Radio AWL
In radio-controlled Advanced Wireless Lighting (“radio AWL”), the camera
controls remote flash units with radio signals transmitted via a WR-R10 wireless remote
control-ler attached to the camera.
When
to Use Radio AWL
Radio AWL can be used in situations not
suited to optical flash control, such as the three listed below.
- Distant
Flash Units
- Flash Units Out of Line of Sight
- Bright Ambient
Lighting
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Radio AWL can be used for reliable communication with flash units up to about 30 m (98 ft) from the camera.
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Radio flash control can be used with flash units that cannot be seen from the camera, giving you greater freedom in placing remote flash units.
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Bright ambient lighting inter-feres with the optical signals used for optical flash control. Radio AWL provides reliable flash control even in bright sunlight.