FJ80 II Series Touchscreen Speedlight

User Manual
v 1.2.3
06/01/2023
Contents
Contents 1

Introduction 4

Components (Included) 5

Important things to know before starting… 5

Reviewing Firmware Files 5

TTL ±3 Flash Exposure Compensation 5

Canon Continuous Mode 5

FJ80 II Speedlight: Overview 6

FJ80 II Speedlight: LCD Display & Menus 7

FJ80 II Speedlight: Warnings 8

Caution 8

Dual-Stage Heat Protection System 8

FJ80 II Speedlight: Firmware Updates 9

FJ80 II Speedlight: Getting Started 9

Charging the FJ80 II Lithium Polymer Battery 9

Battery Charger LED Indicator Lights 9

Reattaching the FJ80 II Lithium Polymer Battery 10

DC Power Operation 10

FJ80 II Speedlight: Mounting 10

Attaching to a Camera 10

Detaching from a Camera 10

FJ80 II Speedlight: Attaching & Removing Accessories 11

Mounting & Removing the FJ80 II Cold Shoe Stand 11

Attaching & Removing FJ80 Series Magnetic Modifiers [ sold separately] 11

FJ80 II Speedlight: Powering & Testing 11

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 Powering On 11

Powering Off 11

Test Fire 11

FJ80 II Speedlight: Speedlight On-camera Operation 12

Enable SPEEDLIGHT Mode 12

Digital Touchscreen Buttons 12

Auto-Focus (AF) Assist Beam 12

FJ80 II Speedlight: HOST Wireless Operation 13

Enable HOST Mode 13

Group SLP (Sleep) Mode [HOST] 13

Selectable Digital Touchscreen Buttons 13

FJ80 II Speedlight: CLIENT Wireless Operation 14

Enable CLIENT Mode 14

Group SLP (Sleep) Mode [CLIENT] 15

Selectable Digital Touchscreen Buttons 15

Full-stop Increments in Manual Mode with the FJ Wireless Trigger 16

FJ80 II Speedlight: SYNC Functions 16

Enabling Front or Rear Curtain Sync 16

Enabling ‘HSS (High-speed Sync)’ 16

Enabling Freeze Sync 16

Freeze Sync Flash Durations 17

Enabling X-Sync 17

FJ80 II Speedlight: ZOOM Control 17

FJ80 Series: Remote ZOOM Control [Single Group] 17

FJ80 Series: Remote ZOOM Control [All Groups] 17

FJ80 II Speedlight: STDBY (Standby Control) 18

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 Activating Standby 18

FJ80 II Speedlight: Settings Menu 18

Enter SETTINGS Menu 18

Pages 1 & 2: Selectable Digital Touchscreen Buttons 18

Page 3: Camera Brand Control Selections 19

FJ80 II Battery: Performance and Care 19

FJ80 II Battery Performance 19

FJ80 II Charging & Life Expectancy 19

FJ80 II Speedlight: Technical Specifications 20

Warranty Information 22

Legal Information 22

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Introduction
Thank you for purchasing the Westcott FJ80 II Touchscreen Speedlight. The FJ80 II is the perfect
addition to the growing family of FJ Series Wireless products; FJ400 Strobe, FJ200 Strobe, FJ80
Speedlight, FJ Wireless Triggers, and FJ-XR Wireless Receiver (all sold separately). The original FJ80
was the industry’s first-round head speedlight and transceiver equipped with multi-brand compatibility
and touchscreen controls. The FJ80 II is the next iteration in that series and offers improved
performance, wireless connectivity, and overall user experience.

The FJ80 II provides an experience, unlike any other flash. The round head provides a more natural light
output mimicking the sun, leading to more appealing catchlights in your subject’s eyes and evenly
filling up cylindrical modifiers from the center to the edge. It’s compact, lightweight, and performance-
driven, which makes it perfect for on-camera and off-camera photography.

The FJ80 II also doubles as a transceiver, meaning the ability to send and receive wireless
communication with select FJ devices. With the ability to receive wireless communications from the
FJ80 II, FJ80, FJ-X Triggers and Canon RT devices, the compact FJ80 II allows you to squeeze into the
smallest spaces or reach new heights to achieve your desired lighting effect.

One last thing, and this is the important one. Don’t forget that Westcott HQ is based in Maumee, OH,
and our team’s available to answer your questions, Monday-Friday 9 am-5 pm ET. We also have a
community of loyal Westcott users who are ready to share their tips and tricks via the Westcott
Lighting Community on Facebook during the week or on the weekend.

