Godox IM30 Review: The Best Budget Flash for Any Camera? ep.530

[@jmtphotographymedia]

You could use a cheap wireless trigger to use off camera also. I do this will budget manual flashes. What's the recycle time of this flash? Thanks for doing the video.

[@RobTrek]

Thanks. On first power up, it took about 11 seconds to charge. Then about 4 seconds after each full power flash. This increases as the battery drains.

[@FotomakerAcademy]

I bought this small flash after seeing your vid. I shoot with an Oly EM5 Mk iii. (I'm pre-OM Sys!). It certainly is a powerful little thing (I have to be sure it doesn't overpower the light in my shots). But you're right, as soon as I put a lens hood on my lens (I just tried with the 12-200mm lens) the flash from this unit casts a shadow into my scene. So I'll either forego a lens hood when using it or dip into my Ps skills to remove the cast shadow in post. Thx for the info on the flash. It's a size I can carry in my camera bag - vs my larger flash unit. 📸 p.s. Do you have a small wrap for it you can recommend. I use a standard purse as a camera bag, so don't have a lot of real-estate for bulk.

[@RobTrek]

I repurpose my lens pouches for things like this. You could also wrap in a micro-fiber cloth like these: amzn.to/4fu0055

[@FotomakerAcademy]

@RobTrek That looks great. Not bulky. Amazon here I come. Thx!

[@tonvanbruchem142]

Hi Rob, The Godox system is a fine choice, but if you use the OM system camera and flash system, off flash capabilities are more flexible in my opinion. I have used both systems and my preference is the OM system flash system, but both are great choices! Regards Ton

[@RobTrek]

Thanks, Ton. I use the Godox because I also do stage events sometimes where I need much more powerful strobes. Otherwise, the Olympus flashes are great.

[@bencoheed]

very informative

[@RobTrek]

Glad you found it useful.