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

Page 2: ...Introduction Copyright 2014 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: ...pact 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 Nikon s i 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: ...ng on the Flash and Firing a Test 14 Taking Photos 15 Locking Flash Exposure 16 Using Red Eye Reduction 16 Using Flash Exposure Compensation 17 Using the Autofocus Assist Light 17 18 Bouncing Your Flash 18 19 Using Rear or Second Curtain Synchronization 20 Troubleshooting 21 Specifications 22 Warranty 23 ...

Page 6: ...6 Overview VS 260N LOCK OFF ON TEST READY AUTO OK 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 260N 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: ...ontacts 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 260N 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 longest battery...

Page 11: ...s 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 AUTO OK LOCK OFF ON TEST READY AUTO OK LOCK OFF ON TEST READY AUTO OK...

Page 12: ...low 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 AUTO OK OFF ON TEST READY AUTO OK LOCK LOCK OFF ON TEST READY AUTO OK 1 2 3 ...

Page 13: ... 13 Dismounting the VS 260N 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 AUTO OK ...

Page 14: ...finder when you press the shutter release button halfway To fire a test 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 260N simply press the Ready light Test button or your camera s shutter release button During long...

Page 15: ...r 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 pictu...

Page 16: ...u want to be correctly exposed in the center of your viewfinder 2 Press the FV Lock button on your camera The flash will fire a test shot and lock its output level 3 Reframe your image as desired and take the shot For more information about the flash exposure lock feature consult your camera s manual Using Red Eye Reduction The VS 260N supports red eye reduction mode which is set automatically by ...

Page 17: ...lash 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 Using the Autofocus Assist Light Camera autofocus systems can have difficulty loc...

Page 18: ...n your camera s autofocus system is set to AF A or AF S It is not available when AF C is selected Bouncing Your Flash Using flash to directly illuminate a subject often creates harsh 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 l...

Page 19: ...l 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 can give portraits a warmer look Other colors while usually not desirable...

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: ...m Flash coverage Equivalent to a 35 mm lens on a 35 mm 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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