Flash Photography on Film // How to set it up!

[@KleineNadi]

That’s the most helpful video about film photography with flash I’ve ever seen. Thank you! Now I feel like I can actually do it. Going to try shooting with flash on my Zenit 11.

[@TIPSinc01]

Thank you! That’s amazing to hear! 🙏🏼

[@123ipittythefool]

Ur the only person who actually explains how the flash works with simple examples. U da man

[@TIPSinc01]

Haha good to hear that! Glad it was useful! 😁

[@itsthatsoftwhite]

Seriously! This was the most helpful flash video I have seen for the m6+flash

[@TIPSinc01]

That’s good to hear! 😁🙏🏼

[@itsthatsoftwhite]

I have the same flash and used it with confidence last night at a party. Thanks again!

[@itsthatsoftwhite]

I'm also considering the godox for the ability to shoot at a shorter distance with less flash output. Would you reccomend another flash that's easier to use?

[@TIPSinc01]

@@itsthatsoftwhite you’re welcome! Good one! 🔥

[@TIPSinc01]

@@itsthatsoftwhite hmm.. I think the Lux junior is pretty easy when you get to know it!

[@paymanh2857]

This was so clear and helpful. I got the MP and just got the same leica flash as yours! Thanks!

[@TIPSinc01]

Good to hear! Have fun with it and let me know how it goes 😁

[@paymanh2857]

Been doing some dry runs on the M10m before i start shooting on film with the MP haha @@TIPSinc01 I´ll let you know

[@flyingo]

Nice. I’ve been shooting film for over 50 years, but never bought a dedicated flash meter. I had always just guessed and closed down my aperture in anticipation of the flash. My composition and subject distance always took precedence over the exact proper exposure settings for using a flash. I’ve had great luck, but also a few really blown out shots over the years. This is a good video regarding using flash. I suppose I should just bite the bullet and buy a flash meter. Thanks!

[@TIPSinc01]

I think that would never be a bad idea haha. If you combine the experience with it you’ll have the perfect workflow I guess!

[@suivezlemir]

thanks mate ! I happen to also have a M6 and a SF20, so it's like you made this video just for me.

[@TIPSinc01]

Haha nice! Hopefully it was helpful in any way 🙏🏼

[@raulcerda7804]

My guy here is the real mvp explaining how flashes work

[@TIPSinc01]

Haha thanks mate! Glad it was helpful! 🙏🏼

[@KesselsFilmChannel]

Thank you so much for making this video I needed a tutorial on this so bad.

[@TIPSinc01]

You’re very welcome! I’m glad it helped you out 🙏🏼

[@jonathanvanwarmerdam1343]

Finally a good tutorial on how to use flash with film photography! Bedankt!

[@TIPSinc01]

That’s great to hear! Thank you and I’m glad it was of any help to you! Graag gedaan 🙏🏼

[@tundrusphoto4312]

Always enjoy your videos. And of course, your cat.

[@TIPSinc01]

Thank you! I have to introduce them properly someday 😭🤣

[@maxphilippi9944]

Great tutorial! I recently bought an M6 and have been thinking about getting the SF20, but I didn't know beforehand how to use it.

[@TIPSinc01]

Thanks! It's my go to flash for sure, wouldn't trade it for anything else.

[@RichardPilon]

Great video and very well explained. I just bought the SF20 for my M6. Looking forward to receiving it and using it. Your video makes it a lot less daunting. Thanks!

[@TIPSinc01]

That’s great to hear! Yes I get that, just set the distance and if you’re in doubt just add a bit more ✌🏼

[@itsthatsoftwhite]

Would love to see a part 2

[@TIPSinc01]

Maybe I’ll make an episode where I only use flash, what do you think?

[@JanMaxwell_Photography]

Great tutorial! Thanks man!

[@TIPSinc01]

Glad you liked it! And you're welcome!

