Quantum Instruments QFT5d-R Manuel d'utilisateur

Qflash®“5d-R” seriesDigital FlashModels QFT5d-R, QFX5d-ROperating InstructionsQuantum InstrumentsDesigned and manufactured in the USAQFT5d-R-- powered

66. BASIC NAVIGATIONThis Section explains how to maneuver your way around theQflash 5d-R Very Important TipsFor consistent exposures with your digita

77. COMMON FEATURES7.1 Flash ReadyThe Flash Ready indicator willblink while Qflash is recycling. Itwill stop blinking once the flashis ready to fire

87.5 Auto Focus AssistThe D/Dw/Dw-R series QTTL Adapters will project a beam whenever thecamera is having difficulty focusing due to low light condit

9(optional Bare Bulb Enhancers QF62Bs and QF62Bg) and TELE (foroptional QF63B Tele photo reflector). The reflectors must be repositionedmanually.Note

108.2.2 Manual mode Qflash CompensationThis procedure will calibrateQflash to an incident light flashmeter you use and trust. Notethat only incident

115. Fire Qflash. Push the the Option button, until the compensation display appears.6. Use the Set G and Up J button to increase light output (if f

129. MANUAL MODE OPERATIONThe camera exposure may be set to any mode, and Qflash will emitthe fixed amount of light shown on its display.9.1 Manual M

139.2 Manual mode with QTTL adapter connectionWith a QTTL adapter the camera controls the f/# and ISO shown on thedisplay - you cannot change it on Q

14Reminder: If the distance to the subject changes (you move in for a headshot, or move out for a full length) you must change the flash distancereado

10.2 Auto mode exposure indicationsThere are three types of exposure indications. The display will blink eitherOK, Over, or Undr. The display will al

M Open Flash (Test) Option ButtonL Down ButtonUp Button JModeling Light ●Set Button GMode Button IFlashIndicatorReflector LockRingQFT5D INSTRUCTIONS

16Error messages will appear if you choose a fill ratio which is out of rangeof the flash. The error indications are:“OUT OF RANGE - DECREASE FILL OR

1710.5 Setting the Sensor Limit:Press Option button to bring up this menu. Push Set G once. The sen-sor limit will blink. Use Up J/Down L buttons t

1810.7 Using the Sensor LimitThe flash Sensor Limit function essentially cuts down on the distance thatQflash attempts to illuminate. See the exampl

19TTL ModeTTL mode may be used when the camera exposure is set to manual, aper-ture or shutter priority, or program mode, and Qflash is connected to t

2012. STROBOSCOPIC MODE OPERATIONThe Program mode allows you to store your favorite settings and set-upsand then quickly recall them just by pressing

21Your Qflash is factory preset with several Programs (which you are free tochange). To view them, press Mode I, then Up J/Down L until you seethe Pro

2214.1 QTTLw - Wireless TTL modeQTTLw mode gives exposure control of all Qflashes to your camera’s pre-flash evaluative TTL metering system. Both Loc

14.2.2 A Local, on-camera flash is requiredPress Mode I, then Up J/Down L until “QTTLwR” appears in the dis-play. You have the ability to turn Rem

2414.3 Wireless Auto FillWireless Auto Fill mode has several useful features. It can add light ratiocapability to non-TTL cameras. With digital came

2514.4 Wireless Control ModeWireless Control mode can achieve the most control over wireless RemoteQflashes. From the camera position you can change

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2614.4.2 Set up the Remote Qflash GroupsAny number of Remote Qflashes may be used. Set each the Mode of eachRemote to either Wireless Group R1 or R2,

2714.5 Available Modes and Features of Qflash Wireless OperationIn addition to the setups described in Section 14.1, 14.2 and 14.3, othercombination o

28For independent Qflash operation the Qflashes must be in Manual,Auto (Auto Fill), or Strobo. If any one of the Qflashes is in TTL, QTTL, orWireless,

2915. WIRED CONTROL MODEQflash’s Wired Control Mode is a versatile tool for precise lighting control.One Qflash is designated as the “Control”, and fr

30The displays of the two Remote Qflashes will automatically change to R1and R2.15.2 Select the Mode and settings for all flashesAlways select the

3116. TYPICAL LIGHTING SITUATIONSThis section covers some typical lighting situations that photographers findthemselves in. Here is how Qflash can he

3216.2 Wireless lighting ratios made easyWhen using multiple lights to light a subject it’s very easy to set up a light-ing ratio between the Main an

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Qflash ACCESSORIES34QF63T / QF36XREMOTE FLASHHEADQFT2/X2QFT2d/X2dQFT4d/X4dQFT5d/X5dQF68 SOFTBOXQF69 FOLDING SOFT BOX& HOT SPOT REDUCERQFT5D INSTRU

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SpeakerFlash indicator LEDsOn solid - Flash readyBlinking - Flash recyclingFront curtain syncRear curtain synsReflector in normalBare bulb reflectorRe

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1Section Description1.0 Introduction2.0 Warnings3.0 Advanced Features Summary4.0 Features available with QTTL(D, Dw, Dw-R series) Adapters5

2• Disconnect external power before changing the flash tube, orconnecting or disconnecting to/from cameras, power packs,or any other equipment.• OPERA

34. FEATURES AVAILABLE WITH QTTL(D, Dw, Dw-R SERIES) ADAPTERSQuantum’s QTTL®adapters provide a dedicated link between Qflash 5d-Rseries and popular di

45.2 Reflectors and Bare BulbReflectors are secured by the lockingring near the base of the reflector.Rotate the ring in the directionsshown in the d

55.4 Bracket MountingQflash mounts with a 1/4-20 standard tripod thread to brack-ets, light stands, and tripods. Many brackets are madeespecially for