The Neewer Z160 Retro On-Camera Flash is a compact, lightweight, and affordable on-camera flash designed for beginner and hobbyist photographers who want better lighting without breaking the bank. At approximately AUD $160 (currently on sale at AU $79.99/$69.99), it offers simple Auto and Manual modes, a built-in rechargeable battery, and optical slave functionality, making it an accessible choice for entry-level users. The Auto Mode is essentially TTL, with exposure compensation and for new photographers, this is a fantastic way to learn flash. I have been playing with the flash for a while now and like many of these mini-flash, I found it not particularly great with portraits in the studio, but shines with macro and still life. Please note: While Neewer sent this flash for review, all opinions are my own. Neewer Z160 Retro On-Camera — Specifications Pros Cons Neewer Z160 Retro On-Camera — Sample Images in the studio I was not a fan in the studio with portraits, although it did fire the strobes off when in auto mode. I must try with a trigger. Light was harsh and unflattering, with harsh shadows. Maybe others like that look, but I do not. This could be a good fill flash on location, but I was not a fan. Sample images with still life and macro It truly does shine with a macro lens, in and out of the studio: Neewer Z160 Retro On-Camera — Sample images out of the studio All captured in my garden with Sony A7RV and Sony90mm macro, I used the Z160 on auto, roughly +3 – +1. Take the Z160 away from portraits, and THAT is where I believe it shines. Using either Manual or Auto, this was fabulous in the garden for macro or even with still life. It’s still a little on the harsh side, but a diffuser on your lens can work wonders! I recently ran several macro workshops, and I took the students out in my garden to learn using flash with ambient light for great macro. Most students used their own flash and then tried the Z160 and were impressed with the results and how small, compact and light-weight it is compared to their larger speedlights. It worked well with Sony Mirrorless, Canon DSLR, Nikon DSLR, Nikon Mirrorless cameras. There is a Neewer Z160SE model without the Auto function, but I honestly think the Auto feature is worth the extra money.