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Wireless Slave Mode (Wireless 2.4G SLAVE)

You can create 1 to 3 slave units and set a channel for each slave unit . When there 
are multiple slave units, please ensure that the slave units have the same channel 
as the master unit . 

Slave unit parameter setting 

Press the wireless option butten repeatedly until 2 .4G slave mode is shown on the 
display .   
1 .  Set the slave unit channel: Press the zoom button repeatedly until the number of 

channel is highlighted . Then rotate the dial to set the desired channel (1-16) .   

2 .  Set the slave unit group: Press the zoom button repeatedly until the group is 

highlighte . Then rotate the dial to set the desired group (A, B, C) . 

Note: 

The mode parameters and the focal length on the slave unit will be set by 

the master flash . 

Note: 

From the wireless transmitter the following modes can be received by the 

slave unit: E-TTL, iTTL, Manual, Multi, High Speed Sync .

Summary of Contents for Flash Unit 58F

Page 1: ...www rollei de Gebrauchsanweisung Instructions in German Deutsch French Spanish Italian Portuguese Blitzgerät 58F Flash Unit 58F ...

Page 2: ...Blitzgerät 58F Flash Unit 58F Gebrauchsanweisung 4 56 Manual instruction 57 110 Notice d utilisation 111 164 Instrucciones 165 218 Instruzioni 219 272 Instruções 273 226 ...

Page 3: ... wireless master mode Canon 78 2 4G wireless master mode Nikon 83 Wireless Slave Mode Wireless 2 4G SLAVE 87 Wireless master mode command Canon 88 Wireless Master Mode command Nikon 93 Wireless Instruction Mode SLAVE C SLAVE N 97 Light Sensing Mode 98 Multi Lighting Applications 99 2 4G Light Applications 99 Light Transmission Application 100 Wireless light sensing application S1 S2 101 Automatic ...

Page 4: ... exude from the battery which will damage the Flash Unit 7 Keep the Flash Unit and battery charger away from water such as the rain 8 Protect the Flash Unit from extremely hot or damp environment 9 Do not put the Flash Unit in the glove box of the car dashboard Do not put any light proof items before or on the reflection shield when the Flash Unit will be trigge red Please take care that there is ...

Page 5: ...ation channels 1 4 3 slave unit groups A B C Color Temperature Flash 5500K LED Colour Temperature 5500 200 k colour white LED Power 3W Flash Duration 1 200 seconds 1 20 000 seconds High Speed Synchronisation Up to 1 8 000 seconds Manual Flash Control 1 128 1 1 step 0 3 EV a total of 22 grade fine tune gear Peripheral Interface Hot shoe USB for firmware updates only Recycle Time 2 3 seconds Power 1...

Page 6: ...ODE button Test button flash charger indicator LCD Clear restore factory settings if both buttons are pressed at the same time High Speed Rear Curtain Sync Zoom Wireless parameter settings button Custom function settings button ON OFF switch Middle button Dial 1 1 10 11 12 13 14 2 3 4 5 6 7 9 8 2 9 10 11 12 13 14 3 4 5 6 7 8 ...

Page 7: ...61 Nomenclature Built in reflection plate Built in wide angle diffuser Flash head LED illuminator Flash sensor Battery cover Auto focus auxiliary lamp Hot shoe mount 8 4 4 3 3 7 2 2 6 6 8 7 1 1 5 5 ...

Page 8: ...VE account Custom function Overheating protection Aperture value Display flash frequency Low battery power Manual zoom Automatical zoom TTL mode Canon TTL mode Nikon mode Power regulation Power fine tuning Stroboscopic frequency setting TTL exposure compensation Wireless radio mode Light induction mode Flash mode MASTER flash ON MASTER flash OFF SLAVE flash Channel MASTER ...

Page 9: ...red light to assist focusing If this lamp disturbs the subject that should be shooted you can switch to manual focus M or to custom function Fn 08 This flash unit can be rotated up to 90 and donwards up to 7 Furthermore a hori zontal rotating from left to right and right to left by 180 is possible Rotating the flash to the ceiling or wall can make the images look more natural ...

