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Foreword
Thank you for purchasing the hähnel Modus
600RT.
The Modus 600RT is a speedlight for Fujifilm DSLR series cameras and is compatible with the
TTLAuto flash system.
•Before starting to shoot, be sure to read this manual
•When reading this manual also refer to the camera’s Instruction Manual
Conventions & assumptions
•The manual is based on the assumption that all devices including the camera are switched on
•Reference page numbers are indicated by
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•The caution symbol indicates a warning to prevent shooting problems
•The Note symbol gives supplemental information
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Contents |
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1 Introduction |
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• Safety precaution - Warnings & Cautions |
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• Nomenclature |
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• Body |
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• Control Panel |
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• LCD Panel in five modes |
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• Viper TTL Transmitter |
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2 Getting started |
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• What’s in the Modus 600RT? |
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• What’s in the Modus 600RT Wireless Kit? |
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• Battery and charger |
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• Attaching to camera |
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• Power Management |
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• Flash Mode - TTLAutoflash |
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• FEC (Flash Exposure Compensation) |
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• FEB (Flash Exposure Bracketing) |
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• FV Lock (Flash Value Lock) |
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• HSS (High Speed Sync) |
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• 2nd Curtain Sync |
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• Flash Mode - Manual Flash |
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• Flash output power range |
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• Optical O1 Secondary unit setting |
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• Optical O2 Secondary unit setting |
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• Flash Mode - MULTI: Stroboscopic Flash |
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• Calcualting the shutter speed |
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• Number of flashes / flash frequency |
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• Master/Slave wireless flash lighting |
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• Wireless multiple flash shooting |
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• Wireless settings |
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• Master unit Setting |
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• Slave unit Setting |
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• Master unit flash ON/OFF |
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• Setting the group mode: TTL / M / off |
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• DCM (Digital channel matching) |
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• Master - Viper TTL or Modus 600RT |
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• Slave - Modus 600RT |
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• Modus 600RT Reset |
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• TTL - Fully automatic wireless |
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• Adavnced setting with fully automatic |
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• Multiple master unit |
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• M: Wireless Flash Shooting with |
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• MULTI: Wireless Flash Shooting with |
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4 Wireless Flash Photography: Optical |
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Transmission |
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• Optical O1 Secondary unit setting |
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• Optical O2 Secondary unit setting |
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5 Wireless Flash Photography: (2.4GHz) using |
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• Wireless setting |
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• DCM (Digital Channel Matching) |
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• Viper TTL group Mode Setting |
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• Group Power Control setting for Manual |
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• Multi Mode |
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• Sync Triggering |
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• Auto Focus Asist Beam |
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• Bounce Flash |
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• Catchlight Panel |
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• Zoom – Setting the Flash Coverage and using |
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Wide Panel |
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• C.Fn – Setting Custom Functions |
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• Protection Functions |
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• Technical Data |
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• Troubleshooting |
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• Firmware Upgrade |
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• Maintenance |
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Warnings:
Failure to observe the instructions below may result in loss of life or serious bodily injury. To prevent fire, excessive heat, chemical leakage, explosions, and electrical shock, follow the safeguards below:
•Do not insert any foreign metallic objects into the electrical contacts of the product, accessories, connecting cables, etc
•Do not use any batteries, power sources, or accessories not specified in the instruction manual. Do not use any deformed or modified batteries, or the product if it is damaged
•Do not short-circuit, disassemble, or modify the product or batteries. Do not apply heat or solder to the batteries. Do not store batteries with metal objects. Do not expose the batteries to fire or water. Do not subject the batteries to strong impact or continuous mechanical shock
