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Cheapest camera flashes on eBay, live right now.

Pick a camera flash model and see the lowest current prices on eBay, the biggest photography marketplace, with shipping, condition and seller rating side by side. Prices are pulled live, so what you see is what sellers are actually asking this minute.

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How to buy a camera flash safely. The number that matters is the total including shipping, which we add up for you. Then check the seller's feedback (shown on every listing), whether returns are accepted, and condition details. Favour listings with photos of the actual flash and a note that it fires and TTL metering works on your camera body. If the listing mentions a cracked foot or discolored tube, those are common issues. Remember eBay's Money Back Guarantee covers you if it arrives faulty or not as described. Prices refresh live from eBay and are cached briefly, so they are current to within a few minutes.

How to buy a used camera flash

Match the flash to your camera system. TTL (through-the-lens metering) and high-speed sync only work on the matching camera brand and mount. A Godox V1-C is for Canon, V1-N for Nikon, V1-S for Sony. Canon Speedlite works on Canon bodies, Nikon Speedlight on Nikon bodies. Check the exact model version before buying, not just the flash type.

Confirm it fires and metering works. Ask the seller to test it on their camera body and confirm the flash fires, powers on, and TTL metering responds to scene changes. Ask about the flash tube: discoloration (brown or blackened) signals age and reduced output. Check the hot shoe foot for cracks, as they are a common failure point and expensive to repair.

Ask about battery type and recycle time. You cannot check shutter actuations on a flash, but heavy use shows as slow recycle times. Ask how fast it recycles between flashes. Lithium-battery flashes like the Godox V1 and AD200 recycle in 1-2 seconds; older AA-powered flashes may take 5-10 seconds. Recycle time is a good proxy for wear.

Brand choice and ecosystem. Godox offers excellent value and a full ecosystem of triggers, light modifiers, and flash heads. Canon Speedlite and Nikon Speedlight are pricier but integrate seamlessly with their camera systems. Older AA-powered flashes are cheaper but slower and need battery replacements. Budget for batteries or a charger if the flash uses AAs.

Common questions

Where are these prices from?

Live eBay listings, the largest source of used and new camera flashes and speedlights. Pick a model and it fetches the current lowest-priced listings in real time.

Is it safe to buy a used camera flash?

Yes. Favour high-feedback sellers, check that it fires and TTL metering works on your camera, look for detailed photos of the actual unit, confirm the tube and foot are intact, and lean on eBay's Money Back Guarantee if anything arrives damaged.

What costs extra after buying?

Batteries (if AA-powered), a charger, light modifiers like softboxes or umbrellas, and trigger transmitters if you want off-camera flash. Budget 50-150 dollars extra for a basic setup.

What is TTL on a flash?

TTL (through-the-lens metering) means the flash automatically adjusts its output based on the scene and camera settings. You point and shoot, and the flash fires at the right power. Manual flashes require you to set the power yourself. TTL only works on camera brands that match the flash brand.

What should I look for when buying a used camera flash?

Check the seller's feedback score (higher is better), confirm the flash fires and TTL metering works on your camera, inspect the flash tube for discoloration or cracks (common failure points), and ask about recycle times to gauge wear. Verify it matches your camera mount: Godox V1-C for Canon, V1-N for Nikon, V1-S for Sony. TTL and high-speed sync only work on the matching system.

What is the difference between Godox, Canon, and Nikon flashes?

Canon Speedlite and Nikon Speedlight are first-party options with full TTL integration on their respective systems, but cost more. Godox offers excellent value with a full ecosystem of triggers and lights, recycles fast with lithium batteries, and gives you third-party options. Older AA-powered flashes are cheaper but have slower recycle times.

Do I need to replace anything after buying?

Batteries are the main consumable: lithium packs (V1, AD200) last years, AA batteries need regular replacement. The flash tube and capacitor eventually wear out, but can last decades with normal use. Ask the seller about battery type and when the flash was last used actively.

Cheapest by model, at a glance

A daily snapshot of the lowest genuine eBay price for every model we track, and how good that price is right now versus its usual level, updated automatically. Prices last refreshed 12 October 2026. Tap a price to see that model's cheapest listings on eBay, or tap a model name for the full live list here.