Page 10: ... supply 11 1V Lithium battery included in the packaging Note Do not short circuit the battery positive and negative electrodes Do not disassemble the battery Do not immersed in the water or into the fire Charge only with the specified charger ...

Page 11: ...y sliding it in the direction of the arrow shown and open the battery compartment 2 Install the battery according to the Lithium battery mark arrow into the battery compartment Make sure that the battery contact is positioned correctly 3 Close the battery cover 1 2 3 ...

Page 12: ...the Flash Unit s mounting support into the hot shoe of your camera 3 Lock the Flash Unit Tighten the locking plate by rotating in the direction shown by the arrow 4 Detach the Flash Unit Rotate the locking plate up to the highest point than remove the Flash Unit from the hot shoe mount Note Make sure that the Flash Unit and camera are turned off Do not detach forcly the Flash Unit from the camera ...

Page 13: ...lash can be awaken by pressing any button If the flash unit is not in use for more than 30 minutes the flash will automatically shut down If the flash unit will not be used for a long period of time it is recommended to turn it off by the power switch and remove the batteries Before removing the batteries please make sure that the flash is turned off If the flash unit s capacitor is fully charged ...

Page 14: ...ould work automatically Select the Flash Mode Press the MODE button so often until the LCD shows TTL Set the Flash Exposure Compensation Value 1 Rotate the dial to set the exposure compensation Rotate it clockwise to increase the value and counter clock wise to decrease it The compensation value has a range of 3 0EV to 3 0EV 0EV 0 3EV 0 7EV 1 0EV 1 3EV 1 7EV 3 0EV 0EV 0 3EV 0 7EV 1 0EV 1 3EV 1 7EV...

Page 15: ...lash is ready Connect the Canon camera and set on the flash exposure value surrounded exposure If a Nikon camera is connected the flash exposure information will not be shown on the flash You need to refer to the camera settings FEB Setting Surrounded by Exposure Value effective for Canon cameras only Press the middle button to enter the settings of the exposure value 1 The exposure value can be a...

Page 16: ...e refer to the camera settings Flash Exposure Lock FEL FV The Flash Exposure Lock locks the correct flash exposure setting for any part of the scene When TTL is displayed on the panel please connect the flash to your camera correctly For Canon cameras press the FEL or AEL auto exposure lock button For Nikon cameras press FV button Then the flash will do a preflash and the camera will calculate the...

Page 17: ...tter speed to achieve standard exposure If the background is dark such as at night a slow sync speed will be used to obtain a standard exposure of both the main subject and background Use the MASTER flash for the standard exposure of your subject Use the slow shutter background exposure standards Since a slow shutter speed will be used for low light scenes using a tripod is recommended If the shut...

Page 18: ...1 128 0 3ev 1 128 0 7ev 1 32 1 1 Decrease 1 1 1 1 0 3ev 1 1 0 7ev 1 32 1 128 Stroboscopic Flash Mode Multi To properly use the Multi mode set the camera into Multi mode If the Multi mode is used a series of quick flashes will be emitted Therefore several flashes can be taken in one photo These lightning settings are often used when recording moving objects Please set the flash output power as requ...

Page 19: ...d counter clockwise to decrease the value The number of flahes can be set from 1 40 After the setting is done press the middle button to exit the setting Exposure power setting To adjust the power within the multi mode rotate the dial clockwise to increase and counterclockwise to decrease the value Note Using stroboscopic mode there is a formula to determine the shutter speed You can also choose a...

Page 20: ...With a slow shutter speed a light trail following the subject can be created Therefore the flash fires just before the shutter closes 1 If the flash unit is used with a Canon camera under ETTL or M mode If you want to use the high speed sync Rear curtain sync function correctly press the high speed sync button to open the corresponding function 2 If you are using a Nikon camera you cannot directly...

Page 21: ... should take an extra flash unit which has a master function and is connected by the hot shoe mount to the camera The master light will give the signal to the slave light to make it high speed sync b To achieve the high speed sync in slave n mode you can use the built in flash of the Nikon camera as the built in flash has the master function Open the Auto AP function in your camera and use the bui...

