Zeniko’s ZA12 Compact Camera Flash

credits: Zeniko

Zeniko has announced the ZA12, a small retro-style flash built to work with essentially any camera that uses a standard hot shoe, including Fujifilm, Sony, Canon, Nikon, Olympus, and others. Since it relies on a single-contact trigger rather than system-specific TTL pins, it operates purely in manual or classic auto modes. Inside is a 300mAh Li-ion battery charged over USB-C, and the unit is rated for roughly 400 full-power flashes per charge. Full-power recycle time is about 2.5 seconds, and output spans seven steps from 1/64 to 1/1.

The ZA12 is pretty compact, measuring about 55×47×36 mm and weighing 60 g (2.12 oz). The flash uses a dual-dial layout, one dial for ISO and power, the other for aperture. In manual use, you align the dials to your camera settings to get a calculated output, auto mode handles exposure for you. The approach is intentionally simple and relies on the built-in metering rather than any brand-specific communication.

Zeniko lists an operating range of –10°C to 40°C and standard hot-shoe syncing. Given its size, the ZA12 seems to be best suited for close-range lighting, small portraits, or travel situations where a full-sized strobe isn’t really practical. Pricing has not yet been announced.

You can see full details on Zeniko’s website here