•Do not place batteries in a microwave, cooker or high-pressure container
•Do not use the product in locations where there is flammable gas
•Do not fire the flash at anyone driving a car or other vehicle
•Do not disassemble or modify the equipment. High-voltage internal parts may cause electrical shock. If you drop the equipment and the casing breaks open to expose the internal parts, do not touch the exposed parts. There is a possibility of an electrical shock
•Do not store the product in dusty or humid places or locations with lots of oil smoke. Do not store the battery in a charger
•Keep the batteries and other accessories out of the reach of children and infants
•Do not drop the product or battery into fire or water
•Do not expose the product or battery to excessive temperature (below 0ºC or above
40ºC) or strong direct sunlight
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• Battery temperature while on charge or in use should never increase above 60ºC/140ºF. If GB higher temperature occurs, stop using and stop charging immediately
• Do not use paint thinner, benzene, or other organic solvents to clean the product
Caution:
•Failure to observe the instructions below may result in serious bodily injury or damage to property
•When the product is not in use for a prolonged period, make sure to remove the batteries before storing
•When disposing of a battery, insulate the electrical contacts with tape. Contact with other metallic objects or batteries may cause a fire or an explosion. Dispose of batteries in accordance with the appropriate local regulations
•Do not store or leave the product or battery in the trunk, or on the dashboard of a vehicle or in direct sunlight or with a high interior temperature as overheating can result in burns if touched, leaking, fire or explosion
•Do not fire the flash with the flash head (lightemitting unit) in contact with a human body or any object as doing so may result in the risk of burns and fire
•Do not fire the flash near the eyes. Keep the flash unit at least 1m (3.3 feet) away from face. It may hurt or damage the eyes. Using bounce flash to reduce light intensity is also recommended
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Nomenclature
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Catchlight Panel |
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Sync Cord Jack |
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Flash Head |
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Hotshoe |
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Optical Control Sensor |
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Dot-matrix LCD Panel |
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Focus Assist Beam |
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Battery Compartment |
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(1)TTL Autoflash
01.TTL: TTL autoflash
02.: Automatic
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03.Zoom: zoom display
04.Focus Distance
05. : High-speed sync
06.Battery level indicator
07. : Flash exposure compensation
08.Flash exposure compensation amount
09.Aperture
10.Distance indicator scale
11.Effective flash range
12. Beep on/off (C. Fn 7)
• The display will only show the settings currently applied.
•The functions displayed above function buttons 1 to 4, such as and change according to settings’ status.
•When a button or dial is operated, the LCD panel is illuminated.
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(2) Manual Flash
O1: Standard Optical. 02: Preflash Optical
M : Manual flash Manual flash output power
(3) Multi: Multi Stroboscopic Flash
Flash power Number of flashes
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LCD Panel in three Modes
(1) Attached to the Camera
(2) 2.4GHz Radio Control: As a Master Unit
(3) 2.4GHz Radio Control: As a Slave Unit Group A
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SEL - select button |
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Number of flashes |
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Manual flash output |
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Flash frequency |
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High-speed sync |
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Flash output power |
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Battery and Charger
•The HLX-MD1 battery must be charged before use.
•Use the supplied MD1 MKII charger to charge the battery.
•Remove battery from charger when charging is finished and disconnect charger from mains
A fully charged battery will offer approx 500 flashes at full power and even more when power level is reduced. The composition and construction of the MD1 battery pack offers very reliable and fast refresh time for the speedlight.
How to store the battery
When not in use remove the battery from the charger or the speedlight and store the battery in a cool and dry place. Exposing the battery to higher temperatures can shorten the lifetime of the battery. Store the battery
almost empty (one bar in the battery level indicator) when not used for a long period of time. For optimum battery life, use battery regularly and if not used for more than 6 months, charge the battery fully and use it with the Modus 600RT until the battery level is down to 1 bar again before storage.
Battery Lifetime
The lifetime of a recharable battery is limited. The capacity will drop progressively with use and the age of the battery pack. Replace the battery pack when the flash cycle
time becomes longer or the number of flashes reduces noticeably. The battery lifetime can vary substantially depending on storage, operation conditions and exposure to unsuitable enviormental conditions
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Caution
•Do not short circuit the battery
•Do not drop the battery into water or fire
•Do not drop or dismantle or subject the batteries to strong impact or continuous mechanical shock
•Stop using the battery if the battery has any signs of damage or bulging the to housing and dispose of the battery in accordance with the appropriate local regulations
How to charge the battery
The HLX-MD1 battery must be charged before use. Use the supplied MD1 MKII charger to charge the battery. Connect the MD1 MKII charger to a USB adapter (min 5V 2 Amp) with the supplied Micro USB Cable . To start the charge insert the HLX-MD1 battery into the MD1 MKII charger and the green LED bars will illuminate, indicating that the battery is charging. 4 green LED’s on indicates full charge. Remove the battery from charger when fully charged.
