Westcott FJ80 User manual

FJ80 Universal Touchscreen Speedlight
User Manual
V1.0.3
3/16/2021

Contents
Contents 1
Introduction 3
Components (Included) 4
Important things to know before starting… 4
Reviewing Firmware Files 4
TTL ±3 Flash Exposure Compensation 4
Canon Continuous Mode 4
Flashes Per Charge 4
FJ80 Speedlight: Overview 5
FJ80 Speedlight: LCD Display & Menus 6
FJ80 Speedlight: Warnings 7
Caution 7
Dual-stage Heat Protection System 7
FJ80 Speedlight: Firmware Updates 8
Installing the Firmware 8
Important Installation Information 8
FJ80 Speedlight: Getting Started 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 Gel [sold separately] 11
Attaching the Honeycomb Clip & 30° Grid [sold separately] 11
Attaching the Honeycomb Clip and Color Gels [sold separately] 11
FJ80 Speedlight: Powering & Testing 11
Powering On 11
Powering Off 11
Test Fire 12
FJ80 Speedlight: Speedlight On-camera Operation 12
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Enable SPEEDLIGHT Mode 12
Selectable Digital Touchscreen Buttons 12
Auto-focus (AF) Assist Beam 13
FJ80 Speedlight: HOST Wireless Operation 13
Enable HOST Mode 13
Selectable Digital Touchscreen Buttons 13
FJ80 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 Information 19
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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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Components (Included)
●FJ80 Universal Speedlight
●FJ80 Lithium Polymer Battery
●FJ80 Battery Charger & Cord
●FJ80 Shoe Stand
●FJ80 Travel Case
Important things to know before starting…
Reviewing Firmware Files
Firmware updates will be made available on the FJ80 product page (https://www.westcott.com/4750) to
improve the performance of the FJ Wireless System. Please review ALL documentation included with
each firmware download to ensure all of the necessary preparation steps are complete before installing
the firmware.
TTL ±3 Flash Exposure Compensation
±3 TTL Flash Exposure Compensation (FEC) on the FJ-X2m Wireless Trigger or host FJ80 Universal
Speedlight (when used as a transmitter) 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 Mode
When photographing in Canon Continuous Mode, two overlapping-squares will be visible on the FJ-X2m
& FJ80 displays, and the FJ Wireless System will default to Manual Mode; disabling TTL and HSS
functionality. Exit Continuous Mode on the Canon camera to resume TTL and HSS functionality.
Flashes Per Charge
The FJ80 was designed to achieve 400+ full-power flashes with every battery charge. Achieving this
requires that the screen intensity be set to MIN in the Settings Menu.
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FJ80 Speedlight: Overview
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FJ80 Speedlight: LCD Display & Menus
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FJ80 Speedlight: Warnings
Caution
●IMPORTANT: During operation, the speedlight lens and various components of the FJ80
speedlight temperatures may increase. Please use caution while using to avoid severe burns or
injuries.
●Use only with the Westcott FJ80 Lithium Polymer Battery and Charger.
●Do not touch the speedlight lens after immediate use to avoid potential injury.
●Never leave unattended around children and/or pets.
●Always confirm proper installation, locking, and unlocking when adding or removing from the
camera hot shoe. (NOTE: Failure to completely rotate and unlock could result in damaging the
locking pin.)
●Keep away from fire, water, and moisture.
●Do not submerge in water.
●Avoid drastic temperature changes before, during, or after use.
●Always remove the FJ80 Lithium Polymer Battery from the FJ80 Speedlight during travel/storage
to avoid accidental operation, which could lead to overheating or permanent damage.
●Do not force adjust 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 during continued full-power
use during a short timeframe. The monitoring system provides a staged automatic shutoff scenario;
●Stage 1: Once the speedlight reaches an internal operating temperature of 131°F (55°C), the
screen will display a yellow [OH]. The recycle time will also increase to 2 seconds in efforts to
cool the unit while allowing for further operation.
●Stage 2: Once the strobe reaches an internal operating temperature of 167°F (75°C), the screen
will display a red [OH] icon. The unit will be inoperable for an estimated 10 minutes until an
adequate internal temperature has been reached to continue operation.
●Once the unit has cooled, the red [OH] will disappear from the touchscreen, and it will then be
safe to continue operation.
