Godox Lux Senior & Junior flash - Good or Gimmick?

Review of Godox Retro Camera Flashes

Godox recently released two new camera flashes marketed as retro camera flashes.
These flashes are aimed at film photographers, which is a rarity for a bigger company.
The ad campaign for the flashes is well-produced and has a vintage aesthetic.
The packaging, build quality, and style of the flashes are impressive.
The Lux Junior has a retro form factor with ergonomic controls, while the Lux Senior has a folding design with a pop-out flash bulb and reflector dish.
The Lux Junior runs on AAA batteries, while the Lux Senior has a built-in rechargeable battery.
Both flashes are non-TTL and must be used manually or in auto mode with older film cameras.
Both flashes have a sync port and can be used as slave flashes.
The flashes worked well and reliably when used manually with both film and digital cameras.
The flash power output dial on both flashes is easy to use.

Luxe Junior is brighter and provides more even illumination compared to Luxe Senior.
Luxe Junior creates a traditional even spread of high contrast light with hard shadows.
Luxe Senior produces a spotlight effect with softer light and a center-weighted hotspot of brightness.
Luxe Senior has heavy vignetting, especially at wider focal lengths.
Color temperature of Luxe Junior is slightly warmer, while Luxe Senior has a cooler color temperature.
Luxe Junior has a warm frosting on the front, while Luxe Senior has a silvery reflector dish.

The Lux Senior flash is designed to turn a smaller light source into a bigger one, resulting in softer light quality and a spot lighting effect.
The Lux Junior flash is more compact and ideal for street photography, providing even illumination and spread.
Both flashes worked well during practical tests on the streets and did not have any sync issues or technical problems.
The Lux Senior flash produced a darker look with heavier falloff and softer shadows, which may be advantageous for creative purposes.
The Lux Junior flash is compatible with Leica M rangefinder cameras and does not block the viewfinder, unlike some third-party flashes.
Both flashes are reasonably priced and offer good value for money with their durable build and ergonomic controls.
They provide a reliable and convenient solution for older film cameras, with a wide range of compatibility and rechargeable battery options.

The reviewer finds the envelopes to work well in both digital and film applications.
It is seen as a great move by Godox to recognize film photographers and cater to their needs.
The retro aesthetic of the flashes is appealing to many users.
While there may be some gimmickry in the advertising, overall, the uniqueness and recognition of the film shooting community outweigh any gimmick.
The availability of these products encourages other companies to follow suit.
The wide range of compatibility and the auto mode make these flashes highly recommended.
Hunting for old flashes from the time of film cameras can be difficult and not as reliable.