Flash Photography on Film // How to set it up!

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11 ай бұрын

A lot of people are holding off on flash photography with film. This is most likely because you can't see if you're doing it right. So here's a tutorial about the way you should setup your external flash unit. Hopefully it is helpful!
If you have anymore questions feel free to put them in the comments below and I'll try to answer them to the best of my knowledge!
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@KleineNadi 11 ай бұрын

That’s the most helpful video about film photography with flash I’ve ever seen. Thank you! Now I feel like I can actually do it. Going to try shooting with flash on my Zenit 11.

@TIPSinc01 10 ай бұрын

Thank you! That’s amazing to hear! 🙏🏼

@itsthatsoftwhite 9 күн бұрын

Would love to see a part 2

@TIPSinc01 9 күн бұрын

Maybe I’ll make an episode where I only use flash, what do you think?

@123ipittythefool 5 ай бұрын

Ur the only person who actually explains how the flash works with simple examples. U da man

@TIPSinc01 5 ай бұрын

Haha good to hear that! Glad it was useful! 😁

@jonathanvanwarmerdam1343 4 ай бұрын

Finally a good tutorial on how to use flash with film photography! Bedankt!

@TIPSinc01 4 ай бұрын

That’s great to hear! Thank you and I’m glad it was of any help to you! Graag gedaan 🙏🏼

@itsthatsoftwhite 11 ай бұрын

Seriously! This was the most helpful flash video I have seen for the m6+flash

@TIPSinc01 11 ай бұрын

That’s good to hear! 😁🙏🏼

@itsthatsoftwhite 11 ай бұрын

I have the same flash and used it with confidence last night at a party. Thanks again!

@itsthatsoftwhite 11 ай бұрын

I'm also considering the godox for the ability to shoot at a shorter distance with less flash output. Would you reccomend another flash that's easier to use?

@TIPSinc01 11 ай бұрын

@@itsthatsoftwhite you’re welcome! Good one! 🔥

@TIPSinc01 11 ай бұрын

@@itsthatsoftwhite hmm.. I think the Lux junior is pretty easy when you get to know it!

@RichardPilon 11 ай бұрын

Great video and very well explained. I just bought the SF20 for my M6. Looking forward to receiving it and using it. Your video makes it a lot less daunting. Thanks!

@TIPSinc01 11 ай бұрын

That’s great to hear! Yes I get that, just set the distance and if you’re in doubt just add a bit more ✌🏼

@flyingo 10 ай бұрын

Nice. I’ve been shooting film for over 50 years, but never bought a dedicated flash meter. I had always just guessed and closed down my aperture in anticipation of the flash. My composition and subject distance always took precedence over the exact proper exposure settings for using a flash. I’ve had great luck, but also a few really blown out shots over the years. This is a good video regarding using flash. I suppose I should just bite the bullet and buy a flash meter. Thanks!

@TIPSinc01 10 ай бұрын

I think that would never be a bad idea haha. If you combine the experience with it you’ll have the perfect workflow I guess!

@KesselsFilmChannel 10 ай бұрын

Thank you so much for making this video I needed a tutorial on this so bad.

@TIPSinc01 10 ай бұрын

You’re very welcome! I’m glad it helped you out 🙏🏼

@JanMaxwell_Photography 11 ай бұрын

Great tutorial! Thanks man!

@TIPSinc01 11 ай бұрын

Glad you liked it! And you're welcome!

@whataboutart 5 ай бұрын

Thank you, your video was very helpful.

@TIPSinc01 5 ай бұрын

You’re welcome! Love to hear that 🙏🏼

@suivezlemir 3 ай бұрын

thanks mate ! I happen to also have a M6 and a SF20, so it's like you made this video just for me.

@TIPSinc01 3 ай бұрын

Haha nice! Hopefully it was helpful in any way 🙏🏼

@GabrielSpence 8 ай бұрын

Such a helpful video Thank you

@TIPSinc01 8 ай бұрын

Good to hear! You’re welcome mate!

@gordon9771 10 ай бұрын

Very helpful. Thanks!

@TIPSinc01 10 ай бұрын

Glad that it was helpful! You’re welcome my friend! 😁

@paymanh2857 5 ай бұрын

This was so clear and helpful. I got the MP and just got the same leica flash as yours! Thanks!

@TIPSinc01 5 ай бұрын

Good to hear! Have fun with it and let me know how it goes 😁

@paymanh2857 5 ай бұрын

Been doing some dry runs on the M10m before i start shooting on film with the MP haha @@TIPSinc01 I´ll let you know

@maxphilippi9944 11 ай бұрын

Great tutorial! I recently bought an M6 and have been thinking about getting the SF20, but I didn't know beforehand how to use it.

