One FreeWire Does It AllEach FreeWire can be set to transmit or receive. Four FreeWires can serve as two send/receive systems, operating on two different Channels. Or all FreeWires can be set on the same Channel so that they can operate as one system - a transmitter and three receivers.
- 8 Independent Channels
FreeWire has eight unique Channel Codes. FreeWire units set to one Channel cannot activate FreeWires set to different Channels. You control the Channel Code to make FreeWire units work together or independently, as required. There are 32 individual Channel/Zone settings at your disposal, and 256 possible lighting combinations!
FreeWire controls one Local Zone and four wireless Zones for flash or motor drive. You can activate any one Zone, or any combination of Zones 1,2,3,4 and Local. Switch your lighting instantly, remotely. Select and trigger flashes, cameras, or combinations of them, from your remote position.
A FreeWire connected to one of Quantum’s TTL adapters transmits TTL information to any number of remote FreeWire/Qflash combinations. A “local” Qflash will synchronize also.
Without a TTL adapter, a local Qflash & FreeWire can control exposures of any number of remote Qflash/FreeWire combinations.
You can hot shoe sync with FreeWire’s optional Uni-Mod module, use twin blade sync cords, or numerous other cords. FreeWires use Quantum’s motor drive cords for remote wireless shutter.
FeaturesAntenna folds out of the way for compact storage.
Confirmation and Status light tell you your radio link is working.
Mounts to light poles, stands, and brackets (hardware included).
TWO SPECIAL MOTOR DRIVE FEATURES-
Use FreeWire’s two step motor drive cords to keep your camera meter and focus function continuously on (as in pressing the shutter button half way). Your camera will be ready for instant shutter release. Or select motor drive “delay” to command a camera to “wake up”, focus and meter, then release the shutter.
FLASH SEQUENCER-
For action sports or fast fashion shoots, you can sequence up to 4 remote power packs, giving each pack time to recycle. FreeWire will activate the power packs in sequence, advancing to the next with each shot.
RELAY MODE-Trigger your camera wirelessly. The FreeWire connected to the camera relays the shutter sync to a remote flash. Only 3 FreeWire units are required, instead of 4 as with other systems. The remote flash can synchronize in manual, auto, or TTL mode! You can choose any combination of multiple remote flashes from the hand held FreeWire transmitter.
FIVE POWER OPTIONS-
FreeWire batteries last about 120 hours, or 7200 shots @ one shot/minute.
No batteries needed when an FW31 cord connects FreeWire to a Qflash.
Use FreeWire’s “sleep” option to provide up to 500 hours of standby time from its own batteries.
Optional FW29 AC adapter.
Cords MDC2 and XDC2 used with Quantum 1, 1+, 1c, or Bantam Batteries.
Specifications
Size:
FreeWire FW10: 3.6 x 2.3 x 1.1 in. ( 9 x 6 x 2.8 cm)
Uni-Mod FW11: 1.3 x 2.3 x 1.3 in. (3 x 6 x 3.4 cm)
Weight
(w/ batteries): FreeWire FW10: 4.3 oz (122g)
Uni-Mod FW11: 2 .0 oz (56g)
Battery Life:
FreeWire FW10: TX or RX mode, one shot per minute: 7200 shots, 120 hours;
Sleep mode: 500 hours;
Connected to Qflash with FW31 cable: Powered by Turbo Battery.
Maximum Range:
Varies with local conditions- up to 500’ (150m).
Each Relay FreeWire adds a similar distance.
Maximum flash rate or motor drive speed: 13 fps
Maximum sync delay from camera trigger to remote flash:
1/2000 sec normal sync; 1/3000 sec. (all RX Zones ON – fast sync mode).
Camera shutter speeds:
Use up to 1/500 for Leaf shutters, 1/250 for focal plane shutters.
In fast sync mode (All RX Zones ON) sync speeds may be used up to 1/1000 for leaf shutters, 1/500 for focal plane shutters.
Batteries: FreeWire FW10 supplied with 2 x AAA.
External power is supplied whenever FreeWire is connected to Qflash with FW31 cord.
External power required 5-7 volts, center positive.
Uni-Mod is powered by FreeWire.
