The TM button on higher end models is a game changer. It doesn’t just change between ttl and manual it imports the reading in ttl to manual settings. This is very important in events like weddings because ttl causes the flash to fire twice. Once to meter and once for the shot. This reduces power (because the flash hasn’t recycled yet) and over heats the flash much faster (like 3x faster) than shooting in manual. So with this button when you enter a new scene you can shoot a photo in ttl then press the TM button and shoot away in manual. I don’t think I’ve met another photographer who actually understood this, but it is a huge deal for me. Plus it’s easy to tweak in manual. Works the same way with OCF pro triggers and makes setting lights for OCF around the room faster.
Thanks. Could you pls review/compare the MagMod flash modifiers? A lot of event pros use them but now the Flashpoint/Godox V1 has a circular magnetic head with its own accessories for far less. Would be great to see an unbiased evaluation.
Thanks for this, I've been thinking about getting a flash and didn't really know where to start. Walking through each flash from basic to advanced was really helpful.
I WAS LITERALLY BEEN STRESSING OVER FLASHES THESE COUPLE OF DAYS. AND IT'S MIND BLOWING THAT YOU SUDDENLY, VERY RANDOMLY, CAME UP WITH THIS HAHA IT FEELS LIKE IT'S MADE FOR ME 🤣
I think you totally misrepresented the meaning of Guide Numbers. Taken from days of manual everything, the GN was the number used to calculate proper exposure. At specified ASA, take the GN and divide by distance (use GN in feet for distance in feet, GN in meters for distance in meters) to get aperture. At GN 194, for distance of 10 feet at ASA 100 (back then, now ISO) set aperture at f19 for proper exposure.
Y’all are amazing. Hundreds of videos and each time I stop in your video is the best of its breed. I’ve been around cameras(largely video) for a long time but never bothered with flash. This told me EVERYTHING i need to know. Great job
I'd say for a beginner getting into Flash get something like those Godox at least that have a rotating head. Starting off I used pop up flashes on camera and thought flash always looked terrible. Then I got an old Nikon flash used on ebay that had to be done manual but allowed you to bounce flash and the difference as they show here is incredible. Also something beginners don't think about is overpowering the sun which the pop up and small flashes cant do but its something that comes up a lot even in taking family photos at outdoor events. Its a separate learning curve, learn your camera first but also spend the time to invest in learning flash
If you are a newbie and not a working pro or very active amateur, I highly recommend you start small and then go to the big boys and girls flash units after you are more knowledgeable. The smaller unit, and I'm talking specifically the Godox TT350 series (too lazy to look up the Flashpoint equivalent) have all of the features of the larger flashes including acting as a transmitter only. Every photo using a flash in this video could have been taken with a TT350. When not enough power is an issue, I let my ISO float and that problem goes away. So you can purchase a TT350 for your brand of camera, learn how to use it then add a second unit, can even just be the manual flash Tony and Chelsea talked about and you can fire it with the TT350 with its flash turned off. Next, if you are a typical amateur who is active only sometimes during the year and you might go for long period of time without using your gear, don't get a rechargeable. Rechargeable batteries are excellent for active amateurs and pros, but for the less active amateur, you'll just end up with a dead flash when you finally want to use it (don't ask me how I know). Flashes are like the nifty fifty lens and the tripod that go unused gathering dust in your bag and closet. We are told to buy the best equipment, so we do. Following this advice means we get the "really good" flash. This unit sits in your bag beside the nifty fifty lens both gathering dust. Start with the smaller Godox/Flashpoint, buy Tony and Chelsea's Flash book and have fun. For some reason the smaller flashes feel less intimidating.
Thank you Chelsea and Tony, great video! if anyone is thinking of ordering the How to use flash video series, don't hesitate. So much value for the price, it has really helped me grow my Photography skills. I wish I had ordered it sooner then I did!
