Flash Photography Basics for Fujifilm Cameras

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Flash Photography Basics for Fujifilm Cameras | Lesson 1

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pal2tech

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@pal2tech 2 жыл бұрын

Just to clarify: ADHD is a serious problem. I do not take it lightly and my intent was not to offend! If I did, I do apologize. I get so many comments lately about going faster, while at the same time many other from users that wish KZfaqrs would take these topics slower. I probably could have said that better -- sometimes my frustration with the whole TikTok 30-second 'hook them fast' thing shines through. I appreciate the feedback and will remember this for next time/video.

@BTMovieSecondChannel 2 жыл бұрын

Hey, yes, that might not have been very tactical! I did not watch the moment before your comment, so I don’t know how it would feel if I heard it without paying attention to hear it. But for someone with ADHD, please realize that it’s not all about being fast, but actually mostly about being interesting! And since your video’s are always high-quality and in-depth, and presented in an fresh and entertaining manner, that means I am interested to see them if they fit what I need to know! So yes, the comment about ADHD might not have been so tactical, but as someone with the disorder, realize that it doesn’t mean I am let down by the length of your video’s, not at all! Your knowledge and style of presenting are so engaging that you trigger the good sides of my ADHD!

@mr_jarble 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the clarification was a bit like oof at the beginning. I do multi task with videos because it is hard to give 100% focus but I am also not looking for a ticktok video your content is great the way it is.

@tris0913 2 жыл бұрын

@@BTMovieSecondChannel i dont get how people get offended by this. its quite clear what he is talking about. people nowadays...

@DalsPhotography 2 жыл бұрын

As I am older, I much appreciate a paced vlog! Specially when learning something new, where you don't forget to tell us about very important points! Thank you for a great vlog about flashes!!!!!!!!! :) BTW I have a NISI flash, they are another great option. Thank you!

@BTMovieSecondChannel 2 жыл бұрын

@@tris0913 Hey of course it’s clear that it is about those 30-seconds TikToks I also tend to detest. It’s not like because I have ADHD, I like only TikTok-style video’s and dislike long-form video’s. As you can read I don’t want at all to be a ‘Gutmensch’ or act offended, I just called it no so tactical. I think we are more similar than you think

@Badong2713 5 ай бұрын

This man really deserves a million subs. Keep it up, man! For us amateurs, these videos are really helpful!

@jaaytea Ай бұрын

After years of being into photography and fear of using flash, I have decided to tackle using flash in my photography and this was an amazing beginner's first lesson. Clear explanations and examples. Thank you!!

@doctorstrobe Жыл бұрын

Man I can't believe I didn't notice your channel sooner. I'm a teacher, it's been my day job for over 20 years. I can tell you both as a teacher and as a photographer that you're an excellent educator, your explanations are straight to the point and very clear. This must be a crazy amount of work, seriously I'm thrilled!

@Kayaktravels 2 жыл бұрын

I was just thinking, these videos you are producing are like taking a college course on photography, only in snippets and replay-able as many times as needed. I became a photographer for business in 1989, and although develop/stop/fix are long past for me, the principles of photography remain. Nice work Chris, very helpful to many. KZfaq has evolved into a great resource.

@Fer-by6pg 3 ай бұрын

Thank you, 4 years later i finally accepted i don't know how to use flash. The video was easy to understand and now i got my flash working and taking pictures,.

@johnharper8676 12 күн бұрын

Man. Thank you SO MUCH for your time, your efforts, and sharing your knowledge! This was the PERFECT intro video and I look forward to following the videos ahead. Thank YOU!

@timsnyder5595 2 жыл бұрын

If you own a Fuji camera, Pal2Tech teaches how to use it in the best way. Highly, highly recommend!

@gcsopahero 2 жыл бұрын

This is what I needed it. I'm so excited for the next lessons! I've always struggle shooting with flash and decided to not bother with it until today thanks to you.

