Godox QT1200 Pro High Speed Flash Head User Manual
- June 17, 2024
- Godox
Table of Contents
Godox QT1200 Pro High Speed Flash Head
Product Information
Specifications
- Brand: GODOX Photo Equipment Co., Ltd
- Model: QT series fast-speed flash
- Applicability: Perfect for studio and workshop photography, wedding, portrait, advertisement, and fashion photography
- Recycling Time: No limits
- Features: Captures fast-changing facial expressions and movements, freezes perfect moments
Product Usage Instructions
Flash Preparation
- Take down the lamp cover.
- Install the modeling lamp.
- Put on the glass protection cover and the standard reflector.
Power Output Control
The flash output controller (5) allows you to adjust the power output
level. The power can be adjusted freely from 5.0 to 10.0, which will be
displayed on the digital display (10). “OF” on the display indicates that the
flash triggering function is turned off. The flash can discharge automatically
when the flash output is adjusted from high to low.
Test Button
To fire the flash without taking a picture, press the test button (9). The
test button can also be used to adjust the flash brightness when combined with
the flash output controller (5).
FAQ
Q: What accessories are included with the product?
A: The product includes the following accessories:
- Power Cord
- Standard Reflector
- Lamp Cover
- Glass Protection Cover
- Modeling Lamp
- Instruction Manual
Q: Can the product be used with other accessories?
A: Yes, the product can be used in combination with the following
accessories (sold separately) to achieve the best photography effects:
- Wireless power-control flash trigger
- Power Inverter
- Softbox
- Photographic Umbrella
- Light Stand
- Barndoor
- Snoot
FOREWORD
Thanks for choosing QT series fast-speed flash. It has wide-range
applicability, not only perfect for all kinds of studio and workshop
photography, but also good at wedding, portrait, advertisement, and fashion
photography. Without recycling time limits, photographers can capture a chain
of fast-changing facial expressions and amazing moves, and clearly freeze each
fleetingly perfect instant into eternal beauty.
Among the benefits you’ll enjoy:
- Ultra-speedy charging, 0.05-1.2s recycling time
- Multi-freeze shots, 1/5000s-1/800s flash duration
- Up to 10 shots in one second under high-speed continuous shooting
- Exact output control on LED display, 50 steps from 5.0-10.0 in 0.1 increments High qualified modeling lamp, 150W output adjustable
- Small output variability, ≤2% between continuous flashes at the same output level High color stability, ranging within ±100k between flashes over the entire power range
Warning
To prevent damage to the product or injury to you or to others, read the
following warnings in their entirety before using this product. Keep these
Warnings where users can read them for ready reference.
- Do not disassemble or modify. Should the product break down, send the defective back to the authorized service center for inspection and maintenance. Keep dry. Do not handle with wet hands, immerse in water, or expose to rain. Keep out of reach of children.
- Please put the device in a ventilation environment and keep the parts of lighting and heat dissipation holes are unobstructed. Do not use in flammable environment.
- As this product adopts make and break device, please keep it easy to be used. No touching the heating parts of this product.
- Please turn off the power and wear insulated gloves before installing and connecting accessories. When replacing the tube or modeling lamp, please make sure that the tube is cool and wear insulated gloves to prevent burns. Do not flash directly towards naked eyes (especially those of babies), otherwise it may lead to visual impairment.
- Disconnect from the power supply when it will not be used for an extended period.
CAUTION
- After 30 continuous flashes at full power, the flash should be cooled down for about 3 minutes. Overheating will occur if it is used continuously without cooling down.
- Do not keep using the modeling lamp for a long time; otherwise flammable accessories attaching to flash head, e.g. softbox will get burnt. A 10-minute time is recommended in this case. After 10 minutes, cool it down for 1 minute.
- When using a snoot, do not keep the modeling lamp on for a long time or fire too frequently (not over six times for one minute). Overheating will result in damages for strobe housing and/or studio light.
- Avoid sudden impacts as this can damage the flash tube and/or modeling lamp.
NAMES OF PARTS
- AC Power Socket
- Sync Cord Jack
- Power Switch
- Modeling Lamp Output Controller
- Flash Output Controller
- Modeling Lamp Button
- Sound Button
- Slave Model Button
- Test Button
- Digital Display
- Modeling Lamp Indicator
- Buzz Indicator
- Slave Triggering Indicator
- Test Indicator Lamp
- Light Sensor
- Wireless Control Port
- Fuse
- Mounting Bracket
- Umbrella Input
- Direction Adjusting Handle
Accessories
- Power Cord
- Standard Reflector
- Lamp Cover
- Glass Protection Cover
- Modeling Lamp
- Instruction Manual
SEPARATELY SOLD ACCESSORIES
The product can be used in combination with the following accessories sold
separately, so as to achieve best photography effects:
Wireless power-control flash trigger, Power Inverter, Softbox, Photographic
Umbrella, Light Stand, Barndoor, Snoot, etc
OPERATIONS
Flash Preparation
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Take down the lamp cover. Install the modeling lamp and put on the glass protection cover and the standard reflector.
