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Ulanzi SL01 Mini Flash Speedlite On-Camera GN8 6500K for Sony Canon Nikon | Support Universal Touchpoint DSLR, Standard Single Contact Hot Shoe, for Fuji Panasonic Pentax Olympus, Type-C Rechargeable
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Ulanzi SL01 Mini Flash Speedlite On-Camera GN8 6500K for Sony Canon Nikon

Bottom line: The Ulanzi SL01 Mini Flash Speedlite On-Camera GN8 6500K: GN8 output at 6500K with 97 CRI for accurate color on close-up and portrait shots; main trade-off: no TTL or auto exposure; power is manual only on every shot.

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Pros & Cons

Pros

  • ✓ GN8 output at 6500K with 97 CRI for accurate color on close-up and portrait shots
  • ✓ 4 manual power levels (1/1, 1/2, 1/4, 1/8) for hands-on exposure control
  • ✓ Built-in 250mAh battery fires 500+ full-power flashes per charge
  • ✓ USB Type-C charges full in 1 hour and can flash while charging
  • ✓ Ultra-light 0.07lb body suits mirrorless, compact, and retro-style cameras

Cons

  • ✗ No TTL or auto exposure; power is manual only on every shot
  • ✗ Single-contact hotshoe only, so no Sony ZV-1F, A9III, Canon R50, Fuji X100F
  • ✗ Shutter must stay at or below 1/250s to avoid dark banding
  • ✗ No charging cable or charger included in the box

SpecPicks Verdict

SpecPicks scored Ulanzi SL01 Mini Flash Speedlite On-Camera GN8 6500K using a rating × review-volume × price-fit model applied to published specs and reviews across the games & cartridges category. ULANZI's games & cartridges lineup sits within the broader category mid-tier; price and specs are the deciding factors over brand loyalty here. Judge it on the specification table and the price rather than on sentiment: check the figures that decide your use case, then put it side-by-side with two or three close alternatives in the Compare tool before clicking through.

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Key Features

  • 【Customer Note】⚠️No TTL Function⚠️Not Automatic⚠️If you don't know if your camera is compatible with our SL01 mini flash or not, please contact us for confirmation first!!! ⚠️And if you have any issues during use, feel free to let us know!!! ⚠️Finally, before getting it, please look through all the following points, and then you will have a full understanding of the camera flash.!!!
  • 【Attention】ULANZI SL01 mini camera flash NOT compatible with ⚠️⚠️⚠️SONY ZV-1F, ZV1-F, A9III, A99, A77, A350, Zv1 Mark 2;Canon 3000D, 1500D, 200DII, R50;FUJI X-A3, X100F, X100T. The Mini Camera Speedlite is exclusively compatible with cameras equipped with a Single-Contact Hotshoe. To ensure proper functionality, please verify that your camera has this specific hotshoe type before purchase. Failure to confirm compatibility may result in the product being unusable with your device. The package ONLY with mini flash * 1, user manual * 1, NO CHARGER, NO CABLE! Before Purchase, Please Confirm Whether The SL01 Flash is Compatible With Your Camera or You Can Contact Us For Further Confirmation!!!
  • 【Compatibility List】SONY: A7III, A7IV, A7R5, A7RIII, A7RIV, A9, A7RII/V4.0, A7R, A6400, RX10, ZV-1, ZV-E10;CANON: 5DIII, 5DIV, 70D, 80D, 1DX, 850D, 760D, 5DII, 7DII, 6DII, 6D, 800D, 90D, 600D, 7D,M6, M5, M3, EOS RP, EOS R, R5, 60D;NIKON: D800, D780, D5, D4, D500, D610, D750, D700, D300S, D3300, D3100, D5300, D5200, D5000, 27II, 26, Z8, ZFC, D200, D60, D5100, D7500, D7100;FUJI: X-Pro2, X-T20, X-T2, X-T1, GFX50s, GFX50R, X-T30, X-T4, X-T3, X-Pro1, X-T10, X-E1, X-T5, X-M5; PANASONIC: GH4, LX100, GF1, G85, GX85, FZ2500GX, S1R, GH5, G7; L-EI-C-A: SL1, M10, Q2, TYP601, CL, SL2; PENTAX: K-3I1, 645Z, KP, K-70, K-S2, K-1, K50; OLYMPUS: E-M1, PRN-F, E-M10II, E-M10III, E-PL8, E-P5, E-M5I.
  • 【FUJI Camera User Note】To use the SL01 external flash, open the camera's flash settings: 1. In the flash settings, set the flash sync setting to "M", and the flash will fire in manual mode;2. If this still doesn't work, it might be due to the wrong shutter type. Change the shutter type from electronic to mechanical, then adjust the flash settings and change the flash setting from OFF to M. Now focus again, and then switch the flash back to manual mode.
  • 【Adjustable Brightness Flashlight(GN8 Flash Index)】The ULANZI mini camera flash offers 4 adjustable brightness levels (1/1, 1/2, 1/4, 1/8) to suit various shooting scenarios, including close-up portrait shots. As a mini flash is a single-contact flash, ensure the camera's shutter speed does not exceed 1/250s for optimal results. If your photo is white or overexposed, lower the flash brightness, or adjust other camera parameters, lowering ISO, exposure compensation, and using a small aperture.
  • 【High-Performance Mini Flash】The ULANZI SL01 flash offers a GN8 flash index (ISO100), 6500±300K color temperature, and 97 CRI., mini flash delivers at least 500 full-power flashes, ensuring consistent and high-quality camera flashlight for photography. If the photos come out dark from the bottom, then you need to slow down the shutter speed.

Full Specifications

BrandULANZI
ColorBlack
Weight0.07lb
Media TypeProductImage
Model NameSL01
Mount TypeHot Shoe Mount
Unit Count1 Count
Battery Life5 years
Camera FlashHotshoe
Guide NumberGN8
Model NumberSL01
CompatibilitySwitch
Built-In MediaSpeedlite * 1, User Manual * 1
Number of Items1
Number of Packs1
Flash Sync Speed1/250S
Color Temperature6500 Kelvin
Number of Batteries1 AAA batteries required. (included)
Wireless TechnologyHot Shoe Mount
Battery Average Life5 years
Full listing titleUlanzi SL01 Mini Flash Speedlite On-Camera GN8 6500K for Sony Canon Nikon | Support Universal Touchpoint DSLR, Standard Single Contact Hot Shoe, for Fuji Panasonic Pentax Olympus, Type-C Rechargeable

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