses
- Indoors
- Low Light
- Night Time
Comments about Bower SFD18 Digital Slave Flash:
I bought three of these as a birthday present for a friend who's interested in trying out off-camera flash.
I decided to test them out myself to make sure they work and also because I was curious about how well they work.
I can report that they're great! They work exactly how I expected them to work: they are slave flashes triggered by the camera's built-in flash.
First things first though, they are not TTL. So, the camera has no control over the output of these flashes. That's not a bad thing - it's just something to be aware of.
If what you need is a some extra flash when taking photos at parties or dinner, these would be a great choice.
They also work pretty well for portraiture, still-life and strobist uses. You just need to control the amount of light these flashes contribute to your photo by adjusting the camera's aperture (or ISO if necessary).
Also, you can just move the flash closer or farther away. You can bounce the flash off walls or other things too.
The recharge time seemed fine - I didn't find myself waiting for them to recharge.
They have a switch that allows you to set their behaviour in terms of when they fire. There aren't any instructions but it's not hard to try out each of the settings. I found that the first setting, S1, worked when my camera's flash mode (a Nikon D90) was set to Manual. S3 worked when my camera's flash mode was set to TTL.
They haven't the sturdiest construction ever and a couple of times I realized that one of them wasn't working because the batteries weren't making contact with the metal contacts. I just shook it a little and it was fine.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
Cons
Best Uses
Comments about Bower SFD18 Digital Slave Flash:
I have no complaints with this product as it does exactly what it is supposed to do. I'm very much a beginner so I don't need any bells and whistles and would not know what the different setting do but it flashes when my camera flashes so I'm happy with the product.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Consistent Output
- Easy To Use
- Fast Recycling
- Lightweight
Cons
- Weak Output
Best Uses
- General Use
Comments about Bower SFD18 Digital Slave Flash:
Works as well as you would expect for the price. It lacks any sort of detailed control, but you get what you pay for. All-in-all, great for someone who doesn't wish too spend too much for a simple slave.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Simple
Cons
- Light
Best Uses
- Fill Flash
Comments about Bower SFD18 Digital Slave Flash:
I luv my Slave Flash, it adds greatly to my night photography!
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Easy To Use
- Lightweight
- Versatile
Cons
Best Uses
- Fill Flash
- General Use
Comments about Bower SFD18 Digital Slave Flash:
Inexpensive, works well.
Pros
- Consistent Output
- Durable
- Easy To Use
- Lightweight
- Versatile
Cons
Best Uses
Comments about Bower SFD18 Digital Slave Flash:
I have used this product again and again and would recommend it to others who are starting to take photography seriously.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Fast Recycling
- Useful bracket
Cons
Best Uses
- None
Comments about Bower SFD18 Digital Slave Flash:
Came with no instructions as to what S1, S2, S3, S4 were about, or even how to use it. Taking the limited instructions, I could not find out why the flash worked sometimes, and other times not at all-even though the flash signaled it was ready with the solid red indicator on the back.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Easy To Use
- Lightweight
Cons
Best Uses
- Fill Flash
- Night Photography
- Portraits
Comments about Bower SFD18 Digital Slave Flash:
I bought this flach for times when I need just that little extra lighting. Mostly for indoor group shots. They work great.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
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What's in the Box
- Flash Bracket With Universal Hot Shoe Mount
- 1-Year Limited Warranty
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