Strobies Pro-Flash Tli-C Bedienungsanleitung
INSTRUCTION MANUAL
Before using this product
Please read this user manual carefully in order to ensure your safety
and the proper operation of this product. Keep for future reference.
Always keep this product dry. Do not use in rain or in damp
conditions.
This product contains high-voltage electronic parts. Touching
the high-voltage circuit inside may result in electric shock. Do
not disassemble. Should repairs become necessary, this
product must be sent to an authorized maintenance center.
Stop using this product if it breaks open due to extrusion, falling
or strong hit. Otherwise, electric shock may occur if you touch
the electronic parts inside it.
Do not fire the flash directly into the eyes (especially those of
babies) within short distances. Otherwise visual impairment
may occur. When taking pictures for babies, keep the flash unit
at least 1 meter (3.3 feet) away from them. Using bounce flash
to reduce light intensity is also recommended.
Do not use the flash unit in the presence of flammable gases,
chemicals and other similar materials. In certain circumstances,
these materials may be sensitive to the strong light emitting
from this flash unit and fire or electromagnetic interference may
result.
Do not leave or store the flash unit in places where the ambient
temperature reads over 50°C (120°F). Otherwise the electronic
parts may be damaged.
Thank you for purchasing this product.
The Pro-Flash TLi is the world’s first Li-ion powered TTL speedlight,
a true innovation in the industry. The Lithium-Ion battery radically
shortens recycle time and gives you substantially longer life when
compared to traditional AA batteries. The Pro-Flash TLi-C is
compatible with Canon EOS series cameras and Canon flashes
with E-TTL II. The Pro-Flash TLi-C offers fast, simple and accurate
shooting, giving you the same controls you expect from the leading
speedlight manufacturers. This speedlight features:
GN58 (ISO 100, @105mm). Adjustable from 1/1 to 1/128 in 1/3rd
stop increments.
Supports Canon E-TTL II, Manual and Multi flash modes
Functions as a Master or Slave unit in a wireless flash group
2000 mAh Li-ion Battery:
- 1.5s Full Power recycle time
- 650 Full Power Flashes
No expensive hassles of having to replace AA batteries or carry
external power packs
Optional Power adjustment and triggering with the Transmitter &
Receiver for Pro-Flash TLi-C/TLi-N (STR249) for Off-Camera use
Consistent color temperature and even light output
User-friendly LCD display & controls with upgradeable firmware
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For Your Safety
Foreword
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Foreword
For Your Safety
Name of Parts
Body
Control Panel
LCD Panel
What’s in the Box?
Additional Accessories (Sold Separately)
Battery
Features
Cautions
Inserting and Removing the Battery
Battery Level Indication
Attaching to a Camera
Power Management
Flash Mode— E-TTL Autoflash
FEC (Flash Exposure Compensation)
FEB (Flash Exposure Bracketing)
FEL: Flash Exposure Lock
High-Speed Sync (FP flash)
Second-Curtain Sync
Flash Mode - M: Manual Flash
Flash Mode - Multi/Stroboscopic Flash
Wireless Flash
Wireless Settings
Fully Automatic Wireless Flash
Master Unit’s Flash OFF
Setting the Communication Channel
Setting the Flash Output for Slave Units
Other Applications
Wireless Control Function
Sync Triggering
Modeling Flash
Auto Focus Assist Beam
Bounce Flash
Creating a Catchlight
ZOOM: Setting the Flash Coverage and Using the Wide Panel
C.Fn: Setting Custom Functions
Control with the Camera’s Menu Screen
Protection Function
Technical Data
Troubleshooting
Firmware Upgrade
Compatible Camera Models
Maintenance
Contents
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Conventions used in this Manual
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and camera flash power switches are powered on.
● Reference page numbers are indicated by “p.**”.
● The following alert symbols are used in this manual:
The symbol gives supplemental information.
The symbol indicates a warning to prevent shooting
problems.
