Altura Photo Camera Flash
Score: 80/100
Godox iM30
Score: 68/100Rankings
The Altura AP-UNV2 is an affordable speedlite with a strong 68 m guide number and a feature-rich LCD interface. Its main trade-offs are slower recycle with alkaline batteries and limited high-speed sync capability. Best suited for beginner to intermediate Nikon shooters who need portable power without the cost of OEM units.
The Godox iM30 is an ultra-compact, pocket-sized manual flash offering GN 15 and seven power levels with optical wireless S1/S2. Its fixed head and lack of TTL limit creative control and convenience. Best suited for travel and street photographers who prioritize size over power.
| Attribute | | |
|---|---|---|
68 mbest | 15 m | |
| ↓ lower better | 4 seconds | 3.6 secondsbest |
| ↓ lower better | 280 g | 78 gbest |
— | 7best | |
— | 6,500 Kbest | |
5best | 1 |
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| Attribute | | |
|---|---|---|
Performance(1) | ||
Recycle Time (seconds) | 4 seconds | 3.6 seconds |
General(1) | ||
Compatible Mount Types | Hot Shoe | Hot shoe |
Features(3) | ||
High‑Speed Sync | true | false |
Number of Flash Modes | 5 | 1 |
TTL Support | true | false |
Battery & Power(1) | ||
Battery Type | AA | AAA |
Design(2) | ||
Weight (with batteries) (g) | 280 g | 78 g |
Dimensions (L×W×H) (mm) | 5 in × 3.2 in × 2.9 in mm | 75.96x71.5x205.99 mm mm |
Lighting(1) | ||
Guide Number (m) | 68 m | 15 m |
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Professional reviewers consider the Altura AP-N1001 a solid entry-level option that delivers impressive output and intuitive controls at a low price. They commend its reliable i-TTL performance, useful LCD interface, and wireless slave capability, while noting that it falls short of OEM flashes in terms of full HSS support and advanced features.
Everyday users consistently praise the flash's bright power, easy TTL synchronization via the LCD, and sturdy construction, seeing it as great value for beginners. Recurring complaints focus on slower recycle times with alkaline batteries, the need for manual adjustments on mirrorless bodies, and limited high-speed sync functionality.
Professional editors praise the iM30 for its unprecedented compactness, solid build, and surprisingly bright output (GN 15) that handles most direct-flash scenarios. They also value its retro styling and the inclusion of optical wireless S1/S2 modes, which bring remote capability to a pocket-size unit. The main criticisms focus on the fixed head and limited power, which constrain creative lighting and performance in bright conditions.
Everyday photographers love how the iM30 slips into pockets and adds just enough light for street, travel and small-studio work. Reviewers repeatedly mention its excellent price-to-performance ratio and practical brightness, while no major complaints appear in the available user data beyond the expected limitation of a non-tilting head.
“reliable, user-friendly”
“bright with no delays”
“build quality (no damage/firing issues after heavy use)”