@sstokoe2301 2 ай бұрын

Just AWESOME…….flash photography has always been very confusing for me…this is sooooooo helpful!

@alexthrelfall2767 Жыл бұрын

My first foray in to flash. Thank you for breaking it down in to bite-size chunks. I can take it as I need, and get a handle on it slowly but surely. Love your work!

@JoaquimGonsalves Жыл бұрын

Thank you! I've been doing flash photography since 2016, all I can say is, it never hurts to get back to the basics. Especially when photography is not your full time job.

@oregonduc Жыл бұрын

I’m so happy that this video came out. I was definitely intimidated with flash and taking bite size chunks to learn helps a lot. I don’t feel rushed and overwhelmed.

@brucekraft744 Жыл бұрын

Great topic, Chris! I consider myself an advanced flash user, and I remember how hard it was to learn. I'm confident that your approach to this subject will make this a lot easier for new adherents. Use of flash just opens up a whole wide world of additional photo making opportunities.

@sergiocolmenares2251 7 ай бұрын

Thank you Chris. Your videos have been of such value to me as a returning to photography amature photographer. I recently got the xt-5 and I am getting used to it, but needed a flash to do a family event. I picked up the Godox tt685 II f and just got started with this video and I feeling much more confident. Thank you and I will be moving on the the second video after doing my homework.

@kennethnielsen3864 2 жыл бұрын

Oh yeah, I am so very very glad I am a member of this channel, I know the bacic things, to use flash, but I really want to get better at it.

@iparquia Жыл бұрын

For someone like me that English is my second language I appreciate you slow down a bit, believe it or not, it makes it easy to comprehend everything that you are talking about.

@RichCatelli 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you Chris. Mine is still in the box for the last year and a half 😂 I’ll give it another shot. Much appreciated it 👍🏼

@ieeedavid Жыл бұрын

Awesome presentation my 1st one. You were phenomenal ✨️ I hope to see more.Have a great weekend. 👍

@tashihishey34 Жыл бұрын

You have contributed more to the Fujifilm community than all the Fujifilm ambassadors put together. Iam looking forward to getting myself an XT5, thanks to you.

@DGLuxton Жыл бұрын

It's crazy how good this series of videos is. I've been using flash in all sorts of applications for nearly two years - but I'm still learning heaps from these. Thank you!

@paulasimson4939 2 жыл бұрын

Chris, you are a saviour! I've had my Godox flash for a couple of years and just couldn't figure it all out. I've watched other videos, read articles - nothing helped. Now I get it! Thank you so much. Can't wait for lesson 2.

@echolaoful 2 жыл бұрын

Hi Pal2tech, I am commercial photography student and this topic are on my 1st and 2nd semester but this are still very helpful. I appreciate you doing this as it help a lot of beginners as well.

@malcolmwilkie2498 2 жыл бұрын

I feel enthused now that I have seen your video! I shall use my flash asap that I've had for a few years and not used it!

@carolineswift7273 Жыл бұрын

I cannot tell you what a fabulous video this has been. I’ve looked at so many other vids, read books and I’ve always been so confused and intimidated. What a difference hearing you talk about the speed light I’ve got and camera. Well it’s an XT-2 but the menu is similar. I feel much more empowered and won’t look at #2 until I’ve nailed the first one. Thanks Chris. It’s been a lightbulb moment

@ppbarman1 Жыл бұрын

I keep learning from you everyday! Your inimitable style of sharing is what makes all the difference in learning- love it. Your passion is infective. Thank you Sir!

@pal2tech Жыл бұрын

Thank you so much Partha!! 🙏

@cheryllynn4737 Жыл бұрын

Chris you are my go to ( and Omar G) when I need to understand something. This is something I’ve needed forever, I have a flash just sitting that I need to start using. Thank you!!!!!!

@mrbarkan 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you! This is awesome! I've worked with video and photography for over 15yrs, done many successful shoots for small and big clients, but never had this basic knowledge on flash... Will follow this series very closely.

