Quantum Instruments QFX5d-R, QFT5d-R Wired Control Mode, Set up the Control Unit

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15. WIRED CONTROL MODE

Qflash’s Wired Control Mode is a versatile tool for precise lighting control. One Qflash is designated as the “Control”, and from its panel the photog- rapher can change the modes or settings on one or two “Remote” Qflashes.

The physical setup for Control Mode is shown below. The camera adapter must be a QTTL series D, Dw, or Dw-R series:

Wired Control

The basic steps for Wired Control Mode setup are:

•Set the on-camera flash to Wired Control. Usually this is the one at the camera. Connect a QTTL Adapter (D, Dw, or Dw-R series).

•Using the Control Qflash panel, select the operating Mode and settings for Control, Remote 1 and/or 2.

15.1 Set up the Control Unit

The number of Qflashes can be 2 or 3. Turn on all Qflashes. The Qflash displays will prompt you to select the Control flash for the “Wired Control” setup. Press the Mode I button on the Qflash that you want to be the Control Qflash (usually the one at the camera).

The display will change to ”Wired Control”, and show the data for Remote 1 ( R1 ) and Remote 2 ( R2 ).

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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 Inserting the Flash Tube Getting StartedExcessive force is not required Reflectors and Bare BulbBracket Mounting Connecting Qflash to a CameraBasic Navigation Common Features Flash Indicator Lights Option Menu Flash Sensor Limit for Auto ModeReflector settings Basic OptionsSetting Compensation Distance UnitsOption Menu Exposure Compensation 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 LimitUsing the Sensor Limit Open fieldTwo subjects separated by a gap Qttl mode TTL ModeProgram Mode Operation Stroboscopic Mode OperationTo clear out a Program How to set up or change a ProgramQTTLw Wireless TTL mode Set up the Remote QflashsLocal Qflash is optional Local, on-camera flash is required Always set up the Remote Qflashs firstWireless Auto Fill Set up the Mode of the Remote QflashsLocal, on-camera flash is optional Local Qflash is required Wireless Control Mode Wireless 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 ModeSelect the Mode and settings for all flashes Selecting a different flash as the control flashChanging Remote 1 to Remote 2 or Remote 2 to Remote Portrait Typical Lighting SituationsLighting ratios using a control cable Wireless lighting ratios made easyCustomer Service Limited WarrantySummary Qflash Accessories Other Quantum Products P635