This looks like a great addition to a very portable kit. The photo shoot definitely shows what can be done with such a small soft box and a willing helper 😊
This looks like it was shot midday. I was expecting this to be shot at night or during an overcast day. I like that it was showcased in what I believe is worst case scenario, although I’m not afraid of harsh lighting I usually bring with me an AD600 Pro for something like this (cumbersome and not very efficient due to its size and weight), but the fact that you were able to achieve extraordinary results with something that seemed like a gimmick, and that would be its best selling point, to my surprise this it performed phenomenally! Wonderfully presented! 👏
Thanks so much! Yes, I really wanted to use it when it was very bright out (we shot 2-4pm) which definitely was the case at that photoshoot. I was so tired at the end from the heat.😅
The X3 transmitters need a dire update and I hope Godox can offer relief to thousands of photographers who purchased their newest trigger offering. The pause feature still tells the camera a flash is still attached to the camera when attempting to take an ambient reading or exposure with shot preview! The boot times turning it off and on again really does add up while at a shoot! With that said, Godox always seems to have something interesting going on and this new light you featured is a testament to their ongoing mission to create and offer new and exciting products. I really enjoyed the results you shared! They are lucky to have a master such as yourself as a brand ambassador!
I agree with your suggestion about the pause feature. That would be awesome if that gave the camera back the ambient reading. Maybe I can suggest this in an update.
Great video! I definitely thought of the Graflex flash handle that was the original basis for the Star Wars Lightsaber. I really like your description and your sample photos. It’s also a great price point. I’m definitely going to get this flash for both my digital and my Film cameras. thank you for all that you do for the photography community. Please keep doing what you’re doing! 📸👏👏👏🔥🔥🔥
@@fjhphoto I’m curious as to how wide the light spread is in the soft box. I see the pros and cons. The size factor vs power/distance/weight factor. Less watts means you may have to get the light closer to properly expose a subject… but the fact that it’s small means it won’t show up in the shot as much as a larger soft box would. And if it does easier to edit out. Also if someone is holding it, their arms get less fatigued than a larger light source would (assuming it’s not on a stand)… I’m sure you can get some interesting light source angles and squeeze it in places more conventional lights normally won’t fit.
Representing the RGV! I’ve been wanting to see a video of how this little flash performs. In need of something small, even tho I love my AD200’s and AD600.
Gotta represent!😁 The AD100 Pro is a nice little light too. I actually always have 2 100s and 2 300s in my camera bag. The Lux Master is just so interesting so I had to try it out at a shoot.
I just got mine today, so I definitely knew I’d come to your channel to get all the info !!! All the photos looked so amazing … 👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼 Ps I saw a night photo shoot you did, so that’s what inspired me to get one.
Definitely great for that. I did a photoshoot last night demonstrating how I could use it for paparazzi style shots and it worked great. Should be a video on that tomorrow. A TH-cam short.
When they were getting ready to make the original Star Wars the prop people went around and bought all of the Graflex flash handles they could find. The owner of Garland Camera in Garland, Texas told me they paid him a visit and got the ones he had. The light saber props were made with Graflex flash handles.
@fjhphoto that Sigma 105mm is a bokeh king !! Shame it's sooooo heavy 😞 I tried it and it just felt wrong somehow so I decided to get 135mm Samy instead - save some money and to be fair results are similar but I have to stand in next block to take the shot lol
Thank you! No, I only used full power for a few photos when the sun was directly on her. I was around 1/4th and 1/2 power a lot. For the photos under the brown pathway the light was at 1/16th.
Another pretty and compact flash from Godox. Wonder what they will be making in the next few years.. :). I also wish they make the flashes compatible to be used with the phone cameras, something Profoto seems to have managed to do. That would increase their customer base exponentially :).
I love the aesthetics of the Lux series, but I'm not a big fan of the shift towards non-replaceable batteries because they're bound to degrade over the years, and I don't want to replace entire gadgets just because of the batteries. I did get the Lux Junior though for on-camera fill, but the low profile of the flash requires me to take off the lens hood.
Oh yeah, I'm the same way about batteries but it is just a matter of time to see how they hold up. I thought the X3 transmitter would die quick but it has lasted so long. I did about 8 photoshoots with it and it was still good but I wanted to charge it after those.
