GODOX PHOTO EQUIPMENT V860II Pioneering TTL Li-ion Camera Flash User Manual 1

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User manual part 2

- 47 - - 48 -3. Setting the Communication ChannelIf there are other wireless flash 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.Press Function Button 4 so 1that < > is displayed on the LCD panel.Press Function Button 1 so 2that < > is displayed on the LCD panel. Turn the Select Dial to choose a channel ID from 1 to 4.Press the <SET> button to 3confirm.4. ETTL：Fully Automatic Wireless Flash ShootingUsing Automatic Wireless Flash with a Single Slave UnitMaster Unit Setting 1● Attach a V860IIC camera flash on the camera and set it as the master unit.●As a master unit, V860IIC can control Canon speedlites e.g. 580EXII, 600EX-RT via wireless.Slave Unit Setting 2● Set the other camera flash as the wireless slave Unit.● As a slave unit, V860IIC can receive wireless signals of Canon speedlites e.g. 580EXII, 600EX-RT and commanders of Canon cameras e.g. 7D/60D/600D.Check the communication 3channel.● If the master unit and slave unit(s) are set to a different channel, set them to the same channel. (Page 47)Position the camera and 4flashes.● Position the camera and flashes as the picture shows. (Page 46)MENU3CHSet the master unit’s flash 5mode to <ETTL>.● Set the master unit’s flash mode to <ETTL>.● For shooting, <ETTL> will automatically be set for the slave unit.● Set the master unit flash firing as ON to fire a flash.Check that the flash is 6ready.● Check that the master flash ready indicator is lightened. ● When the slave flash ready indicator is ready, the AF-assist beam lighting area will blinks at 1 second intervals. Check the flash operation. 7● Press the master unit’s Test Button < >.● Then, the slave unit will fire. If not, adjust the slave unit’s angle toward the master unit and distance from the master unit.Using Automatic Wireless Flash with Multiple Slave UnitsWhen stronger flash output or more convenient lighting operation is needed, increase the number of slave units and set it as a single slave unit.To add slave units, use the same steps as setting “automatic wireless flash with a single slave unit”. Any flash group can be set (A/B/C).When the number of slave units is increased and the master unit flash firing is ON, automatic control is implemented to make all groups of flashes fire the same flash output and ensure the total flash output up is to standard exposure.The slave unit might be out of order or fire an unwanted flash due to the nearby fluorescent lamp or computer screen.● Press the depth-of-field preview button on the camera to fire a modeling flash. ● 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 firing is unavailable during the camera’s regular metering time.● The effective time of slave auto power off is changeable. (C.Fn-Sv APOT Page 57)● By making some settings, the auto AF-assist transmitter will not blink after the slave unit’s flash ready indicator is lightened. (C.Fn-AF Page 57)
- 49 - - 50 -Using Fully Automatic Wireless FlashThe 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 flashes according to the same methods with normal flash shooting.● Flash Exposure Compensation ( Page 40)● Flash Exposure Bracketing ( Page 41)● Flash Exposure Lock (Page 41)● High-Speed Sync ( Page 42)● Manual Flash (Page 43) ● Stroboscopic Flash (Page 44)SYNCFEBThe firing frequency of stroboscopic flash during the optic transmission shooting can be set from 1Hz to 199Hz.Press Function Button 4 so that < >、< >和 < > are displayed.SYNCFEBAbout Master UnitUse two or more master units. By preparing several cameras that with master units flash attached, cameras can be changed in shooting while keeping the same lighting source (slave unit).5.ETTL: Use the Wireless Shooting of Flash RatioAuto Flash Shooting with Two Slave UnitDivide the slave units into A and B groups and balance their shooting illumination (flash ratio).Auto control exposure to make the total output of A and B flash groups up to standard exposure.Setting the flash groups of 1slave unit. ● Set the flash as slave unit.● Press Function Button 3 < > and choose <A> or <B>.● Set one slave unit as <A>, the other as <B>.GrMENU 2RATIOSetting < >. 2● Step 2 to Step 4 are set on the master unit.