(To uninstall the standard -
Attach the flash unit onto an appropriate light stand. Adjust the mounting bracket (18) for a good angle and make sure it’s tightened and fixed. Use the direction adjusting handle (20) to adjust the flash to a desired direction. Umbrella input (19) is for different photo umbrellas to put in.
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Power Connection
Use the power cord to connect the flash to an AC power source and turn on the power switch (3). The lamp on the power switch turns on, indicating it’s connected. -
Modeling Lamp
Modeling Lamp Button (6) controls the modeling lamp status: when modeling lamp indicator lights up, modeling lamp is on; if not, modeling lamp is off. Modeling lamp output controller (4) is used for adjusting the power output level of modeling lamp. Modeling lamp will be off automatically after lighting for 2 hours, avoiding overheat due to long-time lighting when the user is not nearby.
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When there is flammable accessory on the flash unit, do not keep the modeling lamp on for a long time. It is recommended to cool it down for one minute after 10 minutes’ working.
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Power Output Control
Flash output controller (5) decides different power output, satisfying the light requirements in different environment. The power is adjustable freely from 5.0 to 10.0 which will be accordingly told on the digital display (10).”OF” on the display indicates that the flash triggering function is turned off.It can discharge automatically when the flash output is adjusted from high to low. -
Test Button
To fire the flash without taking a picture, press the test button (9). It can also help adjust the flash brightness when combined with the flash output controller (5). -
Sync Triggering
The sync cord jack (2) is a Φ6.35mm plug. Insert a trigger plug here and the flash will be fired synchronously with the camera shutter.
Slave Trigger Model
Three slave triggering models are available and can be set by pressing Slave
Model Button (8).
- No optical control: The slave triggering indicator (13) is off, indicating the slave triggering function is shut down.
- One fire model: The slave triggering indicator (13) glows blue, indicating the flash will fire synchronously on one external flash. In this model, the flash can function as an auxiliary lamp, offering various effects of light and shadow.
- Anti-preflash model: The slave triggering indicator (13) glows red, indicating the flash will receive two external flashes within 2 seconds and will fire synchronously after receiving the second flash. In this model, the flash can function as an auxiliary lamp, applicable to TTL system. With this anti-preflash function, synchronization is supported with cameras having a one-preflash firing system.
Buzz Function
The sound button (7) is used for deciding whether there is sound reminder for
ready flash after recharging. When the buzz indicator (12) is on, the buzz
function is working; when it is off, the buzz function is not working. A “BI”
sound will be heard when it’s fully charged.
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Memory Function
The device is equipped with memory function for the panel setting. It will help remember the panel setting 3 seconds after you set it. When starting up the flash next time, the panel setting will be the same as that before powering it off. -
Wireless Control Function
By using the wireless power-control flash trigger, you can wirelessly control the on-and-off of your flash, modeling lamp and buzzer, as well as adjust the flash output level. To start this function, insert the trigger receiver into the Wireless Control Port (16) and make settings on the trigger. You can also press the camera shutter-release button to trigger the flash by setting the transmitter hotshoe onto the camera hotshoe. -
Tube Replacement
Shut down the power and remove the power cord before replacing the flash tube and wear insulated gloves. Then, loosen the iron wire on the tube, keep a balanced hold on the two feet of the flash tube and pull out the old tube gently. Take down the feet casing from the old tube and put it on the new one. Hold two feet of the new tube, and target directly towards the two copper outlets, then push them slightly in. Twine the iron wire on the stainless steel sheet to fix the flash tube.
TECHNICAL DATA
MAINTENANCE
- Shut down the device immediately when it works abnormally and find out the reason. Avoid sudden impacts and the lamp should be dedusted regularly.
- It’s normal for lamp being warm when in use. Avoid continuous flashes when not necessary.
- Maintenance of all the flashes is up to our authorized maintenance department which can provide original accessories. Users can replace the flash tube and modeling lamp provided by the manufacturer.
- One year warranty period will be cancelled when any unauthorized maintenance is found.
- If the product had failures or was wetted, it can be continuously used only after it is repaired by professionals.
- Disconnect the power when doing maintenance work or cleaning.
- New changes made to the specifications or designs may not be updated in this manual.