SPEEDFLASH KFL101 SPEEDFLASH KFL101 INSTRUCTION MANUAL

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1 SPEEDFLASH KFL101 SPEEDFLASH KFL101 INSTRUCTION MANUAL

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3 Kenro Speedflash Instruction Manual Thank you for purchasing this speedflash Before using the speedflash, please read this manual carefully for a full understanding of how to use it safely and correctly. Safety information 1. Never trigger the speedflash around flammable gases or liquid gases (e.g. gasoline or solvents) to avoid the risk of explosion. 2. Do not aim the speedflash at drivers of cars, buses or trains, or riders of motorcycles, bicycles or scooters. This could cause a temporary blindness resulting in a traffic collision. 3. Never trigger the speedflash close to your eyes. Aiming the light directly at the eyes of people or animals could damage the retinas and cause serious vision problems, including blindness. 4. Only use the batteries listed in this manual. 5. Never expose the batteries to high temperatures, such as fire or direct sunlight. 6. Remove dead batteries from the speedflash as soon as possible to avoid the risk of internal corrosion caused by leaked battery fluid. 7. Keep the speedflash and battery charger dry do not expose to moisture such as damp or rain. 8. Keep the speedflash protected in extreme high temperature or humid environments. 9. Do not trigger the speedflash in confined spaces such as car glove compartments. Placing an opaque surface in front of or above the reflective screen, or allowing dirt to remain on it, could cause a reflection to be burned onto the screen. 10. Do not open the speedflash unit yourself there is a danger of high-voltage shocks. Seek professional help to repair parts. 11. If the flash is fired consecutively on full power more than 10 times, you must cease use for 15 minutes to allow cooling to prevent damage to the circuitry. 12. If using on full power continuously, the zoom gear should be less than 35mm to prevent heat damage to the flash diffuser. 3

4 13. After a change of environment temperature (e.g. bringing the unit into a warm house from storage in a cool garage), give the speedflash time to adapt in order to avoid the build up of condensation inside the unit. 14. Never use defective or drained batteries in this speedflash. Speedflash features 1. Wireless MASTER function: Canon wireless flash, Nikon command flash. 2. Wireless SLAVE function: Compatible with both the Canon and Nikon Wireless flash systems, wireless E-TTL and i-ttl off-camera flash, manual and multi flash system. 3. Power supply: 4 x AA battery (see batteries and power supply), or external DC power pack (optional extra). 4. Dual compatibility: Universal hotshoe contact means the flash can be used with both Canon and Nikon cameras. 5. High Speed Sync: Max 1/8000s 6. TTL flash 7. Manual flash 8. Multi flash 9. Slave functions: S1 & S2 10. Flash exposure bracketing (FEB), exposure compensation, flash exposure lock (FEL/FV) 11. Camera custom function menu access (newest Canon cameras only) 12. Rear curtain sync 13. Audible alerts 14. Custom function settings 15. Power save mode 16. Overheating protection 17. Manual and auto zoom 18. Automatic setting save function 19. Large LCD display 20. Quick recycle time (full output recycle time is only 2.3 seconds) 4

5 Auto-focus auxiliary AF assist lamp When shooting in dark conditions, the auto-focus may temporarily project a hard red light to assist focusing. This may interfere with your subject. To disable this, switch to manual focus (M), or to the custom function (Fn-08) to disable the AF lamp. For more detail about zoom settings, please refer to page 20. Adjust the angle of the flash The flash head can be tilted up by 90 degrees, pushed down by 7 degrees, or turned around 180 degrees. Directing the flash towards the ceiling or the wall can make lighting look more natural and soften shadows. 5

6 Before you start For the best user experience each time you programme this speedflash with new settings, we strongly recommend that you clear all previous settings by pressing both clear buttons simultaneously. This will restore the speedflash to the factory settings. A guide to the buttons For simplicity s sake, the terms in this manual refer to the buttons by the names printed on the flashgun. Clockwise from top left-hand corner, these are: Button Function(s) / Fn Backlight / function button CLEAR ZOOM ON/OFF Directional keypad Flash indicator MODE Left clear button and right clear button Focal length settings Wireless settings (ratio, channel, groups) Switches the unit on and off (press and hold) Up Down Left Right Centre / confirm button referred to in this manual as the set button Indicates charge status Test-fires the flash Select flash mode 6

7 Get to know your speedflash Flash head tilt angle scale LCD screen Sync sockets DC power input Backlight and function button Mode button Left clear button Right clear button (Press and hold both clear buttons together to reset settings to default) Zoom button ON / OFF switch Flash indicator Directional keypad: Up Down Left Right Centre ( set button) 7

