Godox Lux Senior & Junior flash - Good or Gimmick?

[@danielarmstrong2144]

this is easily the best review of these flashes that i've found on youtube. it gives me an actual clear idea of how these flashes behave and what's different between the two. everyone else just takes 10+ minutes to show off their photos and not actually explain much

[@pushingfilm]

Thanks for the feedback! This helps me know how to do videos for similar products in the future. Much appreciated.

[@danielarmstrong2144]

​@@pushingfilmyou're so welcome, please keep it up

[@MrARRMP]

Thank you for this content :) The senior is a beautiful piece of gear, I do not need it but it'd fit my df very well. But I do not need it, I do not need it... I mean... nono, I do not...I DO NOT NEED IT

[@schragkraft]

This is the best review I've seen regarding these flashes - really appreciate you pointing out the difference in colour temperatures, light fall-off, and even potential interference when on the hot shoe.

[@colomboluke]

The ad campaign is hilarious 😂

[@filmhowyalike]

This is great timing. I was eyeing up the Jr and honestly wasn’t even considering the Senior mostly due to its size. But after watching your review, I kind-of prefer the Sr’s look! It makes me want to pick both up since I can see different utility in each of them, respectively. Awesome video man, thank you!

[@pushingfilm]

Thanks Yameen! Yeah they're quite different in some ways

[@marike1100]

This photographer’s images with the Lux Senior is quite nice. kzbin.info/www/bejne/m4vGmJqkr9mmrM0

[@Pomdownunder]

Glad you made this video. I purchased the Junior a few weeks ago, and I have to say it works wonderfully. Great value for money.

[@seikibrian8641]

I love the Godox Sr. The slightly cooler color of the light would be good for fill flash under daylight, and to match the color to "tungsten" light (or just as often warm LED light these days), I could put a gel on it. And the retro styling just calls to me, being an aging boomer. Edit to add: Okay, my Godox Senior arrived, and I've taken a few test shots with it mounted on my Lumix GX9. It looks great on that camera, and it works well.

[@zenonbillings9008]

have been using the junior on my full-frame digital camera doing street photography at night in well lit areas and the fash works exceeding well in a fill-flash situation, so yes, well worth having in night outing. zen billings

[@sshadmani15]

Hahahah the transition to your carhartt beanie and flannel HAHA

[@pushingfilm]

I thought you'd appreciate that 😁

[@deweesegilyard2998]

Nice review of these flashes. I purchased the junior and you just decreased my learning curve. Thank you.

[@TheFilmFellow]

Cool review Hashem! And good on Godox because anything that helps bring an increased interest in film photography and film flash photography is awesome.

[@ribsy]

i def am gonna buy one of these. your review was legit 👌

[@pushingfilm]

Thanks man! Yeah you'll enjoy them

[@GrainAndPixels]

Thanks for the review and for mentioning the fit on Leica M cameras. The Junior is about the size I'd like for my M9 for the rare occasions I'd need flash. I have an old Vivitar 283 from my original film days, but it bigger than the M9 body!

[@Danielpettitphotography]

The best review I've seen of these so far, covers a lot of different elements and has really helped me decide which of these I'll be getting.

[@pushingfilm]

Thanks, glad it helped! Which one did you go for?

[@Danielpettitphotography]

@@pushingfilm I have yet to order it, but I'll be going for the junior. I'm specifically after the retro look and the fall off was too much on the senior.

[@leov91]

I just picked up the sr and I was impressed with the presentation and even more impressed with my test roll Thanks for doing this video! I hope you’re well!

[@odinsfire1409]

Excellent review. I'm buying both for my Nikon Zfc as they both look so cool apart from being functional.

[@AselaArt]

Lol at 0:45 🤣Thanks for the video, really well done review! I'm very tempted by Lux Junior for my M4-p

[@thomassantomartino7337]

Your video was very informative. I have the Nikon Z fc retro style digital camera and bought both the Godoy Junior and Senior for it. I have been a bit intimidated by them, being used to modern automatic flash units with flash exposure compensation-I can see how this would work well with a film camera. I had a Canon AL-1 that unfortunately broke. It gives me a better idea of what flash to use for a certain kind of look.