This manual is based on the assumption that both the camera
Caution
Note
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01. < ETTL > ETTL 12. < > S1/S2 Optical
02. < > Manual Zoom Slave Flash
03. Zoom Focal Length 13. < > Master
04. < > Flash Exposure 14. < >Channel
Compensation 15. < > Flash Ratio
05. < > Flash Exposure 16. < > Slave
Bracketing 17. < > Slave ID
06. <M/Multi> Manual Flash / 18. < > Battery Level
Multi Flash Indication
07. Manual Flash Output Level 19. < > Max. Output
08. Multi Flash Times / Indication
Frequency 20. < > Overtemperature
09. Indication< > High-Speed Sync
21. < > Wireless Signal
10. < > Second-Curtain Transmission
Sync
11. Wireless Flash Modes
Master Flash ON:
Master Flash OFF:
Exit Master-Slave:
Slave Flash:
01. Catchlight Panel 08. Hotshoe
02. Built-in Wide Panel 09. LCD Panel
03. Flash Head 10. Lock Ring
04. Optic Control Sensor 11. Li-ion Battery Compartment
05. Focus Assist Beam 12. USB Port
06. Wireless Control Port 13. Slave Flash Ready
07. Sync Cord Jack Indicator
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14. Mode Selection Button 17. LCD Panel Illumination /
15. Zoom Button / Wireless Custom Function Button
Selection Button 18. Select Dial
16. HSS (High-Speed Sync / 19. Set Button
20. Power SwitchShutter Curtain
Synchronization Button 21. Test Button / Flash Ready
Indicator
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●Features
1. This flash unit uses a long-life Li-ion polymer battery
Available charge/discharge cycles - 500
2.
Inner circuitry protects against overcharge,
overdischarge, overcurrent, and short circuit.
3. Recharge times is less than 3 hours when using the standard
battery charger.
●Caution
1. Do not short circuit.
2. Do not expose to rain or immerse into water. This battery is not
water proof.
3. Keep out of reach of children.
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Do not leave the battery on the charger for more than 24 hours.
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. Batteries lose their charge over time. If the battery has sat for
more than 3 months without use, please recharge before using.
●Loading and Unloading the Battery
●Battery Level Indication
Make sure the battery pack is securely loaded in the flash. Check
the battery level indication on the LCD panel to see the remaining
battery level.
Meaning
Full
Middle
Low
Battery Level Indication
Blinking
Battery
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4. Battery Charger Cable 5. Mini Stand
6. Protection Case 7. Instruction manual
What’s in the Box?
Flash unit 2. Li-ion Battery Pack 3. Battery Charger
●Additional Accessories (Sold Separately)
The Pro-Flash TLi-C can be used in combination with the following
accessories (sold separately), for a variety of different effects.
STR248 - Car Charger for Pro-Flash TLi-C/TLi-N
STR249 - Transmitter and Receiver for Pro-Flash TLi-C/TLi-N
STR177/178/179 - Speedlight Bracket and Softbox Kits
STR109 - Strobies Bounce Kit
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To load the battery, push the
1battery compartment cover
downward and open it.
Battery power will be empty and need
to be charged immediately.
2According to the triangle
sign on the battery pack,
insert the battery into the
compartment until a white
knob locks the battery with a
clicking sound.
To unload the battery, tap the
3white knob and the battery
pack will pop out. Then close
the compartment.
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Attaching to a Camera
1● Slip the camera flash’s
mounting foot into the
camera’s hotshoe all the
way.
Attach the Camera Flash.
2● Rotate the lock ring on the
mounting foot until it locks
up.
Secure the Camera Flash.
3● Rotate the lock ring on the
mounting foot until it is
loosened.
Detach the Camera Flash.
Power Management
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
shutter halfway or pressing any flash button will wake up the flash
unit. Setting 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-01, see P22)
Slave Auto Power Off Timer is set to 60 minutes by
default. Another option “30 minutes” is available. (C.Fn-
10, see P22)
Flash Mode—E-TTL
This flash has three flash modes: E-TTL, Manual (M), and Multi
(Stroboscopic). In E-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, FEB, FEL, HSS, second curtain sync, modeling flash, control
with the camera’s menu screen.
* Press < > Mode Selection Button and three flash modes will
display on the LCD panel one by one with each pressing.
ETTL Mode
Press < > Mode Selection Button to enter E-TTL mode. The
LCD panel will display < ETTL >.
