2. WR-R11a/WR-R11b/WR-T10 Online Manual
  3. Advanced Use
  4. Using the WR‑R11a/WR‑R11b with Other Devices

Using the WR‑R11a/WR‑R11b with Other Devices

WR‑R11a/WR‑R11b controllers can be used with WR‑1 wireless remote controllers and SB‑5000 flash units.

Using the WR‑R11a/WR‑R11b with WR‑1 Wireless Remote Controllers

In combination with a WR‑1 wireless remote controller, the WR‑R11a/WR‑R11b can be used for interval-timer photography—in which the camera automatically takes pictures automatically at preset intervals—and long time-exposures, as well as for simultaneous and synchronized release.

  • For more information, see the documentation for the WR‑1.

  • When reading the documentation for the WR‑1, replace all references to the WR‑R10 with the WR‑R11a/WR‑R11b.

  • When used as a transmitter, the WR‑1 should be placed in Group A.

  • The WR‑R11a/WR‑R11b must be paired with the WR‑1 (Pairing WR‑R11a/WR‑R11b Controllers with the WR‑1).

Features Available with the WR‑1

Simultaneous Release

A single WR‑1 can be paired with multiple WR‑R11a/WR‑R11b controllers and used to simultaneously release the shutters on multiple cameras with one press of the WR‑1’s shutter-release button (Simultaneous Release with the WR‑T10).

Synchronized Release

When attached to multiple cameras, WR‑1 or WR‑R11a/WR‑R11b controllers can be used for synchronized release between a master camera and one or more remote cameras (Synchronized Release with the WR‑R11a/WR‑R11b).

Remote Fn Button

The Fn button on a transmitting WR‑1 performs the function assigned by cameras to which the WR‑R11a/WR‑R11b controllers are attached.

  • The Fn button functions in the same way as the button on the WR‑T10 (The WR‑T10 Fn Button).

  • This feature is available only when the WR‑1 functions independently as a transmitter. It is not available when the WR‑1 is mounted on a camera.

Interval-Timer Photography

The WR‑1 can be used for interval-timer photography, in which the camera automatically takes a selected number of shots automatically at preset intervals.

  • This feature is available only when the WR‑1 functions independently as a transmitter.

Release Hold Time

Choose the time the shutter-release button remains in the fully-pressed state for long time-exposures or to take single shots in burst release modes.

  • This feature is available only when the WR‑1 functions independently as a transmitter. It is not available when the WR‑1 is mounted on a camera.

Release Delay

Delay release of the shutter on cameras to which receiving WR‑1 controllers are attached.

Pairing WR‑R11a/WR‑R11b Controllers with the WR‑1

WR‑R11a/WR‑R11b controllers must be paired with the WR‑1. ID mode connections are not supported. For more information, see the documentation for the WR‑1.

  1. Use the WR‑1 as a transmitter or receiver.

    Slide the Tx/Rx/OFF switch on the WR‑1 to [Tx] to use the WR‑1 as a transmitter or to [Rx] to use it as a receiver.

  2. Set the WR‑R11a/WR‑R11b and WR‑1 to the same channel.

    • The channel for the WR‑R11a/WR‑R11b can be chosen using the channel selector.

    • To choose a channel for the WR‑1, press E or G. When using the WR‑1 with the WR‑R11a/WR‑R11b, choose channel 5, 10, or 15.

    • Here, all controllers are set to Channel 15.

  3. Select [PAIRING] for [LINK MODE] in the WR‑1 menus.
  4. Highlight [PAIRING] in the WR‑1 menus and press 2.

  5. Turn on the camera to which the WR‑R11a/WR‑R11b is attached.

  6. Highlight [EXECUTE] in the WR‑1 menus and press z while simultaneously pressing the pairing button on the WR‑R11a/WR‑R11b.

    • When pairing devices, place them close together.

    • The red and green LEDs on the WR‑R11a/WR‑R11b will flash on and off in sequence when pairing is complete.

    • The WR‑1 will display a message and the red and green LEDs will flash on and off in sequence. Press MENU to exit when the menus are displayed.

Using the WR‑R11a/WR‑R11b with SB‑5000 Flash Units

A WR‑R11a/WR‑R11b mounted on a camera can be used as a transmitter to control remote flash units via radio AWL.

  • This feature is available only with cameras that support radio AWL.

  • For more information on available features and on adjusting settings, see the documentation for the camera and SB‑5000.

  • When reading the documentation for the SB‑5000, replace all references to the WR‑R10 with the WR‑R11a/WR‑R11b.