[@pushingfilm]

Great to hear!

[@kermitage]

Excellent review and comparison, probably the best one on YT - thank you! BTW, just ordered the Senior (approx. 90 USD during sale), specifically for its unique light character.

[@dustysprockets1505]

Great video Hashem, I enjoyed the laughs. This was definitely a helpful review, I'll be checking out the SR!

[@behindeachfilmgrain]

Funny you just posted this Hashem! I finally just received my mini and tested on a Fujifilm T3 and the results I took with my own setting was amazing! Great review and look forward to seeing your results! I was shocked at how small the junior was when opening and using it right away! Great job as per usual my friend.

[@pushingfilm]

Thank you as usual! :-)

[@RichardStroffolino]

Thanks for the review, had my eye on these since they came out and glad to see a film shooters perspective. Having the guides on the back really helps take the guess work out of shooting flash with an older camera, just a lot less intimidating.

[@pushingfilm]

for sure!

[@scarlettstoever8093]

I agree its a big selling point, some of the old flash units have a chart, the dial is much nicer to reference.

[@DavidWilliams7037A]

Thanks for the review, Hashem. I purchased the Senior recently and found it works well with all my film cameras, both 35mm and medium format (although I found that the shoe on the Pentax no longer works. I have to use the sync port, which does.) The inclusion of a sync cable is a nice touch, although it could be longer. I have not found the light fall off that you commented on. The unit does indeed give a nice soft look. The colour temperature difference won't matter with film. It has encouraged me to shoot more film shots with flash, which is the purpose of the exercise. Regards.

[@pushingfilm]

Nice! What focal length do you mainly use it with?

[@DavidWilliams7037A]

@@pushingfilm 'standard' lens (50mm on the 35mm cameras and 80mm on the Bronica)

[@pushingfilm]

@@DavidWilliams7037A I see! I mainly noticed it at wider focal lengths

[@DavidWilliams7037A]

@@pushingfilm Ahh, that would make sense, even though Godox claims that the flash covers 28mm. Obviously not very well :}

[@scarlettstoever8093]

was using my grandpas old flash on his OM1 but it's too powerful and can't be dimmed down. I'm excited to try the junior! thanks for your review :)

[@paulgerrard99]

Great review! I bought a Lux Senior myself and while I love the retro styling etc I'm very disappointed with the auto mode - it's underexposing by around 1.5 to 2 stops. I'm surprised to hear you saying that it works well! I'm wondering is it just my copy

[@alanma3864]

Great review!! A fab present for the film shooter in your life!

[@ozbaz99]

Vivitar until recently made a couple of auto flash but they seem to have discontinued them. The Godox senior also comes in different colours. Great video as always

[@pushingfilm]

Thank you!

[@luzr6613]

I remember, as-they-say... 'back-in-the-day'... several occasions where I found myself reviewing my film images by staring aghast at the open camera back. Point being, nothing to see here - keep calm and carry on. (Nice vid, btw. Cheers from across the ditch.)

[@devroombagchus7460]

Thanks! Very well done and very helpful.

[@blacksheep6888]

I just ordered the senior for my Nikon Zfc and i will use it on my Nikon FE film camera. Thanks for the review

[@pushingfilm]

Nice, enjoy!

[@Eyeamsurreal]

Absolutely the best review. I purchased the Lux Jr a couple of months ago and, admittedly, had some trouble with it. You highlighted some of the issues I ran into (mostly user error, lol). Thank you very much for this concise, insightful and informative video! 📸

[@pushingfilm]

Thanks! Glad it helped 🙂

[@_buttertigers]

great review, despite feeling personally attacked by the carhartt beanie and flannel :)

[@pushingfilm]

Lol they're my own things, so I attacked myself really 😂

[@GoodPhotos]

Great video, thank you! Two questions...Roughly how many full power shots with the Senior per charge did you get? AND Can you shoot the Senior 'bare bulb' without the reflector deployed for a more even light (rather than center weighted?)

