Westcott just shrank its FJ Wireless System down to its most portable form yet. Two new lights landed on August 4, 2026: the FJ100 Touchscreen Strobe and the FJ100 Touchscreen Speedlight. Both are available to buy now, and both are aimed at photographers who want off-camera power without the bulk.
The headline number is the same across the pair: 100Ws of flash output, with automatic and manual flash zoom running from 24mm to 200mm. That kind of zoom control means you can tighten or spread the beam to match your lens, whether you’re shooting a headshot or lighting a wider scene.
Size is really the story here. The FJ100 Strobe measures 15.7 x 12.7 x 7.9 cm (6.2 x 5 x 3.1 inches) and tips the scales at 0.7 kg (1.6 pounds). The Speedlight is even more svelte at 19.1 x 7.6 x 7.6 cm (7.5 x 3 x 3 inches) and just 0.6 kg (1.3 pounds) — light enough to forget it’s on a stand or hot shoe.
Battery life is generous for lights this compact. The Strobe cranks out 700+ full-power flashes per charge, while the Speedlight manages 575+. Recycle times run from a snappy 0.01 seconds up to 1.6 seconds, so you’re rarely left waiting between frames.
Both units carry the modern feature checklist you’d expect from a serious flash system:
- TTL metering for automatic exposure
- High-Speed Sync up to 1/8000s
- Freeze Sync to lock down motion
- Stroboscopic Mode for multi-pop effects
Wireless control uses the familiar 2.4 GHz protocol, supporting up to 16 groups across 31 channels at ranges up to 328 feet (100 m). If you’re already invested in Westcott’s FJ ecosystem, these two slot right in as your grab-and-go options.
On pricing: the FJ100 Touchscreen Strobe with FJ Mini AC/DC Battery runs US$259.90, and the FJ100 Speedlight is US$369.90. If you need a spare or replacement power source, the FJ Mini AC/DC Battery sells separately for US$59.90.
The touchscreen control on both models is the interface tying it all together, keeping the deep feature set navigable rather than buried in button combinations. For location shooters, event photographers, and anyone who’d rather not lug a full-size monolight, the FJ100 duo makes a compelling case for going small without giving up the flash tricks that matter.
