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Neewer NW561 Flash Speedlite Kit Wireless Trigger

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Affordable manual flash kit with wireless trigger for multi-brand camera compatibility and creative off-camera lighting.

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Overview

The Neewer NW561 Flash Speedlite Kit pairs a manual speedlight with a 2.4GHz wireless trigger system, delivering a complete off-camera lighting package at a budget-friendly price. The NW561 flash offers a guide number of 35 at ISO 100 and 35mm, with manual power adjustment ranging from 1/128 to full output across 22 fine-tuning steps in 0.3EV increments. Its head tilts from -7 to 90 degrees and rotates up to 180 degrees, giving photographers the ability to bounce light for softer, more flattering results. Four flash modes — Manual, Multi, S1 optical slave, and S2 optical slave — cover a range of creative and practical shooting scenarios, while a 5500K color temperature ensures consistent, daylight-balanced output.

The included FC-16 wireless trigger operates on 2.4GHz frequency with 16 selectable channels, supporting sync speeds up to 1/250 second at distances up to 100 meters. Its 3-in-1 design works as a wireless remote for the camera shutter, speedlite trigger, and studio flash trigger. The kit ships with C1/C3 cords for Canon and N1/N3 cords for Nikon bodies, along with a hot shoe-mounted receiver. Safety features on the flash include over-temperature protection and an auto power-saving mode. The NW561 also includes a PC sync port and external charging port for added versatility. Powered by 4 AA batteries with a recycle time of 2.9 seconds, the flash is rated for 100 to 1,500 firings per set of batteries depending on power level.

Specifications

Flash Model
NW-561
Guide Number
35 (ISO 100, 35mm)
Flash Modes
M / MULTI / S1 / S2
Flash Power Range
1/128 to 1/1 (0.3EV steps, 22 levels)
Flash Duration
1/200 to 1/20000 seconds
Recycle Time
2.9 seconds
Color Temperature
5500K
Vertical Tilt
-7° to 90°
Horizontal Rotation
0° to 180°
Flash Power
4 x AA batteries (not included)
Firings Per Charge
100–1,500
Ports
Hot shoe, PC sync, external charging
Wireless Trigger Model
FC-16
Trigger Frequency
2.4GHz
Trigger Channels
16
Max Sync Speed
1/250s
Trigger Operating Distance
Up to 100m
Trigger Power
2 x AAA batteries each (transmitter and receiver)
Included Cords
C1/C3 (Canon), N1/N3 (Nikon)

Pros & Cons

👍 Pros

  • Wide multi-brand compatibility covers Canon, Nikon, Sony, Fujifilm, Olympus, Pentax, and Panasonic hot shoe cameras
  • Includes a 16-channel 2.4GHz wireless trigger with up to 100m range for reliable off-camera flash
  • Fine flash power control with 22 adjustment levels from 1/128 to full power in 0.3EV steps
  • Tilting and swiveling head enables versatile bounce flash for softer, more natural lighting
  • Built-in S1/S2 optical slave modes provide a second wireless triggering option without the radio trigger

👎 Cons

  • Manual-only flash with no TTL metering, requiring users to dial in power settings for each shot
  • Fixed zoom head lacks automatic or manual zoom adjustment to match lens focal length
  • Recycle time of 2.9 seconds at full power can slow down rapid shooting sequences
  • Requires six total batteries across the flash and trigger units, none of which are included
  • Build quality reflects the budget price point with an all-plastic housing

Frequently Asked Questions

The NW561 works with Canon, Nikon, Panasonic, Olympus, Pentax, Fujifilm, and Sony cameras equipped with a standard Mi hot shoe. The FC-16 trigger includes C1/C3 cords for Canon and N1/N3 cords for Nikon.
No, the NW561 is a manual flash only. It supports M, MULTI, S1, and S2 modes. You will need to set flash power manually, which ranges from 1/128 to full power in 0.3EV increments.
The FC-16 transmitter has an operating distance of up to 100 meters outdoors. The flash's own S1/S2 optical slave modes have a shorter range of 20-30 meters indoors and 10-15 meters outdoors.
The NW561 flash requires 4 x AA batteries, and both the FC-16 transmitter and receiver each require 2 x AAA batteries. Batteries are not included.
Yes, the NW561 head tilts from -7 to 90 degrees vertically and rotates 0 to 180 degrees horizontally, allowing bounce flash off ceilings and walls.