[@jRiNGAA]

Great vid, well done

[@TIPSinc01]

Thank you! 🙏🏼

[@modalflip]

Thanks so much for this video! Have you ever used the auto-thyristor mode on the Lux Junior? Or do you always shoot it manual?

[@TIPSinc01]

I always shoot it in manual! 🙏🏼

[@scarlettstoever8093]

I love your videos! The link to the flash cord seems to be broken. What is the flash cord or a similar one please? 🙏

[@TIPSinc01]

Good to hear and thanks for letting me know, I've updated the link: geni.us/QqM9e Hopefully it works now, otherwise it's the Nikon SC-28

[@scarlettstoever8093]

@@TIPSinc01 thank you 🙏 I appreciate your help! And your inspiring videos 🙌

[@gordon9771]

Very helpful. Thanks!

[@TIPSinc01]

Glad that it was helpful! You’re welcome my friend! 😁

[@sbleo1253]

Thanks for thé vidéo ! Awesome The link for the flash cord is not working could you recommend me one for de lux junior and sr 20 ?

[@TIPSinc01]

I’ll have to check that out! I use the Nikon SC-28 and it’s perfect.

[@sbleo1253]

Thanks It’s working just not available on Amazon just released ! Sorry and thanks for the answer 🎞️

[@TIPSinc01]

@@sbleo1253 no problem mate!

[@commentariat]

Thanks for the video! It’s very helpful. I have a question re using this on a film camera - my MP. If I set the aperture at say f8 with 400 ISO film, and then the shutter speed at 1/50th. Then I set the flash to A and dial in the f8 and 400 iso. Let’s say it shows me a distance of 4 meters. Does the shutter speed not matter any more? If I change the shutter speed to 1/15 (with tripod), wouldn’t it expose the photo for longer? So how do I compensate for slower shutter speeds? Is the data on the flash LCD screen relevant only for 1/50 after which I have to start compensating via flash power? Thank you! And sorry if it’s a silly question. I tried reading the manual but it didn’t help.

[@TIPSinc01]

Not silly at all! The shutterspeeds only account for the ambient light. It does not affect the flash, but make sure you’re on or below the sync speed. If you go faster you’ll see a part of your shutter in the final image.

[@commentariat]

@@TIPSinc01thank you! I just got this flash in the mail and I’ll try this out with a roll or two. Very excited. Thanks again for making such a clear and useful video 😊

[@TIPSinc01]

@@commentariat congrats! Have fun with it! Any questions feel free to ask mate 🙏🏼

[@commentariat]

@@TIPSinc01 🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽

[@Bajinowhere]

My Kodak Ultra F9 has fixed aperture of f/9 and shutter speed 1/120s. How do i use light meter?

[@TIPSinc01]

Then you set the flash to those settings and adjust the power, then you’ll know the distance you need to have from the subject 🙏🏼

[@Superbustr]

There is nothing wrong with TTL flash and I highly advocate using it. In certain situations where you simply don't have the time to setup an external flash, and need to shoot quickly, TTL is the way to go. In addition your results with TTL will vary depending on the available metering modes in your camera. My film camera has 1/1000th flash sync speed and was pretty good value compared to the other options on the market. I don't know how anyone could shoot on a camera that has a super low sync speed... you would have to shoot on a tripod with a totally still model, which is just a bit too limiting tbh.

[@TIPSinc01]

There’s definitely nothing wrong with shooting TTL. In my experience it’s just not always a 100% hit. Definitely if something reflects the light a lot. So therefore I like to do things manual, I almost don’t have to think about it so I can be quick. A lot of older film cameras don’t have that fast sync speed, maybe some leave shutter lenses. So it’s nice that you have one! But honestly I think flashing will eliminate a lot of movement and even if there’s some movement it creates some “energy” in the frame. Never really had problems with the slow sync speed of my M6. To each their own of course, everyone has their own way of doing things! 😁

[@Superbustr]

@@TIPSinc01 I think it depends on the camera. I have one of the most advanced mf film cameras with 5 point spot metering and have had no issues yet with ttl flash. I would recommend that you get at the very least a camera with exposure lock. That way you can use your spot meter to select (exposure-lock) a specific part of the image for TTL mode.

