Neewer TT560
Score: 53/100
Altura Photo Camera Flash
Score: 80/100Rankings
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 Neewer TT560 is a budget-friendly manual speedlite with a solid GN38 output and versatile head rotation. Its main trade-offs are the absence of TTL, high-speed sync, and a relatively slow full-power recycle. It is best suited for beginners and hobbyists needing an inexpensive indoor flash.
| Attribute | | |
|---|---|---|
38 m | 68 mbest | |
| ↓ lower better | — | 4 secondsbest |
| ↓ lower better | 454 g | 280 gbest |
8best | — | |
5,600 Kbest | — | |
3 | 5best |
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| Attribute | | |
|---|---|---|
Performance(1) | ||
Recycle Time (seconds) | 0.1-5 seconds | 4 seconds |
General(1) | ||
Compatible Mount Types | Standard hot shoe, Sony MI hot shoe | Hot Shoe |
Features(3) | ||
High‑Speed Sync | false | true |
Number of Flash Modes | 3 | 5 |
TTL Support | false | true |
Battery & Power(1) | ||
Battery Type | 4 x AA (Alkaline or Ni-MH) | AA |
Design(2) | ||
Weight (with batteries) (g) | 454 g | 280 g |
Dimensions (L×W×H) (mm) | 221×80×102 mm mm | 5 in × 3.2 in × 2.9 in mm |
Lighting(1) | ||
Guide Number (m) | 38 m | 68 m |
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Professional reviewers consider the TT560 a solid entry-level manual flash, lauding its GN38 power, accurate 5600 K color, and extensive head rotation for creative indoor lighting, while noting its lack of TTL, HSS, and weather sealing makes it less suitable for advanced or outdoor work.
Everyday users commend the flash for its sturdy build, straightforward operation, and good value, especially for indoor portrait and product setups, but repeatedly mention the absence of TTL, slow full-power recycle, and occasional battery life inconsistencies as pain points.
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.
“works really well”
“comparable to other speedlights”
“value as a basic manual flash for beginners or backups”
