CULLMANN CUlight FR 60N User manual

FR 60N
for Nikon
FR60X_Nikon 171010.indd 29 10.10.2017 17:13:59

Foreword
Thank you for purchasing this product.
This CUlight FR 60N camera ash applies to Nikon DSLR series
cameras and is compatible with i-TTL. With this i-TTLcompatible
ash, your shooting will become simpler. You can easily achieve
a correct ash exposure even in complex light-changing environ-
ments. This camera ash features:
• GN60 (m ISO 100, @200mm). 22 steps from 1/1 to 1/128.
• Fully support Nikon i-TTL camera ash. Workable as Master
or Slave unit in a wireless ash group.
• Use dot-matrix LCD panel to make clear and convenient
operations.
• With built-in 2.4GHz wireless remote system to support
transmitting and receiving.
• Provided multiple functions, include HSS (up to 1/8000s),
FEC, FEB, etc.
• Stable consistency and color temperature with good even
lighting.
• Support with rmware upgrade.
FR60X_Nikon 171010.indd 30 10.10.2017 17:13:59

ForYour Safety
Always keep this product dry. Do not use in rain or in damp
conditions.
This product contains high-voltage electronic parts. Touching
the high-voltage circuit inside it may result in electric shock.
Do not disassemble. Should repairs become necessary, this
product must be sent to an authorized maintenance center.
Stop using this product if it breaks open due to extrusion,
falling or strong hit. Otherwise, electric shock may occur if
you touch the electronic parts inside it.
Do not re the ash directly into the eyes (especially those of
babies) within short distances. Otherwise visual impairment
may occur. When taking pictures for babies, keep the ash
unit at least 1 meter (3.3 feet) away from them. Using bounce
ash to reduce light intensity is also recommended.
Do not use the ash unit in the presence of ammable
gases, chemicals and other similar materials. In certain cir-
cumstances, these materials may be sensitive to the strong
light emitting from this ash unit and re or electromagnetic
interference may result.
Do not leave or store the ash unit in places where the
ambient temperature reads over 50°C (e.g. in automobile).
Otherwise the electronic parts may be damaged.
FR60X_Nikon 171010.indd 31 10.10.2017 17:13:59

32
Conventions used in this Manual
• This manual is based on the assumption that both the camera
and camera ash’s power switches are powered on.
• Reference page numbers are indicated by “p.**”.
• The following alert symbols are used in this manual:
The Caution symbol gives supplemental information.
The Note symbol indicates a warning to prevent shooting
problem.
FR60X_Nikon 171010.indd 32 10.10.2017 17:13:59

33
Contents
Foreword ..................................30
For Your Safety .............................31
Name of Parts ..............................34
Body ......................................34
Control Panel................................34
LCD Panel ..................................35
What’s in the Box of CUlight FR 60N? ............36
Separately Sold Accessories ...................36
Attaching to a Camera.......................37
Power Management.........................37
i-TTL Flash Mode ...........................38
FEC: Flash Exposure Compensation ..........38
High-Speed Sync ..........................39
Second-Curtain Sync ......................39
M: Manual Flash ............................40
RPT: Stroboscopic Flash .....................41
Wireless Flash Shooting: Optic Transmission ...42
1. Wireless Settings ..........................43
2. Setting Master Unit‘s Flash Mode .............43
3. Setting the Communication Channel ...........43
4. i-TTL Fully Automatic Wireless Flash Shooting ...44
5. M: Wireless Flash Shooting with Manual Flash...45
6. RPT: Wireless Flash Shooting with Manual Flash . 45
Wireless Flash Shooting: ....................46
Radio (2.4G) Transmission ...................46
Other Applications..........................47
Modelling Flash..............................48
Auto Focus Assist Beam ......................48
Bounce Flash ...............................48
Creating a Catchlight..........................49
ZOOM: Setting the Flash Coverage
and Using the Wide Panel .....................49
Using the Wide Panel .........................49
Low Battery Warning .........................50
Factory Settings .............................50
C.Fn: Setting Custom Functions ..............50
Protection Function .........................51
1. Over-Temperature Protection .................51
2. Other Protections ..........................51
Technical Data..............................52
Troubleshooting ............................53
Firmware Upgrade ..........................54
Compatible Camera Models..................54
Maintenance ...............................54
Declaration of Conformity ...................54
FR60X_Nikon 171010.indd 33 10.10.2017 17:13:59