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2. According to the triangle sign on the battery pack, insert it into the compartment until a white clip locks the battery with a click sound.
3. To remove the battery, tap the white clip and the battery pack will pop out. Then close the compartment.
Battery Level Indication
Make sure the battery pack is securely fitted in the flash. Check the battery level indication on the LCD panel to see the remaining battery level.
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Attaching to Camera
1. Attach the Speedlight to the camera.
Slip the flash’s mounting foot into the camera’s hotshoe all the way.
2. Secure the Speedlight Push the release button to rotate the lock ring on the mounting foot until it locks in position to the right.
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a)Push the release button.
b)Rotate the lock ring to the left until it is loosened.
c)Slide the speedlight off the camera hotshoe
Power Management
Use the ON/OFF Power Switch to power the flash unit on or off. Switch off if it will not be used for an extended period of time. Set 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. Set 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)
Slave Auto Power Off Timer is set to 60 minutes by default. Another option “30 minutes” is available. (C.Fn-
Sv APOT, Page 42)
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Flash Mode - TTL Autoflash
This flash has three flash modes: TTL, Manual (M), and MULTI (Stroboscopic). In 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, HSS & second curtain sync, modeling flash. These can be controlled with the Modus 600RT or 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.
TTL Mode
Press < MODE > Mode Selection Button to enter TTL mode. The LCD panel will display TTL.
•Press the camera release button halfway to focus. The aperture and effective flash range will be displayed in the LCD panel.
•When the shutter button is fully pressed, the flash will fire a preflash which the camera will use to calculate the correct flash output power the instant before the photo is taken.
FEC: Flash Exposure Compensation
With FEC function, you can adjust the calculated level from -3 to +3 in 1/3 stops. It is useful in situations where minor adjusting of the TTL system is needed based on the lighting environment.
Setting FEC:
1. Press Function Button
2 < >. The
icon < > and flash exposure compensation amount will be highlighted on the LCD panel.
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2. Set the flash 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 flash exposure
compensation, set the amount to “+0”.
3. Press < SET > button again to confirm the setting.
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High-Speed Sync
High Speed Sync FB (HSS) enables the flash to synchronize with all camera shutter speeds. This is convenient when you want to use aperture priority for fillflash portraits. Use the <> flash setting on the camera menu to adjust the setting of the flash light. Choose Auto FB (HSS) on the < SYNC > setting which activates the
high-speed sync function.
1. The icon < > will be displayed. If camera (Auto FP) is enabled. HSS is now turned on
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• Choose < FP > on the < SYNC > setting will activate the high speed sync function.
•With high-speed sync, the faster the shutter speed, the shorter the effective range
•To return to normal flash, set the camera flash sync speed to other option other than Auto FP. Then the icon <> will no longer be shown
•MULTI mode cannot be set in high-speed sync mode
•Over-temperature protection may be activated after 15 consecutive high-speed flashes
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Second-Curtain Sync
Use the <> flash setting on the camera menu to adjust the setting of the flash light. Choose <2nd Curtain> on the < SYNC > setting which activates the Second curtain
sync. The iconwill be displayed when 2nd curtain sync enabled
Flash Mode - Manual Flash
The flash output is adjustable from 1/1 full power to 1/128th power in 1/3rd stop increments. To obtain a correct flash exposure, use a hand-held flash meter to determine the required flash output.
1. Press < MODE > button so that < M > is
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• High Speed Sync and 2nd curtain sync can be selected in < M > mode, using the camera menu.
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Flash Output Power Range
The following table makes it easier to see how the stop changes in terms of f/stop when you increase or decrease the flash output.
For example, when you decrease the flash output: 1/2, 1/2-0.3, or 1/2-0.7, or increase the flash output:1/2, 1/2+0.3, 1/2+0.7, 1/1.
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Optical O1 Secondary Unit Setting
In M manual flash mode, press <O1/O2> button so that this flash can function as an optical O1 secondary flash using its optical sensor. With this function, the flash will fire synchronously when a second main flash fires. This is the same effect as usng a radio trigger to fire the flash off camera. This helps create multiple lighting effects.
Optical O2 Secondary Unit Setting
In M manual flash mode, press <O1/O2> button so that this flash can function as an optical O2 secondary flash using its optical sensor. With this function, the flash will fire synchronously when a second main flash fires as in O1 but it will ignore the metering pre-flash and fire only in response to the exposure flash from the main unit.
