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 High-Speed Sync

High Speed Sync (FP flash) enables the flash to synchronize with 

all camera shutter speeds. This is convenient when you want to 

use aperture priority for fill-flash portraits.

1

  Press Function Button 2 

< 

        

SYNC

 > so that <   >  is 

displayed.

2

  Check that <   > is displayed 

in the viewfinder.

•  If you set a shutter speed that is the same as or slower 

than the camera’s maximum flash sync speed, <   >  will 

not be displayed in the viewfinder.

•  With high-speed sync, the faster the shutter speed, the 

shorter the effective flash range.

•  To return to normal flash, press < 

        

SYNC

 > button again. 

Then <   > will disappear.

•  Multi flash mode cannot be set in high-speed sync mode.
•  Over-temperature protection may be activated after 15 

consecutive high-speed sync flashes.

  Second-Curtain  Sync

With a slow shutter speed, you can create a light train following 

the subject. The flash fires right before the shutter closes.

Press function button 4 

< 

        

SYNC

 > so that < 

 >  is 

displayed on the LCD panel.

Press function button 3 

       

1

<

          

 >. The icon <  

      

> 

and the exposure bracketing 
amount will be highlighted on 
the LCD panel.

Press < 

SET

 > button again 

3

to confirm the setting. Then 
your 

FEC

 and 

FEB

 settings 

are displayed on the LCD 
panel.

●

FEB will be cancelled after three photos are taken. 

●

 

For best results, set the camera drive mode to “single” and 
ensure the flash is ready before shooting.

●

 

FEB can be used with FEC and FEL.

           You can prevent the FEB from being cancelled 

automatically after three photos are taken. (C.Fn-
FEB ACL , Page 74)

           The FEB shooting sequence can be changed. (C.Fn-

FEB, Page 74)

C.Fn

FEB

Set the flash exposure 

2

compensation amount.

● 

Turn the Select Dial to set 
the amount.

● 

“0.3”means 1/3 step, 
“0.7”means 2/3 step.

C.Fn

FEL: Flash Exposure Lock

FEL

 

can lock the correct flash exposure setting for any part of the 

scene.  With  <

ETTL

>  displayed  on  the  LCD  panel,  press  the 

camera’s  <

FEL

>  button.  If  the  camera  does  not  have  the  <

FEL

> 

button, press the < 

*

 > button.

Focus the subject.

1

Press the <

FEL

> button.

2

● 

Aim the subject at the center of 

the viewfinder and press <

FEL

> 

button.

● 

The camera flash will fire a 

preflash and the required flash 

output for the subject is retained 

in memory.

● 

Each time the <

FEL

> button is 

pressed, a preflash will be fired 

and a new flash exposure 

setting will be locked.

●

 If the subject is too far away and underexposure, the <    > 

icon will blink in the viewfinder. Move closer to the subject 
and try the FE lock again.

●

 If <

ETTL

> is not displayed on the LCD panel, FE lock 

cannot be set.

●

 If the subject is too small, FE lock might not be very 

effective.

●

 If you set a shutter speed that is the same as or slower than 

the camera’s maximum flash sync speed, <      > will not be 
displayed in the viewfinder.

●

 With high-speed sync, the faster the shutter speed, the 

shorter the effective flash range. 

●

 To return to normal flash, press < 

        

 > button again. Then 

<      > will disappear.

●

 Multi flash mode cannot be set in high-speed sync mode.

●

 Over-temperature protection may be activated after 15 

consecutive high-speed sync flashes.

High-Speed Sync

High Speed Sync (FP flash) enables the flash to synchronize with all 
camera shutter speeds. This is convenient when you want to use 
aperture priority for fill-flash portraits.

       

Second-Curtain Sync

With a slow shutter speed, you can create a light train following the 
subject. The flash fires right before the shutter closes.

Press function button 4 <

           

> 

button so that <    

    

> is displayed 

on the LCD panel.

Press Function Button 2 

    

1

< 

          

> so that <  

     

 > is 

displayed.