34
Name of Parts
• Body
01. Catchlight Panel
02. Built-in Wiede Panel
03. Flash Head
04. Optic Control Sensor
05. Focus Assist Beam
06. Sync Cord Jack
07. Hotshoe
08. Dot-matrix LCD Panel
09. Lock Ring
10. Battery Compartment
11. USB Port
12. Slave Flash Ready Indicator
13. External Power Supply Socket
• Control Panel
15. <MODE> Mode Selection
Button / Lock button
16. < > Wireless Selection
Button
17. Select Dial
18. <SET> Set Button
19. ON/OFF Power Switch
20. < > Test Button /
Flash Ready Indicator
21. Function Button 1
22. Function Button 2
23. Function Button 3
24. Function Button 4
RST
SET
21
22 23
15
20 18
19
16
24
17
R
FR60X_Nikon 171010.indd 34 10.10.2017 17:13:59

35
• LCD Panel
(1) i-TTL Autoash
Zoom: zoom display
(Page 49)
: Automatic
: Manual (Page 40)
i-TTL: i-TTL autoash
Master unit
ash ON
Master unit
ash OFF
Flash exposure
compensation
(Page 38)
Flash exporure
compensation
amount
Focus length
(Page 49)
High-speed sync
(Page 39)
Second curtain sync
(Page 39)
F: Aperture (Page 38)
Distance indicator
display
Effective ash
range (Page 38)
Flash exposure se-
quence (Page 38)
Flash exposure
bracketing
• The display will only show the settings currently applied.
• The functions displayed above functions buttons 1 to 4,
such as
SYNC
and , change according to settings‘
status.
• When a button or dial is operated, the LCD panel
illuminated.
• (2) M Manual Flash
M: Manual ash
Manual ash output
• (3) Multi Flash
RPT: Stroboscopic ash
Number of ashes
Flash frequency
FR60X_Nikon 171010.indd 35 10.10.2017 17:14:00

36
•What’s in the Box of CUlight FR 60N?
1. Flash unit
2. Mini stand
3. Protection case
4. Instruction manual
•Separately Sold Accessories
The product can be used in combination with the following
separately sold accessories:
1. CUlight 2.4 GHz Trigger Kit RT 500N & RR 500N
2. CUlight 2.4 GHz Transmitter RT 500N
3. CUlight 2.4 GHz Receiver RR 500N
4. CUlight Power Pack PP 4500
5. CUlight Power Pack Battery B 4500
6. CUlight Power Pack Cable PC 150N
7. CUlight Softbox Kit with Flashgun Holder SB 40-40 Kit
8. CUlight Softbox Kit with Flashgun Holder SB 60-60 Kit
9. CUlight Light Stand LS 2000 (200cm)
10. CUlight Light Stand LS 2500 (300cm)
(4) Radio Transmission Shooting /
Optic Transmission Shooting
•Master Unit
Flash mode
GR: Group ash (radio transmission)
Radio transmission
wireless shooting
Optic transmission
wireless shooting
Firering group
Channel
•Slave Unit
Slave
icon
: Slave
FEC
FR60X_Nikon 171010.indd 36 10.10.2017 17:14:00

