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Vello FWIRC-C FreeWave IR TTL Flash Commander for Canon

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Vello FWIRC-C FreeWave IR TTL Flash Commander for Canon
Key Features
  • Wireless Infrared E-TTL Control
  • Sets and Controls E-TTL Flash Ratios
  • 180° Rotation
  • Up to Three Flash Groups
The Vello FWIRC-C FreeWave IR TTL Flash Commander for Canon is the nexus of your wireless flash setup, enabling you to set and control all functions of your wireless slave flash units. Equipped with an infrared transmitter, it provides the freedom of remote IR triggering for multiple flashes, and full compatibility with Canon's E-TTL metering and flash ratio systems for total wireless E-TTL control. It also offers high-speed sync with compatible Canon E-TTL flashes, allowing you to use shutter speeds higher than your camera's top flash sync speed. Three groups and four independent channels deliver enhanced wireless operation, even in busy environments, and the Commander itself can be rotated 180° atop your camera for easy line-of-sight positioning. Your FreeWave Commander is powered by 2 (not included) AA batteries. For storage, your FreeWave comes with a drawstring pouch.
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Vello IR Commander Overview

The Vello FWIRC-C FreeWave IR TTL Flash Commander for Canon is the nexus of your wireless flash setup, enabling you to set and control all functions of your wireless slave flash units. Equipped with an infrared transmitter, it provides the freedom of remote IR triggering for multiple flashes, and full compatibility with Canon's E-TTL metering and flash ratio systems for total wireless E-TTL control. It also offers high-speed sync with compatible Canon E-TTL flashes, allowing you to use shutter speeds higher than your camera's top flash sync speed. Three groups and four independent channels deliver enhanced wireless operation, even in busy environments, and the Commander itself can be rotated 180° atop your camera for easy line-of-sight positioning. Your FreeWave Commander is powered by 2 (not included) AA batteries. For storage, your FreeWave comes with a drawstring pouch.

The IR Commander is not compatible with the Canon EOS R-series cameras.

Wireless Infrared E-TTL Control
The Vello FWIRC-C FreeWave Commander makes full use of your flashes' built-in E-TTL technology. Its infrared transmitter offers wireless remote flash triggering for multiple flashes. In E-TTL mode, you'll be able to use the Commander to automatically set the appropriate flash level via your camera's E-TTL metering system data, calculating the correct power for all communicating E-TTL-compatible flashes.
E-TTL Flash Ratios
Achieve a professional level of creative control with up to three E-TTL groups by setting flash ratios at different power outputs. The Commander offers two E-TTL ratio modes, so you can adjust the power output ratios for two or three groups, as well as EV.
180° Rotation
The Commander pivots atop your camera to achieve easy infrared line-of-sight positioning with your flashes' IR sensors.
Three Flash Groups
Position your slave flash units individually or combine an unlimited number of flashes in up to three groups to function as main, fill, accent, and other lights.
Four Independent Channels
Enjoy enhanced wireless operation, even in busy environments. Choose from four channels to prevent your flashes from being triggered by other photographers working with similar systems nearby.
High-Speed Sync
Sync at shutter speeds as fast as 1/8000 second-High-Speed Sync mode allows your flash to exceed your camera's maximum sync speed. It's perfect for using large apertures, when freezing motion, or shooting in bright conditions.
Automatic Standby Mode
The Commander's automatic standby mode reduces power consumption and saves on battery life. An onscreen indicator makes it easy to distinguish between standby and off.
Internal Memory
The FreeWave Commander's internal memory remembers your current settings so you won't have to. When you turn the Commander on, all your previous settings will return as before.
Stroboscopic Mode
Create unique effects in which moving objects appear several times in the frame or capture extremely fast objects as the flash pulsates faster than your camera lens can open and close.
Modeling Light
The modeling light minimizes guesswork by approximating how the flash will illuminate your subject. The flash pulses rapidly to present the appearance of a continuous lighting source, simulating the direction of light. It's easy to use-just press your camera's Depth of Field Preview button.
Flash Exposure Bracketing
With flash exposure bracketing, you can take continuous pictures while automatically changing flash exposure compensation. It's great for shooting when lighting is changing rapidly and other situations in which it's difficult to determine the appropriate flash exposure.
Flash Value Lock
Use the flash value lock (FV Lock) feature to lock the flash output level that's optimal for specific elements of the scene. Lock the EV at a specific setting and override the automation to customize your exposure.
UPC: 847628587410