Check that <

       

> is 

2

displayed in the viewfinder.

SYNC

SYNC

SYNC

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Press function button 3 

       

1

<

          

 >. The icon <  

      

> 

and the exposure bracketing 
amount will be highlighted on 
the LCD panel.

Press < 

SET

 > button again 

3

to confirm the setting. Then 
your 

FEC

 and 

FEB

 settings 

are displayed on the LCD 
panel.

●

FEB will be cancelled after three photos are taken. 

●

 

For best results, set the camera drive mode to “single” and 
ensure the flash is ready before shooting.

●

 

FEB can be used with FEC and FEL.

           You can prevent the FEB from being cancelled 

automatically after three photos are taken. (C.Fn-
FEB ACL , Page 74)

           The FEB shooting sequence can be changed. (C.Fn-

FEB, Page 74)

C.Fn

FEB

Set the flash exposure 

2

compensation amount.

● 

Turn the Select Dial to set 
the amount.

● 

“0.3”means 1/3 step, 
“0.7”means 2/3 step.

C.Fn

FEL: Flash Exposure Lock

FEL

 

can lock the correct flash exposure setting for any part of the 

scene.  With  <

ETTL

>  displayed  on  the  LCD  panel,  press  the 

camera’s  <

FEL

>  button.  If  the  camera  does  not  have  the  <

FEL

> 

button, press the < 

*

 > button.

Focus the subject.

1

Press the <

FEL

> button.

2

● 

Aim the subject at the center of 

the viewfinder and press <

FEL

> 

button.

● 

The camera flash will fire a 

preflash and the required flash 

output for the subject is retained 

in memory.

● 

Each time the <

FEL

> button is 

pressed, a preflash will be fired 

and a new flash exposure 

setting will be locked.

●

 If the subject is too far away and underexposure, the <    > 

icon will blink in the viewfinder. Move closer to the subject 
and try the FE lock again.

●

 If <

ETTL

> is not displayed on the LCD panel, FE lock 

cannot be set.

●

 If the subject is too small, FE lock might not be very 

effective.

●

 If you set a shutter speed that is the same as or slower than 

the camera’s maximum flash sync speed, <      > will not be 
displayed in the viewfinder.

●

 With high-speed sync, the faster the shutter speed, the 

shorter the effective flash range. 

●

 To return to normal flash, press < 

        

 > button again. Then 

<      > will disappear.

●

 Multi flash mode cannot be set in high-speed sync mode.

●

 Over-temperature protection may be activated after 15 

consecutive high-speed sync flashes.

High-Speed Sync

High Speed Sync (FP flash) enables the flash to synchronize with all 
camera shutter speeds. This is convenient when you want to use 
aperture priority for fill-flash portraits.

       

Second-Curtain Sync

With a slow shutter speed, you can create a light train following the 
subject. The flash fires right before the shutter closes.

Press function button 4 <

           

> 

button so that <    

    

> is displayed 

on the LCD panel.

Press Function Button 2 

    

1

< 

          

> so that <  

     

 > is 

displayed.

Check that <

       

> is 

2

displayed in the viewfinder.

SYNC

SYNC

SYNC

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Summary of Contents for CUlight FR 60C

Page 1: ...FR 60C for Canon 16x0_CUlight_FR60X_BDA_Canon englisch indd 45 24 10 2016 13 55 32 ...

Page 2: ...ash features GN60 m ISO 100 200mm 22 steps from 1 1 to 1 128 Fully support Canon E TTL II camera flash Workable as Master or Slave unit in a wireless flash group Use dot matrix LCD panel to make clear and convenient operations With built in 2 4GHz wireless remote system to support transmitting and receiving Provided multiple functions include HSS up to 1 8000s FEC FEB etc Stable consistency and co...

Page 3: ... especially those of babies within short distances Otherwise visual impairment may occur When taking pictures for babies keep the flash unit at least 1 meter 3 3 feet away from them Using bounce flash to reduce light intensity is also recommended Do not use the flash unit in the presence of flammable gases chemicals and other similar materials In certain cir cumstances these materials may be sensi...