37
Attaching to a Camera
C.Fn
C.Fn
Attaching to a Camera
Attach the Camera Flash.
1● Slip the camera flash’s
mounting foot into the
camera’s hotshoe all the
way.
Secure the Camera Flash.
2● Rotate the lock ring on the
mounting foot until it locks
up.
Detach the Camera Flash.
3● Rotate the lock ring on the
mounting foot until it is
loosened.
Power Management
Use ON/OFF Power Switch to power the flash unit on or off. Turn off
if it will not be used for an extended period of time. Setting as a
master flash, it will turn the power off automatically after a certain
period (approx. 90 seconds) of idle use. Pressing the camera
shutter halfway or pressing any flash button will wake up the flash
unit. Setting as a slave flash, it will enter sleep mode after a certain
period (adjustable, 60 minutes by default) of idle use. Pressing any
flash button will wake it up.
Disabling Auto Power Off function is recommended
when the flash is used off camera. (C.Fn-APO, Page 74)
Slave Auto Power Off Timer is set to 60 minutes by
default. Another option “30 minutes” is available. (C.Fn-
Sv APOT, Page 74)
FEC: Flash Exposure Compensation
With FEC function, this flash can adjust from -3 to +3 in 1/3rd stops.
It is useful in situations where minor adjusting of the TTL system is
needed based on the environment.
Setting FEC:
Set the flash exposure
2compensation amount.
● Turn the Select Dial to set
the amount.
● “0.3”means 1/3 step,
“0.7”means 2/3 step.
● To cancel the flash
exposure compensation,
set the amount to “+0”.
Press < SET > button again
3to confirm the setting.
Press Function Button 2
1< >. The icon < >
and flash exposure
compensation amount will be
highlighted on the LCD
panel.
FEB: Flash Exposure Bracketing
You can take three flash shots while automatically changing the
flash output for each shot from -3 to +3 in 1/3rd stops. The camera
will record three images with different exposures: one exposed
according to camera calculations, one over-exposed and another
under-exposed. Over and under exposure amount is user
adjustable. This function helps get correct exposure especially in
shooting moving objects or when environmental lights are complex.
Flash Mode—E-TTL Autoflash
This flash has three flash modes: E-TTL, Manual (M), and Multi
(Stroboscopic). In E-TTL mode, the camera and the flash will work
together to calculate the correct exposure for the subject and the
background. In this mode, multiple TTL functions are available:
FEC, FEB, FEL, HSS, second curtain sync, modeling flash, control
with the camera’s menu screen.
* Press < MODE > Mode Selection Button and three flash modes
will display on the LCD panel one by one with each pressing.
ETTL Mode
Press < MODE > Mode Selection Button to enter E-TTL mode. The
LCD panel will display.
● Press the camera release button halfway to focus. The aperture
and effective flash range will be displayed in the viewfinder.
● When the shutter button is fully pressed, the flash will fire a pre-
flash that the camera will use to calculate exposure and flash
output the instant before the photo is taken.
- 47 - - 48 -
1 Attach the Camera Flash. •Slip the camera ash’s
mounting foot into the
camera’s hotshoe all the
way.
2 Secure the Camera Flash. •Rotate the lock ring on
the mounting foot until it
locks up.
3 Detach the Camera Flash. •Rotate the lock ring on the
mounting foot until it is
loosened.
Power Management
Use ON/OFF Power Switch to power the ash unit on or off.
Turn off if it will not be used for an extended period of time.
Setting as a master ash, it will turn the power off automatically
after a certain period (approx. 90 seconds) of idle use. Pressing
the camera shutter halfway or pressing any ash button will
wake up the ash unit. Setting as a slave ash, it will enter sleep
mode after a certain period (adjustable, 60 minutes by default) of
idle use. Pressing any ash button will wake it up.
C.Fn
Disabling Auto Power Off function is recommend-
ed when the ash is used off camera. (C.Fn-APO,
page 50)
C.Fn
Slave Auto Power Off Timer is set to 60 minutes
by default. Another option “30 minutes” is availa-
ble. (C.Fn- Sv APOT, page 50)
FR60X_Nikon 171010.indd 37 10.10.2017 17:14:00