Page 22: ...h between the wireless modes Master 2 4G Canon Master 2 4G Nikon Slave 2 4G Master infrared Canon Master infrared Nikon Slave C Slave N S1 S2 and off If the master flash is used as main control unit the slave flash can be operated off the camera ENGLISH Master Canon 2 4G Master Nikon 2 4G SLAVE 2 4G mode Master Canon Master Nikon SLAVE C mode infrared mode infrared mode SLAVE N mode S1 mode S2 mod...

Page 23: ...ss the shutter but the flash will not fire as it is not connected You need to leave the slave mode first 2 In the wireless flash mode the focus indicator light flashes but it can be turned off in the custom settings Please note that if you want to use it again you need to activate this function 3 In the wireless slave mode the flash unit will not go into the standby mode as the flash is always wai...

Page 24: ...he master unit flash On Off Set the master flash Press the zoom button repe atedly until the icon is highlighted Rotate the dial to set the master flash If the following icon is shown on the display then the master flash is turned off If the following icon is shown on the display then the master flash is turned on Note The master flash and the slave unit will have the same modes The power of group...

Page 25: ...can set the output brightness for group A and B as well as the power compensation for group C 4 Set the flash light ratio Press the middle button until the flash light ratio is highlighted Rotate the dial to set the flash light ratio and all codes as shown in the table below 5 Set group C exposure compensation RATIO A B C Press the middle button until the group C exposure compensation is highligh ...

Page 26: ... RATIO A B C Select the flash ratio RATIO and all three slave unit groups will have the same bright output as the master flash Select RATIO A B and the groups A and B will flash and the power output of the units in group A and B can be adjusted on each single unit Select the flash light ratio RATIO A B C and all three groups will flash The power output can be adjusted on each single unit 4 Set the...

Page 27: ...wer output of the units in group A and B can be adjusted on each single unit Select the flash light ratio RATIO A B C and all three groups will flash The power output can be adjusted on each single unit 4 Set the flash frequency Press the middle button repeatedly until the frequency is highlighted Rotate the dial to set the frequency which is available from 1HZ to 199HZ After the value is set pres...

Page 28: ...up A Press the middle button repeatedly until the group B is highlighted Rotate the dial to adjust the power of group B Press the middle button repeatedly until the group C is highlighted Rotate the dial to adjust the power of group C 2 4G wireless master mode Nikon Wireless MASTER control mode wireless 2 4G MASTER Nikon Press the wireless option button repeatedly until master is shown on the disp...

Page 29: ...aster unit flash so that only the slave unit s flash is involved in the exposure Set the master flash Press the zoom button re peatedly until the icon is highlighted Rotate the dial to set the master flash If the following icon is shown on the display then the master flash is turned off If the following icon is shown on the display then the master flash is turned on Note If a Nikon is the master c...

Page 30: ... to go into the group B Group B Press the zoom button repeatedly until group B is highlighted Rotate the dial to set the group mode to wireless off iTTL or M Press the middle button to exit the setting or press the zoom button to go into the group C Group C Press the zoom button repeatedly until group C is highlighted Rotate the dial to set the group mode to wireless off iTTL or M Press the middle...

Page 31: ...up B Group B Press the zoom button repeatedly until group B is highlighted Rotate the dial to set the group mode to wireless off iTTL or M Press the middle button to exit the setting or press the zoom button to go into the group C Group C Press the zoom button repeatedly until group C is highlighted Rotate the dial to set the group mode to wireless off iTTL or M Press the middle button to exit the...

Page 32: ...ate the dial to set the value which is available from 1HZ 199HZ 4 Set the times of flash Press the middle button repeatedly until the number of flashes is highlighted Rotate the dial to set the value which is available form 1 40 5 Set flash power If nothing is highlighted on the display rotate the dial to set the power to the needed value ...

