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FREEWAVE CAPTAIN

TTL TRIGGER

USER MANUAL

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Summary of Contents for FreeWave Captain

Page 1: ...FREEWAVE CAPTAIN TTL TRIGGER USER MANUAL ...

Page 2: ...s 13 Mounting the transmitter 14 Mounting the receiver 15 TABLE OF CONTENTS Connecting to a studio flash 16 Flash trigger functions 17 Canon specific functions 18 19 Nikon specific functions 20 21 Triggering the flash 22 Using as a remote shutter release 23 Triggering the camera 24 27 Compatibility USB upgrades FCC 28 Specifications 29 Troubleshooting 30 Warranty 31 ...

Page 3: ...or flash scenarios Remote camera triggering is another ability of the Vello FreeWave Captain This is helpful when a subject such as wildlife may be difficult to approach Additionally the wireless function of the device removes the potential of camera shake making it ideal for macro close up and long exposure photography The Vello FreeWave Captain s high speed sync and second curtain sync functions...

Page 4: ...ions Wireless hot shoe studio flash and shutter release triggering High speed sync Offers a maximum sync speed of up to 1 8000 second allowing the user to capture images wirelessly in most shooting scenarios Second curtain sync Allows you to create special effects and after blur images Wake up Remotely wake up your flash unit with compatible flashes Battery level indicator Level of battery power B...

Page 5: ...Canon models are each compatible with the respective company s TTL through the lens technology To make full use of the FreeWave Captain system we recommend using TTL capable hot shoe speedlights that are compatible with your camera s TTL system i e Nikon compatible flashes with a Nikon camera or Canon compatible flashes with a Canon camera ...

Page 6: ... rain Failure to observe this precaution could result in fire or electric shock Keep out of reach of children This device contains small parts which may pose a choking hazard Observe caution when handling batteries Batteries may leak or explode if improperly handled Use only the batteries listed in this manual Make certain to align the battery with the correct polarity Batteries are prone to leaka...

Page 7: ...wer of the camera and studio flash before inserting or removing the remote Dispose of used batteries packaging and old devices in accordance with appropriate local environmental regulations Clean the unit with a soft dry cloth Make sure the item is intact and that there are no missing parts All photos are for illustrative purposes only ...

Page 8: ...3 5 mm to 3 5 mm studio flash cable 3 5 mm to 1 4 monoplug adapter Shutter release cables see page 9 USB upgrade cable 2 lanyards Pouch case User manual Receiver Only VCTTL CR and VCTTL NR Receiver 2 AA batteries 3 5 mm to 3 5 mm studio flash cable 3 5 mm to 1 4 monoplug adapter 1 lanyard User manual ...

Page 9: ...non 3 Pin Camera Shutter Release Cable RCC C2 Also Included With Nikon Set VCTTL N Shutter Remote 2 5 mm to Nikon 10 Pin Camera Shutter Release Cable RCC N1 Shutter Remote 2 5 mm to Nikon DC2 Camera Shutter Release Cable RCC N2 Shutter Remote 2 5 mm to Nikon D70s D80 Camera Shutter Release Cable RCC N3 Not Shown VCTTL C N VCTTL CR NR ...

Page 10: ... LED indicator 3 Lanyard loop 4 Flash test button 5 Mini USB port 6 EV compensation buttons 7 Channel selector button 8 Function button 9 LCD screen 10 On off switch 11 Battery compartment door 12 Hot shoe foot 13 Tightening screw 7 8 10 OVERVIEW Transmitter ...

Page 11: ...p 4 Channel selector switch 5 Flash test button 6 Mini USB port 7 3 5 mm flash trigger output 8 2 5 mm shutter release output 9 DC5V power port 10 Hot shoe mount 11 On off switch 12 Battery compartment door 13 Cold shoe foot 14 1 4 20 light stand thread 15 Tightening screw 7 8 9 11 Receiver ...

Page 12: ...ove the battery compartment door on the back of the unit With the door removed insert the batteries with the correct polarity as displayed within the compartment Once secured reinstall the battery compartment door To turn on the Vello FreeWave Captain transmitter or receiver simply slide the on off switch to the on position Reverse this step to turn the device off ...

Page 13: ...interference from other shooters To change the channel on the transmitter turn on the device and press the channel selector button until the desired channel appears on the LCD screen To change the channel on the receiver use the channel selector switch on the left side of the unit The channels on both the transmitter and receiver must be synchronized for the two devices to communicate ...

Page 14: ...ce using the Vello FreeWave Captain the transmitter must be mounted on the camera s hot shoe With both devices turned off slide the transmitter s hot shoe foot into the camera s hot shoe mount Turn the transmitter s tightening ring to secure the device to the camera ...

Page 15: ...a one of the two provided mounting options 1 Threaded socket for a standard 1 4 screw mount 2 Accessory shoe cold shoe foot Mounting a Hot Shoe Flash To mount your hot shoe flash to the receiver slide the foot of the hot shoe flash into the receiver s hot shoe mount Secure the flash to the hot shoe mount MOUNTING THE RECEIVER ...

Page 16: ...g the other end into your studio flash If your flash does not accept a 3 5 mm cable attach the 1 4 monoplug adapter to the cable and insert that into the studio flash s input Note For studio flashes with household plugs a 3 5 mm to household adapter is available separately CONNECTING TO A STUDIO FLASH ...