[@TIPSinc01]

@@Superbustr could be. But even on my Canon R5C I have situations where a reflective sign or white t-shirts have an impact on the reading. Also you’ll have to account for skin tones sometimes.

[@Superbustr]

@@TIPSinc01 Good to know. I only shoot portraits with flash so haven't encountered your issue with reflective signs. But have noted that issue in my brain for later reference.

[@goodluckgm]

thanks for sharing❤

[@TIPSinc01]

You’re very welcome!

[@whothennow24]

This was suuuuper helpful, but I do have a question about shutter speed. What if you want to include more ambient light? How do you know which shutter speed to use to include ambient light? Or say you want to isolate the subject and have the background be very dark; how do you know which shutter speed to use for this effect?

[@TIPSinc01]

Good questions! If you want to know the shutter speed for the ambient light, you first set up your flash power and aperture. After that you’ll use a light meter, or the internal one, and set the shutter speed when it reads a good reading. If you want to do it with a dark background, you’ll have to do it the other way around, but make sure you don’t go higher than the max sync speed. To make it darker you can also close the aperture down more and use more power on the flash. Was that understandable? 😅

[@BTDJ_academy]

Would you set the shutter speed on the camera at the cameras max sync, like on my EOS 3 max sync speed is 1/200th should I keep it fixed at that or adjust the SS and keep it under 1/200th?

[@TIPSinc01]

Depends on how much ambient light you want in the photo. If you choose a lower shutter speed, more light from the surroundings will be visible.

[@matthiasf.1577]

The flash cord you take the one for Olympus/Panasonic ?

[@TIPSinc01]

I’ve got the Nikon SC-29

[@matthiasf.1577]

@@TIPSinc01 And it works with your Leica Combo M6 & SF20?

[@TIPSinc01]

@@matthiasf.1577 yes it does!

[@mainjune]

I am the guy from IG that I asked model of flash code. haha you have nice voice and good mic. I created the Video about M6 on my channel too!

[@TIPSinc01]

Haha thanks a lot mate! 🙏🏼✌🏼

[@DecentGatsby]

Amazing video!

[@TIPSinc01]

Thank you! 🙏🏼

[@fredericp3750]

thank you, one of the most helpful videos!! one question though, how would you know that the flash speed on your camera is the correct one? with the flash you know how to control the aperture, iso, and flash speed but how do you know that for example 1/60 is gonna be the correct exposure? idk maybe I'm confused

[@TIPSinc01]

Thanks mate! Glad that it was helpful! Shutter speed has only impact on environmental light, it has none on the flash. The only thing you’ll need to make sure is that the sync speed of your camera is right. You’ll probably see an indicator on your shutter dial.

[@fredericp3750]

@@TIPSinc01 ohh of course, thanks dude, being new that helped a lot!!

[@TIPSinc01]

@@fredericp3750 you’re welcome mate! 😁

[@syremedia]

When setting the flash iso to film speed, if you are pushing or pulling your film, would you set the flash iso to box speed? Or the speed you’re shooting at. Example, portra 400 shot at 800 iso. Would the flash be set to 400 or 800

[@TIPSinc01]

Depends on what I’m shooting. Color film I like to set it at 400 when shooting portra 800. But with black and white film I set it to 1600 when pushing it two stops.

[@TIPSinc01]

But without the confusion. Just set it as you rate your film 🙏🏼

[@DominicAJ]

When you use the flash cord you don't have to plug a cable into the flash sync port on the back of the M6 too?

[@TIPSinc01]

Nope it just works from the hot shoe on top of the camera! I’ve used some different flash triggers and they all seem to work really.

