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Introduction

Thank you for purchasing the Westcott FJ80 Universal Touchscreen Speedlight. The FJ80 is the perfect
addition to the growing family of FJ series of wireless communication products; FJ400 Strobe, FJ200
Strobe, FJ-X2m Wireless Trigger, and FJ-XR Wireless Receiver (all sold separately). The FJ80 is the
industry’s first round head speedlight and transceiver equipped with multi-brand compatibility and
touchscreen controls. Doesn’t it feel good to own the first product of its kind? Congratulations.

The FJ80 experience is like nothing you’ve ever experienced. The round head provides a more natural
light output mimicking the big light in the sky leading to more appealing catchlights in your subject’s
eyes and evenly filling up cylindrical modifiers from the center to the edge. It’s compact, lightweight, and
performance-driven, which means it’s perfect for both on-camera and off-camera photography. That’s
right, you’re now capable of replacing your on-camera speedlight with the FJ80 and have complete
control of all of your off-camera FJ Wireless gear. Pretty cool, right?

The FJ80 also doubles as a transceiver, meaning it can both send and receive wireless communication.
Already own an FJ-X2m Wireless Trigger, CanonRT device, or maybe this is your second FJ80
Speedlight? Perfect. This is where the fun really begins. With the ability to receive wireless
communications from any of these devices, the FJ80 off-camera capabilities allow you to squeeze it into
the smallest spaces or reach new heights to achieve your desired lighting effect.

One last thing and this is the important one. Don’t forget that Westcott HQ is based in Maumee, OH and
our team’s available to answer your questions, Monday-Friday 9am-5pm ET. We also have a community
of Westcott loyal users who are ready to share their tips-and-tricks via the Westcott Lighting Community
on Facebook during the week or on the weekend.

We hope you’re excited to get started with your new gear, because we’re excited to see what you create.

Thank you for your business.

-Team Westcott

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Summary of Contents for FJ80

Page 1: ...FJ80 Universal Touchscreen Speedlight User Manual V1 0 3 3 16 2021 ...

Page 2: ...ed 9 Charging the FJ80 Lithium Polymer Battery 9 Reinserting the FJ80 Lithium Polymer Battery 9 DC Power Operation 9 FJ80 Speedlight Mounting 10 Attaching to a Camera 10 Detaching from a Camera 10 FJ80 Speedlight Attaching Removing Modifiers 10 Attaching the FJ80 Cold Shoe Stand 10 Attaching the FJ80 Magnetic Diffusion Dome sold separately 10 Attaching the FJ80 Magnetic Diffusion Dome with Color G...

Page 3: ... Speedlight CLIENT Wireless Operation 14 Enable CLIENT Mode 14 Selectable Digital Touchscreen Buttons 14 NEW Remote ZOOM Control 15 FJ80 Settings Menu 15 Enter SETTINGS Menu 15 Selectable Digital Touchscreen Buttons 16 FJ80 Battery Performance and Care 16 FJ80 Battery Performance 16 FJ80 Charging Life Expectancy 16 FJ80 Speedlight Technical Specifications 16 Warranty Information 18 Legal Informati...

Page 4: ...ou re now capable of replacing your on camera speedlight with the FJ80 and have complete control of all of your off camera FJ Wireless gear Pretty cool right The FJ80 also doubles as a transceiver meaning it can both send and receive wireless communication Already own an FJ X2m Wireless Trigger CanonRT device or maybe this is your second FJ80 Speedlight Perfect This is where the fun really begins ...

Page 5: ...tter is independent of the Flash Exposure Compensation FEC on the FJ80 Speedlight when used as a client Meaning a change of the FEC 3 on the FJ X2m or host FJ80 will adjust the light output in TTL mode however a client FJ80 s touchscreen will not visually indicate the FEC changes made on the FJ X2m or host FJ80 The FJ80 FEC can be further adjusted 3 on the client light directly Canon Continuous Mo...

Page 6: ...FJ80 Speedlight Overview 5 ...

Page 7: ...FJ80 Speedlight LCD Display Menus 6 ...

Page 8: ... or add excessive weight to the speedlight head Only use the FJ80 Speedlight with FJ80 compatible mounts brackets modifiers and or accessories Do not attempt to disassemble or modify any Westcott products Contact Westcott for assistance The operating temperature range is 14 122 F 10 50 C Dual stage Heat Protection System The FJ80 is equipped with a self monitoring system ensuring safe operation du...

Page 9: ...ce the file has been copied to the FJ80 EJECT the FJ80 from the computer 9 Remove the USB C cable from the FJ80 and reinsert the battery 10 Long press the Power Test button on the FJ80 tap the blue power logo on the screen to initiate the firmware update Finally confirm installation was successful by locating the firmware text in the bottom right corner of the screen during the start up process Im...

