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Pioneering TTL Li-ion Camera Flash

For Fuji

INSTRUCTION MANUAL
说 明 手 册
中英文双语 / Chinese English Bilingual

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 Foreword warning

Thank you for purchasing this product. Always keep this product dry. Do not use in rain or in damp
This V860IIF camera flash applies to Fuji series cameras and is conditions.
compatible with TTL autoflash. With this TTL compatible flash, your Do not disassemble. Should repairs become necessary, this
shooting will become simpler. You can easily achieve a correct flash product must be sent to an authorized maintenance center.
exposure even in complex light-changing environments. This Keep out of reach of children.
camera flash features:
Stop using this product if it breaks open due to extrusion, falling
● GN60 (m ISO 100, @200mm). 22 steps from 1/1 to 1/128. or strong hit. Otherwise, electric shock may occur if you touch
● Fully support Fuji series TTL camera flash. Workable as Master or the electronic parts inside it.
Slave unit in a wireless flash group. Do not fire the flash directly into the eyes (especially those of
● Use dot-matrix LCD panel to make clear and convenient babies) within short distances. Otherwise visual impairment
operations. may occur.
● With built-in 2.4GHz wireless remote system to support Do not use the flash unit in the presence of flammable gases,
transmitting and receiving. chemicals and other similar materials. In certain circumstance,
● Provided multiple functions, include HSS (up to 1/8000s), second- these materials may be sensitive to the strong light emitting
from this flash unit and fire or electromagnetic interference may
curtain sync, FEC, etc.
result.
● Use optional FT-16S to adjust flash parameters & trigger the flash.
Do not leave or store the flash unit if the ambient temperature
● Stable consistency and color temperature with good even lighting.
reads over 50℃. Otherwise the electronic parts may be
● Support with firmware upgrade. damaged.
Turn off the flash unit immediately in the event of malfunction.

Compatible Camera Models

Fuji cameras are divided into three kinds according to their

different controlling ways to camera flash:
A X-Pro2, X-T20, X-T2 , X-T1
B X-Pro1, X-T10, X-E1, X-A3
C X100F, X100T

Compatible camera models & functions support

Camera Flash 2.4G Wireless Control
camera

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 --

1. X100T do not have second curtain sync (REAR) function.

2. The AF assist beam will light up when the shutter is at low speed (＜200).

• 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

25 Compatible Camera Models

26 Warning

29 Name of Parts

Body

Control Panel

LCD Panel

What's in the Box of V860IIF Kit?

What's in the Box of V860IIF (only flash unit)?

Separately Sold Accessories

32 Battery

33 Attaching to a Camera

34 Power Management

34 Flash Mode: TTL Autoflash

FEC (Flash Exposure Compensation)

High-Speed Sync

Second-Curtain Sync

37 Flash Mode – M: Manual Flash

38 Flash Mode – Multi: Stroboscopic Flash

39 Wireless Flash Shooting: Radio (2.4G) Transmission

44 Other Applications

Wireless Control Function

Sync Triggering

Auto Focus Assist Beam

Bounce Flash

Creating a Catchlight

ZOOM: Setting the Flash Coverage and Using the Wide Panel

Low Battery Indicator

47 C.Fn: Setting Custom Functions

47 Firmware Upgrade

Pioneering Li-ion Camera Flash 48 Protection Function

49 Technical Data
Conventions used in this Manual
50 Troubleshooting
● This manual is based on the assumption that both the camera and
51 Maintenance
camera flash’s power switches are powered on.
● Reference page numbers are indicated by “p.**”.

● The following alert symbols are used in this manual:

The Caution symbol gives supplemental information.
The Note symbol indicates a warning to prevent shooting
problem.

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 ● LCD Panel

(1) TTL Autoflash

Zoom : zoom display (Page 46) Focus length (Page 46)

: Automatic : High-speed sync

: Manual(Page 37) (Page 35)

TTL : TTL autoflash

01 08

02

03 10

09 Distance indicator
display

: Flash exposure
06 compensation (Page 35)
04
13 11 Flash exposure
compensation amount
12 05

● The display will only show the settings currently applied.

