Godox TT520II Universal Hot Shoe On-Camera Flash
Short Description
The Godox TT520II, also known as the Thinklite TT520II, is a versatile, battery-powered, manual flash designed for DSLRs with a standard hot shoe. It supports off-camera wireless triggering and remains compact and lightweight—ideal for photographers seeking reliable lighting without the complexity of TTL systems.
Key Features
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Manual Power Control: Adjustable output from 1/128 up to full power, offering precision lighting control.
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Fast Recycle Time: Between 0.1 to 5 seconds, suitable for continuous shooting scenarios.
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Flash Modes (M, S1, S2):
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M: Pure manual
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S1/S2: Optical slave modes (ideal for triggering without precise pre-flash syncing)
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Built-In 433 MHz Wireless Triggering: Comes with an RT transmitter and supports 16 selectable channels, enabling seamless off-camera use.
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Guiding Light (GN33): At ISO 100, it delivers a guide number of approximately 33 m, sufficient for general-purpose lighting.
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Tilt & Swivel Head:
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Vertical tilt: 0–90°
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Horizontal rotation: 0–270°, allowing flexible bounce lighting setups.
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Diffuser & Reflector Panel: Includes a pull-out reflection card and wide-panel diffuser for softer, more flattering light.
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External Power Support: Features a sync socket and external power port, compatible with packs like the Godox PB960 or PB820 for extended bursts.
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Safety Protections: Built-in safeguards against overheating and battery drain.
Technical Specifications
| Spec | Detail |
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| Model | Godox TT520II (Thinklite) |
| Guide Number | 33 m (ISO 100) |
| Flash Modes | M, S1, S2 |
| Power Levels | 1/128 to full |
| Recycle Time | ~0.1 – 5 s (AA alkaline) |
| Flash Duration | 1/300 s – 1/20,000 s |
| Wireless Frequency | 433 MHz |
| Wireless Channels | 16 |
| Effective Range | ~15 m |
| Power Source | 4× AA batteries (alkaline/Ni‑MH) |
| Orientation | Tilt: 0–90°; Rotate: 0–270° |
| Color Temperature | ~5600 K ± 200 K |
| Light Modifiers | Built-in diffuser and reflect card |
| Protection Features | Overheat and power-saving safeguards |
| Dimensions | 190 × 75 × 55 mm |
| Weight | ~310 g |
| Included | Flash unit, RT transmitter, mini stand, protective bag, user manual (color gels on some packages) |
Summary
The Godox TT520II is a manual-only, non-TTL flash that excels in flexibility and budget-friendliness. Key advantages include:
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Off-camera capability via built-in wireless transmitter
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Precise manual control over flash power
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Compact and lightweight, easy to carry on shoots
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Affordable compared to higher-end TTL-equipped models
Considerations:
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No TTL or auto-exposure—lighting setup requires manual adjustment
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Powered by AA batteries—quick power packs can help increase performance
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Not ideal for Sony or Minolta users due to hot-shoe incompatibility
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