FJ Wireless Flash System

Important Update on Canon RT Compatibility in the FJ Wireless Flash System

To Our Valued FJ Wireless Customers,. At F.J. Westcott, we are committed to delivering innovative and dependable lighting solutions for photographers and videographers. To uphold our commitment to quality and reliability, we’ve made the difficult dec

FJ Wireless System Camera Compatibility

What is Freeze Function?

The Freeze mode on FJ Westcott strobes allows photographers to record incredibly fast-moving subjects with precision. This feature helps you "freeze" motion efficiently by providing the shortest flash durations, making it suitable for high-speed phot

Guide Numbers - Calculating, Charts and Overview

This article covers essential information related to Guide Numbers (GN) in strobe and speedlight photography, including an explanation of GNs, factors influencing GN values, and how they apply to the Westcott FJ series. Use the links below to navigat

Fractional and Watt Second Equivalents for Power levels 9-1

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

Using FJ Gear with Canon RT Speedlites: Setup and Tips

If you’re diving into the FJ system with Canon RT speedlites like the Canon EL-1, proper connection is key. This ensures smooth wireless triggering and control, especially in busy environments where wireless signals might clash. The Canon RT system a

Field Guide: FJ Wireless Flash & Sony a9 III Compatibility Settings

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

Locking Settings on FJ Gear

FJ Speed lights and FJ triggers offer locking option to avoid any accidental changes to your settings during a photo session. For example, he FJ400 has a Master Lock option to disable manual power adjustment coming from the trigger.  If you lock the

Optimizing HSS and TTL on your FJ Gear

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

Why are TTL compensation levels different on the FJ trigger and FJ strobe?

This article addresses why TTL compensation levels are different from the trigger to the unit along with the differences when moving from Manual power settings to using TTL and TTL compensation to adjust your lighting output for creating accurate exp

​​​​Achieving Consistent Exposures

Learn how to optimize your camera settings for flash photography with Westcott FJ gear. Discover why using the mechanical shutter and disabling silent shooting ensures consistent exposure and prevents overexposed images.

Trouble shooting FJ Wireless Gear

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

Maximizing the Lifespan of Your Lithium Polymer FJ Batteries.

The batteries for the FJ system are 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

Firmware is Different Triggers and Strobes

Westcott lighting gear, like your lights and triggers, sometimes receives firmware updates to improve performance, add new features, and ensure compatibility with newer camera systems. Keeping everything updated is key to getting the best results. No

How will HSS settings affect the flash output?

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

What is the suggested White Balance when using the FJ system?

Many flashes in the FJ system provide accurate colors with their white balance of 5500K (+- 150K). The FJ strobes and speedlights produce consistent color output over their power range, thus selecting the appropriate white balance settings is critica

Top Factors Affecting Wireless Communication

The FJ-X3 triggers and the FJ400 strobe has extremely reliable communication. If you’re using the older FJ-X2m trigger and are having issues, consider the following:. Why is the FJ-X2m trigger is not connecting?. Your FJ-X2m trigger and FJ400 strobe

Sony Camera Compatibility and Setup For FJ Wireless

OverviewWestcott has introduced the FJ80iiS and FJ-X3S models, specifically designed for Sony users. These devices connect directly to Sony hot shoes, ensuring seamless integration and enhanced functionality tailored for Sony camera systems. Key Feat

Controlling the FJ400 With The FJ-X2m

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

Will There Be Firmware Updates for the FJ400 and FJ-X2m

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

Camera Compatibility with FJ Wireless System

FJ Wireless triggers and speedlights are available in two options to control the FJ Wireless Flash System. Choose a Multi-brand hot shoe mount (e.g. FJ-X3 M) for pairing with virtually any camera brand, or our dedicated Sony version (e.g. FJ-X3 S). C

FJ Strobes with High-Speed Continuous Shooting

Mechanical shutter Frame rates as fast as 10fps to 20fps (camera dependent) can be supported if the power level on the FJ strobe is level 4 (1/32 Power) or below.  Based on the strobe’s distance from the subject or the Ws (Watt second) rating, you ma