Quantum Qflash X4d Instruções de Operação

Qflash®4dDigital FlashModels T4d, X4dOperating InstructionsQuantum InstrumentsDesigned and manufactured in the USAFor use with Quantum Turbo®,Turbo 2x

85.6 TTL modeTTL mode may be used when the camera exposure is set to manual,aperture or shutter priority, or program.In TTL mode the camera will dete

9Your Qflash is factory preset with several Programs (which you can alwayschange). To view them, press Mode I, then Up J or Down L until yousee the P

105.9.1 Flash Sensor Limit for Auto and Auto Fill ModesFlash sensor limit is an option that limits the distance that the sensor“sees” when the Qfla

5.9.2 Linked RatioLinked Ratio sets lighting ratios between any Qflash and a Qflash 4d. Theavailable ratios are from -3 to +3 stops, in 1/3 stop in

12When using a Telephoto Reflector QF63B the Auto mode cannot be usedbecause the flash sensor is blocked. Use Manual, TTL, QTTL, Strobo orLinked mode

13The Flash Indicators light for several seconds after a flash. See 5.10.2above for the signals they display.The Speaker (if turned on, Section 5.9.4

145.10.8 Quick Turn offIf you are using the Qflash as an on-camera flash and want to disable theflash for a few shots you can use the ‘quick turn off’

15The camera exposure may be set to manual, or aperture or shutterpriority, however, Qflash will emit the fixed amount of light shown onits display. N

16Error messages will appear if you choose a fill ratio which will is out ofrange of the flash. The error indications are:“OUT OF RANGE - DECREASE F

176.5 Additional QTTL features6.5.1 Rear curtain syncIf supported by your camera, the QTTL adapter can fire Qflash in sync withthe rear curtain. R

M Open Flash (Test) Option ButtonL Down ButtonUp Button JModeling Light ●Set Button GMode Button IFlashIndicatorReflector LockRing

18Fill/flash — QTTL D series adapters provide for fixing fill/flash ratiosbetween the camera’s exposure and the flash’s exposure.Both fill/flash and L

19Press the Mode I button on the Qflash that you want to be the ControlQflash (usually the one at the camera). The display for this Qflash willchange

20Press Set G again to set the parameters for the mode selected. Forexample, power (1/64 to 1/1) for Man, F# for Auto, etc. There are no set-tings

217.2.1 Two Qflashesin Manual or StrobomodeEach Qflash worksindependently. Thisallows you to increasepower, create multiplelight sources and toset

227.2.4 One Qflash inAuto mode, one inLinked modeWith the Qflash ModelT/T2/T2d in Auto mode, theTTL mode of the Qflash 4dis replaced by Linkedmode. Th

23Wired Matrix - for mixed Qflash modelsThis table shows how one Qflash 2d or 4d connected to the camera controls one or more Qflashes connected to th

24Quantum Qflashes can be coordinated and controlled wirelessly usingQuantum FREEXWIRE™Digital Transceivers. Qflash types can be mixed(Section 8.2), o

258.1.1 Set the Control QflashSet Wireless Control mode on the Qflash connected to the camera. Toenter the Wireless mode press Mode I, then Up/Down J

26If the Control Qflash is in Auto mode, then Linked mode may appearfor R1 or R2 modes. Next to Linked will appear the ratio. Use theUp/Down JLbutton

27half way (to wake up the camera or metering function). The Qflash displaywill then update to the current camera settings. With some cameras,updating

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288.3 Matrix of Qflash / FREEXWIRE featuresThe chart on next page shows all possible operating modes for all modelsof Qflash when used in the wireles

29How to use this table•First determine the mode ofoperation of the flash locatedat the camera position.• Next move alone the table tothe right until

30For calibration to a particular flash meter you may use the proce-dures below. It is very important to note the meter measurement type(incident, ref

31flash meter reading will be increased by whatever bounce occurs fromnearby surfaces.These factors will affect calibration and should be considered.3

326. Use Up J button to increase light output (if flash meter reads less thanF 8.0), or use Down L button to decrease light output (if flash meter re

33This section covers some typical lighting situations that photographers findthemselves in, and how the Qflash models T4d and/or X4d can help.10.1 P

34Now the system is set up for perfect portrait lighting, with no meteringneeded. The on camera Qflash (Control) which is producing a flat light will

3510.3 Manual shooting made easyNothing can beat the combination of a flash meter and a flash set manu-ally. Automatic and TTL are a compromise base

3610.4 Wireless lighting ratios made easyWhen using multiple lights to light a subject it’s very easy to set up a light-ing ratio between the Main an

3710.5 Lighting ratios using a control cableThis set up is similar to the wireless one above. The only difference is thata Qflash 4d is not used in t

2Section Description1.0 INTRODUCTION2.0 WARNINGS3.0 SETTING UP Qflash4.0 NEW FEATURES FOR PREVIOUS Qflash OWNERS5.0 QUICK START6.0 Qflash OPERATION WI

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Qflash T2/X2, T4d/X4d ACCESSORIES39QF61BSNOOTQF62Bs/gBARE BULBENHANCERQF63BTELE-REFLECTORQF67AWIDE ANGLEDIFFUSER

40Qflash T2/X2, T4d/X4d ACCESSORIESQF63T / QF36XREMOTE FLASH HEADQFT2/X2 QFT4d/X4dQF68SOFTBOX

41OTHER QUANTUM PRODUCTSRADIO SLAVEQPAQ-XTURBO 2X2TURBO COMPACTFREEXWIRE™

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33.1 Inserting the Flash TubeMatch the red dot on the flash tube base with the red dot on the socket.Push the flash tube in until it is seated snugly

43.4 Bracket MountingQflash mounts with a 1/4-20 standard tripod thread tobrackets, light stands, and tripods. Many bracketsare made especially for Qf

5The following features will be of interest to owners of older Qflash models:• QTTL™ adapters provide full dedication (and more) to digital andfilm ca

6IMPORTANT! With digital cameras perform a custom white balanceprior to a shooting session. Otherwise, the camera will assume youare using some unknow

75.3 Changing modesTo change from one mode to another:Press Mode I button. The flash modedisplay will blink.Use Up J or Down L buttons to changemod