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Westcott FJ80 II Series User Manual

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FJ80 II Series Touchscreen Speedlight
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v 1.2.0
10/17/2022

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  • Page 1 FJ80 II Series Touchscreen Speedlight User Manual v 1.2.0 10/17/2022...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Contents Contents Introduction Components (Included) Important things to know before starting… Reviewing Firmware Files TTL ±3 Flash Exposure Compensation Canon Continuous Mode FJ80 II Speedlight: Overview FJ80 II Speedlight: LCD Display & Menus FJ80 II Speedlight: Warnings Caution Dual-Stage Heat Protection System FJ80 II Speedlight: Firmware Updates FJ80 II Speedlight: Getting Started Charging the FJ80 II Lithium Polymer Battery...
  • Page 3 Selectable Digital Touchscreen Buttons FJ80 II Speedlight: CLIENT Wireless Operation Enable CLIENT Mode Group SLP (Sleep) Mode [CLIENT] Selectable Digital Touchscreen Buttons Full-stop Increments in Manual Mode with the FJ Wireless Trigger FJ80 II Speedlight: SYNC Functions Enabling Front or Rear Curtain Sync Enabling ‘HSS (High-speed Sync)’...

  • Page 4: Introduction

    One last thing, and this is the important one. Don’t forget that Westcott HQ is based in Maumee, OH, and our team’s available to answer your questions, Monday-Friday 9 am-5 pm ET. We also have a community of loyal Westcott users who are ready to share their tips and tricks via the Westcott Lighting Community on Facebook during the week or on the weekend.

  • Page 5: Components (Included)

    Important things to know before starting… Reviewing Firmware Files Firmware updates will be made available on the Westcott Firmware Update page: (https://www.westcott.com/firmware.) Firmware updates often improve the overall performance of the device or allows for minor updates to the GUI of the FJ Wireless product. Please review ALL documentation included with each firmware download to ensure all of the necessary preparation steps...

  • Page 6: Fj80 Ii Speedlight: Overview

    FJ80 II Speedlight: Overview...

  • Page 7: Fj80 Ii Speedlight: Lcd Display & Menus

    FJ80 II Speedlight: LCD Display & Menus...

  • Page 8: Fj80 Ii Speedlight: Warnings

    ● Only use the FJ80 II Speedlight with compatible FJ80 mounts, brackets, modifiers, and/or accessories. ● Do not attempt to disassemble or modify any Westcott products. Contact Westcott for assistance. ● The operating temperature range is 14°~122°F / -10~50°C). Dual-Stage Heat Protection System The FJ80 II is equipped with a self-monitoring system ensuring safe operation during continued full-power use during a short timeframe.

  • Page 9: Fj80 Ii Speedlight: Firmware Updates

    The FJ80 II Speedlight is designed with a USB-C port to allow for firmware updates only. Future firmware updates will result in performance enhancements, modified menu options, and improved menu layouts. Please visit https://www.westcott.com/firmware to confirm your speedlight has the latest firmware before using it.

  • Page 10: Reattaching The Fj80 Ii Lithium Polymer Battery

    Reattaching the FJ80 II Lithium Polymer Battery Reattach the FJ80 II Battery to the speedlight by aligning the gold contacts on the back of the battery to the contacts on the FJ80 II battery port. Gently press the battery into the battery well until it clicks into place.

  • Page 11: Fj80 Ii Speedlight: Attaching & Removing Accessories

    FJ80 II Speedlight: Attaching & Removing Accessories Mounting & Removing the FJ80 II Cold Shoe Stand Slide the metal base of the FJ80 II into the cold shoe stand with the touchscreen facing the same direction as the channel opening on the back of the shoe stand. 2.

  • Page 12: Fj80 Ii Speedlight: Speedlight On-Camera Operation

    FJ80 II Speedlight: Speedlight On-camera Operation Enable SPEEDLIGHT Mode Quick-press the physical Home button to return to the Main Menu on the display. 2. Quick-press the digital Speedlight button on the Main Menu to enter Speedlight Mode. 3. Adjust the speedlight settings using one of the following methods: a.