@FlorianCortese 2 жыл бұрын

Great intro, Chris. I learned some things I didn't know about using flash! Looking forward to this series. It is indeed very over-looked. I'm guilty of not using a flash for lack of full understanding!

@kurtschischka5530 Жыл бұрын

You sir are a legend, thankyou oh so much for this very helpful/inspiring lesson! I wish I had found you sooner! Much love from New Zealand!

@andychandler3992 8 ай бұрын

I have adhd, people forget that it's not the inability to focus, its really the ability to hyperfocus on what interests you. I REALLY want to take my photography to the next step and have the flash as an extra club in the bag, do this really wasn't an issue. Thank you so much for breaking this down into chewable pieces!

@martinohesse Жыл бұрын

Thanks a lot for this lessons! I've never used flash but recently I got one and had no idea about how to start. Thanks!

@lisaharris7445 4 ай бұрын

You really are a gift to photographers everywhere! I have been glued to your channel and learnt so much.

@garethmcfarland7244 2 жыл бұрын

Chris, you have no idea how much I needed this video series right now! I’ve avoided flash as best as possible over the years and while I have a 350f for my Fujis I only use it when absolutely necessary. Can’t wait for the next instalment!

@quite1enough Жыл бұрын

Can't thank you enough for all these videos! I'm currently in a search of flash that will be equally compatible with my Nikon F-301 film camera and X-T3, and some flash with high speed sync for macro photography for X-T3. Thing is, there's not enough info online, and I have rather poor budget and poor choice of used equipment in my area.

@andreagaspari2421 2 жыл бұрын

Non voglio perdermi nemmeno un secondo delle tue lezioni perché spieghi benissimo… Complimenti sei veramente bravo, un vero professionista👍📸

@emeralddemon9029 8 ай бұрын

Thanks Chris - I now have the XT-3, the TT685f II, and the GPRO f .. I've watched two step through tutorials by other experts on the Godox kit and was left bemused. I have just watched your part 1 tutorial and it has made things 1000 times clearer, and the homework session has worked, the hands-on element reinforces what you are teaching us. I'm now looking forward to basics 2 and 3. Thanks so much for these tutorials, they are an exemplar of how it should be done.

@PedroSantos-rz3zs 8 ай бұрын

I currently moved to japan and purchased a FUJIFILM X-H2. I decided if there was a location t.o dive into photography this would be it. I will say photography in general isn't as easy as point and shoot as I once thought as was. Given we have been spoiled with all things camera phones which allow this process to be somewhat mundane. These videos allow for the average enthusiast to venture into the profession or hobby. Thank you for this, I hope to learn more from you and your subscribers.

@jeromecorpuz8250 2 жыл бұрын

Fuji and Godox maybe you wanna hire this guy for explaining everything really well and endorsing your product to his channel! No one really did something like this so far! Kudos pal2tech! More power to you and your channel.

@jway395 2 жыл бұрын

I agree completely. I’ve tried using the Godox instructions for their flash and remotes with not much luck. Both are currently in the drawer but digging back out to charge them up. I learned a heck of a lot just from the series intro. Thanks Chris 🏆

@edwardhubbard4947 2 жыл бұрын

Chris, thanks - I love my Fuji X-T3, but the documentation on flash is so scant that I never got my R2 into TTL or HSS. The upside is I learned manual flash pretty well but the downside is that I left a lot of tools out of the toolbox.

@Xineos Жыл бұрын

i probably got an intention deficit disorder. but still i'm gonna do my best learning from this video. thanks for not excluding people with what ever difficulties!

@mitchwalrus Ай бұрын

I just need to thank you. I dont know why, but it just never really actually clicked for me until now, this helped so much.

