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Bolt VD-420 Wireless Manual Flash

BH #BOVD420 • MFR #VD-420
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Bolt VD-420 Wireless Manual Flash
Key Features
  • Manual Flash Unit with 8-Stop Range
  • Guide Number: 108.3' at ISO 100
  • Built-In Reflector and Diffuser Panels
  • Included Radio Transmitter has 50' Range
The VD-420 Wireless Manual Flash from Bolt can be used as both a wireless slave and manual on-camera flash, providing plenty of creative options for flash placement. The included transmitter can be used to fire the flash from up to 50' away. The flash's output level can be manually adjusted from 1/128 to full power in eight full-stop increments. An LED provides a visual reference to the output level in bright or low-light environments. Optical wireless slave modes allow additional off-camera triggering for greater control over the light in your setup.
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Does the recommended power pack BOCBP12C work ...

Does the recommended power pack BOCBP12C work with this flash even though the description says it's for Canon?
Asked by: John
The Bolt P12 Compact Battery Pack for Canon Flashes is not a recommended accessory for the Bolt VD-420 Wireless Manual Flash.
Answered by: Boyd H
Date published: 2025-02-09

Does the wireless transmitter require batteries? ...

Does the wireless transmitter require batteries? if so what size?
Asked by: Bret
Bolt VD-420 Wireless transmitter uses an included (23 A 12V) alkaline battery thats replaceble. The battery last about 2 years.
Answered by: Llinelva D
Date published: 2022-11-17

Can this be used on the camera directly without ...

Can this be used on the camera directly without the transmitter?
Asked by: John
Yes, as long as the camera has a hot shoe with a center pin the Bolt VD-420 Wireless Manual Flash should be compatible.
Answered by: Rachael B
Date published: 2024-11-17

Bolt VD-420 Wireless Manual Flash Will it work ...

Bolt VD-420 Wireless Manual Flash Will it work with leica Q3?
Asked by: Jie
The Bolt VD-420 Wireless Manual Flash will work as a manual exposure flash with the Leica Q3.
Answered by: Boyd H
Date published: 2024-03-28

Will it work with a Nikon D3400?

Will it work with a Nikon D3400?
Asked by: Mr.
Yes, Bolt VD-420 Wireless Manual Flash is a universal unit. You can use it on or off the camera hot shoe. Please be aware there is no TTL service, the flash exposure must be set manually.
Answered by: Llinelva D
Date published: 2022-09-14

Will it work with a Z5?

Will it work with a Z5?
Asked by: Wayne
Yes, a end-user must be mindful that this is a all manual unit and there is no TTl metering provided.
Answered by: hectorm
Date published: 2023-01-10

Does this flash have an optical eye for slave ...

Does this flash have an optical eye for slave function? Or can I use it with my old Pocket Wizards?
Asked by: Michael
The Bolt VD-420 Wireless Manual Flash has a radio receiver built-in, and an optical slave mode.
Answered by: Lawrence C
Date published: 2022-08-16

Can the Bolt VD-420 Wireless Manual Flash be used ...

Can the Bolt VD-420 Wireless Manual Flash be used on a Nikon CoolPix P950? Does this flash also have receptacle to attach a flash synchro cord?
Asked by: Stephen
The Bolt VD-420 Wireless Manual Flash will work on the Nikon CoolPix P950 hot shoe. You could use a sync cord with a 3.5 mm connector.
Answered by: Lawrence C
Date published: 2022-08-23
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