@TIPSinc01 11 ай бұрын

Thanks! It's my go to flash for sure, wouldn't trade it for anything else.

@tundrusphoto4312 11 ай бұрын

Always enjoy your videos. And of course, your cat.

@TIPSinc01 11 ай бұрын

Thank you! I have to introduce them properly someday 😭🤣

@jRiNGAA 4 ай бұрын

Great vid, well done

@TIPSinc01 4 ай бұрын

Thank you! 🙏🏼

@DecentGatsby 10 ай бұрын

Amazing video!

@TIPSinc01 10 ай бұрын

Thank you! 🙏🏼

@mainjune 11 ай бұрын

I am the guy from IG that I asked model of flash code. haha you have nice voice and good mic. I created the Video about M6 on my channel too!

@TIPSinc01 11 ай бұрын

Haha thanks a lot mate! 🙏🏼✌🏼

@fmiranda66 Ай бұрын

Metz 34 CS-2❤

@TIPSinc01 Ай бұрын

Nice!

@finn4240 11 ай бұрын

Awsome video, so well explained!! I'm really curious! if you could only take on of the which would you take? the LUX junior or the SF20 (also im pretty sure the leica takes 1/50th of flash sync meaning you could technically get away with metering 1/60 on ur Sekonic if you decrease the ISO with a 1/3 stop

@TIPSinc01 11 ай бұрын

Thank you! Glad you enjoyed it. And that might be true about the 1/50th, have to look it up. But the shutter-speed doesn’t really affect the metering from the flash anyways 😭. I would take the SF20, because of the easier buttons and lcd screen and more power. Also I like the look of it, but don’t tell anyone.

@calemtrevor 8 ай бұрын

Great video

@TIPSinc01 8 ай бұрын

Appreciate that! 🙏🏼

@Yosser70 9 ай бұрын

Cool video man. I’ve got a cat called Goose too 👍🏻

@TIPSinc01 9 ай бұрын

Haha thanks mate! And that’s the best name for a cat 😎, definitely if they are a bit crazy lol.

@Superbustr 2 ай бұрын

There is nothing wrong with TTL flash and I highly advocate using it. In certain situations where you simply don't have the time to setup an external flash, and need to shoot quickly, TTL is the way to go. In addition your results with TTL will vary depending on the available metering modes in your camera. My film camera has 1/1000th flash sync speed and was pretty good value compared to the other options on the market. I don't know how anyone could shoot on a camera that has a super low sync speed... you would have to shoot on a tripod with a totally still model, which is just a bit too limiting tbh.

@TIPSinc01 2 ай бұрын

There’s definitely nothing wrong with shooting TTL. In my experience it’s just not always a 100% hit. Definitely if something reflects the light a lot. So therefore I like to do things manual, I almost don’t have to think about it so I can be quick. A lot of older film cameras don’t have that fast sync speed, maybe some leave shutter lenses. So it’s nice that you have one! But honestly I think flashing will eliminate a lot of movement and even if there’s some movement it creates some “energy” in the frame. Never really had problems with the slow sync speed of my M6. To each their own of course, everyone has their own way of doing things! 😁

@Superbustr 2 ай бұрын

@@TIPSinc01 I think it depends on the camera. I have one of the most advanced mf film cameras with 5 point spot metering and have had no issues yet with ttl flash. I would recommend that you get at the very least a camera with exposure lock. That way you can use your spot meter to select (exposure-lock) a specific part of the image for TTL mode.

@TIPSinc01 2 ай бұрын

@@Superbustr could be. But even on my Canon R5C I have situations where a reflective sign or white t-shirts have an impact on the reading. Also you’ll have to account for skin tones sometimes.

@Superbustr 2 ай бұрын

@@TIPSinc01 Good to know. I only shoot portraits with flash so haven't encountered your issue with reflective signs. But have noted that issue in my brain for later reference.

@quite1enough 3 ай бұрын

nice video but what about tons of other flashes that doesn't actually show you any iso

@TIPSinc01 3 ай бұрын

If the flash doesn’t show ISO I wonder how you would measure for it tbh. You need to set and know the ISO and aperture to determine the output. Otherwise I would recommend to use an external light meter.

@DominicAJ 11 ай бұрын

When you use the flash cord you don't have to plug a cable into the flash sync port on the back of the M6 too?

@TIPSinc01 11 ай бұрын

Nope it just works from the hot shoe on top of the camera! I’ve used some different flash triggers and they all seem to work really.