@p0085038 2 жыл бұрын

Dear Chris, Great intro, Chris. I spent an hour looking for why the flash couldn't be turned on. My camera was on electronic shutter. Best to start with this topic. The flash only works with the mechanical shutter!!! Gr. Luc Friant from Belgium Europe.

@mikeburns1725 2 жыл бұрын

I am so looking forward to this series. I've had a flash (Godox 685) and a transmitter for a couple of years now and I've rarely used them because I have no idea what I'm doing. Thanks for this!

@PolicarpioNicole 8 ай бұрын

in 20 minutes i went from im afraid of flash, to now I understand a glimpse of it. Thank you so much for keeping it straight and simple. Now off to buying my first flash

@christinawaybrant8549 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you for teaching flash photography, and for going sloooooow. I appreciate your easily digestible lessons and homework is fun😁

@pcettrg Жыл бұрын

Thanks for this tutorial. I have to confess that I’m one of those people who owns a flash but it has hardly come out of its box as I have been a bit intimidated with how to use it effectively. As always, you introduce it in a logical and practical way without being condescending. Truly appreciated!

@frankfavale3872 Жыл бұрын

Chris, thanks. I am revisiting using my flash. As a matter of fact I just went upstairs to my office and shot a matchbox car using your instructions and WOW, what a difference. Now, practice, practice. Thanks

@ieeedavid Жыл бұрын

I stumbled upon your channel quite by accident and am very glad I did...Don't forget to wear your night guard tonight and every night 🌙

@d.cassarino 2 жыл бұрын

Can't wait to see lesson 2, I've been playing with flashes for a while and I always get frustrated, I hope I will learn got to use it with an umbrella

@YenPitchayen 10 ай бұрын

Your lesson is awesome!! Very clear in fundamental that I look for a long time.

@BMerri Жыл бұрын

Happy coincidence - today I bought a Godox TT685II to use with my X-T4. Having never set up a flash before, much less use one, I found your video which was way easier to understand than the manual/s. Now I feel like my first foray into the world of flash photography will be considerably less intimidating than if I had tried to make sense of the manuals and in a much shorter time too. Thanks for your always high value videos.

@cl-audio 6 ай бұрын

YOU ARE THE BEST! because of you i do real estate photography with a Fuji XT4 🙂 And now I also work with a Flash ( Godox V1). Love your videos, Thank you again for sharing all this Info

@MrFishman1963 Жыл бұрын

Great video Chris. I have avoided flash photography like the plague in the past - not any more!

@dannybui3542 Жыл бұрын

You're a national treasure @pal2tech. This is a great tutorial for newbie like me who's been fearful of 📸 flash photos. Thank you!

@cosmashono7665 2 жыл бұрын

This is incredibly educational. I bought the Godox 350F flash during the early months of Covid 19 with the hope of learning some flash photography. Never opened the box. Today I found myself turning the room upside down searching for it. Thank you very much Chris.

@KGeorge-1 2 жыл бұрын

Chris- this video was PERFECTLY timed for me. Heading to Dragon Con next week where I think a flash will help much more than no flash inside the hotel! About the only thing I've done with my new flash Godox (TT330) is change batteries and put it back in the case for the last 5 years of so. Thank you!!

@davidgermany5581 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much for spending the time on these lessons… I have an X-S10 and a Godox 350 and the pro transmitter… the whole flash thing is so complicated and you explanation fantastic!!! Looking forward to lesson 2!!!

@rogerzhou8987 Жыл бұрын

Yesterday I was thinking to get a flash to boost my photos and today I saw your video of flash. This is destiny.

@PhilipBallGarry Жыл бұрын

We are so lucky with digital photography these days. I renember learning to use a flash that we have an instant "playback" of the result. If it's not quite right, reset and go again. I'd encourage experimentation. The repetition is the best learning tool of all 👍

@bobmay3936 Жыл бұрын

Thanks again Chris. Excellent video. My TT350F has been gathering dust until this evening. The homework exercise was helpful. I shall practise and then look at the second vidoe.