● The functions displayed above function buttons 1 to 4, such
07
as SYNC and , change according to settings’ status.
● When a button or dial is operated, the LCD panel
● Body
illuminated.
01. Catchlight Panel
02. Built-in Wide Panel 08. Dot-marix LCD Panel
03. Flash Head 09. Lock Ring
04. Optic Control Sensor 10. Battery Compartment
(2) M Manual Flash
05. Wireless Control Port 11. USB Port
06. Sync Cord Jack 12. Slave Flash Ready Indicator M : Manual flash
07. Hotshoe 13. Focus Assist Beam

Manual flash output

21 22

(3) Multi Stroboscopic Flash

20 RST 23
15 Multi : Stroboscopic flash
14 18
SET
19 17
16 Number of flashes

Flash frequency
● Control Panel
14. <MODE> Mode Selection 19. < > Test Button / Flash
Button / Lock button Ready Indicator
15. < >Wireless Selection 20. Function Button 1
Button 21. Function Button 2
16. Select Dial 22. Function Button 3
17. <SET> Set Button 23. Function Button 4
18. ON/OFF Power Switch

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 ● Separately Sold Accessories
The product can be used in combination with the following
(4) Radio Transmission Shooting
accessories sold separately, so as to achieve best photography
● Master Unit effects:
X1T-F wireless flash trigger, FT-16S power & trigger control, Mini
: Radio transmission Flash mode
wireless shooting Gr : Group flash (radio transmission)
softbox, White & Silver reflector, Honeycomb, Color gels, Snoot, etc.

FEC

Firing group

Channel

● Slave Unit

: Slave Battery
: Slave icon

● Features
1. This flash unit uses Li-ion polymer battery which has long runtime.
The available charge-and-discharge times are 500.
2. It is reliably safe. The inner circuit is against overcharge,
overdischarge, overcurrent, and short circuit.
● What’s in the Box of V860IIF Kit? 3. Take only 2.5 hours to fully charge the battery by using the
1. Flash Unit　2. Li-ion Battery Pack　3. Battery Charger　 standard battery charger.
4. Battery Charger Cable　5. Mini Stand　
● Cautions
6. Protection Case　7. Instruction Manual 1. Do not short circuit.
2. Do not expose to rain or immerse into water. This battery is not
● What’s in the Box of V860IIF (only flash unit)? water proof.
1. Flash Unit　5. Mini Stand　6. Protection Case　7. Instruction Manual 3. Keep out of reach of children.
4. No over 24 hours’ continuous charging.
5. Store in dry, cool, ventilated places.
6. Do not put aside or into fire.
7. Dead batteries should be disposed according to local regulations.
8. If the battery had ceased using for over 3 months, please make a
full recharge.

● Loading and Unloading the Battery

1 2 3
1 To load the battery, push the
battery compartment cover
downward and open it.

4 5 6
2 According to the triangle sign
on the battery pack, insert it
into the compartment until a
white knob locks the battery
with a click sound.

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 3 To unload the battery, tap the
white knob and the battery
pack will pop out. Then close
Power Management

the compartment. Use ON/OFF Power Switch to power the flash unit on or off. Turn off
if it will not be used for an extended period of time. Setting as a
master flash, it will turn the power off automatically after a certain
period (approx. 90 seconds) of idle use. Pressing the camera
● Battery Level Indication shutter halfway or pressing any flash button will wake up the flash
Make sure the battery pack is securely loaded in the flash. Check unit. Setting as a slave flash, it will enter sleep mode after 60
the battery level indication on the LCD panel to see the remaining minutes (adjustable, 30 minutes by default) of idle use. Pressing
battery level. any flash button will wake it up.

Battery Level Indication Meaning

C.Fn Disabling Auto Power Off function is recommended
3 grids Full
when the flash is used off camera. (C.Fn-APO, Page 47)
2 grids Middle C.Fn Slave Auto Power Off Timer is set to 60 minutes by
1 grid Low
default. Another option “30 minutes” is available.
Blank grid Lower battery, please recharge it. (C.Fn-Sv APOT, Page 47)
Blinking The battery level is going to be used out
immediately. And the flash will auto power off
in 1 minute.
Note: Please recharge the battery as soon as
possible (within 10 days). Then, the battery can be
used or be placed for long period.

Attaching to a Camera Flash Mode: TTL Autoflash

This flash has three flash modes: TTL, Manual (M), and Multi

1 Attach the Camera Flash.

● Slip the camera flash’s
(Stroboscopic). In TTL mode, the camera and the flash will work
together to calculate the correct exposure for the subject and the
mounting foot into the background. In this mode, multiple TTL functions are available:
camera’s hotshoe all the FEC, HSS, second curtain sync, etc.
way. * Press <MODE> Mode Selection Button and three flash modes will
display on the LCD panel one by one with each pressing.

2 Secure the Camera Flash.

● Rotate the lock ring on the TTL Mode
mounting foot until it locks
Press <MODE> Mode Selection Button to enter TTL mode. The
up.
LCD panel will display <TTL>.
● Press the camera release button halfway to focus. The aperture
and effective flash range will be displayed in the viewfinder.

