Stills Sequence Timings
These flowcharts outline the sequence of operations when the sensor is set to Still Mode, for both Wireless and Wired outputs, including all optional timing adjustments via menu settings and Custom Variables (C Vars).
Stills Mode
Signal Key
|
Abbreviation |
Meaning |
Description |
|---|---|---|
|
HP |
Half-Press |
A half-press signal sent to the camera to wake it, initiate autofocus, or prepare flashes before a capture. |
|
FP |
Full-Press |
A full-press signal that triggers the camera’s shutter release or starts/stops video recording. |
|
FW |
Flash Wake |
A signal sent to compatible wireless flash units to wake them from sleep before firing. |
|
FF |
Flash Fire |
A signal sent to trigger compatible flashes at the moment of exposure. |
Notes – Still Mode
- Flash Control (C Var 7 / 8): Enables the sensor to wake or fire flashes independently of the camera (useful for systems like Sony that lack flash-wake signals).
- Time Windows: Sequence only operates within defined On Time periods; outside these times, motion is ignored.