Bolt VD-420 Wireless Manual Flash
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Bolt VD-420 Wireless vs Godox Lux Junior Retro Comparison Overview

In this review, we'll compare the Bolt VD-420 Wireless On Camera flash with the Godox Lux Junior Retro On Camera flash. We'll begin by briefly examining the main specifications of these two flashes. In the subsequent section, we'll delve into a more detailed analysis, outlining the strengths and weaknesses of each.

Bolt VD-420 Wireless Key Specs

On Camera Type Flash

Fits any camera with a shoe mount

Guide Number: 108' / 32.9

Wireless Operation

-7 to +90° Bounce Head

270° Swivel Head

Weight: 310g / 0.68 lb

Dimensions: 7.3 x 2.8 x 2.1" / 18.5 x 7.1 x 5.3 cm

Godox Lux Junior Retro Key Specs

On Camera Type Flash

Fits any camera with a shoe mount

28mm (FF equiv.) Coverage

Guide Number: 39' / 32.9

Weight: 130g / 0.29 lb

Dimensions: 2.9 x 2 x 2.8" / 73.8 x 50.2 x 71.8 mm

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Reasons to choose Bolt VD-420 Wireless Manual Flash over Godox Lux Junior Retro Camera Flash

Max Guide Number	108' vs 39'	69' Longer coverage
Wireless Operation	Yes vs No	Off-Camera use via Wireless Connection
Bounce Head	Yes (-7 to +90°) vs No	Bounce the light to create softer and diffused lighting
Swivel Head	Yes (270°) vs No	Easily bounce the light from the sides
Off-Camera Terminal	1/8" / 3.5 mm vs No	Trigger the flash via wired connection

Reasons to choose Godox Lux Junior Retro Camera Flash over Bolt VD-420 Wireless Manual Flash

Weight	130g vs 310g	180g lighter

Common Weaknesses of Bolt VD-420 Wireless Manual Flash and Godox Lux Junior Retro Camera Flash

Flash Compensation	No vs No	No flash compensation setting on the unit
TTL Operation	No vs No	No Through the Lens Auto Exposure

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Bolt VD-420 Wireless vs Godox Lux Junior Retro Specs Table

Detailed comparison of specifications

GENERAL
Brand	Bolt	Godox
Manufacturer Product Code	VD-420	LUX JUNIOR BLACK
Type	On Camera	On Camera
Mount Type	Shoe	Shoe
Colour	Black	Black,Dark Green,Mint Green,Pink,Red,White
TECHNICAL SPECS
Guide Number	108' / 32.9m at ISO 100	39' / 11.9m at ISO 100
Guide Number Measured at	-	28mm
Focal Coverage	-	28mm (FF equiv.)
Flash Duration	1/300 to 1/20,000sec	-
Flash Duration	Approx. 0.1 to 5sec	-
Power Range	1/1 to 1/128 (Manual)	1/1 to 1/64 (Manual)
TTL Operation	No	No
Wireless Operation	Radio (Manual) Up to 49.2' / 15 m	No
Wireless Channels/Groups	16 / 0	-
FEATURES
Auto-Zoom Head	No	No
Bounce Head	-7 to +90°	No
Swivel Head	Yes (270°)	No
Off-Camera Terminal	1/8" / 3.5 mm	No
Mobile App Compatibility	No	No
Secondary Illumination	No	No
Exposure Controls	Manual	Automatic (Non-TTL), Manual
Flash Modes	None	None
High-Speed Sync / HSS	No	No
Second Curtain Sync	No	No
Slow Sync Mode	No	No
Stroboscopic Mode	No	No
BATTERY and PHYSICAL SPECS
Internal Power	4x AA (Alkaline, Lithium-Ion, NiMH)	2x AAA (Alkaline)
External Power-Pack	Yes	No
Weight	310g / 0.68 lb	130g / 0.29 lb
Dimensions	7.3 x 2.8 x 2.1" / 18.5 x 7.1 x 5.3 cm	2.9 x 2 x 2.8" / 73.8 x 50.2 x 71.8 mm