Page 33: ...the display 1 Set the slave unit channel Press the zoom button repeatedly until the number of channel is highlighted Then rotate the dial to set the desired channel 1 16 2 Set the slave unit group Press the zoom button repeatedly until the group is highlighte Then rotate the dial to set the desired group A B C Note The mode parameters and the focal length on the slave unit will be set by the maste...

Page 34: ...atedly until the channel number is highlighted on the display Rotate the dial to set the wireless channel 1 4 Set the master unit flash On Off You can turn the master function on and off Turn the master on Press the zoom button until the icon is highlighted Rotate the dial to turn it on If the icon is shown on the display the master function is turned off If the icon is shown on the display the ma...

Page 35: ...elect the flash light ratio Rotate the dial to set the flash ratio RATIO RATIO A B or RATIO A B C Select the flash light ratio RATIO if you want to have on all slave unit the same brightness exposure com pensation and bracketing as the master flash Select the flash light ratio RATIO A B to turn on the flash light of the groups A and B Select the flash light ratio RATIO A B C to turn all slave unit...

Page 36: ... flash into the manual mode Different flash outputs of each slave unit can be set in this mode 1 Press the mode button repeatedly to set the master unit into the M mode manual 2 Press the zoom button repeatedly until RATIO is highlighted 3 Select flash light ratio Rotate the dial to set the flash ratio RATIO RATIO A B or RATIO A B C Select the flash light ratio RATIO if you want to have on all sla...

Page 37: ...n the flash light of the groups A and B Select the flash light ratio RATIO A B C to turn all slave unit groups on the power brightness will be set by A and B and c will be the power output compensation 4 Set the flash frequency Press the middle button repeatedly until the flash frequency number is highligh ted Rotate the dial to set the value which is available from 1 to 199 HZ After the setting i...

Page 38: ...edly until the number of flashes is highlighted and rotate the dial to change the value Press the middle button repeatedly until the group A is highlighted Rotate the dial to adjust the power of group A Press the middle button repeatedly until the group B is highlighted Rotate the dial to adjust the power of group B Press the middle button repeatedly until the group C is highlighted Rotate the dia...

Page 39: ...e channel number is highlighted on the display Rotate the dial to set the value 1 4 Set the master unit flash On Off You can turn the master function on and off Turn the master on Press the zoom button until the icon is highlighted Rotate the dial to turn it on If the icon is shown on the display the master function is turned off If the icon is shown on the display the master function is turned on...

Page 40: ...roup A After the setting is done press the middle button to exit or to press the zoom button again to continue with the setting of group B Group B Press the zoom button repeatedly until B and the mode is highlighted Rotate the dial to change the mode of group B After the setting is done press the middle button to exit or to press the zoom button again to continue with the setting of group C Group ...

Page 41: ...ve group mode setting Group A Press the zoom button repeatedly until A and the mode is highlighted Rotate the dial to change the mode of group A After the setting is done press the middle button to exit or to press the zoom button again to continue with the setting of group B Group B Press the zoom button repeatedly until B and the mode is highlighted Rotate the dial to change the mode of group B ...

Page 42: ...to set the value which is available from 1 to 100 HZ After the setting is done press the middle button again to confirm the value 4 Set the number of flashes Press the middle button repeatedly until the number of flashes is highlighted Rotate the dial to set the value 1 40 5 Set flashing power If nothing is highlighted on the display rotate the dial to set the flash power ...

Page 43: ... SU 800 Slave C N This mode supports 4 channels 3 groups TTL manual and multi mode Rotate the flash light head in the direction of the wireless master unit Before the shooting you need to ensure that the slave units have the same channel as the master light Repeatedly press the zoom button until the channel or group is high lighted and set the value of each When working on the slave unit please no...

Page 44: ...also called pre falsh cancel mode It can neglect the pre falsh given by TTL flash and therefore it can support the main flash working in TTL mode Note If the slave flash does not sync flash with the master flash light in S1 S2 mode please set the optical mode of the slave light and the power output correctly Please avoid the following situations mentioned below 1 Avoid master light to use red eye ...

