Bolt VM-1010S TTL Macro Flash
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Godox TT685S II Flash for Sony Cameras

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Bolt VM-1010S vs Godox TT685S II Comparison Overview

In this review, we'll compare the Bolt VM-1010S Macro flash with the Godox TT685S II Macro 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 VM-1010S Key Specs

Macro Type Flash

Designed for Sony Cameras

Guide Number: 33' / 10.1

Wireless Operation

TTL Capability

Weight: 105g / 0.23 lb

Dimensions: 2.8 x 3.0 x 2.4" / 71.1 x 76.2 x 61.0 mm

Godox TT685S II Key Specs

On Camera Type Flash

Designed for Sony Cameras

20-mm (FF equiv.) Coverage

Guide Number: 197' / 10.1

Wireless Operation

TTL Capability

-7 to +120° Bounce Head

330° Swivel Head

Weight: 405g / 0.89 lb

Dimensions: 2.5 x 3 x 7.5" / 64 x 76 x 190 mm

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Reasons to choose Bolt VM-1010S TTL Macro Flash over Godox TT685S II Flash for Sony Cameras

Secondary Illumination	Modeling Light vs No	Improve the overall lighting of a scene
Weight	105g vs 405g	300g lighter

Reasons to choose Godox TT685S II Flash for Sony Cameras over Bolt VM-1010S TTL Macro Flash

Max Guide Number	197' vs 33'	164' Longer coverage
Auto-Zoom Head	Yes vs No	Automatically matches the focal length of the lens
Bounce Head	Yes (-7 to +120°) vs No	Bounce the light to create softer and diffused lighting
Swivel Head	Yes (330°) vs No	Easily bounce the light from the sides
Fastest Recycle Time	0.1 seconds vs 4 seconds	3.9s Faster Recycle Time
Flash Compensation Setting	-3 to +3 EV (1/3 EV Steps) vs No	Adjust flash compensation on the unit
High-Speed Sync	Yes vs No	Off-Camera use via Wireless Connection
High-Speed Sync	Yes vs No	Off-Camera use via Wireless Connection
High-Speed Sync / HSS	Yes vs No	Speeds faster than camera' Max sync speed
Second Curtain Sync	Yes vs No	Useful for capturing motion blur

Common Strengths of Bolt VM-1010S TTL Macro Flash and Godox TT685S II Flash for Sony Cameras

Wireless Operation	Yes vs Yes	Off-Camera use via Wireless Connection
Off-Camera Terminal	2.5 mm vs 2.5 mm	Trigger the flash via wired connection
TTL Operation	Yes vs Yes	Through the Lens Auto Exposure

Common Weaknesses of Bolt VM-1010S TTL Macro Flash and Godox TT685S II Flash for Sony Cameras

TTL Operation	No vs No	No Through the Lens Auto Exposure

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Bolt VM-1010S vs Godox TT685S II Specs Table

Detailed comparison of specifications

GENERAL
Brand	Bolt	Godox
Manufacturer Product Code	VM-1010S	TT685IIS
Type	Macro	On Camera
Mount Type	Shoe Mount	Sony Multi-Interface Shoe
TECHNICAL SPECS
Guide Number	33' / 10.1m at ISO 100	197' / 60m at ISO 100
Focal Coverage	-	20-200mm (FF equiv.)
Flash Duration	-	1/300 to 1/20000sec
Flash Duration	Approx. 4sec	Approx. 0.1 to 2.6sec
Power Range	1/1 to 1/128	1/1 to 1/128
Flash Compensation	No	-3 to +3 EV (1/3 EV Steps)
TTL Operation	Yes	Yes
Wireless Operation	Radio (Manual)	Radio (TTL/Manual)Up to 328.08' / 100 m Optical Pulse (TTL/Manual)Up to 49.21' / 15 m (Master, Slave)
Wireless Channels/Groups	4 / 3	32 / 5
FEATURES
Auto-Zoom Head	No	Yes
Bounce Head	No	-7 to +120°
Swivel Head	No	Yes (330°)
Off-Camera Terminal	2.5 mm	2.5 mm
Mobile App Compatibility	No	No
Secondary Illumination	Modeling Light	No
Exposure Controls	Sony ADI / P-TTL	Sony ADI / P-TTL, TTL via Separate Commander, Manual
Flash Modes	None	Hi-Speed Sync, Second-Curtain Sync
High-Speed Sync / HSS	No	Yes
Second Curtain Sync	No	Yes
Slow Sync Mode	No	No
Stroboscopic Mode	No	No
BATTERY and PHYSICAL SPECS
Internal Power	2x AAA	4x AA (Alkaline, NiMH)
External Power-Pack	No	No
Weight	105g / 0.23 lb	405g / 0.89 lb
Dimensions	2.8 x 3.0 x 2.4" / 71.1 x 76.2 x 61.0 mm	2.5 x 3 x 7.5" / 64 x 76 x 190 mm