Four Flash Tips -On Camera Flash Is Amazing

Four Flash Tips -On Camera Flash Is Amazing
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0:00 intro
0:30 disclaimer
0:57 Tip #1 Fill and Key
2:22 Manual Flash Guide
3:03 Two Exposures
3:29 Ambient First
4:06 How To Set Flash Power
4:22 Do Not Touch Camera Settings
5:33 X Sync Speed
6:10 Tip #2 Blur and Sharp
7:34 Godox Lux Junior
8:40 Tip #3 Ghosts
9:55 Tip #4 Vintage Portrait
10:51 Make It Work For You
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[@johnyutzey6504]

A flash tutorial for beginners is a great idea, although I must say this short video provides a very good and concise start. How many casual photographers these days use flash at all? Not many, I suggest. Even phone pictures can benefit from flash fill from time to time, especially if backlit.

[@mattisulanto]

Thanks. Yeah, flash is a bit out of vogue today, but it can still be a lot of fun.

[@oncleschultz]

Absolute agreement

[@raymondkongshumt4raymond128]

Yes, I like to watch a full tutorial of manual flash. I am looking forward to watching it very soon. Thanks sulantoblog!

[@manuelgarate]

Please do a full video with the use of this fantastic retro flash (Godox Junior)

[@johnnyrockyhorror5253]

Yes, a manual flash tutorial would be great

[@EmFarber]

thanks!!

[@mattisulanto]

You're welcome!

[@PitNeex]

The vintage portrait look is spot on! Nice tips! Such a calm and cool guy! I Always enjoy your videos !

[@mattisulanto]

Many thanks.

[@nadirah7672]

These tips sound so much fun! Thank you and you've inspired me to experiment more. As you said, photography should be fun!

[@mattisulanto]

Thanks so much!

[@lespecsman]

Very well explained most videos hardly mention which settings to use on the Camera ✔️📷

[@joepardi9369]

Full manual flash would be nice

[@jyangphotoatx]

Please make the tutorial and I will love to learn more about flash! Also will love to learn the logic of how to meter the flash with or without having the wire connected to the meter. Something called GN? The relationship between iso, shutter speed and the power. Or even how to meter when shoot with old film cameras if possible 🙏

[@mattisulanto]

Thanks for sharing.

[@kmcsmart]

Yes, I would like to see more in depth flash video. Thanks

[@cam_webb]

My friend, you taught more in a few minutes than I learned at 3 years of university studying photography. Sad, but true. Thanks 👍

[@mattisulanto]

Thank you. Wow, that was a real compliment😀

[@oncleschultz]

Very sensible advices...

[@siofna9709]

Interessting tips. The first I knew and I am using it. The others I must Try :-).

[@emptyandseephotos7858]

I saw this ghost photo in insta underrated you but after seeing video i appreciate negative side as positive and a first aid backup for all camera

[@michaelgizicki9625]

good inspirations!

[@mattisulanto]

Thank you!

[@nicolaframmartino1054]

Hello Matti, tutorial for flash shall be very interesting. Please consider it.

[@mattisulanto]

Thanks.

[@tobiecharlton8572]

Thank you very much for making this !

[@mattisulanto]

My pleasure!

[@kayleebirkin1443]

I laughed so hard when he said “very simple and expensive.” 😂😂

[@jeanchaboteaux6683]

Great video Matti, very clear. From my side, I am interested by a flash tutorial as you kindly proposed 👍👍👍

[@mattisulanto]

Thanks.

[@LaloFlores]

Thanks!

[@mattisulanto]

Thank you!

[@devroombagchus7460]

Very good. Thanks.

[@mattisulanto]

Thank you too!

[@AMTunLimited]

Ive been struggling with on-camera flash, these are some awesome tips

[@mattisulanto]

Glad it was helpful!

[@PopMcD]

Matti- Another very informative video. I didn't know this flash existed! (rarely use a flash.) But, I ordered one through your link and I'm looking forward to it! It'll force me to pay attention to manual settings more and hopefully improve my shots that need fill flash. The price and versatility of this flash are awesome! Thanks!!

[@mattisulanto]

Thanks so much. I hope you'll be happy with the flash.

[@zacharyschmidt9771]

Thanks Matty. I've been eyeing this flash since the little one that came with my Olympus died.

