Control Multiple LUMIX Wireless Flashes ▶︎ Menus & Options Explained!
Photo Moment - June 20, 2018
Have you ever been confused by how to set up multiple LUMIX flashes? It's time to shed some light on that! Joseph is running around the studio at this moment, getting ready for today's show and his trip to Chicago at the same time. Good thing he did his homework for this morning last night!
Products Mentioned In Today's Photo Moment
- Panasonic LUMIX DMW-FL580L External Flash — Get Yours Here
- Panasonic LUMIX GX8 — Get Yours Here
Videos Mentioned In Today's Photo Moment
Other Links Mentioned In Today's Photo Moment
- Information on my Feb 2019 Photography Workshop in India
- Giulio Sciorio's Perfect White Balance, Perfect Color
- Off Camera, Wireless Flash Photography (Featuring the LUMIX GX8)
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See something on the show that you want to buy?
Head on over to https://kit.com/PhotoJoseph
•• Panasonic LUMIX DMW-FL580L External Flash ••
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Adorama - http://jal.bz/2pB27yE
I am using Godox, right now V1 speedlights and XPro trigger for Olympus/Panasonic.
Struggling with making the s5ii work with my godox hss. Neither company has a solution
Oh bummer. Sounds like Godox needs to update their flashes.
I have recently purchased the Lumix DMW-FL360L, and I wish Lumix S5 could trigger the flash wirelessly without needing to attach it to the hotshoe. That would be a great feature.
The only cameras that can do that have a built in flash. The GH4 actually did. The tiny flash is needed to communicate to the other strobes. Yeah it’d be a nice feature to have but I don’t see that coming back.
Hi Joseph, I wanted to ask you why the flash is not going on on my monitor, I have the gh5, I have set silent mode to off, filter settings to off, HDR to off, shutter type to MSHTR, bracket to off, photo style in CNEV, in M mode, and in photo without burst, this happened to me a year ago when I bought the flash (godox V860II or) and I solved it, I was using it, but I don't remember how, I forget some other configuration that doesn't activate me the flash, I hope you can help me, greetings from Spain
Ten mintes in, this should be the start. Before I use ten flashes, I must learn to use one.
10:46 "flash" is greyed out. Why? The camera says "This menu item can't be set," with no hint about why not.
10:46 "flash" is greyed out. Why? The camera says "This menu item can't be set," with no hint about why not.
This was a LIVE show, so I’m sorry the pacing was too long for you. As to your comment; I don’t know what you mean. I clearly enter the flash menu. If yours can’t be set however that usually indicates you’re in electronic shutter mode, which can also be triggered by enabling silent mode.
Thank you Joseph, you helped me figure this out! I am able to go wireless now and am also able to turn off my built in camera flash off. I appreciate your help.
you dont need a radio trigger with the lumix dmw-200l
Wow, talking way too fast for me at times .
Will this work with my lumix G7?
If it has the menus, yes. And I think it does but you’ll need to look!
hello, my lumix gh5 says that "this item can't be set" when I try to change flash settings. I have an external TT560 flash. Any key? Thank you!
Probably in electronic shutter mode, or one of the creative photo modes.
Can we set 2nd rear curtain on lumix S5 if so how thank you 🥰
Hi Joseph!
I’m shooting on a GH5 with x3 FL580L’s I’m having trouble with the slave flashes working / communicating with camera outside a VERY small range even with the AF-assist lamp pointed directly at camera. Any suggestions?
I’m shooting on a GH5 with x3 FL580L’s I’m having trouble with the slave flashes working / communicating with camera outside a VERY small range even with the AF-assist lamp pointed directly at camera. Any suggestions?
Hm, is it a very bright environment? That sounds odd. How small is “very small range”?
Im just trying to use one on camera flash for my gh5. I cant get the thing to work in manual mode. It only works in IA mode. Flash option is greyed out!
@@photojoseph No turns out the paintbrush filter thing was enabled. I hate that its even there since I never use it
Sounds like you’re in electronic shutter mode.
Hi, I take it lumix cameras will only use lumix flashes. On my g90 I cant open the flash option on the menu.
Many thanks
Frank
Many thanks
Frank
You can use any flash. Many third party companies like Godox make strobes for LUMIX cameras. Their designation is “O” for Olympus/LUMIX. The menu in the camera is exclusively for LUMIX strobes, however you can get full TTL with third party flashes too, but using their own interface.
You look like Michael Keaton if he chose to work from behind the camera.
LOL I've heard that before… I don't see it, but you're not the only one!
Hi Joseph, can photographers join you guys at destination on your photography / filming trips (post COVID of course). For example flying in to India, the trip you advertise here, long gone by now I know but future trips, and join the group for a fee?
Photographers are who the trips are for… check out PhotoJoseph.com/india and you'll see what's planned next! (was for 2020, moved potentially to 2021, or 2022 if things don't get better fast)
I have just purchased a tt350o for my GH5. I have no knowledge with photo stuff but it won't flash when i take a photo. Any help would be greatly appreciated
I have no TTL option on my Lumix 580 external flash. Any reason why?
Also. Wireless option on GH5 Flash settings is greyed out. Any reason why?
Also. Wireless option on GH5 Flash settings is greyed out. Any reason why?
Sounds like you're in electronic shutter (or silent) mode.
Hello Boss My G9 Flash is inactive , I can not use it , it is not active , can not go inside to turn off or turn on , could you please tell me how to work ? Silent mode is off
maybe electronic shutter is on, or some creative photo modes may disbale the flash
when i put on my flash and then go to wireless it says item can't be set please help meeee
i have a godox xpro for pannasonic
i have a godox xpro for pannasonic
I have the Lumix 580L and it does the same thing. How do I turn on the wireless option for flash on GH5
That’s because it’s Godox. This video is about Panasonic flashes. Try this: https://photojoseph.com/tips/hardware/1061
Joseph...enjoyed the info you provided. Do you know if this same on-camera wireless functionality will work with the Godox line of wireless flashes (tt685o and tt350o), for the Lumix G9?
Have you had the chance to try these out yet? My brief experience seems to point to not being able to activate "wireless" in the camera. Using the Godox XT1o as the trigger. Your thoughts? Thanks.
Have you had the chance to try these out yet? My brief experience seems to point to not being able to activate "wireless" in the camera. Using the Godox XT1o as the trigger. Your thoughts? Thanks.
Did you find a solution to use wireless flashes with the GX9 ?
I have started playing with them. I’ll do a show soon. From what I could tell you have to use the Godox units to control them, not the LUMIX interface. I was using two strobes and controller; I need to try with just two strobes.
joseph, how to use 1 flash (DMW-FL 360L) wirelessly with my GH5? I have it on RC, 1, A. But when I go into the menu the Flash option is greyed out. Does it need to be on the hot shoe?
You need two flashes to use one wirelessly. The camera doesn’t have a built in transmitter. I’ve done a few videos; check these out: https://photojoseph.com/all?type=1&type=1&app_id=All&hardware_id=978#.W_QbPxaIbDs
Where can you feedback/complain to Panasonic about dumb features on Lumix cameras (of which there are many related to flash)?
What do you think of using a light meter instead of TTL?
LOL… find me a photographer who uses one and swears by it and I’ll have them on the show
Whatever works for you! Of course a light meter is more work, and someone would have to prove it was more accurate, but I think there’s a good reason the light meter business is a little slow these days
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