Quantum Instruments QFX5d-R, QFT5d-R operating instructions Common Features

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7. COMMON FEATURES

7.1 Flash Ready

The Flash Ready indicator will blink while Qflash is recycling. It will stop blinking once the flash is ready to fire again, and the speaker will beep.

If flash readiness is supported by the camera, then an LED or flash sym- bol will appear in the viewfinder when the flash is ready. Many cameras will automatically switch the shutter to the camera pre-defined flash sync speed.

7.2 Display, Speaker, and Indicator Lights

Qflash indicates the result of a flash exposure in Automatic and TTL/QTTL modes via the Display, Speaker and Flash Indicator Lights. The signals are shown in the table below:

Flash exposure

 

Speaker/

Flash

condition

Display

Earphone

Indicator Lights

Good exposure

OK

one beep

rapid blink

Under/Over

Undr or Over

3“beeps

3 blinks, pause,

 

 

 

3 blinks, pause…

No flash

No Flash

long steady beep

long steady on

7.3 Sync Turn Off

If you are using Qflash as an on camera flash and want to disable the flash for a few shots, you can use the ‘sync turn off’ feature. To prevent Qflash from firing, press Mode I twice. The word ‘OFF’ will appear in the display. To return to normal operation press any button (except Test M ). Other Qflashes connected to this on-camera flash, whether by cable or wirelessly, will fire (unless they also are turned off).

This feature will only prevent the flash from firing, it will not turn off the Qflash or the Turbo. To completely turn off the Qflash the Turbo must be turned off.

7.4 Rear Curtain Sync

When using a QTTL Adapter, Qflash can fire the flash with the rear cur- tain (if supported by your camera). Rear curtain sync is selected with the switch located on the back of the QTTL Adapter. Set it to “R” for rear cur- tain, or “F” for front curtain. For some cameras rear curtain is controlled through a menu on the camera itself. For these cameras leave the switch in the “F” position. Consult your camera’s manual.

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Contents Qflash 5d-R series Digital Flash QFT5D Instructions 10/5/06 1027 AM QFT5D Instructions 10/5/06 1027 AM Flash Display Symbols Introduction Table of ContentsFeature Advanced Features SummaryFeatures Available with Qttl D, Dw, Dw-R Series Adapters Reflectors and Bare Bulb Getting StartedInserting the Flash Tube Excessive force is not requiredBracket Mounting Connecting Qflash to a CameraBasic Navigation Common Features Basic Options Option Menu Flash Sensor Limit for Auto ModeFlash Indicator Lights Reflector settingsOption Menu Exposure Compensation Setting CompensationDistance Units Auto mode Qflash Compensation Manual mode Qflash CompensationOption Menu 3 FW7Q Zone Control Restoring Factory settingsManual Mode Operation Manual shooting made easy Manual mode with Qttl adapter connectionAutomatic Mode with Sync only Connection Automatic Mode OperationAuto Fill Auto mode with Qttl adapter Auto mode exposure indicationsAuto Sensor Limit OUT of Range Decrease Fill or F#Quick turn on / OFF of Sensor Limit Setting the Sensor LimitTwo subjects separated by a gap Using the Sensor LimitOpen field Qttl mode TTL ModeProgram Mode Operation Stroboscopic Mode OperationTo clear out a Program How to set up or change a ProgramLocal Qflash is optional QTTLw Wireless TTL modeSet up the Remote Qflashs Local, on-camera flash is required Always set up the Remote Qflashs firstLocal, on-camera flash is optional Wireless Auto FillSet up the Mode of the Remote Qflashs Local Qflash is required Wireless Control ModeWireless Control Mode Important Notes Set up the Remote Qflash GroupsAvailable Modes and Features of Qflash Wireless Operation Example of independent Qflash operation Sync only setupSet up the Control Unit Wired Control ModeChanging Remote 1 to Remote 2 or Remote 2 to Remote Select the Mode and settings for all flashesSelecting a different flash as the control flash Portrait Typical Lighting SituationsLighting ratios using a control cable Wireless lighting ratios made easySummary Customer ServiceLimited Warranty Qflash Accessories Other Quantum Products P635

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