We hope you’re excited to get started with your new lighting tool because we’re excited to see what
you create.

Thank you for your business.

-Team Westcott

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Components (Included)
● FJ80 II Universal Speedlight
● FJ80 II Rechargeable Lithium Polymer Battery
● FJ80 II Battery Charger & AC Adapter
● FJ80 II Shoe Stand
● FJ80 II USB Cable
● FJ80 II Travel Case

Important things to know before starting…

Reviewing Firmware Files

Firmware updates will be made available on the Westcott Firmware Update page:
(https://www.fjwestcott.com/firmware.) Firmware updates often improve the overall performance of
the device or allows for minor updates to the GUI of the FJ Wireless product. Please review ALL
documentation included with each firmware download to ensure all of the necessary preparation steps
are complete before installing the firmware.

TTL ±3 Flash Exposure Compensation

±3 TTL Flash Exposure Compensation (FEC) on FJ Wireless Triggers or host FJ80 Speedlights (when
used as a transmitter) is independent of the Flash Exposure Compensation (FEC) displayed on FJ
Wireless lights (when used as a client). Meaning, a change of the 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 indicate the FEC changes made on an FJ Wireless Trigger or host FJ80 Speedlight. FJ80
Speedlight’s FEC can be further adjusted ±3 on the client light directly.

Canon Continuous Mode

When using Canon Continuous Mode with FJ Wireless Triggers and FJ80 II Speedlight, you will see two
overlapping squares on the display. The FJ Wireless System, including the original FJ80 and FJ-X2m
Trigger, will be in Manual Mode by default, which means that TTL and HSS functionality will be
disabled. To resume these functions, simply exit Continuous Mode on your Canon camera. However,
FJ80 II and FJ-X3 devices with current firmware have removed the limitations of Manual Mode.

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FJ80 II Speedlight: Overview

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FJ80 II Speedlight: LCD Display & Menus

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FJ80 II Speedlight: Warnings
Caution

● IMPORTANT: During operation, the speedlight lens and various components of the FJ80 II
speedlight temperatures may increase. Please use caution while using it to avoid severe burns
or injuries.
● Do not touch the speedlight lens after immediate use to avoid potential injury.
● Use only with the Westcott FJ80 II Lithium Polymer Battery and Charging Base.
● Never leave unattended around children and/or pets.
● Always confirm proper installation, locking, and unlocking when adding or removing from the
camera hot shoe. (NOTE: Failure to completely rotate the dial to lock and unlock could
permanently damage the locking pin.)
● Keep away from fire, water, and moisture.
● Do not submerge in water.
● Avoid drastic temperature changes before, during, or after use.
● Always remove the FJ80 II Lithium Polymer Battery from the FJ80 II Speedlight during
travel/storage to avoid accidental operation, which could lead to overheating or permanent
damage.
● Do not force adjust or add excessive weight to the speedlight head.
● Only use the FJ80 II Speedlight with compatible FJ80 mounts, brackets, modifiers, and/or
accessories.
● Do not attempt to disassemble or modify any Westcott products. Contact Westcott for
assistance.
● The operating temperature range is 14°~122°F / -10~50°C).

Dual-Stage Heat Protection System

The FJ80 II is equipped with a self-monitoring system ensuring safe operation during continued full-
power use during a short timeframe.

Stage 1: Once the speedlight reaches an internal operating temperature of 212°F (100°C), the
screen will display a yellow [OH]. The recycle time will also increase by 2 seconds in an effort
to cool the unit while allowing for continued operation.

Stage 2: Once the strobe reaches an internal operating temperature of 266°F (130°C), the
screen will display a red [OH] icon. The recycle time will increase an additional 2 seconds in
efforts to cool the unit while allowing for further operation.

Once the unit has cooled, the yellow or red [OH] will disappear from the touchscreen, it will then be
safe to continue operation.

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NOTE: The LED modeling lamp will be disabled during OH to assist in minimizing the internal
temperature.

FJ80 II Speedlight: Firmware Updates

The FJ80 II Speedlight is designed with a USB-C port to allow for firmware updates only. Future
firmware updates will result in performance enhancements, modified menu options, and improved
menu layouts. Please visit https://www.fjwestcott.com/firmware to confirm your speedlight has the
latest firmware before using it.

