What are the quietest camera flashes available?
This page compares 5 camera flashes with verified specifications and prices. Top options include Godox V480 Canon TTL Camera Flash, Godox iT30Pro S TTL Mini Flash for Sony, Godox iT22 Flash for Sony Black. Prices range from £26 to £33,574. All data is sourced from manufacturer documentation and specialist retailers.
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Godox V480 Canon TTL Camera Flash
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£33574.43 ≈ | — | — | — | — | — | — |
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The Godox V480C is a compact Canon E-TTL II flash with GN50 power, a rechargeable lithium-ion battery, 1.7-second recycling, and up to 650 full-power flashes. Its touchscreen, 2.4 GHz wireless system, adjustable LED modeling lamp, and flexible bounce head suit event, portrait, macro, and everyday on-camera photographers. ★ Ideal forIt suits photographers seeking quieter flash operation because its adjustable LED modeling lamp can help preview light placement and reduce unnecessary test flashes, while the 1.7s recycle time supports fast shooting. |
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Godox iT30Pro S TTL Mini Flash for Sony
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£47.15 ≈ | — | — | — | — | — | — |
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The Godox iT30Pro S is a compact Sony TTL flash with a built-in 2.4 GHz wireless system, touchscreen controls, USB-C charging, and up to 560 full-power flashes per charge. Its 120 g body and 1.5 s recycle time suit travel photographers, event shooters, and anyone wanting a lightweight on-camera flash. ★ Ideal forIt suits people seeking quiet camera flashes because its compact 120 g design and 1.5 s recycle time support discreet, low-profile shooting while TTL, HSS up to 1/8000 s, and wireless control reduce the need for repeated adjustments.
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Godox iT22 Flash for Sony Black
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£25.90 ≈ | — | — | — | — | — | — |
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The Godox iT22 S is a compact, lightweight TTL flash designed for Sony cameras. It offers manual and TTL operation, six power levels from 1/32 to 1/1, USB-C charging, magnetic accessories, and approximately 700 full-power flashes per charge, making it suitable for beginners, travel, events, and casual on-camera photography. ★ Ideal forIt suits photographers seeking a quieter compact flash because its lightweight mini design has a 1.5s recycle time and no motorized zoom mechanism, while still providing TTL and manual operation.
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Godox iT22 Flash for Nikon Black
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£25.90 ≈ | — | — | — | — | — | — |
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The Godox iT22 is a compact Nikon i-TTL flash weighing approximately 52 g, with USB-C charging and a built-in lithium battery rated for more than 700 full-power flashes. Its magnetic diffuser and color filters, one-touch Manual/TTL switching, and pocket-sized design suit travel, events, and everyday photography. ★ Ideal forAlthough no acoustic noise rating was found, its approximately 52 g compact design and 1.5 s recycle time make it a practical low-profile option for photographers seeking a less obtrusive flash.
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Godox V1 Flash for Pentax (BH #GOV1P / MFR #V1-P)
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£95.56 ≈ | — | — | — | — | — | — |
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The Godox V1 Flash for Pentax is a 76Ws TTL on-camera flash with a round head for soft, even light. It offers auto/manual zoom coverage from 28 to 105mm, plus head rotation and tilt for bounce lighting, and it supports High-Speed Sync up to 1/8000 sec. It also includes a built-in 2.4 GHz radio receiver for controlling multiple wireless flash groups. ★ Ideal forFor quiet operation, its fast recycle time of approx. 1.5 seconds helps keep shooting cadence high with fewer interruptions, which is useful in quiet spaces where you may be avoiding repeated long pauses between flashes.
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