[@georgevp]

Great, a replacement for my old slim Canon Speedlite 011a!

[@shoefantasia1412]

Great review! The JR seems quite overpriced when compared to the plethora of classic older flashes which can be more specifically matched to your camera at a fraction of the cost.

[@lukasf5256]

Thanks, first video that explains the dials!

[@pushingfilm]

You're welcome!

[@mpk33]

I dunno about the flashes personally, but I'd love to see more Hipster Hashem in the future...😂😂😜

[@DJColinCook]

Thanks for the interesting review. Any comments on the battery life of the Senior, as it needs to be recharged between sessions? Also - although these great looking flashes are fabulous retro looking, how do they compare in real life to for example the TT350 and TT600 flashes?

[@pushingfilm]

No probs. It's a decent battery, but drainage really varies a lot depending on the power and frequency of firing... so I don't have an easy answer to that, sorry! I haven't used those other models you mentioned.

[@qwertyuijamesop]

thank you for this review. i'm getting a junior and this is the only review that actually explained it so well and clearly with the best sample pics too.

[@pushingfilm]

Glad to hear this!

[@meranlee1911]

Absolutely love it

[@MathieuStern]

Great review, i need to do mine also :)

[@pushingfilm]

Thanks! Hope you enjoy them too

[@roman2374]

So basically the Sr gives you built in vignette while the jr is actually quite a nice useful compact flash (which is getting rare these days…. Why did fuji ever discontinue the EF-X20……)

[@seanpotter5414]

Very informative. Thank you.

[@CharlieLarkin75]

I've been looking for something to replace my deceased Vivitar 283. Looks like one of these could fill the bill quite nicely.

[@johnnyaloha2468]

I recently bought one of each, the Junior for my Nikon Zfc and the Senior for my Nikon Df. I think they are both great but as you said a slightly different result in the look of the photo. The junior as a similar look to the 80’s Nikon SB-15 that I use on my Nikon FE. Great flashes with a retro look!

[@lim2001burger]

I'm curious to see what you think of the recycle times for the flashes - did it slow you down at all? I'm trying to get a hold of the senior, but they are out of stock from the regular places I get my gear from

[@stevenpam]

Nice one, I've been looking forward to your reviews on these. Hipster Hashem cracked me up, as you usually come across as quite earnest here 🤣

[@Yaredium]

How do they compare to the Godox TT350F? Was looking into buying a flash for my x100v almost was about to purchase the 350f until I heard about these ones.

[@pushingfilm]

I'm not too sure sorry! Haven't used that one

[@paulgerrard99]

For quality of light direct flash is never going to compare with using the tilt and swivel to bounce off walls or ceilings. I've the TT350C and use it on Canon digital and all my film cameras (in manual mode) and it's an awesome flash. With TTL support on your Fuji too its way more capable than either of these Lux models. If you're only buying one flash defo the TT350!

[@Yaredium]

@@paulgerrard99 thanks! I did eventually decide to get the TT350F since the Junior is a bit gimmicky but definitely looks great on the camera. The TT350 just has everything you need in a flash.

[@thenexthobby]

Good review, thanks. I'd be interested in results with the Junior if gelled with CTB, to compensate for its orange cast. [Edit] I've read that the Junior can also run "bright," meaning even at it's most reduced power it could be too bright, which a gel could also help mitigate?

[@mattfoli4421]

I've read that the auto functionality is simply a light sensor pointed towards your subject. I suppose that this would pick up changing light levels if the subject is closer or further away. HAve you noticed any limitations of the auto functionality?

[@lim2001burger]

So cool that you got these - been very interested in the senior, but did you feel like the junior slowed you down much as I've watched another video and they noted the junior took a little while to recycle

[@pushingfilm]

Hey, I found that I didn't shoot high power back-to-back fast enough for the recycle time to slow me down (especially with film).