@redcrowtv Жыл бұрын

I only came across your channel two weeks ago and I’m really enjoying it - I love your quick fire delivery. I’m really pleased you are doing a class on flash. I’ve had an 860ii gathering dust for about three years and coincidentally had just bought a whopping great softbox to learn product and food photography. I’m getting the hang of it but it will be great to share in your expertise. Very much looking forward to the next one. Thank you!

@destinybond Жыл бұрын

Thank you! I just recently bought my flash and still learning how to use it and this video has been very helpful. I love the pace and the homework at the end. I can’t wait to get better at it too. Flash is no longer that complicated ‘do not touch’ subject for me as this video encouraged me to take it up. Thank you so much

@llpisme 3 ай бұрын

I CANNOT TELL YOU HOW APPRECIATIVE I AM FOR THIS VIDEO!!!!! Been a decent photog for many years but only do outdoor stuff because I couldn't wrap my brain around how to use my flash correctly, which was so frustrating. This was immensely helpful to me! Also, I have ADHD and found your comment funny :) it was not offensive.

@larissa2851 2 жыл бұрын

Awesome video! This series is going to help me so much! I was giving up on flash already! Thank you so much! Keep the good job!

@danielscheerer3032 2 жыл бұрын

Bingo! So glad to see you covering this topic in depth! I know just barely enough to be dangerous, so getting the details will be great - thank you!

@el0blaino Жыл бұрын

Thanks, Chris, I just got my first “big boy /big girl” hot shoe flash and this is just the level of instruction I need to demystify things and make it less intimidating. Homework was very suitable, too … in other tutorials and books I sometimes read a nice explanation but then the practice exercise is the equivalent of “fly to London and take 40 pictures of different scenes at three different settings each, and on your own analyze them for features a b and c, and there aren’t any wrong answers because it is art.” Your assignment was easy to do at home and good for confidence building for the next step.

@5ivestring Жыл бұрын

Ok, got my TT685 4 days ago. Rewatched this video several times getting some of the basics down. I was having problems with auto flash, always flashing even in bright sunlight. Duh, I was using a pancake lens with no auto function. Changed back to the 18-50 (?) lens and worked perfect. Been playing with light strength now. It was shooting so bright it was washing everything out. More practice needed to cement the functions in my brain. Us old geezers don't retain info as fast as we used to. Soon to be ready for the next lesson, but no hurry, lots to practice on right now. Thanks a whole lot.

@bmeclipse 2 жыл бұрын

You have the feel of a college instructor. I’m a flash nut, but I watched all the way to the end. Really well done!

@theblackmanarmedwithacamera Жыл бұрын

WOW! THIS VIDEO IS SOOOOO GOOD!!! VERY BASIC 1-2-3 AND SO EASY TO UNDERSTAND!!!!! THANK YOU SO MUCH FOR THIS VIDEO...AND OTHER VIDEOS OF THIS TOPIC!💯🤘🏾🤘🏾🙏🏾🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥

@AlexanderMilan35 Жыл бұрын

Amazingly helpful first video. I've had a flash sat on the shelf for a few months now, largely unused. This series and the way you present it is absolutely what I needed.

@rogerdunn5988 2 жыл бұрын

Well, I have dug out the Nissan i40 and re acquainted myself.with the rudiments of flash. This video was very helpful, bring on lesson 2.

@rayanmattar8821 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you 💓 Hope in coming videos you can talk about how to set white balance when using a falsh. Thank you

@lenkiatleong Жыл бұрын

I love all your videos. IMO, you are the best teacher so far. This video explains super clear the basic of flash. Thank you.

@tranhien3482 2 жыл бұрын

Much needed. Please keep the series coming uppppp

@billbistak9162 2 жыл бұрын

This is the best Fuji and flash usage ever!!!! Thanks I'm a Nikon guy and never fully understood the Fuji system for flash use.

