FlashPoint R2 User Manual
R2
Radio Transmitter
for Fujifilm
FPRRR2TF
Flashpoint R2 Radio Transmitter for Fujilm
Thank you for choosing Flashpoint!
The Flashpoint R2 Radio System transmits TTL data directly to the vast R2 Family
of Flash which is fully compatible with many camera TTL systems, as well as select
manually controlled strobes and monolights. Featuring multi-group triggering,
stable signal transmission, and real-time sync, it gives photographers unparalleled
exibility and control over their strobist setups. The transmitter features highspeed sync and a pass-through for a speedlite, as well. This TTL wireless ash
trigger only applies to FUJIFILM cameras.
The incredible range of these compact and lightweight units as well as their
integrated functions and features make them the rst choice of professional
photographers. If you have any questions or concerns, please feel free to
contact us at Brands@Adorama.com
Features
• Remote TTL and Manual power control
• Multi Group triggering and channel security
• Clear LCD readout panel
• Industry benchmark sync range and interference avoidance
• Built in laser AF assist lamp with laser crisscross pattern for instant autofocus
even in complete dark on low contrast surfaces (on compatible cameras)
• HSS for shutter speeds up to 1/8000 second with compatible
cameras and strobes
• 1 year warranty
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For Your Safety
• Always keep this product dry.
• Do not use in rain or in damp conditions.
• Stop using this product if it breaks open due to internal shifting,
falling or strong impact.
• STRONG electric shock may occur if you touch the components inside it.
• Do not re ash directly into the eyes, especially those of babies and pets,
within short distances. Visual impairment may occur.
• Do not use ash units in the presence of ammable gases, chemicals
and other similar materials.
• Do not leave or store the unit if the ambient temperature is over 122°F /50°C
(e.g. in automobile in the sun). The electronic parts may be damaged.
• Do not insert metal parts into any equipment.
• Do not touch the electrical contacts on the ash or battery or contact them with
any conductive materials.
• Do not use the unit to support other equipment. For example, do not lift your
camera by the radio.
• The radio has a locking pin to ensure secure operation. To avoid damage,
completely unscrew the locking ring before removing the ash.
• Store the radio with the batteries removed. Keeping them inside can lead to
battery cell leakage, voiding the warranty.
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Name of Parts
Body / Transmitter
Battery
Compartment
Micro USB Port
(for rmware updates)
PC Sync Port
Hot Shoe Speedlite
Connection
LCD Panel
Hot Shoe Camera
Connection
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TEST Trigger Button
AF Assist Beam
Switch
Power Switch
Status Indicator Lamp
CH/OK
Channel Setting
‘OK’ Button
GR
Group Setting Button
Select Dial
MODE
Mode Selection
Button
Transmitter Panel
CH
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C B A F
A. Output Settings per Group in the M mode;
FEC Settings per Group in the TTL mode
B. Mode Settings
C. Group
D. Currently Selected Group (method 2)
E. Channel Settings
F. Multi Mode Icon
G. Synchronization Delay Setting Icon w
H. Low Battery Indicator
I. Single Contact Mode Icon
Installing Batteries
Slide the battery compartment lid of the transmitter.
Insert two AA batteries (sold separately) as indicated.
Low Battery Indicator
When the battery power gets too low for a stable
signal (<2.4V), the battery warning lamp blinks quickly.
Please replace both batteries of the same type and
strength, as low power leads to misres and diminished range.
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USING THE FLASH TRIGGER (NON-TTL)
The ash trigger features the following functions:
1. As a Wireless Flash Trigger
1.1 Mount the transmitter on camera hotshoe and turn it on before turning
on the camera.
1.2 Set the transmitter and the receiver to the same channel by pressing the
Channel Setting Button.
1.3 Press the camera shutter button, and the ash will be triggered
simultaneously. The Status Indicator Lamp of both transmitter and
receiver units turn red.
2. As a Wireless Flash Trigger with PC Sync Socket
2.1 Set the transmitter end and receiver device to the same channel and group.
2.2 The transmitter will control the ash on the receiver end, using the PC Sync
Socket as input by default, bypassing the hotshoe.
2.3 Press the camera shutter. The PC Sync Socket’s signal to control the ash.
2.4 PC Sync Socket can also be set as output. Long press the <CH/OK> Button
of the transmitter until <Fn> is displayed on the panel. Then, set the value
of C.Fn-03 to “OU” by pressing the “GR” button once and rotating the Select
Dial. The PC Sync Socket is in output mode and can trigger an attached
ash though a PC cord.
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SETTING THE TRANSMITTER
• Power Switch
Slide the Power Switch to ON. The LCD screen will turn on. The Status
Indicator Lamp does not illuminate.
Note: In order to avoid power consumption, turn o the transmitter when
not in use.
• AF Assist Beam Power Switch
Slide the power switch to ON, and the AF Assist Beam is activated.
When the camera cannot focus because of darkness, the AF assist beam will
turn on. When the camera can focus, the AF assist beam will turn o.
• Channel Settings
1. Short press the <CH/OK> Button until the channel value blinks.
2. Turn the Select Dial to choose the appropriate channel.
Press the <CH/OK> Button again to conrm the setting.
3. This ash trigger contains 32 channels which can be
changed from 1 to 32. Set the transmitter and the
receiver to the same channel before shooting.
• Mode Settings
1. Short press the <GR> Button and the selected group
will blink. Click to scroll through the modes forwardly
and double-click to scroll through in reverse sequence.
2. Short press the <MODE> Button and the selected
groups’ modes will be changed by the order of TTL/M/-- (-- represents OFF,
the current group will not re).
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• Group POWER / FEC Settings
1. Short press the <GR> Button and the selected
group will blink. Click to scroll through the
modes forwardly and double-click to scroll
through in reverse sequence.
2. Turn the Select Dial to change the power or ash
exposure compensation settings. When the current
group is in the M mode, the power output value is
changeable from 1/1 full power to Min. power* in 0.3 stop increments.
When the current group is in the TTL mode, the FEC amount is changeable
from -3 to 3 in 0.3 stop increments. When the current group is in the -- mode
(ash o), the amounts will not change.
3. Short press the <CH/OK> Button again to conrm the setting.
Min. refers to the minimum power output value that can be set in M/Multi
mode. 1/128 or 1/256 can be set according to C.Fn-05.
The minimum power output value is 1/128 and cannot be set to 1/256 for most
of camera ashes. However, the value can change to 1/256 when using in
combination with stronger Watt-Second ashes such as the Flashpoint
XPLOR600 or Rapid R2.
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