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FJ80 Speedlight: Firmware Updates
The FJ80 Speedlight is designed with a USB-C port to allow for firmware updates only. Future firmware
updates will result in performance enhancements, modified menu options, and improved menu layouts.
Please visit westcott.com/4750 to confirm your speedlight has the latest firmware before using.
Installing the Firmware
1. Visit westcott.com/4750 and scroll to the Support section. Find and download the latest
firmware FJ80 firmware ZIP file.
a. NOTE: Various browsers may automatically unzip the ZIP file. In this scenario, skip to Step
#3.
2. Unzip the file and open the extracted folder.
3. IMPORTANT: Read ALL FILES in the extracted folder (i.e., README, Changelog, etc.).
4. Ensure the FJ80 is OFF and cooled before installing the firmware.
5. Connect the USB-A to USB-C cable to the FJ80’s USB-C port.
6. Standard operating systems will present the speedlight as an external drive device.
a. NOTE: MacOS may display the external device on the desktop or in the Finder window.
7. Locate the .BIN file on your computer and drag the file to the FJ80 (external device).
a. NOTE: The file ending in .BIN will be the ONLY file copied to the FJ80.
8. Once 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.
Important Installation Information
●If FJ devices don’t display as an external device after being connected to the computer, then
please disconnect the USB cable from both devices, restart the computer, and restart the
firmware installation process.
●It’s recommended that the firmware update installation process be completed only when the
connected computer’s power level is ≥ 50%. Loss of power of any type during this process could
render the FJ80 inoperable and require professional repair.
●Removing the USB-C cable from the FJ80 without properly ejecting the FJ80 from your computer
could render the speedlight inoperable and require professional repair.
●Depending on the operating system and the applications running, copying the firmware from your
computer to the FJ80 may take a few minutes and/or halt the copying process. Should this
happen, close the copy progress window and try again. Further copying issues may require that
the computer be restarted.
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FJ80 Speedlight: Getting Started
Charging the FJ80 Lithium Polymer Battery
1. Ensure the FJ80 is OFF by long-pressing the Power | Test button until the LCD screen turns off.
2. Remove the battery from the FJ80 by pressing the two buttons on the sides of the battery and
gently pulling the battery away from the FJ80 battery port.
3. Connect the FJ80 Power Cord to the FJ80 Battery Charger and plug the cord into a wall outlet.
4. Align the silver contacts on the back of the FJ80 battery with the two contacts on the FJ80
charger; while pressing the buttons on the side of the battery, gently insert the battery into the
charger and gently press down until the battery locks into place and the LED indicator turns red.
5. The battery is charged and can be safely removed from the charger when the LED indicator light
turns green.
6. Remove the battery from the charger by pressing the side buttons and gently pulling away from
the charger.
Battery Charger LED Indicator Light Colors
●Solid Green Indicator 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 aligning the silver contacts on the back of the battery to
the contacts on the FJ80 battery port and gently press the battery into the port until it clicks into place.
DC Power Operation
1. Ensure the FJ80 battery is completely charged.
2. Ensure the battery is securely attached to the FJ80.
3. Turn the speedlight ON by long-pressing the Power | Test button, then tap the blue power logo
on the screen until the start-up screen appears.
Note: The FJ80 LCD Touchscreen is protected by a removable clear screen protector that can be
removed at any time by gently pulling the film away from the display.
Note: The FJ80 was designed to achieve 400+ full-power flashes with every battery charge. Achieving
this burst count requires that the touchscreen screen intensity be set to MIN in the Settings menu.
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FJ80 Speedlight: Mounting
Attaching to a Camera
1. Ensure the FJ80 is OFF.
2. Slide the FJ80 Speedlight base into the camera’s hot shoe with the touchscreen facing the same
direction as the rear of the camera. (NOTE: Sony cameras REQUIRE the #4711 FJ-X2m Adapter for
Sony Cameras.)
3. Rotate the Shoe Lock lever clockwise (left to right) until it’s securely mounted to the camera.
Detaching from a Camera
1. Ensure the FJ80 is OFF.
2. Rotate the Shoe Lock lever counterclockwise (right to left). (NOTE: Ensure that the lever has been
completely moved to the left. Otherwise, the locking pin may be permanently damaged upon
removal of the speedlight.)
3. Securely grasp the sides of the FJ80 Speedlight, gently slide the speedlight towards the rear of
the camera, and completely remove it from the camera’s hot shoe.
Note:Never force or remove the FJ80 into or away from the camera’s hot shoe.
