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Introduction

Introduction

Thank you for choosing the Bolt VS-260SMI
TTL Autofocus Flash. This flash unit
combines a compact 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 Sony’s TTL

metering system

• Adjustable five-position flash head
• Autofocus-assist for low-light

photography

• Rear-curtain sync
• Automatic power-saving function

Summary of Contents for VS-260SMI

Page 1: ...VS 260SMI 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: ...compact 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 Sony 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: ...h 12 13 Turning on the Flash and Firing a Test 14 Taking Photos 15 Using Red Eye Reduction 16 Using Flash Exposure Compensation 16 17 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 260SMI OFF ON TEST READY TTL 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: ...our 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: ...uld the VS 260SMI 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 igni...

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 260SMI 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 batte...

Page 11: ... slide it in the direction of the arrow 2 Insert batteries 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 OFF ON TEST READY TTL OK VS 260SMI OFF ON TEST READY TTL OK VS 260SMI OFF ON TEST READY TTL OK VS 260SMI 1 2 3 ...

Page 12: ...not mix battery types or brands or use old and new batteries together Mounting the Flash To mount the flash on your camera make sure the VS 260SMI is turned off and follow these steps 1 Turn the mounting foot lock counter clockwise to loosen it VS 260SMI OFF ON TEST READY TTL OK 1 ...

Page 13: ...overtighten To dismount the flash from your camera make sure the VS 260SMI is turned off and follow these steps 1 Turn the mounting foot lock counter clockwise to loosen it 2 Slide the mounting foot out of your camera s hot shoe VS 260SMI OFF ON TEST READY TTL OK LOCK VS 260SMI OFF ON TEST READY TTL OK LOCK VS 260SMI OFF ON TEST READY TTL OK 2 3 ...

Page 14: ...inder 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 260SMI simply press the Ready light Test button or your camera s shutter release button During lon...

Page 15: ...ur 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 pict...

Page 16: ...is feature Using Flash Exposure Compensation You can use flash exposure compensation to adjust the VS 260SMI s flash output incrementally just as you would adjust exposure 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 ...

Page 17: ...ion about this feature Using the Autofocus Assist Light Camera autofocus systems can have difficulty locking on a subject in dim light When the ambient light level is low the VS 260SMI 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 ...

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: ...ll 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 desirabl...

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: ...rs 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 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: ...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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