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Neewer 10100918 NW420-C Mini TTL Flash Speedlite Canon

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Neewer 10100918 NW420-C Mini TTL Flash Speedlite Canon

Name: Neewer 10100918 NW420-C Mini TTL Flash Speedlite Canon
Brand: Neewer
SKU: 10100918

★★★★★4.0 (17 reviews)

2500mAh

GN36 power in a compact TTL body — the NW420-C brings HSS, wireless multi-group control, and 270° bounce to Canon shooters who need versatile light in a small kit.

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Overview

The Neewer NW420-C is a Canon-dedicated TTL mini speedlite that packages a professional feature set — high-speed sync, stroboscopic mode, 2.4GHz wireless multi-group control, and a fully articulated bounce head — into a compact form factor suited for travel kits, run-and-gun event work, and photographers who want a capable second or third unit without the bulk of a full-size flash. The GN36 (ISO 100, 105mm) guide number is honest for a mini unit: strong enough for close-to-mid-distance portrait and event work, but not a replacement for a GN58+ flagship flash when maximum daylight power is the priority. The 5600K ±200K color temperature is stable across the power range, which matters for consistency when mixing flash with ambient or multiple-flash setups. Focal length auto-zooms from 24mm to 105mm to match the flash spread to your lens, minimizing wasted light and improving guide number efficiency at longer focal lengths.

For Canon mirrorless and DSLR photographers, the NW420-C's most operationally significant feature is the combination of HSS at 1/8000s and the 2.4GHz Q wireless system. HSS breaks the sync speed ceiling that would otherwise force you to stop down in bright outdoor conditions when shooting fill flash — essential for wide-aperture portrait work in direct sun. The Q wireless system allows the NW420-C to work as a master or slave in a three-group network with 32 channels and 99 IDs, giving you independent TTL or manual power control over each group from a single QPro-C transmitter. The bounce head's 270° rotation and 90° upward / 7° downward tilt range handles every practical bounce geometry — ceiling, side wall, reflector — and the included diffuser, wide-angle panel, and built-in reflector give you direct softening options without additional modifiers. For photographers building a compact, wireless-capable Canon flash system, the NW420-C is a functionally complete unit at a price point that makes multiple-unit investment realistic.

Key Features

【Compact Size Yet Impressive Power】 With an optimized flash head and fresnel lens, this mini NW420-C speedlite has a brilliant light gathering ability and even light distribution in all directions. GN36 guide number (ISO100, 105mm) and 5600K (±200K) stable color temperature provide consistent flash outputs. Focal length is automatically or manually adjustable from 24mm to 105mm

【Multiple Flash Control Modes】 The speedlite features TTL, manual (M), and stroboscopic (Multi) modes, 1/350–1/20000s flash duration, 0.1–2.2s recycling time, exposure compensation, 1/8000s high speed sync (HSS), front & rear curtain sync, and S1/S2 optical control modes. The maximum number of stroboscopic flashes is 90 at 90Hz for freezing a sequence of movements

【2.4GHz Wireless Q System】 With 3 groups (A/B/C), 32 channels (1-32), and 99 ID (1-99), the speedlite is compatible with QPro-C TTL transmitters (not included). It can be used as a master/slave unit to control other flashes in a transmission range of 98.4'/30m (unobstructed). The uniform and stable illumination helps innovate flash photography, and it supports firmware update via a micro USB port

【Adjustable Bouncing Angles】 The head with 270° rotation and 7° down/90° up tilts can bounce flashes for diffused and natural effects. The diffuser, wide angle diffuser panel, and inbuilt reflector soften flashes and make eyes sparkle in portrait photography. Other features include an HD LCD screen, custom standby settings, automatic focus switch, backlight control, and wireless IDs

【Compatible with Canon Cameras】 Compatible with Canon R6 R5 R3 R M6 850D 800D/T7i 760D/T6s 750D/T6i 650D 600D 7D Mark II 7D 6D Mark II 6D 5D Mark IV/III/II 1D Mark III 1DX 550D 500D 450D 90D 80D 70D 60D 50D 1100D 77D SL3/250D T7/1500D 2000D T100/3000D 4000D cameras. Powered by 2x 2500mAh NiMH batteries (sold separately), the speedlite ensures 210 full power flashes for outdoor shooting(NOT compatible with RP R50)

Specifications

Guide Number

GN36 (ISO100, 105mm)

Color Temperature

5600K (±200K)

Focal Length Adjustment

24mm to 105mm (automatic or manual)

