How to use mini flash on a Qx

[nckkrl]

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I purchased a REFLX LAB Mini Flash (https://reflxlab.com/products/pre-order-reflx-lab-mini-flash) and was looking for advice on using this type of flash (on a Q2M). I want to shoot high-contrast low-key black-and-white pictures like in the album cover art below. I have never used an external flash before and am unsure where to begin. Perhaps I have to use a larger more powerful flash, but I am not so interested in a large flash. Most shots will be close-distance, so I thought such a mini flash would work. Thanks in advance!

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[timo01]

M10 | Leica Flash CF 22

Settings:

F8 | 1/125 | ISO 200 | Zone Focus

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Edited May 28, 2024 by timo01

[Qwertynm]

this flash does have one flash setting only iirc. so you'll have to dial the exposure by trial and error. not much you can do wrong here. just go out and shoot

[Biotar]

But you can't get the larger shadows on the cover with a camera flash - you have to place the flash much higher here.

[nckkrl]

Thanks @timo01/@Qwertynm/@Biotar for the feedback. 

I'll start at 1/125 and play around with the aperture. The best advice: Just go out and shoot!

Edited May 28, 2024 by nckkrl

[Cogito]

On 5/28/2024 at 4:48 PM, nckkrl said:

Thanks @timo01/@Qwertynm/@Biotar for the feedback. 

I'll start at 1/125 and play around with the aperture. The best advice: Just go out and shoot!

Did that REFLX LAB Mini Flash end up working out for you? Was it too weak? Were you able to use it outside during the day as fill?

Thanks for the help