8 Built-in reflection card Built-in wide angle diffuser Flash head Battery cover Serial number Flash sensor Lock dial Installation foot Hot shoe contact 8

9 LCD screen M: Manual mode Multi: Multi flash / stroboscopic mode Flash exposure Wireless optical slave mode Flash power output TTL: TTL mode E-TTL: Canon TTL mode i-ttl: Nikon TTL mode High speed sync Rear curtain sync (Second curtain sync) Audible alerts Custom function Aperture & flash frequency value EV power compensation & multi flash frequency settings Active group(s) MASTER: Master mode SLAVE: Slave mode Overheat indicator Power indicator Manual zoom Automatic zoom Zoom focal length Flash mode: MASTER flash ON MASTER flash OFF SLAVE flash Current channel 9 Ratio setting: [RATIO] [RATIO A:B] [RATIO A:B C]

10 Batteries and power supply Batteries 4 AA batteries are required to power the speedflash. The following types may be used: A. Alkaline Manganese (1.5V) This battery provides a medium power output with no need for maintenance, but it cannot be recharged. B. Nickel Cadmium (1.2V) This battery recycles quickly and can be recharged, making it both economical and practical. C. Ni-MH (1.2V) This battery s power exceeds that of the nickel cadmium battery. D. Lithium (1.5V) This is a large-capacity battery. It has a low leakage rate and has no need of maintenance. E. Hydrogen Oxygen Cell This battery is also known as Oxyride. It has a larger capacity than alkaline batteries, and approximately 1.5 times the service life, which makes it very suitable for use in high-power electronic products. Installing batteries 1. Open the battery cover Slide the battery hatch open according to the direction of the arrow. 2. Install batteries Insert the batteries into the compartment according to the arrow markings, making sure that the battery anode contact is correct. 3. Close the battery cover Slide the battery hatch closed in the opposite direction. Important note: Do not ever mix new and part-worn batteries, or batteries of different types. 10

11 Install speedflash on camera Make sure the speedflash and camera power are both off. 1. Prepare Spin the lock dial fully to the left. 2. Install Insert the speedflash s foot completely into the camera s hotshoe. 3. Lock Spin the lock dial back to the right to lock the speedflash into place. Do not overtighten. 4. Remove Spin the lock dial to the left, and slowly remove the flash from the hotshoe. Never pull the speedflash out forcibly. Turn on the power Press and hold the ON/OFF button for two seconds to turn the speedflash on or off. In order to save battery power and avoid leakage, the default settings are as follows: Automatic power saving mode If the speedflash is inactive for 60 seconds, the unit will automatically go into sleep mode. If this occurs, press any button to wake it up. If the speedflash is not going to be used for a long period of time, it is recommended to turn it off using the main power switch and remove the batteries. Always turn off the power before removing batteries. When the flash is fully charged and ready to be triggered, the flash indicator button will light up: Before shooting, ensure that the flash charging and camera viewfinder indicator lights are illuminated. 11

12 Alternative power supplies External power pack supply and PC sync sockets. 1. DC power input interface The speedflash can be made more flexible by using an external 6-8V / 10A DC power supply to help conserve the power of the batteries. 2. PC sync interface Also called flash sync interface, PC sync interface is used to connect a camera and a flash, or a flash and a trigger, so that the shutter release can trigger the flash simultaneously. Common flash modes Automatic TTL flash mode Set the camera s shooting mode to <P> (Program Auto Exposure) or Green frame (Auto) and the flash to TTL for fully automatic flash operation Select the flash mode Press the MODE select button repeatedly until the LCD display shows TTL (below, left). Set the flash exposure compensation value The exposure compensation can be set whilst in standby mode. Set the exposure compensation value using the directional keypad. Pressing the right button will increase the value of exposure compensation, whereas pressing the left button will decrease it (below, right). 12

