Westcott FJ80 II Series Touchscreen Speedlight User Manual

Reviewing Firmware Files

Firmware updates are available on the Westcott Firmware Update page: https://www.fjwestcott.com/firmware. These updates often enhance performance, modify menu options, and improve the user interface of FJ Wireless products. It is crucial to review all documentation included with each firmware download to ensure all necessary preparation steps are completed before installation.

TTL ±3 Flash Exposure Compensation

The ±3 TTL Flash Exposure Compensation (FEC) applied via FJ Wireless Triggers or a host FJ80 Speedlight (when used as a transmitter) is independent of the FEC displayed on FJ Wireless lights (when used as a client). A change in FEC ±3 on FJ Wireless Triggers or a host FJ80 Speedlight will adjust the light output in TTL mode. However, a client FJ80's touchscreen will not visually reflect these FEC changes made on the trigger or host speedlight. The FJ80 Speedlight's FEC can be further adjusted by ±3 directly on the client light.

Canon Continuous Mode

When using Canon Continuous Mode with FJ Wireless Triggers and the FJ80 II Speedlight, two overlapping squares will appear on the display. In this mode, the FJ Wireless System (including the original FJ80 and FJ-X2m Trigger) defaults to Manual Mode, disabling TTL and HSS functionality. To re-enable these functions, exit Continuous Mode on your Canon camera. Note that FJ80 II and FJ-X3 devices with current firmware have removed these Manual Mode limitations.

Charging the FJ80 II Lithium Polymer Battery

1. Ensure the FJ80 II is OFF (long-press the physical Power button).
2. Remove the battery by pressing the release buttons on the sides and pulling it away.
3. Connect the FJ80 II Power Cord to the Battery Charger and plug into a wall outlet.
4. Align the battery's gold contacts with the charger's contacts. Insert the battery while pressing the side buttons until it locks, and the LED blinks orange.
5. The battery is charging. All LED indicator lights turn green when fully charged.
6. Remove the battery by pressing the side release buttons.
7. Reinsert the battery into the FJ80 II.

Battery Charger LED Indicator Lights

• Solid Green: Charger plugged in (No Battery Inserted); Battery fully charged (Battery Inserted).
• Blinking Orange: Battery inserted and charging.

Reattaching the FJ80 II Lithium Polymer Battery

Align the gold contacts on the battery with the port on the speedlight. Gently press the battery into the well until it clicks into place.

DC Power Operation

1. Ensure the FJ80 II battery is fully charged and securely attached.
2. Turn the speedlight ON by long-pressing the physical Power button, then tap the blue power logo on the screen.

NOTE: The LCD Touchscreen may have a protective film that can be removed. The FJ80 II is designed for 500+ full-power flashes per charge; this requires the touchscreen intensity to be set to MIN in the Settings menu.

Attaching to a Camera

1. Ensure the FJ80 II is OFF.
2. Slide the base of the FJ80 II into the camera's hot shoe, with the touchscreen facing the rear of the camera.
3. NOTE for Sony Users: The FJ80 II M Universal Speedlight requires the #4711 FJ Adapter for Sony Cameras (sold separately).
4. Rotate the FJ80 II locking dial clockwise until securely mounted.

Detaching from a Camera

1. Ensure the FJ80 II is OFF.
2. Rotate the FJ80 II locking dial counterclockwise. NOTE: Ensure the dial is fully rotated left to avoid damaging the locking pin.
3. Grasp the sides of the FJ80 II, slide it towards the rear of the camera, and remove it from the hot shoe.

NOTE: Always ensure the locking pin is fully retracted before inserting into a hot shoe. Never force removal.

Mounting & Removing the FJ80 II Cold Shoe Stand

1. Slide the metal base of the FJ80 II into the cold shoe stand, with the touchscreen facing the channel opening.
2. Rotate the FJ80 II locking dial clockwise until securely mounted.
3. To remove, rotate the locking dial counterclockwise. NOTE: Ensure the dial is fully rotated left to avoid damaging the locking pin.
4. Grasp the sides of the FJ80 II, slide it towards the rear of the cold shoe stand, and remove it.

