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QFT5D INSTRUCTIONS 10/5/06 10:27 AM Page 1
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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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QFT5D INSTRUCTIONS 10/5/06 10:27 AM Page 2 Reflector Lock Ring M Open Flash (Test) Mode ButtonI ■ Option Button Set ButtonG Modeling Light ● L Down Button Flash Up Button J Indicator
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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
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QFT5D INSTRUCTIONS 10/5/06 10:27 AM Page 5 TABLE OF CONTENTS Section Description 1.0 Introduction 2.0 Warnings 3.0 Advanced Features Summary 4.0 Features available with QTTL (D, Dw, Dw-R series) Adapters 5.0 Getting Started 6.0 Basic Navigation 7.0 Common Features 8.0 Basic Options 9.0 Manual Mode Operation 10.0 Automatic Mode Operation 11.0 TTL and QTTL Mode Operation 12.0 Stroboscopic Mode Operation 13.0 Program Mode Operation 14.0 Wireless Qflash Operation 15.0 Wired Cont
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QFT5D INSTRUCTIONS 10/5/06 10:27 AM 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!! • DO NOT TOUCH THE FLASH TUBE SOCKET WITH METAL OBJECTS!! • THIS IS A PROFESSIONAL INSTRUMENT. KEEP AWAY FROM CHILDREN!! • DO NOT ATTEMPT TO OPEN THE FLASH UNIT! DANGEROUS HIGH VOLTAGE INSIDE!! • Repairs can be made only by a qualifie
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QFT5D INSTRUCTIONS 10/5/06 10:27 AM 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. 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 fro
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QFT5D INSTRUCTIONS 10/5/06 10:27 AM 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. Replace the flash tube only with Quantum type QF30 or QF30uv for Qflash model T5d / T5d-R. Qflash model X5d / X5d-R requires QF32 or QF32uv flash tubes. Other flash tubes will not provide proper exposure, may n
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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. The instructions below describe mounting to both of these brackets and to other manufacturers brackets, light stands, and tripods. Two types of 1/4-20 fasteners screw/knob and a friction pad are sup
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QFT5D INSTRUCTIONS 10/5/06 10:27 AM 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 • When shooting TTL use Aperture or Shutter priority or Manual camera modes • Set your metering area to center weight, partial metering instead of matrix or multi-spot metering. •Your Qflash provides 150 watt-seconds of power com
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QFT5D INSTRUCTIONS 10/5/06 10:27 AM 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. Many cameras will automatically switch the shutter to the camera pre-defined flash sync speed. 7.2 Display, Speaker, and Indicator
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QFT5D INSTRUCTIONS 10/5/06 10:27 AM 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 conditions: When no Qflash is connected; When using Qflash models, T, T2, X or X2. These models
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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. In medium and small rooms the very widely dispersed light will bounce off nearby walls and increase exposure. A practical solution when using QF62B in small rooms is to meter the light, or use Auto, TTL, or QTTL mod
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QFT5D INSTRUCTIONS 10/5/06 10:27 AM 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. 1. Place the Qflash 10 feet from the incident light flash meter facing Qflash. 2. The area surrounding the meter and flash should be similar to the shooting environment you usually work in. For example, in a large hall, there will be
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QFT5D INSTRUCTIONS 10/5/06 10:27 AM Page 15 5. Fire Qflash. Push the the Option ■ button, until the compensation dis play appears. 6. Use the SetG and UpJ button to increase light output (if flash meter reads less than F 8.0), or the DownL button to decrease light output (if flash meter reads more than F 8.0). The light output can be increased or decreased by as much as 2 stops in 1/3 steps. 8.3 Option Menu 3 FW7Q Zone Control This option menu is only available when a FW7Q is attached to
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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. The SetG button will cycle through them in that order. Power settings are adjustable in 1/3 steps from full power to 1/64th power like this: 1/1, 1/1-, 1/2+, 1/2 ,1/2- …… 1/32, 1/32-, 1/64+, 1/64. Using ISO and Aperture setti
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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. The camera exposure may be set to manual, aperture or shutter priority. The power level is set on the Qflash. Qflash will emit the fixed amount of light shown on its display, and the distance shown corresponds to the su
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QFT5D INSTRUCTIONS 10/5/06 10:27 AM 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. 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. Then, the ISO and f/# settings of the camera are set and displayed on the Qflash panel. Qflash will display “Auto Fill” indicat
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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. The audible signal is one “beep” for “OK and re
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QFT5D INSTRUCTIONS 10/5/06 10:27 AM 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. “OUT OF RANGE - INCREASE FILL OR F#” For example, the camera is set to F2.8 and QTTL fill flash is set to –3 stops. Increase t