FJ80 II Speedlight: Getting Started

Charging the FJ80 II Lithium Polymer Battery

1. Ensure the FJ80 II is OFF by long-pressing the physical Power button until the LCD screen
turns off.
2. Remove the battery from the FJ80 II by pressing each release button located on the sides of
the battery and gently pull the battery away from the FJ80 II battery well.
3. Connect the FJ80 II Power Cord to the FJ80 II Battery Charger and plug the cord into a wall
outlet.
4. Align the gold contacts on the back of the FJ80 II battery with the contacts on the FJ80 II
charger; while pressing the buttons on the side of the battery, gently insert the battery into the
charger and gently press down until the battery locks into place and the LED begins to blink
orange.
5. The battery is charged and can be safely removed from the charger when all of the LED
indicator lights turn green.
6. Remove the battery from the charger by pressing the side release buttons and gently pulling
away from the charger.
7. Reinsert into the FJ80 II battery bay.

Battery Charger LED Indicator Lights

● Solid Green Indicator LED

○ No Battery Inserted: The charger is plugged into a power outlet and is ready to charge
the FJ80 II Li-po Battery.
○ Battery Inserted: The FJ80 II Battery is fully-charged and ready to be removed from the
charger.
● Blinking Orange Indicator LED
○ Battery Inserted: The FJ80 II Battery is correctly inserted and charging.

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Reattaching the FJ80 II Lithium Polymer Battery

Reattach the FJ80 II Battery to the speedlight by aligning the gold contacts on the back of the battery
to the contacts on the FJ80 II battery port. Gently press the battery into the battery well until it clicks
into place.

DC Power Operation

1. Ensure the FJ80 II battery is completely charged.

2. Ensure the battery is securely attached to the FJ80 II.
3. Turn the speedlight ON by long-pressing the physical Power button, then tap the blue power
logo on the screen until the start-up screen appears.

NOTE: The FJ80 II LCD Touchscreen may be protected by a removable clear screen protector that can
be removed at any time by gently pulling the film away from the display.

NOTE: The FJ80 II was designed to achieve 500+ full-power flashes with every battery charge.
Achieving this burst count requires that the touchscreen screen intensity be set to MIN in the
Settings menu.

FJ80 II Speedlight: Mounting

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 same
direction as the rear of the camera.
a. NOTE for Sony Users: The FJ80 II M Universal Speedlight requires the #4711 FJ Adapter
for Sony Cameras accessory (sold separately).
3. Rotate the FJ80 II locking dial clockwise (left to right) until it’s securely mounted to the camera.

Detaching from a Camera

1. Ensure the FJ80 II is OFF.

2. Rotate the FJ80 II locking dial counterclockwise (right to left). (NOTE: Ensure that the dial has
been completely rotated to the left. Otherwise, the locking pin may be permanently damaged
upon removal of the speedlight from the hot shoe.)
3. Securely grasp the sides of the FJ80 II Speedlight, gently slide the speedlight towards the rear
of the camera, and completely remove it from the camera’s hot shoe.

NOTE: Always ensure that the locking pin is fulling retracted before inserting into the camera’s hot
shoe. Never force or remove the FJ80 II into or away from the camera’s hot shoe.

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FJ80 II Speedlight: Attaching & Removing Accessories
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
same direction as the channel opening on the back of the shoe stand.
2. Rotate the FJ80 II locking dial clockwise (left to right) until it’s securely mounted to the cold
shoe stand.
3. Remove the FJ80 II Speedlight by rotating the FJ80 II locking dial counterclockwise (right to
left). {NOTE: Ensure that the dial has been completely rotated to the left. Otherwise, the
locking pin may be permanently damaged upon removal of the speedlight.}
4. Securely grasp the sides of the FJ80 II Speedlight, gently slide the speedlight towards the rear
of the cold shoe stand and completely remove it from the cold shoe stand.

Attaching & Removing FJ80 Series Magnetic Modifiers [ sold separately]

1. Ensure the FJ80 II’s articulating flash head and lens are free from obstructions.
2. Grasp the edges of the modifier's magnetic ring, align the magnetic ring with the FJ80 II’s face,
and gently affix it into place. [NOTE: The magnetic ring may require a slight turn to ensure
proper seating].
3. Remove the magnetic modifier by grasping the magnetic ring and pulling away from the
speedlight head.

NOTE: Ensure the FJ80 II has cooled before adding and removing modifiers.