13 The compensation range can be set from -3.0EV to +3.0EV in the following increments: -3.0EV > -2.7EV > -2.3EV > -2.0EV > -1.7EV > -1.3EV > -1.0EV > -0.7EV > -0.3EV > 0EV > +0.3EV > +0.7EV > +1.0EV > +1.3EV > +1.7EV > +2.0EV > +2.3EV > +2.7EV > +3.0EV FEB setting value In FEB (Flash Exposure Bracketing) mode, you can control the exposure in 0.3 stop increments to +/-3EV. You can then take 3 pictures with a different exposure setting for each (if flash exposure compensation is set with both the speedflash and camera, the speedflash s flash exposure compensation setting will override the camera s). The 3 pictures can be adjusted up to 3 stops either side of the original EV setting in 0.3 stop increments. After the third photograph, the setting is automatically reset to the starting EV value. When using FEB, set the camera to single shot mode and ensure the flash pilot light is on and the flash is ready before taking a picture. When mounted on a Canon camera, exposure values are set on the flash; when mounted on a Nikon camera the exposure information is not shown on the flash and must be set on the camera body. Refer to your camera owner s manual for further details. FEB setting surrounded by exposure value (Canon cameras only) To use the exposure bracketing function, first ensure that the flashgun is mounted on the camera and is in E-TTL mode. Press the up and down buttons to set the exposure bracketing value, then press left and right to increase or decrease the EV compensation start point. For example, with the exposure bracketing value set to +2.0, and the EV compensation start point set to -1.0 stop, the camera will take three photographs at -3.0, -1.0 and +2.0 respectively, giving you the two stops either side of the start value, as requested. 13

14 Flash TTL mode (Canon and Nikon) Flash TTL works through the hotshoe connection on Canon and Nikon cameras. Set the screen display to E-TTL for Canon, and i-ttl for Nikon. The Nikon system does not support on flash FEB settings, and does not display the FEB information on the flash LCD. On Nikon, to see the exposure settings in BKT, refer to the camera settings. Flash exposure lock (FEL/FV) Using flash exposure lock, you can lock the correct flash exposure settings for various parts of a scene. When flash TTL mode is displayed on the LCD screen, please connect the flash with the camera. Canon: Press the FEL or * (AEL auto exposure lock) button Nikon: Press the FV button The speedflash will then give off a preflash for the camera to calculate the appropriate flash output data. Please refer to your camera owner s manual for further details. At this point, you may adjust your composition if required. When you are satisfied, press the shutter button on your camera to commence shooting. 14

15 Other automatic flash shooting modes As long as the camera s shooting mode is set to AV/A (aperture priority), TV/S (shutter priority), or M (manual), you can also use E-TTL and i-ttl flash automatically. TV/S Select this mode to manually set the shutter speed. The value is automatically set to match the camera shutter speed for standard exposure. If the aperture light is flashing on the display, it means that the background is under or overexposed. Adjust the shutter speed until the aperture light stops flashing. AV/A Select this mode to manually set the aperture value. The speedflash will automatically match the camera s aperture shutter speed to achieve standard exposure. If the background is dark (for example, at night), it will use the slow sync in order to highlight the subject and keep the background at standard exposure. If using the flash as a MASTER use standard exposure settings for your subject, and if using slow shutter speeds, use standard exposure settings for the background. It is recommended to use a tripod when shooting dimly lit scenes, because a slower shutter speed will be used. If the shutter speed light is flashing on the display, it means that the background is under or overexposed. Adjust the aperture shutter speed until the light stops flashing. M Select this mode to manually set both shutter and aperture speed. In order to get the correct exposure for your subject, use the combination of shutter speed and aperture to obtain the correct background exposure. Using <DEP> or <A-DEP> shooting mode, the results are the same as when using <P> (AE) mode. 15

16 Flash sync speeds and apertures value Shutter speed setting Aperture setting P Set automatically (1/60 sec ~ 1/X sec) Automatic TV Set manually (30 sec ~ 1/X sec) Automatic AV Set automatically (30 sec ~ 1/X sec) Manual M Set manually (bulb, 30 sec ~ 1/Xsec) Manual * 1/X sec is the camera s maximum flash sync speed Manual flash mode (M) Using this mode, you can manually set the flash power output according to your own needs from 1/128 power to full power in 0.3 increments. To adjust the incremental setting of the flash output: Select the flash mode Press the MODE button until the LCD display shows M Power setting Using the directional keypad, press right to increase the power setting and left to decrease the power setting. Use the up and down buttons to increase or decrease the power in 0.3 stop increments. Stroboscopic flash mode (multi) Multi mode is commonly used when shooting a moving object. The speedflash will emit a series of quick flashes, which enables the photographer to capture a series of actions very quickly. Set the flash output power, length of flash and flash frequency as required. When using this mode, use new or fully charged batteries for best results. To prevent the speedflash overheating, do not use this function more than 10 times consecutively if the unit overheats, it will automatically lock. If this occurs, allow the unit to cool for at least 15 minutes before recommencing shooting. 16