  • Page 13: Fj80 Ii Speedlight: Host Wireless Operation

    1/200th of a second. Please note that the HSS functionality is dependent on whether your camera is listed on the compatibility chart on https://www.westcott.com/wireless-compatibility. NOTE: AF Assist Beam functionality is not compatible with all cameras. Review your camera’s owner’s manual and familiarize yourself with the settings that need to be adjusted to take advantage of this feature with compatible cameras.

  • Page 14: Fj80 Ii Speedlight: Client Wireless Operation

    Middle Section ● Group Selections: [A-F] ● MODE Function Button: [Manual (M), SLP, TTL] ● TTL Exposure: [+3.0] | Manual Exposure: [1.0 ~ 9.0] ● Modeling Lamp Control Button: [OFF [0] - [3]] ○ NOTE: The Modeling Lamp Control Button for each group serves two functions for assigned HOST and CLIENT units;...

  • Page 15: Group Slp (Sleep) Mode [Client]

    Group SLP (Sleep) Mode [CLIENT] FJ Wireless Flashes can be placed into SLP (sleep) mode from any FJ transmitter. This disables the unit’s ability to flash while other flash groups continue operating normally. Determine the Group [A-F] that the FJ Wireless Flash Device is assigned to. 2.

  • Page 16: Fj80 Ii Speedlight: Sync Functions

    FJ80 II Speedlight: SYNC Functions Enabling Front or Rear Curtain Sync Front or Rear Curtain Sync is ideal in normal scenarios and when color consistency (5500°K ±200), full-power output (80 Ws), and the fastest recycling are essential. Press the Sync selection button repeatedly until three arrows appear in the white square at the top right of the screen.

  • Page 17: Freeze Sync Flash Durations

    Freeze Sync Flash Durations ● Flash Duration (t0.1) ○ Normal: 1/550~1/17,100s ○ Freeze: 1/680~1/31,000s ● Flash Duration (t0.5) ○ Normal: 1/1,2400~1/31,700s ○ Freeze: 1/2130~1/55,600s FJ80 II Speedlight: ZOOM Control FJ80 Series: Remote ZOOM Control [Single Group] Please refer to your Remote ZOOM section in your FJ Wireless Trigger manual to learn how to use this feature.

  • Page 18: Page 3: Camera Brand Control Selections

    ● RT ID# Options: [OFF, ON] [00-99] ● Freeze Options: [ON, OFF] ● Display Options: [DECIMAL, FRACTION] ● AF Options: [ON, OFF] ● Language Options: [English, French (coming soon), Spanish (coming soon)] ● Factory Reset Page 3: Camera Brand Control Selections While in the Settings Menu screen, quick-press the UP or DOWN arrows to locate page 3.

  • Page 19: Fj80 Ii Speedlight: Technical Specifications

    FJ80 II Speedlight: Technical Specifications FJ80 II: Speedlight Maximum Power (Ws) 80 Ws Energy Range (Power Output) 9 f-stop (0.3Ws to 80 Ws) Flash Duration (t0.1) Normal: 1/550-17,100s Freeze: 1/680-31,000s Flash Duration (t0.5) Normal: 1/2400-31,700s Freeze: 1/2130-55,600s Recycle Time .05s - 1.5s (DC Battery) Color Temperature Stability Normal/TTL/HSS: 5500K±200 Freeze: 5500K -±600K (E.R.
  • Page 20 Charger Voltage 12.6V Continuous Discharge Current Charge Current ≤ 1.5A Charge Temperature 50° to 113° F / 10° to 45° C Discharge Temperature 14° to 122° F / -10° to 50° C Flashes Per Charge 500+ at Full Power Recharge Time ~2 hours Battery Charge Cycles 300 (@80% after 300)

  • Page 21: Warranty Information

    Warranty Period, at its option and to the extent permitted by law, Westcott will either (1) repair the defect at no charge, using new or refurbished replacement parts, or (2) exchange the product with a product that is new or which has been manufactured from new or serviceable used parts and is at least functionally equivalent to the original product.

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