I Wish I Knew About This Flash Sooner — Neewer Z2 Pro Tested

If you’re looking for an affordable, intuitive flash that just works, the Neewer Z2 Pro might surprise you. In this video, I take it out of the box, put it on the camera, and run it through real-world portrait lighting tests—no manual reading, no BS.

I’ll show:
✅ Quick unboxing & first impressions
✅ On-camera TTL and bounce flash tests
✅ Off-camera flash with a Godox trigger
✅ Manual vs TTL comparisons
✅ The surprisingly useful modeling light feature

Whether you're new to flash photography or just looking for a budget-friendly alternative to Godox, this might be the one.

📸 A follow-up video is coming soon where I’ll go deeper into how to actually use flash to get great lighting with minimal gear.

Chapters:
00:00 – Intro: Why this flash matters
01:11 – Unboxing + First Impressions
03:30 – On-Camera TTL Test
05:00 – Bounce Flash Test
08:30 – Wireless Flash with Godox Trigger
12:00 – Real-World Exposure Adjustments
15:00 – Manual vs TTL Flash Comparison
16:00 – Modeling Light Feature
17:10 – What’s Next: Flash Theory Video

👉 The gear I most often use:
Here is the current version of the tripod I use:
And this is the newest version of the grip head I use:

[freddycano]

Great vid. Just got my z2 pro today and you showed me how to use the modeling light thx.

[mlynch]

Good Vid, thank you. A couple of points: 1) Don't try or buy the MagMod system for this head, the MagGrip 2 will not fit. 2) The Neewer magnetic accessory kit works fairly well, but the sphere attachment doesn't throw as nice as light but is better than nothing. it will communicate with the Nano triggers very nicely, after finding the RX COMPAT toggle (thanks for covering that in your video).

[jimmyhinAK]

Not a professional but i have a godox ad200 i bought used and a godox transmitter so glad to see this flash will talk to godox. A big money saver in my opinion

[kennlw]

Great Video I have the same flash your level of knowledge is so refreshing perfect for you elevate my awareness to photography. I do a paid event every now and then a wedding here a wedding there I’m in San Antonio like you I think you’re in San Antonio.🤗

[loukasstylianou]

i have the x1c but wireless doesnt work ... is there a problem or it hass to be a later version of the trigger?

[KickerHandle]

How is it in slave mode to trigger with other flashes

[Jack-octy]

Is the side switch the TCM switch (from TTL to manual)? I'm not clear on that. You mentioned the switch but not whether it was the TCM.