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Quantum Instruments QFT5d-R Operating Instructions Manual

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QFT5D INSTRUCTIONS
10/5/06
10:27 AM
Page 1
Qflash
®
"5d-R" series
Digital Flash
Models QFT5d-R, QFX5d-R
Operating Instructions
QFT5d-R-- powered by Quantum Turbo® batteries
QFX5d-R-- powered by Quantum Qpaq System
Quantum Instruments
Designed and manufactured in the USA

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  • Page 1 QFT5D INSTRUCTIONS 10/5/06 10:27 AM Page 1 Qflash ® “5d-R” series Digital Flash Models QFT5d-R, QFX5d-R Operating Instructions QFT5d-R-- powered by Quantum Turbo® batteries QFX5d-R-- powered by Quantum Qpaq System Quantum Instruments Designed and manufactured in the USA...
  • Page 2 QFT5D INSTRUCTIONS 10/5/06 Reflector Lock Ring Open Flash (Test) Option Button Down Button 10:27 AM Page 2 Mode Button Set Button Modeling Light Up Button Flash Indicator...
  • Page 3 QFT5D INSTRUCTIONS 10/5/06 10:27 AM Page 3...
  • Page 4 QFT5D INSTRUCTIONS 10/5/06 10:27 AM Page 4 Flash Display Symbols Speaker Flash indicator LEDs On solid - Flash ready Blinking - Flash recycling Front curtain sync Rear curtain syns Reflector in normal Bare bulb reflector Reflector with diffusing disks, wide angle dome, or soft box Telephoto reflector Auto sensor limit turned off...

  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    QFT5D INSTRUCTIONS 10/5/06 TABLE OF CONTENTS Section Description Introduction Warnings Advanced Features Summary Features available with QTTL (D, Dw, Dw-R series) Adapters Getting Started Basic Navigation Common Features Basic Options Manual Mode Operation 10.0 Automatic Mode Operation 11.0 TTL and QTTL Mode Operation 12.0 Stroboscopic Mode Operation 13.0...

  • Page 6: Warnings

    QFT5D INSTRUCTIONS 10/5/06 2. WARNINGS AND CAUTIONS • Disconnect external power before changing the flash tube, or connecting or disconnecting to/from cameras, power packs, or any other equipment. • OPERATE ONLY WITH A FLASH TUBE IN THE SOCKET!! • DO NOT TOUCH THE FLASH TUBE SOCKET WITH METAL OBJECTS!! •...

  • Page 7: Features Available With Qttl (D, Dw, Dw-R Series) Adapters

    Qflashes can be set to ratios of the camera’s TTL metering system. For example, an on-camera flash could be set 1.6 stops down, a main flash on the left to +1 stop, and a hairlight to –2 stops from the camera TTL exposure.

  • Page 8: Getting Started

    “clicks” and locks the head into the vertical and horizontal planes. 10:27 AM Page 8 Guide No. for ISO 200* QFT5d-R QFX5d-R 200Ws 400Ws 226ft / 72m 226ft / 72m 320ft / 100m...
  • Page 9 QFT5D INSTRUCTIONS 10/5/06 10:27 AM Page 9 5.4 Bracket Mounting Qflash mounts with a 1/4-20 standard tripod thread to brack- ets, light stands, and tripods. Many brackets are made especially for Qflash by popular bracket manufacturers. Quantum has two optional brackets, models QF70US and QF70E.

  • Page 10: Basic Navigation

    QFT5D INSTRUCTIONS 10/5/06 6. BASIC NAVIGATION This Section explains how to maneuver your way around the Qflash 5d-R Very Important Tips For consistent exposures with your digital camera and Qflash. • Always do a custom white balance before shooting • When shooting TTL use Aperture or Shutter priority or Manual camera modes •...

  • Page 11: Common Features

    No Flash 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.