FJ80 II Speedlight: Powering & Testing

Powering On

Long press the Power button for 3-seconds until the digital blue power button appears on the display,
release the Power button, and 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] once to test-fire the FJ80 II. When the Test button
is pressed, the backlit button will turn from green to red until the speedlight has recharged and is
ready for the next burst.

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FJ80 II Speedlight: Speedlight On-camera Operation
Enable SPEEDLIGHT Mode

1. Quick-press the physical Home button to return to the Main Menu on the display.
2. Quick-press the digital Speedlight button on the Main Menu to enter Speedlight Mode.
3. Adjust the speedlight settings using one of the following methods:
a. Method 1: Press the desired setting’s digital button repeatedly until the desired setting is
visible on the button and/ or touchscreen. NOTE: The FJ80 II’s power is not able to be
adjusted via multiple taps.
b. 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.

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 is equipped with an integrated AF Assist Beam which is compatible with various camera
models. Review your camera’s owner’s manual and familiarize yourself with the settings that need to
be adjusted to take advantage of this feature.

In the FJ80 II Settings menu, toggle the Auto-Focus beam selection to AUTO or OFF.

1. When the AF selection is turned to AUTO, it will lock the FJ80 II’s shutter speed at 1/200th of a
second. It’s important to note that this will disable HSS. This setting is best used in scenarios
with little ambient light.

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 2. When the AF selection is turned OFF, the HSS functionality will perform as normal and will
allow you to change your shutter speed higher than 1/200th of a second. Please note that the
HSS functionality is dependent on whether your camera is listed on the compatibility chart on
https://www.fjwestcott.com/wireless-compatibility.

NOTE: AF Assist Beam functionality is not compatible with all cameras. Review your camera’s owner’s
manual and familiarize yourself with the settings that need to be adjusted to take advantage of this
feature with compatible cameras.

FJ80 II Speedlight: HOST Wireless Operation

Enable HOST Mode

1. Quick-press the physical Home button to return to the Main Menu on the display.
2. Quick-press the digital blue HOST button on the Main Menu to enter HOST Mode.
3. Adjust the touchscreen settings using one of the following methods:
a. Method 1: Press the desired setting’s digital button repeatedly until the desired setting is
visible on the button and/ or touchscreen.
b. 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.

Group SLP (Sleep) Mode [HOST]

FJ Wireless flashes can be placed into SLP (sleep) mode from any FJ Transmitter disabling the unit’s
ability to flash while other flash groups continue operating normally.

1. Determine the Group [A-F] that the CLIENT FJ Wireless Flash Device is assigned to.
2. Press the corresponding FJ80 II’s MODE Function icon continuously until SLP (sleep) appears
on the display. Note that any flash units assigned to this Group will also enter into SLP (sleep)
mode.
3. Exit the SLP (sleep) mode by continually pressing the corresponding FJ80 II’s MODE Function
icon until the screen displays TTL or M.

NOTE: Ensure the Exposure Mode type is updated from the HOST FJ80 II; otherwise, the CLIENT flash
unit(s) will re-enter SLP (sleep) mode once the HOST FJ80 II transmits the next signal to the CLIENT
devices.

Selectable Digital Touchscreen Buttons

Top Section

● Camera Brand Button: [Canon, Nikon, Sony, Fuji, Olympus, Lumix]

● Channel Button (CH): [01-31]
● STDBY Icon (Standby Function)

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 ● Group (GR A): Fixed; The FJ80 II will default and remain in Group A when HOST mode
is enabled.

Middle Section

● Group Selections: [A-F]

● 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: The Modeling Lamp Control Button for each group serves two functions
for assigned HOST and CLIENT units;
■ a) Adjusting the output settings Minimum [1] ~ Maximum [3] will control
the HOST FJ80 II’s modeling lamp brightness.
■ b) Modeling lamps of FJ CLIENT flash/strobe units assigned to the same
Group(s) as the HOST FJ80 II can also be controlled via this control
button. However, the modeling lamp output of CLIENT units is static,
meaning the light output can only be set to OFF [0] or ON [1~3].

Lower Section

● 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] (Setting disables the on-camera FJ80 II from firing when
the shutter release is pressed)
* See X-sync details below

Screen Controls

● Up Arrow
● OK Button
● Down Arrow

FJ80 II Speedlight: CLIENT Wireless Operation

Enable CLIENT Mode

1. Quick-press the physical Home button to return to the Main Menu on the display.
2. Quick-press the digital CLIENT button on the Main Menu to enter CLIENT Mode.
3. Adjust the touchscreen settings using one of the following methods:
a. Method 1: Press the desired setting’s digital button repeatedly until the desired setting is
visible on the button and/ or touchscreen.
b. 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.