@@fjhphotoactually I’ve never owned any but have a couple colleagues who do and i I’ve helped them on shoots on several occasions (one regularly). I’ve noticed they are glitchy and not built to last. But they are cheap. I have seen a lot of people using their cinema lights though and those seem to be good quality. I got heavily invested in Profoto back in the day because at the time they were the only option for HSS and TTL in a portable location mono light. But they are expensive. But also built tough. If I were to start over I would probably go with Elinchrome because they are good professional lights for much less money. Godox is the least expensive but not really a pro flash. Broncolor makes the best stuff but are prohibitively expensive unless your a top dog. 🐩 I have noticed from my colleagues gear that Godox has been improving in quality and they are certainly innovative and come out with a lot of different solutions other manufacturers don’t think of. I see their value.
@@johnhewick1145sorry, can't take anyone serious who bashes a product yet hasn't used it themselves. I've used Godox lighting since 2016 and they've all performed great for my professional photography. Profoto fails too btw. In August 2021 I did a shoot where the light was misfiring. It was my friend's lights. Same friend got a light repaired by profoto and got that light lost on the way back. Told him he was SOL. I'll stick to what works for me and you can do the same.
what is the name of the monopod and that ball at the end of it :). very good job, by the way. you're taking brilliant pictures, regardless the gears used.
It did a great job! I had the camera on a tripod only but the times I've used it on a gimbal it does awesome. I used it at that shoot because it handles the heat better than my ZV-E1.
Great presentation Francisco of this small compact light. This is my first time seeing the light. Seems pretty cool to use with an assistant. Very light and portable! What about its use if you have no assistant? I’m assuming it would produce a rather hard light due to not being able to get close enough to your subject if hand holding it.
Good concern to have for sure. It's so light and the softbox doesn't weigh much either that I would be fine using this light in some fairly strong wind on a light stand weighed down by just by camera bag. But if you can't use a light stand then yes you would get harsher light when using anything past a 35mm lens because of the distance. Without an assistant I would hold the light in my left hand while I take a photo with my right.
@@fjhphoto oh cool! I’m from Austin and I went to McAllen for work and I went to the con center to shoot a few photos before I drive back home and it just so happened that comic con was going on lol it was a win win! 👍 great shoot by the way!!
The photos were lightly edited just to enhance color, remove some clothing wrinkles, and remove distractions. Shadow transitions weren't altered at all.
@@fjhphoto you're the man! thx a lot. It will be helpful, I'm trying to find some examples using this flash but there are only a few online. And no one with this quality.
How big is the softbox when expanded? How does it compare in size to the fan reflector? Is there a grid offered for the softbox? Thanks so much for posting your review, and especially for showing the photo shoot. Excellent information!
I meant to add this to the shoot but forgot. Most of the shoot I had the power at 1/2. The last shots under the pathway had the light at 1/16th. As for settings I used 1/125th-1/250th, was at ISO 100, and used f/1.2 on my sigma art 35 and f/1.4 on my sigma art 105.
Very helpful video for those thinking about this light. Would have been very helpful if you posted Un-edited photos as end result instead of the heavily edited ones. I am sure everyone wants to know much soft/harsh is this tiny source.
Yes, I meant to add them and forgot. I didn't go faster than 1/250th (around 1/125th to 1/250th), was at ISO 100, and at the widest aperture on both my sigma art 35 f/1.2 and sigma art 105 f/1.4. Had my 6 stop ND filter on the whole time.
Heard the bulb is not user replaceable. Is it true? If so it's a shame since they could have used the AD200/200Pro bulb instead of designing a new one.
It is not. The 200 is a great light. The Lux Master is just an interesting light that can be used in some cool ways plus it looks retro. It's about 80W.
It felt pretty strong but I couldn't see any listing of the light that had the output in watts. Gotta get my light meter out and test this against the 100 Pro. If I had to guess it was around 80-85W.
Reshaped flash but with some nice modifiers, new display, and a couple new features like wireless sync. I am going to make a video going over it's output because I'm curious about that as well.
Hi! I see no information of light power. There is only battery power. May i know watts power for this light? Comapring with speedlight 70watts who is more powerful?
