Godox Lux Junior Retro Camera Flash Review with Digital & Film (Fujifilm X-T4 / Contax G1)

[@PlanBDesignStudio]

Can fit on Canon R50??

[@MattLovesCameras]

It has a hot shoe so yes it will ☺️ thanks for watching!

[@LucyLumen]

Thanks for this video matt. I will have one of these soon from Godox so great to hear how to use it. You are so great at explaining things without being arrogant, I love it! Also those shots of marshal the dog are 🔥 well done!

[@MattLovesCameras]

Thanks Lucy 😁🙏 can’t wait to see your results 📸

[@Genshi]

Nice video! Just ordered one of these... hoping it will work with my old Hasselblad 500C/M.

[@MattLovesCameras]

Fantastic! The Lux Senior would also look amazing on a hassy!

[@Genshi]

@@MattLovesCameras yeah, I just discovered that one after I ordered the Junior. Maybe I'll just get both...

[@JeffWernerIthacaNY]

Thinking of getting this, thanks. I’m excited about the pc sync cable since most of my film cameras don’t have a hot shoe, and old vintage flashes with pc sync cables would fry a modern camera. I agree that it’s nice to only have to pack one flash! I have another small universal flash but it has a wireless foot you have to charge (which I always forget) and no iso or aperture info on it. I like that this has the old school wheel to tell you aperture based on distance.

[@MattLovesCameras]

Thanks Jeff! It's a lot of fun. In the heat of the moment I ended up guessing the flash and the aperture, usually got it right after a couple of shots 😅

[@andyvan5692]

one point, I think the S1 & S2 are different sync options, the S1 is Optical slave mode, the S2 is the mode for PC Sync cable, not sure if it disconnects the pin on the hot shoe, ie makes it 'cold' to stop shorting out on older Leaf shutter cameras. ( this is from watching Elinchrom and Broncolor flash battery pack videos, this is how THEY do it, and explain these settings).

[@MattLovesCameras]

Hello! According to the manual, they're both optical slave modes (see below). Thanks for watching 😊 Optical Control Mode Sl optical control The S1 optical control function is available in M manual flash mode. Push the OFF/Sl /S2 button to Sl, the flash can function as an optical Sl secondary flash. With this function, the flash will fire synchronously when the main flash fires, the same effect as that by using of radio triggers. This helps create multiple lighting effects. S2 optical control The S2 optical control function is available in M manual flash mode. Push the OFF/S1/S2 button to S2, the flash can also function as an optical S2 secondary flash to be suitable for TTL flash. This is useful when cameras have pre-flash function. With this function, the flash will ignore a single "preflash" from the main flash and will only fire in response to the second, actual flash from the main unit Note: S1/S2 optical control is only available in M manual flash mode.

[@yonishperling1531]

Really really good review!! thanks for this! can you please share opinion or even make review with the flash indoor?

[@MattLovesCameras]

Thanks so much, it’s great indoors! I’ve just published a new video about the Godox Lux Elf with lots of indoors photos, you will get similar results across both flashes, with the Lux Junior being more powerful kzbin.info/www/bejne/bGakqYqul52FY7c

[@tburg9]

Maybe a stupid question, but if there is no hot shoe connected how does the flash know to fire right as the shutter is released? It doesn’t look like the cynic cable needs to be connected while on camera, but I’m confused how the camera and flash communicate the shutter fire!

[@MattLovesCameras]

Hmm great question, I will try to answer it as best I can. When you use a manual flash you set your shutter speed to the sync speed, which can be 1/60 second, 1/100 second, or other speeds. For example, on my Contax G1, it's 1/100 second. When you press the shutter, a signal is sent via the sync port along the cable to fire the flash. The shutter speed is slow enough to capture the scene when it's been lit up by the flash. Does that help? 😊

[@essiturbo]

Works according godox not with Panasonic Kameras.

[@MattLovesCameras]

Oh I see! Thanks for letting me know ☺️

[@Coco-ct5ix]

Thank you for this vid Matt! Always appreciate how informative you are - we have the same taste in cameras (I have the XT4 and Contax G2)! Happy shooting!