[@NateG459]

great vid. Quick question, how do i adjust my shutter speed when using godox junior on film camera?

[@TIPSinc01]

Thanks! Just set the shutter speed on your camera to the right sync speed. There might be an indicator for it on the dial 🙌🏼

[@NateG459]

@@TIPSinc01 gotcha. So its recommended to leave it at that sync speed and if u want maybe a darker image, back up or close down aperture?

[@TIPSinc01]

@@NateG459 yes, don’t put it faster, then you’ll get a black part in your image because the shutter is in the way. You can put it slower if you like to experiment with some motion blur! And yes, close down aperture or less output on the flash!

[@NateG459]

@@TIPSinc01 thanks alot!!

[@TIPSinc01]

@@NateG459 you’re welcome mate!

[@lucafilms]

Hello my friend and thank you so much for this very informative video! I have one question: You were saying that after you indicate the camera aperture and film speed, the camera shows the distance, in which the subject would be properly exposed. BUT under what circumstances? Is this true in sunlight but also in complete darkness? Does this not depend on the ambient light available? Thanks so much, i'm a newbie!

[@TIPSinc01]

I think you mean that the flash will show the distance. That’s true, so you set the aperture and film speed accordingly on your flash. Then you can adjust the power of the flash until you have the right distance to your subject. The output will be the same on sunlight or darkness, but it depends on your settings if ambient light will be present too. If you would shoot at F16, there will be less ambient light then let’s say F2. Because most have a low flash sync speed you’ll probably will have to compensate with the aperture for that if you don’t want to include any ambient light.

[@lucafilms]

@@TIPSinc01 Thank you so much for the quick answer!! So let's say you have the exact same settings (ISO 400, f8.0, distance according to flash is 4m) in a after-sunset-portrait, 4m distance vs. mid-day portrait at 4m distance. Will the image not be completely blown-out in the daylight?

[@TIPSinc01]

@@lucafilms depends on the reading of ambient light. But the output of the flash will be the same in all situations.

[@lucafilms]

@@TIPSinc01 and by „output of the flash“ you mean the exposure of the subject will be equal in both cases? Is that a correct assumption?

[@TIPSinc01]

@@lucafilms Yes!

[@Yosser70]

Cool video man. I’ve got a cat called Goose too 👍🏻

[@TIPSinc01]

Haha thanks mate! And that’s the best name for a cat 😎, definitely if they are a bit crazy lol.

[@moha2131]

can you use a godox junior with a cable like the sp20 ?

[@TIPSinc01]

You mean the SF20 flash? Yes you can use the Godox with a flash cable, I use the Nikon Sc28. Check link in the description if you’re interested 🙌🏼

[@moha2131]

@@TIPSinc01 just a last question do you know if the new leica m6 2022 is a TTL or not ?

[@TIPSinc01]

@@moha2131 I think it does have TTL. But I’m not 100% sure

[@GabrielSpence]

Such a helpful video Thank you

[@TIPSinc01]

Good to hear! You’re welcome mate!

[@quite1enough]

nice video but what about tons of other flashes that doesn't actually show you any iso

[@TIPSinc01]

If the flash doesn’t show ISO I wonder how you would measure for it tbh. You need to set and know the ISO and aperture to determine the output. Otherwise I would recommend to use an external light meter.

[@calemtrevor]

Great video

[@TIPSinc01]

Appreciate that! 🙏🏼

[@finn4240]

Awsome video, so well explained!! I'm really curious! if you could only take on of the which would you take? the LUX junior or the SF20 (also im pretty sure the leica takes 1/50th of flash sync meaning you could technically get away with metering 1/60 on ur Sekonic if you decrease the ISO with a 1/3 stop

[@TIPSinc01]

Thank you! Glad you enjoyed it. And that might be true about the 1/50th, have to look it up. But the shutter-speed doesn’t really affect the metering from the flash anyways 😭. I would take the SF20, because of the easier buttons and lcd screen and more power. Also I like the look of it, but don’t tell anyone.