He just had several business calls throughout the shoot. It's totally understandable to me. He still did a great job with assisting and I'm thankful he was able to help me.
The Lightsaber light! - adorama.rfvk.net/QyoWoP
Excellent the baby in one hand and the flash in the other !!!!! Cool !!!!
This looks like a great addition to a very portable kit. The photo shoot definitely shows what can be done with such a small soft box and a willing helper 😊
I love that you call it a lightsaber light, since the original lightsaber prop in Star Wars A New Hope was based on the Graflex flash.
Never knew that
I love the portability of it! Great shots
This looks like it was shot midday. I was expecting this to be shot at night or during an overcast day. I like that it was showcased in what I believe is worst case scenario, although I’m not afraid of harsh lighting I usually bring with me an AD600 Pro for something like this (cumbersome and not very efficient due to its size and weight), but the fact that you were able to achieve extraordinary results with something that seemed like a gimmick, and that would be its best selling point, to my surprise this it performed phenomenally! Wonderfully presented! 👏
Thanks so much! Yes, I really wanted to use it when it was very bright out (we shot 2-4pm) which definitely was the case at that photoshoot. I was so tired at the end from the heat.😅
Bro, I have found your videos to be very helpful. Thank you for helping some of us grow in this artistry.
You're welcome and thank you for watching.😊
The X3 transmitters need a dire update and I hope Godox can offer relief to thousands of photographers who purchased their newest trigger offering. The pause feature still tells the camera a flash is still attached to the camera when attempting to take an ambient reading or exposure with shot preview! The boot times turning it off and on again really does add up while at a shoot!
With that said, Godox always seems to have something interesting going on and this new light you featured is a testament to their ongoing mission to create and offer new and exciting products. I really enjoyed the results you shared! They are lucky to have a master such as yourself as a brand ambassador!
I agree with your suggestion about the pause feature. That would be awesome if that gave the camera back the ambient reading. Maybe I can suggest this in an update.
Whoa! Awesome looking flash and even more awesome photos! Thanks for another great video/review!
Great shots, love the contrasty glam look.
Great video! I definitely thought of the Graflex flash handle that was the original basis for the Star Wars Lightsaber. I really like your description and your sample photos. It’s also a great price point. I’m definitely going to get this flash for both my digital and my Film cameras. thank you for all that you do for the photography community. Please keep doing what you’re doing! 📸👏👏👏🔥🔥🔥
Thanks, Ruben! I'm sure the Lux Master will pair nicely with your film cameras.😊
Love your work Francisco! Great shots! Made me really think about picking this little light up!
Thank you! I'm really enjoying it lately. Very fun & interesting light. Actually going to use it again at a night shoot today.😊
@@fjhphoto I’m curious as to how wide the light spread is in the soft box. I see the pros and cons. The size factor vs power/distance/weight factor. Less watts means you may have to get the light closer to properly expose a subject… but the fact that it’s small means it won’t show up in the shot as much as a larger soft box would. And if it does easier to edit out. Also if someone is holding it, their arms get less fatigued than a larger light source would (assuming it’s not on a stand)… I’m sure you can get some interesting light source angles and squeeze it in places more conventional lights normally won’t fit.
Representing the RGV!
I’ve been wanting to see a video of how this little flash performs. In need of something small, even tho I love my AD200’s and AD600.
Gotta represent!😁 The AD100 Pro is a nice little light too. I actually always have 2 100s and 2 300s in my camera bag. The Lux Master is just so interesting so I had to try it out at a shoot.
@@fjhphoto oh I agree! The 100’s are nice as well! I just love my 200’s since I already have most of the modifiers for them.
Keep up the good work!
It was awesome being part of this shoot! 😊😊 loved the shots!
Thanks, man! Seriously appreciate your help!😊
I just got mine today, so I definitely knew I’d come to your channel to get all the info !!!
All the photos looked so amazing … 👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼
Ps I saw a night photo shoot you did, so that’s what inspired me to get one.
That’s pretty impressive actually for such a compact OCF kit probably great for close up street photography portraits
Definitely great for that. I did a photoshoot last night demonstrating how I could use it for paparazzi style shots and it worked great. Should be a video on that tomorrow. A TH-cam short.