● Press the Function Button 4 on the master unit so that < > is displayed.MENU 2Setting <RATIO A:B>. 3● Press Function Button 2 < > so that <RATIO A:B> is displayed.Setting flash ratio. 4● Press Function Button 3 < >.● Turn the Select Dial to set the amount of flash ratio and press<SET> button to confirm.Taking the picture. 5● The slave units will flash according to the flash ratio.Auto Flash Shooting with Three Slave UnitSetting <RATIO A:B C>. 2● Use the same method of step 1 and step 3 (Page 49) to set the master unit as <RATIO A:B C>.Setting the slave group 1<C>. ● Use the same method of step 1 (Page 49) to set the slave unit of flash group<C>.Setting flash exposure 3compensation. ● Use the same method of step 1 (Page 49) to set the slave unit of flash group<C>.● Press Function Button 2 < >. Turn the Select Dial to set the amount of flash exposure compensation and press<SET> button to confirm.ABCAbout Slave Group ControlIf three slave units are all set to <A> in terms of slave ID, these slave units will be controlled as if they were one camera flash in slave group A.● When setting < RATIO A:B C >, group A, B and C will fire a flash synchronously; when setting< RATIO A:B >, group C will not fire a flash.● If shooting under the situation that group C is toward the main shooting subject, over exposure might occurred.● In some EOS film cameras that support E-TTL autoflash, you cannot perform multiple flash wireless shooting with a flash ratio setting. ID=A ID=A ID=ASlave Group AGr
- 51 - - 52 -● The flash ratio of 8:1 to 1:1 to 1:8 is equivalent to 3:1 to 1:1 to 1:3 (1/2 step increment).● The details of the flash ratio settings are as follows.8:1 4:1 2:1 1:1 1:2 1:4 1:85.6:1 2.8:1 1.4:1 1:1.4 1:2.8 1:5.66. M: Wireless Flash Shooting with Manual FlashThis describes wireless (multiple shooting) using manual flash. You can shoot with a different flash output setting for each slave unit (firing group). Set all parameters on the master unit.Setting the number of flash 2groups.● When < > is displayed, press the Function Button 2 < > to set the groups to fire.● The setting changes as follows each time you press the button:ALL(RATIO OFF)→A/B(RATIO A:B)→A/B/C(RATIO A:B:C)Setting the flash mode to 1<M>.RATIOSetting flash output. 3● Press Function Button 3 < >. Turn the Select Dial to set the flash output of the groups. Press <SET> button to confirm.Taking the picture. 4● Each group fires at the set flash ratio.● When ALL < RATIO OFF > is set, set A, B or C as the firing group for the slave units.● To fire multiple slave units with the same flash output, select ALL < RATIO OFF > in step 2.Setting <M> Flash ModeYou can directly operate the slave unit to manually set the manual flash or stroboscopic flash.Setting the slave unit. 1(Page 46)Setting flash mode to <M>. 2● Press <MODE> button so that <M> is displayed.● Set the manual flash output. (Page 43)MENU1Gr7. Multi: Wireless Flash Shooting with Manual FlashSetting <MULTI> stroboscopic flash.● Press <MODE> button so that <MULTI> is displayed.● Setting the stroboscopic flash. (Page 44)The firing frequency of stroboscopic flash during the optic transmission wireless shooting can be set from 1Hz to 199Hz (settings from 250 Hz to 500 Hz are not available).Wireless Flash Shooting: Radio (2.4G) TransmissionUsing a flash (master/slave) with a radio transmission wireless shooting function make it easy to shoot with advanced wireless multiple flash lighting, in the same way as E-TTL II autoflash shooting.The basic relative position and operation range are as shown in the picture. You can then perform wireless E-TTL II /ETTL autoflash shooting just by setting the master unit to <ETTL>.Positioning and Operation Range (Example of wireless flash shooting)● Autoflash Shooting with One Slave Unit● Use the supplied mini stand to position the slave unit.● Before shooting, perform a test flash 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.Transmission distance is about 100m.You can divide the slave units into two or three groups and perform E-TTL II/E-TTL autoflash while changing the flash ratio (factor). In addition, you can set and shoot with a different flash mode for each firing group, for up to 5 groups.● Auto Shooting with Two Slave GroupsWireless Multiple Flash Shooting
