Panasonic Lumix Dmw-Fl360L External Flash Review

Panasonic Lumix Dmw-fl360l External Flash Review

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Balancing size and power, the TTL-compatible Panasonic LUMIX DMW-FL360L External Flash Reviewfrom Panasonic LUMIX DMW-FL360L External Flash Reviewfeatures an effective guide number of 118' at ISO 100 and 42mm for brightening stills as well as an LED light with 100 lux output at 3.3' for video. The zoom head has a range of 12-42mm, or down to 8mm with the built-in panel, when used on Micro Four Thirds cameras. Also, the flash head can tilt from -7 to 90° and rotate left and right 180° for complete bounce coverage. An additional feature is wireless master and slave TTL functionality where it can be used as a remote control or a slave in one of 4 channels and 3 groups.

Adding support for video shooters, the DMW-FL360L flash includes an LED light with 100 lux output at 3.3'. This light also functions as an AF assist during stills shooting. The flash is even capable of high-speed sync and it has a recycle time of 1.5 to 2 seconds. Additionally, it runs on 4 AA batteries and comes with a stand and case.

Compatible with Panasonic TTL Guide Number: 118' at ISO 100 and 42mm Zoom Range: 12-42mm (8mm with Panel) Tilts from -7 to 90° Rotates Left & Right 180° Wireless Master/Slave TTL Functionality LED Light with 100 lux Output at 3.3' Recycle Time: 1.5-2 Seconds High-Speed Sync Runs on 4 AA Batteries

Key Specs
Guide Number	118.11' / 36 m at ISO 100 (42 mm Position)
Bounce Head	-7 to +90°
Swivel Head	360°
Exposure Control	Four Thirds TTL, Manual
Wireless Operation	Radio (TTL/Manual) Unspecified Range
Internal Power	4x AA (Alkaline, NiMH)
Off-Camera Terminal	No
Flash Head
Guide Number	118.11' / 36 m at ISO 100 (42 mm Position)
Coverage	Micro Four Thirds 12 to 42 mm 8 mm (with Wide-Angle Adapter)
Angle of Coverage	28.9 to 84.1° 107° (with Wide-Angle Adapter)
Bounce Head	-7 to +90°
Swivel Head	360°
Flash Duration	1/500 to 1/20000 Second
Recycle Time	Approx. 1.5 to 2 Seconds
Secondary Illumination	Video Light
Exposure Control
Exposure Control	Four Thirds TTL, Manual
Flash Modes	Hi-Speed Sync
Flash Compensation	-5 to +5 EV (1/3 EV Steps)
Wireless
Wireless Operation	Radio (TTL/Manual) Unspecified Range
Wireless Channels	4
Wireless Groups	4
Power
Internal Power	4x AA (Alkaline, NiMH)
External Power Pack Compatible	No
General
Mount	Shoe
Off-Camera Terminal	No
Dimensions (W x H x D)	2.4 x 4.1 x 3.9" / 61 x 104.1 x 99.1 mm
Weight	9.06 oz / 257 g (without Batteries)
Packaging Info
Package Weight	1.09 lb
Box Dimensions (LxWxH)	6.95 x 3.75 x 3.75"

Equivalent coverage on 35mm format is 24-85mm, and 16mm with the wide-angle panel

Approximately 250 flashes with alkaline batteries and 350 with Ni-MH batteries

LED light has effective range of 3.3-16.4'

Built-in bounce card for creating catchlights

Related Questions and Answers

Q: 1. Is this fully compatible with DMC-GF1? If not, what are the product features that will not function?

A: Yes, the Panasonic FL360L is compatible with the Panasonic GF1.

Q: 2. Compatible with Lumix DMC-Gx85?

A: Yes, it is compatible with the GX85.

Q: 3. Will this work on Lumix G95? And how long do NiMih batteries last?

A: Yes the Panasonic LUMIX DMW-FL360L flash is compatible with the Panasonic G95. There is no set number of flashes per battery set due to variations in the output power and the strength of the batteries.