[@MattLovesCameras]

Thank you so much Coco 😊🙏 We have great taste in cameras 😂 I would LOVE a G2, I bought one a few years ago but it had an issue so I had to return it to Japan. For now I’m rolling with the G1 😁

[@devroombagchus7460]

But does it also work with older film cameras? My Godox 350 does not flash when I use a hotshoe and pc cable on a Rolleiflex, Voightländer or Zeiss. It is no use contacting Godox, because they don’t understand the question. I believe it has to do with the differences in voltage for the flash to ignite. Or whatever. Does anyone know more?

[@MattLovesCameras]

Good question, sadly I don't have an answer for you yet. I have a Rollei but I haven't tried it on there yet. Will let you know when I do!

[@CrookedNose2131]

I tried it on my Voightlander Vito Automatic I and it didn't work. I was thinking that it may have been a camera problem, but upon reading your post maybe not.

[@kayef5724]

I appreciate this video, and have a question. do you think if I use a trigger cable of a sony a6400 that it will sync like the film camera in the video?

[@MattLovesCameras]

Thank you, appreciate it! 😊 You should be able to trigger the flash with any camera either via the hotshoe or via a sync cable. It’s worked for me with 4 different cameras - film and digital.

[@kayef5724]

@@MattLovesCameras thank you so much!

[@HueyPProductions]

How does this work with the Contax G 1?

[@MattLovesCameras]

G1 has a hotshoe, it’s a manual flash

[@pradeeeepp]

Does it work with iPhone🥺

[@MattLovesCameras]

Sadly not 🥲

[@joeybailey9628]

Do you primarily shoot auto or manual mode in flash

[@MattLovesCameras]

Mostly manual if I'm shooting digital as it's easy to check the image and reassess. Thanks for watching!

[@officiallyval]

Would this flash work with my Sony zv1? Thank you so much! Great video😊

[@MattLovesCameras]

Hello! Thank you 😊 Great question, it should work with any digital or film camera with a hotshoe. I see the ZV1 has one so it should work fine, but perhaps you could check with Godox?

[@officiallyval]

@@MattLovesCameras tysm for your reply! Does it have to be plugged into the camera? The flash just goes off whenever you take a photo? Sorry about all the questions, im terrible with cameras. But i love the zv1 because its so easy to use, and it would be amazing with a flash!🙏🏼😊

[@MattLovesCameras]

@@officiallyval no worries! I would go with a more automatic flash for your camera, one that has TTL metering might be better. Perhaps check out this one: Godox TT350S Mini Thinklite TTL Flash for Sony Cameras

[@Termidryna]

And what about Ricoh?

[@MattLovesCameras]

Not sure, I don’t think Godox mentions Ricoh in their documentation unfortunately 😊

[@kevingopaaul8233]

Great video! Can you show how to sync in with the xt4. I’m having trouble getting mine to work

[@MattLovesCameras]

Thanks for watching! What issue are you having exactly? What shutter speeds?

[@kevingopaaul8233]

@@MattLovesCameras The screen is grey out when I try to link the flask to the camera . It’s set is Mechanical shutter as well and any shutter speed . Not sure what else to set where I can see the flash setting on the screen not being greyed out

[@MattLovesCameras]

@@kevingopaaul8233 ah, yes the camera won't know the flash is there - you don't have to tell it that it's sitting on the hotshoe. Just put it on top then press the shutter and it should work :)

[@jmtphotographymedia]

I love this flash. I use for Fuji X and my Canon AL1.

[@MattLovesCameras]

Yes it’s fantastic! Thanks for watching 😊🙏

[@PuchoWebSolutions]

Hello from New York City! How about recycle speed and battery life? Thank you for your informative video.

[@MattLovesCameras]

Hello! Thanks so much for watching! Recycle speed is pretty good, bear in mind this is not in the same league as their more powerful flashes though. Battery life is good, but I always carry a spare set just in case.

[@AndreNguyen7]

Great review, so detailed and love your examples. Explaining them, I love it! I'm going to buy this for my Ricoh GR III!

[@MattLovesCameras]

Thanks so much! Appreciate it 😊 Make sure you check out my GR III videos! I have 3 on my channel already with a new one coming in the next 24 hours 😁

[@mathphotographer]

Excellent review! Very well done.