38
i-TTL Flash Mode
This ash has three ash modes: i-TTL, Manual (M), and RPT
(Stroboscopic). In i-TTL mode, the camera and the ash will
work together to calculate the correct exposure for the subject
and the background. In this mode, multiple TTL functions are
available: FEC, HSS, second curtain sync, modeling ash, etc.
*Press < MODE > Mode Selection Button and three ash modes
will display on the LCD panel one by one with each pressing.
i-TTL Mode
Press < MODE > Mode Selection Button to enter i-TTL mode.
The LCD panel will display.
•Press the camera release button halfway to focus. The
aperture and effective ash range will be displayed in the
viewnder.
•When the shutter button is fully pressed, the ash will re a
pre- ash that the camera will use to calculate exposure and
ash output the instant before the photo is taken.
FEC: Flash Exposure Compensation
With FEC function, this ash can adjust from -3 to +3 in 1/3rd
stops. It is useful in situations where minor adjusting of the TTL
system is needed based on the environment.
Setting FEC:
1 Press Function Button 2 < >. The icon
< > and ash exposure
compensation amount will
be highlighted on the LCD
panel.
2 Set the ash exposure compensation amount.
•Turn the Select Dial to set
the amount.
•“0.3”means 1/3 step,
“0.7”means 2/3 step.
•To cancel the ash expo-
sure compensation, set the
amount to “+0”.
3 Press <SET> button again to conrm the settings.
R
R
FR60X_Nikon 171010.indd 38 10.10.2017 17:14:01

39
High-Speed Sync
High Speed Sync (FP ash) enables the ash to synchronize with
all camera shutter speeds. This is convenient when you want to
use aperture priority for ll-ash portraits.
Select the high-speed sync icon < >.
•Set the ash sync speed to
1/320s (Auto FP) or 1/250s
(Auto FP) in the Nikon camera
menu. Press the shutter
button halfway. The icon
< > displayed on the ash
screen means the high speed
sync function is enabled on
the ash.
•Turning the camera command
dial can set the shutter speed
to 1/250s or faster.
•To check if the FP ash
function works properly, look
through the shutter speed in
the viewnder. If it shows a
speed of 1/250s or faster, the
FP ash function is on work.
•If you set a shutter speed as 1/320s (Auto FP) or 1/250s
(Auto FP) in the Nikon camera setting, < > will be
displayed in the ash screen regardless of practical
shutter speed.
•With high-speed sync, the faster the shutter speed, the
shorter the effective ash range.
•To return to normal ash, set the ash sync speed to
other options other than Auto FP. Then the icon < > will
disappear when pressing the shutter halfway.
•Multi ash mode cannot be set in high-speed sync mode.
•Over-temperature protection may be activated after 15
consecutive high-speed sync ashes.
Second-Curtain Sync
With a slow shutter speed, you can create a light train following
the subject. The ash res right before the shutter closes.
•Set the camera to Rear mode
and press the shutter button
halfway, then the ash display
panel will show the second
curtain sync icon < >.
•When the camera is not set
to Rear mode, pressing the
shutter button halfway will not
light up the icon < > on the
ash display panel.
FR60X_Nikon 171010.indd 39 10.10.2017 17:14:01

40
M: Manual Flash
The ash output is adjustable from 1/1 full power to 1/128th
power in 1/3rd stop increments. To obtain a correct ash
exposure, use a hand-held ash meter to determine the required
ash output.
1
Press <MODE> button so
thatr <M> is displayed.
2
Turn the Select Dial to
choose a desired ash output
amount.
3
Press <SET> button again to
conrm the setting.
Flash Output Range
The following table makes it easier to see how the stop changes
in terms of f/stop when you increase or decrease the ash
output. For example, when you decrease the ash output to 1/2,
1/2-0.3, or 1/2- 0.7, and then increase the ash output to more
than 1/2, 1/2+0.3, 1/2+0.7, and 1/1 will be displayed.
Figures displayed when reducing ash output level.
Figures displayed when increasing ash output level
Optic S1 Secondary Unit Setting
In M manual ash mode, press <S1/S2> button so that this ash
can function as an optic S1 secondary ash with optic sensor.
With this function, the ash will re synchronously when the
main ash res, the same effect as that by the use of radio
triggers. This helps create multiple lighting effects.
Optic S2 Secondary Unit Setting
Press <S1/S2> button so that this ash can also function as an
optic S2 secondary ash with optic sensor in M manual ash
mode. This is useful when cameras have pre-ash function.
With this function, the ash will ignore a single “preash” from
the main ash and will only re in response to the second, actual
ash from the main unit.
Manual Off Camera High-speed Setting
In M manual ash mode, press <
SYNC
> button to select high-
speed mode and is displayed.
S1 and S2 optic triggering and off camera high-speed mode
are only available in M manual ash mode.
R
R
FR60X_Nikon 171010.indd 40 10.10.2017 17:14:01