3 Detach the Camera Flash.

● Rotate the lock ring on the
● When the shutter button is fully pressed, the flash will fire a pre-
flash that the camera will use to calculate exposure and flash
mounting foot until it is output the instant before the photo is taken.
loosened.

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 　　 FEC: Flash Exposure Compensation Second-Curtain Sync
With FEC function, this flash can adjust from -3 to +3 in 1/3rd stops. With a slow shutter speed, you can create a light train following the
It is useful in situations where minor adjusting of the TTL system is subject. The flash fires right before the shutter closes.
needed based on the environment. ● Setting second-curtain sync:
Setting FEC:
Use the Flash Setting ＞Flash Light Function Setting on the
camera’s shooting menu to adjust settings of the flash light. More
1 Press Function Button 2
< >. The icon <
and flash exposure
> details please refer to camera’s instruction menu.

.
SYNC MODE
compensation amount will be SHOE MOUNT FLASH
highlighted on the LCD
panel. TTL ±0
-5.0 +5.0

2 Set the flash exposure

compensation amount.
● Turn the Select Dial to set
TTL MODE
ZOOM
TTL
M 16mm
SYNC.
ANGLE
REAR

LED AF
the amount. ADJUST BACK END
● “0.3”means 1/3 step,
“0.7”means 2/3 step. ● When choosing REAR on the “SYNC” setting, it means the
second-curtain sync function is turned on.
● To cancel the flash
exposure compensation,
set the amount to “+0”.

3 Press < SET > button again

to confirm the setting.

High-Speed Sync
High Speed Sync (Hss flash) enables the flash to synchronize with
all camera shutter speeds. This is convenient when you want to use
aperture priority for fill-flash portraits.
● Setting the flash to High-speed Sync mode when it is on the camera:
Use the Flash Setting ＞ Flash Light Function Setting on the
camera’s shooting menu to adjust settings of the flash light. More
details please refer to camera’s instruction menu.

.
SYNC MODE
SHOE MOUNT FLASH

TTL ±0
-5.0 +5.0

TTL MODE TTL SYNC. FP

ZOOM M 16mm ANGLE

LED AF
ADJUST BACK END

● When choosing FP on the “SYNC” setting, it means the

high-speed sync function is turned on.

● 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.
● Over-temperature protection may be activated after 15
consecutive high-speed sync flashes.

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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.

1 Press < MODE > button so

that < M > is displayed.
expressed as Hz), the number of flashes, and the flash output.

1 Press <MODE> button so

that < MULTI > is displayed.

2 Turn the Select Dial to choose

a desired flash output.

3 Set the flash frequency and

flash times.
● Press Function Button 3
< MULTI > to select the flash
times. Turn the Select Dial to

2 Turn the Select Dial to choose

a desired flash output amount.
set the number.
● Press Function Button 4
< Hz > to select the flash
3 Press < SET > button again to
confirm the setting. frequency. Turn the Select
Dial to set the number.
● After you finish the setting,
press <SET> button and all
Flash Output Range
the settings will be displayed.
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 Calculating the Shutter Speed
example, when you decrease the flash output to 1/2, 1/2-0.3, or 1/2- During stroboscopic flash, the shutter remains open until the firing
0.7, and then increase the flash output to more than 1/2, 1/2+0.3, stops. Use the formula below to calculate the shutter speed and set
1/2+0.7, and 1/1 will be displayed. it with the camera.
Figures displayed when reducing flash output level→ Number of Flashes / Flash Frequency = Shutter Speed
For example, if the number of flashes is 10 and the firing frequency is
1/1-0.3 1/1-0.7 1/2-0.3 1/2-0.7 ······
5 Hz, the shutter speed should be at least 2 seconds.
1/1 1/2 1/4
1/2+0.7 1/2+0.3 1/4+0.7 1/4+0.3 ······
To avoid overheating and deteriorating the flash head, do not
use stroboscopic flash more than 10 times in succession.
←Figures displayed when increasing flash output level
After 10 times, allow the camera flash to rest for at least 15
Optical S1 Secondary Unit Setting minutes. If you try to use the stroboscopic flash more than 10
In M manual flash mode, press Function Button 3 < S1/S2 > button so times in succession, the firing might stop automatically to
that this flash can function as an optic S1 secondary flash with optic protect the flash head. If this happens, allow at least 15
sensor. With this function, the flash will fire synchronously when the minutes’ rest for the camera flash.
main flash fires, the same effect as that by the use of radio triggers.
This helps create multiple lighting effects. ● Stroboscopic flash is most effective with a highly reflective
Optical S2 Secondary Unit Setting subject against a dark background.
● Using a tripod and a remote control is recommended.
Press Function Button 3 < S1/S2 > button so that this flash can also
● A flash output of 1/1 and 1/2 cannot be set for stroboscopic
function as an optic S2 secondary flash with optic sensor in M
flash.
manual flash mode. This is useful when cameras have pre-flash
● Stroboscopic flash can be used with“buLb”.
function. With this function, the flash will ignore a single “preflash”
● If the number of flashes is displayed as “--”, the firing will
from the main flash and will only fire in response to the second,
continue until the shutter closes or the battery is
actual flash from the main unit.
exhausted. The number of flashes will be limited as shown
Manual Off Camera High-speed Setting
by the following table.
In M manual flash mode, press Function Button 4< SYNC > button to
select high-speed mode and is displayed.

