Altura Photo Camera Flash
Score: 80/100
Ulanzi SL01 Mini
Score: 62/100Rankings
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 Ulanzi SL01 Mini Flash is an ultra-compact, 33 g manual flash with a GN 8 output and USB-C rechargeable battery. It lacks TTL, wireless and bounce capabilities, making it unsuitable for advanced lighting setups. Best for beginners and travel shooters who need a tiny fill light.
| Attribute | | |
|---|---|---|
68 mbest | 8 m | |
| ↓ lower better | 4 secondsbest | 5 seconds |
| ↓ lower better | 280 g | 33 gbest |
— | 250 mAhbest | |
— | 4best | |
— | 6,500 Kbest | |
5best | 1 |
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| Attribute | | |
|---|---|---|
Performance(1) | ||
Recycle Time (seconds) | 4 seconds | 5 seconds |
General(1) | ||
Compatible Mount Types | Hot Shoe | Hot shoe |
Connectivity(1) | ||
Wireless Capability | true | false |
Features(3) | ||
High‑Speed Sync | true | false |
Number of Flash Modes | 5 | 1 |
TTL Support | true | false |
Battery & Power(1) | ||
Battery Type | AA | Li-ion |
Design(2) | ||
Weight (with batteries) (g) | 280 g | 33 g |
Dimensions (L×W×H) (mm) | 5 in × 3.2 in × 2.9 in mm | 43x35x28 mm mm |
Lighting(1) | ||
Guide Number (m) | 68 m | 8 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.
“reliable, user-friendly”
“bright with no delays”
“build quality (no damage/firing issues after heavy use)”
Professional reviewers praise the SL01 for its unprecedented miniaturisation, high CRI and convenient USB-C charging, positioning it as a budget-friendly entry-level speedlite for beginners and travel shooters. However, they consistently note the lack of TTL, bounce capability and video lighting, which limits its appeal for more advanced or video-centric workflows.
Everyday users celebrate the flash's pocket-size portability, straightforward operation and reliable battery life, especially for social-media content creation. Recurring complaints centre on the manual-only nature, the relatively slow full-power recycle, and the absence of bounce or video-light functions that competitors provide.