17 Select flash mode Select the flash mode by pressing the MODE button until the LCD display shows MULTI Frequency setting Press the set button, and the Hz setting on the right of the screen will start to flash. Frequencies of 1 Hz to 199 Hz are available; pressing the right button on the directional keypad increases the frequency, whereas pressing the left button decreases the frequency. Press the set button again to save the number of flashes on the left of the screen will now be flashing. Set number of flashes To set the number of flashes, press the right button on the directional keypad to increase the number of flashes, and press the left button to decrease the number of flashes. The number of flashes can be set from 1 to 40, when you have set the desired number, press set to save, the exposure power setting will now be flashing. Exposure power setting Press the right button on the directional keypad to increase the power, and press the left button to decrease the power of the flash. Once the above settings have been set they are saved, even when the flash is powered off. Relational table of flash power and number of flashes Flash power 1/128 1/64 1/32 1/16 1/8 1/4 Number of flashes NOTE: In stroboscopic mode, use the following formula to determine the shutter speed: Number of flashes Flash frequency (Hz) = shutter speed Example: To get 20 flashes at 10Hz: 20 10=2 Therefore the shutter speed to be set on the camera is 2 seconds or longer. 17

18 High speed and rear curtain sync settings High speed synchronisation Synchronous operation of the flash can be set for cameras with higher shutter speeds, up to 1/8000s. Rear curtain sync Using a slow shutter speed, you can create light trails or moving marks after your subject. A flash normally synchronises to the camera shutter when it opens. For slow shutter photography, the flash fires just before the shutter closes (second curtain sync). Canon: Ensure the speedflash is on the camera and set in high speed sync / rear curtain sync mode and in TTL or M mode. In ordinary flash (first curtain sync) no icon is shown in the display. Press the right clear button to scroll through high speed synchronisation and then rear curtain sync (second curtain sync) and select required function. Nikon: On Nikon cameras, high speed synchronisation cannot be set directly from the speedflash. In the camera menu, select auto FP, connect the camera, and flash screen will display immediately. If you need the rear curtain synchronous mode, open the rear curtain sync function on the camera settings (no icon shown on flash display). 18

19 Off-camera high speed synchronisation In wireless SLAVE mode, the speedflash can receive high speed synchronous signal from the MASTER flash. Note: For correct use of high speed / rear curtain sync, please properly set camera flash mode and shutter speed. High speed synchronisation off the camera can be achieved in two ways: 1. Wireless TTL trigger (the trigger must support high speed synchronisation) 2. Set the speedflash to SLAVE mode Canon: To use high speed sync in SLAVE c mode, with the speedflash receiving Canon wireless instructions, first set the camera in manual mode, using the built-in flash as the MASTER flash, and the maximum sync speed set to no more than 1/200 or 1/250. Nikon: To use high speed sync in SLAVE n mode, with the speedflash receiving instructions from the Nikon s built-in flash (an external flash with MASTER control function can also be used), select the Auto FP function from the camera menu. Camera menu access (newest Canon cameras only) A relatively new feature of Canon cameras is that external flashguns can now be accessed and controlled from the camera menu. In the flash control menu of the camera, go to External flash function settings and then External flash custom function settings to set the flash-related parameters, such as switching between E-TTL mode, manual flash mode and multi flash mode; you can also access the wireless flash settings, adjust the exposure, exposure compensation, focal length, and other advanced options. 19

20 Zoom settings Press the zoom button until the XXmm symbol flashes (where XX is the zoom value), then use the directional keypad to set the appropriate values. Pressing right increases the zoom value; pressing left decreases the zoom value. Press the zoom button again to exit setup. A M M M M M M M M M M Automatic About automatic (A) and manual (M) zoom settings Automatic zoom: Adjust the flash range by pressing left or right as above. When the A is displayed, the speedflash will automatically adjust flash coverage (zoom set to 35mm in auto). In cameras that support E-TTL and i-ttl, the lens zoom will increase or decrease to adapt to different flash coverage. Manual zoom: Adjust the flash range by pressing left or right as above. When the M is displayed, you can manually adjust the flash coverage according to the table above. When under manual zoom, make sure that flash coverage extends to cover the lens zoom, so that shadows do not appear at the edge of the photograph. 20

21 Wireless flash modes The wireless flash system comprises multiple wireless flash modes. You can create a wide variety of lighting effects by using ordinary TTL flash. The speedflash can be used in both MASTER and SLAVE flash modes. MASTER flash mode can be divided into: Canon: Wireless MASTER flash mode (E-TTL) Nikon: Command MASTER flash mode (i-ttl) SLAVE flash mode can be divided into: Canon: Wireless SLAVE flash mode (E-TTL) Nikon: Command SLAVE flash mode (i-ttl) Please refer to page 28 for more details. MASTER flash mode Press the left clear button to switch between wireless MASTER (Canon E-TTL) and command MASTER (Nikon i-ttl) modes. The MASTER will be the main control unit and will trigger the SLAVE flash to fire the off-camera TTL / M / multi flash, allowing you to create different lighting effects. Note: There are a number of differences between Canon MASTER interface and Nikon main control interface. On a Canon camera, the flashgun can be controlled independently of the camera, whereas Nikon is controlled from the camera. When using a Canon camera, the SLAVE unit will fire at the same power as the MASTER in TTL. When using a Nikon camera, the power settings of each SLAVE group can be set independently of the MASTER. 21

