I think it's meant to be used by those people who still love to shoot film or that are discovering analog photography now. They've got an old mechanical camera from the 70s, 80s or 90s (Yashica Mat 124G, Fuji GW690III, Nikon FM3/A, ...) and of course many of the speedlights of that era don't work anymore today. So they need something new and "retro" like the Godox Lux Junior.

Ever since I got my Pentax K1-II I have been looking for a small flash. The camera is big, and with an ordinary flash on it, you get a huge combo that is not very convenient. Mine is still on the way, but I ordered it as I learned about it's compact form, specially the horizontal. I think this flash is simply perfect. Perfect according it's claims, not in comparing it with more advanced flashes. It is compact, as it is my main reason to get it, it is reasonably priced, and it has useful features. I like very much the smart design of the wheel which controls the power, it is very easy to use. Good for fill-in flash use and travels. Thanks for the review.

I just bought one of these and it's mostly just to give me a little light in very dark settings, so even at 1/64th it's almost too bright sometimes, and the refresh rate at 1/32 and 1/64 is impressive, was able to shoot 3 shots at 8 frames per second and the flash lit up for all three shots. That's all I need out of this, anything more and I put on my Godox V1

@markshirley01

11 күн бұрын

You say it was maybe to bright at 64th in lowlight, did you close down to aperture. I want a small flash for a one off wedding I'm doing for a friend as a favour. I don't use flash very often so this could could have come in handy

I love the low profile of the Lux Junior. It really brought the complete profile of my big Canon digital down to a more manageable carry around. I use it for 'fill' light when shadows are not wanted during daylight shots and it makes a great 'trigger' for my rather large Speedlight flash. I have no idea what the sync cable fits, but since i have no such port on my Canon, I just left it in the box. You will also be very impressed with the fancy box they send it in. You can tell the manufacturer is super proud of their product!

Nice review of this neat flash. I can see using one for small rangefinder-type film-based cameras. Size and weight of a flash are an issue when using small cameras.

I bought it to pair on a Rollei 35 film camera. The old Rollei flashed are most often corroded. I put fresh batteries in my Rollei XLC flash... A minute later I heard a loud pop. So I took the batteries out and threw it away and bought the Godox. It good for film snapshots in low light.

The beauty of using this with an X100 series is that the Fuji has a leaf shutter and has a very high max flash synch speed. So you can crank the shutter speed right up, to bring the background into darkness, but the flash will still perfectly illuminate the closer subject. HSS will do the same thing, but you're talking big flash guns and lots of power per shot.

Hopefully you get a chance to play with the Godox Lux Senior - I agree with your complaint re the use of AAA batteries - they could have made it a touch bigger and I doubt people would be upset. If I did have one of these, I might use it as a hair/rim light, since I won’t need a lot of power and it does have S1/S2 mode

Thanks just what I wanted to know about the wee flash

I believe any piece of gear will work if you know the right situation to use it. I bought a mixture of old flashes from Nikon also a used Godox ad200 and some LED lights whatever floats your boat people!

I used it on a modified Fuji Instax camera. Now with a new shutter and lens, it alows manual controls and flash sync

Thank you for this review! I’m more convinced than ever now that the Godox Lux Elf is a better fit for me and my Sony ZV-1. Please review the Elf!

@markshirley01

11 күн бұрын

Did you get one?

@kevinsim1514

11 күн бұрын

@@markshirley01 unfortunately I read a review somewhere that it does not work on the Sony ZV-1 and the Lux Junior is a better fit.

Thanks. I was wondering about this little thing. Sometimes a little flash is all you need in a pinch, but I don't know about this one.

@WesPerry

Жыл бұрын

If you’re used to having a built in flash on your camera and no longer have one (as manufacturers have stopped including them), this is certainly a worthy replacement.

I love the idea of the Fujifilm X100V for a carry-everywhere camera, but they're very hard to come by at the moment. Instead, I'm getting a Fujifilm X-T5. Unlike the X100V, the X-T5 doesn't have a built-in flash, but this Godox Jr. seems like it would fit the same purpose, and is small enough to fit in a coat pocket easily.

@seikibrian8641

Жыл бұрын

Update: I got a Godox Lux Senior instead of the Junior, and I got a Lumix GX9 instead of a Fujifilm XT-5. I can put one of each in a coat pocket, and they're so light I hardly notice them. I love the retro look of the Godox Lux Senior.