[@mattisulanto]

Thanks for watching. That's a nice retro flash, but remember it's not TTL.

[@Xisbrezatsgzormd]

Such a nice video! Information delivered so good and the picture in general is very nice. But I was wondering how I need to use this flash (I was thinking to buy it earlier) for my film camera. How do I need work with 1/2, 1/8, 1/16 synchronisation time? Because on my older flash, which was also produced at only-film-camera era, there is no such option. It is always in “full”

[@joepardi9369]

Full review of flash

[@rodmehta5356]

Hi Matti, if the little flash can't be rotated to reflect off a wall or ceiling, a bit of aluminium foil can send the light sideways. Works in pubs :-) My personal tip #6. Inflated plastic bags make great diffusers in the wild (#7). Have a great day & thanks!

[@mattisulanto]

Thanks for the tips! This was all about direct on camera flash, but of course bounced flash in not prohibited either😀

[@amermeleitor]

Could a small diffuser help with the harshness of the light?

[@mizachs]

I've 3 x Godox manual flashes. More tips would be great to see!

[@mattisulanto]

Thanks.

[@lenskapvdo]

Please do a full manual flash tutorial!!!!

[@arbsfoundation4510]

Please make the video as I would like to learn more about using a flash

[@devavenkataramanarao7322]

Pl.make a video on flash tutorial.

[@davidfamilie6157]

Hi Matti - thank you for nice video- i am wondering without TTL and with analogue photography, how can you determine the necessary flash output for the first shot? So model in the shade, underexposed and you need fill light- how much?

[@mattisulanto]

If you are experienced you can guess but otherwise you have to take a test photo which is easy on a digital camera. If you are shooting film you have to either guess, use the guide number of the flash or use a flash meter.

[@Laura-sg6ss]

Almost blllaaackk??!?!😂😂😂😂 sir ahahaha😭😫💅🏾

[@cfagil]

Great tutorial. Many Thanks. Flash photography seems to be out of fashion now because of the current camera's /smart phone 's high ISO capability. I bought the Godox Lux Senior because it is a fun toy reminding me of my Leica's Ceyoo Synchronblitzer flash. I like the LUX range because of their ability to work with old film cameras with no hot shoe via the PC cable. If it is purely for functional purpose, I would go for the Godox TT350. Although it is a brand specific TTL flash, it can be used as a manual flash for many digital cameras. For example my TT350 for micro four third works perfectly with my Leica cameras in manual mode. One important feature TT350 which is missing in the LUX range is the rotary head. I guess you may do another video on bounced flash photography. I use Godox intensively for my studio and event work. They produce many good value for money flash llights. The fact that many of my colleagues have replaced their overpriced branded flashes to Godox V1 speaks volume. Great to learn that Godox is trying to make flash popular and fun to use again!!

[@mattisulanto]

Thanks for watching.

[@AnandaSim]

Good video, my friend. That Godox Junior looks real retro, like my first Panasonic I still have from the 1970s. It's silly that some new cameras have deviated from the de facto standard hotshoe. My Sony A7 Multi Interface Shoe needs non MIS flash not to be fully pushed in because the centre pin is not aligned. And some Canon DSLR bodies don't have a centre pin.

[@mattisulanto]

Thanks. That is true, many cameras do not have the standard hot shoe any more, which is stupid indeed.

[@lexlayabout5757]

Minolta started that idea to lock people into buying their own flash units. Sony inherited it from Minolta.

[@rezzoc91]

This is one of the many reasons for which you need a pop-up flash on your camera

[@lensman5762]

That power adjustment wheel reminds me of my old Metz Mecablitz flash guns of antiquity.

[@mattisulanto]

This is a retro style flash and I guess Godox wanted it to look like a flash from 1970s.

[@lensman5762]

@@mattisulanto I guess so.

[@oncleschultz]

If I still would be in Klaukkala, I could buy you a - large - coffee ...☕️🍰

[@mattisulanto]

Thanks for the thought.

[@sklba632]

Hey, you addressed shutter synch speed! Awesome. Have you tried to soften the light from the lux jr at all?

[@mattisulanto]

No, not really, because it's such small flash.

[@sklba632]

@@mattisulanto Just wondered if softening it would tame the harshness a bit.

