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Thinklite TTL Camera Flash: For Fuji
Thinklite TTL Camera Flash: For Fuji
For Fuji
INSTRUCTION MANUAL
说 明 手 册
中英文双语 / Chinese English Bilingual
深圳市神牛摄影器材有限公司
GODOX Photo Equipment Co., Ltd.
地址/Add: 深圳市宝安区福永镇福洲大道西新和村华发工业园A4栋
在使用本产品之前:
Building A4, Xinhe Huafa Industrial Zone, Fuzhou RD West, Fuyong
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Before using this product:
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Please read this user manual carefully in order to ensure your safety
705-TT685F-00 Made In China and the proper operation of this product. Keep for future reference.
Foreword Warning
Thank you for purchasing this product. Always keep this product dry. Do not use in rain or in damp
conditions.
This TT685F camera flash applies to Fuji series cameras and is Do not disassemble. Should repairs become necessary, this
compatible with TTL autoflash. With this TTL compatible flash, your product must be sent to an authorized maintenance center.
shooting will become simpler. You can easily achieve a correct flash Keep out of reach of children.
exposure even in complex light-changing environments. This
Stop using this product if it breaks open due to extrusion, falling
camera flash features:
or strong hit. Otherwise, electric shock may occur if you touch
● GN60 (m ISO 100, @200mm). 22 steps from 1/1 to 1/128. the electronic parts inside it.
● Fully support Fuji series TTL camera flash. Workable as Master or Do not fire the flash directly into the eyes (especially those of
Slave unit in a wireless flash group. babies) within short distances. Otherwise visual impairment
● Use dot-matrix LCD panel to make clear and convenient may occur.
operations. Do not use the flash unit in the presence of flammable gases,
● With built-in 2.4GHz wireless remote system to support chemicals and other similar materials. In certain circumstance,
transmitting and receiving. these materials may be sensitive to the strong light emitting
from this flash unit and fire or electromagnetic interference may
● Provided multiple functions, include HSS (up to 1/8000s), second-
result.
curtain sync, FEC, etc.
Do not leave or store the flash unit if the ambient temperature
● Use optional FT-16S to adjust flash parameters & trigger the flash.
reads over 50℃. Otherwise the electronic parts may be
● Stable consistency and color temperature with good even lighting.
damaged.
● Support with firmware upgrade.
Turn off the flash unit immediately in the event of malfunction.
TTL Flash M Manual Flash Multi TTL Flash M Manual Flash Multi
Strobo Strobo
Stan- REAR HSS(FP) Stan- REAR HSS(FP) -scopic Stan- REAR HSS(FP) Stan- REAR HSS(FP) -scopic
dard dard Flash dard dard Flash
A √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √
B √ -- -- √ -- -- √ √ -- -- √ -- -- √
C √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ -- √ √ -- √
AF-assist Beam
A √
B --
C --
• This table only lists the tested camera models, not all Fuji cameras. For the
compatibility of other camera models, a self-test is recommended.
• Rights to modify this table are retained.
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Contents
25 Foreword
26 Warning
29 Name of Parts
Body
Control Panel
LCD Panel
32 Attaching to a Camera
32 Power Management
High-Speed Sync
Second-Curtain Sync
42 Other Applications
Sync Triggering
Bounce Flash
Creating a Catchlight
ZOOM: Setting the Flash Coverage and Using the Wide Panel
45 Firmware Upgrade
46 Protection Function
47 Technical Data
Thinklite TTL Camera Flash
48 Troubleshooting
49 Maintenance
Conventions used in this Manual
● This manual is based on the assumption that both the camera and
camera flash’s power switches are powered on.
● Reference page numbers are indicated by “p.**”.
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● LCD Panel
Name of Parts
(1) TTL Autoflash
01 09
02
03 11
10 Distance indicator
display
: Flash exposure
compensation (Page 33)
04 06
05 07 Flash exposure
compensation amount
13 12
14
● The display will only show the settings currently applied.
● The functions displayed above function buttons 1 to 4, such
08
as SYNC and , change according to settings’ status.
● When a button or dial is operated, the LCD panel
● Body
illuminated.
01. Catchlight Panel 08. Hotshoe
02. Built-in Wide Panel 09. Dot-marix LCD Panel
03. Flash Head 10. Lock Ring
04. Optic Control Sensor 11. Battery Compartment
(2) M Manual Flash
05. Focus Assist Beam 12. USB Port
06. Wireless Control Port 13. Slave Flash Ready Indicator M : Manual flash
07. Sync Cord Jack 14. External Power Supply Socket
22 23
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(4) Radio Transmission Shooting
Attaching to a Camera
● Master Unit
FEC
● Slave Unit
3 Detach the Camera Flash.
● Rotate the lock ring on the
mounting foot until it is
loosened.
: Slave
: Slave icon
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High-Speed Sync
Flash Mode: TTL Autoflash High Speed Sync (Hss flash) enables the flash to synchronize with
all camera shutter speeds. This is convenient when you want to use
This flash has three flash modes: TTL, Manual (M), and Multi aperture priority for fill-flash portraits.