22 Wireless MASTER flash mode (MASTER Canon) Wireless MASTER flash mode (Canon) can be divided into: Automatic wireless control mode (E-TTL Auto MASTER Canon) Manual wireless control mode (Manual MASTER Canon) Stroboscopic wireless control mode (Multi stroboscopic MASTER Canon) Press the left clear button until the LCD shows the Canon MASTER mode. Set the MASTER control unit wireless channel Press the zoom button twice so that the channel number flashes, then use the left and right buttons to select channel (between 1-4). Note: The SLAVE flash mode should be the same as the MASTER unit. MASTER mode supports high speed sync, does not support rear curtain sync. Switch off MASTER mode If you only need the SLAVE function, you can switch off the MASTER function on your speedflash. Press the zoom button until begins to flash, then use the left button to switch off the MASTER function so that the LCD display shows To switch MASTER mode back on, follow the steps above, but press the right button until the LCD display shows again. 22

23 Full auto wireless MASTER mode (E-TTL, MASTER Canon) Press the mode button to set the speedflash in TTL mode, then press the left clear button to set Canon MASTER E-TTL mode. 1. Press the zoom button until you see the [RATIO] symbol flashing. 2. Use the left and right buttons to set the flash light ratio as [RATIO], [RATIO A:B] or [RATIO A:B C]. [RATIO] will ensure all units in all SLAVE groups flash at the same power as the MASTER unit. [RATIO A:B] means that the power of the SLAVE and the MASTER can be adjusted as per the below ratio table. [RATIO A:B C] means that all three groups will be triggered, with A/B being able to be adjusted as per the below ratio table, and C as power compensation. 3. Once you have set the ratio to either [RATIO A:B] or [RATIO A:B C] and the symbol is no longer flashing, press the set button so that the ratio symbol and the code number begin flashing simultaneously, then use the left and right buttons on the directional pad to set the flash ratio according to requirements, using the corresponding code from the table below. Flash light ratio code and flash light ratio table Code Ratio 8:1 5.6:1 4:1 2.8:1 2:1 1.4:1 1:1 1:1.4 1:2 1:2.8 1:4 1:5.6 1:8 * Setting the ratio at 8:1 will give you the lightest photograph, whereas 1:8 will give you the darkest. 4. To set group C exposure compensation on [RATIO A:B C], press the set button until the group C and the EV symbols flash simultaneously. The EV can then be set to 3.0 or -3.0 in 0.3 stop increments. Note: If the ratio is set to A/B only and slave units in remote group C are still directed at the subject, the subject may be overexposed. 23

24 Manual wireless MASTER mode (M, manual, MASTER, Canon) Press the mode button to set the speedflash in M (manual) mode, then press the left clear button to set the unit in MASTER mode. In this mode, you can set each slave unit with a different flash light ratio, using the MASTER unit to confirm all settings (SLAVE unit model and MASTER unit model must be the same). 1. Press the zoom button until the [RATIO] symbol flashes on the screen. 2. Use the left and right buttons to select your flash ratio: [RATIO], [RATIO A:B] or [RATIO A:B C] [RATIO] means that all SLAVE units will be triggered at the same power as the MASTER unit. When the [RATIO] symbol stops flashing, you can use the left and right buttons on the directional pad to select the power output. [RATIO A:B] means that the power output for groups A and B can be adjusted independently. When the [RATIO A:B] symbol stops flashing, press the set button until the symbol A flashes, then use the left and right buttons to set the power output. Then press the set button again until the symbol B flashes, and use the left and right buttons to set the power output. [RATIO A:B C] can be used as [RATIO A:B] above, but all three groups can have the power output adjusted independently. Set power outputs as above. 24