Love your content! Been watching for years. I have a bunch of old Canon and some older Godox and Flashpoint lighting equipment. I'm planning to sell all of it and go with a set of maybe 3 Zoom Li-on X PRO R2s. I have an Einstein and 2 AD 600 that I may keep or I may upgrade to the newer AD 600 Pros. Thank you so much for everything you do. During this video I was trying to figure out why your height difference was so great - then I realized that Chelsea was sitting! :)
They have a partnership with Adorama, so no. B&H does not sell Flashpoint, but Godox. Same naming though. So instead of searching for the Flashpoint Lux, search for the Godox Lux.
Bummer that 2/3 of the retro flashes use rechargeable batteries. I'd rather use my rechargeable, replaceable AA/AAA than a non-serviceable integrated battery :[ They could've at least made it like their bigger flashes, where it's proprietary but swappable.
The problem many of us have now is the incompatibility of legacy flash units with new mirrorless cameras. I do not believe Nikon and others needed to change the signals going to their contact points. They could have left it the same so that legacy flash units and triggers would still work TTL. That, and making FTZ adapters without screw drive for legacy lenses, has kept me from updating to the Z system. I'd need to replace too many primes and most of my speedlight and studio lighting and triggers. There was absolutely no need for them to do that.
Its interesting that you do the "ultimate flash buying guide" for Sony cameras without including Sony flashes. They are completely awesome on a Sony camera. Sony have done an amazing job there.
The Godox TT350 doesn’t give you full power flash on manual, you have to use TTL for that. The 1/1 setting on manual is maybe 1/2 power or even less. On TTL, I have to set between +2 - +3EV to get proper exposure. Buyer beware, the flash software matters more than the technical specs.
Wow...at 9:20 Tony suggests that Chelsea is kind of dim. I'm shocked he would even say such a thing. She seems perfectly bright to me. 😉 Also...you guys must be making a fortune with this youtube gig. "Girl with a Pearl Earring" is worth millions.
While you can use Alkaline batteries, it's more economical and ecological to use rechargeable Nimh or rechargeable Lithium AA batteries. Then you get the benefits of rechargeable, but also the option to use disposable in a pinch. Lithium and Nimh batteries also improve the performance of your flash over Alkaline.
That Junior flash I REALLY like it. Although would need to use a 28mm pancake prime in order to use it. But it's handy if you wanna use it when you have other strobes on slave also.
For My Fuji XT4 been looking into the Westcott FJ80se ($199) and also the little Fuji EX-X8 for simpler situations and light duty point and shoot stuff.
Can you buy a Flashboint flash that's for a specific camera brand (Canon, Nikon, Sony) and use it on other brands if you're only using Manual mode? Or would that damage your camera? Great video, thanks!!
Are the effects of hss more pronounced on a camera with a slower max sync speed? I.e. would a camera with a max be sync of 250 experience less drop off of intensity in hss at 1/400 vs a camera with a sync speed of 1/200 or 1/180?
Another great video T & C! I had zero knowledge of flashes when I bought my first setup, so I went the continuous lighting route (plus I wanted to do video as well). Your video gave me an overview of the current state of the art of flashes. Can you please do a video of flash mounting brackets and modifiers as well? I'm tempted to get a flash with a modifier to do some quick photos around our vintage clothing store when we get new stock in. Keep up the great work!
Great video but I don't recall of you noted in the video that the more advanced TTL type flashes need to be matched to your camera brand. Otherwise great examples of what you can do with a flash and a little bit of practice.
For the last 4 years I've been using 3 TT600s, I love these flashes and almost never leave my bag! Thanks for this video! Could you do a comparison reviews on some of the small cob lights that have recently hit the market?
I couldn't find a recent video on which light should you buy for video / Interviews, I know there,s lots of video out there but looking for video on people I trust :)
at 3:23 you said no flash, come on! you did have flash then printed it 3 stops darker! ( we can see the catchlight and shine on chelsea's skin from the flash)
Hey you guys are awesome!! Those retro flash units are pretty neat. That orange looking Nikon camera y'all were using s pretty wicked too. What model is it?