Page 4: ...are used in this manual The Caution symbol gives supplemental information The Note symbol indicates a warning to prevent shooting problem Contents Foreword 46 For Your Safety 47 Contents 48 Contents 49 Name of Parts 50 Body 50 Control Panel 50 LCD Panel 51 LCD Panel in 5 Modes 52 What s in the Box of CUlight FR 60C 53 Separately Sold Accessories 53 16x0_CUlight_FR60X_BDA_Canon englisch indd 48 24 ...

Page 5: ...ion 71 1 Wireless Settings 71 2 Master Unit s Flash OFF 72 3 Setting the Communication Channel 72 4 ETTL Fully Automatic Wireless Flash Shooting 72 5 ETTL Use the Wireless Shooting of Flash Ratio 75 6 M Wireless Flash Shooting with Manual Flash 77 7 Multi Wireless Flash Shooting with Manual Flash 77 Other Applications 78 Sync Triggering 78 Modelling Flash 78 Auto Focus Assist Beam 78 Bounce Flash ...

Page 6: ... Slave Flash Ready Indicator 13 External Power Supply Socket Control Panel 15 MODE Mode Selection Button Lock button 16 R Wireless Selection Button 17 Select Dial 18 SET Set Button 19 ON OFF Power Switch 20 Test Button Flash Ready Indicator 21 Function Button 1 22 Function Button 2 23 Function Button 3 24 Function Button 4 RST SET 21 22 23 15 20 18 19 16 24 17 R 16x0_CUlight_FR60X_BDA_Canon englis...

Page 7: ...ce indicator display Effective flash range Page 56 Flash exposure se quence Page 56 Flash exposure bracketing The display will only show the settings currently applied The functions displayed above functions buttons 1 to 4 such as SYNC and change according to settings status When a button or dial is operated the LCD panel illuminated 2 M Manual Flash M Manual flash Manual flash output 3 Multi Flas...

Page 8: ...hooting Optic transmission wireless shooting Master unit flash ON Master unit flash OFF Firering group Master RATIO Flash ration Channel Slave Unit Slave icon Slave LCD Panel in 5 Modes Attached to the Camera Optical Transmission As a Master Unit Optical Transmission As a Slave Unit 16x0_CUlight_FR60X_BDA_Canon englisch indd 52 24 10 2016 13 55 34 ...

Page 9: ...ansmitter RT 500C 3 CUlight 2 4 GHz Receiver RR 500C 4 CUlight Power Pack PP 4500 5 CUlight Power Pack Battery B 4500 6 CUlight Power Pack Cable PC 150C 7 CUlight Softbox Kit with Flashgun Holder SB 40 40 Kit 8 CUlight Softbox Kit with Flashgun Holder SB 60 60 Kit 9 CUlight Light Stand LS 2000 216 cm 10 CUlight Light Stand LS 2500 308 cm 2 4G Radio Transmission As a Master Unit 2 4G Radio Transmis...

Page 10: ...of time Setting as a master flash it will turn the power off automatically after a certain period approx 90 seconds of idle use Pressing the camera shutter halfway or pressing any flash button will wake up the flash unit Setting as a slave flash it will enter sleep mode after a certain period adjustable 60 minutes by default of idle use Pressing any flash button will wake it up Disabling Auto Powe...

Page 11: ... amount to 0 3 Press SET button again to confirm the settings ff FEC Flash Exposure Compensation With FEC function this flash can adjust from 3 to 3 in 1 3rd stops It is useful in situations where minor adjusting of the TTL system is needed based on the environment Setting FEC Set the flash exposure 2 compensation amount Turn the Select Dial to set the amount 0 3 means 1 3 step 0 7 means 2 3 step ...

