Neewer 880 S
Neewer 880 S
  1. Flash Head
  2. Built-in Wide Panel
  3. Wireless Sensor
  4. Focus Assist Beam
  5. Sync Cord Jack
  6. Type-C USB Port
  7. Battery Cover
  8. Hotshoe
  9. LCD Panel
  10. Hotshoe Fixing Buckle
  11. External Charging Port
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Control Panel
  11. <MENU> Flash Menu Button
  12. Wireless Selection Button
  13. Select Dial
  14. Set Button
  15. ON/OFF Power Switch
  16. Test Button/Flash Ready Indicator
  17. <ZOOM> Focus Length Setting
  18. <MODE> Mode Selection Button
  19. Lock Setting
  20. <+/->Power Output
  21. Function Button 1
  22. Function Button 2
  23. Function Button 3
  24. Function Button 4
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LCD Panel
TTL Autoflash
Zoom: zoom display
                                                    Focus length
Manual
TTL: TTL
autoflash
                                                                   Distance indicator
                                                                   display
       Flash exposure
                                                                   Effective
       compensation amount
                                                                   Flash Range
M Manual Flash
                                                        M: Manual flash
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Multi Flash
                               Multi: Stroboscopic flash
Number of flashes
Flash frequency
Flash mode
  : Radio transmission
wireless shooting
Firing group
Channel
                                                                 Receiver
    : Receiver icon
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LCD Panel in Three Modes
Attached to the Camera
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What’s in the Box of TT685IIS Kit?
The product can be used in combination with the following accessories sold separately,
so as to achieve best photography effects: XProC, X2T-C & X1C TTL wireless flash trigger,
etc.
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Loading and Unloading the Battery
To unload the battery hold down the battery press compartment and push the battery
downwardly to take it out.
Put 4 batteries in with the correct polarity after opening the battery compartment, then
close and push it to the top.
Tips: When collocated with the optional Godox Flash Power Box PB960, TT685IIS will
have more flash times, shorter recycle time and longer duration.
Attaching to a Camera
 Attach the Camera Flash         Secure the Camera Flash        Detach the Camera Flash
 Rotate the hotshoe fixing       Rotate the hotshoe fixing      Press the button and
 buckle to the left and insert   buckle to the right until it   rotate the hotshoe fixing
 the camera flash into the       locks up.                      buckle to the left until it is
 camera’s hotshoe.                                              loosened.
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Power Management
Use ON/OFF Power Switch to power the flash unit on or off. Turn off it will not be used
for an extended period of time. Setting as transmitter flash, it will turn the power off
automatically after a certain period (approx. 90 seconds) od idle use. Pressing the
camera shutter halfway or pressing any flash button will wake up the flash unit. Setting
as a receiver flash, it will enter sleep mode after a certain period (adjustable, 60 minutes
by default) od idle use. Pressing any flash button will wake it up.
      Disabling Auto Power Off function is recommended when the flash is used off
camera. (C.Fn-STBY)
     Receiver Auto Power Off Timer is set to 60 minutes by default. Another option “30
minutes” is available (C.Fn-RX STBY)
This flash has three flash modes: E-TTL, Manual (M) and Multi (Stroboscopic). In E-TTL
mode, the camera and the flash will work together to calculate the correct exposure for
the subject and the background. In this mode, multiple TTL function are available: FEC,
HSS, second curtain sync, control with Sony camera’s menu screen.
* Press <MODE> Mode Selection Button and three flash modes will display on the LCD
panel one by one with each pressing.
ETTL Mode
Press <MODE> Mode Selection Button to enter E-TTL mode. The LCD panel will display.
   •   Press the camera release button halfway to focus. The aperture and effective
       flash range will be displayed in the viewfinder.
   •   When the shutter button is fully pressed, the flash will fire pre-flash that the
       camera will use to calculate exposure and flash output the instant before the
       photo is taken.
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 Press the <+/-> button.       Set the flash exposure         Press Set Button again to
 The flash exposure            compensation amount.           confirm the setting.
 compensation amount will          • Turn the Select Dial
 be highlighted on the LCD            to set the amount.
 panel.                            • “0.3” means 1/3
                                      step, “0.7” means
                                      2/3 step.
                                   • To cancel the flash
                                      exposure
                                      compensation, set
                                      the amount to “+0”.
       High-Speed Sync
High Speed Sync (FP flash) enables the flash to synchronize with all camera shutter
speeds. This is convenient when you want to use aperture priority for fill-flash portraits.
