Godox MF-R76 Macro Ring Flash
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Bolt VD-420 Wireless Manual Flash

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Godox MF-R76

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Godox MF-R76 vs Bolt VD-420 Wireless Comparison Overview

In this review, we'll compare the Godox MF-R76 Macro Ring flash with the Bolt VD-420 Wireless Macro Ring 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.

Godox MF-R76 Key Specs

Macro Ring Type Flash

Fits any camera with a shoe mount

Guide Number: 46' / 14

Dimensions: 2.8 x 4.7 x 2.0" / 70.0 x 120.0 x 50.0 mm (Controller); 5.1 x 5.1 x 1.1" / 130.0 x 130.0 x 27.0 mm (Ring)

Bolt VD-420 Wireless Key Specs

On Camera Type Flash

Fits any camera with a shoe mount

Guide Number: 108' / 14

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

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Reasons to choose Godox MF-R76 Macro Ring Flash over Bolt VD-420 Wireless Manual Flash

Weight	g vs 310g	310g lighter

Reasons to choose Bolt VD-420 Wireless Manual Flash over Godox MF-R76 Macro Ring Flash

Max Guide Number	108' vs 46'	62' 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
Fastest Recycle Time	0.1 seconds vs 1 seconds	0.9s Faster Recycle Time
Off-Camera Terminal	1/8" / 3.5 mm vs No	Trigger the flash via wired connection

Common Weaknesses of Godox MF-R76 Macro Ring Flash and Bolt VD-420 Wireless Manual 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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Godox MF-R76 vs Bolt VD-420 Wireless Specs Table

Detailed comparison of specifications

GENERAL
Brand	Godox	Bolt
Manufacturer Product Code	MF-R76	VD-420
Type	Macro Ring	On Camera
Mount Type	Shoe Mount (Controller), Lens Mount (Flash)	Shoe
TECHNICAL SPECS
Guide Number	46' / 14m at ISO 100	108' / 32.9m at ISO 100
Flash Duration	1/300 to 1/20000sec	1/300 to 1/20,000sec
Flash Duration	Approx. 1 to 1.5sec	Approx. 0.1 to 5sec
Power Range	1/1 to 1/128	1/1 to 1/128 (Manual)
TTL Operation	No	No
Wireless Operation	No	Radio (Manual) Up to 49.2' / 15 m
Wireless Channels/Groups	-	16 / 0
FEATURES
Bounce Head	No	-7 to +90°
Swivel Head	No	Yes (270°)
Off-Camera Terminal	No	1/8" / 3.5 mm
Mobile App Compatibility	No	No
Secondary Illumination	No	No
Exposure Controls	Manual	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	1x Rechargeable	4x AA (Alkaline, Lithium-Ion, NiMH)
External Power-Pack	No	Yes
Weight	-	310g / 0.68 lb
Dimensions	2.8 x 4.7 x 2.0" / 70.0 x 120.0 x 50.0 mm (Controller); 5.1 x 5.1 x 1.1" / 130.0 x 130.0 x 27.0 mm (Ring)	7.3 x 2.8 x 2.1" / 18.5 x 7.1 x 5.3 cm