@fredericp3750 6 ай бұрын

thank you, one of the most helpful videos!! one question though, how would you know that the flash speed on your camera is the correct one? with the flash you know how to control the aperture, iso, and flash speed but how do you know that for example 1/60 is gonna be the correct exposure? idk maybe I'm confused

@TIPSinc01 6 ай бұрын

Thanks mate! Glad that it was helpful! Shutter speed has only impact on environmental light, it has none on the flash. The only thing you’ll need to make sure is that the sync speed of your camera is right. You’ll probably see an indicator on your shutter dial.

@fredericp3750 6 ай бұрын

@@TIPSinc01 ohh of course, thanks dude, being new that helped a lot!!

@TIPSinc01 6 ай бұрын

@@fredericp3750 you’re welcome mate! 😁

@lorenzosantigli9206 4 ай бұрын

Hi! thank you very much for the tutorial. But what about multiple flashes? I've got 3 flashes that I would like to use alltogether for skate photography from different angles. Is the procedure the same? Setting the camera on manual mode and each single flash on manual mode? I'm afraid that all of the light ocming from each flash will overexpose the image thus ruining it because the flashes won't be able to communicate between themselves and auto adjust for power. Is this a right concern or am I totally wrong? hahah thank you I hope I was clear in explaining my problem.

@TIPSinc01 4 ай бұрын

Thanks for watching! If the flashes are all on the same power and have the same distance, they'll be properly exposed. To be sure you could measure the light with a light meter if you have one, like the seconic flash mate.

@sbleo1253 6 ай бұрын

Thanks for thé vidéo ! Awesome The link for the flash cord is not working could you recommend me one for de lux junior and sr 20 ?

@TIPSinc01 6 ай бұрын

I’ll have to check that out! I use the Nikon SC-28 and it’s perfect.

@sbleo1253 6 ай бұрын

Thanks It’s working just not available on Amazon just released ! Sorry and thanks for the answer 🎞️

@TIPSinc01 6 ай бұрын

@@sbleo1253 no problem mate!

@scarlettstoever8093 23 күн бұрын

I love your videos! The link to the flash cord seems to be broken. What is the flash cord or a similar one please? 🙏

@TIPSinc01 21 күн бұрын

Good to hear and thanks for letting me know, I've updated the link: geni.us/QqM9e Hopefully it works now, otherwise it's the Nikon SC-28

@scarlettstoever8093 21 күн бұрын

@@TIPSinc01 thank you 🙏 I appreciate your help! And your inspiring videos 🙌

@commentariat 19 күн бұрын

Thanks for the video! It’s very helpful. I have a question re using this on a film camera - my MP. If I set the aperture at say f8 with 400 ISO film, and then the shutter speed at 1/50th. Then I set the flash to A and dial in the f8 and 400 iso. Let’s say it shows me a distance of 4 meters. Does the shutter speed not matter any more? If I change the shutter speed to 1/15 (with tripod), wouldn’t it expose the photo for longer? So how do I compensate for slower shutter speeds? Is the data on the flash LCD screen relevant only for 1/50 after which I have to start compensating via flash power? Thank you! And sorry if it’s a silly question. I tried reading the manual but it didn’t help.

@TIPSinc01 18 күн бұрын

Not silly at all! The shutterspeeds only account for the ambient light. It does not affect the flash, but make sure you’re on or below the sync speed. If you go faster you’ll see a part of your shutter in the final image.

@commentariat 18 күн бұрын

@@TIPSinc01thank you! I just got this flash in the mail and I’ll try this out with a roll or two. Very excited. Thanks again for making such a clear and useful video 😊

@TIPSinc01 18 күн бұрын

@@commentariat congrats! Have fun with it! Any questions feel free to ask mate 🙏🏼

@commentariat 18 күн бұрын

@@TIPSinc01 🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽

@lucafilms 3 ай бұрын

Hello my friend and thank you so much for this very informative video! I have one question: You were saying that after you indicate the camera aperture and film speed, the camera shows the distance, in which the subject would be properly exposed. BUT under what circumstances? Is this true in sunlight but also in complete darkness? Does this not depend on the ambient light available? Thanks so much, i'm a newbie!

@TIPSinc01 3 ай бұрын

I think you mean that the flash will show the distance. That’s true, so you set the aperture and film speed accordingly on your flash. Then you can adjust the power of the flash until you have the right distance to your subject. The output will be the same on sunlight or darkness, but it depends on your settings if ambient light will be present too. If you would shoot at F16, there will be less ambient light then let’s say F2. Because most have a low flash sync speed you’ll probably will have to compensate with the aperture for that if you don’t want to include any ambient light.