FJ80 Speedlight: Attaching & Removing 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).
(NOTE: Ensure that the lever has been completely moved to the left. Otherwise, the locking pin
could be permanently damaged upon removal of the speedlight.)
4. Securely grasp the sides of the FJ80 Speedlight, gently slide the speedlight towards the rear of
the cold shoe stand and completely remove it from the cold shoe stand.
Attaching the FJ80 Magnetic Diffusion Dome [sold separately]
1. Ensure all modifiers have been removed from the FJ80’s articulating flash head.
2. Gently grasp the white dome, align the dome’s opening with the FJ80’s speedlight face, and
gently affix it into place using the magnets.
3. Remove the Magnetic Diffusion Dome by gently grasping the dome and pulling away from the
flash head.
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Attaching the FJ80 Magnetic Diffusion Dome with Color Gel [sold separately]
1. Ensure all modifiers have been removed from the FJ80’s articulating flash head.
2. Grasp the edges of the Diffusion Dome, align the tabs of the hard gels to the openings on the
black ring at the base of the Diffusion Dome, insert the selected gel, ensure that the gel’s tabs
are seated in the lower cutout portion of the ring, and rotate the gel clockwise to lock into place.
3. Gently grasp the white dome, align the dome’s opening with the FJ80’s speedlight face, and
gently affix it into place using the magnets.
4. Remove the Magnetic Diffusion Dome by gently grasping the dome and pulling away from the
flash head.
Attaching the Honeycomb Clip & 30° Grid [sold separately]
1. Ensure all modifiers have been removed from the FJ80’s articulating flash head.
2. Grasp the edges of the Honeycomb Clip, align the tabs of the honeycomb grid to the openings
on the clip, insert the honeycomb grid into the slots, then rotate the grid clockwise to lock into
place.
3. Align the 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 Honeycomb Clip, align the tabs of the hard gels to the openings on the
clip, insert the gel, ensure that the gel’s tabs are seated in the lower cutout portion of the clip,
and rotate the gel clockwise to lock into place.
a. Add the honeycomb grid to this setup by following step 2 from the section above.
3. Align the 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 & Gel by gently grasping the edges of the clip and pull away from
the flash head.
FJ80 Speedlight: Powering & Testing
Powering On
1. Long press the Power button for 3-seconds until the digital blue power button appears on the
display, release the Power button, and tap the digital blue power button on the touchscreen.
Powering Off
1. Long press the Power button for 3-seconds until the FJ80 turns off.
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Test Fire
1. Quick press the white Test button [backlit green] once to test-fire the FJ80 Speedlight. When the
Test button is pressed, the backlit button will turn from green to red until the speedlight has
recharged and ready for the next burst.
FJ80 Speedlight: Speedlight On-camera Operation
Enable SPEEDLIGHT Mode
1. Long press the Power button for 3-seconds until the digital blue power button appears on the
display, release the Power button, and tap the digital blue power button on the touchscreen.
2. Quick press the physical blue Home button to return to the Main Menu on the display.
3. Quick press the digital Speedlight button on 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 confirm the selection.
Selectable Digital Touchscreen Buttons
Top Section
●Camera Brand Button: [Canon, Fuji, Lumix, Nikon, Sony, Olympus]
●SYNC Function Button: [High-speed Sync (HSS), Front Curtain Sync, Rear Curtain Sync]
Middle Section
●TTL Exposure: [+3.0] | M Exposure: [1.0 ~ 9.0]
Lower Section
●MODE Function Button: [Manual (M), TTL]
●ZOOM Button: [Automatic (A), Beam Spread Range Icon]
●Modeling Lamp Button: [OFF, AUTO, 1-3]
Screen Controls
●Up Arrow
●OK Button
●Down Arrow
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Auto-focus (AF) Assist Beam
The FJ80 Speedlight is equipped with an integrated AF Assist Beam that works with various camera
models. Review your camera’s owner’s manual and familiarize yourself with the settings that need to be
adjusted in order to take advantage of this feature with your camera.
FJ80 Speedlight: HOST Wireless Operation
Enable HOST Mode
1. Quick press the physical Home button to return to the Main Menu on the display.
2. Quick press the digital blue HOST button on the Main Menu to enter HOST Mode.
3. Adjust the touchscreen 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 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 Button: [Manual (M), TTL, SLP]
●TTL Exposure: [+3.0] | M Exposure: [1.0 ~ 9.0]
●Modeling Lamp Control Button: [OFF [0] - [3]]
○NOTE: The Modeling Lamp Control Button for each group serves two functions for
assigned HOST and CLIENT units;
■a) Adjusting the output settings Minimum [1] ~ Maximum [3] will control the HOST
FJ80’s modeling lamp brightness.