@rafirafib Жыл бұрын

תודה רבה אתה פשוט אלוף, ההסברים שלך כל מקצועיים ופשוטים ממש אומן. שוב תודה

@cl-audio 7 ай бұрын

Another great tutorial. You are amazing! Thank you. This is perfect and answers all my questions about this topic. Greetings from Mallorca

@ulrikchristiansen 2 жыл бұрын

Just excellent presentation Chris. This series is a great idea. Thank you very much!

@drshawnie 2 жыл бұрын

Chris fast and packed however just the right snippet of time. Now to absorb and assimilate and do my homework! Your right many have been overwhelmed with flash and especially the double menu thing. menu on camera and menu on flash!!! Gish! thank you so much!

@colinsmith5712 6 ай бұрын

Fantastic tutorial! I think cameras these days have got much sensitivity but thanks for showing how we can creatively use the flash.

@tonymag28 Жыл бұрын

Wow this is just what I was looking for! As a beginner Flash has been such a mystery topic to me. Thank you so much!!

@neilrossow7964 2 жыл бұрын

What a great topic to start with. You're right the there are so many different flash units they are intimidating, that is why I shy away from using it. Looking forward to the next lesson.....Neil

@PeterSingerBONDNATIONAL Жыл бұрын

Chris, Thank you very much for your care and ability to transfer knowledge. Love what you’ve taught about Flash today. Good onya

@jackcopland8556 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you. It is truly appreciated that you are tackling this important subject. Looking forward to future episodes.

@jcfergen Жыл бұрын

Hi Chris 👋. You are a fantastic guy, for your generosity on the KZfaq channel, for what you know, for how you tell it, for how didactic you are, the high value of the content you publish, and how useful and practical your videos are. Thank you very much 🙏. You are in my top 5 photography channels. Excuse me for my English, which is not very good due to lack of practice. By the way, it is also one of my reference channels since I have a Funifilm X-S10 😉

@chrismichaeluk 8 ай бұрын

This is a fantastic tutorial. Like what others have said, I can't believe I haven't found this channel sooner. Perfect pace. Well done...and thank you.

@phillip2446 Жыл бұрын

i am a working pro since 1989 and i really like your content. good job.

@travelbubble3776 2 жыл бұрын

This couldn’t have come at a better time!!! I recently bought a Godox flash for my Xt-2! Thank you so much!

@eungjoolee7032 Жыл бұрын

You are a really good teacher. Thank you very much.

@Former_Pilot 11 ай бұрын

Chris, your videos are ALWAYS entertaining and informative. You are my go-to person for all things Fujifilm. I've owned Nikon and Sony cameras and the Fujifilm system (I have the X-T4) is my favorite combination of size and capabilities. You help me fully realize all the camera (and flashes) can do. Thanks, Thanks, Thanks.

@thomasphillips5850 Жыл бұрын

Good job, I am a seasoned photographer and just want a little refresher! Very well done. Thank you.

@rdog77 Жыл бұрын

Thank you! It's a tough to wrap your head around everything that needs to know. Needs this for these indoor winter months.

@robin_works_7342 Жыл бұрын

Thank you so much for sharing how to use flashlight manually

@peterdoering4314 Жыл бұрын

By far the best flash videos I have seen on KZfaq. I do have a Nikon but everything adapts very easily. Great Job - Please keep them coming.

@bluephoric Жыл бұрын

Your videos are awesome and this one really helped me out with exposing backgrounds properly. You are the king of all things Fuji. Thank you!

@juergenska Жыл бұрын

Hi , thanks for you flash series. I knew the most of it already, but it is so fun to what you and your enthusiasm, so I watched it anyway 😊

@fotografi4fun 2 жыл бұрын

I´ve seen so many flash videos, so I was thinking about skipping this, but I´m glad I didn´t. Now I´m looking forward to the next one. Thank you Chris. This was the best flash course I´ve come across. ☺️