Condition: flash units

What we check on a flash unit before it goes online – and what we don’t.

Example photo: Metz 52 AF-1 digital, not your item. Tap or click a dot to see what we check there.

Example photo: Blitzgeräte Metz 52 AF-1 digital, von vorn, with dots at the points we check. The checks are also listed as text on this page.

What we check

  • Firing: the flash fires reliably
  • Charging behavior: the unit charges and is ready to use again
  • Battery compartment: visual inspection for corrosion

What we don’t check

  • The guide number and actual light output
  • Compatibility with a specific camera or its automatic settings
  • The firing voltage

A note on firing voltage that may be important: Some older flashes operate at high voltages that can damage modern digital cameras. Check this before using it with a digital camera.

The condition ratings used here

Good, Acceptable, and Defective. Flash units are not rated as partially defective, fungus-affected, or having a defective flash – a flash either fires or it doesn’t.

For details on what each rating means, see Condition of Accessories. You can find an overview of all product types under Item Condition.

  • Every item checked Condition clearly stated
  • Shipping €41.99 Delivery country: United States
  • 1-month returns More than the 14-day EU minimum