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Setting <Multi> 

1

stroboscopic flash.

● 

Press <

MODE

> button so  

   that <      

MULTI

> is 

   displayed.

          ● Setting the stroboscopic 

             flash. (Page 38)

-  43  -

-  44  -

Slave Unit Setting

2

● 

Set the V860IIS that to be  

   controlled as the wireless 

  

   slave unit. (Page 42)

    

     

● The slave unit can be set 

            

as

 A/B/C

Check the communication 

3

channel

● 

If the master unit and 

   slave unit(s) are set to a 

   different channel, set them 

   to the same channel. 

   (Page 42)

Position the camera and 

4

flashes

 Position the camera and 

   flashes as the picture 

   shows. (Page 40)

Check that the flash is 

5

ready

 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 

             1 second intervals. 

Check the flash operation

6

● 

Press the master unit’s  

   Test Button<    >

.

          ●

 Then, the slave unit will 

             fire. If not, adjust the slave 

             unit’s angle toward the 

             master unit and distance 

             from the master unit.

The slave unit might be out of order or fire an unwanted flash 

due to the nearby fluorescent lamp or computer screen.

 

If the slave unit’s auto power off function is workable, press 

the master unit’s test button to power it on. Please note that 

test firing is unavailable during the camera’s regular 

metering time.

 

The effective time of slave auto power off is changeable. 

(C.Fn-Sv APOT/ Page 49)

 

By making some settings, the auto AF-assist transmitter will 

not blink after the slave unit’s flash ready indicator is 

lightened. (C.Fn-AF/ Page 49)

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 36

About Master Unit

Use two or more master units. By preparing several cameras that 

with master units flash attached, cameras can be changed in 

shooting while keeping the same lighting source (slave unit).

5. M: Wireless Flash Shooting with Manual Flash

This describes wireless (multiple shooting) using manual flash. You 

can shoot with a different flash output setting for each slave unit 

(firing group). Set all parameters on the master unit.

Gr

Setting the flash mode to 

1

<M>

● 

Press Function Button 4 

            <         > to choose groups. 

             Then, press Function  

             Button 3 < 

MODE

 > to set 

             the flash to M mode.

Setting flash output

2

 

When choosing the group, 

             press Function Button 2 

             <           > to select the 

             power output. Turn the 

             Select Dial to set the flash 

             output of the groups. 

             Press the <

SET

> button 

             to confirm.

Taking the picture

3

● 

Each group fires at the set 

   flash ratio.

6. 

Multi: Manual Wireless Flash Shooting

Press the <

SET

> button to 

2

confirm.

Autoflash Shooting with One Slave Unit

4. TTL: Fully Automatic Wireless Flash Shooting

Master Unit Setting

1

● 

Attach a V860IIS camera 

   flash on the camera and 

   set it as the master unit. 

   (Page 42)

          ● 

M/A/B/C

 can be set as 

             

TTL

 mode independently.

Summary of Contents for V860IIS

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Page 2: ...ture with good even lighting Support with firmware upgrade Foreword 27 28 Always keep this product dry Do not use in rain or in damp conditions Do not disassemble Should repairs become necessary this...

Page 3: ...lash Shooting with Manual Flash Multi Wireless Flash Shooting with Manual Flash Other Applications Wireless Control Function Sync Triggering Auto Focus Assist Beam Bounce Flash Creating a Catchlight Z...

Page 4: ...d the LCD panel illuminated M Manual flash Manual flash output 3 Multi Flash Multi Stroboscopic flash Number of flashes Flash frequency SYNC 01 Catchlight Panel 02 Built in Wide Panel 03 Flash Head 04...

Page 5: ...tery by using the standard battery charger Cautions 1 Do not short circuit 2 Do not expose to rain or immerse into water This battery is not water proof 3 Keep out of reach of children 4 No over 24 ho...

Page 6: ...attery pack is securely loaded in the flash Check the battery level indication on the LCD panel to see the remaining battery level Battery Level Indication 3 grids 2 grids 1 grid Blank grid Blinking T...

Page 7: ...h speed mode and is displayed Set the flash frequency and 3flash times Press Function Button 3 to select the flash times Turn the Select Dial to set the number Press Function Button 4 to select the fl...

Page 8: ...ss Settings You can switch between normal flash and wireless flash For normal flash shooting be sure to set the wireless setting to OFF The backlight turns green 2 now Note In the master unit mode CTR...

Page 9: ...sure to set the wireless setting to OFF Press button so that 1 is displayed on the LCD panel If MULTI is displayed it means Multi mode is ON The backlight turns green 2 now Even with multiple slave u...

Page 10: ...nk after the slave unit s flash ready indicator is lightened C Fn AF Page 49 Using Fully Automatic Wireless Flash The FEC and other settings that set on the master unit will also be appeared on the sl...

Page 11: ...can press the camera shutter release button to trigger the flash You can also hold the transmit end at hand to control your off camera flash For full instructions on the use of FT series remote contr...

Page 12: ...flash head straight ahead and then upward by 90 The catchlight will not appear if you swing the flash head left or right For best catchlight effect stay 1 5m 4 9ft away from the subject 47 48 ZOOM Set...

Page 13: ...After 30 continuous flashes allow a rest time of at least 10 minutes If you fire more than 30 continuous flashes and then fire more flashes in short intervals the inner over temperature protection fu...

Page 14: ...it has the flash coverage between 20 and 200mm which fits medium format cameras Pull the wide panel out to extend the flash coverage Model Type Compatible Cameras Guide No 1 1 output 200mm Flash Cover...

Page 15: ...dify this table are retained Shut down the device immediately should abnormal operation be detected Avoid sudden impacts and the product should be dedusted regularly It is normal for the flash tube to...

Page 16: ...installed and used in accordance with the instructions may cause harmful interference to radio communications However there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installati...

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