Godox Lux Junior II adds dual-axis bounce, TTL and wireless to its retro flash

Godox has launched the Lux Junior II, a comprehensive redesign of its retro-styled compact flash that sets out to fix every complaint levelled at the original. Where the first Lux Junior was a charming but basic manual flash, the sequel adds the four things reviewers most wanted — bounce capability, TTL metering, a fast recycle time and wireless support — while keeping the vintage looks. Full details are on the official Godox Lux Junior II page. The headline change is a dual-axis rotating design. The flash body rotates 180 degrees while the head tilts from 0 to 90 degrees with multiple locking positions, so you can bounce light off a ceiling or wall whether you’re shooting in landscape or portrait orientation — something even Godox’s pricier Lux Master, with its single-axis tilt, can’t fully manage. For soft, flattering fill, that flexibility is genuinely useful. Underneath the retro shell there’s now...