  • Page 12: Basic Options

    QFT5D INSTRUCTIONS 10/5/06 7.5 Auto Focus Assist The D/Dw/Dw-R series QTTL Adapters will project a beam whenever the camera is having difficulty focusing due to low light conditions. A local Qflash must be connected for this feature. Turn the auto focus assist switch of the QTTL Adapter to on ( Always turn the auto focus assist switch off ( ) under any of the following conditions:...
  • Page 13 QFT5D INSTRUCTIONS 10/5/06 10:27 AM Page 13 (optional Bare Bulb Enhancers QF62Bs and QF62Bg) and TELE (for optional QF63B Tele photo reflector). The reflectors must be repositioned manually. Notes: When using QF62B s/g the manual parameters are accurate only for an open area.
  • Page 14 QFT5D INSTRUCTIONS 10/5/06 8.2.2 Manual mode Qflash Compensation This procedure will calibrate Qflash to an incident light flash meter you use and trust. Note that only incident light measure- ments are reliable for manual exposure settings. 1. Place the Qflash 10 feet from the incident light flash meter facing Qflash.
  • Page 15 QFT5D INSTRUCTIONS 10/5/06 5. Fire Qflash. Push the the Option play appears. 6. Use the Set G and Up J button to increase light output (if flash meter reads less than F 8.0), or the Down L button to decrease light output (if flash meter reads more than F 8.0).

  • Page 16: Manual Mode Operation

    QFT5D INSTRUCTIONS 10/5/06 10:27 AM Page 16 9. MANUAL MODE OPERATION The camera exposure may be set to any mode, and Qflash will emit the fixed amount of light shown on its display. 9.1 Manual Mode with sync only connection Power, F/number, ISO are all user adjustable.
  • Page 17 QFT5D INSTRUCTIONS 10/5/06 10:27 AM Page 17 9.2 Manual mode with QTTL adapter connection With a QTTL adapter the camera controls the f/# and ISO shown on the display - you cannot change it on Qflash. The camera also selects its shut- ter speed consistent with flash exposure.

  • Page 18: Automatic Mode Operation

    QFT5D INSTRUCTIONS 10/5/06 Reminder: If the distance to the subject changes (you move in for a head shot, or move out for a full length) you must change the flash distance readout by changing the power setting. 10. AUTOMATIC MODE OPERATION The preferred setup for Auto Mode is to connect Qflash to a camera with a QTTL (D, Dw, or Dw-R series) Adapter.
  • Page 19 QFT5D INSTRUCTIONS 10/5/06 10:27 AM Page 19 10.2 Auto mode exposure indications There are three types of exposure indications. The display will blink either OK, Over, or Undr. The display will also indicate how much over or under the last exposure was, from +3 stops to -3 stops. If an arrow appears then the exposure error is more than 3 stops (for example -3 If activated in Options (Section 8.2) the Speaker will sound after a flash.
  • Page 20 QFT5D INSTRUCTIONS 10/5/06 Error messages will appear if you choose a fill ratio which is out of range of the flash. The error indications are: “OUT OF RANGE - DECREASE FILL OR F#” For example, the camera is set to F16 and QTTL fill flash is set to +2 stops. Either decrease the f/# on the camera or decrease the fill flash ratio on the QTTL adapter.
  • Page 21 QFT5D INSTRUCTIONS 10/5/06 10.5 Setting the Sensor Limit: button to bring up this menu. Push Set G once. The sen- Press Option sor limit will blink. Use Up J/Down L buttons to change the sensor limit. The available limits are: ∞...
  • Page 22 QFT5D INSTRUCTIONS 10/5/06 10:27 AM Page 22 10.7 Using the Sensor Limit The flash Sensor Limit function essentially cuts down on the distance that Qflash attempts to illuminate. See the examples shown below. Open field The subject is located 15 feet from the camera.

  • Page 23: Ttl And Qttl Mode Operation

    QFT5D INSTRUCTIONS 10/5/06 10:27 AM Page 23 11. TTL and QTTL MODE OPERATION TTL Mode TTL 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 the camera with a compatible QF series Adapter.

  • Page 24: Stroboscopic Mode Operation

    QFT5D INSTRUCTIONS 10/5/06 12. STROBOSCOPIC MODE OPERATION Press the Set G to cycle through Frequency, Number of Flashes, and Strobo Power, in that order. Connect a sync cord or any Quantum QF, D, Dw, or Dw-R series Adapter to the camera. After the flash has finished firing a confirmation message will be displayed.