When this icon appears on the LCD panel, it means the
flash unit is at the max. power output. If still underexposed,
please adjust settings on your camera in terms of shutter
speed, aperture, ISO, etc.
● Press the camera release button halfway to focus. The shutter
speed and aperture will be displayed in the viewfinder.
● When the shutter button is fully pressed, the flash will fire a pre-
flash that the camera will use to calculate exposure and flash
output the instant before the photo is taken.
FEC: Flash Exposure Compensation
With FEC function, this flash can adjust from -3 to +3 in 1/3rd stops.
It is useful in situations where minor adjusting of the TTL system is
needed based on the environment.
Setting FEC:
Press < > button. The
1icon < > and flash
exposure compensation
amount will blink on the LCD
panel.
2compensation amount.
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amount.
● To cancel the flash exposure
compensation, set the amount
to “+0”.
Set the flash exposure
Turn the Select Dial to set the
Press < > button again to
3confirm the setting. Then it
turns to FEB settings.
FEB: Flash Exposure Bracketing
You can take three flash shots while automatically changing the
flash output for each shot from -3 to +3 in 1/3rd stops. The camera
will record three images with different exposures: one exposed
according to camera calculations, one over-exposed and another
under-exposed. Over and under exposure amount is user
adjustable. This function helps get correct exposure especially in
shooting moving objects or when environmental lights are complex.
Press < > button. The icon
1< > and the exposure
bracketing amount will blink
on the LCD panel.
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C.Fn
C.Fn
Press < > button again to
3confirm the setting. Then
your FEC and FEB settings
are displayed on the LCD
panel.
Set the exposure bracketing
2amount. Turn the Select Dial to
set the amount.
FEL: Flash Exposure Lock
FEL can lock the correct flash exposure setting for any part of the
scene.
With <ETTL> displayed on the LCD panel, press the camera’s
<FEL> button. If the camera does not have the <FEL> button, press
the < * > button.
●FEB will be cancelled after three photos are taken.
For best results, set the camera drive mode to “single” and
ensure the flash is ready before shooting.
FEB can be used with FEC and FEL.
You can prevent the FEB from being cancelled
automatically after three photos are taken. (C.Fn-03 ,
see P22)
The FEB shooting sequence can be changed. (C.Fn-
04, see P22)
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Focus the subject.
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Press the <FEL> button.
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Aim the subject at the center of
the viewfinder and press <FEL>
button.
The camera flash will fire a
preflash and the required flash
output for the subject is retained
in memory.
Each time the <FEL> button is
pressed, a preflash will be fired
and a new flash exposure
setting will be locked.
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●If the subject is too far away and underexposed, the < >
icon will blink in the viewfinder. Move closer to the subject
and try the FE lock again.
● If <ETTL> is not displayed on the LCD panel, FE lock
cannot be set.
● If the subject is too small, FE lock might not be very
effective.
● If you set a shutter speed that is the same as or slower than
the camera’s maximum flash sync speed, < > will not be
displayed in the viewfinder.
● With high-speed sync, the faster the shutter speed, the
shorter the effective flash range.
● To return to normal flash, press < > button again. Then
< > will disappear.
● Multi flash mode cannot be set in high-speed sync mode.
● Over-temperature protection may be activated after 15
consecutive high-speed sync flashes.
High-Speed Sync
High Speed Sync (FP 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.
Select < >.
● Press < > button so that
< > is displayed.
● Check that < > is
displayed in the viewfinder.
Second-Curtain Sync
With a slow shutter speed, you can create a light train following the
subject. The flash fires right before the shutter closes.
Press < > button so that
< > is displayed on the LCD
panel.
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.
Press < > button so that
1< M > is displayed.
Turn the Select Dial to choose
2a desired flash output amount.
M: Manual Flash
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C.Fn
C.Fn
Set the flash frequency and
3flash times.
Press < > button to select the
item (blinks).
Turn the Select Dial to set the
number and press < > button
again to confirm. The next item to
be set will blink.
After you finish the setting, press
< > button and all the settings
will be displayed.
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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.
Press < > button so that
1<MULTI> is displayed.
Turn the Select Dial to choose
2a desired flash output.
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 with the camera.
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.
Number of Flashes / Flash Frequency = Shutter Speed
To ovoid overheating and deteriorating the flash head, do not
use stroboscopic flash more than 10 times in succession.