25 Multi wireless MASTER mode (Multi, MASTER, Canon) Press the mode button to set your speedflash in Multi (stroboscopic) mode, then press the left clear button to enter MASTER mode. In Multi mode, you can fire off a number of flashes in a very short space of time, which is ideal for capturing moving objects such as sports or wildlife. You can also set each SLAVE unit with a different flash light ratio, using the MASTER unit to confirm all settings (SLAVE unit model and MASTER unit model must be the same). 1. Press the zoom button until [RATIO] flashes on the screen 2. Use the left and right buttons to select your flash ratio: [RATIO], [RATIO A:B] or [RATIO A:B C] [RATIO] means that all SLAVE units will be triggered at the same power as the MASTER unit. Once the [RATIO] symbol stops flashing, use the left and right buttons on the directional pad to select the power output. [RATIO A:B] means that the power output for groups A and B can be adjusted independently. [RATIO A:B C] can be used as [RATIO A:B] above, but all three groups can have the power output adjusted independently. 3. Once you have selected your ratio, press the set button until the frequency flashes, then use the left and right buttons to choose the frequency. Press the set button again until the number of flashes indicator begins to flash, then use the left and right buttons to choose the number of flashes (please refer to the table on page 17) When you are happy with the number of flashes, press the set button again. If you have selected [RATIO A:B] or [RATIO A:B C], the symbol for group A will now begin to flash, and you can use the left and right buttons to select the power output for that group, and press set to confirm your settings. Repeat for all other groups. 25

26 MASTER mode (Nikon) The flashgun can be used with a Nikon camera: As a MASTER flash In full auto wireless mode In manual wireless MASTER mode In multi wireless MASTER mode MASTER unit wireless channel settings To select the wireless channel number for your MASTER unit, first press the left clear button until the LCD display shows the MASTER controls for i-ttl, then press the zoom button twice until the wireless channel number flashes. Use the left and right buttons to select a channel number from 1-4. MASTER unit flash switch settings If you only need the SLAVE function, you can switch off the MASTER function on your speedflash. Press the zoom button until begins to flash, then use the left button to switch off the MASTER function so that the LCD display shows To switch MASTER mode back on, follow the steps above, but press the right button until the LCD display shows again. Note: Using this unit as a Nikon MASTER flash, you have the option to use a range of SLAVE units in various groups and power settings. SLAVE unit power settings can be the same as or independent from the MASTER. 26

27 MASTER mode (i-ttl, Nikon) 1. Press the left clear button to enter i-ttl MASTER mode 2. Press the zoom button until group A flashes, then press the right button to change group A between wireless OFF, i-ttl and manual modes. When the symbol A stops flashing, press the set button until it begins flashing again, then change the mode settings for that group. When you are happy with your selection, press the zoom button again until group B flashes and you can specify settings for that group as above, and repeat for group C. For SLAVE groups in manual mode, use the left and right directional buttons to adjust the power of the units in that group. For SLAVE groups in i-ttl mode, the power will be determined by the camera. When you have completed your power settings, the group symbols that display on the LCD screen are on. Any that are not displaying are off. Multi command MASTER mode (Nikon) 1. Press the mode button to enter Multi mode 2. Press the left clear button twice to enter MASTER mode 3. Press the zoom button until the group A symbol is flashing, then press the left and right directional buttons to switch group A mode between wireless off and Multi mode. 4. Once mode has been selected, either press set button to confirm settings, or zoom button to move onto the next group. Repeat steps 3 and 4 for all other groups. If the group letter is shown on the LCD display, that group is on and active. If a group letter is not displayed, that group is off. 27

28 SLAVE flash mode SLAVE flash mode can be used in two ways: Wireless instruction mode (SLAVE c / SLAVE n) Wireless optical flash mode (S1 / S2) Disconnect the speedflash from the camera. Press the left clear button to select a SLAVE mode (choose from: SLAVE c, SLAVE n, S1 and S2). Note: If the speedflash is mounted on the camera hotshoe whilst already in SLAVE mode, the mode must be manually exited by pressing the left clear button. In SLAVE mode, the AF assist lamp can be turned off using custom function FN-08 (for instructions on using custom functions, see page 33). If you need to use the AF assist lamp when exiting SLAVE mode, you must re-enter the custom settings menu to turn the AF assist lamp on. In this mode, the flashgun will not enter a standby state after 60 seconds. Wireless instruction mode (SLAVE c / SLAVE n) SLAVE c mode will work wirelessly using the signal from the builtin flash of a Canon 7D and 60D, with Canon 580EX II and 600EX flashguns, as well as the ST-E2 wireless transmitter. SLAVE n mode will work wirelessly using the signal from all Nikon built-in flashes, and Nikon SB-900/800/700 flashguns, as well as the Nikon SU-800 wireless transmitter. 28

