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- Page 1 QFT5D P635A 1.11_QFT5D P635A 1/11/12 1:50 PM 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 P635A 1.11_QFT5D P635A 1/11/12 1:50 PM Page 2 Reflector Lock Ring Open Flash (Test) Mode Button Option Button Set Button Modeling Light Video Light when reflector set to RING Down Button Up Button Flash Indicator...
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- Page 4 QFT5D P635A 1.11_QFT5D P635A 1/11/12 1:51 PM Page 4 Flash Display Symbols Speaker Flash indicator LEDs On solid - Flash ready Blinking - Flash recycling Front curtain sync Rear curtain syns Reflector no diffusers Bare bulb reflector Reflector with diffusing disks, wide angle dome, or soft box Telephoto reflector Auto sensor limit turned off...
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Page 5: Table Of Contents
QFT5D P635A 1.11_QFT5D P635A 1/11/12 1:51 PM Page 5 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... -
Page 6: Advanced Features Summary
QFT5D P635A 1.11_QFT5D P635A 1/11/12 1:51 PM Page 6 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!! •... -
Page 7: Features Available With Qttl (D, Dw, Dw-R Series) Adapters
QFT5D P635A 1.11_QFT5D P635A 1/11/12 1:51 PM Page 7 4. FEATURES AVAILABLE WITH QTTL (D, Dw, Dw-R SERIES) ADAPTERS Quantum’s QTTL ® adapters provide a dedicated link between Qflash 5d-R series and popular digital and film cameras. Wireless multiple ratio TTL - with Dw-R series Adapters & FreeXWires, remote Qflashes can be set to ratios of the camera’s TTL metering system. -
Page 8: Getting Started
QFT5D P635A 1.11_QFT5D P635A 1/11/12 1:51 PM Page 8 5. GETTING STARTED 5.1 Inserting the Flash Tube Match the red dot on the base of the flash tube with the red dot in the sock- et of Qflash. Push the flash tube in until it is seated snugly into the socket. Excessive force is not required. - Page 9 QFT5D P635A 1.11_QFT5D P635A 1/11/12 1:51 PM 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.
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Page 10: Basic Navigation
QFT5D P635A 1.11_QFT5D P635A 1/11/12 1:51 PM Page 10 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 •... -
Page 11: Common Features
QFT5D P635A 1.11_QFT5D P635A 1/11/12 1:51 PM Page 11 7. COMMON FEATURES 7.1 Flash Ready The Flash Ready indicator will blink while Qflash is recycling. It will stop blinking once the flash is ready to fire again, and the speaker will beep. If flash readiness is supported by the camera, then an LED or flash sym- bol will appear in the viewfinder when the flash is ready. -
Page 12: Basic Options
QFT5D P635A 1.11_QFT5D P635A 1/11/12 1:51 PM Page 12 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... - Page 13 QFT5D P635A 1.11_QFT5D P635A 1/11/12 1:51 PM Page 13 (optional Bare Bulb Enhancers QF62Bs and QF62Bg), TELE (for optional QF63B Tele photo reflector) and RING (for optional QF26 ring light). Notes: When using QF62B s/g the manual parameters are accurate only for an open area.
- Page 14 QFT5D P635A 1.11_QFT5D P635A 1/11/12 1:51 PM Page 14 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.
- Page 15 QFT5D P635A 1.11_QFT5D P635A 1/11/12 1:51 PM Page 15 5. Fire Qflash. Push the the Option button, until the compensation dis play appears. 6. Use the Set u 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).
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Page 16: Manual Mode Operation
QFT5D P635A 1.11_QFT5D P635A 1/11/12 1:51 PM 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 P635A 1.11_QFT5D P635A 1/11/12 1:51 PM 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.
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Page 18: Automatic Mode Operation
QFT5D P635A 1.11_QFT5D P635A 1/11/12 1:51 PM Page 18 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. - Page 19 QFT5D P635A 1.11_QFT5D P635A 1/11/12 1:51 PM 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.
- Page 20 QFT5D P635A 1.11_QFT5D P635A 1/11/12 1:51 PM Page 20 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 P635A 1.11_QFT5D P635A 1/11/12 1:51 PM Page 21 10.5 Setting the Sensor Limit: button to bring up this menu. Push Set u once. The sen- Press Option sor limit will blink. Use Up J/Down L buttons to change the sensor limit. The available limits are: - No limit placed on sensor distance 20ft / 6m,...
- Page 22 QFT5D P635A 1.11_QFT5D P635A 1/11/12 1:51 PM 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.
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Page 23: Ttl And Qttl Mode Operation
QFT5D P635A 1.11_QFT5D P635A 1/11/12 1:51 PM 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 P635A 1.11_QFT5D P635A 1/11/12 1:51 PM Page 24 12. STROBOSCOPIC MODE OPERATION Press the Set u 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. -
Page 25: Wireless Qflash Operation
QFT5D P635A 1.11_QFT5D P635A 1/11/12 1:51 PM 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 QFT5D P635A 1.11_QFT5D P635A 1/11/12 1:51 PM Page 26 14.1 QTTLw - Wireless TTL mode QTTLw mode gives exposure control of all Qflashes to your camera’s pre- flash evaluative TTL metering system. Both Local (on-camera) and Remote Qflashes will produce the same exposure. The Fill ratio can be adjusted on the QTTL adapter (or on the camera, if available).
- Page 27 QFT5D P635A 1.11_QFT5D P635A 1/11/12 1:51 PM Page 27 Set the camera modes: Choose manual, aperture priority, or shutter pri- ority on your camera. Program mode may be selected, although the cam- era will make decisions that reduce your control. 14.2.1 Always set up the Remote Qflash(s) first Connect a FreeXWire receiver to the remote Qflash(s).
- Page 28 QFT5D P635A 1.11_QFT5D P635A 1/11/12 1:51 PM Page 28 14.3 Wireless Auto Fill Wireless Auto Fill mode has several useful features. It can add light ratio capability to non-TTL cameras. With digital cameras Auto Fill mode can decrease the delay between shutter release and image capture, compared to the camera system’s TTL control.
- Page 29 QFT5D P635A 1.11_QFT5D P635A 1/11/12 1:51 PM Page 29 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 P635A 1.11_QFT5D P635A 1/11/12 1:51 PM Page 30 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.
- Page 31 QFT5D P635A 1.11_QFT5D P635A 1/11/12 1:51 PM 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 P635A 1.11_QFT5D P635A 1/11/12 1:51 PM Page 32 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.
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Page 33: Wired Control Mode
QFT5D P635A 1.11_QFT5D P635A 1/11/12 1:51 PM Page 33 15. WIRED CONTROL MODE Qflash’s Wired Control Mode is a versatile tool for precise lighting control. One Qflash is designated as the “Control”, and from its panel the photog- rapher can change the modes or settings on one or two “Remote” Qflashes. - Page 34 QFT5D P635A 1.11_QFT5D P635A 1/11/12 1:51 PM Page 34 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.
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Page 35: Typical Lighting Situations
QFT5D P635A 1.11_QFT5D P635A 1/11/12 1:51 PM Page 35 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 P635A 1.11_QFT5D P635A 1/11/12 1:51 PM Page 36 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 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 Fax: (631) 656-7410 Website: www.qtm.com...
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