Whoa! What a delightful coincidence! I was looking for just this kind of video on flashes and you guys gave it to me! I know what to buy now. Thank you Tony and Chelsea! ❤❤❤
Remember the Nikor 45 GN? The focal ring could lock to the exposure ring, so it automatically changed the camera exposure to match your subject distance. No electronics needed. Made for a good flat general purpose lens too.
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The TM button on higher end models is a game changer. It doesn’t just change between ttl and manual it imports the reading in ttl to manual settings. This is very important in events like weddings because ttl causes the flash to fire twice. Once to meter and once for the shot. This reduces power (because the flash hasn’t recycled yet) and over heats the flash much faster (like 3x faster) than shooting in manual. So with this button when you enter a new scene you can shoot a photo in ttl then press the TM button and shoot away in manual. I don’t think I’ve met another photographer who actually understood this, but it is a huge deal for me. Plus it’s easy to tweak in manual. Works the same way with OCF pro triggers and makes setting lights for OCF around the room faster.
Whoa, I'm gonna have to remember this!! I've got half a dozen Flashpoint/Godox flashes and never knew this. Thank you 💜
Yeah basically it gives you the speed of ttl without the drawbacks if you know what you are doing, perfect for pros
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Thanks. Could you pls review/compare the MagMod flash modifiers? A lot of event pros use them but now the Flashpoint/Godox V1 has a circular magnetic head with its own accessories for far less. Would be great to see an unbiased evaluation.
Back to your earlier years of your youtube channel. The live streams, new tutorials. I love it.
Thanks for this, I've been thinking about getting a flash and didn't really know where to start. Walking through each flash from basic to advanced was really helpful.
Awesome guide!
Thank you Chelsea and Tony. A few years ago I couldn't take a photo to save my life. Now I'm doing pretty good. Your books are well worth the money
I WAS LITERALLY BEEN STRESSING OVER FLASHES THESE COUPLE OF DAYS. AND IT'S MIND BLOWING THAT YOU SUDDENLY, VERY RANDOMLY, CAME UP WITH THIS HAHA IT FEELS LIKE IT'S MADE FOR ME 🤣
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I DON’T KNOW WHAT WE’RE YELLING ABOUT!
I think you totally misrepresented the meaning of Guide Numbers. Taken from days of manual everything, the GN was the number used to calculate proper exposure. At specified ASA, take the GN and divide by distance (use GN in feet for distance in feet, GN in meters for distance in meters) to get aperture. At GN 194, for distance of 10 feet at ASA 100 (back then, now ISO) set aperture at f19 for proper exposure.
Y’all are amazing. Hundreds of videos and each time I stop in your video is the best of its breed. I’ve been around cameras(largely video) for a long time but never bothered with flash. This told me EVERYTHING i need to know. Great job
I am Tony's"Pavlov's Dog". I have been classically conditioned to perk up when I hear the sponsor music.
I'd say for a beginner getting into Flash get something like those Godox at least that have a rotating head. Starting off I used pop up flashes on camera and thought flash always looked terrible. Then I got an old Nikon flash used on ebay that had to be done manual but allowed you to bounce flash and the difference as they show here is incredible. Also something beginners don't think about is overpowering the sun which the pop up and small flashes cant do but its something that comes up a lot even in taking family photos at outdoor events. Its a separate learning curve, learn your camera first but also spend the time to invest in learning flash
If you are a newbie and not a working pro or very active amateur, I highly recommend you start small and then go to the big boys and girls flash units after you are more knowledgeable. The smaller unit, and I'm talking specifically the Godox TT350 series (too lazy to look up the Flashpoint equivalent) have all of the features of the larger flashes including acting as a transmitter only. Every photo using a flash in this video could have been taken with a TT350. When not enough power is an issue, I let my ISO float and that problem goes away. So you can purchase a TT350 for your brand of camera, learn how to use it then add a second unit, can even just be the manual flash Tony and Chelsea talked about and you can fire it with the TT350 with its flash turned off.