Page 10: ...cator LED No Battery Inserted The charger is plugged into a power outlet and ready to charge the FJ80 Li po Battery Battery Inserted The FJ80 Battery is fully charged and ready to be removed from the charger Solid Red Indicator LED Battery Inserted The FJ80 Battery is correctly inserted and charging Reinserting the FJ80 Lithium Polymer Battery Reinsert the FJ80 Battery into the speedlight by align...

Page 11: ...Modifiers Attaching the FJ80 Cold Shoe Stand 1 Slide the FJ80 Speedlight base into the cold shoe stand with the touchscreen facing the same direction as the channel opening on the back of the shoe stand 2 Rotate the Shoe Lock lever clockwise left to right until it s securely mounted to the cold shoe stand 3 Remove the FJ80 Speedlight by rotating the Shoe Lock lever counterclockwise right to left N...

Page 12: ... clip side with the four magnetic points with the front face of the FJ80 and gently affix it into place 4 Remove the Honeycomb Clip and Honeycomb Grid by gently grasping the edges of the clip and pull away from the flash head Attaching the Honeycomb Clip and Color Gels sold separately 1 Ensure all modifiers have been removed from the FJ80 s articulating flash head 2 Grasp the edges of the Honeycom...

Page 13: ...the Main Menu to enter Speedlight Mode 4 Adjust the speedlight settings using one of the following methods a Method 1 Press the desired setting s digital button repeatedly until the desired setting is visible on the button and or touchscreen b Method 2 Quick press the desired setting s digital button to highlight the selection and use the up and down arrows to change the settings Press OK to confi...

Page 14: ...button to highlight the selection and use the up and down arrows to change the settings Press OK to confirm the selection Selectable Digital Touchscreen Buttons Top Section Camera Brand Button Canon Fuji Lumix Nikon Sony Olympus Channel Button CH 01 31 Group Button GR Fixed The FJ80 will default and remain in Group A when HOST mode is enabled Middle Section Group Selections A F MODE Function Butto...

Page 15: ...sing one of the following methods a Method 1 Press the desired setting s digital button repeatedly until the desired setting is visible on the button and or touchscreen b Method 2 Quick press the desired setting s digital button to highlight the selection and use the up and down arrows to change the settings Press OK to confirm the selection Selectable Digital Touchscreen Buttons Top Section Wirel...

Page 16: ...Flash Trigger to enter the ZOOM menu 2 Ensure the Selectable Menu Items on the FJ X2m screen read Camera CH SYNC 3 Long press the middle Menu Selection Button CH to highlight all groups A F 4 Quick press the FJ X2m Selection Wheel to adjust the FJ80 ZOOM settings 0 5 for all groups 5 Scroll the Selection Wheel to adjust the FJ80 ZOOM settings 6 Quick press the FJ X2m Selection Wheel to confirm the...

Page 17: ...ed and screen brightness set to Minimum Brightness 1 FJ80 Charging Life Expectancy The average charge time is 2 hours from complete discharge The FJ80 Lithium Polymer Battery 11 1V 11 1Wh 1000mAh will achieve at least 300 full charge cycles 80 after 300 Continued usage beyond the expected charge cycles will result in diminished performance and the ability to hold a charge Avoid charging and using ...

Page 18: ...S 1 8000s Wireless Radio Frequency 2 4GHz Wireless Channels 01 31 Wireless Groups 15 A B C D E F G H I J L O P Q S U Wireless Range 328 100m Power Source FJ80 Battery Battery Type Lithium Polymer Battery Capacity 11 1Wh 1000mAh Voltage 11 1V Charger Voltage 12 6V Continuous Discharge Current 10A Charge Current 1 5A Charge Temperature 50 to 113 F 10 to 45 C Discharge Temperature 14 to 122 F 10 to 5...

Page 19: ...permitted by law Westcott will either 1 repair the defect at no charge using new or refurbished replacement parts or 2 exchange the product with a product that is new or which has been manufactured from new or serviceable used parts and is at least functionally equivalent to the original product This Limited Warranty applies only to products manufactured by or for Westcott that can be identified b...

Page 20: ...ent in without pre authorization or that do not fall under the limited warranty will be returned at the expense of the sender Repair Department 800 886 1689 419 243 7311 International Email service fjwestcott com Shipping F J Westcott Co 1425 B Holland Rd Maumee OH 43537 Legal Information Westcott products are made to the company s traditionally high standards of quality and comply with all applic...

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