ABWireless 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 functional differences are as follows:FunctionDistanceChannelA/B/C PowerRadio Transmission100m1~32OFF，1/128~1/1Optic Transmission15m1~41/128~1/1ABC● Auto Shooting with Two Slave Groups● Auto Shooting with Three Slave Groups- 53 - - 54 -Other ApplicationsWireless Control FunctionThe flash unit is built in with a Wireless Control Port so that you can wirelessly adjust the power level of the flash and the flash triggering. To control the flash wirelessly, you need a FT-16S remote control set (on-camera and on-flash). Insert its receive end into the Wireless Control Port on the flash and insert the transmit end into the camera hot shoe. Settings made on the hotshoe-mounted transmit and receive ends will be wirelessly communicated to the flash. Then you can press the camera shutter release button to trigger the flash. You can also hold the transmit end at hand to control your off-camera flash.For full instructions on the use of FT series remote control, see its user manual.Sync TriggeringThe Sync Cord Jack is a Φ2.5mm plug. Insert a trigger plug here and the flash will be fired synchronously with the camera shutter.Modeling FlashIf the camera has a depth-of-field preview button, pressing it will fire the flash continuously for 1 second. This is called modeling flash.It enables you to see the shadow effects on the subject and the lighting balance. You can fire the modeling flash during wireless or normal flash shooting.● To avoid overheating and deteriorating the flash head, do not fire the modeling flash for more than 10 consecutive times. If you fire the modeling flash 10 consecutive times, allow at least 10 minutes’ break for the camera flash.● The modeling flash cannot be fired with the EOS 300 and Type-B cameras.Auto Focus Assist BeamIn poorly-lit or low-contrast shooting environments, the built-in auto focus assist beam will automatically light on to make it easier for autofocus. The beam will light up only when autofocus is difficult 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 find the auto focus assist beam does not light up, this is because the camera has got a correct autofocus. PositionCenterPeripheryEffective Range0.6~10m / 2.0~32.8 feet0.6~5m / 2.0~16.4 feet
Bounce FlashBy pointing the flash head toward a wall or ceiling, the flash 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 flash.To set the bounce direction, hold the flash head and turn it to a satisfying angle.360-7-90● If the wall or ceiling is too far away, the bounced flash might be too weak and result in underexposure.● The wall or ceiling should be a plain, white color for high reflectance. If the bounce surface is not white, a color cast may appear in the picture. Creating a Catchlight With the catchlight panel, you can create a catchlight in the subject’s eyes to add life to the facial expression. Point the flash head upward 1by 90°.Pull out the wide panel. The 2catchlight panel will come out at the same time.Push the wide panel back in.3 ● Push in only the wide panel.● Follow the same procedures as for bounce flash.● Point the flash head straight ahead and then upward by 90°. The catchlight will not appear if you swing the flash head left or right.● For best catchlight effect, stay 1.5m/4.9ft away from the subject.- 55 - - 56 -ZOOM: Setting the Flash Coverage and Using the Wide PanelThe flash coverage can be set automatically or manually. It can be set to match the lens focal length from 20 mm to 200mm. Also, with the built-in wide panel, the flash coverage can be expanded for 14mm wide-angle lenses.In Manual Zoom mode, press the <ZOOM/C.FN> button.● Turn the Select Dial to change the flash coverage.● If < > is displayed, the flash coverage will be set automatically.If you set the flash coverage manually, make sure it covers the lens focal length so that the picture will not have a dark periphery.Using the Wide PanelPull out the wide panel and place it over the flash head as shown. The flash coverage will then be extended to 14 mm.● The catchlight panel will come out at the same time. Push the catchlight panel back in.● The <ZOOM/C.FN> button will not work.Low Battery WarningIf the battery power is low, < > will appear and blink on the LCD panel. Please replace the battery immediately.
