Reflx Lab Mini Flash Review: Tiny Size, Real Trade-Offs

The Reflx Lab mini flash is small enough to disappear in a camera bag. I tested it with compact lenses and found both a fun direct-flash look and some limitations.

Originally published on YouTube Jan 17, 2025.

What I enjoyed

The simple switch and quick startup made the flash easy to grab for casual photographs. I show it alongside memory cards for scale and demonstrate it on small camera-and-lens combinations.

Lens shadows matter

A larger lens can block the light because the flash sits so low. My sample images show how that shadow changes with framing and focal length. A small pancake lens was a better match for the look I wanted.

Reliability and support

My first unit stopped working, and Reflx Lab sent a replacement after I contacted support. I include that experience in the review, along with the supplied charging-cable guidance.

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