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Page 1: ...VS 260F TTL AUTOFOCUS FLASH User s Manual Inspiration strikes Inspiration strikes ...

Page 2: ...Introduction Copyright 2015 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: ...ompact design with versatile features to give you both automatic ease of use and creative lighting control Among the benefits you ll enjoy Full compatibility with Fuji s TTL metering system Adjustable five position flash head Autofocus assist for low light photography Rear curtain sync Automatic power saving function ...

Page 4: ...4 Contents ...

Page 5: ... Flash 12 13 Turning on the Flash and Firing a Test 14 Red Eye Reduction 14 Taking Photos 15 Using Flash Exposure Compensation 16 Using the Autofocus Assist Light 17 Bouncing Your Flash 18 19 Using Rear or Second Curtain Synchronization 20 Troubleshooting 21 Specifications 22 Warranty 23 ...

Page 6: ...6 Overview VS 260F LOCK OFF ON TEST TTL OK READY 2 1 6 5 8 7 4 ...

Page 7: ...erview 7 Overview 1 Flash head 2 Battery compartment cover 3 Autofocus assist light 4 Mounting foot 5 Mounting foot lock 6 Test button Ready light 7 Power switch 8 Automatic exposure confirmation light 3 ...

Page 8: ...ur flash unit please wait for at least 10 minutes after 20 continuous flashes at full power Do 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 ...

Page 9: ...ould the VS 260F get damaged do not touch any exposed interior metal parts If touched they may generate an electric shock or cause a 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 ignit...

Page 10: ...ntacts may 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 overheat or explode Installing Batteries The VS 260F can be powered by two AA batteries of several types Lithium 1 5 V Nickel metal hydride Ni MH 1 2 V Alkaline 1 5 V Note For the fastest recycle times and longest batte...

Page 11: ...ies in the orientations indicated inside the compartment 3 Replace the battery compartment cover by pressing and sliding it into place in the opposite direction of the arrow on the cover Important Replace both batteries at the same time Do not mix battery types or brands or use old and new batteries together LOCK OFF ON TEST READY TTL OK LOCK OFF ON TEST READY TTL OK LOCK OFF ON TEST READY TTL OK ...

Page 12: ...ollow these steps 1 Press both sides of the mounting foot lock in it will pop out away from the flash 2 Slide the mounting foot all the way into your camera s hot shoe 3 Push the mounting foot lock in LOCK OFF ON TEST READY TTL OK OFF ON TEST READY TTL OK LOCK LOCK OFF ON TEST READY TTL OK 1 2 3 ...

Page 13: ...h 13 Dismounting the VS 260F 1 Turn the flash off 2 Press both sides of the mounting foot lock in it will pop out away from the flash 3 Slide the mounting foot out of your camera s hot shoe LOCK OFF ON TEST READY TTL OK ...

Page 14: ...t flash press the Ready light Test button Automatic power saving function After 3 minutes of inactivity the flash will automatically enter power saving mode to conserve battery life The Ready light will turn off To reactivate the VS 260F simply press the Ready light Test button or your camera s shutter release button During long periods of inactivity it is recommended that you use the power switch...

Page 15: ...camera will allow you to use when taking flash photos consult your camera manual To take photographs with the flash turn the flash and camera on and follow these steps 1 Press the shutter release button on your camera halfway to ensure that the camera is communicating with the flash A flash icon will appear in the camera s viewfinder 2 Press your camera s shutter release button to take the picture...

Page 16: ...posure with the exposure compensation function on your camera To apply flash exposure compensation press the flash exposure compensation button on your camera and adjust the flash exposure level up or down with your camera s controls The flash exposure compensation range and controls vary between different camera models Consult your camera s manual for more information about this feature ...

Page 17: ...hen the ambient light level is low the VS 260F will emit a red autofocus assist beam when you press your camera s shutter release button halfway to autofocus The camera will then be able to autofocus by locking on the projected light Note that not all Fuji cameras allow autofocus assist via the flash Consult your camera s manual for more information ...

Page 18: ...rsh unnatural and unattractive shadows To avoid this the flash can be tilted up allowing you to aim it at a large white or neutral colored surface such as a ceiling a wall or a reflector The light will bounce off of the larger surface before striking your subject providing softer more natural illumination ...

Page 19: ... will be reduced The farther apart the bounce surface and your subject are the more illumination will be reduced Tip Bouncing your flash off colored surfaces can create a color cast in your images Bouncing off a white or neutral colored surface will not alter the color of the light while bouncing off a gold toned surface can give portraits a warmer look Other colors while usually not desirable can...

Page 20: ... the beginning of the period when the shutter opens or it can fire near the end of that period The former is called front curtain or first curtain flash sync and the latter is called rear curtain or second curtain sync Front curtain sync causes motion blur and light trails to appear in front of moving subjects while rear curtain sync makes them appear behind moving subjects That means rear curtain...

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: ...et 22 meters Flash coverage 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 Dimensions W H D 2 6 3 9 2 in 65 98 54 mm Weight without batteries Approx 4 6 oz 127 g ...

Page 23: ...t cover damage or defect caused by misuse neglect accident alteration abuse improper installation or maintenance EXCEPT AS PROVIDED HEREIN THE WARRANTY PROVIDER MAKES NEITHER ANY EXPRESS WARRANTIES NOR ANY IMPLIED WARRANTIES INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO ANY IMPLIED WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE This warranty provides you with specific legal rights and you may also...

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