■b) Modeling lamps of FJ CLIENT flash/strobe units assigned to the same Group(s)
as the HOST FJ80 can also be controlled via this control button. However, the
modeling lamp output of CLIENT units is static, meaning the light output can only
be set to OFF [0] or ON [1~3].
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Lower Section
●SYNC Function Button: [High-speed Sync (HSS), Front Curtain Sync, Rear Curtain Sync]
●ZOOM Button: [Automatic (A), , Beam Spread Range Icon]
●HOST Sleep: [Enable/Disable] (Setting disables the on-camera FJ80 from firing when the shutter
release is pressed)
Screen Controls
●Up Arrow
●OK Button
●Down Arrow
FJ80 Speedlight: CLIENT Wireless Operation
Enable CLIENT Mode
1. Quick press the physical Home button to return to the Main Menu on the display.
2. Quick press the digital CLIENT button on the Main Menu to enter HOST Mode.
3. Adjust the touchscreen 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 confirm the selection.
Selectable Digital Touchscreen Buttons
Top Section
●Wireless Button: Fixed; The FJ80 will default and remain in TTL-ALL Wireless Mode when the
CLIENT Mode is enabled.
●Channel Button (CH): [01-31]
●Group Button (GR): [A, B, C, D, E, F, G, H, I, J, L, O, P, Q, S, U]
Middle Section
●TTL Exposure: [+3.0] | M Exposure: [1.0 ~ 9.0]
Lower Section
●MODE Function Button: [Manual (M), TTL]
●ZOOM Button: [Beam Spread Range Icon]
●Modeling Lamp Button: [OFF, AUTO, 1-3]
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Screen Controls
●Up Arrow
●OK Button
●Down Arrow
[NEW] Remote ZOOM Control
Firmware Version 1.0.3 brings one of the most requested features to the FJ80 Universal Speedlight;
remote control of the ZOOM functionality from the FJ-X2m Wireless Flash Trigger.
Remote ZOOM Control [Single Group]
1. Long-press the left Menu Selection Button [Camera] on the FJ-X2m Wireless Flash Trigger to
enter the ZOOM menu.
2. Scroll the FJ-X2m Selection Wheel to locate the group for which the ZOOM needs adjusting.
3. Quick press the FJ-X2m Selection Wheel to adjust the FJ80 ZOOM setting [0-5].
4. Scroll the Selection Wheel to adjust the FJ80 ZOOM settings.
5. Quick press the FJ-X2m Selection Wheel to confirm the FJ80 ZOOM selection.
6. Long-press the left Menu Selection Button [Camera] on the FJ-X2m Wireless Flash Trigger to
return to the Main Menu.
Remote ZOOM Control [All Groups]
1. Long-press the left Menu Selection Button [Camera] on the FJ-X2m Wireless 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 FJ80 ZOOM selections.
7. Long-press the left Menu Selection Button [Camera] on the FJ-X2m Wireless Flash Trigger to
return to the Main Menu.
FJ80: Settings Menu
Enter SETTINGS Menu
1. Quick press the physical Home button to return to the Main Menu on the display.
2. Quick press the digital Settings button on the Main Menu to enter Settings Menu.
3. Navigate the Settings menu by quickly pressing the button next to the setting that needs to be
changed. The button will turn white, signaling that the setting can be changed.
4. Adjust the touchscreen 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.
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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.
5. Quick press the physical Home button to return to the Main Menu on the touchscreen.
Selectable Digital Touchscreen Buttons
●Screen Options: [(Minimum Brightness (1) ~ Maximum Brightness (5)]
●Auto-Off Options: [20 minutes, 1.5 hours]
●SYNC-X Options: [ON, OFF]
●Beep Options: [ON, OFF]
●RT ID# Options: [OFF, ON] [00-99]
●Factory Reset Option: Press to highlight button and press OK.
NOTE: Beep [ON/OFF] controls the audible beep notification for FJ80, FJ200, and FJ400 units being
controlled by an FJ80 in HOST mode.