41
RPT: Stroboscopic Flash
With stroboscopic ash, a rapid series of ashes is red. It can
be used to capture a multiple images of a moving subject in a
single photograph.
You can set the ring frequency (number of ashes per sec.
expressed as Hz), the number of ashes, and the ash output.
1
Press <MODE> button so that
<RPT> is displayed.
2
Turn the Select Dial to choose
a desired ash output.
3
Set the ash frequency and
ash times.
•Press Function Button 3
< MU LTI > to select the item
(blinks).
•Turn the Select Dial to set the
number and press Function
Button 4 < HZ > button again
to conrm. The next item to be
set will blink.
•After you nisth the setting,
press <SET> button and all the
settings will be displayed.
Calculating the Shutter Speed
During stroboscopic ash, the shutter remains open until the r-
ing stops. Use the formula below to calculate the shutter speed
and set it with the camera.
Number of Flashes / Flash Frequency = Shutter Speed
For example, if the number of ashes is 10 and the ring fre-
quency is 5 Hz, the shutter speed should be at least 2 seconds.
•Stroboscopic ash is most effective with a highly reec-
tive subject against a dark background.
•Using a tripod and a remote control is recommended.
•A ash output of 1/1 and 1/2 cannot be set for strobo-
scopic ash.
•Stroboscopic ash can be used with“bulb”.
If the number of ashes is displayed as “--”, the ring will
continue until the shutter closes or the battery is exhaust-
ed. The number of ashes will be limited as shown by the
following table
To avoid overheating and deteriorating the ash head, do
not use stroboscopic ash more than 10 times in succes-
sion. After 10 times, allow the camera ash to rest for at
least 15 minutes. If you try to use the stroboscopic ash
more than 10 times in succession, the ring might stop au-
tomatically to protect the ash head. If this happens, allow
at least 15 minutes’ rest for the camera ash.
R
R
FR60X_Nikon 171010.indd 41 10.10.2017 17:14:01

42
Flash
output 123456-7 8
1/4 7654433
1/8 14 14 12 10 865
1/16 30 30 30 20 20 20 10
1/32 60 60 60 50 50 40 30
1/64 90 90 90 80 80 70 60
1/128 90 90 90 90 90 90 80
Hz
Flash
output 10 20-50 60-199
1/4 222
1/8 444
1/16 888
1/32 20 16 12
1/64 50 30 20
1/128 70 40 40
Hz
Maximum Stroboscopic Flashes:
Wireless Flash Shooting: OpticTransmission
This product is compatible with Nikon Creative Lighting
System (CLS). It can function as either an optic wireless
master or slave ash. As a master unit, it can control Nikon
ashes e.g. SB-900 and SB-910 via wireless. As a slave unit,
it can be controlled by wireless signals of Nikon ashes e.g.
SB-900 and pop-up ash commanders of Nikon cameras
e.g. D7100/D7000/D800.
•You can set up three slave groups for i-TTL autoash shooting.
With i-TTL autoash, you can easily create various lighting
effects.
•Any ash settings for the slave units on the master ash in
i-TTL / Manual / RPT mode will be automatically sent to
the slave units. So the only thing you need to do is to set the
master unit for each slave group without any operation for the
slave units at all during the shooting.
•This ash can work in i-TTL / M / RPT / OFF ash modes
when set as a master unit.
Slave/Master Unit’s Positioning and Operation Range
Indoors
Outdoors
FR60X_Nikon 171010.indd 42 10.10.2017 17:14:01