Attaching & Removing FJ80 Series Twist Lock Modifiers [sold separately]

1. Ensure the FJ80 II's articulating head and lens are unobstructed.
2. Align the modifier's tabs with the slots on the FJ80 II face. Insert and twist clockwise until locked. (Some modifiers may require an adapter ring.)
3. To remove, twist counterclockwise until unlocked and pull the modifier away. NOTE: Ensure the FJ80 II has cooled before attaching/removing modifiers.

Powering On

Long-press the Power button for 3 seconds until the digital blue power button appears. Release the button, then tap the digital blue power button on the touchscreen.

Powering Off

Long-press the Power button for 3 seconds until the FJ80 II turns off.

Test Fire

Quick-press the white Test button [backlit green] to fire a test flash. The button backlight turns from green to red while the speedlight recharges, then ready for the next burst.

Enable SPEEDLIGHT Mode

1. Quick-press the physical Home button to return to the Main Menu.
2. Quick-press the digital Speedlight button on the Main Menu to enter Speedlight Mode.
3. Adjust settings using one of these methods:
   1. Method 1: Repeatedly press the desired setting's digital button until the setting is visible on the button/touchscreen. (Note: Power cannot be adjusted this way.)
   2. Method 2: Quick-press the desired setting's digital button to highlight it, then use the up/down arrows [↑]/[↓] to change the setting. Press OK to confirm.

Digital Touchscreen Buttons

• Top Section: Camera Brand Button [Canon, Nikon, Sony, Fuji, Olympus, Lumix], SYNC Function Button [Front Curtain Sync, Rear Curtain Sync, High-speed Sync (HSS)], STDBY Icon [Standby Function].
• Middle Section: TTL Exposure [+3.0] | M Exposure [1.0 ~ 9.0].
• Lower Section: MODE Function Button [Manual (M), TTL], ZOOM Button [Automatic (A), Beam Spread Range Icon], Modeling Lamp Button [OFF, AUTO, 1-3].
• Screen Controls: Up Arrow [↑], OK Button, Down Arrow [↓].

Auto-Focus (AF) Assist Beam

The FJ80 II has an integrated AF Assist Beam compatible with various cameras. Consult your camera's manual for settings. In the FJ80 II Settings menu, toggle the Auto-Focus beam selection to AUTO or OFF.

• AUTO: Locks shutter speed at 1/200th sec, disabling HSS. Best for low-light scenarios.
• OFF: HSS functionality performs normally, allowing higher shutter speeds. HSS compatibility depends on your camera's listing on https://www.fjwestcott.com/wireless-compatibility.

NOTE: AF Assist Beam functionality may not be compatible with all cameras.

Enable HOST Mode

1. Quick-press the physical Home button to return to the Main Menu.
2. Quick-press the digital blue HOST button on the Main Menu to enter HOST Mode.
3. Adjust touchscreen settings using Method 1 or Method 2 as described in "Enable SPEEDLIGHT Mode".

Group SLP (Sleep) Mode [HOST]

FJ Wireless flashes can enter SLP (sleep) mode from any FJ Transmitter, disabling their ability to flash while other groups operate normally.

1. Determine the Group [A-F] assigned to the CLIENT FJ Wireless Flash Device.
2. Continuously press the corresponding FJ80 II's MODE Function icon until SLP (sleep) appears on the display. Any flash units in this Group will also enter SLP mode.
3. Exit SLP mode by continuously pressing the FJ80 II's MODE Function icon until TTL or M is displayed.

NOTE: Ensure the Exposure Mode type is updated from the HOST FJ80 II; otherwise, CLIENT flash units will re-enter SLP mode when the next signal is transmitted.

