thank you for the great video! How would you guage the light on film camera? do you use lightmeter to measure how much you need with the flash, and then start shooting from the setting learned from it?
Just to clarify, you said that it works on all your digital and film cameras. I'm trying to figure out if this would work with my cameras: I have a Leica m3 (would be using a hot shoe adapter and a pc flash sync cable), and my Nikon digital Z-series bodies. I noticed you are a Canon shooter, but obviously are also using your Leica m6, and Pentax film camera, to use the flash with. In your opinion, do you think the Canon 270EX II Speedlite would work with my Nikon digitals, as well, my film cameras (and do the film cameras have to have a native hot shoe, or can a adapted hot shoe work as well?). Thanks for the video. It's great to know about a cool compact flashes like this.
The flash will work with any camera that has a hot shoe (or in your case with the leica m3 a PC sync adapter) but since it's a canon flash the TTL won't work on your Nikon. That doesn't matter at all for this type of flash photography because we are mostly setting the flash manually. TTL is kinda like auto settings on your camera but for the flash, it sometimes makes the right choices but sometimes will not and you don't have any control over it.
great video, any chances you plan to do a tutorial video. i'm curious to how you are metering and such. also if you are able to still achieve some blurry/motion photos with flash
Hey thanks so much! For sure I'm planning to make a more comprehensive video on how to actually shoot flash. A lot of it has been trial and error, but I'm generally shooting between f/11 - f/16 with this specific flash since it only has one output.
I was thinking of investing on the matching canolite d flash for my new Canonet QL17 but perhaps this lil’ flash will be more useful to also use with other cameras! Curious if you’ve tried it with the Canonet yourself? Great video, btw!
The only issue with that is that the Canonet's A mode was designed to be used with the Canonlite D. So using any other compatible hotshoe flash, you need to understand GN, distance, and f stop cause you'll be shooting fully manual..
A bit of both! Using both ttl, and also taking advantage of shooting in manual since I've dialed in general settings for when shooting in manual and what my aperture has to be pending the available light
@Gene Yoon Oh! Thank you Gene for your fast reply. I'm currently using m4-p but I want to shoot with flashlight at night time but mine doesn't have ttl mode... so I'm tried searching about ttl. Is that fixed shutter speed when using ttl mode? and is it gives you right exposure?
@@geneyoon11no hate my G but the title is misleading. I thought it‘s about HOW to flash in film. However, you‘re just showing images you took with flash..
Expose about half a stop of your environment, and put the flash comp to -1.25 stops. Way more natural looking flash shots!
THIS. Such a good tip
Can you help an amateur understand this advice? Would love to understand!
Can you explain “expose 1/2 stop of your environment”? This unit also has no flash compensation so how can you set it to -1.25?
What does this mean?
Okay but as a dumb ass how do I set the flash to do that
Love to see how you meter, I have M6 with old Leica flash, still need to test with manual and TTL.
I’ll definitely make a follow up video soon!
when does he explain lol?
What settings do you use generally with M6 and Pentax 645N?
yeah I gotta get that little flash. Dangit.
Do ittttttt
a video on how to get the best results with iso guide numbers power settings etc would be helpful...
For sure!
thank you for the great video! How would you guage the light on film camera? do you use lightmeter to measure how much you need with the flash, and then start shooting from the setting learned from it?
Just to clarify, you said that it works on all your digital and film cameras. I'm trying to figure out if this would work with my cameras: I have a Leica m3 (would be using a hot shoe adapter and a pc flash sync cable), and my Nikon digital Z-series bodies. I noticed you are a Canon shooter, but obviously are also using your Leica m6, and Pentax film camera, to use the flash with. In your opinion, do you think the Canon 270EX II Speedlite would work with my Nikon digitals, as well, my film cameras (and do the film cameras have to have a native hot shoe, or can a adapted hot shoe work as well?). Thanks for the video. It's great to know about a cool compact flashes like this.
The flash will work with any camera that has a hot shoe (or in your case with the leica m3 a PC sync adapter) but since it's a canon flash the TTL won't work on your Nikon. That doesn't matter at all for this type of flash photography because we are mostly setting the flash manually. TTL is kinda like auto settings on your camera but for the flash, it sometimes makes the right choices but sometimes will not and you don't have any control over it.
It'll work!
Cool images Gene! And right on.. flash opens up so many possibilities both practical and artistic. Great video.
