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2.1 Additional Accessories


Qf91N – For TTL control of Omicron by Nikon cameras.

Qf91C – For TTL control of Omicron by Canon cameras.

QF51 – 20 ft. extension cable.

Extension cable connects the CoPilot to the OM3 for off camera TTL lighting.

434 / 435 Sync Cords
The CoPIlot has an internal radio that is compatible with the Quantum
FreeXWire radio system.

To use another radio system connect the 434/435 sync cords to the camera PC,
or use a hot shoe adapter from your camera manufacturer that includes a PC
nipple.



3.0 Mounting & Power Accessories

3.1 Mounting

QF29 – for under camera mounting








OM42 – for twin rail mounting









3.2 Power

Any TURBO battery

4.0 Flash operation

4.1 Connections





















4.2 Flash Modes


Two modes of flash operation are available, TTL and manual. Flash output can
be adjusted in both modes using the Local switch located on top of the CoPilot.




















Connect the OM3 to a
Quantum CoPilot using a
FW31 cable.

Note : The CoPilot does not
require a battery when
connected to the OM3

The “ON” indicator on
OM3 should blink once
per second. The OM3 is
ready to operate.

If the “ON” indicator blinks
three times per second, it
indicates the High Voltage
is not available. Check the
Turbo battery pack
operation.

Connect the flash cable from
Turbo battery pack to OM3.

Turn on the power of Turbo
battery pack.

Exposure Adjustment

TTL
The exposure can be
adjusted from -2

7

stops to

+2 stops.

Manual
Exposure can be adjusted
from 1/32+ of the shutter
speed to 1/1(full shutter
speed).

When the CoPilot is set to
Manual mode, exposure is
determined using the
shutter speed.

When the CoPilot is set to TTL mode, the
camera uses its’ own internal metering
system to determine the proper exposure.

Choose AF for
Auto Focus assist.
The OM3 will turn on in
video mode during low
light situations when the
camera requires
assistance in focusing.