   •    If you set a shutter speed that is the same as or slower than the camera’s
        maximum flash sync speed < > will not be displayed in the viewfinder.
   •    With high-speed sync, the faster the shutter speed, the shorter the effecitve flash
        range.
   •    To return to normal flash press <       > button again. Then < > will disappear.
   •    Multi flash mode cannot be set in high-speed sync mode.
   •    Over-temperature protection may be activated after 15 consecutive high-speed
        sync flashes.
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Second-Curtain Sync
With a slow shutter speed, you can create a light train following the subject. The flash
fires right before the shutter closes.
M: Manual Flash
The flash output is adjustable from 1/1 full power to 1/256th power in 1/10th stop
increments. To obtain a correct flash exposure, use a hand-held flash meter to
determine the required flash output.
 Press <MODE> button so        Press <+/-> to choose         Press Set button again to
 that <M> is displayed.        power, then turn the          confirm the setting.
                               Select Dial to choose a
                               desired flash output
                               amount.
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Multi: Stroboscopic Flash
With stroboscopic flash, a rapid series of flashes is fired. It can be used to capture
multiple images of a moving subject in single photograph.
You can set the firing frequency (number of flashes per sec. expressed as Hz), the
number of flashes, and the flash output.
   •   Press the Function Button 2 <Times> to select the flash times. Turn the Select Dial
       to set the number.
   •   Press the Function Button 3 <Hz> to select the flash frequency. Turn the Select
       Dial to set the number.
   •   Turn the Select Dial to choose desired flash output. After you finish the setting,
       press Set Button and all the settings will be displayed.
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Calculating the Shutter Sped
During stroboscopic flash, the shutter remains open until the firing stops. Use formula
below to calculate the shutter speed and set it with the camera.
To avoid overheating and deteriorating the flash head, do not use stroboscopic flash
more than 10 times in succession. After 10 times, allow the camera flash to rest for at
least 15 minutes. If you try to use stroboscopic flash more than 10 times in succession,
the firing might stop automatically to protect the flash head. If this camera happens,
allow at least 15 minutes rest for the camera flash.
   •   Stroboscopic flash is most effective with a highly reflective subject against a dark
       background.
   •   Using a tripod and remote control is recommended.
   •   A flash output of 1/1 and 1/2 cannot be set for stroboscopic flash.
   •   Stroboscopic flash can be used with “bulb”
   •   If the number of flashes is displayed as “-”, the firing will continue until the
       shutter closes or the battery is exhausted. The number of flashes will be limited
       ah shown by the following table:
Flash Output / Hz
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Flash Output / Hz
   •   The TT685IIS attach to the camera is called the transmitter unit, and a TT685IIS
       that is wirelessly controlled is called the receiver unit.
   •   You can also wirelessly control the TT685IIS set as the receiver unit with the
       transmitter X1T-C (sold separately). For details on setting the transmitter unit
       functions, see the transmitter’s intrucstions.
The basic relative position and operation range are as shown in the picture. You can
then perform wireless TTL autoflash shooting just by setting the transmitter unit to
<TTL>.
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Positioning and Operation Range (Example of wireless flash shooting)
   •   Autoflash Shooting with One Receiver Unit
TRANSMITTER
RECEIVER
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Auto Shooting with Three Receiver Groups
Wireless Settings
You can switch between normal flash and wireless flash. For normal flash shooting, be
sure to set the wireless setting to OFF.
Press < > button so that < > is displayed on the LCD panel.
Press < > button so that < > or < > displayed on the LCD panel.
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Setting the Communication Channel
If there are other wireless flash systems nearby, you can change the channel IDs to
prevent signal interference. The channel IDs of the Transmitter unit and the Receiver
unit(s) must be set to the same.
 Press <MENU> Buton to         In C.Fn CH, turn the Select   Press the Set Button to
 enter C.Fn CH setting.        Dial to choose channel ID     confirm.
                               from 1 to 32.
Wireless ID Settings
Change the wireless channels and wireless ID to avoid interference for it can only be
triggered after the wireless IDs and channels of the Transmitter unit and the Receiver
unit are set to the same. Press the <MENU> button to enter C.Fn ID. Press the Set Button
to choose OFF channel expansion shutdown, and choose any figure from 01 to 99.