43
1. Wireless Settings
You can switch between normal ash and wireless ash. For
normal ash shooting, be sure to set the wireless setting to OFF.
Master Unit Setting
Press <R> button so that < >
is displayed on the LCD panel.
If < RPT > is displayed, it
means RPT mode is ON.
The backlight turns green now.
Slave Unit Setting
Press <R> button again so that
< > and < > are
displayed on the LCD panel.
The backlight turns orange now.
2. Setting Master Unit‘s Flash Mode
1
Press Function Button 4
< CH > and turn the Select
Dial to choose a channel ID
from 1 to 4.
2
Press the <SET> button to
conrm.
3. Setting the Communication Channel
If there are other wireless ash systems nearby, you can change
the channel IDs to prevent signal interference. The channel IDs
of the master unit and the slave unit(s) must be set to the same.
1
Press Function Button 3
< CH > and turn the Select
Dial to choose a channel ID
from 1 to 4.
2
Press the <SET> button to
conrm.
R
R
FR60X_Nikon 171010.indd 43 10.10.2017 17:14:02

44
4. i-TTL Fully Automatic Wireless Flash
Shooting
Using Automatic Wireless Flash with a Single Slave Unit
1
Master Unit Setting
•Attach a CUlight FR 60N ash
unit on the camera and set it
as the master ash (Page 43)
•M/A/B/C can be set as TTL
mode independently.
2
Slave Unit Setting
•Set the other camera ash
as the wireless slave Unit.
(Page 43)
•The slave unit can be set as
A/B/C.
3
Check the communication
channel.
•If the master unit and slave
unit(s) are set to a different
channel, set them to the
same channel. (Page 43)
4Position the camera and ashes.
•Position the camera and
ashes as the picture shows.
(Page 42)
5
Check that the ash is ready.
•Check that the master ash
ready indicator is lightened.
•When the slave ash ready
indicator is ready, the AF-as-
sist beam lighting area will
blinks at 1 second intervals.
6
Check the ash operation.
•Press the master unit’s Test
Button < >.
•Then, the slave unit will re.
If not, adjust the slave unit’s
angle toward the master
unit and distance from the
master unit.
•The slave unit might be out of order or re an unwanted
ash due to the nearby uorescent lamp or computer
screen.
•If the slave unit’s auto power off function is workable,
press the master unit’s test button to power it on. Please
note that test ring is unavailable during the camera’s
regular metering time.
•The effective time of slave auto power off is changeable.
(C.Fn-Sv APOT Page 50)
•By making some settings, the auto AF-assist transmitter
will not blink after the slave unit‘s ash ready indicator is
lightened. (C.Fn-AF Page 50)
R
FR60X_Nikon 171010.indd 44 10.10.2017 17:14:03

45
Using Fully Automatic Wireless Flash
The FEC and other settings that set on the master unit will also
be appeared on the slave unit automatically. The slave unit does
not need any operation. Use the following settings to make
wireless ashes according to the same methods with normal
ash shooting.
•Flash Exposure Compensation ( Page 38)
•High-Speed Sync (
SYNC
Page 39)
About Master Unit
Use two or more master units. By preparing several cameras
that with master units ash attached, cameras can be changed
in shooting while keeping the same lighting source (slave unit).
5. M:Wireless Flash Shooting
with Manual Flash
This describes wireless (multiple shooting) using manual ash.
You can shoot with a different ash output setting for each slave
unit (ring group). Set all parameters on the master unit.
1
Setting the ash mode to
<M>.
•Press Function Button 4
< Gr > to choose groups.
Then, press Function
Button 3 < MODE > to set
the ash to M mode.
2
Setting ash output.
•Press Function Button 2
< >. Turn the Select
Dial to set the ash output
of the groups. Press the
<SET> button to conrm.
3
Taking the picture.
•Each group res at the set
ash ratio
6. RPT:Wireless Flash Shooting with
Manual Flash
Setting < RPT > stroboscopic
ash.
•Press <MODE> button so that
<RPT> is displayed.
•Setting the stroboscopic ash.
(Page 41)
•The ring frequency of stroboscopic ash during the optic
transmission wireless shooting can be set from 1Hz to
100Hz (settings from 250 Hz to 500 Hz are not available).
FR60X_Nikon 171010.indd 45 10.10.2017 17:14:04