29 SLAVE c/n supports 4 channels and 3 different groups in TTL, manual and multi wireless modes. The SLAVE unit and the MASTER unit must be on the same channel and group in order to work. When in SLAVE mode, press the zoom button twice so that the channel number flashes, then use the left and right buttons to select a channel (between 1-4). Once selected, press the zoom button again and the group letter will flash press left and right to select a group. Press the set button or wait until the icon stops flashing to confirm settings. When in SLAVE mode, the flashgun is completely controlled by the MASTER flash and will operate as per the information on the MASTER flash display. 29

30 Wireless optical flash mode (S1, S2) Press left clear until S1 or S2 mode shows on the LCD display. These two modes can be used to create a variety of lighting effects, and are suitable for use in manual and TTL modes. In both of these modes, the power setting on the SLAVE unit is the same as on the MASTER unit. S1 mode In this mode, the flash synchronises with the traditional single flash system. S2 mode In this mode, the flash synchronises with a pre-flash system (e.g. red eye reduction). To avoid issues, make sure of the following: Ensure red eye reduction or other pre-flash systems are switched off when using S1 mode. Ensure that any modelling lamps on the MASTER flash are off. Avoid using the wireless functions of Nikon and Canon cameras, as they have no effect on the firing of the SLAVE flash in S1 or S2, because these SLAVE modes are purely optical, in that the speedflash needs to detect light in order to trigger it is not being operated wirelessly. Avoid using wireless transmitters as the MASTER unit. Note: If your Canon camera does not have a built-in flash (such as the Canon 5D, 5D II or 5D III), you will be unable to use this speedflash as a separate SLAVE unit. In order to use this feature, you will need to purchase a Canon original flash, or the ST-E2 wireless transmitter. If you are using the speedflash as a SLAVE in S1 or S2 mode in bright conditions and it does not fire, try turning it around so that the sensor faces the MASTER flash, then rotate the speedflash s flash head back to the desired direction. 30

31 Multi lighting applications Wireless optical instruction By using 2 or 3 flash units in SLAVE mode you can fulfil a number of multi-lighting needs. Using 2 SLAVE units in separate wireless flash groups. Set mode in SLAVE c or SLAVE n accordingly by pressing the left clear button. Set channel to 1, 2, 3 or 4 (all units must be on the same channel) by pressing the zoom button until the channel number symbol flashes and using the left and right buttons to select a number. Set each SLAVE unit in its own group (e.g. first flashgun in group A, second flashgun in group B) by pressing the zoom button until the group letter symbol flashes, then using the left and right buttons to select a group. Set the power output of each group to achieve the desired effect Set the MASTER unit to [RATIO A:B] or [RATIO A:B C] (see page 23 for more information) Using 3 SLAVE units in separate wireless flash groups. Set mode in SLAVE c or SLAVE n accordingly by pressing the left clear button. Set channel to 1, 2, 3 or 4 (all units must be on the same channel) by pressing the zoom button until the channel number symbol flashes and using the left and right buttons to select a number. Set each SLAVE unit in its own group (e.g. first flashgun in group A, second flashgun in group B, third flashgun in group C) by pressing the zoom button until the group letter symbol flashes, then using the left and right buttons to select a group. Set the power output of each group to achieve the desired effect Set the MASTER unit to [RATIO A:B C] (see page 23 for more information) Before commencing shooting, press the test button on the MASTER flash. If the SLAVE unit does not fire, please check the flash position and distance and adjust accordingly. Note: If you are using [RATIO A:B], SLAVE group C will not fire. If all three SLAVE units are set to group A, they will all take the settings of the MASTER flash. 31

32 Wireless optical flash When using a built-in flash or an external flash connected to the camera s hotshoe as the MASTER with an additional SLAVE flash in an indoor environment, light reflecting off of walls and ceilings may cause overexposure. Please adjust the angle of the flash heads as needed. S1 and S2 modes can be used outdoors up to a distance of 15m, dependent on conditions. Note: Please ensure there are no barriers between the MASTER and SLAVE lights when using optical SLAVE modes. Also ensure that the SLAVE unit is not in direct sunlight or other brightly lit environments as this will impact on the flashgun s ability to detect the MASTER flash firing and trigger accordingly. If the speedflash is in direct sunlight, try turning the unit so that the sensor faces away from the sun, and rotating the flash head to face the desired direction. Audible alerts Long press the backlight / function button to bring up the custom functions menu. Press the up and down buttons to navigate to Fn-14, then use the left and right buttons to toggle between 0 to turn audible alerts on, and 1 to turn them off. Alerts are as follows: 1. A long beep: When the sound stops, the flashgun is fully recharged and ready to fire again 2. Two short beeps: Unit has powered on and is ready to fire 3. Three short beeps: Unit has powered off 4. Two long beeps: Flash recycle not complete 5. Five short beeps: Battery power level warning 6. Continuous beep: Unit overheating and locked. Switch off and leave for 15 minutes to allow to cool Backlight display ON/OFF: Press the backlight / function button to toggle backlight on and off. After the unit has been inactive for 15 seconds, the backlight will automatically switch off. 32