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NOTE: It’s important that the desired power settings are updated from the transmitter; otherwise, the
flash unit(s) will default to the selected power on the transmitter when the next transmission signal is
received from an FJ transmitter.

Group SLP (Sleep) Mode [CLIENT]

FJ Wireless Flashes can be placed into SLP (sleep) mode from any FJ transmitter. This disables the
unit’s ability to flash while other flash groups continue operating normally.

1. Determine the Group [A-F] that the FJ Wireless Flash Device is assigned to.
2. Press the corresponding FJ Wireless Triggers Group Selection Button or the HOST FJ80 II’s
MODE Function icon continuously 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 continually 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; The FJ80 II will default and remain in TTL-ALL Wireless Mode
when the CLIENT Mode is enabled.
● 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

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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.

FJ80 II Speedlight: SYNC Functions

Enabling Front or Rear Curtain Sync

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

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 will show three arrows, with the first arrow filled in white.
3. Rear Curtain will show three arrows, with the third arrow filled in white.

NOTE: Utilize HSS (see below) when choosing to use 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 a substantial amount of available 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 speed 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 and then tap on 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 will only work in Front and Rear Curtain Sync.

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 Freeze Sync Flash Durations

● Flash Duration (t0.1)

○ Normal: 1/550~1/17,100s

○ Freeze: 1/680~1/31,000s

● Flash Duration (t0.5)

○ Normal: 1/1,2400~1/31,700s

○ Freeze: 1/2130~1/55,600s

Enabling X-Sync

X-Sync provides center pin communication with your camera. This functionality is ideal for use with
many film cameras, medium format cameras with leaf shutter lenses, and in some instances, necessary
to overcome speed drive limitations placed on flash gear by advanced camera systems. Enabling X-
Sync may also be useful when using the FJ80 II with cameras and camera brands not fully compatible
with the FJ System.

IMPORTANT: When X-Sync is activated, High-Speed Sync and TTL features will be automatically
disabled.

IMPORTANT: If a camera's hot shoe does not have a center pin, it will not be able to communicate
with the FJ80II when X-Sync is enabled.

1. Press the physical Home button and then tap on the Settings menu.
2. Locate the X-Sync option and tap the OFF button until ON appears.
3. Press the physical Home button and select HOST mode.

NOTE: The SYNC icon above the Selection Control Up Arrow on the HOST screen can no longer be
toggled to other SYNC functions. Disable X-Sync in the Settings menu to re-enable High-Speed Sync &
TTL functionality.

NOTE: Enabling X-Sync also restricts MODE operations to MANUAL (M) or SLEEP (SLP).

FJ80 II Speedlight: ZOOM Control

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.

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FJ80 II Speedlight: STDBY (Standby Control)
Enabling and disabling Standby mode provides the ability to immediately REMOVE communication
between a camera and the FJ80 II Speedlight without powering down the speedlight.

NOTE: STDBY functionality differs from the HOST Speedlight control as it stops all communication with
the camera. Tapping the speedlight icon will only prevent the on-camera HOST speedlight from firing
while allowing additional off-camera FJ Wireless lights assigned to Group A to remain active.

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

FJ80 II Speedlight: Settings Menu

Enter SETTINGS Menu

1. Quick press the physical Home button to return to the Main Menu on the display.
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 that needs 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:
a. Method 1: Press the desired setting’s digital button repeatedly until the desired setting is
visible on the button and/ or touchscreen.
b. 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

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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 and Care

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.

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FJ80 II Speedlight: Technical Specifications
FJ80 II: Speedlight

Maximum Power (Ws) 80 Ws

Energy Range (Power Output) 9 f-stop (0.3Ws to 80 Ws)

Flash Duration (t0.1) Normal: 1/550-17,100s

Freeze: 1/680-31,000s

Flash Duration (t0.5) Normal: 1/2400-31,700s

Freeze: 1/2130-55,600s

Recycle Time .05s - 1.5s (DC Battery)

Color Temperature Stability Normal/TTL/HSS: 5500K±200

Freeze: 5500K -±600K (E.R. 5-9)

Mounting System FJ80 Magnetic Mount

Auto Multi-Voltage Yes

Flash Increments 0.1-stop; 1.0-stop

Flash Modes Manual / TTL

Continuous Capture 20 fps (Camera Model & Speedlight Settings

Dependent)