  • For use with radio remote control, the SB‑5000 must either be paired with the WR‑R11a/WR‑R11b or connected in PIN mode.

Features Available with the SB‑5000

Flexible Lighting

Radio AWL can be used to control flash units not visible from the camera or placed at distances of up to about 30 m (98 ft). It offers more flexibility in lighting choices and frees you from fretting over flash placement.

Support for Multiple Remote Flash Units

Radio AWL allows simultaneous control of up to 18 flash units arranged freely in up to 6 groups.

Two-Way Communication

The camera provides real-time updates on the status and settings of remote flash units. Flash settings can also be adjusted from the camera.

Connecting in Pairing Mode

  1. Turn on the camera to which the WR‑R11a/WR‑R11b is attached.

  2. Set the WR‑R11a/WR‑R11b to the desired channel.

    Here we select Channel 15.

  3. Select [Radio AWL] for [Flash control] > [Wireless flash options] in the camera photo shooting menu.
  4. Select [Pairing] for [Wireless remote (WR) options] > [Link mode] in the camera setup menu.
  5. Rotate the flash unit power switch to REMOTE.
  6. Press the wireless setting button to cycle through remote modes until radio control remote mode is displayed.

    Keep cycling until the a icon is displayed.

  7. Set the flash unit to the same channel as the WR‑R11a/WR‑R11b.

    • Press the MENU button, highlight [CHANNEL] in the “wireless item” tab, and press OK.

    • Highlight the channel selected in Step 2 and press OK.

    • Here we select Channel 15.

  8. Choose [PAIRING] mode.

    Select [LINK MODE] in the “wireless items” tab, then highlight [PAIRING] and press OK.

  9. Highlight [PAIR] and press OK.

    [EXECUTE] will be highlighted.

  10. Press the OK button on the flash unit and the pairing button on the WR‑R11a/WR‑R11b.

    • Wait no longer than about a second between pressing the OK button on the flash unit and the pairing button on the WR‑R11a/WR‑R11b.

    • If desired, the pairing button on the WR‑R11a/WR‑R11b can be pressed before the OK on the flash unit.

  11. Confirm that pairing is complete.

    • If pairing succeeds, the LINK indicator on the flash unit will blink green and orange. The LEDs on the WR‑R11a/WR‑R11b will blink alternately red and green.

    • Pairing is complete when the green LED on the WR‑R11a/WR‑R11b lights, the flash unit LINK indicator turns green, and the flash unit displays the message “PAIRING COMPLETE”.

    • You will not need to perform pairing again when connecting the devices in future.

    • If pairing fails, for example because you waited too long between pressing the buttons on the flash unit and WR-R11a/WR-R11b, the flash unit will display the message “NO RESPONSE”. Repeat the pairing process from Step 9.

Connecting in PIN Mode

  1. Turn on the camera to which the WR‑R11a/WR‑R11b is attached.

  2. Set the WR‑R11a/WR‑R11b to the desired channel.

    Here we select Channel 15.

  3. Select [Radio AWL] for [Flash control] > [Wireless flash options] in the camera photo shooting menu.
  4. Go to the camera setup menu, select [Wireless remote (WR) options] > [Link mode], then highlight [PIN] and press 2.

    A PIN-entry dialog will be displayed.

  5. Enter a four-digit PIN and press J.

    Enter a four-digit number of your choice. There is no need to re-enter the PIN in future.

  6. Rotate the flash unit power switch to REMOTE.
  7. Press the wireless setting button to cycle through remote modes until radio-control mode is displayed.

    Keep cycling until the a icon is displayed.

  8. Set the flash unit to the same channel as the WR‑R11a/WR‑R11b.

    • Press the MENU button, highlight [CHANNEL] in the “wireless item” tab, and press OK.

    • Highlight the channel selected in Step 2 and press OK.

    • Here we select Channel 15.

  9. Choose [PIN] mode.

    • Highlight [LINK MODE] in the “wireless item” tab, and press OK.

    • Highlight [PIN] and press OK.

  10. Enter the PIN.

    • Highlight [PIN] in the “wireless item” tab, and press OK.

    • Use the rotary multi selector to enter the PIN, pressing H or F to highlight digits and E or G to change.

    • Enter the four-digit PIN selected in Step 5.

    • Press OK when entry is complete; the connection to the camera will be initiated automatically.

    • When the connection is established, the green LED on the WR‑R11a/WR‑R11b will light and the LINK indicator on the flash unit will turn green.