After 10 times, allow the camera flash 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 camera flash.
1/4
1/8
1/16
1/32
1/64
1/128
10
2
4
8
20
50
70
11
2
4
8
20
40
70
12-14
2
4
8
20
40
60
15-19
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4
8
18
35
50
20-50
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4
8
16
30
40
60-199
2
4
8
12
20
40
Hz
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.
Flash Output
Number of Flashes
1/4
2
1/8
4
1/16
8
1/32
12
1/64
20
1/128
40
Wireless Flash
This product supports wireless flash application and functions
as either a master or a slave unit. As a master unit, it can control
Canon speedlites e.g. 580EXII, 600EX-RT via wireless. As a slave
unit, it can receive wireless signals of Canon speedlites e.g.
580EXII, 600EX-RT and commanders of Canon cameras e.g.
7D/60D/600D.
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Figures displayed when reducing flash output level→
←Figures displayed when increasing flash output level
1/41/21/1
1/1–0.3
1/2+0.7
1/1-0.7
1/2+0.3
1/2-0.3
1/4+0.7
1/2-0.7
1/4+0.3
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Flash Output 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 to 1/2, 1/2-0.3, or 1/2-
0.7, and then increase the flash output to more than 1/2, 1/2+0.3,
1/2+0.7, and 1/1 will be displayed.
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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
exhausted. The number of flashes will be limited as shown
by the following table.
Maximum Stroboscopic Flashes:
1/4
1/8
1/16
1/32
1/64
1/128
1
7
14
30
60
90
100
2
6
14
30
60
90
100
3
5
12
30
60
90
100
4
4
10
20
50
80
100
5
4
8
20
50
80
100
6-7
3
6
20
40
70
90
8-9
3
5
10
30
60
80
Flash
output
Hz
Flash
output
● You can set up two to three slave groups for E-TTL II autoflash
shooting. With E-TTL II autoflash, you can easily create various
lighting effects.
Set it as an optic S2
2secondary unit.
Turn the Select Dial until < S2 >
blinks. Press the < > button to
confirm the settings.
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Set it as the master unit.
2Turn the Select Dial until
< > blinks. Press
the <SET> button to
confirm the settings.
< > and < > will
be displayed, meaning the flash
is set as the master unit.
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Slave Unit Setting
Optic S2 Secondary Unit Setting
The flash can also function as an optic S2 secondary flash with
optic sensor in M manual flash mode. This is useful when cameras
have pre-flash function. With this function, the flash will ignore a
single “preflash” from the main flash and will only fire in response to
the second, actual flash from the main unit.
●S1 and S2 optic triggering is only available in M manual
flash mode.
1Press < > button for 2
seconds or longer until
the < > icon blinks.
Master Unit Setting
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●Even with multiple slave units, the master unit can control
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.
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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.
Indoors
Outdoors
15m(49.2ft)
10m(32.8ft)
80°
8m(26.2ft)12m(39.4ft)
● Any flash settings (flash exposure compensation, high-speed
sync, FE lock, FEB, manual flash, Multi flash) on the master unit
will be automatically sent to the slave units. So the only thing you
need to do is to set the master unit to ETTL mode and the signal
will be relayed to the slave flashes.
● This flash can work in ETTL autoflash, M manual flash, and Multi
stroboscopic flash modes when set as a master unit.
Positioning and Operation Range
1Press < > button for 2
seconds or longer until
the < > icon blinks.
Optic S1 Secondary Unit Setting
The TLi-C has an optical sensor, allowing you to use it as an off-
camera flash without an additional radio triggering system. With this
function, the flash will fire synchronously when the main flash fires.
This helps create multiple lighting effects.
Set it as the slave unit.
2Turn the Select Dial until
< > blinks. Press
the <SET> button to
confirm the settings.
< > and < > will
be displayed, meaning the flash
is set as the slave unit.
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1Press < > button for 2
seconds or longer until
the < > icon blinks.
Set it as an optic S1
2secondary unit.
Turn the Select Dial until < S1 >
blinks. Press the < > button to
confirm the settings.
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1Press < > button for 2
seconds or longer until
the < > icon blinks.
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