[@mattisulanto]

@@sklba632 Yes, it would, of course. However, you'd need a fairly large softener (umbrella) to create really soft light. A large softener would suck about two stops of light, so with a small flash like this it doesn't make much sense.

[@RobertLeeAtYT]

Hey, cover high speed sync flash (HSS) next? For that first photo, instead 1/180s at f7.1 that would have enabled 1/2000s at f2. Same rebalancing of scene dynamic range but now with blurred background. As you mentioned, a non-dedicated, non-TTL flash like the Junior won't do for this. I sometime use a Godox 685. That is a very nice, on-camera-able, HSS-capable, dedicated flash at about double the price of the Junior. Even then, at ~4x cheaper than most manufacturer's flash that's a great value.

[@mattisulanto]

Thanks for sharing. HSS is very handy, but it has its problems too. I have cover that, if I make that tutorial video.

[@chris-dempsey]

How do you like that flash on the Ricoh GR3??

[@mattisulanto]

It's a small flash and works well on a small camera like the GR3. The camera doesn't feel top heavy or uncomfortable to hold.

[@nelsonted1]

I fell into using my on camera flash on most everything I could reach at the lowest level. Full blast sun behind a person gives wonderful halo and no squinting just pop the flash. Then, a couple years ago the flash burnt out on the Nikon d7100. I was bereft. I still have working flash on the d700 so I'm not completely wrecked. So, I had to use another flash. I'd been using a small soft box on my camera for years but it sure isn't streamlined. I have also used a cable with the flashes and held it in my left hand. So....no pop up. I can use a separate flash but the thing I hate is they all have too much power. I want to fill wrinkles.and eyes sockets with the smallest puff of lightwhich also gives a wonderful catchlight. I guess I am just screwed. I'll have an anuerism and buy a d500 pretty soon and still no popup

[@mattisulanto]

Sorry to hear about your flash problems.

[@minterwelon9965]

does the Godox Lux Junior work with the Ricoh GRIII/GRIIIx? Thanks

[@mattisulanto]

Yes, but remember that it's not a dedicated flash. It only uses the central pin to trigger the flash. You could make all the photos in the video with the GR3/x and the Godox Lux Junior.

[@minterwelon9965]

@@mattisulanto thanks for your response!

[@WhoIsSerafin]

Does that one have high speed sync?

[@mattisulanto]

No any kind of camera compatibility, except normal flash sync.

[@ZzZaffa1st]

does this flash works with ricoh GRIII?

[@mattisulanto]

It should work on every camera with the standard hot shoe. I have not tested this on the GR3 but it should work.

[@ponyonyo3805]

LUX Junior Can you dial in the target value in the dark?

[@mattisulanto]

The dials and numbers are not illuminated if that's what you mean. However, there is not that much to dial in and if you can dial in your camera settings you most probably can also dial in the flash settings.

[@mipmipmipmipmip]

Oh I got blown out results but that was because the person I was photographing wasn't in the shade!

[@thedanwriter1]

What is the recycle time for this flash at full power or half power?

[@mattisulanto]

Ok just timed it, but I only have slightly used regular AAA batteries and with premium rechargeable batteries these times would be shorter. Full power 8s, half power 4s.

[@thedanwriter1]

@@mattisulanto are you kidding me? I have to wait 8seconds before i table another shot ?

[@mattisulanto]

@@thedanwriter1 So it looks, if you use full power and a bit worn alkaline batteries. If you need fast recycle at full power there are many flashes to choose from.

[@goodtimezproductionz]

Do the tutorial please

[@blindsouris]

The price is the same as the Meike MK320 but the Meike pivot! ( Meike pretend is TTL but cautious with that, on my G9 it is not the case so I shoot always manual ). On the first photo on the amazon link the flash is not well inserted and it's a product shoot... :-)

[@mattisulanto]

The Meike looks ugly😀 Seriously though, I guess you pay a small price for the retro look if you buy the Godox Junior Lux.

[@ruuddirks5565]

I think flash is underrated. With ibis and iso,25000 people think they can shoot in the dark. But controlling the light can give so much more dimensions to your photo.

[@mattisulanto]

Thanks for sharing. Flash is not redundant quite yet😀

[@Alilingo67]

Merci !

[@mattisulanto]

Thank You!