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Summary of Contents for Quantum Qflash Trio QF8
- Page 1 ® Qflash Trio Shoe Mount Digital Flash Operating Instructions Quantum Instruments Designed and manufactured in the USA...
- Page 2 Reflector Reflector Locking Ring Flash Tube Power Cable Input Auto Focus Assist Light Flash Indicator Shoe lock wheel Auto Sensor...
- Page 3 Reflector Reflector Locking Ring Release Button Flash Indicator...
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Page 4: Table Of Contents
10.3 PreSet Mode 11. Customer service 1. INTRODUCTION Quantum’s “Trio” series flash integrates camera dedication, Qflash quality light, and Quantum’s FreeXWire radio technology. A Trio mounted in a camera hot shoe wirelessly controls remote Trios in multiple modes. And, many features of the Trio will enhance your lighting control when used with Qflash 5d-R and FreeXWire FW7Q, FW8R, FW9T, and FW10w. -
Page 5: Warnings
2. WARNINGS CAUTION RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK. DO NOT OPEN. WARNING : TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRICAL SHOCK, DO NOT OPEN THE QFLASH. NO USER SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL. The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol within an equilateral triangle is intended to alert the user to the presence of uninsulated “dangerous voltage”... -
Page 6: Advanced Features Summary
3. Advanced Features Summary The chart below summarizes the advanced features for various Qflash series. A “U” means the Qflash model will have this feature when upgraded to series 5d-R. An “F” means this feature is available in the model shown. An “N” means the feature is not available. Visit qtm.com for upgrade procedures and costs. - Page 7 Qflash. Push the flash tube in until it is seated snugly into the socket. Excessive force is not required. Replace the flash tube only with Quantum type QF30 or QF30uv for Qflash model T5d / T5d-R. Other flash tubes will not provide proper exposure, may not work at all, or they may damage the Qflash.
- Page 8 Before turning on any power to Trio always make all electrical connections first, both to the camera and to the power pack. The Trio is powered by any Quantum Turbo Battery including Turbo, Turbo 2x2, Turbo Compact, Turbo SC, Turbo AC and Turbo Z.
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Page 9: Basic Navigation
5. Basic Navigation This Section explains how to maneuver your way around the Trio When a setting is highlighted on the display the Left (-) and Right (+) buttons will change that selection or setting. On Camera / Remote Radio Status 1. - Page 10 ON OFF Note: The channel number must be the same for all your Quantum radio products MODE The ON / OFF soft key located on the bottom right of the display may be used to quickly turn the radio on or off.
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Page 11: Exposure Modes
8. Exposure Modes Press the SET button until the Exposure Mode setting is highlighted. X - MIT Use the Left (-) and Right (+) buttons, or the QTTL QTTL FILL +0 soft keys located at the bottom of the display to choose how the exposure FIRE AFILL... -
Page 12: Qttl Mode
8.1 QTTL exposure QTTL mode uses the exposure system built into the camera. You may offset exposure by 2 stops above or 3 stops below camera setting. 8.1.1 On Camera To adjust the exposure press the SET button until the FILL setting is highlighted. - Page 13 Use with QLINK Press the SET button until R1 or R2 are highlighted. Use the soft keys located at the bottom of the display to select the remote flash type. Remote flash types: QFL – Remote flash is a Qflash. 800 –...
- Page 14 8.2 AFILL / AUTO exposure Light output is controlled by the sensor located on the front of the TRIO. 8.2.1 On Camera X – MIT F/number, ISO are sent to the flash from the camera. AUTO FILL +0 SENSOR LIMIT OFF 1.5 –...
- Page 15 Advanced feature The default setting of the TRIO X – MIT uses the F/number and ISO information from the camera. AUTO It is possible to override the SENSOR LIMIT OFF camera settings and enter an 1.5 – 14 NORM independent F/number and ISO. FIRE QTTL To override the default setting...
- Page 16 8.3 MAN exposure Light output is controlled by fixed power output of flash To adjust the exposure press the SET button until the power setting is highlighted. X – MIT Use the Left (-) and Right (+) buttons to MAN 1/32+ 1/16+ adjust the power up...
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Page 17: Options
9. Options Press the OPT (options) soft key to enter the options set up menu. To exit the set up menu press the MODE/OK or SET buttons OPTIONS MENU 1 2 3 F LASH P1-P8 MODE There are three options menus. Use the LEFT (-) or RIGHT (+) arrows to select option menu 1, 2 or 3. - Page 18 Options Menu 2 9.5 Feet / Meters Change the distance shown in display. 9.6 DL The back light of the display can be set to one of the following. AUTO : The back light will come on whenever any button is pressed. This includes the shutter button of the camera ON : The back light will be on all the time.
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Page 19: Operating Modes
10. Operating Modes There are three operating modes for the TRIO. To change the operating mode of the TRIO, press the MODE button and then select the operating mode. EzPro This is the default operating mode for the TRIO. Set your desired exposure mode, QTTL, AFILL/AUTO, or MANUAL. -
Page 20: Advanced Multi
Advanced Multi This operating mode is used to control the expose modes of all remote Qflashes. With Advanced Multi you can mix the modes of remote Qflashes and create distinctive lighting patterns. Exposure mode of TRIO in hot shoe ADV MULTI Exposure mode of R1 Remote LOCAL R1 QFL AUTO F5.6... -
Page 21: Customer Service
11. Customer service Having any trouble using your Quantum product? We are here to help. Mail, call, fax, or email our Service Department: Technical Support Department Quantum Instruments (A division of PromarkBRANDS) 1268 Humbracht Circle Bartlett, Illinois 60103-1631 Tel: (800) 989-0505 Fax: (630) 830-2525 Website: www.qtm.com... - Page 22 TRIO / Qflash Accessories QF69 FOLDING SOFT BOX & HOT SPOT REDUCER QF68 SOFTBOX QFT4d/X4d QF8N QFT5d/X5d QF8C Other Accessories Model Description QF60B replacement reflector QF61B “snoot” for pinpoint lighting QF62Bs bare bulb enhancer - silver QF62Bg bare bulb enhancer - gold telephoto reflector –...
- Page 23 Other Quantum Products FREE X WIRE PILOT QNEXUS FW7Q TURBO 2X2 TURBO TURBO SC COMPACT...
- Page 24 Quantum Instruments, Inc. declares that Qflash Trio satisfies all the technical regulations applicable to the product within the scope of Council Directive 1999/e/EC. Quantum Instruments (A division of PromarkBRANDS) 1268 Humbracht Circle Bartlett, Illinois 60103-1631 Tel: (800) 989-0505 Fax: (630) 830-2525 Website: www.qtm.com...
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