● S1 and S2 optical triggering is only available in M manual

flash mode.

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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

1/4 7 6 5 4 4 3 3 2 2 2 2 2 2 < > and < > are

displayed on the LCD panel.
1/8 14 14 12 10 8 6 5 4 4 4 4 4 4

1/16 30 30 30 20 20 20 10 8 8 8 8 8 8 2 The backlight turns orange

now.
1/32 60 60 60 50 50 40 30 20 20 20 18 16 12

1/64 90 90 90 80 80 70 60 50 40 40 35 30 20 2. Setting Master Unit’s Flash Mode

1/128 100 100 100 100 100 90 80 70 70 60 50 40 40
1 Press Function Button 4
< Gr > to choose the
group from M/A/B/C. Then,
press Function Button 3
<MODE> so that the master
unit can work in OFF/TTL/M
flash mode. Choose one of
them as the flash mode of
master unit.

Wireless Flash Shooting: Radio (2.4G) Transmission

● 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, V860IIF 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.

Master Unit Setting

4. TTL: Fully Automatic Wireless Flash Shooting
1 Press < > button so that
< > is displayed on the
LCD panel. If < MULTI>
Autoflash Shooting with One Slave Unit

is displayed, it means Multi

mode is ON.
1 Master Unit Setting
● Attach a V860IIF camera
flash on the camera and

2 The backlight turns green

now.
set it as the master unit.
(Page 39)
● M/A/B/C can be set as
TTL mode independently.

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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 40) 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 35）

3 Check the communication

channel
About Master Unit

Use two or more master units. By preparing several cameras that

● If the master unit and
slave unit(s) are set to a with master units flash attached, cameras can be changed in
different channel, set them shooting while keeping the same lighting source (slave unit).
to the same channel.
(Page 40) 5. M: Wireless Flash Shooting with Manual Flash

4 Position the camera and

flashes
This 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.
● Position the camera and
flashes as the picture
shows. (Page 43)
1 Setting the flash mode to
<M>

5 Check that the flash is

ready
● Press Function Button 4
< Gr > to choose groups.
● Check that the master Then, press Function
flash ready indicator is Button 3 < MODE > to set
lightened. the flash to M mode.
● When the slave flash
ready indicator is ready,
the AF-assist beam 2 Setting flash output
● When choosing the state
lighting area will blinks at of the group, press
1 second intervals. Function Button 2 < >
to set the power output.
6 Check the flash operation
● Press the master unit’s
Turn the Select Dial to set
the flash output of the
Test Button < >.
groups. Press the <SET>
● Then, the slave unit will
button to confirm.
fire. If not, check whether
the slave unit is put in the
right position or not. 3 Taking the picture
● Each group fires at the set
flash ratio.

The slave unit might be out of order or fire an unwanted flash

due to the nearby fluorescent lamp or computer screen.
6. Multi: Manual Wireless Flash Shooting

● 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
1 Setting <Multi>
stroboscopic flash.
● Press <MODE> button so
test firing is unavailable during the camera’s regular
that < MULTI> is
metering time.
displayed.
● The effective time of slave auto power off is changeable. ● Setting the stroboscopic
(C.Fn-Sv APOT/ Page 47) flash.
● By making some settings, the auto AF-assist transmitter will Using a flash (master/slave) with a radio transmission wireless
not blink after the slave unit’s flash ready indicator is shooting function make it easy to shoot with advanced wireless
lightened. (C.Fn-AF/ Page 47) multiple flash lighting, in the same way as TTL autoflash shooting.
The basic relative position and operation range are as shown in the
picture. You can then perform wireless TTL autoflash shooting just
by setting the master unit to <TTL>.

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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.

