Visit the Westcott firmware download page for the latest firmware updates and complete upgrade instructions for all Westcott products. Use the Correct USB Cable: Always use the USB-A to USB-C cable included with your strobe and trigger for firmware u
One of the leading causes of what seems to be random over or under-exposure in your images is using the electronic shutter. Be sure your camera is using its mechanical shutter before using the FJ Strobe System as using an electronic shutter can cause
FJ wireless triggers are designed with a universal hot shoe mount to control FJ Wireless flash systems. They are compatible with most camera brands, including Canon, Nikon, Sony (manual mode), Fuji, Panasonic Lumix, and Olympus, and are backward comp
Having difficulty with your FJ Wireless equipment? This detailed guide includes key troubleshooting techniques and best practices to ensure that your FJ strobe system runs smoothly and efficiently. This article will help you optimize your gear for op
This guide is your key to achieving maximum compatibility between the Sony a9 III and the FJ Wireless Flash System. By customizing specific settings on both your camera and flashes, you'll achieve optimal performance to bring your creative vision to
What does the Freeze function do?Your FJ strobe system's Freeze option offers the lowest flash duration available, enabling you to precisely catch subjects that move very quickly.When should I use the Freeze function?You should use the Freeze functio
Occasionally, it may be necessary to reset your FJ system lighting and triggering devices to the factory defaults. A reset will not affect the firmware version and may maintain other customized settings such as language choice. Channel, group, and ca
The battery for the FJ80 is capable of several hundred full power flashes from a single charge. There are however a few things that can influence the total number of flashes. FJ system Lithium Polymer Batteries are rated for a lifespan of 300+ charge
Similar to other roundhead flashes, the FJ80 and FJ80 II flashes do not list a guide number in their specifications. This is because regular speed lights and round head flashes deliver light in different ways. Standard speedlights with rectangular Fr
The FJ80 and FJ80ii utilize 80Ws of power making them two of the most powerful on-camera Speed Lights available. This power is packaged with extremely fast recycle times which can result in a large amount of heat being produced by the unit. The man
The FJ80 and FJ80ii have a locking feature which will prevent changes to all settings via the touchscreen. You will still be able to use your unlocked FJ-X2m or host FJ speed light to manipulate the power, compensation and other functions of a locke
When in Manual mode the power adjustments on the trigger are seen in real time on the strobe. This is not the case for TTL operations. In TTL mode the trigger and strobe act independently. Setting your strobe at -1 and your trigger at +1 will result
Each power level designates 1 stop or 1/2 the output of the level just above it. Power level 9 is 1/1, 8 is 1/2, 7 is 1/4 and so forth down to level 1 which is 1/256 of the full output. Another example to help understand this is a situation when movi
For early versions of the FJ firmware, In order to prevent misfires due to recycle rates and prevent TTL lag while using a fast continuous capture frame rate, the FJ triggering devices eliminated the communication lag required for TTL by switching to
Individual or multiple components of the Westcott lighting system may be updated to increase functionality, enhance performance or add new camera systems to the compatibility list. If you are updating a Westcott light or trigger, check the firmware
The FJ-X3 triggers and the FJ400 strobe have extremely reliable communication. Older technology in the legacy FJ-X2m is good but If you're experiencing issues it is likely related to one of the following:. If the connectivity issue is due to high wir
The FJ-X2m should only be charged with a USB-C to USB-A cord like the one included with the trigger attached to a USB-A port charger. The FJ-X2m will always function best with a charge level above one bar. Keeping the battery charged above that l
The optimized positioning of the extended flash tube, combined with the bare bulb and dome of the FJ400, create a wider, more even spread of light that is ideal for filling light modifiers. The covered tubes or non-optimized positioning of the flash
In addition to starting with a fully charged battery, the following factors will affect your available flash quantities from the FJ400. Lowering the power level will increase available flash quantities. The modeling light is balanced for output and a
As is common when using a HSS strobe, the first jump in shutter speed settings from normal sync to HSS (High Speed Sync) on the FJ400 will reduce the light recorded on the image. The amount of that reduction will be dependent on how your camera hand
Recycle time with a freshly charged battery is .05 to .9 seconds depending on the power level (1-9). The FJ400 will maintain fast recycle times throughout the battery charge. One factor that can affect recycle times on the FJ400 is heat. Heat buildup
The FJ strobes and Speed Light have extremely stable color output over the entire power range. Westcott suggests either doing a custom white balance or setting your camera’s white balance to 5500K or to the Daylight icon. Image processing programs, m
Canon RT triggers and speedlites can control the FJ400. The FJ400 will show up on the controller’s menu and function just as a separate but more powerful Canon speedlight would.
Westcott now offers Sony specific models of their FJ80ii and FJ-X3 devices. These models are identified as FJ80iiS or FJ-X3S and can be directly connected to a Sony hot shoe. For FJ80iim or FJ-X3m owners, Sony’s unique hot shoe arrangement is accomm
Canon users have two camera choice options with the FJ gear. The "Canon RT" choice on the FJ system is designed to work alongside Canon cameras with Canon RT speedlites, including the RT-compatible Canon EL-1. You can also use the FJ system triggers
The FJ400 accepts Bowens S-type modifiers and speedrings. The FJ400’s extended flash tube placement ensures the best spread of light achievable in modifiers like Westcott Rapid Boxes when combined with the Bowens Insert or other speedrings.Standard h
No additional accessories are needed to operate the FJ400 using the AC power unit.
The FJ-X2m can be used on virtually all cameras with a triggering hot shoe mount for communicating with the FJ400 strobe. Advanced functions like High-Speed Sync and TTL are available on many cameras from Canon, Nikon, Sony*, Panasonic Lumix, Fuji, a
You can verify that the FJ-X2m trigger is charging by one of two methods. If the trigger is off when you connect it to a compatible cord and charger, you should see the LED light above the Westcott logo turn green and the screen will turn on for a se
The FJ400 receives maximum functionality with either the pairing of an FJ Trigger (FJ-X2m, FJ-X3m and FJ-X3s) the FJ80 Speed Lights or Canon ST-E3-RT radio triggers. Other triggers can be used to trigger the FJ400 provided they offer an option for ou
The FJ-X2m controls many functions available with the FJ400 strobe including:. ** Please note: some functions may be limited by the camera model. FJ-X2m firmware updates may add additional functionality. The latest firmware can be downloaded from thi
To provide industry-leading features, both the FJ400 and FJ-X2m are built with advanced hardware. Both are equipped with a USB Type-C connector for updating firmware. The latest firmware can be downloaded from this page and the latest FJ System camer
The FJ400 and FJ200 features an optical sensor that allows it to be triggered remotely by another flash or strobe unit fired nearby. On the FJ400 this sensor is located near the mini plug and air intake on the bottom of the unit. On the FJ200 it is l
FJ Wireless triggers and speedlights are designed with a universal hot shoe mount to control FJ Wireless flash system. They are compatible with most camera brands, including Canon, Nikon, Sony (manual mode), Fuji, Panasonic Lumix, and Olympus, and ar