Page 12: ... C Fn FEL Flash Exposure Lock FEL can lock the correct flash exposure setting for any part of the scene With ETTL displayed on the LCD panel press the camera s FEL button If the camera does not have the FEL button press the button Focus the subject 1Press the FEL button 2 Aim the subject at the center of the viewfinder and press FEL button The camera flash will fire a preflash and the required fla...

Page 13: ...ve high speed sync flashes High Speed Sync High Speed Sync FP flash enables the flash to synchronize with all camera shutter speeds This is convenient when you want to use aperture priority for fill flash portraits Second Curtain Sync With a slow shutter speed you can create a light train following the subject The flash fires right before the shutter closes Press function button 4 button so that i...

Page 14: ...1 and S2 optic triggering is only available in M manual flash mode The flash output is adjustable from 1 1 full power to 1 128th power in 1 3rd stop increments To obtain a correct flash exposure use a hand held flash meter to determine the required flash output M Manual Flash Press MODE button so 1 that M is displayed Turn the Select Dial to choose 2 a desired flash output amount Press SET button ...

Page 15: ...of flashes will be limited as shown by the following table se unt to r 2 an te c Set the flash frequency and 3flash times Press button to select the item blinks Turn the Select Dial to set the number and press button again to confirm The next item to be set will blink After you finish the setting press SET button and all the settings will be displayed Multi Stroboscopic Flash With stroboscopic fla...

Page 16: ... an Image Zone mode the operations in this chapter are not available Set the camera s shooting mode to P Tv Av M B Creative Zone Mode The CUlight FR 60C attach to the camera is called the master unit and a CUlight FR 60C that is wirelessly controlled is called the slave unit You can also wirelessly control the CUlight FR 60C set as the slave unit with the transmitter CUlight RT 500C sold separatel...

Page 17: ... the conditions such as positioning of slave units the surrounding environment and whether conditions Wireless Multiple Flash Shooting You can divide the slave units into two or three groups and perform E TTL II autoflash while changing the flash ratio factor In addition you can set and shoot with a different flash mode for each firing group for up to 5 groups Auto Shooting with Two Slave Groups A...

Page 18: ...eing less affected by obstacles and not having to point the slave unit s wireless sensor toward the master unit The main functional differences are as follows Function Distance Channel A B C Power To be Disturbed Group Radio Transmission 100m 1 32 OFF 1 128 1 1 Hard A B C D E Optic Transmission 15m 1 4 1 128 1 1 Easy A B C There are four flash modes in this wireless radio transmis sion TTL M Multi...

Page 19: ...lash shooting be sure to set the wireless setting to OFF 56 R R ted or ws g MENU2 Slave Unit Setting Master Unit Setting Press button so that or are displayed on the LCD panel Press button so that or are displayed on the LCD panel 2 Master Unit s Flash OFF When the master unit is set to OFF only the slave units will fire a flash Press Function Button 4 so 1 that is displayed on the LCD panel Press...

Page 20: ...annel If the master unit and slave unit s are set to a different channel set them to the same channel Page 57 Position the camera and 4 flashes Position the camera and flashes as the picture shows Page 54 MENU3 CH 57 3 Setting the Communication Channel If there are other wireless flash systems nearby you can change the channel IDs to prevent signal interference The channel IDs of the master unit a...

Page 21: ...h ready indicator is lightened C Fn AF Page 81 e e s h e t Set the master unit s flash mode to ETTL For shooting ETTL will automatically be set for the slave unit Set the master unit flash firing as ON to fire a flash Check that the flash is 6ready Check that the master flash ready indicator is lightened When the slave flash ready indicator is ready the AF assist beam lighting area will blinks at ...

Page 22: ...O A B Press Function Button 2 RATIO so that RATIO A B is displayed Using Fully Automatic Wireless Flash The FEC and other settings that set on the master unit will also be appeared on the slave unit automatically The slave unit does not need any operation Use the following settings to make wireless flashes according to the same methods with normal flash shooting Flash Exposure Compensation Page 48...