[@MattLovesCameras]

Thanks so much! 😊🙏

[@WhoIsSerafin]

I like this but I still don’t understand exactly how and what you’re supposed to do with auto mode compared to manual with this flash.

[@MattLovesCameras]

I guess you could say the auto mode is the flash guessing the light 😊

[@ToddHudsonAtl]

Hi Matt, thanks for the review. I ordered this simply for it's size and now feel more confident because of your review. Your family is lovely.

[@MattLovesCameras]

Thanks so much Todd, great to hear. Hope you enjoy the Lux Junior! 😊

[@ChediakTiago]

Great video! I have a Contax G1 and thinking about getting this flash. How good was the flash auto mode?

[@MattLovesCameras]

Oh very cool! I don’t think I’ve shot a roll through my G1 since I made this video, must get it out again. The auto mode is okay, the film shots turned out better than I thought. Definitely give it a go on a digital camera first for testing if you can!

[@doktorgregg]

Hi, thanks for the review. I picked up a Junior the other day to use with my X-T4. I’m confused about the Fuji settings I should be using with Auto mode. My efforts so far all seem to be overexposed because the camera doesn’t know there’s a flash as well. I’m thinking: lowest ISO on the dial is 160, so I set it to that, shutter to 1/60, and leave the aperture to its own devices? Or full manual mode?

[@MattLovesCameras]

Hi! It’s a bit of trial and error when you first use it. If the shots are all overexposed, try a faster shutter speed or stop down the aperture to f8 or f11 and see what it looks like and readjust 😊

[@melvinvanderstylen]

Use ND filters.

[@renemies78]

The pictures do look really good! I'm going to be getting one of these based on your review. Thank you.

[@MattLovesCameras]

Thanks so much! Let me know how you go with it!

[@alasdairdougall7868]

Nice, quick review. It is a nice addition to the camera bag. Hope all is well with the flash dazzled family?

[@MattLovesCameras]

Thank you mate! Yes we're all doing well, how are you? The year is flying by!

[@roncemine4948]

This Godox lux junior is nice for go to shoot or street photo because its light and compact and just play with ambient light for more dramatic effect. I'm excited for my order w/ this speedlight.

[@MattLovesCameras]

Yes for sure! Hope you enjoy it! 😊

[@AlexLuyckxPhoto]

The Junior looks like a great flash! But the Senior has a sweet retro flashbulb look. Thanks for this review!

[@MattLovesCameras]

Thanks Alex! Yes the senior has such a cool look! Maybe one day I’ll have one to play with 😊

[@martinandreasson5504]

Hey! Great little vid about the Junior Lux. I saw that they were going to release this flash a while back as well as the senior version. And thought the idea of a flash working on both my film cameras and digital cameras with a retro look no less was great. Did not see that much as far as reviews or tutorials go though and wanted to see some test shots from using it ( kind strange they did not show any in their commercial and it made me and many others i saw wonder why and get a bit "suspicious " from that fact.). But i heard you and Lucy speak about it on a podcast, might have been your joint one and that you liked it and had made a video about it. So was happy to finally see this out hehe. I have not used mine a lot yet, and not at all on my film cameras. But tried it on both my Fuji X-T1 and my M240 and find it looked best on my M240 out of those two. Looking forward to try it out on my film cameras ( i did try it on my spotmatic Sp, but for some reason it doesn't fire either with cable or else. But going to try it on a Nikon body later on. Cheers! /Martin The Swede.

[@MattLovesCameras]

Thank you Martin! It’s a lot of fun to use 😁

[@mememejam]

Great video Matt! just looking for a good video for this flash and boom the photo samples are in Brisbane where I live!

[@MattLovesCameras]

Fantastic, glad you enjoyed it! Lots of Brisbane featured in my other videos, mostly on the bayside around Wynnum and Cleveland 😁

[@Eclectachrome]

awesome video, youre shots are great! this is going on my wish list for sure when i first saw it!

[@MattLovesCameras]

Thanks Molly, you’re too kind! 😊🙏

[@agueda5880]

Hi! Sorry for asking but it can work with mirrorless cameras? I have a Nikon z30 and Im lookin for a tiny flash but I cant find info. Thank u so much.