• O1 and O2 optic triggering is only available in M manual flash mode when the Modus 600 RT is off camera
•Press function button 4 < SYNC > to activate the “HSS” when in 01/02 mode
Flash Mode: MULTI (Stroboscopic
Flash)
With stroboscopic flash, a rapid series of flashes is fired. It can be used to capture multiple images of a moving subject in a single photograph.
You can set the firing frequency (number of flashes per sec.expressed as Hz), the number of flashes, and the flash output power.
1. Press <MODE> button so that < MULTI > is displayed
2. Turn the Select Dial to choose a desired flash output power
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Calculating the Shutter Speed
During stroboscopic flash, the shutter remains open until the firing stops. Use the formula below to calculate the shutter speed and set it on the camera.
Number of Flashes / Flash Frequency
= Shutter Speed
For example, if the number of flashes is 10 and the firing frequency is 5 Hz, the shutter speed should be at least 2 seconds.
• To avoid overheating and deteriorating the flash head, do not use stroboscopic flash more than 10 times in succession
•After 10 times, allow the speedlight to rest for at least 15 minutes. If you try to use the stroboscopic flash more than 10 times in succession, the firing might stop automatically to protect the flash head. If this happens, allow at least 15 minutes’ rest for the speedlight
•Stroboscopic flash is most effective with a highly reflective subject against a dark background
•Using a tripod and a remote control is recommended.
•A flash output of 1/1 and 1/2 cannot be set for stroboscopic flash
•Stroboscopic flash can be used with“buLb”
•If the number of flashes is displayed as “--”, the firing will continue until the shutter closes or the battery is
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Maximum Stroboscopic Flashes:
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If the number of flashes is displayed as “--”, the maximum number of flashes will be as shown in the following table regardless of the flash frequency.
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Master/Slave wireless flash lighting
• The “Modus 600RT” attached to the Camera Hot shoe is called the “Master” unit. A second “Modus 600RT” which is wirelessly controlled is called the “Slave” unit
•You can also wirelessly control the Modus 600RT as a “Slave” unit using a “Viper TTL” transmitter as a “Master” unit attached to the camera hotshoe
Using (Master/Slave) with wireless 2.4GHz control function allows you to easily perform shooting with advanced wireless multiple flash lighting in the same way as TTL autoflash photography. The system is designed so that the settings of the “Master” attached to the camera are automatically applied to the wireless slave speedlights.
Therefore you do not need to operate or adjust the slaves during shooting
Positioning and Operation Range (Example of wireless flash shooting)
• Master/Slave wireless flash lighting
MASTER
SLAVE
2.4GHz wireless control with up to 100m range
• The “Master” attached to the camera can be a “Modus 600RT” or “Viper TTL transmitter”
•Use the supplied mini stand to hold the Slave unit in upright position
•Before shooting perform a test falsh and test shooting
•The transmission distance may vary depending on the position of the slave speedlight, enviorment and weather conditions
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Wireless multiple flash shooting
You can divide the slave units into one, two or three groups and perform TTL autoflash. In addition, you can set and shoot with a different flash mode for each firing group, for up to 3 groups, plus master.
• Auto Shooting with Two Slave Groups
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Wireless shooting using radio transmission has advantages over wireless shooting using optical control, such as being less affected by obstacles, and not having to point the slave unit’s wireless sensor
toward the master unit. The main functional differences are as follows:
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Wireless Settings
You can switch between normal flash and wireless flash. For normal flash shooting, be sure to set the wireless setting to OFF
Master Unit Setting
Press < > button so that < > and <
MASTER > are displayed on the LCD panel.
Slave Unit Setting
Press < > button so that <> and <
SLAVE > are displayed on the LCD panel
Master Unit Flash ON/OFF
You can switch ON or OFF the “Master” unit flash that is controlling the wireless “Slave” units. When Master flash is ON, it will flash as group M
1. Press Function Button
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2. Press Function
Button 4 < Gr >
again until < M > is highlighted
3. Press Function Button
3 < MODE > until
< M > is <--->. The master speedlight is now OFF
Setting the group mode - TTL / M / OFF
From the “Master” Modus Speedlight each Group M (master speedlight) / A / B / C “mode” setting can be adjusted individually.