(Stroboscopic). In TTL mode, the camera and the flash will work ● Setting the flash to High-speed Sync mode when it is on the camera:
together to calculate the correct exposure for the subject and the
Use the Flash Setting > Flash Light Function Setting on the
background. In this mode, multiple TTL functions are available:
camera’s shooting menu to adjust settings of the flash light. More
FEC, HSS, second curtain sync, etc. details please refer to camera’s instruction menu.
* Press <MODE> Mode Selection Button and three flash modes will
display on the LCD panel one by one with each pressing.
SYNC MODE .
SHOE MOUNT FLASH
Press <MODE> Mode Selection Button to enter TTL mode. The TTL MODE TTL SYNC. FP
LCD panel will display <TTL>. ZOOM M 16mm ANGLE
● Press the camera release button halfway to focus. The aperture LED AF
ADJUST BACK END
and effective flash range will be displayed in the viewfinder.
● When the shutter button is fully pressed, the flash will fire a pre- ● When choosing FP on the “SYNC” setting, it means the
flash that the camera will use to calculate exposure and flash high-speed sync function is turned on.
output the instant before the photo is taken.
● With high-speed sync, the faster the shutter speed, the
shorter the effective flash range.
● Multi flash mode cannot be set in high-speed sync mode.
FEC: Flash Exposure Compensation
With FEC function, this flash can adjust from -3 to +3 in 1/3rd stops. ● Over-temperature protection may be activated after 15
It is useful in situations where minor adjusting of the TTL system is consecutive high-speed sync flashes.
needed based on the environment.
Setting FEC:
Second-Curtain Sync
1 Press Function Button 2
< >. The icon <
and flash exposure
>
With a slow shutter speed, you can create a light train following the
subject. The flash fires right before the shutter closes.
● Setting second-curtain sync:
compensation amount will be
highlighted on the LCD Use the Flash Setting >Flash Light Function Setting on the
panel. camera’s shooting menu to adjust settings of the flash light. More
details please refer to camera’s instruction menu.
the amount.
TTL ±0
● “0.3”means 1/3 step, -5.0 +5.0
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Flash Mode -- M: Manual Flash Flash Mode -- Multi:Stroboscopic Flash
The flash output is adjustable from 1/1 full power to 1/128th power With stroboscopic flash, a rapid series of flashes is fired. It can be
in 1/3rd stop increments. To obtain a correct flash exposure, use a used to capture a multiple images of a moving subject in a single
hand-held flash meter to determine the required flash output. photograph.
You can set the firing frequency (number of flashes per sec.
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Maximum Stroboscopic Flashes: Slave Unit Setting
Flash Hz
1 2 3 4 5 6-7 8-9 10 11 12-14
1 Press < > button so that
15-19 20-50 60-200
output
● You can set up three slave groups for TTL autoflash shooting.
With TTL autoflash, you can easily create various lighting effects.
2 Press < > button to
switch to Multi mode.
● Any flash settings for the slave units on the master flash in
TTL/Manual/Multi 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. 3. Setting the Communication Channel
● This flash can work in TTL /M /Multi / OFF flash modes when set If there are other wireless flash systems nearby, you can change the
as a master unit. channel IDs to prevent signal interference. The channel IDs of the
As a slave unit, TT685F is compatible with Godox X1 series master unit and the slave unit(s) must be set to the same.
transmitter e.g. X1T-C(For Canon), X1T-N(For Nikon), X1T-S(For
Sony), X1T-F(For Fuji), X1T-O(For Olympus or Panasonic). 1 Press Function Button 3
< CH > and turn the
Select Dial to choose a
● Even with multiple slave units, the master unit can control channel ID from 1 to 32.
all of them via wireless.
● In this user manual, “master unit” refers to the camera flash
on a camera and “slave unit” will be controlled by the
master unit.
2 Press the <SET> button to
confirm.
1. Wireless Settings
You can switch between normal flash and wireless flash. For normal
flash shooting, be sure to set the wireless setting to OFF.
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2 Slave Unit Setting
● Set the other camera
Using Fully Automatic Wireless Flash
The FEC and other settings that set on the master unit will also be
flash as the wireless slave appeared on the slave unit automatically. The slave unit does not
unit. (Page 38) need any operation. Use the following settings to make wireless
● The slave unit can be set flashes according to the same methods with normal flash shooting.
as A/B/C.
● Flash Exposure Compensation ( / Page 33)
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Positioning and Operation Range (Example of wireless flash
shooting) Other Applications
● Autoflash Shooting with One Slave Unit
Wireless Control Function
The 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
Transmission distance is about 100m. 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
● Use the supplied mini stand to position the slave unit.
press the camera shutter
● Before shooting, perform a test flash and test shooting.
release button to trigger the
● The transmission distance might be shorter depending on
flash. You can also hold the
the conditions such as positioning of slave units, the
transmit end at hand to control
surrounding environment and whether conditions.
your off-camera flash.
● Ifyou find the auto focus assist beam does not light up, this
is because the camera has got a correct autofocus.
● The auto focus assist beam can only start up in the slow
● Auto Shooting with Three Slave Groups shutter.
