3.5.3 Sync type
F,
R, HSS
There are three settings for the sync.
F – Front curtain sync
Flash fires just after the shutter opens.
R – Rear curtain sync
Flash fires just before the shutter closes.
HSS – high speed sync
Canon users – Select HSS if you want to enable High Speed Sync on your camera
Nikon users – High Speed Sync will be automatically selected when your shutter speed is set
above 250
Notes about using High Speed Sync
HSS can be used when the remotes (R1 / R2 / R3) are in Man or QTTL modes. If any of the
remotes are in Auto or Auto Fill mode HSS will be disabled.
HSS is not supported when using a Qflash 5d-R as one of the remotes.
3.5.4 Lock Buttons
Turning this option on will lock out the buttons and prevent any accidental changing of settings.
To unlock the Pilot Press the outer two soft keys when prompted.
3.5.5 Audible Low Battery
The Pilot will sound an audible warning when the battery is low.
3.5.6 Test Sequence TS
With this feature set to
Sequence
the remotes will fire one group at a time with each press of the
Fire
button.
You can use this setting if you want to check the exposures of each of the groups.
4. Choosing the right mode
To select a the mode of a remote flash, press the
SELECT
button until the mode of the remote
flash you wish to change is highlighted.
Once the mode is highlighted use the
Left (-)
Å
and
Right (+)
Æ
buttons to change the mode.
Each mode has a unique setting that can be used to control the exposure.
To change the settings of a remote flash, press the
SELECT
button until the setting of the
remote flash you wish to change is highlighted.
Once the setting is highlighted use the
Left (-)
Å
and
Right (+)
Æ
buttons to change that setting.
Below is a list of modes, their uses and the setting used in that mode.
4.1 QTTL
QTTL mode uses the exposure system built into the camera. You may offset exposure by 2
stops above or 3 stops below camera setting.
Use this mode if you want the camera to control the exposure of the remote flash.
When two or more remote flashes are set to QTTL it is possible to set up TTL ratios using the
cameras built in exposure metering system.
Canon users please note
: Not possible to ratio remote flash exposures unless R1 is set to QTTL
mode.
4.1.1 QTTL mode setting
In QTTL mode you can set the exposure of the remote flash from 3 stops below to 2 stops above
the camera setting.
When there are two or more remote flashes set to QTTL mode, you can use this setting to set up
TTL ratios.
Note: When using this mode, the remote may display either
QTTLwR
or
Linked to Local
Qflash
.
4.2 Auto
Light output is controlled by the sensor located on the front of the remote flash. F number is set
by the user. ISO is sent from the camera.
Use this mode if you want to set the F number and use the sensor to control the exposure.
Note
: Be mindful of flash location. Auto mode uses light reflected from the subject to control
exposure. If camera and remote flash are located different distances from the subject, exposure
at the position will differ from exposure at the flash position.
4.2.1 Auto mode setting
In Auto mode you can set F number of the remote. The ISO information comes from the camera.
4.3 A.Fill (Auto Fill)
Light output is controlled by the sensor located on the front of the flash. Both F number and ISO
are sent from the camera. User can set the amount of Fill.
The Fill can be set 2 stops above or 3 stops below camera setting.
Use this mode is you want the sensor to control the exposure, and the exposure to be a fixed
amount above or below the camera setting.
