Quantum Qflash Trio QF8 Operating Instructions Manual Download Page 7

 
 
 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

4.2  Inserting the Flash Tube 

Match  the  red  dot  on  the  base  of  the  flash  tube  with  the  red  dot  in  the 
socket of Qflash.  Push the flash tube in until it is seated snugly into the 
socket.  Excessive force is not required. 
 
Replace  the  flash  tube  only  with  Quantum  type  QF30  or  QF30uv  for 
Qflash  model  T5d  /  T5d-R.    Other  flash  tubes  will  not  provide  proper 
exposure, may not work at all, or they may damage the Qflash. 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 
 
 

 

 

 

 

4.3  Reflectors and Bare Bulb 
 

Reflectors are secured by the locking 
ring near the base of the reflector.  
Rotate the ring in the directions 
shown in the diagram to loosen or 
tighten the reflectors.   
 
When inserting a reflector, first slowly  
rotate it until the notch in the reflector  
“drops” fully into  head of the Qflash.   
Then tighten the locking ring.  If you  
do not let the reflector drop fully into 
the Qflash before locking it, the 
reflector may become loose during 
use. 

 

Tighten Reflector 
Locking Ring

 

The “normal” QF60 reflector is supplied with Trio.  Other light 
modifiers are available as options from your dealer. 
 

 

Reflector / modifiers 

Approx. 
Angle 

Guide No. for ISO 200 

Normal QF60 

55 

150ft / 49m 

QF60 w/flat diffuser 

90 

100ft / 30m 

QF67A Dome diffuser 

120 

80ft / 26m 

QF62Bs/g Bare Bulb 
Reflector 

180 

62ft / 27m 

QF63B Tele Reflector 

20 

322ft / 98m 

QF 68 Soft Box 
QF69 Mini Soft Box 

170 

62ft / 27m 

 
 

 
 

 
 

 
 

RELEASE 
BUTTON

 

4.4  Bounce and Swivel Head 

The head position is locked and  
can be changed with a single  
button (see diagram).  Press and  
hold this button, then adjust the  
head to the desired position.   
Release the button, and slightly  
move the head until it “clicks” and  
locks the head into the vertical  
and horizontal planes. 
 

 

Summary of Contents for Qflash Trio QF8

Page 1: ...Qflash Trio QF8 Shoe Mount Digital Flash Operating Instructions Quantum Instruments Designed and manufactured in the USA...

Page 2: ...Shoe lock wheel Auto Sensor Auto Focus Assist Light USB Flash Indicator Power Cable Input Reflector Locking Ring Reflector Flash Tube...

Page 3: ...1 Flash Indicator Reflector Locking Ring Release Button Reflector...

Page 4: ...will enhance your lighting control when used with Qflash 5d R and FreeXWire FW7Q FW8R FW9T and FW10w While powerful and extremely versatile the operation of the Trio is intuitive and straightforward M...

Page 5: ...A PROFESSIONAL INSTRUMENT KEEP AWAY FROM CHILDREN TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT EXPOSE QFLASH TO RAIN OR MOISTURE 4 CAUTION RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN The lightning flash with a...

Page 6: ...tion 9 1 for display of reset message RESET ALL will restore all the factory settings KEEP P1 P8 will keep your stored Program modes but reset everything else to factory settings EXIT will exit the re...

Page 7: ...to head of the Qflash Then tighten the locking ring If you do not let the reflector drop fully into the Qflash before locking it the reflector may become loose during use Tighten Reflector Locking Rin...

Page 8: ...Plug the Trio power cable into the flash then into the output connection of the power pack If a Check Turbo message appears on the Trio display turn off the Turbo wait one second and turn it on again...

Page 9: ...S Fire Test fire flash Set button Highlights the settings on the display that you wish to change Each time you press the Set button it will cycle through the available settings MODE OK SET RCV R1 CH4...

Page 10: ...unique lighting each group may be set to a different exposure setting Setting the exposure of each group can be done through the TRIO PILOT or CoPilot in the hot shoe of the camera or at the remote f...

Page 11: ...ps below camera setting Use this mode if you want the camera to control the exposure See Section 8 1 for details AFILL AUTO Light output is controlled by the sensor located on the front of Trio Use th...

Page 12: ...is highlighted Use the soft key located at the bottom left of the display to turn on the ratio feature Once the ratio flash feature is turned on you can control the exposure of remote groups R1 and R...

Page 13: ...ote groups are used for setting the mode and exposure of remote flashes independent of each other Mode and exposure of a Remote Group can be controlled by a TRIO Pilot or CoPilot located in the hot sh...

Page 14: ...ight that is reflected from the subject When the subject has no background someone standing in an open field The sensor will tend to overexpose the subject Sensor limit will correct this by instructin...

Page 15: ...the TRIO Pilot or CoPilot located in the hot shoe of the camera to trigger the remote flash This is the default setting of the TRIO For remote groups in AFILL exposure mode exposure is controlled by...

Page 16: ...override the camera settings and enter an independent F number and ISO To override the default settingset the F ISO to FLASH in the options menu 8 2 2 Remote Groups Select R1 R2 or R3 Remote Group Re...

Page 17: ...shown Option Menu 1 9 1 Flash Turning this option on will lock out the buttons and prevent any accidental changing of settings To unlock the Trio Press the outer two soft keys when prompted 9 2 P1 P8...

Page 18: ...dicators The green Flash Indicators on either side of the Trio give visual indication that a flash fired weather the exposure was good over under or no flash indicating that the flash did not fire You...

Page 19: ...erating mode for the TRIO Set your desired exposure mode QTTL AFILL AUTO or MANUAL Select whether the flash will be used ON CAMERA or as a REMOTE PreSet The TRIO allows you to store up to eight of you...

Page 20: ...osure mode of R1 Remote Exposure mode of R2 Remote To change any setting or exposure mode press the SET button until the setting you want to change is highlighted Use the Left and Right buttons to adj...

Page 21: ...pment For fastest repair time you may pre approve repairs up to the limit of 140 plus shipping with your credit card We will bill only for the actual costs up to the limit If repair costs exceed your...

Page 22: ...g QF62Bs bare bulb enhancer silver QF62Bg bare bulb enhancer gold QF63B telephoto reflector incl QF63s QF63s flash tube spacer for QF63 QF64 diffusing UV filter kit QF65 clear UV filter kit QF66 color...

Page 23: ...Other Quantum Products TURBO 2X2 PILOT FREE X WIRE FW7Q QNEXUS TURBO SC TURBO COMPACT...

Page 24: ...m P641 3 0678 Declaration of Conformity Quantum Instruments Inc declares that Qflash Trio satisfies all the technical regulations applicable to the product within the scope of Council Directive 1999 e...

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