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4.3.1 A.Fill mode setting

In the Auto Fill (A.Fill) mode you can set the exposure of the remote flash from 3 stops below to 2
stops above the camera setting.

Note : The F number displayed on the remote flash will be the result of the Cameras F number
and the A.Fill setting.  For example, if the camera is set to F8.0 and the A.Fill setting is –1, the
remote flash will display F5.6.

4.4  Man (Manual)

Light output is controlled by fixed power output of flash.

Use this mode if you want the most accurate and repeatable exposures possible.

4.4.1  Man mode setting

In Manual mode the power can be adjusted from 1/64 to 1/1 in third stop increments.

4.5  LINK

Light output is controlled by the sensor located on the Pilot.  The F number and ISO information
comes from the camera.

This mode provides the accuracy of the Auto setting while eliminating the need to worry about
flash placement.  No matter where the flash is placed the sensor located on the Pilot will ensure
that the correct exposure reaches the camera.

4.5.1 LINK mode setting

You can set the light output 3 stops below or 2 stops above the camera setting.

Note : There is only one LINK setting possible.  If you have two or more remote flashes in LINK
mode they will share the same LINK setting.

4.6  OFF

Prevent the remote flash from firing.

5.   Setting up a remote 5D-R

Qflash model 5d-R requires a Free X Wire receiver model FW7Q or FW8R.

If you are using an FW8R then you will also need an FW31 cable to connect the FW8R to the
Qflash.

Step 1
After connecting the Free X Wire to the Qflash.  Connect the Qflash to a Turbo, Turbo SC, or
Turbo 2x2 and turn the power on.

Step 2
Set the channel on the Free X Wire to the channel you will be using on the Pilot.

Turn all four zones 

on.

Step 3
Change the mode of the Qflash to 

Wireless Group 1

 

or Wireless Group 2.  

Note :  Qflash 5d-R

does not support 

R3

.

You may set up many flashes within a group.  All flashes within a group will be set identically
from the Pilot.

There is no limit to the number of flashes for a group.

Step 4
Once you are done setting up the remotes, turn on the Pilot.

The Pilot will send mode and setting information to the remote flashes.

Note :
HSS is not supported when using a Qflash 5d-R as one of the remotes. Make sure that this
option is turned OFF.

6.   Setting up a remote TRIO

Step 1
Connect the TRIO to a Turbo, Turbo SC, or Turbo 2x2 and turn the power on.

Step 2
Set the channel on the Free X Wire to the channel you will be using on the Pilot.

Step 3
Change the mode of the Qflash to 

Remote Group 1, Remote Group 2, 

or 

 Remote Group 3.

Note :  If your TRIO does not support 

R3

 visit www.qtm.com for the latest TRIO software.

You may set up many flashes within a group.  All flashes within a group will be set identically
from the Pilot.

There is no limit to the number of flashes for a group.

Step 4
Once you are done setting up the remotes, turn on the Pilot.

The Pilot will send mode and setting information to the remote flashes.

HSS is automatically selected for remotes.  There is no need to select the HSS option.

Summary of Contents for Qflash Pilot QF9

Page 1: ...7web English Qflash Pilot QF9 Shoe Mount Wireless Radio Commander for Qflash 5d R and TRIO Operating Instructions Quantum Instruments Designed and manufactured in the USA CANADA 3707A QFPILOT FCC ID C...

Page 2: ...user to control up to three remote flash groups A flash group may contain one or more flashes The Pilot is compatible with Qflash series TRIO and Qflash 5d R 3d R with FreeXWire models FW7Q FW8R FW9T...

Page 3: ...to factory settings EXIT will exit the reset menu without changes You can also reset the PILOT in the OPTIONS menu See Section 7 2 3 Connecting PILOT to a Camera Loosen Shoe lock until metal foot pro...

Page 4: ...era setting Linked 1 03 This mode uses the sensor located on the front of the PILOT The F number and ISO come from the camera However you can set the remote flash from 3 stops below to 2 stops above t...

Page 5: ...tting 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...

Page 6: ...R then you will also need an FW31 cable to connect the FW8R to the Qflash Step 1 After connecting the Free X Wire to the Qflash Connect the Qflash to a Turbo Turbo SC or Turbo 2x2 and turn the power o...

Page 7: ...problem please be sure your problem is not caused by improper operating procedure or malfunctions in your other equipment Send all equipment carefully packaged and insured to our address above An esti...

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