[@wullieg7269]

dude use on cable off camera pre focus lens pre set flash auto range it works in daylight love it

[@MikeLikesChannel]

I like to bounce my flash so as to avoid blinding people, which unfortunately -- junior doesn't do.

[@ArmandSalmon]

Good pointer regarding how the flash might obscure the viewfinder. I wonder if this is the case on the x100v? Wondering if this will work with the Lightpix Labs FlashQ triggers...

[@pushingfilm]

I don't have that problem with protrusion on the X100V. Also, it can't work with the lightpix trigger alone, but would work as a slave to it or other wireless flashes.

[@ArmandSalmon]

@@pushingfilm Thanks, I did not realize it wouldn't work with the trigger. Wonder why though, is it the pin layout on Godox or is it the LightPix triggers limiting this?

[@mauricerijnders3507]

Great review! ✨👌🏼

[@pushingfilm]

Thank you!

[@R0dan]

Very good review 👍👍

[@longboarddancingworld6861]

Did the senior give any issues getting your eye to the viewfinder on the M6?

[@AlexOnStreets]

Bro how you changed to the carhartt had me.. Actually a buddy of mine here I was shooting with the other day was using the junior unit on the streets. Pretty nice unit.

[@pushingfilm]

Yeah it's pretty good! I think I prefer the Lightpix Labs for the Leica and my kind of use, the wireless function is nice too. PS. I heard Japan has opened up finally :-)

[@pushingfilm]

@@AIP404 A little bit, sometimes. But most of my shooting with it is done within 1-3 metres at slower shutter speeds and around f8-11, in which case it works well :-)

[@ArtCFartC]

I was super excited looking at this flash online because I had thought that it might have an adjustable thyristor. While I usually shoot digital, I learned with film and thyristor flash. I really dislike TTL auto flash. I love my old thyristor Metz flash, but hate that I have to stop down so much to use it with high ISO's. I wish someone would make a thyristor flash that could auto expose at f5.6 at 3200 ISO.

[@paulgerrard99]

Canon 299T is thyristor and has great flexibility for aperture and ISO - it only goes up to 1000 ISO but will auto flash @f/2 at any ISO so if you do the maths f/5.6 @3200 is possible!

[@ArtCFartC]

@@paulgerrard99 Thanks, but I shot Nikon. Guess I could mount it on a Wein safe sync to keep the dedicated contacts from talking to the camera.

[@paulgerrard99]

@@ArtCFartC it works with any camera. It has extra pins that communicate with some Canons to change aperture automatically but I've used it no problem with cameras that have just the basic centre pin

[@MrBlompod]

I bought the junior and it won't work on a cold shoe, I've tried it on two cameras a Kiev 4 and a Voigtlander Bessamatic both are in as new condition, and two different flash units as i thought the first one was broken so got a replacement, same thing happened. Plug it into the sync port and mount it on the cold shoe and it shorts and won't fire. Take it off and hold it plugged in and it works but this is a rather awkward way of using it. It also won't work on the hot shoe of my Pentax MX but that could be the hot shoe not working but I doubt it as the Pentax is as new also. If I plug it into the Pentax sync port and mount it on the hot shoe it works so that's how I'm going to have to use it. Oh well..

[@nikoklick]

Thanks for the video if you don't use the Reflektor there is no vignette 📸

[@pushingfilm]

Thanks for watching! Interesting, I imagine the light wouldn't be as soft without using it, and require higher power?

[@nissarevenge]

I hope you get to review their new lux cadet model.

[@nickdemore1697]

is it strong enough to use in day light?

[@ArminHirmer]

well made review

[@pushingfilm]

Thanks!

[@jonasthepigeon]

Does the auto mode also work if you use a cable to use the flash off cam?

[@pushingfilm]

It should work fine, since it doesn't use any information from the camera to determine power in auto. I assume it uses a small distance sensor in the flash.

[@snoot6629]

Won't this fry something inside my order film camera? I'm using a Pentax spotmatic SP and I read that it could happen using modern flashes on older film cameras and I'm quite worried , I want to buy a flash but it's so hard to find working ones on the used market that have pc sync cords.