Wireless Multiple Flash Shooting

You can divide the slave units into two or three groups and perform
For full instructions on the use of FT series remote control, see its user
TTL autoflash while changing the flash ratio (factor). In addition, you manual.
can set and shoot with a different flash mode for each firing group,
for up to 5 groups.
Sync Triggering
● Auto Shooting with Two Slave Groups The Sync Cord Jack is a Φ2.5mm plug. Insert a trigger plug here
and the flash will be fired synchronously with the camera shutter.

Auto Focus Assist Beam

In poorly-lit or low-contrast shooting environments, the built-in auto
A
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.
B
If you want to turn off the auto focus assist beam, set the “AF” to
“OFF” on the C.Fn settings.

● 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.

Position Effective Range

Center 0.6~10m / 2.0~32.8 feet

C Periphery 0.6~5m / 2.0~16.4 feet

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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.

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 Panel

Pull out the wide panel and place it
over the flash head as shown. The
flash coverage will then be extended
to 12 mm.
● The catchlight panel will come out
at the same time. Push the
● Ifthe wall or ceiling is too far away, the bounced flash might catchlight panel back in.
be too weak and result in underexposure. ● The <ZOOM/C.FN> button will not
● The wall or the ceiling should be a plain, white color for work.
high reluctance. If the bounce surface is not white, a color
cast may appear in the picture. Low Battery Warning
If the battery power is low, < >
will appear and blink on the LCD
Creating a Catchlight
panel. Please replace the battery
With the catchlight panel, you can create a catchlight in the subject’s
immediately.
eyes to add life to the facial expression.

1 Point the flash head upward

by 90°.

2 Pull out the wide panel. The

catchlight panel will come out
at the same time.

3 Push the wide panel back in.

● 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.

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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

format 135 135 system 1/64(+0.3,+0.7) 1000

1/128(+0.3,+0.7)
1. 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- Number of flashes that will activate over-temperature protection in
right corner refers to the software version. high-speed sync triggering mode:
2. Select the Custom Function No. Power Output Times
● Turn the Select Dial to select the Custom Function.
1/1 15
3. Change the Setting.
1/2(+0.3,+0.7); 20
● Press<SET> button and the Setting No. blinks.
● Turn the Select Dial to set the desired number. Pressing <SET> 1/4(+0.3,+0.7) 30
button will confirm the settings. 1/8(+0.3,+0.7);
● After you set the Custom Function and press <MODE> button,
1/16(+0.3,+0.7) 40
the camera will be ready to shoot.
1/32(+0.3,+0.7);
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 1/64(+0.3,+0.7); 50
C.Fn can be reset. 1/128(+0.3,+0.7);

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

Model V860IIF If there is a problem, refer to this Troubleshooting Guide.

• Type
The Camera Flash cannot be charged.
Compatible Cameras Fuji cameras (refer to compatible camera models)
● The battery is installed in the wrong direction.
Guide No. 60 (m ISO 100)
→Install the battery in the correct direction.
(1/1 output @ 200mm) 190 (feet ISO 100)
● The camera flash’s internal battery is exhausted.
Flash Coverage 20 to 200mm (135 system) or 14 to 133mm (APS)
→If < > appears and blinks on the LCD panel, replace the
• Auto zoom (Flash coverage set automatically battery immediately.
to match the lens focal length and image size)

• 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

Exposure control system TTL autoflash and manual flash

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)

Transmission range ≤100m Auto zoom does not work.

(approx.) ● The camera flash is not attached securely to the camera.

Channels 32 (1~32)
→Attach the camera flash’s mounting foot to the camera.

Slave-ready indicator Two red indicators blink

The flash exposure is underexposed or overexposed.
• Auto Focus Assist Beam
● You used high-speed sync.
Effective range (approx.) Center: 0.6~10m / 2.0~32.8 feet
→With high-speed sync, the effective flash range will be shorter.
Periphery: 0.6~5m / 2.0~16.4 feet Make sure the subject is within the effective flash range
• Power Supply displayed.
Power source 11.1V/2000mAh Li-ion polymer battery ● You used Manual Flash mode.
Recycle time < 1.5 seconds. Red LED indicator will light up when the →Set the flash mode to TTL or modify the flash output.
flash is ready.
Photos have dark corners or only parts of the target subject
Full power flashes Approx. 650
are illuminated.
Power saving Power off automatically after approx. 90 seconds ● The focal length of lens exceeds the flash coverage.
of idle operation. (60 minutes if set as slave) →Check the flash coverage you set. This flash unit has the flash
• Sync Triggering Mode Hotshoe, 2.5mm sync line, Wireless control port coverage between 20 and 200mm, which fits medium-format
• Color Temperature 5600±200k cameras. Pull the wide panel out to extend the flash coverage.

• Dimensions

WxHxD 64*76*190 mm
Weight without battery 420g
Weight with battery 540g

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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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