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- Page 1 FREEWAVE CAPTAIN TTL TRIGGER USER MANUAL...
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
TABLE OF CONTENTS Introduction ............3 Connecting to a studio flash ......16 Flash trigger functions ........17 Features ..............4 Canon-specific functions ......18-19 Compatible devices ..........5 Nikon-specific functions ......20-21 Precautions ............6-7 Triggering the flash ..........22 Box contents ............8-9 Using as a remote shutter release .... -
Page 3: Introduction
THANK YOU FOR CHOOSING VELLO. The Vello FreeWave Captain wireless triggering Remote camera triggering is another ability of the Vello FreeWave Captain. This is helpful system is a multi-purpose 2.4 GHz 4-channel when a subject, such as wildlife, may be digital radio TTL system that empowers users difficult to approach. -
Page 4: Features
FEATURES TTL functionality for Nikon (VCTTL-N) Second-curtain sync: Allows you to or Canon (VCTTL-C) units: Designed create special effects and “after blur” to work seamlessly with your camera’s images. i-TTL or E-TTL system. Wake up: Remotely wake up your flash unit Adjustable TTL: Fine-tune your TTL settings. -
Page 5: Compatible Devices
COMPATIBLE DEVICES The Vello FreeWave Captain receiver is available in models for both Nikon i-TTL and Canon E-TTL cameras. The Nikon and Canon models are each compatible with the respective company’s TTL (through-the-lens) technology. To make full use of the FreeWave... -
Page 6: Precautions
PRECAUTIONS • Please read and follow these instructions • Keep out of reach of children. This device and keep this manual in a safe place. contains small parts which may pose a choking hazard. • There are no user-serviceable parts inside the devices. - Page 7 • Handle the units with care. • Make sure the item is intact and that there are no missing parts. • Do not use or leave the devices in conditions of extreme heat, severe cold, or • All photos are for illustrative purposes high humidity.
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Page 8: Box Contents
BOX CONTENTS Transmitter and Receiver Set Receiver Only (VCTTL-C and VCTTL-N) (VCTTL-CR and VCTTL-NR) • Transmitter • Receiver • Receiver • 2× AA batteries • 4× AA batteries • 3.5 mm to 3.5 mm studio flash cable • 3.5 mm to 3.5 mm studio flash cable • 3.5 mm to 1/4"... - Page 9 Also Included with Canon Set (VCTTL-C) VCTTL-C/N • Shutter Remote 2.5 mm to Canon 2.5 mm Shutter VCTTL-CR/NR Release Cable (RCC-C1) • Shutter Remote 2.5 mm to Canon 3-Pin Camera Shutter Release Cable (RCC-C2) Also Included With Nikon Set (VCTTL-N) • Shutter Remote 2.5 mm to Nikon 10-Pin Camera Shutter Release Cable (RCC-N1)
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Page 10: Overview
OVERVIEW Transmitter EV compensation buttons Shutter release test button 11. Battery compartment door Channel selector button LED indicator 12. Hot-shoe foot Function button Lanyard loop 13. Tightening screw LCD screen Flash test button 10. On/off switch Mini-USB port... - Page 11 Receiver Mini-USB port Shutter release test button 11. On/off switch 3.5 mm flash-trigger output LED indicator 12. Battery compartment door 2.5 mm shutter-release output Lanyard loop 13. Cold-shoe foot DC5V power port Channel selector switch 14. 1/4"-20 light-stand thread 10. Hot-shoe mount Flash test button 15.
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Page 12: Installing The Batteries & Turning On The Device
Once secured, reinstall the battery compartment door. To turn on the Vello FreeWave Captain transmitter or receiver, simply slide the on/ off switch to the ‘on’ position. Reverse this step to turn the device off. -
Page 13: Setting The Channels
SETTING THE CHANNELS The Vello FreeWave Captain transmitter and receiver can communicate with your choice of four separate channels, thereby allowing the photographer to shoot without interference from other shooters. To change the channel on the transmitter, turn on the device and press the channel... -
Page 14: Mounting The Transmitter
MOUNTING THE TRANSMITTER To wirelessly trigger your flash device using the Vello FreeWave Captain, the transmitter must be mounted on the camera’s hot shoe. With both devices turned off, slide the transmitter’s hot-shoe foot into the camera’s hot-shoe mount. Turn the transmitter’s tightening... -
Page 15: Mounting The Receiver
MOUNTING THE RECEIVER Note: Make sure your flash and FreeWave Captain are turned off before mounting. Mount the receiver to your tripod or stand via one of the two provided mounting options: 1. Threaded socket for a standard 1/4" screw mount. -
Page 16: Connecting To A Studio Flash
CONNECTING TO A STUDIO FLASH With all devices turned off, plug the 3.5 mm studio flash cable into the receiver’s flash [ port. Plug the other end into your studio flash. If your flash does not accept a 3.5 mm cable, attach the 1/4"... -
Page 17: Flash Trigger Functions
FLASH TRIGGER FUNCTIONS TTL EV Control Note: Remote flash units attached the Vello FreeWave Captain receiver need to be set to The Vello FreeWave Captain’s transmitter TTL EV 0 for proper TTL exposure control provides the user with the ability to manually by the Vello FreeWave Captain transmitter. -
Page 18: Canon-Specific Functions
To activate, set your transmitter to SCS To activate high-speed sync mode, set your mode by pushing the function [ transmitter to HSS mode by pushing the button until SCS appears on the Vello function [ ] button until HSS appears on FreeWave Captain’s LCD display. - Page 19 AF Illumination Control unit while this mode is initiated. Press and hold the function [ ] button for 2 On a Canon camera, the AF illumination seconds to disable the key-lock function. light is controlled by adjusting the settings Canon 1Dx Camera within your camera body.
