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Introduction

Introduction

Thank you for choosing the Bolt VS-210.
This compact electronic flash unit can be
used with both film and digital cameras.
Among the benefits you’ll enjoy:

• Choice of manual control or easy

automatic flash

• Adjustable five-position flash head
• Sync socket for off-camera flash

positioning

Summary of Contents for VS-210

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Page 2: ...Introduction Copyright 2012 Gradus Group Bolt and other names of Bolt products are trademarks of Gradus Group Other product and corporate names mentioned herein are trademarks of their respective holders ...

Page 3: ... Bolt VS 210 This compact electronic flash unit can be used with both film and digital cameras Among the benefits you ll enjoy Choice of manual control or easy automatic flash Adjustable five position flash head Sync socket for off camera flash positioning ...

Page 4: ...4 Contents ...

Page 5: ...Batteries 10 11 Mounting the Flash 12 13 Turning on the Flash and Firing a Test 14 Using the Manual Flash Mode 14 15 Reading the Exposure Chart 16 17 Using an Automatic Flash Mode 18 19 Bouncing Your Flash 19 20 Troubleshooting 21 Specifications 22 Warranty 23 ...

Page 6: ...6 Overview TEST 1 6 2 3 3 2 4 5 6 4 9 13 18 5 2 7 5 11 15 21 30 43 59 m ft 25 50 100 200 400 2 8 2 4 5 6 8 11 16 22 LOCK READY OFF ON AUTO OK 2 4 1 7 10 6 9 4 8 5 2 3 ...

Page 7: ...h head 2 Auto sensor 3 Battery compartment cover 4 Exposure table 5 Mounting foot 6 Mounting foot lock 7 Test button Ready light 8 Power switch Mode selector 9 Automatic exposure confirmation light 10 Sync socket 11 Sync cord 11 ...

Page 8: ... not disassemble or attempt to repair this product yourself There are high voltage components inside that can produce a hazardous electric shock Keep this product and its batteries out of reach of children Use only the power sources specified in this manual Always switch the flash off before changing the batteries Always install AA batteries of the same type brand and age Do not combine different ...

Page 9: ...malfunction Promptly remove the batteries and take the product to an authorized service center for repair If you detect excessive heat smoke or a burning smell coming from the flash immediately stop operation and remove the batteries to prevent the product from igniting or melting Take the product to an authorized service center for repair Do not touch the VS 210 with wet hands as this may generat...

Page 10: ... be cleaned with isopropyl alcohol on a cotton swab Dispose of used batteries properly Never heat them or throw them into a fire as this could cause the batteries to leak corrosive liquids generate heat or explode Installing Batteries The VS 210 can be powered by two AA batteries of several types Lithium 1 5V Nickel metal hydride Ni MH 1 2V Alkaline 1 5V Note For the fastest recycle times and long...

Page 11: ... the same time Do not mix battery types or brands or use old and new batteries together 1 6 2 3 3 2 4 5 6 4 9 13 18 5 2 7 5 11 15 21 30 43 59 m ft 2 8 2 4 5 6 8 11 16 22 LOCK AUTO OK 4 1 6 2 3 3 2 4 5 6 4 9 13 18 5 2 7 5 11 15 21 30 43 59 m ft 2 8 2 4 5 6 8 11 16 22 LOCK AUTO OK 4 LOCK LOCK ON AUTO OK 1 6 2 3 3 2 4 5 6 4 9 13 18 5 2 7 5 11 15 21 30 43 59 m ft 2 8 2 4 5 6 1 6 2 3 3 2 4 5 6 4 9 13 1...

Page 12: ... the flash unit all the way into your camera s hot shoe 2 Slide the mounting foot lock switch to the left to lock it TEST 1 6 2 3 3 2 4 5 6 4 9 13 18 5 2 7 5 11 15 21 30 43 59 m ft 25 50 100 200 400 2 8 2 4 5 6 8 11 16 22 LOCK READY OFF ON AUTO OK 2 4 18 m TEST 1 6 2 3 3 2 4 5 6 4 9 13 5 2 7 5 11 15 21 30 43 59 ft 25 50 100 200 400 2 8 2 4 5 6 8 11 16 22 LOCK READY OFF ON AUTO OK 2 4 1 2 ...