Selectable Digital Touchscreen Buttons

• Top Section: Camera Brand Button [Canon, Nikon, Sony, Fuji, Olympus, Lumix], Channel Button (CH) [01-31], STDBY Icon [Standby Function], Group (GR A): Fixed (FJ80 II defaults to Group A in HOST mode).
• Middle Section: Group Selections [A-F].
• Lower Section: MODE Function Button [Manual (M), SLP, TTL], TTL Exposure [+3.0] | Manual Exposure [1.0 ~ 9.0], Modeling Lamp Control Button [OFF [0] - [3]].
• NOTE on Modeling Lamp: For assigned HOST units, this controls brightness [1-3]. For CLIENT units in the same group, it controls OFF [0] or ON [1-3] with static output.
• Lower Section (cont.): SYNC Function Button [Front Curtain Sync, Rear Curtain Sync, High-speed Sync (HSS), X-sync*], ZOOM Button [Automatic (A), Beam Spread Range Icon], HOST Sleep [Enable/Disable] (disables on-camera FJ80 II firing when shutter is pressed).
• Screen Controls: Up Arrow [↑], OK Button, Down Arrow [↓].

Enable CLIENT Mode

1. Quick-press the physical Home button to return to the Main Menu.
2. Quick-press the digital CLIENT button on the Main Menu to enter CLIENT Mode.
3. Adjust touchscreen settings using Method 1 or Method 2 as described in "Enable SPEEDLIGHT Mode".

NOTE: Desired power settings should be updated from the transmitter; otherwise, flash units will default to the transmitter's selected power upon receiving the next signal.

Group SLP (Sleep) Mode [CLIENT]

FJ Wireless Flashes can enter SLP (sleep) mode from any FJ transmitter, disabling their ability to flash while other groups operate normally.

1. Determine the Group [A-F] assigned to the FJ Wireless Flash Device.
2. Continuously press the corresponding FJ Wireless Triggers Group Selection Button or the HOST FJ80 II's MODE Function icon until SLP (sleep) appears on the transmitter and flash next to the Group. Note that any flash units assigned to this Group will also enter into SLP (sleep) mode.
3. Exit the SLP (sleep) mode by continuously pressing the corresponding FJ Wireless Triggers Group Selection Button or FJ80 II's MODE Function icon [HOST mode] until the screen displays TTL or M.

NOTE: It's important that the Exposure Mode type is updated from the transmitter; otherwise, the flash unit(s) will re-enter SLP (sleep) mode when the next transmission signal is received from an FJ transmitter.

Selectable Digital Touchscreen Buttons

• Top Section: Wireless Button (Fixed; defaults to TTL-ALL Wireless Mode in CLIENT mode), Channel Button (CH) [01-31], Group Button (GR) [A, B, C, D, E, F, G, H, I, J, L, O, P, Q, S, U].
• Middle Section: TTL Exposure [+3.0] | M Exposure [1.0 ~ 9.0].
• Lower Section: MODE Function Button [Manual (M), TTL], ZOOM Button [Beam Spread Range Icon], Modeling Lamp Button [OFF, AUTO, 1-3].
• Screen Controls: Up Arrow [↑], OK Button, Down Arrow [↓].

Full-stop Increments in Manual Mode with the FJ Wireless Trigger

Please refer to your specific FJ Wireless Trigger manual to learn how to utilize this feature.

Enabling Front or Rear Curtain Sync

Front or Rear Curtain Sync is ideal for normal scenarios requiring color consistency (5500°K ±200), full-power output (80 Ws), and fastest recycling.

1. Press the Sync selection button repeatedly until three arrows appear in the white square at the top right of the screen.
2. Front Curtain: Shows three arrows, with the first arrow filled in white.
3. Rear Curtain: Shows three arrows, with the third arrow filled in white.

NOTE: Use HSS (see below) for shutter speeds above your camera's maximum normal sync speed (typically 1/200s, 1/250s, or 1/320s).

Enabling 'HSS (High-speed Sync)'

High-speed Sync is ideal for mixing ambient light and flash when proper exposure with a shallow depth of field/wide aperture requires a flash sync speed above the camera's maximum normal sync speed (typically 1/200s, 1/250s, or 1/320s). HSS allows compatible cameras to achieve flash sync speeds up to 1/8000s.

1. Press the Sync Selection button repeatedly until an H with a lightning bolt [⚡] appears in the white square at the top of the screen.

