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Quantum Instruments Qflash Trio QF8 Operating Instructions Manual

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  • 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...
  • Page 4 Flash Display Symbols The top portion of the display contains information relating to the status of the internal radio, and the options that are set on the flash. See Section 8 for setting the radio and Section 9 for setting the options. Note : in some modes the radio mode will be set automatically.

  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    Radio to Transmit (Tx) or Receive (Rx) automatically. We encourage you to start pushing buttons and explore the operation of the Trio. Older Qflash models will work with some of the Trio modes and can also be upgraded to increase their compatibility with the new Trio. Visit www.qtm.com to download instructions for using older model Qflashes...

  • Page 6: Warnings

    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 7: Advanced Features Summary

    2. Press and hold any button on the Trio. 3. Turn Turbo ON. 4. The Qflash will display a reset message and some soft key options See section 9.1 for display of reset message. RESET ALL - will restore all the factory settings.
  • Page 8 4.2 Inserting the Flash Tube Match the red dot on the base of the flash tube with the red dot in the socket of Qflash. Push the flash tube in until it is seated snugly into the socket. Excessive force is not required.
  • Page 9 4.5 Connecting Trio to a Camera Loosen Shoe lock until metal “foot” protrudes fully. Slide Trio into camera hot shoe. Tighten shoe lock wheel 4.6 Powering the Trio 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.

  • Page 10: Basic Navigation

    5. Basic Navigation This Section explains how to maneuver your way around the Trio The Left (-) and Right (+) buttons have two functions. 1. When a selection or setting is highlighted on the display the Left (-) and Right (+) buttons will change that selection or setting.

  • Page 11: Radio Set Up

    6. Soft keys There are four soft keys located under the display. The function of these soft keys will change based on user operation. To change the function of the soft keys use the Left (-) and Right (+) buttons when no selection or setting is highlighted on the display. The soft keys assignment will change to the next available one.

  • Page 12: Choosing The Right Mode

    On-camera modes : QTTL, Auto Fill, QTTL Ratio, Advanced Multi Off-camera modes : Remote Auto, Remote Groups 1 and 2, Remote Linked to Local Qflash Either on- & off-camera modes: Manual, Auto The following pages contain a description of each mode and its operation.
  • Page 13 F5.6. Note : Requires some knowledge of how auto flash exposure works. Remote exposure setting will be the same for all remotes, when Remote is set to Linked to Local Qflash.
  • Page 14 Qflash / Trio. Benefits : Allows for ratios between remote flashes without entering the more complex Advanced Multi mode. Remote Qflash / Trio must be set Remote Group (RG) mode. Note : Slower response, not good for action shots.
  • Page 15 If the local Qflash is in QTTL mode then the exposure on the Remote will match the output of the local Qflash. If the local Qflash is in Auto, the Remote Trio can be set 2 stops above or 3 stops below the local flash.
  • Page 16 Remote Auto Light output is controlled by the sensor located on the front of the remote Qflash. F number and ISO information are sent to the flash from the camera. Use this mode if you want a remote flash to have the dedication of a TTL flash, but the simplicity of the automatic sensor.

  • Page 17: Radio Set Up

    A remote Trio will fire when local flash sends a sync signal. Local flash can also control exposure of Trio set to RX. Local flash can be a Trio, a Qflash 5d-R using an FW9T or FW10w, or a QTTL adapter with an FW9T. LINK / QTTL Trio will send a sync signal plus exposure control signals to remotes.

  • Page 18: Options

    9. Options Press the OPT (options) soft key to enter the options set up menus. There are four options menus to select from. To exit the set up menu press the MODE/OK or SET buttons Use the LEFT (-) or RIGHT (+) arrows to select the options menu that contains the option you want to change.
  • Page 19 The choices are NORM (for the reflector supplied with Qflash), DIFF (for diffusers supplied with Qflash, optional QF67A Dome diffuser, QF68 Soft Box, or QF69 Mini Soft Box), BBE (optional Bare Bulb Enhancers QF62Bs and QF62Bg) .
  • Page 20 9.2.2 Lock Buttons Turning this option on will lock out the buttons and prevent any accidental changing of settings. To unlock the Trio Press the outer two soft keys when prompted. 9.2.3 P1 – P8 lock This options prevents accidental changes to your P1 through P8 settings in Program mode.
  • Page 21 3. Turn the Trio on, set the mode to Auto (A) and change the f/ number to F8.0 4. Set the film speed (iso) on the Qflash and the flash meter to the same value.
  • Page 22 3. Turn the Trio on, set mode to manual (M) and change the manual power setting to 1/8. 4. Set the film speed (iso) on the Qflash and the flash meter to the same value. 5.Change the F number on the flash until the distance shown in the display is 10 feet.