Page 13: ...flash off camera you can connect it to the camera with a flash sync cord To do this insert one end of the cord into the VS 210 s sync socket and the other into your camera s PC sync socket or another compatible port Using a flash sync cord will allow the flash to synchronize exposures with the camera TEST 1 6 2 3 3 2 4 5 6 4 9 13 18 5 2 7 5 11 15 21 30 43 59 m ft 25 50 100 200 400 2 8 2 4 5 6 8 11...

Page 14: ...selector to the On 2 or 4 position When the flash is ready to fire the Ready light will glow red To fire a test flash press the Test button Ready light Using the Manual Flash Mode You can set flash exposures manually with the VS 210 In manual mode the flash fires at its full power To use manual mode follow these steps ...

Page 15: ...ect metering procedure 4 Press your camera s shutter release button to take the picture Note When setting the shutter speed in manual mode the setting will only affect the background Using a slower shutter will make the background behind your subject brighter and increase background or motion blur while a faster shutter will keep the background sharp but make it appear darker if it is beyond the f...

Page 16: ...o subject distance you want to use C Follow the diagonal line at the intersection down to the ISO ASA number at the left of the chart D Set your digital camera s ISO setting to the number indicated by the diagonal line or use film that has the indicated ISO ASA speed 2 By aperture and ISO A Select the aperture you want to use on the right side of the chart B Follow its horizontal line until it int...

Page 17: ...he right of the chart D Set the f stop indicated by the horizontal line on your camera Using the guide number to calculate exposure The VS 210 s guide number is 72 feet 22 meters at ISO 100 You can use this to calculate the appropriate aperture setting with this formula Aperture f stop guide number flash to subject distance For example if your subject is 6 feet away your aperture should be f 12 or...

Page 18: ...sponds to your selected f stop either 2 or 4 3 Set your camera s ISO to 100 or use ISO ASA 100 film 4 Make sure your subject is within the VS 210 s automatic mode range 5 meters 16 feet at f 4 0 and 10 meters 33 feet at f 2 0 5 Press your camera s shutter release button to take the picture The Auto OK light will glow green momentarily to indicate that the proper exposure was attained Note You can ...

Page 19: ...et the shutter speed faster than your camera s maximum sync speed or black bars might appear in your images Refer to your camera s manual for more information about this Important Make sure nothing is obscuring the auto sensor on the front of the flash or blocking the line of sight between it and your subject Bouncing Your Flash Using flash to directly illuminate a subject often creates harsh unna...

Page 20: ...our exposure settings since the level of light falling on your subject will be reduced The farther away the bounce surface and your subject are the more illumination will be reduced Tip Bouncing your flash off of colored surfaces can create a color cast in your images Bouncing off of a white or neutral colored surface will not alter the color of the light while bouncing off of a gold toned surface...

Page 21: ... orientation The edges of images look dark Your lens angle of view is wider than the flash angle of coverage Use a lens with a longer focal length There s a whining sound coming from the flash This is normal and does not indicate a malfunction When the flash becomes warm from continuous use vibrations inside the unit may cause this sound It will dissipate as the unit cools Customer Service For cus...

Page 22: ... angle equivalent to a 35mm lens on a 35mm format camera Flash duration 1 2 000 1 40 000 second Flash recycle time 0 3 10 seconds Power source 2 AA lithium Ni MH or alkaline batteries Number of flashes with fresh batteries Approx 100 Bounce positions 0º 45º 60º 75º 90º Ports Sync cord Dimensions W x H x D 65 x 98 x 54 mm 2 6 x 3 9 x 2 inches Weight without batteries Approx 4 6 ounces 127 grams ...

Page 23: ... Bolt not in accordance with the product instructions or to damage or failure which results from misuse neglect accident alteration abuse improper installation or maintenance Bolt shall not be responsible for any incidental or consequential damages or lost profits arising out of the sale and use of its products regardless of whether Bolt knew or should have known of the possibility of such damages...

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