I loved the tip to use an ND filter and some of your portraits look so natural you wouldn’t know a flash was used 3:38 ! I do a lot of family documentary sort of photography and am running into the need for flash both indoors and outdoors, I’m really excited to start using the lux junior!

@WesPerry

2 ай бұрын

The more natural looking ones were obviously using juuust enough flash. It was a careful balance to get a look that k personally like instead of the straight on flash look.

@scarlettstoever8093

2 ай бұрын

@@WesPerry that’s one of the reasons I wanted to get the lux junior! For situations that call for just a kiss of light! You pulled it off beautifully 😍

I have the Flash Q and not using it much. This one as it looks nice and retro might appeal to some Fuji X100 shooters doing street work with a little support flash. Other than that... not much :)

any differences in the image when taken with the Godox junior vs the Q? I'm wondering if the Godox junior sitting closer to the camera lens/body gives it a more point and shoot look compared to flashes that sit at higher level (especially when you shoot vertical orientation)

@WesPerry

Жыл бұрын

I suppose it would depend a lot on the distance to the subject. The Q is quite short, and the Jr does sit up a bit. Close up there would be a difference, but that difference would quickly dissolve

I'm only using this with my civilian Lumix G85 for my own personal usage no pro work. Small compact flash with a small compact camera way better than a popup built in on camera flash. Eneloop makes good rechargeable aaa batteries and if the flash is too harsh then I have diffusion that can be attached using a simple rubber band.

I like the automatic mode now I can use My manual 7:artesans lenses with My Fuji XT20. whit a automatic flash. :-)

Interesting. I doubt I will purchase the Lux Junior but for an odd reason. I really miss the built-in flash on my cameras. I believe the last model I own with a built-in flash is the Nikon D810. I would use it in unplanned situations just to bring up shadow detail a little. You would never know there was artificial light involved. Specific to Nikon, I would also use the built-in flash for their CLS. So if planned, it is for CLS control, otherwise, it is unplanned at the moment. The direct flash, especially from a fresnel head while not ideal can be appropriate. When shooting fashion, I sometimes have to remind myself to remove the light modifiers as this no-no is, well just the thing. As always, I enjoy your videos and this one didn't disappoint. Thank you for sharing.

@WesPerry

Жыл бұрын

One thing I somehow failed to mention in the video is that the flash doesn’t have a very long throw. Probably a 24-35mm focal length. Which is likely fine for the vast majority of people who would be using it (and likely in line with most on camera flashes, while still having a significantly larger flash area).

I am a manual vintage lens user sometimes using over 100mm lens (Projector, Cine etc.) on GFX50R on medium format setting and sometime I don't depending on the lens. The Junior comes in handy to brighten up model face on portraiture. I won't change camera setting as I shoot open. On manual setting lowest is F2, ISO100 distance is 0.5-4m on the flash I will set to the lowest to bright a little high light to the face......still deciding to get the Senior or Junior. Any recomendation

@WesPerry

Жыл бұрын

I haven’t tried the Sr yet, but it does have a much larger flash area with the fold out metal reflector

Can I connect it to a simple radio trigger and move it around if sometimes I want another effect than the in-your-face style ?

@WesPerry

10 ай бұрын

Yes of course

Just used it's bigger brother, the lux senior today for a shoot today and it was so much fun

@WesPerry

Жыл бұрын

Haven’t gotten my hands on it yet. I’m a little scared of breaking it when fully unfurled. Lol

@AndrewDaughtry

Жыл бұрын

@@WesPerry I used it with a Nikon zfc and it was surprisingly versatile and a good little flash to add to it.

Excellent video

Sir, I have X100T Fuji. Is it good to buy this flash when compering buit in flash of camera...

Thnx Wes! Nice Review...🤔🤔 I try to found my old Yashica Cs-140 .. 1990. Two AA central pin ..1/2 size of godox 😂😂

@WesPerry

Жыл бұрын

Oops? 😂

What was the other small flash you showed in the beginning third of the video?

@WesPerry

Жыл бұрын

I mention it more later on. The flashQ X20 I was supposed to make a video about it but it got lost in the shuffle.

I want photos like on canon g7x 😅 but I have canon RP already, without flash. Is this flash good choice?