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TTL: Fully Automatic Wireless Flash Shooting
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Using Automatic Wireless Flash with Multiple Receiver Units
When stronger flash output or more convenient lighting operation is needed, increase
the number of Receiver units and set it as a single Receiver unit. To add Receiver units,
use the same steps as setting “automatic wireless flash with a single Receiver unit”. Any
flash group can be set (A/B/C/D/E). When the number of Receiver units is increased and
the Transmitter unit flash firing is ON, automatic control is implemented to make all
groups of flashes fire the same flash output and ensure the total flash output up is to
standard exposure.
   •   If the Receiver unit’s auto power off function is workable, press the Transmitter
       unit’s test button to power it on. Please note that test firing is unavailable during
       the camera’s regular metering time.
   •   The effective time of Receiver auto power off is changeable.
   •   By making some settings, the auto AF-assist transmitter will not blink after the
       Receiver unit’s flash ready indicator is lightened.
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 Setting the flash mode to    Setting flash output.         Taking the picture.
 <M>                             • Press Function              • Each group fires at
                                     Button                        the set flash ratio.
                                     1/2/3/4<M/A/B/C>.
                                     Turn the Select Dial
                                     to set the flash
                                     output of the
                                     groups. Press Set
                                     Button to confirm.
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   1. Setting <MULTI> Stroboscopic flash
   • Press <MODE> button so that <MULTI> is displayed.
   • Setting the stroboscopic flash.
Other Applications
Sync Triggering
The Sync Cord Jack is a Φ2.5mm plug. Insert a trigger plug here and the flash will be fired
synchronously with the camera shutter.
If you want to turn off the auto focus assist beam, set the “AF” to “OFF” on the C.Fn
settings.
   •   If you find the auto focus assist beam does not light up, this is because the
       camera has got a correct autofocus.
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 Position                                      Effective Range
 Center                                        0.6~10m / 2.0~32.8 feet
 Periphery                                     0.6~5m / 2.0~16.4 feet
Bounce Flash
By pointing the flash head toward a wall or ceiling, the flash will bounce off the surface
before illuminating the subject. This can soften shadows behind the subject for more
natural-looking shot.
This is called bounce flash
To set the bounce direction, hold the flash head and turn it to a satisfying angle.
   •   If the wall or ceiling is too far away, the bounced flash might be too weak and
       result in underexposure.
   •   The wall or ceiling should be a plain, white color for high reflectance. If the
       bounce surface is not white, a color cast may appear in the picture.
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Creating a Catchlight
With the catchlight panel, you can create a catchlight in the subject’s eyes to add life to
the facial expression.
Notes
   •     Point the flash head straight ahead and then upward by 90° The catchlight will
         not appear if the swing the flash head left or right.
   •     For maximum catchlight effect, stay 1.5m/4.9ft away from the subject.
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ZOOM: Setting the Flash Coverage
The flash coverage can be set automatically or manually. It can be set to match the lens
focal length from 20mm to 200mm.
If you set the flash coverage manually, make sure it covers the lens focal length so that
the picture will not have a dark periphery.
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C.Fn: Setting Custom Functions
The following table lists the available and unavailable custom functions of this flash.
       1. Press <MENU> Button until C.Fn menu is displayed. The “Ver x.x” in the top right
          corner refers to the software version.
       2. Select the custom function No.
      • Turn the Select Dial to select the Custom Function No.
       3. Change the Setting.
      • Press Set Button and Setting No. Blinks.
      • Turn the Select Dial to set the desired number. Pressing Set Button will confirm
          the settings.
      • After you set the Custom Function and press <MENU> button, the camera will be
          ready to shoot.
       4. In the C.Fn states, long press the “Clear” button for 2 seconds until “OK” is
          displayed on the panel, which means the values in C.Fn can be reset.
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Protection Function
Over-Temperature Protection
   •   To avoid overheating and deteriorating the flash head, do not fire more than 40
       continuous flashes in fast succession 1/1 full power. After 40 continuous flashes,
       allow a rest time of at least 10 minutes.
   •   If you fire more than 40 continuous flashes and the fire more flashes in short
       intervals, the inner over-temperature protection function may be activated. If this
       occurs, allow a rest time of about 10 minutes, and the flash unit will then return
       to normal.
   •   When the over-temperature protection is started      is shown on the LCD display.
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Number of flashes what will activate over-temperature protection in high-
speed sync triggering mode:
Power Output Level / Number of Flashes / ZOOM (mm)
Other Protections
The system provides real-time protection to secure the device and your safety. The
following lists prompts for your reference:
 Prompts on       Meaning
 LCD Panel
 E1               A failure occurs on the recycling system so that the flash cannot fire.