The last shot was 🔥
Thanks! Wasn't sure if it could hand a headshot style shot but it did great.😊
found your videos by accident!!! im from the RGV too!!! so awesome to see this!!!
Glad you found this one. Pretty happy with how it turned out. Yup, I’m in Mission but travel to McAllen and other areas for my photoshoots.😊
Might be a buy eventually, more portability is always a good thing!!!!
Your edition is also good though ❤❤❤
She's amazing love her 💗 I'm so glad I told her to do it now she's rocking it and slaying it hope to work with her some day ❤❤
She's awesome! Definitely want to work with her again.😊
The photos came out great!
Thank you!
Great content and review. What is the adapter you are using to mount the flash to the monopod? Thank you in advance.
It’s the Godox AD-E2 bracket. Comes with their 100, 200, and 300 Pro. You’d have to buy it separately as the Lux Master doesn’t come with it.
When they were getting ready to make the original Star Wars the prop people went around and bought all of the Graflex flash handles they could find. The owner of Garland Camera in Garland, Texas told me they paid him a visit and got the ones he had. The light saber props were made with Graflex flash handles.
That's awesome!
So dope. Very tempting.
I am in love! i would say I would buy the lightsaber flash because of your video!
I've been waiting for someone to do a video on this!! much needed! what is that monopod light stand contraption?
Glad you liked it! The monopod is the PhotoFlex LiteReach Plus. I linked it in the description.😊
Great review and a cool little light 📸👌 i really like the photos mate , what lens did you use on the shoot ?
Thank you
Thanks! Used a sigma art 35 f/1.2 and 105 f/1.4.😊
@fjhphoto that Sigma 105mm is a bokeh king !! Shame it's sooooo heavy 😞 I tried it and it just felt wrong somehow so I decided to get 135mm Samy instead - save some money and to be fair results are similar but I have to stand in next block to take the shot lol
Great review and hands-on shoot! Were you using a ND filter to balance the flash/sunlight?
Thanks! Yes, used a ND filter the entire shoot.
Had the same question :). I really like how the light seems pretty wrapped around even though the light source is so small.
Very compact flash and good review
good design, thanks for sharing!
Great review my friend!
Thanks, Chris! Hope you have been doing well.😊
Wow!!! Amazing quality photos. Was the flash at full power the entire time?
Thank you! No, I only used full power for a few photos when the sun was directly on her. I was around 1/4th and 1/2 power a lot. For the photos under the brown pathway the light was at 1/16th.
@@fjhphoto Thank you for the response. You’re one of the best photographers on TH-cam.
appreciate the kind words!🙏🏼
Looks like a cool light. Great review.
Amazing video as always
Thanks, man!😁
Nice vid learned a lot 👍👍
Fantastic video, thank you for this 😊
No problem!😁
Nice little light.
Another pretty and compact flash from Godox. Wonder what they will be making in the next few years.. :). I also wish they make the flashes compatible to be used with the phone cameras, something Profoto seems to have managed to do. That would increase their customer base exponentially :).
I would love that feature! Hopefully soon.😊
Awesome review! Question, does this lightsaber flash also work with the XPRO / X2T triggers?
Love the outcome of the shoot using the flash. Do you have the links for the other modifier you used?
I love the aesthetics of the Lux series, but I'm not a big fan of the shift towards non-replaceable batteries because they're bound to degrade over the years, and I don't want to replace entire gadgets just because of the batteries.
I did get the Lux Junior though for on-camera fill, but the low profile of the flash requires me to take off the lens hood.
Oh yeah, I'm the same way about batteries but it is just a matter of time to see how they hold up. I thought the X3 transmitter would die quick but it has lasted so long. I did about 8 photoshoots with it and it was still good but I wanted to charge it after those.
@@IndigoEyePhotography dont worry the batteries will outlast the the unit itself.
guessing you haven't had good results with Godox products?