Flash Modes

TTL, Manual (M), Stroboscopic (Multi), S1/S2 Optical

Flash Duration

1/350–1/20000s

Recycling Time

0.1–2.2s

High-Speed Sync (HSS)

1/8000s

Wireless System

2.4GHz Q System

Wireless Groups

3 (A/B/C)

Wireless Channels

32 (1-32)

Wireless IDs

99 (1-99)

Wireless Transmission Range

98.4'/30m (unobstructed)

Head Rotation

270°

Head Tilt

7° down / 90° up

Power Source

2x 2500mAh NiMH batteries (sold separately)

Full Power Flashes

210

Firmware Update

Via micro USB port

Pros & Cons

👍 Pros

270° horizontal rotation combined with 7° downward and 90° upward tilt gives this compact head the full bounce geometry of a full-size speedlite — you can work the walls and ceiling from any camera orientation.
HSS at 1/8000s enables outdoor fill flash at wide apertures against bright backgrounds — the kind of shallow-depth-of-field portraits that a standard sync-limited flash cannot achieve in direct sun.
Stroboscopic mode firing up to 90 flashes at 90Hz is a genuine creative tool for motion-sequence photography that most flashes in this size and price category omit entirely.
2.4GHz Q system with 3 groups, 32 channels, and 99 IDs supports complex multi-flash setups with group-level power control from a single transmitter.
Micro USB firmware update port means Neewer can push compatibility updates — extending the flash's useful life as new Canon bodies release.

👎 Cons

Not compatible with the EOS RP or R50 — a notable gap given how widely those entry-level mirrorless bodies are in current use among Canon shooters.
QPro-C TTL transmitter required for wireless master control is sold separately, adding to the system cost for photographers setting up the Q wireless network for the first time.
GN36 output limits working distance at full HSS power — in bright outdoor conditions, effective TTL range with HSS active drops significantly below the rated guide number.
Batteries are not included — NiMH AAs must be sourced separately, and the flash cannot operate on standard alkaline AAs without reduced performance and slower recycle times.
The compact form factor means no built-in wide-panel extends to cover focal lengths wider than 24mm — a limitation when shooting with ultra-wide lenses.

Frequently Asked Questions

Which Canon camera bodies are confirmed compatible, and are there any notable exclusions?

The NW420-C supports TTL communication with a broad Canon lineup including the R6, R5, R3, R, M6, and EOS DSLR bodies from the 5D Mark II through current 90D, 80D, and 7D Mark II. Critically, it is NOT compatible with the EOS RP or R50 — if you shoot either of those bodies, the TTL and HSS functions will not operate correctly. Manual mode will still fire the flash, but automated exposure integration won't work.

Does the GN36 rating mean this flash is underpowered for outdoor fill or portrait work?

GN36 (ISO 100, 105mm) is a legitimate working guide number for a mini speedlite — it means at 10 feet you're operating around f/3.6 at ISO 100 on full power. For close to mid-distance portraits (5–15 feet), environmental fill in overcast conditions, and indoor event work, GN36 delivers usable output. In direct sun at midday distances beyond 15 feet, you'll be pushing the flash near full power. HSS at 1/8000s further reduces effective power, so outdoor HSS portraits benefit from keeping subjects closer or supplementing with a second unit.

How does the 2.4GHz Q wireless system work in practice on a multi-flash shoot?

The NW420-C can act as either a master or slave unit within the Q system. As a slave, it responds to a QPro-C TTL transmitter (sold separately) or another compatible master flash. You can place up to three groups (A, B, C) across 32 channels and 99 IDs, allowing complex multi-light setups with independent power control per group. The 30-meter unobstructed range covers most studio and event floor layouts without line-of-sight issues.

What batteries does the NW420-C require, and how many full-power flashes can I expect?

The flash is powered by two AA-format 2500mAh NiMH batteries (sold separately — not included). Neewer rates it at 210 full-power flashes per charge. Recycling time ranges from 0.1 seconds at low power to 2.2 seconds at full power. For sustained high-volume shooting (weddings, press events), carrying a spare set of charged NiMH batteries is recommended.

Can the bounce head tilt downward as well as upward, and how does that affect portrait work?

Yes — the head tilts 7° downward in addition to the standard 90° upward range, and rotates 270° horizontally. The downward tilt is useful when the flash is mounted on a low camera angle and you need to aim the head back toward a subject at eye level. The 270° horizontal rotation allows bounce off side walls in portrait orientation without remounting the flash.