  • Page 25: Wireless Qflash Operation

    QFT5D INSTRUCTIONS 10/5/06 10:27 AM Page 25 Your Qflash is factory preset with several Programs (which you are free to change). To view them, press Mode I, then Up J/Down L until you see the Program mode displayed, like above. After the “P” stops blinking, press the Up J/Down L buttons to switch to the next higher, or lower program number.
  • Page 26 Group R1, Group R2. Any number of Qflashes can be employed in each of the 3 groups. For example, an on-camera flash could be set 1.3 stops down (Local), two main flashes on the left to +1 stop (Group R1), and a hairlight to –2 stops from the camera TTL exposure (Group R2).
  • Page 27 Continue setting all the Remote Qflashes to one of the three Groups. There is no limit to the number of Qflashes in each Group. 14.2.2 A Local, on-camera flash is required Press Mode I, then Up J/Down L until “QTTLwR” appears in the dis- play.
  • Page 28 14.3.1 A local, on-camera flash is optional. To change the linked value Press the Set G button once. Use the Up J/Down L buttons to select the desired option. To change the Fill value use the Fill dial located on top of the QTTL adapter.
  • Page 29 QFT5D INSTRUCTIONS 10/5/06 14.4 Wireless Control Mode Wireless Control mode can achieve the most control over wireless Remote Qflashes. From the camera position you can change the modes, settings, as well as the fill ratios, of Wireless Groups R1 and R2. Wireless Control mode has the disadvantage, however, of being slower to react than QTTLwR mode.
  • Page 30 QFT5D INSTRUCTIONS 10/5/06 14.4.2 Set up the Remote Qflash Groups Any number of Remote Qflashes may be used. Set each the Mode of each Remote to either Wireless Group R1 or R2, or Linked to Local, using the Mode I and Up J/Down L controls on each Remote Qflash. The displays on the Remote Qflashes will update when the word...
  • Page 31 QFT5D INSTRUCTIONS 10/5/06 10:27 AM Page 31 14.5 Available Modes and Features of Qflash Wireless Operation In addition to the setups described in Section 14.1, 14.2 and 14.3, other combination of modes are possible for Local and Remote Qlfashes. In the table below, pay particular attention to the models of FreeXWires and QTTL adapters required to achieve the results in the chart.
  • Page 32 QFT5D INSTRUCTIONS 10/5/06 14.6 SYNC only setup By employing this type of setup each Qflash operates independently of the others. This is the simplest and most straightforward way of using multi- ple, wireless Qflashes. For independent Qflash operation the Qflashes must be in Manual, Auto (Auto Fill), or Strobo.

  • Page 33: Wired Control Mode

    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.
  • Page 34 QFT5D INSTRUCTIONS 10/5/06 The displays of the two Remote Qflashes will automatically change to R1 and R2. 15.2 Select the Mode and settings for all flashes Always select the settings you desire for the Control Qflash first. Those settings determine the choices you have for the Remotes. •...

  • Page 35: Typical Lighting Situations

    QFT5D INSTRUCTIONS 10/5/06 16. TYPICAL LIGHTING SITUATIONS This section covers some typical lighting situations that photographers find themselves in. Here is how Qflash can help. 16.1 Portrait Setting up a 3:1 portrait ratio (or any other ratio) has always been time consuming.
  • Page 36 QFT5D INSTRUCTIONS 10/5/06 16.2 Wireless lighting ratios made easy When using multiple lights to light a subject it’s very easy to set up a light- ing ratio between the Main and Fill lights. The ratio can be set from –3 stops to +3 stops.

  • Page 37: Customer Service

    10/5/06 11. CUSTOMER SERVICE Having any trouble in using your Quantum product? We are here to help. Mail, call, fax, or email our Service Department: Service Department Quantum Instruments 10 Commerce Drive Hauppauge, NY 11788 Tel: (631) 656-7400 Website: www.qtm.com Troubleshooting tips are available at www.qtm.com, Support, Customer...
  • Page 38 QFT5D INSTRUCTIONS 10/5/06 Qflash ACCESSORIES QFT2/X2 QFT2d/X2d QF68 SOFTBOX 10:27 AM Page 38 QF63T / QF36X REMOTE FLASH HEAD QFT4d/X4d QFT5d/X5d QF69 FOLDING SOFT BOX & HOT SPOT REDUCER...
  • Page 39 QFT5D INSTRUCTIONS 10/5/06 10:27 AM Page 39 OTHER QUANTUM PRODUCTS TURBO 2X2 TURBO COMPACT QNEXUS FW7Q TURBO SC FREE WIRE RADIO SLAVE ™...
  • Page 40 QFT5D INSTRUCTIONS 10/5/06 10:27 AM Page 40 Quantum Instruments, Inc 10 Commerce Drive, Hauppauge NY 11788-3968 USA Tel: 1-631-656-7400 Fax: 1-631-656-7410 www.qtm.com P635...

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