0 →− → +- → 0 → +C.Fn: Setting Custom FunctionsThe following table lists the available and unavailable custom functions of this flash. m/ftAPOFEB ACLFEBAFSv APOTBEEPLIGHTLCDmftONOFFONOFFONOFF60min30minONOFF12secOFFON0~9Distance indicatorAuto power offFEB auto cancelFEB orderAF-assist beamSlave auto power off timerBeeperBacklighting timeLCD contrast ratioC.Fn-00C.Fn-01C.Fn-03C.Fn-04C.Fn-08C.Fn-10C.Fn-20C.Fn-22- 57 - - 58 -C.Fn Custom FunctionsCustom Function SignsFunction Setting No.Settings & DescriptionCustom Functions No.mfeetONOFFONOFFONOFF60min30minONOFFOff in 12 sec.Always off Always lighting10 levels1. Press <Zm/C.Fn> Backlight/Custom Setting Button for 2 seconds or longer until C.Fn menu is displayed. The “Ver x.x” in the top-right corner refers to the software version.2. Select the Custom Function No.● Turn the Select Dial to select the Custom Function No.3. Change the Setting.● Press<SET> button and the Setting No. blinks.● Turn the Select Dial to set the desired number. Pressing <SET> button will confirm the settings.● After you set the Custom Function and press <MODE> button, the camera will be ready to shoot.4. In the C.Fn states, long press the “Clear”button for 2 seconds until “OK”is displayed on the panel, which means the values in C.Fn can be reset.Control with the Camera’s Menu ScreenIf the camera flash is attached to an EOS camera which has a speedlite control function, the flash can be controlled using the camera’s menu screen. For the menu operation procedure, refer to your camera’s instruction manual.Setting Camera Flash Functions ● The following flash functions are settable according to different flash modes.1. Flash mode2. Shutter sync (1st/2nd curtain, high speed sync) 3. FEB4. Flash exposure compensation5. Flash firing6. Clear camera flash’s settingsCustom Functions of Camera Flash● C.Fn-00, C.Fn-01, C.Fn-03, C.Fn-04, C.Fn-08, C.Fn-10, C.Fn-20, and C.Fn-22.Clear All Flash Custom FunctionsFlash function settings screen Flash C.Fn settings screen● If flash exposure compensation has already been set with the camera flash, flash exposure compensation cannot be set with the camera. To set it with the camera, the camera flash’s flash exposure compensation must be set to zero.● If any Flash Custom Functions and flash settings other than flash exposure compensation have been set by both the camera and the flash, the latest settings will take effect.Flash C.Fn settingsAuto powe off 10:Enabled1:Disabled0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 130 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 -Flash function settingsShutter syne. FEB Flash exp. comp E-TTL II Flash firing Clear Speedlite SettingsFlash mode E-TTL II 1st curtain-3.2.1.0.1.2.3-3.2.1.0.1.2.3EvaluativeEnable --* Screens from the EOS-1D Mark III.
Protection Function1. Over-Temperature Protection● To avoid overheating and deteriorating the flash head, do not fire more than 30 continuous flashes in fast succession at 1/1 full power. After 30 continuous flashes, allow a rest time of at least 10 minutes.● If you fire more than 30 continuous flashes and then fire more flashes in short intervals, the inner over-temperature protection function may be activated and make the recycling time over 10 seconds. If this occurs, allow a rest time of about 10 minutes, and the flash unit will then return to normal.● When the over-temperature protection is started, is shown on the LCD display.Number of flashes that will activate over-temperature protection:MeaningA failure occurs on the recycling system so that the flash cannot fire.Please restart the flash unit. If the problem still exists, please send this product to a maintenance center.The system gets excessive heat. Please allow a rest time of 10 minutes.The voltage on two outlets of the flash tube is too high. Please send this product to a maintenance center.There are some errors occurred during the upgrading process. Please using the correct firmware upgrade method.Prompts on LCD PanelE1E2E3E9- 59 - - 60 -2. Other ProtectionsThe system provides real-time protection to secure the device and your safety. The following lists prompts for your reference:Number of flashes that will activate over-temperature protection in high-speed sync triggering mode:Power Output Level1/11/2 +0.71/2 +0.31/21/4(+0.3,+0.7)1/8(+0.3,+0.7)1/16(+0.3,+0.7)1/32(+0.3,+0.7)1/64(+0.3,+0.7)1/128(+0.3,+0.7)Number of Flashes304050601002003005001000Power Output1/11/2(+0.3,+0.7);1/4(+0.3,+0.7)1/8(+0.3,+0.7);1/16(+0.3,+0.7)1/32(+0.3,+0.7);1/64(+0.3,+0.7);1/128(+0.3,+0.7);Times1520304050Technical DataV860IICCanon EOS cameras (E-TTL II autoflash)60 (m ISO 100)190 (feet ISO 100)20 to 200mm (14mm with wide panel)• Auto zoom (Flash coverage set automatically to match the lens focal length and image size)• Manual zoom• Swinging/tilting flash head (bounce flash): 0 to 360° horizontally and -7° to 90° vertically1/300 to 1/20000 secondsE-TTL II autoflash and manual flashManual. FEB: ±3 stops in 1/3 stop increments (Manual FEC and FEB can be combined.)With <FEL> button or< * > buttonHigh-speed sync (up to 1/8000 seconds), first-curtain sync, and second-curtain syncProvided (up to 100 times, 199Hz)Master, Slave, Off3 (A, B, and C)Indoors: 12 to 15 m / 39.4 to 49.2 ft.Outdoors: 8 to 10 m / 26.2 to 32.8 ft.Master unit reception angle: ±40° horizontally, ±30° vertically100m4 (1, 2, 3, and 4)32 (1~32)Two red indicators blinkFired with camera’s depth-of-field preview buttonCenter: 0.6~10m / 2.0~32.8 feetPeriphery: 0.6~5m / 2.0~16.4 feet11.1V/2000mAh Li-ion polymer battery＜1.5 seconds. Red LED indicator will light up when the flash is ready.Approx. 