[@DefaMarcelino-ip7rp]

What if you want to use slower shutter speed?

[@TIPSinc01]

Then flash works! But remember to also know the ambient light, because you don’t want to over expose the image.

[@moha2131]

let sat i have subject at 1m do i need to make the focus or with thé flash my subject will be in focus ? (:

[@TIPSinc01]

Always focus with the lens, flash distance is how much light there’s needed for that subject.

[@moha2131]

@@TIPSinc01 thanks you 🙏🏻

[@TIPSinc01]

@@moha2131 no problem at all!

[@jamicanshakin]

Does this take into account ambient light?

[@TIPSinc01]

It could! But it’s always good to meter for both if you’re including the ambient light.

[@lorenzosantigli9206]

Hi! thank you very much for the tutorial. But what about multiple flashes? I've got 3 flashes that I would like to use alltogether for skate photography from different angles. Is the procedure the same? Setting the camera on manual mode and each single flash on manual mode? I'm afraid that all of the light ocming from each flash will overexpose the image thus ruining it because the flashes won't be able to communicate between themselves and auto adjust for power. Is this a right concern or am I totally wrong? hahah thank you I hope I was clear in explaining my problem.

[@TIPSinc01]

Thanks for watching! If the flashes are all on the same power and have the same distance, they'll be properly exposed. To be sure you could measure the light with a light meter if you have one, like the seconic flash mate.

[@floskifilm]

What if i want to push my ilford HP5 ( iso 400) to 1600? Do i set the flash iso to 1600 or 400? Thanks.

[@TIPSinc01]

Good question! You need to set the flash to 1600. Otherwise you’ll output to much power! 📸

[@fmiranda66]

Metz 34 CS-2❤

[@TIPSinc01]

Nice!

[@moustachio334]

Using ttl isn't just an auto mode it's a time saver mode and it has a manual mode in it. Maybe shit Leica doesn't. They can't make a camera newer than the m3.

[@TIPSinc01]

Amazing comment!

[@MakersTeleMark]

A few things. It's 1/50th on your sync. Secondly, you can ditch the cord and use even cheaper triggers. Finally, you can always put a diffuser on your flash to lower output. But the best thing is to use a flash meter.

[@TIPSinc01]

I guess it is 1/50th, but the idea is that you set it on any camera to where the sync speed goes. Most cameras will have an indicator. I’ve had an cheaper one, broke in a couple of days of use. So that’s why I decided to go with this one and it holds up some beating for sure. I don’t want any wireless triggers that are powered by batteries or could fail because of that. And yes you can put on a diffuser, good idea! That only works though when you have the time to use an external meter.

[@MakersTeleMark]

@@TIPSinc01 A diffuser is a t-shirt. You don't need a light meter either in a pinch. Just meter 2 stops from shadow to highlights retained with your eye. 50th/ 5.6 then add or sub depending on clouds and complexion. You will get better at it.

[@TIPSinc01]

@@MakersTeleMark there’s no way to know by eye how much diffusion will be added by a t-shirt. Black t shirt? White one? Linnen or polyester? I wouldn’t recommend it without metering the light and be sure of the output.

[@TheFilmKrewe]

4:30 Lux Jr

[@TIPSinc01]

Pretty little flash!

[@foobaryorozuya4397]

too much talking.

[@TIPSinc01]

✌🏼

[@shademanirvanipour6870]

the Leica None TTL flash photography flash got up to 60 SEC and the TTL model allows you to use all the SHUTTER SPEED FOR HIGH FLASH PHOTOGRAPHY

[@TIPSinc01]

I don’t know about that. I think it’s both 1/50th, correct me if I’m wrong.

[@whataboutart]

Thank you, your video was very helpful.

[@TIPSinc01]

You’re welcome! Love to hear that 🙏🏼