  • Page 23: Q Qttl Mode

    Or the radio can be used to control the light output of remote Qflashes, set radio QTTL. The remote flash can be another Trio in RL mode or a Qflash model 5d-R set to Linked to Local with an FW7Q, FW8R or FW10w.

  • Page 24: A Automatic Mode

    Or the radio can be used to control the light output of remote Qflashes. Set radio to LINK. The remote flash can be another Trio in RL mode or a Qflash model 5d-R set to Linked to Local with an FW7Q, FW8R, or FW10w.
  • Page 25 “beeps” for “Undr” or “Over”. 11.5 Auto Sensor Limit Setting Qflash to Auto mode makes picture taking fast and easy. However, an automatic flash has a flaw: the sensor on the flash expects the subject to be wide, flat, and to fill the view of the sensor. A person standing against a wall fits this description;...
  • Page 26 11.6 Using the Auto Sensor Limit The flash Sensor Limit function essentially cuts down on the distance that Qflash attempts to illuminate. When using Sensor Limit it is no longer necessary for the subject to be centered in the frame, as long as the subject is in the Sensor Limit.

  • Page 27: Af Auto Fill Mode

    Or the radio can be used to control the light output of remote Qflashes, set radio to LINK. The remote flash can be another Trio in RL mode or a Qflash model 5d-R set to Linked to Local with an FW7Q, FW8R, or FW10w.

  • Page 28: Qr Qttl Ratio Mode

    The remote Qflashes may be : 1. A Trio set to RG mode, Remote Group R1 or Remote Group R2. 2. A Qflash model 5d-R with a FW7Q or FW8R or FW10w, set to either Wireless Remote Group R1 or Wireless Remote Group R2.

  • Page 29: M Manual Mode

    Or the radio can be used to control the light output of remote Qflashes, set radio to LINK. The remote flash can be another Trio in RL mode or a Qflash model 5d-R set to Linked to Local with an FW7Q, FW8R, or FW10w.
  • Page 30 The Trio allows for easy manual shooting without metering. Above is an example of how this is accomplished. In this example Qflash will produce an F8.0 at the subject (8 ft), and it will be quickly accomplished without metering. The F number and Film speed will come from your camera, adjust the power setting until the Qflash distance shown matches the subject distance as closely as possible.
  • Page 31 1. A Trio in any mode, the radio of the local Trio must be set to LINK or QTTL. 2. A Qflash 5d-R in any mode with an FW9T or FW10w. The TTL feature / switch must be turned on, see your FW instructions for turning the TTL feature on.

  • Page 32: Ra Remote Auto Wireless Mode

    1. A Trio in any mode, the radio of the local Trio must be set to LINK or QTTL. 2. A Qflash 5d-R in any mode with an FW9T or FW10w. The TTL feature / switch must be turned on, see your FW instructions for turning the TTL feature on.

  • Page 33: Rg Remote Group Mode

    Groups R1 and R2 would be done on the display of the local flash. 3. A Trio (or 5d-R) is set to any other mode, then the remote Trio set to Group R1 and R2 would default to Linked to local Qflash, and produce the same exposure as the local flash.

  • Page 34: Am Advanced Multi Mode

    Remote flashes. See section 8.0 for setting the Channel and Zones on the Trio. The Remote flashes can be another Trio or a Qflash model 5d-R with an FW10w, FW8R, or FW7Q. The Remote flash must be set to one of the three following groups, Group L, Group R1, or Group R2.

  • Page 35: Prgm Program Mode

    The Program mode allows you to store your favorite settings and set-ups and then quickly recall them just by pressing the soft keys. You can program up to 8 Qflash set-ups of Manual, Auto, or TTL operation, including settings for all parameters.

  • Page 36: Updating The Trio

    20. Updating the Trio Quantum Instruments is always expanding the capabilities of its products to meet the demands of newer cameras. As new features are added to the TRIO, Quantum will post these updates on it’s website. The TRIO can be updated right from your home PC computer using the included USB cable.

  • Page 37: Customer Service

    21. Customer service Having any trouble 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 Troubleshooting tips are available at www.qtm.com, Support, Customer Support, FAQ.
  • Page 38 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 QF63B telephoto reflector –...
  • Page 39 Other Quantum Products FREE X WIRE PILOT QNEXUS FW7Q TURBO 2X2 TURBO TURBO SC COMPACT...
  • Page 40 0678 Declaration of Conformity: 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 Inc. 10 Commerce Drive, Hauppauge NY 11788-3968 USA Tel: 1-631-656-7400 Fax: 1-631-656-7410 www.qtm.com...

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