650Power off automatically after approx. 90 seconds of idle operation. (60 minutes if set as slave)Hotshoe, 2.5mm sync line, Wireless control port5600±200k64*76*190 mm430g540gModel• TypeCompatible CamerasGuide No. (1/1 output @ 200mm)Flash CoverageFlash Duration• Exposure ControlExposure control systemFlash exposure compensation (FEC)FE lockSync modeMulti flash• Wireless FlashWireless flash functionControllable slave groupsTransmission Optic range (approx.) 2.4GChannels Optic 2.4GSlave-ready indicatorModeling flash• Auto Focus Assist BeamEffective range (approx.)• Power SupplyPower sourceRecycle timeFull power flashesPower saving• Sync Triggering Mode• Color Temperature• DimensionsW x H x DWeight without batteryWeight with battery
TroubleshootingIf there is a problem, refer to this Troubleshooting Guide.The Camera Flash does not fire.● The camera flash is not attached securely to the camera. →Attach the camera’s mounting foot securely to the camera.● The electrical contacts of the Camera Flash and camera are dirty. →Clean the contacts.● < > or < > is not displayed in the view finder of camera. →Wait until the flash is fully recycled and the flash ready indicator lights up. →If the flash ready indicator lights up, but < > or < > is not displayed in the view finder, check whether this flash unit is securely attached to the camera hotshoe. →If the flash ready indicator does not light up after a long wait, check whether the battery power is enough. If the battery power is low, < > will appear and blink on the LCD panel. Please replace the battery immediately.The power turns off by itself.● After 90 seconds of idle operation, auto power off took effect if the flash is set as master. →Press the shutter button halfway or press any flash button to wake up.● After 60 minutes (or 30 minutes) of idle operation, the flash unit will enter sleep mode if it is set as slave. →Press any flash button to wake up.Auto zoom does not work.● The camera flash is not attached securely to the camera. →Attach the camera flash’s mounting foot to the camera.The flash exposure is underexposed or overexposed.● There was a highly reflective object (e.g. glass window) in the picture. →Use FE lock (FEL).● You used high-speed sync. →With high-speed sync, the effective flash range will be shorter. Make sure the subject is within the effective flash range displayed.● You used Manual Flash mode. →Set the flash mode to ETTL or modify the flash output.Photos have dark corners or only parts of the target subject are illuminated.● The focal length of lens exceeds the flash coverage. →Check the flash coverage you set. This flash unit has the flash coverage between 20 and 200mm, which fits medium-format cameras. Pull the wide panel out to extend the flash coverage.- 61 - - 62 -Firmware UpgradeThis flash supports firmware upgrade through the USB port. Update information will be released on our official website.USB connection line is not included in this product. The USB port is a standard Micro USB socket. Common USB connection line is applicable. Compatible Camera ModelsThis flash unit can be used on the following Canon EOS series camera models:This table only lists the tested camera models, not all Canon EOS series cameras. For the compatibility of other camera models, a self-test is recommended.Rights to modify this table are retained.● Shut down the device immediately should abnormal operation be detected.● Avoid sudden impacts and the product should be dedusted regularly.● It is normal for the flash tube to be warm when in use. Avoid continuous flashes if unnecessary.● Maintenance of the flash must be performed by our authorized maintenance department which can provide original accessories. ● This product, except consumables e.g. flash tube, is supported with a one-year warranty.● Unauthorized service will void the warranty.● If the product had failures or was wetted, do not use it until it is repaired by professionals.● Changes made to the specifications or designs may not be reflected in this manual.Maintenance5D Mark III 5D Mark II 6D 7D 60D 50D 40D 30D650D 600D 550D 500D 450D 400D Digital 1100D 1000D1DX
*RF warning:This equipment complies with FCC radiation exposure limits set forth for anuncontrolled environment. This equipment should be installed and operated with minimum distance 20cm between the radiator & your body.

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