NOTE: HSS requires an FJ-X Transmitter or FJ80 Series Speedlight.

Enabling Freeze Sync

Freeze Sync is ideal for freezing fast-moving objects lit by the speedlight. [Available in Manual Mode Only.]

1. Press the physical Home button [?], then tap the Settings menu.
2. Locate the Freeze Setting and tap the OFF button until ON appears.
3. Press the Home button [?] and select the desired mode.
4. Freeze flash is now enabled.

NOTE: Freeze flash only works in Front and Rear Curtain Sync.

FJ80 Series: Remote ZOOM Control [Single Group]

Please refer to your Remote ZOOM section in your FJ Wireless Trigger manual to learn how to use this feature.

FJ80 Series: Remote ZOOM Control [All Groups]

Please refer to your Remote ZOOM section in your FJ Wireless Trigger manual to learn how to use this feature.

Activating Standby

1. Double-tap the gray STDBY button until it turns white and STDBY illuminates green.
2. Press the OK button.
3. The STDBY button will illuminate green with white letters when enabled.

Disabling Standby

1. Double-tap the green STDBY button until it turns white and STDBY illuminates gray.
2. Press the OK button to return to normal operation.

Enter SETTINGS Menu

1. Quick press the physical Home button [?] to return to the Main Menu.
2. Quick press the digital Settings button [⚙️] on the Main Menu to enter the Settings Menu.
3. Navigate the Settings menu by quickly pressing the button next to the setting to be changed. The button will turn white, signaling that the setting can be changed.
4. Adjust the touchscreen settings using one of the following methods:
   1. Method 1: Press the desired setting's digital button repeatedly until the desired setting is visible on the button and/ or touchscreen.
   2. Method 2: Quick press the desired setting's digital button to highlight the selection and use the up-and-down arrows [↑]/[↓] to change the settings. Press OK to confirm the selection.
5. Quick press the physical Home button [?] to return to the Main Menu on the touchscreen.

Pages 1 & 2: Selectable Digital Touchscreen Buttons

• Screen Options: [Minimum Brightness (1) ~ Maximum Brightness (5)]
• Auto-Off Options: [20 minutes, 1.5 hours, OFF (coming soon)]
• X-Sync Options: [ON, OFF]
• Beep Options: [ON, OFF]
• RT ID# Options: [OFF, ON] [00-99]
• Freeze Options: [ON, OFF]
• Display Options: [DECIMAL, FRACTION]
• AF Options: [ON, OFF]
• Language Options: [English, French (coming soon), Spanish (coming soon)]
• Factory Reset

Page 3: Camera Brand Control Selections

While in the Settings Menu screen, quick-press the UP or DOWN arrows [↑]/[↓] to locate page 3. These menu options control which camera brands will be selectable on the HOST and SPEEDLIGHT control screens. Quick-press the ON|OFF touchscreen buttons next to the desired camera brands to add or remove a brand from the Channel Brand Selection menu on the control screens.

• Canon [ON/OFF]
• Nikon [ON/OFF]
• Sony [ON/OFF]
• Fuji [ON/OFF]
• Olympus [ON/OFF]
• Lumix [ON/OFF]

FJ80 II Battery Performance

The FJ80 II Lithium-Polymer Battery (11.1V 17.76Wh, 1600mAh) is capable of 500+ full-power flashes with the modeling lamp disabled and screen brightness set to Minimum Brightness (1).

FJ80 II Charging & Life Expectancy

The average charge time is ~2 hours from complete discharge. The FJ80 Lithium-Polymer Battery (11.1V 17.76Wh, 1600mAh) will achieve at least 300 full charge cycles (@80% after 300). Continued usage beyond the expected charge cycles will result in diminished performance and the ability to hold a charge. Avoid charging and using the battery outside of the stated operating temperatures (14~122°F / -10°~50°C) as it will affect the overall performance of the battery and speedlight. Preserve the battery's longevity by storing at roughly ~40% capacity at room temperature in a dry environment and recharge to this capacity at least once every three months when not being used.