Quick Summary
The SMALLRIG RS-22 Mini Flash is a compact camera flash with a guide number of 8, a tiltable flash head and manual power control. It is made for cameras with a universal single contact hot shoe, and the stated compatibility includes Ricoh GR, Fuji X100/X-E, Nikon Zf and Sony A7C.
The flash uses a built-in rechargeable battery, charges by USB-C and has no TTL function. The tilt head, manual settings and small form factor make it a straightforward flash for photographers who want simple on-camera lighting control.
Key Details
| Detail | Verified information and buyer relevance | |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | SMALLRIG, for buyers who want the named model. | |
| Model | RS-22 Mini Flash GN8, the exact flash variant. | |
| Product type | Mini camera flash for compatible mirrorless cameras. | |
| Compatibility | Compatible with most mirrorless cameras with a universal single contact hot shoe, plus Ricoh GR, Fuji X100/X-E, Nikon Zf and Sony A7C. | |
| Not compatible with | Sony ZV-1F, A9III, A99, A77, A350, Canon EOS Rebel SL3, 250D, T7, R7, R8, R10, R50, Fuji X-A3, X100F, X100T, and old DSLRs without a standard center hot shoe. | |
| Flash head | 85° upward tiltable head for bounce flash positioning. | |
| Power levels | 4 manual power levels: 1/1, 1/2, 1/4 and 1/8. | |
| Guide number | GN8. | |
| Colour temperature | 6500K. | |
| Battery | Built-in 400mAh, 3.7V rechargeable battery. | |
| Charging | USB-C charging, fully charged in 1.5 hours. | |
| Recycling time | 0.1 to 4 seconds, depending on power level. | |
| Weight | 45 g, useful when keeping the camera setup light. | |
| Sync speed | Maximum shutter sync speed of 1/250 sec. |
What to Compare Before Buying
- Hot shoe compatibility: This flash is for cameras with a universal single contact hot shoe. Check your camera’s shoe type before choosing it.
- Flash control: Power is manual only, with 4 levels. Compare that with how much control you want over exposure and flash output.
- Bounce ability: The 85° tilting head matters if you want to angle the light rather than fire it straight ahead.
- Battery and charging: The built-in 400mAh battery charges by USB-C, so charging method matters if you want a simple carry-around setup.
- Timing limits: The stated recycle time is 0.1 to 4 seconds and the max shutter sync speed is 1/250 sec, so check whether those figures suit your shooting style.
What Else You May Need
You need a compatible camera with a universal single contact hot shoe. The flash has a built-in battery, so there is no separate battery pack to choose, but you should still check that your camera model is listed as compatible before buying.
Before You Decide
Confirm that your camera has a universal single contact hot shoe and that your model is one of the listed compatible cameras. Check whether manual flash control and a tilting head match the way you plan to shoot. If you need TTL, this is not the right flash, as TTL is not included.