@@fjhphotoactually I’ve never owned any but have a couple colleagues who do and i
I’ve helped them on shoots on several occasions (one regularly). I’ve noticed they are glitchy and not built to last. But they are cheap. I have seen a lot of people using their cinema lights though and those seem to be good quality. I got heavily invested in Profoto back in the day because at the time they were the only option for HSS and TTL in a portable location mono light. But they are expensive. But also built tough. If I were to start over I would probably go with Elinchrome because they are good professional lights for much less money. Godox is the least expensive but not really a pro flash. Broncolor makes the best stuff but are prohibitively expensive unless your a top dog. 🐩
I have noticed from my colleagues gear that Godox has been improving in quality and they are certainly innovative and come out with a lot of different solutions other manufacturers don’t think of. I see their value.
@@johnhewick1145sorry, can't take anyone serious who bashes a product yet hasn't used it themselves. I've used Godox lighting since 2016 and they've all performed great for my professional photography. Profoto fails too btw. In August 2021 I did a shoot where the light was misfiring. It was my friend's lights. Same friend got a light repaired by profoto and got that light lost on the way back. Told him he was SOL. I'll stick to what works for me and you can do the same.
This looks like a fun light.
It is!😊
what is the name of the monopod and that ball at the end of it :). very good job, by the way. you're taking brilliant pictures, regardless the gears used.
Interesting and portable light 🙌💯
How does the a7iii behaves as far as video AF In your bts?
It did a great job! I had the camera on a tripod only but the times I've used it on a gimbal it does awesome. I used it at that shoot because it handles the heat better than my ZV-E1.
Great presentation Francisco of this small compact light. This is my first time seeing the light. Seems pretty cool to use with an assistant. Very light and portable! What about its use if you have no assistant? I’m assuming it would produce a rather hard light due to not being able to get close enough to your subject if hand holding it.
Good concern to have for sure. It's so light and the softbox doesn't weigh much either that I would be fine using this light in some fairly strong wind on a light stand weighed down by just by camera bag.
But if you can't use a light stand then yes you would get harsher light when using anything past a 35mm lens because of the distance. Without an assistant I would hold the light in my left hand while I take a photo with my right.
Love this! Does the modifier you used spread the light good with a group of 3-5 people?
Great review of this Godox flash unit! Do you know if it is backwards compatible with the X2 flash control?
Yup! Any transmitter that uses the Godox X1 radio system can control this light. The X2 transmitter uses that system as well.
Is that shoot at the McAllen convention center??
Yup!😊
@@fjhphoto oh cool! I’m from Austin and I went to McAllen for work and I went to the con center to shoot a few photos before I drive back home and it just so happened that comic con was going on lol it was a win win! 👍 great shoot by the way!!
Is it easy to do filter operations such as CTO and CTB? And are such accessories available?
Very good question. At this moment I don't think there is accessories for that but I will look into this.
Awesome Video!!
Thanks, man!😊
great video, very informative
Really useful mate
It would be great if you share the RAW files to see in detail the shadows transitions.
The photos were lightly edited just to enhance color, remove some clothing wrinkles, and remove distractions. Shadow transitions weren't altered at all.
@@fjhphoto ok thx, it would be great to have the RAW files anyway :-)
@@yonayarmasi can probably get some together and share a link to them here in the comments in a few hours.
@@fjhphoto you're the man! thx a lot. It will be helpful, I'm trying to find some examples using this flash but there are only a few online. And no one with this quality.
@@fjhphoto It's great, could you share the raw files please. Thanks alot
How big is the softbox when expanded? How does it compare in size to the fan reflector? Is there a grid offered for the softbox? Thanks so much for posting your review, and especially for showing the photo shoot. Excellent information!
This is great! Nice review! How bright would you say it is compared to the ad200 pro
Also does it have an adapter to attach it to bigger Bowens modifiers?
Any idea what recycle times are is like?
It's rated at 1.8 seconds on full power but at lower outputs it can be instantaneous like in this video.😊
It would be nice if you could add the camera settings and the light power setting for each shot, thanks
I meant to add this to the shoot but forgot. Most of the shoot I had the power at 1/2. The last shots under the pathway had the light at 1/16th.
As for settings I used 1/125th-1/250th, was at ISO 100, and used f/1.2 on my sigma art 35 and f/1.4 on my sigma art 105.
Pretty powerful for a little light
Awesome!