33 Custom functions menu To access the custom functions menu, long press the backlight / function button until the display shows as pictured (right). Press the up and down buttons to navigate between functions, then use the left and right buttons to toggle between 0 and 1 to turn functions on and off, as per table below. Code Function Setting no. Description Fn-01 Fn-03 Fn-04 Fn-08 Fn-14 Auto sleep Auto cancel flash exposure Flash exposure order Auto focus assistant flash Audible alerts 0 ON 1 OFF 0 ON 1 OFF ON 1 OFF 0 ON 1 OFF Fn-15 Version F Date Note: Custom functions of the speedlight can be controlled from your Canon camera s custom setting menu, with functions 00, 02, 05, 06, 07, 09, 10, 11, 12, and 13 only available inside the Canon camera custom settings menu. Custom function 15: Setting the date Year 33 Month Date

34 Automatic save function After 5 seconds of inactivity, the flashgun will automatically save your current settings for convenience. To clear user settings and restore factory default settings, hold down both clear buttons simultaneously. Flash lock When the flash power is low, or another reason is preventing the flash charge from completing within 20 seconds, the flash will enter a locked state. The screen will display as per the diagram (right), and a short buzzer will sound (if audible alerts are switched on) to remind the user to replace the battery to resume normal use. If after replacing the drained batteries with fully charged batteries, the flash still cannot complete recharge within 20 seconds, please contact the after sales service. 34

35 Bounce flash By directing the flash head towards a wall or ceiling, the flash can be bounced or reflected back onto the subject in order to reduce shadow and obtain a more natural effect. Adjust the flash head tilt, rotation angle and select the reflection plane Using the ceiling as the reflection surface by tilting the flash head up to point directly upwards is usually the simplest and most effective way to achieve good results. If holding the camera on its side, you can rotate the flash head by 90 degrees to obtain the same effect. The most effective distance between the flash head and reflection plane is 1-2m, depending on the shooting environment. When shooting colour photographs, choose a white or reflective surface to avoid the colours appearing unnatural. Using the built-in reflection card When using a bounced flash technique, using the flash s built-in reflection card can make the subject appear more bright and vital. It can also help to avoid lighting foreground objects. To pull out the reflection card, tilt the flash head up to 90 degrees, then pull out the wide diffusion plate as well as the reflection card. Keeping the reflection card pulled up, push the wide diffusion plate back into place. 35

36 Using the built-in wide angle diffuser When the distance between the camera and the subject is less than 2m, you can use the built-in wide angle diffuser plate for a more natural effect up close. It also gives better flash coverage over a wider distance. To pull out the wide angle diffuser, pull out the wide diffusion plate as well as the reflection card. Keeping the diffuser plate pulled up, push the reflection card back inside the flash head. Using softboxes It is also possible to connect external softboxes (not included) to the speedflash to diffuse the flash and create softer light with fewer shadows. Whether you hold the camera horizontal or vertical, the effect is the same. The effect is best with the flash head tilted to approximately 60 degrees. 36

37 Specification Circuit design: Guide number: Flash coverage: Flash modes: Wireless trigger: Insulated gate bipolar transistor (IGBT) 58 (ISO100, 180mm) Manual / automatic zoom mm Flash head rotates to achieve bounced / reflected flash and greater coverage Automatic mode (TTL, E-TTL, i-ttl), manual mode (M), stroboscopic mode (multi), LED lighting, Canon / Nikon master, slave light (SLAVE c, SLAVE n, S1, S2), surrounded by flash exposure (FEB) Light pulse, induction flash light Wireless flash distance: Indoor 20-30m, outdoor 10-15m Wireless connections: 4 communication channels (1, 2, 3, 4) and 3 SLAVE unit groups (A, B, C) Rotation angle: Colour temperature: Up - 90 degrees Down - 7 degrees Left and right degrees 5500K Flash time: 1/200s - 1/20000s Manual flash control: External connections: Recycle time: Power supply: Additional features: Size: Net weight: Package contains: 1/128-1/1 step 0.3 EV Hotshoe, PC sync, external DC power supply 2.3 seconds 4 AA batteries Power saving mode, overheating protection 7 x 6.5 x 20cm 460g Flashgun, protective bag, micro base, user manual 37

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