@lucafilms 3 ай бұрын

@@TIPSinc01 Thank you so much for the quick answer!! So let's say you have the exact same settings (ISO 400, f8.0, distance according to flash is 4m) in a after-sunset-portrait, 4m distance vs. mid-day portrait at 4m distance. Will the image not be completely blown-out in the daylight?

@TIPSinc01 3 ай бұрын

@@lucafilms depends on the reading of ambient light. But the output of the flash will be the same in all situations.

@lucafilms 3 ай бұрын

@@TIPSinc01 and by „output of the flash“ you mean the exposure of the subject will be equal in both cases? Is that a correct assumption?

@TIPSinc01 3 ай бұрын

@@lucafilms Yes!

@DefaMarcelino-ip7rp 2 ай бұрын

What if you want to use slower shutter speed?

@TIPSinc01 2 ай бұрын

Then flash works! But remember to also know the ambient light, because you don’t want to over expose the image.

@moha2131 13 күн бұрын

can you use a godox junior with a cable like the sp20 ?

@TIPSinc01 13 күн бұрын

You mean the SF20 flash? Yes you can use the Godox with a flash cable, I use the Nikon Sc28. Check link in the description if you’re interested 🙌🏼

@moha2131 13 күн бұрын

@@TIPSinc01 just a last question do you know if the new leica m6 2022 is a TTL or not ?

@TIPSinc01 13 күн бұрын

@@moha2131 I think it does have TTL. But I’m not 100% sure

@moha2131 13 күн бұрын

let sat i have subject at 1m do i need to make the focus or with thé flash my subject will be in focus ? (:

@TIPSinc01 13 күн бұрын

Always focus with the lens, flash distance is how much light there’s needed for that subject.

@moha2131 13 күн бұрын

@@TIPSinc01 thanks you 🙏🏻

@TIPSinc01 13 күн бұрын

@@moha2131 no problem at all!

@jamicanshakin 6 ай бұрын

Does this take into account ambient light?

@TIPSinc01 6 ай бұрын

It could! But it’s always good to meter for both if you’re including the ambient light.

@MakersTeleMark 11 ай бұрын

A few things. It's 1/50th on your sync. Secondly, you can ditch the cord and use even cheaper triggers. Finally, you can always put a diffuser on your flash to lower output. But the best thing is to use a flash meter.

@TIPSinc01 11 ай бұрын

I guess it is 1/50th, but the idea is that you set it on any camera to where the sync speed goes. Most cameras will have an indicator. I’ve had an cheaper one, broke in a couple of days of use. So that’s why I decided to go with this one and it holds up some beating for sure. I don’t want any wireless triggers that are powered by batteries or could fail because of that. And yes you can put on a diffuser, good idea! That only works though when you have the time to use an external meter.

@MakersTeleMark 10 ай бұрын

@@TIPSinc01 A diffuser is a t-shirt. You don't need a light meter either in a pinch. Just meter 2 stops from shadow to highlights retained with your eye. 50th/ 5.6 then add or sub depending on clouds and complexion. You will get better at it.

@TIPSinc01 10 ай бұрын

@@MakersTeleMark there’s no way to know by eye how much diffusion will be added by a t-shirt. Black t shirt? White one? Linnen or polyester? I wouldn’t recommend it without metering the light and be sure of the output.

@shademanirvanipour6870 2 ай бұрын

the Leica None TTL flash photography flash got up to 60 SEC and the TTL model allows you to use all the SHUTTER SPEED FOR HIGH FLASH PHOTOGRAPHY

@TIPSinc01 2 ай бұрын

I don’t know about that. I think it’s both 1/50th, correct me if I’m wrong.

@NateG459 8 ай бұрын

great vid. Quick question, how do i adjust my shutter speed when using godox junior on film camera?

@TIPSinc01 8 ай бұрын

Thanks! Just set the shutter speed on your camera to the right sync speed. There might be an indicator for it on the dial 🙌🏼

@NateG459 7 ай бұрын

@@TIPSinc01 gotcha. So its recommended to leave it at that sync speed and if u want maybe a darker image, back up or close down aperture?

@TIPSinc01 7 ай бұрын

@@NateG459 yes, don’t put it faster, then you’ll get a black part in your image because the shutter is in the way. You can put it slower if you like to experiment with some motion blur! And yes, close down aperture or less output on the flash!

@NateG459 7 ай бұрын

@@TIPSinc01 thanks alot!!

@TIPSinc01 7 ай бұрын

@@NateG459 you’re welcome mate!