Godox iM20 Mini Camera Flash

The square shape is surprisingly easy to grip and tuck into my bag, and the power output is plenty for bouncing light off a ceiling in a small room. I’m a total beginner with off-camera flash, but this thing made my first attempts look way less harsh than I expected.

Snagged this little flash for my travel kit and the compact square design fits perfectly in a jacket pocket. It fires reliably with enough pop to fix harsh shadows on portraits, and the simple controls make it easy for a beginner like me to figure out.

My first time using an external flash and the size makes it completely non-intimidating—toss it in any pocket and you’re ready. The square design sits nicely on my camera and gives just enough extra light for indoor shots, which is exactly what I needed as a beginner.