| Model | Description | Notes |
| FW11 | Uni-Mod | Provides hot shoe sync and/or twin blade sync-in |
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Sync-in connections from camera to FreeWire TX
| Model | Description | From | To | Notes |
| 434 | Sync-in cord- 18” (.5m) | Camera PC nipple | FreeWire Sync-In | Coiled cord |
| 435 | Sync-in cord- 4’ (1.2m) | Camera PC nipple | FreeWire Sync-In | Coiled cord |
| 470 | Hasselblad sync cord | Hasselblad “C” lens | FreeWire Sync-In | |
| FW20 | Sync-in cord- 18”(.5m) | Camera PC nipple | FreeWire Accy conn | |
| FW21 | Hot Shoe sync- 18” (.5m) | Camera hot shoe | FreeWire Accy conn | |
| FW22 | Hot Shoe sync- 18” (.5m) | Camera hot shoe | FreeWire Sync-In |
The following require a Uni-Mod connected to your FreeWire TX unit
| Model | Description | From | To | Notes |
| QF53 | Hot Shoe Adapter | Camera hot shoe | Uni-Mod two prong | |
| 536 | Sync cord, 18” (.5m) | Camera PC nipple | Uni-Mod two prong | Coiled cord |
| 537 | Sync cord, 5’ (1.5m) | Hasselblad “C” lens | Uni-Mod two prong | Coiled cord |
| 539 | Sync cord, 12” (.3m) | Camera PC nipple | Uni-Mod two prong | Straight cord |
Sync-out connections from FreeWire RX to flash
| Model | Description | From | To | Notes |
| ---- | Flash mfg’s sync cord | FreeWire PC conn. | Your flash | Supplied by flash manufacturer |
| FW31 | Accy cable- 18”(.5m) | FreeWire Accy conn. | Qflash Accy conn. | For Qflash sync or wireless TTL. |
| 534 | Sync-out cord 18” (.5m) | FreeWire PC conn. | 2 prong | For Studio flash -2 prong socket |
| 535 | Sync cord 5’ (1.5m) | FreeWire PC conn. | 2 prong | For Studio flash -2 prong socket |
| 536 | Sync cord 18” (.5m) | FreeWire PC conn. | 2 prong + pin | For QFlash and some studio flash |
| 537 | Sync cord 5’ (1.5m) | FreeWire PC conn. | 2 prong + pin | For QFlash and some studio flash |
| 539 | Sync cord, 12” (.3m) | FreeWire PC conn. | 2 prong + pin | Straight cord |
TTL Wireless Adapters for FreeWire TX
These TTL Adapters connect to a FreeWire TX and provide wireless TTL exposure control for remote Qflash’s.
| **QF Series TTL Adapters | *FW Series TTL Adapters | Cameras |
| QF10 | Olympus, Practica | |
| QF11 | Minolta X Series | |
| QF12 | FW52 | Nikon D1 (manual or auto mode only - no TTL capabilities with QF12) not compatible with FW52. D1H & D1X are not compatible with QF12 or FW52 |
| QF13N | FW53N | Canon |
| QF14 | Minolta Xi Series | |
| QF15 | Contax | |
| QF16 | Leica | |
| QF17 | FW57 | Pentax |
| QF18 | Rollei | |
| QF19 | FW59 | Hasselblad |
| QF20 | FW60 | Bronica |
| QF22 | Mamiya | |
| QF23 | Leica | |
| QF24 | FW64 | Contax 645 |
| QF25 | FW65 | Mamiya 645AF |
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**QF series TTL Adapters require a Uni-Mod connected to FreeWire TX, unless a Qflash is
also connected to the Accessory connector of FreeWire:
Motor Drive cords from FreeWire to camera
| Model | Cameras | Notes |
| 451 | Nikon MD2/4/12/15, 8008/s, F4S | N90/s, F5, F100 need Nikon adapter MC25 |
| 452 | Hasselblad ELM, ELX | |
| 453 | Canon, Olympus, Bronica SQAM, ETR md | See other Canon MD cords below |
| 454 | Mamiya RZ67, RZ67 II, 645 Super, 645 Pro | |
| 456 | Leica | |
| 458 | Minolta 5000/i, 7000/I, 8000/I, 9000/I, 5Xi, 7Xi, 9Xi, 700si | |
| 459 | Canon EOS A5, A2E, A2, 1, 1N, 620, T90 | |
| 463 | Bronica SQAI | |
| 464 | Rollei, 6006, 6008, 6003, 6002, SLX | |
| 465 | Hasselblad 503CW/CXi | |
| 466 | 466 Canon E0S-3, 1V, D30 | |
| 467 | 467 Mamiya 645AF | |
| FW41 | Contax 645, Canon Elan 2,2E,7,7E Rebel 2000, XI Lite | Two step MD cord |
| FW42 | Minolta 7 & 9 | Two step MD cord |
| FW43 | Canon EOS 1v, 3, D2000, D30 | Two step MD cord |
| FW44 | Nikon D1, N90/s, F5, F90x, F100 | Two step MD cord |
| FW45 | Mamiya 645AF | Two step MD cord |
| FW46 | Canon EOS 1, A2, A2E, AS, 1N, 620, T90 | Two step MD cord |
| FW47 | Pentax 645N & All Pentax Autofocus SLR cameras Except Z-1P | Two step MD cord |
Miscellaneous Connections
| Model | Description |
| QF52 | Y Connector for FreeWire TX to connect a TTL adapter plus a local Qflash and FW31 cable. |
| MDC2 | External power connection from QB1, 1+, or QB1c to FreeWire: |
| XDC2 | External power connection from Bantam or QB1c to FreeWire: |
| FW29 | AC external adapter, US & Can, 115 VAC |
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