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Viltrox’s New Z1 Pro Flash
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Viltrox has announced the new Z1 Pro, an updated version of its compact retro-style flash for Canon, Nikon, Sony, and Fujifilm cameras. The flash keeps the same vintage-inspired design as the original Z1, but this time Viltrox is adding a more advanced feature set underneath. One of the biggest additions is support for High-Speed Sync up to 1/8000s, making the Z1 Pro the first model in Viltrox’s Vintage-series lineup to support HSS shooting.
The Z1 Pro offers 24Ws of flash output with recycle times rated at around 1 second. Flash power can be adjusted from 1/1 down to 1/64 in 1/3-stop increments, and the flash duration ranges between 1/3000s and 1/50000s depending on the power level. It supports both TTL automatic flash metering and manual flash control, along with S1 and S2 optical trigger modes for multi-flash setups. Viltrox has also redesigned the controls compared to the original Z1. The new version now uses a small circular colour touchscreen paired with a physical control dial instead of the simpler button layout from before. The flash has a fixed 28mm coverage, a rated colour temperature of around 6000K ±200K, and supports front-curtain, rear-curtain, and high-speed sync modes.
The flash uses a built-in 3.7V 800mAh battery, which Viltrox says is capable of delivering around 350 full-power flashes. Charging is handled over USB-C, with a full charge taking roughly 70 minutes. Physically, the unit measures 68.5 × 72.8 × 50 mm and weighs 136 grams. The Viltrox Z1 Pro is priced at $68.
The Latest Fujifilm Rumours
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The rumour mill around the Fujifilm X-T6 is starting to pick up again, with multiple reports now pointing toward a possible launch sometime in late August 2026. According to the latest leaks, the camera is expected to use a new 40MP APS-C X-Trans CMOS 6 sensor paired with an upgraded X-Processor 6. Most of the rumoured improvements seem focused on speed and responsiveness, especially around autofocus, buffer performance, and sensor readout. Reports also suggest Fujifilm is working on more advanced AI-based subject detection for sports, wildlife, and action shooting. A 200MP pixel-shift mode is rumoured as well.
Video could apparently become a much bigger part of the X-T lineup this time around too. Some retailer leaks suggest the X-T6 may support 8K recording, which would be a fairly major jump for the series considering Fujifilm has usually kept its more advanced video features reserved for the X-H models. Another rumour that is already dividing Fuji users is the possibility of Fujifilm replacing the X-T5’s three-way tilt screen with a fully articulating flip-out display. Early product listings also point toward improved battery life. Current estimates place the camera somewhere near the $3,000 price range.
There are also rumours that Fujifilm could launch two new lenses alongside the X-T6. Nothing is confirmed yet, but several possibilities continue appearing across older Fujifilm roadmaps, internal test catalogs, and long-running community wish lists. Some of the names that keep showing up include an XF 18mm f/2 MK II, XF 35mm f/1.2, XF 10mm f/2, XF 14-30mm f/2, XF 70mm f/2, and even a possible XF 200-400mm f/4 telephoto zoom. Other rumoured options include a compact constant f/2.8 wide-angle zoom, a 16-200mm superzoom, a fisheye lens, and updated standard zooms like an XF 16-70mm f/2.8-4 or XF 16-135mm f/4. At this point, though, most of the lens rumours are still pretty speculative.
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