Very helpful video for those thinking about this light. Would have been very helpful if you posted Un-edited photos as end result instead of the heavily edited ones. I am sure everyone wants to know much soft/harsh is this tiny source.
we would like to see the settings you used
Yes, I meant to add them and forgot. I didn't go faster than 1/250th (around 1/125th to 1/250th), was at ISO 100, and at the widest aperture on both my sigma art 35 f/1.2 and sigma art 105 f/1.4. Had my 6 stop ND filter on the whole time.
@@fjhphoto thanks
I love it ❤
Man if there was a button to open the fan I would have lost it 😂 just take my money!
That would have been awesome!
Spectacular give me 14 of them
Lmao! Read this comment in the guy's voice.🤣
Very cool light. Even better pictures
Thank you!😊
We’re those shots with a ND filter on the lens or was that hss
The entire shoot was with the ND filter attached. No HSS for the photos at this shoot.
what is the power of the light 60w 100w or what?
@@detroitphotography can't find that anywhere
🔥🔥🔥
Aunque tires con una vela siempre harás excelentes fotos bien iluminadas
It is a Doctor Who Sonic Screwdriver
I can see that, haha.
What is the name of the rod you have it connected to in some shots of your video?
It's the Photoflex Litereach Plus. This one - adorama.rfvk.net/x9ExMR
Def looks like lightsaber
what's the song name please? at the end
I’m not the same - Velveteen
Heard the bulb is not user replaceable. Is it true? If so it's a shame since they could have used the AD200/200Pro bulb instead of designing a new one.
Not sure but that’s definitely a valid concern. Gotta check that myself.
Is it as powerful as the godox ad 200pro?
It is not. The 200 is a great light. The Lux Master is just an interesting light that can be used in some cool ways plus it looks retro. It's about 80W.
Thank you 🙏
Can you recommend a good ND filter please.
Yes, for variable ND filters I think the Freewell brand does great. Very comparable to Polar Pro but more affordable.
The reason it looks like a lightsaber is because the lightsaber was made from a 1940's era Graflex 3-cell flash gun!
did you mention the output power?? how many watts at full power? it looks like the same as AD100pro
It felt pretty strong but I couldn't see any listing of the light that had the output in watts. Gotta get my light meter out and test this against the 100 Pro. If I had to guess it was around 80-85W.
@@fjhphoto thanks !!! i want to buy it i just want to know if the output power is better or equal to the flashes I have already.
Looks kinda like a "QuadLock" attachment but with only ... 3 locks... maybe a Tri-Lock system?
It’s just a smaller version of the Godox mount which is used on the AD300 and AD 400
So basically it's just a reshaped flash. How does it compare to the other godox flashes in power?
Reshaped flash but with some nice modifiers, new display, and a couple new features like wireless sync. I am going to make a video going over it's output because I'm curious about that as well.
Hi! I see no information of light power. There is only battery power. May i know watts power for this light? Comapring with speedlight 70watts who is more powerful?
It is about 80W of power.😊
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Oh good, Godox put a round screen in a round window. Way better than (pick your least favourite) square screen choice for round design hole.
Interesting comment.
What's the BGM?
I’m not the same - Velveteen
highspeed sync?
Hi, the Lux master's output is good as ad100pro? Thank you 😊
wonder if it works with Godox AD-S7
is the transmitter included in the package?
Nope but it is now with adorama sale
Will the transmitter on this video be good for a Fujifilm xt5 ? Thanks
Yes, you just need the version of the transmitter that is compatible with fuji. This one - adorama.rfvk.net/vNLgrd
Are you on high speed sync for this photo shoot? Mahalo for your response
Are you using a ND filter here?
Yes, a 6 stop ND.
Will this work with my older Canon camera ? The RP from 2019 ?
HAHAHAH The convention center Mcallen!!! ufff, thankyou.. I love this Godox!!
Can I use this flash with the Sony a7cii?
Yup!
He was on his phone the entire time. Talk about an addiction.
He just had several business calls throughout the shoot. It's totally understandable to me. He still did a great job with assisting and I'm thankful he was able to help me.
Juventud y maestria
for a test it's a shame not to see the raw photos to really see what this lighting gives
They're basically the same in terms of lighting and brightness. I mainly did some color grading, and distraction removal.
Model looks really tall next to assistant. lol
The mount is basically the same as any lens mount. Turn and lock bayonet mount.