Page 17: ...o adjust the TTL exposure to reflect their own specific vision FLASH TRIGGER FUNCTIONS Note Remote flash units attached the Vello FreeWave Captain receiver need to be set to TTL EV 0 for proper TTL exposure control by the Vello FreeWave Captain transmitter Separate EV adjustments to individual remote flashes will result in improper TTL exposure Note The Vello FreeWave Captain is optimized for Niko...

Page 18: ...tion button until HSS appears on the Vello FreeWave Captain s LCD display 18 Second Curtain Sync SCS Control Second curtain sync SCS fires a flash at the end of an exposure rather than at the beginning to create the illusion of motion in an image This creates an image that blurs the motion of the subject from its position at the beginning of the exposure and then fully illuminates and captures its...

Page 19: ... icon will appear on the screen and no setting changes can be made to the unit while this mode is initiated Press and hold the function button for 2 seconds to disable the key lock function Canon 1Dx Camera A special mode has been designed for the Canon 1Dx for increased compatibility This mode works only with the Canon 1Dx Press and hold the EV and Function buttons together to enable 1Dx mode The...

Page 20: ...ser to the subject To activate high speed sync mode on Nikon cameras set your camera to a shutter speed above 1 250 Second Curtain Sync SCS Control Second curtain sync SCS fires a flash at the end of an exposure rather than at the beginning to create the illusion of motion in an image This creates an image that blurs the motion of the subject from its position at the beginning of the exposure and ...

Page 21: ...n With your camera s AF illumination set to OFF the Vello FreeWave Captain will allow you to turn the AF illumination of your flash on or off without going through the camera menu Wake Up To remotely wake up a flash unit half press the flash test button Key Lock Press and hold the function button for 2 seconds to initiate the key lock function A lock icon will appear on the screen and no setting c...

Page 22: ...er and receiver 5 Press the flash test button on the transmitter or receiver to verify flash firing 6 With your camera set to the desired mode and settings half press the shutter release on the camera to autofocus the camera 7 Fully press the shutter release on the camera to activate the camera s shutter and flash simultaneously A green light will appear on the transmitter when the signal is sent ...

Page 23: ...mera With all of the devices off connect the shutter release cable to your receiver by inserting the 2 5 mm end into the receiver s shutter release port Insert the other end into the camera s shutter release port USING AS A REMOTE SHUTTER RELEASE Note To use the FreeWave Captain in remote shutter release function with a flash mount your receiver onto a bracket or light stand Connect the receiver t...

Page 24: ...3 Synchronize the channel selection on the transmitter and receiver 4 Set your camera to single shot mode 5 Half press the shutter release test button on the transmitter to autofocus the camera 6 Fully press the shutter release test button on the transmitter to activate the camera s shutter A green light will appear on the transmitter when the signal is sent and a red light will appear on the rece...

Page 25: ...lection on the transmitter and receiver 4 Set your camera to continuous shot mode 5 Half press the shutter release test button on the transmitter to autofocus the camera 6 Fully press and hold the shutter release test button on the transmitter to activate the camera s shutter Release the button to stop the shutter A green light will appear on the transmitter when the signal is sent and a red light...

Page 26: ... channel selection on the transmitter and receiver 4 Set your camera to bulb mode 5 Half press the shutter release test button on the transmitter to autofocus the camera 6 Fully press and hold the shutter release test button on the transmitter to open the camera s shutter A green light will appear on the transmitter when the signal is sent and a red light will appear on the receiver when the signa...

Page 27: ...timer mode 4 Synchronize the channel selection on the transmitter and receiver 5 Half press the shutter release test button on the transmitter to auto focus the camera 6 Fully press the shutter release test button on the transmitter to activate the shutter in self timer mode A green light will appear on the transmitter when the signal is sent and a red light will appear on the receiver when the si...

Page 28: ...lable on the Vello website at www vellogear com To update your devices download the update to your computer and connect the transmitter and receiver to it using the included USB to mini USB cable USB UPGRADES This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules Operation is subject to the following two conditions 1 this device may not cause harmful interference and 2 this device must accept any inte...

Page 29: ...1 8000 maximum 1 8000 maximum Connections Hot shoe foot USB port Hot shoe mount USB port 3 5 mm flash sync port 2 5 mm shutter release port 5 V DC power input USB Port Power Source 2 AA batteries 2 AA batteries or optional AC adapter Dimensions 3 63 1 87 1 72 9 21 4 75 4 37 cm 3 66 1 85 1 8 9 3 4 71 4 56 cm Weight with batteries 4 7 oz 134 g 4 7 oz 133 g ...

Page 30: ...a sufficient charge Weak batteries can reduce the distance over which a transmission works If you are triggering with a wired connection make sure the device is connected using the correct cable and make sure the cable is connected to the correct input or output TROUBLESHOOTING Make sure that a communication confirmation appears on the LCD screen when sending a signal Verify that flash and camera ...

Page 31: ...damage or defect caused by misuse neglect accident alteration abuse improper installation or maintenance EXCEPT AS PROVIDED HEREIN THE WARRANTY PROVIDER MAKES NEITHER ANY EXPRESS WARRANTIES NOR ANY IMPLIED WARRANTIES INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO ANY IMPLIED WARRANY OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE This warranty provides you with specific legal rights and you may also have add...

Page 32: ...GG3 Copyright 2015 Gradus Group www vellogear com ...

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