These are second hand prices, listed by sellers as used or pre-owned, taken from live eBay US listings in US dollars. In collectible categories a sealed or unworn item is sometimes the cheapest genuine listing, and it is included. The same number works both ways: it is what a buyer pays today and the resale value a seller can realistically ask. Every model also carries a price history, the daily record kept since tracking began, which is the part to read before you buy or resell. On a day when a model has no listing that passes these filters, its row keeps the last price we recorded rather than inventing one, and drops off this table if that goes on for more than a few days.

Under each model is the actual listing that price came from, so you can see whether it is the thing you want or a bundle, a variant, or an accessory that happens to share the name.

Over the period we have tracked, this category is down 5.1%, while the used market as a whole is down 0.3%. See the Used Price Index, which is built from these prices and published as a free CSV.

Model ↕Cheapest now ↕vs typical ↕vs recent
Godox V1
Godox V1 Flashpoint Li-on x R2 Flashlight Fujifilm Fuji
$9524% under▼ 30%
Pentax AF-540FGZ
Pentax AF-540FGZ Wireless Flash
$84 lowest yet17% under▼ 11%
Canon Speedlite 320EX
Canon Speedlite 320EX Flash for EOS DSLR Mirrorless Cameras LED Video Light
$37 lowest yet12% under▼ 12%
Sigma EF-610 DG Super
Sigma EF-610 DG Super Electronic Flash F18101
$42 lowest yet10% under▼ 10%
Canon Speedlite 600EX
Canon Speedlite 600EX-RT Wireless Xenon Hot Shoe Flash for Canon EOS DSLR
$60 lowest yet8% under▼ 19%
Nikon SB-800
Nikon SB-800 Speedlight Accessory Kit
$49about typical▼ 2%
Canon Speedlite 270EX
Canon Speedlite 270EX Shoe Mount Flash for Canon
$30 same 10 daysabout typicalsteady
Godox TT600
Godox TT600 Manual Speedlite Flash w Diffuser Pouch Tested Working
$38about typical▼ 16%
Yongnuo YN600EX-RT
Yongnuo YN600EX-RT TTL Speedlite Flash for Canon with Pouch
$45 same 17 daysabout typicalsteady
Canon Speedlite 430EX
Canon Speedlite 430EX II Shoe Mount Flash E-TTL II DSLR Camera tested
$45 same 17 daysabout typicalsteady
Nissin Di700A
Nissin Di700A Zoom 24-200mm Shoe Mount Flash for Canon Exc Condition- Tested
$57 same 17 daysabout typicalsteady
Nikon SB-700
Nikon SB-700 Speedlight Flash
$60about typicalsteady
Canon Speedlite 580EX
Canon Speedlite 580EX Flash - Tested
$65 same 17 daysabout typicalsteady
Nikon SB-900
Nikon Speedlight SB-900 AF Shoe Mount Flash for Nikon
$70about typicalsteady
Canon Speedlite 580EX II
Canon 580EX II Speedlite Shoe Mount Flash 580EXII #254
$81about typical▼ 4%
Nikon SB-910
Nikon SB-910 Speedlight Flash Used Fair
$95 same 17 daysabout typicalsteady
Godox V850II
Godox V850II Flash
$100 same 17 daysabout typicalsteady
Godox V860III
Godox V860III Hot Shoe Mount TTL For Fuji And Trigger Godox X2t-f
$115 same 37 daysabout typicalsteady
Godox SK400II
US Godox SK400II 400W Photo 2.4G X System Studio Flash Strobe Lamp Light Head
$124about typicalsteady
Nikon SB-5000
Nikon Speedlight SB-5000 Shoe Mount Flash LCD Display forNikon Camera
$207 same 13 daysabout typicalsteady
Profoto A10
Profoto A10 Air TTL-N For Nikon Studio Flash Light [Excellent / Fair] US STOCK
$447about typicalsteady
Profoto B10
Profoto B10 Off Camera Flash and Continuous Light - comes with one battery
$980about typicalsteady
Godox TT685C
Godox TT685C Wireless Speedlite Flash for Canon EOS Hot Shoe GN60 w/ Case
$90above typical▲ 6%
Godox AD600 Pro
Godox AD600 Pro AD600Pro II 600Ws TTL HSS Outdoor Flash Strobe Light All-in-O…
$875above typical▼ 4%
Godox AD200 Pro
Godox AD200Pro AD200 Pro 2.4G TTL 1/8000 HSS Outdoor Wireless Flash Speed Lite
$270above typicalsteady
Worth adding. A used flash is shoot-ready with a few extras. Grab a flash diffuser, rechargeable batteries and a wireless trigger. As an Amazon Associate we earn from qualifying purchases.

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