Next, if you are a typical amateur who is active only sometimes during the year and you might go for long period of time without using your gear, don't get a rechargeable. Rechargeable batteries are excellent for active amateurs and pros, but for the less active amateur, you'll just end up with a dead flash when you finally want to use it (don't ask me how I know).
Flashes are like the nifty fifty lens and the tripod that go unused gathering dust in your bag and closet. We are told to buy the best equipment, so we do. Following this advice means we get the "really good" flash. This unit sits in your bag beside the nifty fifty lens both gathering dust. Start with the smaller Godox/Flashpoint, buy Tony and Chelsea's Flash book and have fun. For some reason the smaller flashes feel less intimidating.
Thank you Chelsea and Tony, great video! if anyone is thinking of ordering the How to use flash video series, don't hesitate. So much value for the price, it has really helped me grow my Photography skills. I wish I had ordered it sooner then I did!
Thanks for that!
Just got a TT600, that thing is AMAZING! Especially for the price
Love your content! Been watching for years. I have a bunch of old Canon and some older Godox and Flashpoint lighting equipment. I'm planning to sell all of it and go with a set of maybe 3 Zoom Li-on X PRO R2s. I have an Einstein and 2 AD 600 that I may keep or I may upgrade to the newer AD 600 Pros. Thank you so much for everything you do. During this video I was trying to figure out why your height difference was so great - then I realized that Chelsea was sitting! :)
Godox flash either hotshoe or off camera. AD 200 for me. Ex600 hotshoe flash.
Do you know the B&H links for the gear used in this video?
They have a partnership with Adorama, so no. B&H does not sell Flashpoint, but Godox. Same naming though. So instead of searching for the Flashpoint Lux, search for the Godox Lux.
Did I miss the review for the New Pentax Camera?
New Pentax Camera?
Bummer that 2/3 of the retro flashes use rechargeable batteries. I'd rather use my rechargeable, replaceable AA/AAA than a non-serviceable integrated battery :[ They could've at least made it like their bigger flashes, where it's proprietary but swappable.
The problem many of us have now is the incompatibility of legacy flash units with new mirrorless cameras. I do not believe Nikon and others needed to change the signals going to their contact points. They could have left it the same so that legacy flash units and triggers would still work TTL. That, and making FTZ adapters without screw drive for legacy lenses, has kept me from updating to the Z system. I'd need to replace too many primes and most of my speedlight and studio lighting and triggers. There was absolutely no need for them to do that.
me, personally, I would buy a million plates for bulletproof vests and stack them horizontally in a shipping container Try to get through that! lol
Thanks for this video!!!
... I was just researching Flashes
What, no Honeywell "potatomasher"?
No Metz Mecablitz?
Don’t buy Profoto. They refuse to release a USB-C charger for their A10 flash
does the flash guide only discuss speedlites, or does it have a device on cranking up my 600?
Does TTL account for light control when you use ceiling to bounce?
If you have a crop camera, do you need to adjust the flash to the effective focal length?
I read the High Speed Sync will shorten the life of the flash tube. Is this really the case
Tony waiting for your s24 review with your thoughts on camera
how about Kelvin temp,cri,ra,tint ...?
Its interesting that you do the "ultimate flash buying guide" for Sony cameras without including Sony flashes. They are completely awesome on a Sony camera. Sony have done an amazing job there.
Third-party flashes are a MUCH better value. This applies to every brand.
I skipped flashes and went to constant light :)
I don't like being flashed :(((((
I see you finally got your nikon zf. Looks sleek in orange.
Does anybody get wireless TTL to work reasonably well with Godox/Flashpoint flashes?
Yeah it works pretty well for us. It's really the camera that's making the metering choices, not the flash.
Tony looked scared throughout most pics
The Godox TT350 doesn’t give you full power flash on manual, you have to use TTL for that. The 1/1 setting on manual is maybe 1/2 power or even less. On TTL, I have to set between +2 - +3EV to get proper exposure. Buyer beware, the flash software matters more than the technical specs.