Vello IR Commander Specs

Key Specs
Channels
4
Groups
3
Wireless Range
115' / 35 m
Battery Type
2x AA
Wireless
Channels
4
Groups
3
Wireless Range
115' / 35 m
General
Control Modes
E-TTL, Manual, TTL, Strobo
Electrical
Battery Type
2x AA
Physical
Dimensions
Transmitter: 2.5 x 2.5 x 3.3" / 6.3 x 6.3 x 8.3 cm
Weight
4.2 oz / 119.1 g
Packaging Info
Package Weight
0.54 lb
Box Dimensions (LxWxH)
5.7 x 4.1 x 3.25"

Vello IR Commander Reviews

E-TTL did not function

By Lawson
Rated 2 out of 5
Date: 2023-01-17

Purchased for use on my new Canon EOS R6 Mark II with Canon 430 EX II Speedlites. The Vello FWIRC-C would only work in manual flash mode; in TTL mode it flashed but the image was always vastly under exposed. I returned it to B&H and purchased a different product.

Not for EOS R

By John
Rated 3 out of 5
Date: 2020-06-13

High speed sync doesn't work for EOS R but OK with EOS 70D.

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question

will this work with the Canon 50D ? I also have a Canon 580EXII which I want have work with my 50D instead of my Pocket wizards
Asked by: Mark
This flash commander can work with the Canon 50D to fire the 580EX II.
Answered by: Kirk R.
Date published: 2018-08-26

question

Does it work with Yongnuo Speedlite YN600EX-RT?
Asked by: German R.
Technically it should work. The YN600ex-RT has an Infrared receiver. But the manufactures have not tested there products together.
Answered by: Robert K.
Date published: 2018-08-26

question

Will this unit also act as a focus assist light to help the camera focus under low light conditions as does the Canon st-e2 ?
Asked by: Anonymous
This unit does offer an AF assist light for focusing in low light conditions.
Answered by: Kirk R.
Date published: 2020-06-01

Will the "commander" function on the Canon EOS ...

Will the "commander" function on the Canon EOS Rebel SL3?
Asked by: Dan
This unit is not compatible with a SL3.
Answered by: Reuben K
Date published: 2021-12-16

question

I have a Csnon 580 EXII. If I buy this. Should I also buy the Vello receiver? Or It just work alone with the camera and the flash? Thanks!
Asked by: Rodrigo
This transmitter can fire a 580EX II optically, as long as the two are in line of sight with one another.
Answered by: Kirk R
Date published: 2023-05-29

Can I REMOTELY trigger both the shutter on my ...

Can I REMOTELY trigger both the shutter on my Canon R6 and fire the Canon 430EXII flash in Manual mode?
Asked by: Bradley
As long as you have a separate method to trigger your camera, you will trigger a flash setup using the Vello FWIRC-C FreeWave IR TTL Flash Commander for Canon. The Shutter release remote triggers the camera and the radio trigger in the hot shoe of the Canon R6 will fire any flashes that it has been connected to via the line of site ETTL communication method.
Answered by: Andres M
Date published: 2024-11-12

Can we trigger the 470EX AI with this on a Canon ...

Can we trigger the 470EX AI with this on a Canon R6?
Asked by: Anonymous
Yes, the Vello FWIRC-C FreeWave IR TTL will drive the following units. Canon 470EX-AI Canon 600EX II-RT Canon 600EX-RT Canon EL-1 Canon MR-14EX Canon MT-24EX
Answered by: hectorm
Date published: 2023-03-21

question

Does this work on flashpoint 320m?
Asked by: Anonymous
Unfortunately, this commander can only trigger Canon shoe mount flashes with E-TTL.
Answered by: Kirk R.
Date published: 2018-08-26
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