Compact sufficient to slot in the palm of the hand, the Spark Z3 combines clever TTL automation and exact handbook management to craft customized lighting results with cinematic precision.
Accessible in devoted variations for Nikon (Z3-N) and Fujifilm (Z3-F), with Sony (Z3-S) and Canon (Z3-C) variations coming quickly, guaranteeing broad system compatibility for creators worldwide, the Viltrox Spark Z3 TTL On-camera Flash isn’t just a flash: it’s a inventive assertion piece for immediately’s photographers and content material creators.
The Spark Z3 blends, Viltrox claims, “cutting-edge lighting efficiency” with a matte metallic physique, accented with geometric traces and a translucent “gentle core,” that displays a futuristic Cyber Mech aesthetic. Accessible in Gunmetal Grey and Tundra Inexperienced, its light-weight but sturdy construction blends power with type, making it each a software and an announcement piece.
Viltrox unveiled the Spark Z3 at IBC2025, the place the corporate additionally introduced a various portfolio of upcoming merchandise, together with new autofocus lenses, and clever optical options designed to reinforce inventive workflows. The flash, now accessible, options TTL Auto Mode the place pre-flash metering intelligently balances gentle output for pure fill, letting novices seize excellent pictures immediately, and a M Handbook Mode for inventive management, which fine-tunes brightness throughout a 7-level energy vary (1/64–1/1) to craft customized lighting results with cinematic precision.
Viltrox says that “whether or not capturing portraits at golden hour, neon-lit road scenes, or low-light interiors, Spark Z3 ensures balanced illumination that highlights each topic and environment with readability and depth”. The 26Ws output with 7-stop adjustment delivers versatility for stills, portraits, and inventive scenes whereas the 1-second full-power recycle ensures uninterrupted capturing and decisive second seize. Viltrox provides that “as much as 650 full-power flashes per cost preserve inspiration flowing, with USB-C 70-minute quick charging and assist for charging whereas in use.”
Designed as an on-camera flash, the Viltrox Spark Z3 options built-in optical triggering for versatile off-camera setups, with two modes:
- S1 Sync Set off Mode: Wi-fi multi-flash triggering for studio-style creativity.
- S2 Anti-Preflash Mode: Prevents pre-flash interference, guaranteeing steady leads to advanced lighting setups.
Weighing solely 144g and measuring 78.4 × 67.2 × 55.9mm, the Spark Z3 slips simply right into a pocket or bag, making it the proper companion for journey, road, or occasion pictures. Compact but highly effective, it redefines what a pocket flash can obtain.