IGBT Yes

Flash Exposure Compensation (FEC) ±3

Modeling Lamp (Output) LED 3 Watts (5500K ±200K)

Flash Tube Ω; 180° Beam Angle

Sync Functions Normal, HSS, Freeze

Sync Speed Normal: 1/250s

HSS: 1/8000s

Wireless Radio Frequency 2.4GHz

Wireless Channels 01-31

Wireless Groups 16 [A, B, C, D, E, F, G, H, I, J, L, O, P, Q, S, U]

Wireless Range 328' (100m)

Power Source FJ80 II Battery

Battery Type Lithium Polymer

Battery Capacity 17.76 Wh, 1600mAh

Voltage 11.1V

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 Charger Voltage 12.6V

Continuous Discharge Current 10A

Charge Current ≤ 1.5A

Charge Temperature 50° to 113° F / 10° to 45° C

Discharge Temperature 14° to 122° F / -10° to 50° C

Flashes Per Charge 500+ at Full Power

Recharge Time ~2 hours

Battery Charge Cycles 300 (@80% after 300)

FJ80 II: General

Display LCD Touchscreen Color Display

Mount Hot Shoe

Auto-Dump Yes

Cooling Passive

Voltage Stabilization Yes

Firmware Port Type USB-C (Firmware)

Auto Memory Recall Yes

Test Button Yes

Auto-Power Off Yes

Audible Beep Control Yes

Optical Slave N/A

FJ80 II: Dimensions & Weight

Weight (FJ80 with Battery) 1.30 lbs (0.59g)

Length 8.4 in (21.3cm)

Height 3.1 in (7.8cm)

Operating Temp 14° - 122°F / -10° - 50°C

NOTE: Speedlight performance, available features, and menu items are subject to change without
notice with future firmware updates or physical product changes during manufacturing. Information
and specifications found in this document may change without notice.

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Warranty Information
Westcott’s warranty obligations for this product are limited to the following terms.

The F.J. Westcott Co. (“Westcott”) warrants this Westcott branded product against defects in materials
and workmanship under normal use for a period of ONE (1) YEAR from the date of retail purchase
from Westcott or an authorized retailer by the original end-user purchaser (“Warranty Period”). If a
defect arises and a valid claim is received within the Warranty Period, at its option and to the extent
permitted by law, Westcott will either (1) repair the defect at no charge, using new or refurbished
replacement parts, or (2) exchange the product with a product that is new or which has been
manufactured from new or serviceable used parts and is at least functionally equivalent to the original
product. This Limited Warranty applies only to products manufactured by or for Westcott that can be
identified by the Westcott trademark, trade name, or logo affixed to them.

This warranty does not apply to; (a) damage caused by accident, abuse, misuse, flood, fire,
earthquake, mold, or other external causes; (b) damage caused by operating the product outside the
permitted or intended uses described by Westcott; (c) a product or part that has been modified to alter
functionality or capability without the written permission of Westcott; or (d) cosmetic damage,
including but not limited to scratches, dents, and broken plastic.

Disclaimer: By purchasing, borrowing, and/or using this product for any event, both public or private,
you, the customer, accepts all responsibility and releases Westcott, and its associates, of any and all
liability in the event of manufacturer’s defect, malfunction or misuse of the product which may lead to
further injuries or complications unforeseen by the user. Westcott is not responsible for any potential
or incurred damage caused by failure to properly mount, hang, or store the product, which includes,
but is not limited to damage to cameras, electronics, electrical equipment, buildings, building materials,
personal injury, death, or disability, fire damage, or any and all other damage not mentioned
previously.

Please contact Westcott’s Repair Department for a Return Authorization Number “RMA” prior to
requesting warranty service. This RMA must be clearly written on the outside of the box to the left of
the shipping label. Items sent in without pre-authorization or that do not fall under the limited warranty
will be returned at the sender’s expense.

Repair Department: 419-243-7311

Email: service@fjwestcott.com
Shipping: F.J. Westcott Co, 1425-B Holland Rd. Maumee, OH 43537

Legal Information
Westcott products are made to the company’s traditionally high standards of quality and comply with
all applicable government safety regulations and requirements. In an effort to provide the best quality
products possible, we periodically make product modifications. Actual products may not be identical to
the items pictured. Future firmware updates may result in performance enhancements, removal of
features to achieve optimal performance, and modified menu options and layouts.

Made in the USA. ©F.J. Westcott Co. All rights reserved.

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