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Bounce Flash ZOOM: Setting the Flash Coverage and Using
By pointing the flash head toward a wall or ceiling, the flash will the Wide Panel
bounce off the surface before illuminating the subject. This can The flash coverage can be set automatically or manually. It can be
soften shadows behind the subject for a more natural-looking shot. set to match the lens focal length from 20 mm to 200mm (135
This is called bounce flash. system). Also, with the built-in wide panel, the flash coverage can
To set the bounce direction, hold the flash head and turn it to a be expanded for 12mm wide-angle lenses.
satisfying angle. Choose APS or 135 system in the C.Fn-AP.
-7-90
In Manual Zoom mode, press the
<ZOOM/C.FN> button.
● Turn the Select Dial to change
360 the flash coverage.
● If < > is displayed, the flash
coverage will be set
automatically.
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C.Fn: Setting Custom Functions Protection Function
The following table lists the available and unavailable custom 1. Over-Temperature Protection
functions of this flash. ● To avoid overheating and deteriorating the flash head, do not fire
C.Fn Custom Functions 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
Custom Function Function Setting No. Settings & Description
minutes.
Signs
● If you fire more than 30 continuous flashes and then fire more
m/ft Distance indicator m m flashes in short intervals, the inner over-temperature protection
ft feet function may be activated and make the recycling time over 10
seconds. If this occurs, allow a rest time of about 10 minutes, and
APO Auto power off ON ON
the flash unit will then return to normal.
OFF OFF ● When the over-temperature protection is started, is shown on
AF AF-assist beam ON ON the LCD display.
OFF OFF
Number of flashes that will activate over-temperature protection:
Sv APOT Slave auto power 60min 60min
Power Output Level Number of Flashes
off timer 30min 30min
1/1 30
BEEP Beeper ON ON
1/2 +0.7 40
OFF OFF
1/2 +0.3 50
LIGHT Backlighting time 12sec Off in 12 sec.
1/2 60
OFF Always off
1/4(+0.3,+0.7) 100
ON Always lighting 1/8(+0.3,+0.7) 200
LCD LCD contrast ratio 0~9 10 levels 1/16(+0.3,+0.7) 300
ZOOM ZOOM display APS APS system 1/32(+0.3,+0.7) 500
2. Other Protections
The system provides real-time protection to secure the device and
your safety. The following lists prompts for your reference:
Firmware Upgrade Prompts on LCD Panel Meaning
E1 A failure occurs on the recycling system so that the
flash cannot fire.
This flash supports firmware upgrade through the USB port. Update Please restart the flash unit. If the problem still exists,
information will be released on our official website. please send this product to a maintenance center.
E2 The system gets excessive heat. Please allow a rest
USB connection line is not included in this product. The USB time of 10 minutes.
port is a standard Micro USB socket. Common USB E3 The voltage on two outlets of the flash tube is too high.
Please send this product to a maintenance center.
connection line is applicable.
E9 There are some errors occurred during the upgrading
process. Please using the correct firmware upgrade
method.
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Technical Data Troubleshooting
• Manual zoom
The Camera Flash does not fire.
● The camera flash is not attached securely to the camera.
• Swinging/tilting flash head (bounce flash): 0 to 360°
→Attach the camera’s mounting foot securely to the camera.
horizontally and -7° to 90° vertically
● The electrical contacts of the Camera Flash and camera are dirty.
Flash Duration 1/300 to 1/20000 seconds
→Clean the contacts.
• Exposure Control
Flash exposure Manual. FEB: ±3 stops in 1/3 stop increments The power turns off by itself.
compensation (FEC) (Manual FEC can be combined.) ● After 90 seconds of idle operation, auto power off took effect if the
Sync mode High-speed sync (up to 1/8000 seconds), flash is set as master.
→Press the shutter button halfway or press any flash button to
first-curtain sync, and second-curtain sync
wake up.
Multi flash Provided (up to 100 times, 200Hz)
● After 60 minutes (or 30 minutes) of idle operation, the flash unit
• Wireless Flash (Optical transmission and 2.4G transmission)
will enter sleep mode if it is set as slave.
Wireless flash function Master, Slave, Off →Press any flash button to wake up.
Controllable slave groups 3 (A, B and C)
Channels 32 (1~32)
→Attach the camera flash’s mounting foot to the camera.
• Dimensions
WxHxD 64*76*190 mm
Weight without battery 410g
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Maintenance FCC Warning
● Shut down the device immediately should abnormal operation be Any Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party
responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate
detected.
the equipment. This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules.
● Avoid sudden impacts and the product should be dedusted Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device
regularly. may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept
any interference received, including interference that may cause
● It is normal for the flash tube to be warm when in use. Avoid
undesired operation.
continuous flashes if unnecessary.
● Maintenance of the flash must be performed by our authorized FCC Radiation Exposure Statement:
maintenance department which can provide original accessories. This equipment complies with FCC radiation exposure limits set forth
● This product, except consumables e.g. flash tube, is supported for an uncontrolled environment. This transmitter must not be co-
located or operating in conjunction with any other antenna or
with a one-year warranty.
transmitter.
● 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.
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