Wow...at 9:20 Tony suggests that Chelsea is kind of dim. I'm shocked he would even say such a thing. She seems perfectly bright to me. 😉
Also...you guys must be making a fortune with this youtube gig. "Girl with a Pearl Earring" is worth millions.
While you can use Alkaline batteries, it's more economical and ecological to use rechargeable Nimh or rechargeable Lithium AA batteries. Then you get the benefits of rechargeable, but also the option to use disposable in a pinch.
Lithium and Nimh batteries also improve the performance of your flash over Alkaline.
That Junior flash I REALLY like it. Although would need to use a 28mm pancake prime in order to use it. But it's handy if you wanna use it when you have other strobes on slave also.
For My Fuji XT4 been looking into the Westcott FJ80se ($199) and also the little Fuji EX-X8 for simpler situations and light duty point and shoot stuff.
Can you buy a Flashboint flash that's for a specific camera brand (Canon, Nikon, Sony) and use it on other brands if you're only using Manual mode? Or would that damage your camera? Great video, thanks!!
Are the effects of hss more pronounced on a camera with a slower max sync speed?
I.e. would a camera with a max be sync of 250 experience less drop off of intensity in hss at 1/400 vs a camera with a sync speed of 1/200 or 1/180?
Another great video T & C! I had zero knowledge of flashes when I bought my first setup, so I went the continuous lighting route (plus I wanted to do video as well). Your video gave me an overview of the current state of the art of flashes. Can you please do a video of flash mounting brackets and modifiers as well? I'm tempted to get a flash with a modifier to do some quick photos around our vintage clothing store when we get new stock in. Keep up the great work!
What ever happened to Metz flashes ?
Great video but I don't recall of you noted in the video that the more advanced TTL type flashes need to be matched to your camera brand. Otherwise great examples of what you can do with a flash and a little bit of practice.
For the last 4 years I've been using 3 TT600s, I love these flashes and almost never leave my bag! Thanks for this video! Could you do a comparison reviews on some of the small cob lights that have recently hit the market?
I couldn't find a recent video on which light should you buy for video / Interviews, I know there,s lots of video out there but looking for video on people I trust :)
at 3:23 you said no flash, come on! you did have flash then printed it 3 stops darker! ( we can see the catchlight and shine on chelsea's skin from the flash)
This gives me flasback too crismas when i grov up my father hade no flash and all does picture gives that feling.
ad200 ad600 all you need :)
Nice to see a flash video, could you make also a video of the Hasselblad X2D and the Profoto A10?
i still have a handful SB 800'S and one Leica Flash for my Q twins. I also like Pro Foto.
Love you guys home thanks for allowing us in your home. Who is that beautiful picture with the scarf on
You’re helping me a lot growing in my photography. Thanks a lot!!!
What a detailed explanation
After researching, I went with a Godox TT685II
Thank you for this!
Thank you. Nice demo. I have to get one of those retro flashes for my old film camera.
You have a nice house.
Great video, ... Great reminder to get back to basic.
Hey you guys are awesome!! Those retro flash units are pretty neat. That orange looking Nikon camera y'all were using s pretty wicked too. What model is it?
Nikon zf
Wow we actually agree on some gear I love Godox
500th like!
Whoa! What a delightful coincidence!
I was looking for just this kind of video on flashes and you guys gave it to me!
I know what to buy now. Thank you Tony and Chelsea! ❤❤❤
Our pleasure!
Thank you
I'm fairly certain that you should have added the Nikon SB-800 to the list of retroflashes 🙂
The sb800 is hardly retro!
Very helpful, thank you!
Flash speed, 1 /8000 since ?
As a budget alternative I really like the Hähnel flashes!
They seem more expensive!
👍 Good info 👍Flash photography is awesome!❗
It really is!
Thanks, guys.
Wow..
Remember the Nikor 45 GN? The focal ring could lock to the exposure ring, so it automatically changed the camera exposure to match your subject distance. No electronics needed. Made for a good flat general purpose lens too.
This video is far too bright, I hate this trend on youtube!
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Godox flash v86011