Thanks so much! And couldn't agree more
great video, any chances you plan to do a tutorial video. i'm curious to how you are metering and such. also if you are able to still achieve some blurry/motion photos with flash
Hey thanks so much! For sure I'm planning to make a more comprehensive video on how to actually shoot flash. A lot of it has been trial and error, but I'm generally shooting between f/11 - f/16 with this specific flash since it only has one output.
@@geneyoon11 thanks for the reply! I have the sf20 for my m6 non-ttl. still haven't fallen in love with it yet.
i'm sure i'm not using it to its full potential
Fresh vid Gene! Love it 🙌
Thanks my dude!
The 270 is on my list and you convinced me, thank you for the vid Gene :)
Heck yeah let’s go! It’s great I’m a huge fan of it
Hey Gene,
Great Video. I have an M6 TTL and I'll probably try a combo similar to yours. What is your go to setting with your leica and flash?
hey!
I'm usually rocking between f/11 - f/16, zone focusing 5-8 ft, and then matching that distance with the flash!
man love your content on youtube . new subscriber. always wondered what is this watch you are wearing in the early part of the video ?
heck yeah thanks! It's an old gucci watch! Got it from my father in law years back
Can I ask, generally what aperture And shutter speed do you use with the flash?
Great question! The sync speed is 1/60, and depending on ambient light I shoot at an aperture between 11-16 and I’ve found that works great!
When in the video you show how to meter the light ?
You know I didn't, but I should make a video some day about how to
Love that look. Gonna do it more often with my Fuji X100V. Thanks!
Heck yeah! Love to hear it
I was thinking of investing on the matching canolite d flash for my new Canonet QL17 but perhaps this lil’ flash will be more useful to also use with other cameras! Curious if you’ve tried it with the Canonet yourself? Great video, btw!
I actually haven't! I no longer have mine, but I'm sure it would be a great pairing!
The only issue with that is that the Canonet's A mode was designed to be used with the Canonlite D. So using any other compatible hotshoe flash, you need to understand GN, distance, and f stop cause you'll be shooting fully manual..
Cool video mate, would advise reducing the volume / hecticness of the music though as it was really quite distracting
good to know!
Love the photos! Did you shoot these at box speed?
thanks so much! Most of these were, but lately I find myself shooting by pushing a stop
AWWWW YEAH
Hehe
Do you use flash with ttl mode when using m6? Or how do you measure light with flashlight?
A bit of both! Using both ttl, and also taking advantage of shooting in manual since I've dialed in general settings for when shooting in manual and what my aperture has to be pending the available light
@Gene Yoon Oh! Thank you Gene for your fast reply. I'm currently using m4-p but I want to shoot with flashlight at night time but mine doesn't have ttl mode... so I'm tried searching about ttl. Is that fixed shutter speed when using ttl mode? and is it gives you right exposure?
@@geneyoon11 I'm missing something here, how are you shooting TTL with your Leica M6 with a Canon flash?
@@Stealtherttl is in the flash, it adjusts power of it to 1/2, 1/4, 1/16 and etc
@@Xisbrezatsgzormd I’m pretty sure the Leica and the Canon flash don’t communicate TTL values, right?
When connected to your Leica M6, does the flash measure the exposure automatically?
This specific flash has one output power so you have to adjust the camera settings accordingly
4:06 Beholds, The Most Checked Photograph Ever!!!!
Hahaha
what focal distance do you set on your lens when shooting flash directly?
usually between f/ll - f/16!
Does this flash work with a non ttl Leica?
It does! The version I have is non ttl
That’s neat, so it works in somewhat of an auto mode.
I didn't realise that Canon flashes fit directly to Leicas.
im literally thinking the same thing lmao. but if it worked for him i guess it does! im trying to look for my m4p
@@wasaisaa On further research it seems they only work in manual mode and at full power. ie no ttl. Hope you find your m4p. I'm looking for an M9.
@@davegball i got news for you, i got my hands on a canon flash and it worked like a charm on my M4-P
@@wasaisaa Nice. Good to know.
yeah it's wild!
한국형이에요?
yes!
He doesn‘t explain how it works. Save the time
Ouch
@@geneyoon11no hate my G but the title is misleading. I thought it‘s about HOW to flash in film. However, you‘re just showing images you took with flash..
Probably one if the least informative videos I’ve seen in a long time
dang