Westcott S18 Mini Flash

Westcott S18 Mini Flash – Compact and Powerful Flash for Photography

The Westcott S18 Mini Flash is a compact and versatile flash, designed for both professional photographers and enthusiastic amateurs. With a power of 18Ws and a guide number of 16 (ISO 100), this flash offers impressive brightness in a lightweight and portable design. Whether you are photographing portraits indoors or capturing family moments in low light, the S18 Mini Flash is the perfect accessory to have in your camera bag.

Features and Benefits

The S18 Mini Flash is not only lightweight and compact, weighing only 100 g and measuring 6.1 x 5.3 x 2.4 cm, it is also incredibly easy to transport. It easily fits in most camera bags or even in a jacket pocket, making it an ideal companion for photographers who are always on the go. Despite its small size, the S18 Mini Flash delivers impressive light performance, making it an excellent alternative to a built-in camera flash.

Additionally, the flash head can be tilted from 3° to 72°, giving photographers the ability to use the flash for both direct light and to bounce light off walls or ceilings. This feature allows for the creation of softer and more natural light effects, which is particularly useful in portrait photography. With a beam angle of 60°, the flash can effectively illuminate the subject, whether it is a single person or a larger scene.

For those who love to experiment with light, the S18 Mini Flash offers 19 steps of manual power control, with adjustments in 0.3 stops. This allows the user to fine-tune the brightness to suit specific shooting needs. The recycling time varies between 0.01 and 2.5 seconds depending on the power setting, allowing you to capture multiple images in quick succession without missing a moment.

Specifications

• Type: on camera mini flash
• Maximum power: 18Ws
• Guide number: 16 (ISO 100)
• Energy spectrum: 7 stops (3.0–9.0)
• Power steps: 19 steps, ± 0.3
• Flash modes: Manual, Optical Slave (C1, C2)
• Flash duration (t0.1): 1/810 – 1/27000 s
• Flash duration (t0.5): 1/2500 – 1/50000 s
• Recycling time: 0.01 – 2.5 s
• Sync speed: up to 1/250 (native)
• Sync port: 3.5 mm
• Beam angle: 60°
• Flash head tilt range: 3° to 72°

The built-in 3.7V / 1250mAh lithium battery charges easily via USB C in about 2.5 hours and can provide up to 500 full flashes per charge. An additional advantage is that you can charge the battery while in use, eliminating the need for separate AA batteries. With passive cooling and heat protection, the flash remains under control even during tougher use, and the automatic shut-off helps to preserve battery life.

The S18 Mini Flash features a universal hot shoe design, meaning it can be used with most cameras from leading brands such as Canon, Nikon, Sony, Fujifilm, Panasonic Lumix, Olympus, and Leica. To further enhance your lighting effects, you can easily combine the S18 Mini Flash with various accessories and modifiers to achieve the perfect lighting in every situation.

Frequently asked questions

What is the maximum power of the Westcott S18 Mini Flash?
The maximum power is 18Ws.

How many steps of manual power control does the S18 Mini Flash offer?
The S18 Mini Flash offers 19 steps of manual power control, with adjustments in 0.3 stops.

What is the beam angle of the flash?
The flash has a beam angle of 60°.

How long does it take to charge the built-in lithium battery?
It takes about 2.5 hours to charge the built-in lithium battery via USB C.