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Other Wireless Control Features
R1 Wireless Control Function
The flash unit is designed with a R1 Wireless Control Port so
that you can wirelessly adjust the power level of the flash and
the flash triggering from a non R2
transmitter.
To control the flash wirelessly, you
need a Flashpoint R1 Transmitter and
Receiver Set for the Zoom Flash (FT-16S)
FPLFSMZLRR.
Insert the receiver into the Wireless
Control Port on the flash and insert the
transmitter into the camera hot shoe.
Settings made on the hotshoe-mounted
transmitter will be wirelessly communi-
cated to the flash. Then you can press
the camera shutter release button to
trigger the flash. You can also hold the transmitter in your hand
to control your off-camera flash.
Sync Triggering
The Sync Cord Jack is a Φ3.5mm plug. Insert a trigger plug into
the socket and the flash will be fired synchronously with the
camera’s PC socket.
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 the desired angle.
For full instructions on the use of R1 series remote control,
see its user manual.
•
If the wall or ceiling is too far away, the bounced flash
might be too weak and result in underexposure.
•
The wall or ceiling should be a plain, white color with good
reflectance. If the bounce surface is not white, a color cast
may appear in the picture.
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