                  Please restart the flash unit. If the problem still exists, please send
                  this product to a maintenance centre.
 E2               The system gets excessive heat. Please allow a rest time of 10
                  minutes.
 E3               The voltage on two outlets of the flash tube is too high. Please send
                  this product to a maintenance centre.
 E9               There are some errors occurred during the upgrading process.
                  Please using the correct firmware upgrade method.
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Technical Data
Model                                 TT685IIS
Guide No. (1/1 output, 200mm)         GN 60 (m ISO100, in meters)
Flash Coverage                        20 to 200mm
                                      Auto zoom (Flash coverage set
                                      automatically to match the lens focal
                                      length image size)
                                      Manual Zoom
                                          • Swinging/tilting flash head (bounce
                                             flash): 0 to 330° horizontally and -
                                             7° to 120° vertically
Flash Duration                        1/300 to 1/20000 seconds
Exposure Control
Exposure control system               TTL autoflash and manual flash
Flash exposure compensation (FEC)     Manual. FEB±3 stops in 1/3 stop
                                      increments
                                      (Manual FEC and FEB can be combined)
Sync mode                             High-speed sync (up to 1/8000 seconds
                                      first-curtain sync, and second-curtain sync
Multi flash                           Provided (up to 90 times, 100Hz)
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Power Supply
 Power source                                  NI-MH battery (recommended) or LR6
                                               alkaline battery*4
 Recycle time                                  0.1-2.6s (Rechargeable Ni-MH Battery)
 Full power flashes                            About 290 times
 Power saving                                  Power off automatically after approx. 90
                                               seconds of idle operation. (60 minutes if
                                               set as Receiver)
Dimensions
 WxHxD                                         64*76*190mm
 Weight without battery                        405g
 Weight with battery                           489g
 2.4G Frequency Range                          2413.0MHz-2465.0MHz
 Max. Transmitting Power                       5dbm
Troubleshooting
The electrical contacts of the Camera Flash and camera are dirty.
• Press the shutter button halfway or press any flash button to wake up.
After 60 minutes (or 30 minutes) of idle operation, the flash unit will enter sleep mode if
it is set as Receiver.
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Auto zoom does not work.
The camera flash is not attached securely to the camera.
   •   With high-speed sync, the effective flash range will be shorter. Make sure the
       subject is within the effective flash range displayed.
Photos have dark corners or only parts of the target subject are
illuminated.
The local length of lens exceeds the flash coverage.
   •   Check the flash coverage you set. This flash unit has the flash coverage between
       20 and 200mm, which fits medium-format cameras.
Firmware Upgrade
   •   The USB port is a Type-C USB socket. Type-C USB connection line is applicable.
   •   As the firmware upgrade needs the support of Godox G3 software, please
       download and install the “Godox G3 firmware upgrade software” before
       upgrading. Then choose the related firmware file.
   •   As the product needs to do firmware upgrade, please refer to instruction manual
       of the newest electric version as final.
This flash unit can be used in the following Sony series camera models:
This table only lists the tested camera models, not all Sony EOS series cameras. For the
compatibility of other camera models, a self-test is recommended.
Rights to modify this table retained.
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Maintenance
Warranty Conditions
A new product purchased in the Alza.cz sales network is guaranteed for 2 years. If you
need repair or other services during the warranty period, contact the product seller
directly, you must provide the original proof of purchase with the date of purchase.
The following are considered to be a conflict with the warranty conditions, for
which the claimed claim may not be recognized:
•   Using the product for any purpose other than that for which the product is intended
    or failing to follow the instructions for maintenance, operation, and service of the
    product.
•   Damage to the product by a natural disaster, the intervention of an unauthorized
    person or mechanically through the fault of the buyer (e.g., during transport,
    cleaning by inappropriate means, etc.).
•   Natural wear and aging of consumables or components during use (such as
    batteries, etc.).
•   Exposure to adverse external influences, such as sunlight and other radiation or
    electromagnetic fields, fluid intrusion, object intrusion, mains overvoltage,
    electrostatic discharge voltage (including lightning), faulty supply or input voltage and
    inappropriate polarity of this voltage, chemical processes such as used power
    supplies, etc.
•   If anyone has made modifications, modifications, alterations to the design or
    adaptation to change or extend the functions of the product compared to the
    purchased design or use of non-original components.
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