Page 45: ...tion channel set the flash unit ratio A B or A B C you can shoot flash in Canon as an example 2 This unit consists of three slave groups Set wireless options SLAVE 2 4G Set the communication channel 1 16 Set the grouping Set the three flash units to A B and C groups respectively Set up the main unit and shoot Set the communication channel Set the flash ratio of the main control unit to A B C for C...

Page 46: ...ication channel set the flash unit ratio A B or A B C you can shoot flash in Canon instruction as an example 2 This unit consists of three slave groups Wireless option setting SLAVE CANON SLAVE NiKON Communication channel 1 2 3 4 Group setting Set the three flash units to A B and C groups respectively Set up the main unit and shoot Set the communication channel Set the flash ratio of the main cont...

Page 47: ...e i needed Due to a higher sensor sensitivity the wireless trigger sensing does have a distance of up to 15 meters when using the S1 or S2 mode outside If a slave Flash Unit is used test the S1 or S2 mode whether it is synchronous before shooting Don t put any barriers between the master and slave Flash Unit The barrier will prevent to send a wireless light signal Make sure that the optic control ...

Page 48: ...sync button at the same time and the flash restores the default setting Press both at the same time Flash lock low Power Tips If the battery power is low or the flash cannot recycle due to any other reasons within a deter mined time the flash will enter the locked status The screen of the flash will show the signs like shown in the picture below and the buzzer will ring five short beeps This shoul...

Page 49: ...r and it avoids a direct lighting in front of the subject 1 Rotate the flash head of up to 90 degrees 2 Pull out the wide panel and reflecting card 3 Pull in the wide panel and only leave the reflecting card outside 1 2 3 Multi Lighting Applications Setting Position and Operation range Outdoor Outdoor Indoor Indoor ...

Page 50: ... the flash head tilt rotation angel and select the reflection plane If the Flash Units head is pitched up so that the ceiling is used as a reflection plane this can have a good effect Please pay attention Don t let the Flash Unit head directly shine to the body of a person The effective distance between the Flash Unit head and the reflection plane should be about 1 m to 2 m If colour photos are ta...

Page 51: ...mpletely out the wide diffusion plate 2 Push the reflector plate Then push the reflector plate back again into the flash head Using the Diffuser Attach the diffuser on the Flash Unit The light will be softer which will help to get no shadow This can be used in landscape as well as portrait format The best effect can be achieved if the Flash Unit head has a position of 60 degrees ...

Page 52: ...mplete 2 Two short rings on or call back to complete normal flash 3 Two long rings flash call back unfinished 4 Five short rings the battery power is not enough or call back timeout 5 Continuous buzz flash light overheating and come into overheating protection The display will show the icon Backlight display 1 ON OFF Press the backlight button to turn it on or off 2 If the flash is not used for ab...

Page 53: ...button for a longer time and the display will show the parameter settings as shown above Press the middle button to select the settings that you need to be changed Rotate the dial to set them on or off Then press the mode button to exit the menu Firmware version year Firmware version month Firmware version date ...

Page 54: ...6 07 09 10 11 12 13 option has been disabled Internal Canon camera menu Custom function No Function Setting No Settings and instructions Fn 01 Auto Sleep 0 On 1 Off Fn 03 Auto cancel flash exposure 0 On 1 Off Fn 04 Flash exposure order 0 0 ª ª 1 ª 0 ª Fn 08 Auto focus assistant flash 0 On 1 Off Fn 14 Buzzer Switch 0 On 1 Off Fn 15 System version information F Firmware date ...

Page 55: ...ent and or battery please contact your city office the shop where you purchased the equipment or your household waste disposal service The recycling of materials will help to conserve natural resources and ensure that it is recycled in a manner that protects human health and environment Battery Warning Never dismantle crush or pierce the battery or allow the battery to short circuit Do not expose ...

Page 56: ... the basic requirements and other relevant provisions of the following CE Directives 2011 65 EC RoHs Directive 2014 30 EU EMC Directive 2006 95 EEC LVD Directive 2009 125 EG EuP Directive 2002 96 EG WEEE Directive 2014 53 EU RED Directive The EC Declaration of Conformity can be requested from the address specified on the Warranty card ...

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