Back in July, I got the NEEWER Z1-N TTL Round Head Flash (
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)and have been really enjoying using it and have become a fan of the “round head” flash concept. THis CRM2 Magnetic Accessories Kit is a fantastic companion to the flash.
The kit comes in a nice little case that will stow easily next to the flash in my bag. One of the true benefits of a round head flash is the ability to add various light modifiers that would be difficult to replicate in a standard rectangular head flash. And this kit has pretty much all of them and the magnetic method of attachment makes installation a breeze.
The snoot is silicone and attaches via friction. One nice surprise is how nice the bounce card is and how the added curvature when installed really enhances the bounced light. When I first saw the bounce card in its flat, stored state, I thought it looked kind of cheap and wasn’t expecting much. But once it slides and locks into the mount, the card is surprisingly sturdy and slightly curved. To removed the bounce card, simply press where it says “press” and the card pops right out. Super simple, but it works.
The included diffused dome is the exact same one that came with my flash, so I guess now I have an extra to store away. One nice thing is the dome fits nicely in the included case with the other accessories, where it wouldn’t fit in the actual flash case, so it was always loose in my bag. Now it has a protected home.
The various included filters each have little tabs on them that correspond to tab slots on the mount, making them nice and secure. The barn doors also attach via the magnetic system and look to be a great tiny set of flags for controlling light spill, and folds flat for storage in the bag.
Overall, I think this kit packs in a lot for the money and includes everything I can think of that would be a good choice for a kit like this. I mean, what is it missing? I also think that since this system so easy to use, I’m more apt to actually use it more frequently.
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