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6.0 Changing Qflash Settings via Wireless Remote
This feature allows you to change the settings on a remote Qflash from the panel of
another Qflash, using Receivers FW7Q, FW8R or FW10 with Transmitters FW9T or
FW10. The settings on Qflash 4 and 5 series can be changed in this way. For exam-
ple, you can change the ISO, mode, F#, manual power, and most all other Qflash
settings.
FW8R, FW10 and FW9T will need FW31 cables to connect each of them to the local
and remote Qflashes. (FW7Q connects directly and does not require the FW31
cable). The Qflash 4 and 5 series operating manuals give detailed instructions for
adjusting the settings on the remote Qflashes via wireless mode.
5.3: Direct Hot Shoe Mounting with FW12 or FW11
Connect the Hot Shoe Adapter FW12 or (Uni-Mod
FW11) to a Transmitter FW9T and slip it into a
camera hot shoe. The purpose of the Hot Shoe
Adapter is only to provide hot shoe mounting and
sync from a camera to a Transmitter FW9T.
FW11 or FW12 will not provide TTL control -- see
Appendix D for selection of QTTL and other TTL
adapters.
A Receiver FW8R mounted to FW11 or FW12 on
a camera shoe will have no connection to the
shutter release. If you desire wireless shutter
release, connect a separate Shutter Release
Cord (see appendix C) between the FW8R MD
socket and the shutter release connection on the
camera.
5.4 Mounting FW7Q
Turn off Qflash power before mounting the
FW7Q.
FW7Q plugs into the lower Accessory socket of
Qflash, as shown in the diagram. For added sta-
bility a hook-and- loop pad is mounted on the
back of Receiver FW7Q. One part of this pad will
be attached to the Qflash housing as follows:
Note where the hook and loop pad will come into
contact with the Qflash housing when FW7Q is
plugged into the lower Accessory socket. Clean
the area of any dirt or grease. Remove the adhe-
sive liner from the pad (without touching the
adhesive), and align and mount FW7Q. Then
press the FW7Q housing firmly against Qflash so
that the hook and loop pad adheres to the Qflash housing. Do not remove FW7Q
for 24 hours to allow adhesive to cure.
You can now remove and re-mount FW7Q when you need to use it. Additional hook
and loop pads are included with FW7Q. They can be used to place additional pads
on other Qflash units, or as a replacement.
5.5: Mounting FW8R and FW9T with hook & loop tape:
Two sets of hook & loop fasteners and one mounting pad are included in the FW8R
and FW9T packages.
5.6: Important notes on antenna orientation:
During operation the antennas should not be left in the stored position!
At close range (about 50’ or 16m) antenna orientation is not critical. Antenna orien-
tation matters more as distance between Transmitter FW9T and Receivers FW8R
and/or FW7Q increases.
The best mounting positions keep FREE
X
WIRE antennas away from metal objects.
Each antenna should be parallel to all others. Vertical FREE
X
WIREs with vertical
antennas provide the greatest range. Other orientations work almost as well. See
Section 11, FREE
X
WIRE Performance Guide, for more tips for ideal operation.
FW9T
FW11, FW12
or FW SERIES
TTL ADAPTERS
SHOE MOUNT
MOUNTING FW7Q
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