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1. Press Function Button
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•Keep pressing Button 4
< Gr > until < A > is highlighted
2.Press Function Button
3 < MODE > and select the desired Mode
TTL <TTL> / Manual <M> / Off <--->
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Setting the DCM
(Digital Channel Matching)
Initialy the Modus 600RT wireless 2.4GHz is set to a general “open channel” and can be used as it is. To avoid interference with other wireless flash systems we recommend to DCM (digital channel match) your Modus 600RT speedlight’s and Viper TTL.
Master – Viper TTL or Modus 600RT
1. If you have a Viper TTL, start the DCM matching with the Viper TTL
• Turn < ON > the Viper
TTL transmitter whilst holidng down the < test
> button and release
<test> button after 2 seconds
• The Viper LCD will show < Co di ng>
2. If you are not using a
Viper TTL and only wish to DCM several Modus 600RT, then use any Modus 600RT as the Master unit
• Press <Function
Button 1> whilst turning < ON > the power to the
Modus 600RT
• A green LCD on the
Modus 600RT will show
< MASTER >
Slave - Modus 600RT
3. Press <Function
Button 2> whilst turing < ON > power to the slave
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4. A red LCD will show “Slave OK”. This slave Modus 600 RT is now
DCM matched
OK
5. DCM match the same way, any additional slave Modus 600RT while the
Master is still on
Once all slave units are DCM matched, reboot all master and slaves by turning OFF/ON
•Once all devices are DCM matched they will memorieze the unique ID even it power is removed. Therfore you only need to DCM your set once
•If you add more speedlights or Viper TTL units to your range then you need to carry out the DCM matching for all your units again
Modus 600 RT - Reset
• To reset the Modus 600RT to factory default settings press function buttons 3 & 4 at the same time and hold until the LCD shows <
RESET > release the buttons
• When the Modus 600RT is reset the DCM is also reset back to open channel and the previous DCM is lost
TTL Fully Automatic Wireless
Flash Shooting
Basic Automatic Wireless Flash shooting with a Single Slave Unit
1. Master Unit Setting
• Attach a Modus 600RT to the camera and set it as the master unit
(Page 26)
• The Viper TTL
Transmitter can also be used as a master unit to control the wireless slave Modus 600RT (Page 38)
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2. Slave Unit setting
•Set the slave Modus
600RT to < SLAVE > setting (Page 26)
3.Position of camera and speedlight
• Position the camera with the master unit attached and the Modus slave within radio range
4.Set the Group A flash mode to <TTL>
•Check that group < A > is set to <TTL>. If
not press < MODE
> button until <TTL> is displayed
•Check that the slave unit is set automatically to <TTL> by the master unit
5 Check Master/Slave units are ready
•Check master speedlight, ready indicator is lighting and that the slave flash ready indicators are blinking
6 Check the Master slave speedlight operation
•Press the master unit’s < > test button
•The slave speedlight will flash. If it does not fire, check the position or distance of slave from master
•You are now ready to take a photo with the wireless flash lighting
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Using Automatic Wireless Flash with Multiple Slave Units
When stronger flash output or more convenient lighting operation is needed, increase the number of slave speedlight’s. To add slave units, use the same steps as setting “automatic wireless flash with a single slave unit” (Page 28). Any slave speeedlight can be set as group (A/B/C).
When the number of slave units is increased or the master flash firing is set to ON, automatic control is performed to fire all flashes at the correct flash output to ensure that the total flash output results in the standard exposure.
•If the slave units auto power off takes effect, press the master unit’s test flash button to turn on the slave unit. Note that the test flash cannot be performed while the camera’s metering timer, etc. is operating
•The slave units auto power off setting can be changed (C.Fn-Sv / APOT page 42)
•In the C.Fn settings you can enable a beeper to sound when a Modus 600RT is recharged and ready to fire again
Advanced setting with fully automatic wireless flash
With the wireless system the following functions set on the master unit will automatically be adjusted on the slave unit. For this reason you do not need to operate the slave unit (s) and can operate it from the master in the same way as normal flash photography.
•Flash Exposure Compensation < > (Page 18)
•Manual Flash (Page 20)
•MULTI: Stroboscopic Flash (Page 21)
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