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Page 20: Nikon-Specific Functions
NIKON-SPECIFIC FUNCTIONS High-Speed Sync (HSS) Control Second-Curtain Sync (SCS) Control High-speed sync (HSS) allows your camera Second-curtain sync (SCS) fires a flash at to set the shutter speed faster than a flash the end of an exposure (rather than at the would normally be able to fire in sync with. - Page 21 With your camera's AF illumination set to OFF, hold the function [ ] button for 2 the Vello FreeWave Captain will allow you to seconds to disable the key-lock function. turn the AF illumination of your flash on or off without going through the camera menu.
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Page 22: Triggering The Flash
TRIGGERING THE FLASH 1. With all devices turned off, connect 6. With your camera set to the desired mode and secure the transmitter to and settings, half-press the shutter release the camera by securing it to your on the camera to autofocus the camera. camera’s hot-shoe mount. -
Page 23: Using As A Remote Shutter Release
USING AS A REMOTE SHUTTER RELEASE Mounting the Receiver On-Camera To mount the receiver to your camera, slide the device into the camera’s hot- shoe mount. Turn the receiver's tightening ring to secure it to the camera. Connecting the Receiver to Your Camera Note: To use the FreeWave A wired connection is required to connect... -
Page 24: Triggering The Camera
TRIGGERING THE CAMERA | SINGLE-SHOT MODE 1. With all devices turned off, connect 6. Fully press the shutter release test [ and secure the receiver to the camera button on the transmitter to activate by plugging the 2.5 mm shutter release the camera’s shutter. - Page 25 TRIGGERING THE CAMERA | CONTINUOUS-SHOT MODE 1. With all devices turned off, connect and 5. Half-press the shutter release test secure the receiver to the camera by ] button on the transmitter to plugging the 2.5 mm shutter release cable autofocus the camera.
- Page 26 TRIGGERING THE CAMERA | BULB MODE 1. With all devices turned off, connect 6. Fully press and hold the shutter release and secure the receiver to the camera test [ ] button on the transmitter to by plugging the 2.5 mm shutter release open the camera’s shutter.
- Page 27 NOTE: When used as a remote shutter release, your camera to self-timer mode. the Vello FreeWave Captain will not fire a separately mounted remote flash in sync with the 4. Synchronize the channel selection camera, even when they are on the same channel.
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Page 28: Compatibility / Usb Upgrades / Fcc
USB UPGRADES Updates for the Vello FreeWave Captain will be available on the Vello website, at www.vellogear.com. To update your devices, download the update to your computer and connect the transmitter and receiver to it using the included USB to mini-USB cable. -
Page 29: Specifications
SPECIFICATIONS Receiver Transmitter Frequency 2.4 GHz 2.4 GHz Channels 4 channels 4 channels Operating Range Up to 300' (100 m) Up to 300' (100 m) Sync Speed 1/8000 maximum 1/8000 maximum Connections Hot-shoe foot, USB port Hot-shoe mount, USB port, 3.5 mm flash sync port, 2.5 mm shutter release port, 5 V DC power input, USB Port... -
Page 30: Troubleshooting
TROUBLESHOOTING Check that channels on all communicating Make sure that a communication confirmation devices are identical. When turning on appears on the LCD screen when sending a the unit, it is important to review and, if signal. necessary, reset the group selection. Verify that flash and camera equipment are If first choice of channel does not work, try operating properly. -
Page 31: Warranty
ONE-YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY This Vello product is warranted to the original purchaser to be free from defects in materials and workmanship under normal consumer use for a period of one (1) year from the original purchase date or thirty (30) days after replacement, whichever occurs later. - Page 32 www.vellogear.com © Copyright 2015 Gradus Group...
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