Page 23: ...tion Button 2 Turn the Select Dial to set the amount of flash exposure compensation and press SET button to confirm A B C About Slave Group Control If three slave units are all set to A in terms of slave ID these slave units will be controlled as if they were one camera flash in slave group A When setting RATIO A B C group A B and C will fire a flash synchronously when setting RATIO A B group C wi...

Page 24: ... flash mode to M 2 Press MODE button so that M is displayed Set the manual flash output Page 51 MENU1 Gr 61 The flash ratio of 8 1 to 1 1 to 1 8 is equivalent to 3 1 to 1 1 to 1 3 1 2 step increment The details of the flash ratio settings are as follows 8 1 4 1 2 1 1 1 1 2 1 4 1 8 5 6 1 2 8 1 1 4 1 1 1 4 1 2 8 1 5 6 6 M Wireless Flash Shooting with Manual Flash This describes wireless multiple sho...

Page 25: ...nits Operate and set the slave units one by one While is displayed press Function Button 3 and select A B C D or E Set the firing group A B C D E for all the slave units MENU1 Gr 8 Gr Shooting with a Different Flash Mode for Each Group 62 8 Gr Shooting with a Different Flash Mode for Each Group When using an EOS digital camera released since 2012 such as the EOS 1DX except for EOS 1200D you can sh...

Page 26: ... flash mode and press SET Button to confirm When using the M mode set the flash output When using the ETTL mode set the flash exposure compensation amount as required Repeat step 4 to set the flash function of all groups Press Function Button 4 to return to the shooting ready state Take the picture 5 Each slave unit fires in the respective flash modes set Press Function Button 2 and select the fla...

Page 27: ...or are displayed on the LCD panel h t t s e e et d Wireless Flash Shooting Optic Transmission This product supports wireless flash application and functions as either a master or a slave unit As a master unit it can control Canon speedlites e g 580EXII 600EX RT via wireless As a slave unit it can receive wireless signals of Canon speedlites e g 580EXII 600EX RT and commanders of Canon cameras e g ...

Page 28: ...ntrol Canon speedlites e g 580EXII 600EX RT via wireless MENU3 CH ON OFF 65 MENU2 2 Master Unit s Flash OFF When the master unit is set to OFF only the slave units will fire a flash Press Function Button 4 so 1 that is displayed on the LCD panel Press Function Button 1 2 to control the ON OFF of the master unit The master unit flash firing is ON The master unit flash firing is OFF Even if the mast...

Page 29: ...s angle toward the master unit and distance from the master unit 66 e e Slave Unit Setting 2 Set the other camera flash as the wireless slave Unit As a slave unit TT685C can receive wireless signals of Canon speedlites e g 580EXII 600EX RT and commanders of Canon cameras e g 7D 60D 600D Check the communication 3channel If the master unit and slave unit s are set to a different channel set them to ...

Page 30: ... Page 59 Press Function Button 4 so that SYNC FEB are displayed Using Automatic Wireless Flash with Multiple Slave Units When stronger flash output or more convenient lighting operation is needed increase the number of slave units and set it as a single slave unit To add slave units use the same steps as setting automatic wireless flash with a single slave unit Any flash group can be set A B C Whe...

Page 31: ...ard exposure Setting the flash groups of 1slave unit Set the flash as slave unit Press Function Button 3 and choose A or B Set one slave unit as A the other as B Gr MENU 2 RATIO Setting 2 Step 2 to Step 4 are set on the master unit Press the Function Button 4 on the master unit so that is displayed MENU 2 Setting RATIO A B 3 Press Function Button 2 so that RATIO A B is displayed Setting flash rati...

Page 32: ...lave units will be controlled as if they were one camera flash in slave group A When setting RATIO A B C group A B and C will fire a flash synchronously when setting RATIO A B group C will not fire a flash If shooting under the situation that group C is toward the main shooting subject over exposure might occurred In some EOS film cameras that support E TTL autoflash you cannot perform multiple fl...

