Let's get rid of the negativity. The instructions aren't great. You have to draw some conclusions yourself. If that's not for you then spend your money and get a blitz where lots of information is available. Well, since that's not the case, let's move on. I don't think you'll find many better flash options for the money. Of course I would like a flash; However, I am working on enhancing images with Flash. And the reality is I didn't want a $400+ "experiment" to start this process. While it took me a while to figure out how to change all the flash settings and their effects, I was perfectly fine with taking my time. If you're trying your hand at flash photography and don't want to spend a lot, then this is the flash you've been looking for, provided you're a bit curious and have the patience to experiment. If you are impatient, spend money on a flash and use all available information about it. Time or money, it's your choice.