46
Wireless Flash Shooting:
Radio (2.4G)Transmission
Using a ash (master/slave) with a radio transmission wireless
shooting function make it easy to shoot with advanced wireless
multiple ash lighting, in the same way as i-TTL autoash shoot-
ing. The basic relative position and operation range are as shown
in the picture. You can then perform wireless i-TTL autoash
shooting just by setting the master unit to <i-TTL>.
Positioning and Operation Range (Example of wireless ash
shooting)
•Autoash Shooting with One Slave Unit
Transmission distance
is about 100m.
•Use the supplied mini stand to position the slave unit.
•Before shooting, perform a test ash and test shooting.
•The transmission distance might be shorter depending
on the conditions such as positioning of slave units, the
surrounding environment and whether conditions.
Wireless Multiple Flash Shooting
You can divide the slave units into two or three groups and
perform i-TTL autoash while changing the ash ratio (factor). In
addition, you can set and shoot with a different ash mode for
each ring group, for up to 5 groups.
•Auto Shooting with Two Slave Groups
FR60X_Nikon 171010.indd 46 10.10.2017 17:14:05

47
•Auto Shooting with Three Slave Groups
Wireless shooting using radio
transmission has advantages
over wireless shooting using
optic transmission, such as
being less affected by obstacles,
and not having to point the slave
unit’s wireless sensor toward
the master unit. The main func-
tional differences are as follows:
Function Radio Transmission Optic Transmission
Distance 100 m 15 m
Channel 1~32 1~4
To be disturbed Hard Easy
Other Applications
Sync Triggering
The Sync Cord Jack is a 3.5mm plug. Insert a trigger plug
here and the ash will be red synchronously with the camera
shutter.
FR60X_Nikon 171010.indd 47 10.10.2017 17:14:05

48
Modelling Flash
If the camera has a depth-of-eld preview button, pressing it will
re the ash continuously for 1 second. This is called modeling
ash.
It enables you to see the shadow effects on the subject and the
lighting balance. You can re the modeling ash during wireless
or normal ash shooting.
•To avoid overheating and deteriorating the ash head, do
not re the modeling ash for more than 10 consecutive
times. If you re the modeling ash 10 consecutive
times, allow at least 10 minutes’ break for the camera
ash.
Auto Focus Assist Beam
In poorly-lit or low-contrast shooting environments, the built-in
auto focus assist beam will automatically light on to make it eas-
ier for autofocus. The beam will light up only when autofocus is
difcult and get out as soon as the autofocus becomes correct.
If you want to turn off the auto focus assist beam, set the “AF”
to “OFF” on the C.Fn settings.
•If you nd the auto focus assist beam does not light up,
this is because the camera has got a correct autofocus.
Positon Effective Range
Center 0.6~10m / 2.0~32.8 feet
Periphery 0.6~5m / 2.0~16.4 feet
Bounce Flash
By pointing the ash head toward a wall or ceiling, the ash will
bounce off the surface before illuminating the subject. This can
soften shadows behind the subject for a more natural-looking
shot. This is called bounce ash.
To set the bounce direction, hold the ash head and turn it to a
satisfying angle.
•If the wall or ceiling is too
far away, the bounced ash
might be too weak and result
in underexposure.
•The wall or ceiling should be
a plain, white color for high
reectance. If the bounce
surface is not white, a color
cast may appear in the
picture.
FR60X_Nikon 171010.indd 48 10.10.2017 17:14:05