Page 33: ...tput of the groups Press SET button to confirm Taking the picture 4 Each group fires at the set flash ratio When ALL RATIO OFF is set set A B or C as the firing group for the slave units To fire multiple slave units with the same flash output select ALL RATIO OFF in step 2 Setting M Flash Mode You can directly operate the slave unit to manually set the manual flash or stroboscopic flash Setting th...

Page 34: ...fire the modeling flash 10 consecutive times allow at least 10 minutes break for the camera flash The modeling flash cannot be fired with the EOS 300 and Type B cameras Auto Focus Assist Beam In poorly lit or low contrast shooting environments the built in auto focus assist beam will automatically light on to make it eas ier for autofocus The beam will light up only when autofocus is difficult and...

Page 35: ...or right For best catchlight effect stay 1 5m 4 9ft away from the subject 72 Bounce Flash By pointing the flash head toward a wall or ceiling the flash will bounce off the surface before illuminating the subject This can soften shadows behind the subject for a more natural looking shot This is called bounce flash To set the bounce direction hold the flash head and turn it to a satisfying angle If ...

Page 36: ...tely 73 ZOOM Setting the Flash Coverage and Using the Wide Panel The flash coverage can be set automatically or manually It can be set to match the lens focal length from 20 mm to 200mm Also with the built in wide panel the flash coverage can be expanded for 14mm wide angle lenses In Manual Zoom mode press the ZOOM C FN button Turn the Select Dial to change the flash coverage If A is displayed the...

Page 37: ...60min 30min ON OFF Off in 12 sec Always off Always lighting 10 levels 1 Press Zm C Fn Backlight Custom Setting Button for 2 seconds or longer until C Fn menu is displayed The Ver x x in the top right corner refers to the software version 2 Select the Custom Function No Turn the Select Dial to select the Custom Function No 3 Change the Setting Press SET button and the Setting No blinks Turn the Sel...

Page 38: ...ustom Functions Flash function settings screen Flash C Fn settings screen Shutter syne FEB Flash exp comp Flash function settings E TTL II Flash firing E TTL II Flash mode 1st curtain Clear Speedlite Settings 3 2 1 0 1 2 3 3 2 1 0 1 2 3 Evaluative Enable 1 Flash C Fn settings Auto powe off 0 Enabled 1 Disabled 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 If flash exposure compensati...

Page 39: ...3 0 7 1 64 0 3 0 7 1 128 0 3 0 7 Number of Flashes 30 40 50 60 100 200 300 500 1000 Number of flashes that will activate over temperature protection in high speed sync triggering mode Power Output 1 1 1 2 0 3 0 7 1 4 0 3 0 7 1 8 0 3 0 7 1 16 0 3 0 7 1 32 0 3 0 7 1 64 0 3 0 7 1 128 0 3 0 7 Times 15 20 30 40 50 2 Other Protections The system provides real time protection to secure the device and you...

Page 40: ... depth of field preview button Periphery 0 6 5m 2 0 16 4 feet Ni MH batteries recommended or 4 LR6 alkaline batteries Approx 230 2500mA Ni MH batteries Approx 0 1 2 6 seconds eneloop Ni MH batteries of Panasonic Red LED indicator will light up when the flash is ready Hotshoe 3 5mm sync line Wireless control port Power off automatically after approx 90 seconds of idle operation 60 minutes if set as...

Page 41: ...ttery immediately The power turns off by itself After 90 seconds of idle operation auto power off took effect if the flash is set as master Press the shutter button halfway or press any flash button to wake up After 60 minutes or 30 minutes of idle operation the flash unit will enter sleep mode if it is set as slave Press any flash button to wake up Auto zoom does not work The camera flash is not ...

Page 42: ...ications or designs may not be reflected in this manual USB connection line is not included in this product The USB port is a standard Micro USB socket Common USB conncection line is applicable Compatible Camera Models This flash unit can be used on the following Canon EOS series camera models Camera models 5D Mark III 5D Mark II 6D 7D 60D 50D 40D 30D 650D 600D 550D 500D 450D 400D Digital 1100D 10...

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