Flash for Film Cameras - Buying Guide

An introduction and guide to buying a compact flash for your camera.
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►CHAPTER MARKERS
00:00 - Intro/structure
01:11 - Used: tier 1
01:42 - Used: tier 2
02:47 - Used: tier 3
03:38 - New: tier 1
04:18 - New: tier 2
04:53 - New: tier 3
06:00 - Manual vs Auto/TTL
08:47 - Hot shoe vs Cold shoe
10:18 - How much power?
12:04 - Second-hand buying tips
14:00 - My current favourite
15:12 - Closing thoughts
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[@bobdots5974]

Thanks Hashem, another great video and I can't think of any better advice than to try the flash with fresh batteries before buying second hand flash units. Unfortunately the capacitors inside flash guns can degrade with time, even if unused - in fact not being used can sometimes do more damage than regular use... It is possible to rescue some capacitors by cycling and 'reforming' them, however this is a hit and miss process and doesn't always work. Another issue to be aware of is that older flash units may not be compatible with modern digital cameras. Many 'no name' brands from years gone by had circuitry that could feed back through the hot shoe/PC port into the camera. In terms of film cameras with limited/no electronics this often wasn't too serious. However modern digital cameras are crammed full of sensitive electronic components and older flashes may wreak havoc on them, so my advice is to be very wary.

[@pushingfilm]

@@bobdots5974 thanks mate! You're right. I glossed over them but could have stressed these points more clearly in the video. I've pinned your comment as a great addendum for anyone looking at old used options.

[@j.k5654]

The Rollei SB20 and SB21 for 20-30$ are the best flashes for film. I have both and they have the same power as the 500$ flashes. I love them.

[@OrangeBrick8]

Yessssss! Thank you! I’ve been looking for a flash for a while now.

[@pushingfilm]

No problem!!

[@TheFilmFellow]

Not an easy one to tackle but you did great Hashem! Nice collection of flashes as well. I still don’t understand why so many are intimidated by flash when it opens up a whole new world of possibilities. Personally I’m really loving what Godox is doing. Making great flashes very affordable. That Bell & Howell is really cool! I think if you’re really serious nothing beats TTL. Especially with Nikon but the charm of an old little flashgun is endearing. Enjoy this, well done Hashem!

[@pushingfilm]

Thanks as always! Yeah its great to see Godox continue the Lux line

[@kristoffergo6294]

I just bought the Godox junior. I am going to use it on my Nikon ZF.

[@AnthonyJGianotti]

The new Godox lux’s from the cadet on up are so good for what they are and they look cool to boot! Heck even with the cadet I was throwing enough light on subjects to get great exposure for people 15-20’ away in a dimly lit roller rink.

[@mr.negative_film_store]

Nice vid. I need to get a flash for my eos 5

[@ecem4556]

Great video! I’ve always wanted to try a flash on my mamiya 7 but don’t know where to start

[@shred3005]

That Godox looks to be an exact copy of a flash I borrowed from someone back in the 80s. It was already an old flash back then. Style is fun retro now

[@jdstrobist]

Hey Hashem, a fantastic Video. Thanks for sharing. I enjoyed watching it. 😎✌️

[@pushingfilm]

Thank you!

[@jdstrobist]

@@pushingfilm most welcome✌️

[@LolJordan25]

I think you shoudn't use old flashes from analog cameras on your digital cameras. Something with the voltage is different and it can fry your digital. (sorry if this is mentioned in the video)

[@mynewcolour]

I have bunch of nice ‘speedlights’ but there’s still a place for those dinky $5 Sunpack (and similar) things. You can find then unused pretty easily and I like that they usually have a built in pc cable.

[@rayrayg9]

13:20 Example: Nikon SB-400 is i-TTL only and *not* plain TTL. And since it doesn't have any manual controls, it's completely useless on film cameras (except the F6 which works with plain TTL flash). Still a great flash!

[@pushingfilm]

@@rayrayg9 that's an SB-30 I'm showing there. Edit: I think I get what you're saying though! Definitely some variation in compatibility.

[@areallyrealisticguyd4333]

vivitar 252 is probably the best general use flash I've bought and they're extremely cheap

[@Anthony-fz9ye]

I recently got a Contax TLA 360 for about $110 AUD. Used it for the first time yesterday and am waiting for the results. Feels quite heavy when on the camera but wasn’t as bad as I thought carrying it around in my camera bag. The recycle time was a bit slower than I expected so I think I took a few shots without flash by mistake.

[@john_murch]

Which camera are you using the TLA 360 on? I thought this flash and sync cable are proprietary, specifically used with Contax SLR's.

[@HalfLeftToby]

I gotta ask - what lens are you rotating at 7:26? The depth of field indicator is so cool!

[@pushingfilm]

It's the Thypoch Simera 28mm. I have a video about it on the channel 🙂

[@HalfLeftToby]

@@pushingfilm thank you! ❤️

[@zacharyjames3091]

Applaud the topic, people so rarely talk about film flashes beyond the overhyped and now overpriced contax tla and the similar Fuji xf flash, I do wish someone would take a note that there’s a huge hole in the market (those flashes are getting up to 400 dollars these days!)

[@synkuk]

WOW.. I got the totally wrong idea of the subject ... 'compact flash' really ..... :D:D

[@pushingfilm]

Didn't think of that! I've just changed the title to avoid confusion.

[@aaronvanhorne9693]

second hand all day, master your exposure and you will create bangers + save money