[@MattLovesCameras]

Hello! I used it with my Fujifilm mirrorless cameras just fine :)

[@agueda5880]

@@MattLovesCameras thank u so much for answerin! ❤️

[@enngee312]

Fantastic review, very few reviews like yours, nicely done, thanks for all the useful info!

[@MattLovesCameras]

Thanks so much! Really glad you enjoyed it 😊

[@twoxover]

Hi Matt-great review! I just bought the retro senior-your review of the retro junior really helped explain some things to me! thankyou!

[@MattLovesCameras]

Thanks so much Betsey! There was some conflicting information about the auto mode in other reviews so I wanted to explain it as best and as simply as I could. Glad you found it helpful 😊

[@stevemadsen13]

Nice review Matt, I’d thinking about buying one and I’m now sure one belongs in my bag.

[@MattLovesCameras]

Thanks Steve! Glad you liked the review and I hope you enjoy the flash!

[@Eyeamsurreal]

Matt, thank you very very much for this review. I bought mine a month ago, but I was a little frustrated using it and the manual did not help much. Your video cleared that up. Very helpful! Thank you!!

[@MattLovesCameras]

Ah thank you really appreciate your comment! 😊🙏

[@HaylowOverby]

Great review. I’m sold.

[@MattLovesCameras]

Thank you! Hope you enjoy it, great little flash for the $$

[@KGeorge-1]

Matt, this was a great review of this flash, thank you! The versatility of this flash and price is very attractive! Great photos too! Again, Thank you!!

[@MattLovesCameras]

Thanks so much Kevin! Really appreciate your kind comments 😊🙏

[@TheCn19]

how about the recycle time?

[@MattLovesCameras]

It’s not bad! Remember it’s powered by 2 AA batteries 😊 use fresh batteries and keep some on hand

[@CrookedNose2131]

@@MattLovesCameras AAA not AA

[@MattLovesCameras]

@@CrookedNose2131 oops yes AAA 😄

[@CrookedNose2131]

@@MattLovesCameras I would also add that this is a very inexpensive and basic flash that places form over function. It's for the casual photographer. If you want fast recycle times and features needed by even amateur enthusiasts, this flash isn't for you.

[@garonkiesel1646]

Your video is very informative without being too verbose. Thank you for the info!

[@MattLovesCameras]

No worries, glad you enjoyed it and thanks for watching!

[@thegreatvanziniphotos5976]

Great vid. I hope I didn't miss it but how is the recharge time?

[@MattLovesCameras]

Thank you! Depends on the power of the flash and how new the batteries are. On the lower settings it’s almost instant, only when you’re doing full power flashes over and over does it slow down 😊

[@rickbiessman6084]

That one portrait of your daughter is so cool. Bet a lot of her friends wish they had a dad who took such cool pictures of them :D

[@MattLovesCameras]

Thanks so much! She thinks it’s cool but still doesn’t like having her photo taken 😂

[@rickbiessman6084]

@@MattLovesCamerasHaha :D Well, her loss I guess? :)

[@pauladial3304]

Will it work with a Leica M4 that has a cold shoe, using a pc flash sync cord?

[@MattLovesCameras]

I would say so! Works with my Contax G1 and Nikon FM3A with the sync cord 😊

[@pauladial3304]

Can it be mounted on the cold shoe or would the button on the flash short it out?

[@jasmins.kamera]

this was super helpful!

[@MattLovesCameras]

Thanks so much! 😊

[@CrookedNose2131]

I just got mine. I agree wholeheartedly with all your observations, especially the text size in the manual! I tried using the sync and haven't managed to get it to work yet.

[@MattLovesCameras]

Excellent, hope you are enjoying it! I still haven't used the sync functions yet. And yes, how small is the text in the manual lol

[@CrookedNose2131]

I got it to work. I used S2 instead of S1. Works well now.

[@leogabonadajr.5716]

Will it work on FM2n?

[@Joseroberto1211]

I have the same question 😂

[@ignacioinfanti3954]

great video

[@MattLovesCameras]

Thank you!

[@sting0072007]

Yabba Dabba do!

[@MattLovesCameras]

Willllmmaaaaaaa

[@leedodge4227]

Oh, cool, they invented a smaller Vivitar 285 from the middle 70's with half the power and two batteries.

[@MattLovesCameras]

I understand the Vivitar could fry your modern electronic camera, the Godox won't though :)