[@pushingfilm]

Hey, it shouldn't do that at all, as far as I know! Where did you hear this?

[@joshmcdzz6925]

what's the difference between these flashes and the metz 45 cl/t series?

[@jvazquez109]

Thoughts on the Junior with Ricoh GR3X?

[@suzanneoconnellaustralia]

How would you compare it to the Leica SF 26?

[@AJ-tm3jv]

Can we use for current mirroless cameras ? Like Sony a7 or canon R

[@satyarod]

How was the Senior on your Pentax 67? I’m debating to try it for my P67 for BW film 😇

[@pushingfilm]

I didn't actually use it with that camera! Just mounted it for demonstration purposes. It should work fairly well for closer subjects

[@davegball]

Does the off centre range finder view finder help to not bump your forehead off the flash?

[@pushingfilm]

Not really, since the flash is in wide orientation and the rangefinder isn't all that far from centre. I do have a big head though, so it may not be as annoying to other users.

[@Bobbie_Lee84]

0:44 dude become retro hipster in instant 🤣

[@daltonvanhorn5167]

cool, but I'll wait for TTL

[@pushingfilm]

That would be cool!

[@nooralhudahuseen9410]

Did the work with Sony?

[@pushingfilm]

They should!

[@amirabuel-hasayb4495]

How do the flashes work on film cameras with out a battery in the camera?

[@pushingfilm]

The signal to trip the flash doesn't require a battery in the camera 🙂

[@amirabuel-hasayb4495]

@@pushingfilm interesting. But how does it work.

[@pushingfilm]

@@amirabuel-hasayb4495 It's a basic circuit, which is closed by default and opens when you fire the shutter, allowing an electrical signal to flow through and fire the flash.

[@amirabuel-hasayb4495]

@@pushingfilm 🙏🏽

[@HDBnB1]

Anyone use this with the griii

[@zakariyeawnur2558]

Anyone know if the senior with it’s pc cable would work on the Pentax 67?

[@pushingfilm]

I didn't test it on Pentax 67 when I had the Senior, but I think it should work fine!

[@ricardoyan7657]

been using the lux senior for my night club photos and 6 months in the petals are miss aligned the glass dome protecting the flash tube has given way but I glued that back in. so for so good with the electronics. I shoot it with my NIkon D810 and Nikon FE for film shots.

[@pushingfilm]

That's great!

[@stanmah1588]

The first time I saw the Lux senior, was at an opening of a book exhibit. A dressed up gentleman was sporting the Lux senior on a mirrorless Nikon Z7. Of course I had to get a picture of him, and that retro look.

[@MrPixelution]

its a gimmik but good flashes

[@AdamAdam-ut7dn]

The Godox Lux is a perplexing addition to the photography market. Its functionality seems limited compared to traditional speedlights or strobes like the AD200 or 400 series. I'm struggling to find a clear use case for it. It's unfortunate that many KZbinrs prioritize sponsorships over genuine product reviews. I recommend aspiring photographers focus on essential gear to avoid unnecessary expenses.

[@SergejHabsburg]

я купив junior для leica

[@IQof2]

AAA battery anything is an immediate deal breaker.

[@CharlieLarkin75]

Interesting. For me, regular batteries are a plus because it's not an expensive proprietary battery, and if I need batteries in the middle of something, no big deal. I'm curious as to why you find that a disadvantage?

[@tomwd.2825]

Well, almost all you said fiits with my xpro2 and x100f ... just saying.

[@jaym5938]

Confusing retro with regressive. It's marketed to those we cannot take seriously.

[@mcleans.8359]

The audio and video were terribly out of sync on this, it was pretty much unwatchable. It was fine to listen, or to watch, but not at the same time. I’ll go watch a review that makes more sense.

[@pushingfilm]

I can't see/hear anything wrong with the sync.

[@Dan-jg7zl]

lol how naff. I love godox gear, but this is garbage.

[@BinoyKalathil]

Whether the Godox Lux Junior will work with Canon R8?