Q: 4. Is this flash compatible with the Lumix camera dc-fx80k?

A: This flash is compatible with the Panasonic Lumix DC-FZ80 camera.

Q: 5. Comparing specs to the Olympus FL-600R, this flash looks like it's more powerful. Is that correct? Are there key differences between these 2 flashes?

A: The flashes are almost the same. It looks like they have different power. And that is because the manufactures tested the flashes at different ISO and different lenses and distances.

Q: 6. does this work with a gh5?

A: This flash unit is compatible with your GH5. It should work both in TTL mode while attached to the camera as well as wirelessly.

Q: 7. can you have the led light on while using flash photography?

A: The LED lamp will only function as the AF assist lamp when the flash is being used as the primary light source.

Q: 8. Is there a Tamrac MAS Pocket that this flash will fit into?Thank you

A: You can use the Tamrac MX5383 M.A.S. Flash Accessory Pocket with the Panasonic DMW-FL360L: http://bhpho.to/1qhrw5W

Q: 9. Can this flash be used for high speed sync with the G9?

A: Yes, the Panasonic LUMIX DMW-FL360L External Flash offers HPS.

Q: 10. will the FL360L work on the Panasonic FZ200

A: Yes, that flash is compatible with the Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ200 Digital Camera.

Robt C	25/09/2024
[-7 to +90°] It pairs perfectly with my Lumix DC-G9 in TTL mode. Small but puts out a lot of light. Built-in diffuser and bounce panel eliminate the need for any accessories. Back panel cluttered but fairly easy to use. Tilting and rotating flash head make getting the amount and direction of light easy. Also does a great job of fill flash when outdoors. 5

Aaron	22/09/2024
[360°] I have two for each of my Gh5's. Even works on a GH4 if you have one for safety shots. 5

Jonathan	21/09/2024
[Hi-Speed Sync] You need to know when you buy the AC adapter that this item is required. It IS written, but it's not obvious. They should be sold as a package. 5

Rog	13/09/2024
[360°] I use the STC 14 with Lumix S Pro 70-200 f/2.8 and a Leica SL2 body. Works well, very sharp. I am pleased. NO lens update is required. 5

Bernard	05/09/2024
[-7 to +90°] We needed for of these for our Panasonic GH5 cameras. We do video projects that are either recorded live or streamed. I tend to work as a one man band a lot so it I have 3 - 4 cameras set up I don't want to be running around changing batteries. This worked out well. One draw back is a little extra time on set up and tear down. Another possible drawback is that I don't know if have them plugged into the cameras for extremely long periods of time might damage the camera? So far they have worked with an hour or 2 at a time, but if it were to be 8 hours - not sure if that would be bad for the cameras. 5

Alfred	02/09/2024
[-7 to +90°] This is the first external flash I have purchased for quite some time. However, it does the job very well. I found it somewhat intimidating to figure out how to get it to work with my new Lumix FZ1000. Being an old f8 at 1/60th photog, these new gadgets can take some adjustment, but if you can conquer your fear, and read the tiny print in the instruction manual, they work well. I would only recommend a really simple instruction manual, either for the flash unit or the FZ-1000. 5

Daniel	24/08/2024
[360°] I regularly use my GH5 on corporate and documentary shoots, and this DC coupler is the perfect solution to the problem of having to stop down an interview for a battery swap. Pair this with the Panasonic wall adapter (DMW-AC10) and you have no need to worry about the quality of your power supply. When it comes to electric power, OEM is always the way to go (albeit more expensive than third-party). 5

Juan	22/08/2024
[Video Light] Wish have bought service contractfrom B&H 5

Dagmar	19/08/2024
[-7 to +90°] Really really good, very sharp 5

Martin	26/07/2024
[4] This works great! Purchased it so I could use my Panasonic GH4 for long live stream sessions. My only concern was the fact that the power adapter needed to be purchased separate. Why Panasonic set this up as two separate parts is a conundrum. 5