@keepingupwithdanica

Ай бұрын

Exactly what I’m looking for 😂😂 Did you find a solution?

does this work with canon ae-1 program? Thank you

@WesPerry

Жыл бұрын

Yep. This is great for really old cameras with totally manual hot shoes

That Lightpix flash is now available in Sony TTL version. I'm interested in getting it to use as off camera TTL flash with Sony ZV-1 (leaf shutter). If you ever get a chance to review the TTL version, that would be great. I think it would be great to use that with either ZV-1 or ZV-E10 while handholding the flash.

@Marianabvss

9 ай бұрын

did you use the GODOX JR with the Sony zv1? Can you please tell me your experience

@Marianabvss

9 ай бұрын

but not off camara. Did you use it Plugged to the Sony zv1?

@yusuihang

9 ай бұрын

I don't have Godox Jr., but have used Godox TT350 on ZV-1. Works fine. Great for outdoor use, to fill in shadows. Built in ND filter in ZV-1 is handy there, with leaf shutter, to allow use in sunny situation. Combo is a bit top heavy, but still ok at end of a selfie stick.

Look good at first for a travel companion, but given its relatively low power and lack of radio control, I'd probably carry a continuous light instead.

The recycle time could probably be improved quite a bit by using better batteries. Something like Eneloop or GP ReCyko Pro PhotoFlash.

@WesPerry

Жыл бұрын

The batteries I had in it are equivalent to Eneloop Pro in terms of capacity and discharge. (Amazon high capacity)

@WesPerry

Жыл бұрын

You’ll never get a lot out of a pair of AAA batteries, though.

Hi Wes I kinda want to have a play with one but not enough to go spend £73 here in the UK.

@WesPerry

Жыл бұрын

Oof. That’s a lot more than it’s worth 😬🤦🏻‍♂️

@mogbaba

Жыл бұрын

@@WesPerry I ordered mine from Ali Express. It costs the equivalent of £45, and free shipping. You have to add the VAT, which is way cheaper than that.

does it work on the soñy zve10?

@WesPerry

Жыл бұрын

Yep

I will use it for street photography.

Use with a leaf shutter camera ?

@WesPerry

Күн бұрын

Of course. Lead shutters are generally More compatible with any flash.

Olympus made one long ago with TTL

This would be awesome on my Rollei 35 or even my Holga 120.

@WesPerry

Жыл бұрын

Classy 👌🏻

@TomChamberlain

Жыл бұрын

@@WesPerry indeed.

panasonic camera can support??

@WesPerry

5 ай бұрын

Support nearly everything since it’s a full manual single pin shoe.

Can this flash work with Ricoh GR3 ?

@WesPerry

4 ай бұрын

Yep. This flash is entirely platform agnostic.

@Tungbackpacking

4 ай бұрын

@@WesPerry thank you

I've been using APS-C cameras with built-in flash: Ricoh, Fuji, Canon. Always lowest 'wink' setting. Sadly most mfgrs now omit these built-in flash. Now own Leica QP. A 1/64 'wink' is all that's needed. Sometimes ND filter, but it's a 'look' I'm used to using, if used properly gives images that don't look 'lit' at all. Your images of uber-traditioinal "syncro-sun" are a cheap shot; a naive example of how to use light--this light or any other. Making images is all about using light creatively. Some know how to use light better than others. This small light is a terrific way to add depth to subjects, without over-lighting them.

mmh okay this was a very small review, would have been good if you would explain how you use it...

The main complain is battery size 😅

@WesPerry

6 ай бұрын

If they made it like 5% larger, they could have increased battery capacity / power availability by about 250%. Bizarre choice.

you're using bad battery in there. i got my and i dont have problems with the recycling time... i can get 10 frames with full power all the time. and i'm using philips +1000 rechargeables 1.2v.

@WesPerry

10 ай бұрын

I’m using Amazon High Capacity 850mAh batteries, which are about as good as I can find around here.

but no ttl??? next

@davegball

8 ай бұрын

Any photographer worth his salt should be able to shoot in manual mode. After a while you develop muscle memory for what flash power you need for what subject distance and camera settings.

why is the video titled How small is too small? obviously if someone buys it, they have a use for what it does.

@WesPerry

5 ай бұрын

Because KZread videos have to have titles that make little to no sense these days, or people won’t click on them. It’s pretty frustrating, honestly.

Hey Wes, what were expecting for $69? 😂

It's a bummer that it uses AAA batteries

@WesPerry

Жыл бұрын

Yeah big time. Would hardly change the form factor at all to have squeezed AA’s in there.