FJ80 Battery: Performance and Care
FJ80 Battery Performance
The FJ80 Lithium-Polymer Battery (11.1V 11.1Wh, 1000mAh) is capable of 400+ full-power flashes with the
modeling lamp disabled 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 the battery outside of the stated operating temperatures (14~122°F / -10°~50°C) as it will
affect the overall performance of the battery and speedlight. Preserve the battery’s longevity by storing
at roughly ~40% capacity at room temperature in a dry environment and recharge to this capacity at least
every three months when not being used.
FJ80 Speedlight: Technical Specifications
FJ80: Speedlight
Maximum Power (Ws)
80 Ws
Energy Range (Power Output)
9 f-stop (0.3Ws to 80 Ws)
Flash Duration (t0.1)
Normal: 1/250-3300s
Flash Duration (t0.5)
Normal: 1/800-1/10000s
Recycle Time
.05s - 1.2s (DC Battery)
Color Temperature Stability
Normal/TTL/HSS: 5500K±150
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Mounting System
FJ80 Magnetic Mount
Auto Multi-Voltage
Yes
Flash Increments
0.1-stop; 1.0-stop
Flash Modes
Manual / TTL
Continuous Capture
20 fps (Camera Model & Speedlight Settings
Dependent)
IGBT
Yes
Flash Exposure Compensation (FEC)
±3
Modeling Lamp (Output)
LED 3 Watts (5600K ±200K)
Flash Tube
Ω; 180° Beam Angle
Sync Functions
Normal, HSS
Sync Speed
Normal: 1/250s
HSS: 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 50° C
Flashes Per Charge
400+ at Full Power
Recharge Time
~2 hours
Battery Charge Cycles
300 (@80% after 300)
FJ80: General
Display
LCD Touchscreen Color Display
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Mount
Hot Shoe
Auto-Dump
Yes
Cooling
Passive
Voltage Stabilization
Yes
Firmware Port Type
USB-C (Firmware)
Auto Memory Recall
Yes
Test Button
Yes
Auto-Power Off
Yes
Audible Beep Control
Yes
FJ80: Dimensions & Weight
Weight (FJ80 with Battery & Reflector)
1.20 lbs (0.54g)
Length
8.4 in (21.3cm)
Height
3.2 in (8.1cm)
Operating Temp
14° ~ 122°F / -10° ~ 50°C
NOTE: Speedlight performance, available features, and menu items are subject to change without notice
with future firmware updates or physical product changes during manufacturing.
Warranty Information
Westcott’s warranty obligations for this product are limited to the following terms.
The F.J. Westcott Co. (“Westcott”) warrants this Westcott branded product against defects in materials
and workmanship under normal use for a period of ONE (1) YEAR from the date of retail purchase from
Westcott or an authorized retailer by the original end-user purchaser (“Warranty Period”). If a defect
arises and a valid claim is received within the Warranty Period, at its option and to the extent 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 by the Westcott
trademark, trade name, or logo affixed to them.
This warranty does not apply to; (a) damage caused by accident, abuse, misuse, flood, fire, earthquake,
mold, or other external causes; (b) damage caused by operating the product outside the permitted or
intended uses described by Westcott; (c) a product or part that has been modified to alter functionality or
capability without the written permission of Westcott; or (d) cosmetic damage, including but not limited to
scratches, dents, and broken plastic.
Disclaimer: By purchasing, borrowing, and/or using this product for any event, both public or private, you,
the customer, accepts all responsibility and releases Westcott, and its associates, of any and all liability in
the event of manufacturer’s defect, malfunction or misuse of the product which may lead to further
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injuries or complications unforeseen by the user. Westcott is not responsible for any potential or incurred
damage caused by failure to properly mount, hang, or store the product, which includes, but is not
limited to damage to cameras, electronics, electrical equipment, buildings, building materials, personal
injury, death, or disability, fire damage, or any and all other damage not mentioned previously.
Please contact Westcott’s Repair Department for a Return Authorization Number “RMA” prior to
requesting warranty service. This RMA must be clearly written on the outside of the box to the left of the
shipping label. Items sent 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@westcott.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
applicable government safety regulations and requirements. In an effort to provide the best quality
products possible, we periodically make product modifications. Actual products may not be identical to
items pictured. Future firmware updates may result in performance enhancements, removal of features
to achieve optimal performance, and modified menu options and layouts.
Made in the USA. ©F.J. Westcott Co. All rights reserved.
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