NEEWER TT560 Camera Flash Speedlite Compatible with Canon Sony Nikon Panasonic Fuji

The NEEWER TT560 is a universal manual speedlite designed to provide direct and bounce lighting for photographers using cameras with a standard center contact hotshoe. It serves shooters who want straightforward off-camera or on-camera lighting control without relying on automated camera communication. With a standard 5600K (plus or minus 200K) daylight color temperature, it integrates cleanly with daylight-balanced scenes.

Output is rated at Guide Number 38 (ISO 100), giving you ample power for portraits and indoor setups. You can fine-tune your light output directly on the back of the flash using 8 distinct power levels spanning from 1/128 up to full 1/1 power. The flash head adjusts easily for creative bouncing, tilting from 0 to 90 degrees and rotating from 0 to 270 degrees. For off-camera triggering, it includes S1 and S2 optical slave modes alongside a standard PC sync port.

Power comes from 4 AA batteries, with the unit supporting 1.5V alkaline or Ni-MH rechargeables. Recycle times range between 0.1 and 5 seconds depending on power settings, and flash durations sit between 1/300 and 1/20000 second. To maintain reliability during extended sessions, it includes low battery indication, power saving modes, overheating protection, and external power support for CP-E4 battery packs to achieve faster recycling.

Because this is a completely manual flash with a single firing pin, there is no TTL automatic exposure, no High-Speed Sync (HSS), and no in-camera menu control. Your shutter speed must remain at 1/200s or slower to avoid banding, and mirrorless cameras must be set to mechanical shutter mode. It is also not compatible with specific camera bodies such as the Canon R6, R50, 3000D, Sony ZV1-F, A9III, or Fuji X100F.

Verdict: The NEEWER TT560 is an effective, practical choice for photographers comfortable managing manual flash power on compatible standard hotshoe cameras. It provides flexible positioning, reliable optical triggering, and dependable manual output at an accessible entry point.

• Guide Number: GN38 (ISO 100)
• Power Levels: 8 levels (1/128 to 1/1)
• Color Temperature: 5600K ± 200K
• Recycle Time: 0.1 to 5 seconds
• Flash Duration: 1/300 to 1/20000 second
• Head Tilt Angle: 0° to 90°
• Head Rotation Angle: 0° to 270°
• Power Source: 4 AA batteries (not included)
• Off-Camera Modes: S1, S2 optical slave, PC sync

A great fit if you:

• Want an affordable, manual flash with adjustable bounce angles and optical slave capabilities.
• Shoot with a standard center-contact hotshoe camera from Canon, Nikon, Sony, Fuji, Panasonic, Olympus, or Pentax.
• Prefer setting exposure manually at flash sync speeds of 1/200s or slower.

Consider something else if you:

• Require automatic TTL metering or High-Speed Sync (HSS) for fast-action photography.
• Own an incompatible body such as the Canon R6, Canon R50, Sony A9III, Sony ZV1-F, or Fuji X100F.
• Rely strictly on silent electronic shutters on mirrorless cameras.

Does this flash support TTL automatic exposure or High-Speed Sync?
No. The TT560 is a purely manual flash with a single contact pin, meaning all power adjustments must be made on the flash itself, and shutter speeds must stay at 1/200s or slower.

Why is the flash not firing on my mirrorless camera?
The flash only triggers when using a mechanical shutter. If your camera is set to electronic shutter mode, switch it to mechanical shutter, enable external flash, and set the camera flash mode to manual.

What batteries should I use, and does it come with any?
Batteries are not included. The flash requires 4 AA batteries, and 1.5V alkaline or Ni-MH rechargeable batteries are recommended.